I have tried many ramen dishes here So far I like godfire and Tori miso ramen. From side dishes, I love takoyaki and karaage. Attached photo is karaage and TORI PAITAN RAMEN. Beautiful setting for dine in and friendly customer service. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Me and my friend came for an early dinner before we go to watch Ballet nearby. We initially want to go for the pork location, but need to wait for a table so we go for the chicken this time. There are two branches on the same street, one with chicken soup noodles and the other one with pork soup noodles. I prefer the pork more. This is one of the best Japanese Ramen places for me in Toronto for a few years now, the soup is rich and tastes flavorful. Dumplings 餃子 are also nice and juicy. I also like their condiments, especially garlic and spicy vege they offer you to take it yourself now and they just put on the table now. However, the chicken & fish soup seems less rich compared to earlier, I can't taste the fish soup and the meat seems thinner than before. Not a cheap ramen place but tastes good. Give it a try if you haven't tried once yet. read more

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On a Tuesday night there was no wait. Ensure to not confuse with their other shop which is pork based broth. You can choose between paitan and chintan. Ordered paitan but should have ordered chintan as the broth was still quite rich, despite being chicken based (a good thing). Only critique is the wish for a bit more generosity on the amount of broth provided. Mine barely covered the noodles. Also tried the karaage which delivered fresh and hot but was a bit overbattered as compared to other places. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. read more

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A few blocks from University Ave, it's conveniently located on Queen street so you can get here by streetcar. The service was quick, the menu is small and you can customize your noodle and broth. They provide sides and sauces in case you want to add some spice to your ramen. The restaurant is clean and open. The broth is clean and feels nourishing. Perfect for a cold day! read more

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I was really excited to try this out for my friend's birthday. They have you an order form per person to fill out, I picked black garlic ramen with hard noodles, light salt . It turned out it was on the bland side, I thought it was because I picked light salt , so I added some of the very salty seasoning liquid , but even with the salt added , the garlic flavor did not really come through. We got free dumplings for my friends birthday ( if you show them your ID that your birthday is on or plus or minus one day from the day of your visit, you get 'your age (in year) ' pieces of free dumplings , so we got 48 pcs! ), They are nicely pan fried with crispy edges , but they are on the salty side. The overall consensus, from our party of 7, was that the ramen was on the bland side. It was overall good experience. read more

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Specializes in chicken broth ramen! You can customize how you like your noodles. I like mine slightly chewy so i opted in for hard and i really like it. Each bowl of ramen offers complimentary condiments and ramen sauce on the table to enhance the flavor for your palate. They also offer chicken kaarage and gyoza for apps! read more

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Great ramen best chicken ramen in the city. Somewhat crowded and I've probably tripped on that one stair next to the front door 100 times. Service is good most of them only speak Japanese but it lowk makes the experience hella authentic yk it's hella chill and I fw the ambiance hella cool. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Didn't know there was a pork and chicken side to Ikkousha Ramen. The pork side seemed busier and we would have had to wait for longer, so we checked out the chicken side. Even then, we had to wait for about 10 minutes. This place was quite busy. The restaurant is small but lots of bright lighting makes it have a cheerful ambiance. This was appreciated on a cold, wintry evening. I ordered the Tori Chintan ramen and added the extra egg for $3. This was honestly such a delicious bowl of ramen. The broth was so flavourful and the ramen had a nice chewy texture to it. I also appreciated the extra toppings available on the table, like ginger and garlic. Portion size was a bit small. Service was great- always courteous and efficient. Our glasses of water were filled several times. I look forward to my next visit. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Tori chintan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ikkousha is my absolute favorite ramen spot, offering an authentic Japanese experience in Toronto. I love their God Fire Ramen--it's flavourful and perfectly spicy for my taste at level 1 spice. I am obsessed with the flavour of this ramen! I've visited both locations, but I prefer the chicken side of the God Fire Ramen because it was less spicy there. Nonetheless, both locations are delicious, and I keep coming back just for this ramen. Not to mention, the loyalty card is a great perk; you can earn stamps for a free gyoza after 5 stamps and a free ramen after 10. The service was great, the waitstaff were quick and friendly, even with the restaurant's busy atmosphere. The workers greet you as you enter and leave the restaurant which was fun and common at Japanese restaurants. This is a fast-paced environment, with the workers constantly moving back and forth so if you want a calm dinner, this might not be the best choice. Definitely worth the visit!!! 10/10 read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - God Fire Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ramen restaurant close to Osgoode station. They greet you really loud when you come in, and when you leave. Service was really kind and understand, I appreciated that my server was patient with me. You do your order on a sheet of paper, but the server checks in with you to make sure everything's good. There's ramen sauce, gyoza sauce and sesame seeds on the side for you to add. Also, there's a loyalty stamp card. I'm still having stomach issues, so I figured the tori chintan would be the safest for me to have. It's an extremely light ramen with strong chicken flavour. You can customize how chewy your noodles are and how much they salt the broth. I went for soft and light since I didn't want to risk upsetting my stomach. It wad good- the noodles are nice, and the broth was great. The chicken chashu was okay. I wasn't able to finish my portion, but I would say it's an okay size. I think the one I ordered would be a great child-friendly ramen, since it's not too heavy or salty. I ordered the tori paitan to go for my brother and had a taste of the broth, and I liked it a lot more as it's a thicker and heavier broth. When I recover, I'll definitely try it. For two ramen, it came out to about $40 after tip. I recommend it. read more

Felt like very authentic Japanese, down to the style of the seating and the ambiance. I had the god fire ramen level 4, which had a nice kick to it. I have a high spice tolerance, so I didn't think it was extremely spicy. The broth was so rich and it had the perfect amount of noodles. Plenty of fixings at the table to adjust the taste as well. Service was quick and efficient. It was snowing like crazy outside, so it was very comforting to have a nice warm bowl of ramen! read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So I tried the best ever chicken ramen in Vancouver a few years ago and since then, been on the hunt to find finding the best chicken Ramen in Toronto that can compare. Unfortunately, for me, this one didn't really come close to the one in Vancouver however it was very tasty. I like the option of the customization where you can decide how salty or not salty you want the Ramen to be and the texture of the noodles - that's always a nice touch. The toppings on this chicken Ramen were absolutely cooked to perfection. I paid extra to add a soft boiled egg, and that was cooked perfectly as well. We ordered gyoza too and they were quite small and 5 came in one order. Their service is quite fast and friendly and just a few doors down, there is the pork Ramen spot under the same restaurant group which I've had before and I think I prefer that pork Ramen better than this chicken Ramen, but again, this one is definitely worth a try. read more

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The Problem: Sometimes, you get ramen in other parts of the city, and you don't have a great experience because it's super salty and it's so big that you have to take it home-- even though you know that by the time it gets to your fridge, the noodles will have soaked up all of the broth and you'll just be left with soggy, sad noodles. The Solution: Ikkousha! The portions are smaller than other places so you can actually finish the bowl. Also, the broth isn't too salty; in fact, you have full control over the flavour because they put ramen sauce right on the table for you to add to your liking. I'll definitely be back to try the other flavours! read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - The perfect portion size! - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Consistent quality, light taste, and speedy service Food: I've visited the Ikkousha Tonkotsu restaurant next door several times, but it was my first visit to the Chicken Ramen restaurant. I tried the Tori Gyokai and it was an interesting broth, with the fish having a stronger flavour than the chicken but it was still delicious. The noodles were actually on the softer side even though I chose the firmer/harder noodles. Everything else was as expected, with nice tender chicken slices, a perfectly soft-boiled egg, and crunchy bamboo and a piece of seaweed. The ingredients tasted very fresh and overall, it was well made. Service: The restaurant was on the smaller side but service was very efficient, with the servers welcoming new customers and thanking people as they left. They filled the water regularly and provided the extra noodles when requested, exactly as we ordered with the firmer/harder texture. Atmosphere: It was a clean restaurant with a typical Japanese ramen shop vibe, great for quick meals and smaller groups, but dynamic enough to combine tables for a larger group as well. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Tori Gyokai with extra chicken - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I tried this location (they only serve chicken ramen) for the first time because their other location was busy (my fave ramen spot in Toronto). I had the Tori Paitan (white soup) and it was delicious. I love the texture of Ikkousha's noodles and their broth is super tasty. There are a bunch of different ways to customize your bowl on their menu. I like to do less salt, normal noodles, always add an egg, and some ramen sauce too. Next time I'll get the God Fire ramen because it has even more flavour and I do think the spice compliments the dish perfectly (I got to try my sister's). We also had the gyoza as an appetizer and it was great - I loved the ponzu dipping sauce. This place is overall a bit pricier but worth it! They also have a loyalty card. It gets busy during peak mealtimes so be prepared for a potential wait. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - God Fire - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Not to be mixed up with its more porky sibling a couple doors down, this location specializes in chicken based ramen. I had the black garlic ramen with a side of Gyoza. The broth is incredibly rich and thick with flavor. I liked mixing in some of the add ins to cut through the richness and balance it out. The noodles are perfectly cooked and really does satisfy any noodle cravings. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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i got the tori paitan ramen which is their most popular dish according to my waitress. unfortunately, this kind of tasted like a glorified chicken noodle soup haha... it was alright but i think pork ramen is more popular for a reason. definitely want to go try the main branch after this one though! read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - tori paitan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The wait for Ikkousha's pork ramen was long so my friend and I came here which had no wait time on the Friday evening we came. This review is for the black tori ramen with an extra egg ($16+2.5). The black tori ramen includes tori paitan, charcoaled garlic and their house blended black sesame oil, chicken cha-chu, black fungus, and spring onions. The ramen was really good but as I am a huge fan of garlic, I'd prefer if the garlic flavour was more rich and pungent. I still finished my bowl though because it was all quite very good. Service was excellent! read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - black tori ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ikkousha's Tori Paitan Ramen has always been my go-to in Toronto. The broth is rich, creamy, and bursting with chicken flavor, and the noodles are perfectly cooked. The tender chicken cha-shu, along with the black fungus and spring onions, makes every bite incredible. The Chicken Gyoza is a great side - crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. If you love ramen, this spot never disappoints! read more

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This is one of the best spots for ramen in Toronto across the board! From the friendly and efficient service, to the delicious and well priced dishes, this is a must for anyone looking to have a bowl of spectacular ramen with a great dine in experience. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Tori Black Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ikkousha Ramen never disappoints me! I hadn't been to Ikkousha chicken ramen for nearly 2 years because my son was born and it's a bit difficult to take a baby to a ramen restaurant. We finally got a chance to go to Ikkousha again. The flavour was still the same. This consistently good quality shows the diligence and the spirit of expertise. I enjoyed the ramen here very much and we'll be back again and again read more

It was our first time having Hakata style ramen. The broth was very flavorful. The restaurant is small and crowded. You can't really hang out as many people are waiting for a table. The staff were helpful and efficient. Delicious ramen! read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Paitan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was in the mood for spicy ramen and luckily saw that Ikkousha had a god spicy ramen. With spicy levels 1-4, I was a bit timid to try level 4 so I settled for level 3. It was spicy but it was bearable. Near the end, I saw they put a lot of chili flakes in it so be careful if you eat too much because I did choke a few times because of that haha. Service was good, similar to other Japanese restaurants. Ample seating, I like it how there is seating by the wall if you want to eat by yourself or sit with people adjacent to youself. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - God fire spicy ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here for a special occasion. I was quite satisfied with the flavours and service at this restaurant. There is a choice for chicken or pork ramen, there are 2 different stores one sells chicken, the other pork. Both stores are close to each other, only a few stores between. The restaurant is small inside, lots of seating for the lone eater which is great. They greet you and say goodbye to you as you enter and get up to leave. Your water was constantly refilled. Portion sizes seem small at first, but once you dig in, it's a good amount. I went for the Japanese taste soup broth, it is salty, but pairs well with the ramen to give it full flavour. Definitely you can taste the richness of the broth and the chicken flavour. It was my first time having chicken ramen, usually I have pork, but this place did not disappoint. read more

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Came here on Sunday around 7pm and we got a seat right away. Whenever I pass by this restaurant it looks pretty full as it is fairly small - 10 mins after we got seated, the restaurant filled up. It was my first time here and I got the tori paitan with normal noodles and normal soup with some yuzu pepper sauce. This was one of my favourite ramen soups that I've tried - it was light and clean and not too greasy or salty. I tried adding some ramen sauce but it just seemed to make it more salty, as well I tried the yuzu pepper sauce which gave it some extra flavour and a slight kick! I would definitely try their pork ramen next door next time. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Tori paitan - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very nice and fast food service! I love that you can order ramen like sushi! Want more noodles, less salt, bamboo shoots or not you can pick it! Single serving drinks, free water! The most important part was the ramen! It was so yummy I was sad my stomach couldn't take more food. The portions are large and filling. Soul fulfilling as well! It was a great diner experience for just chicken ramen. If you wanted beef ramen you went to their sister restaurant next door. Chicken had a shorter wait and the service was top notch! They do try to explain as much as possible in broken English or french, but the conversation is understood. They greet people when they arrive and thank them when done dining! It was fun and calm and I would go back again when in Toronto! You should go and enjoy the best ramen you will ever have!! read more

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A great spot to satisfy those ramen cravings! Came with a group of friends and tried the Tori black ramen ($16), which is a mix of their signature Tori Paitan chicken broth, charcoaled garlic, black sesame oil and comes with black fungus, spring onions, chicken cha-shu and some seaweed. The broth was pretty unique and went really well with the noodles, with that charcoally flavour mixing really well with the noodles. The cha-shu was very soft but didn't really stand out for me. They also offer some sides like ginger and spicy takana, which can switch up the flavour from time to time. The takoyaki ($9) was soft and had good texture with the flakes, and good flavour :) When you order you can also customize things like the noodle texture, and have less salt! read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Tori black ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ikkousha Chicken Ramen, located 2 doors down from the original Ikkousha Ramen Toronto, specializes in ramen using chicken broth. My friend and I had wanted to try the original location where the restaurant uses pork, however, they were too busy and we were in a rush so we opted to try Ikkousha Chicken Ramen instead. Upon entering, staff will place your name on a waitlist. There isn't much space to wait inside so likely you will have to wait outside. There is table as well as counter seating. The space between tables can be quite tight. My friend and I were easily able to secure a table within 5 mins on a Wed night around 6pm. I opted for the Tori black ramen while I believe my friend ordered the Tori Chintan ramen. Ramen came at a reasonable time. Food wise, the broth was rich and had a creamy like consistency. Very comforting and warming on a cold night. My tori black ramen was good. The ramen comes with some sides (garlic, ginger, and a preserved vegetable) where you can add to your ramen to enhance the flavours. Definitely get the garlic with your ramen! The garlic definitely adds more flavor to the noodles and the broth. Overall, good service and ramen. Definitely will return if I'm craving chicken ramen! read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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For those who read my most recent update review on Ikkousha, you know that I deserted my family who is sitting next door in the original (tonkotsu) Ikkousha. Despite asking for permission from my significant other and the fact that she is clearly aware that I'm next door (In a way, I'm being unfaithful to the bowls of Ikkousha tonkotsu ramen), there's a certain thrill to this. Is this what snooping behind one's back feels like (and no I don't condone cheating on your SO)? In reality, the excitement may have been derived from the potential of fulfilling my desire to try the chicken version of Ikkoushi, considering I've been lusting for it for years. (I don't head downtown much these days and I've wanted to try it out since the location opened). So it's hard to pass up on this opportunity... sorry family! The most enjoyable part of the chicken ramen was their soup. The soup was packed full of chicken flavour, and not overly salty or greasy. At the same time it was rich enough for the flavour of the soup to hang with the noodle. The soup reminds me of savoury double boiled Chinese chicken broth/soup. What about the chicken? Stylistically, I think their intention is to let the natural flavours of the chicken do the talking. The chicken in isolation was done well. The meat was soft and tender. The marination was very subtle. However, what I found weird was that after drinking the soup and then eating the chicken, a slight sour aftertaste came about. I know the aftertaste is not a result of the food turning bad or anything, but I wasn't expecting this slight aftertaste. I'm not sure if this was a 'chemical reaction' with the tonkotsu soup that was left behind in my mouth before coming over to the chicken side or not. However, I was quite certain that I drank lots of water to cleanse my palette before trying the chicken ramen. Regardless, if I can just have plain ramen with the chicken soup next time when I have a fling at Chicken Ikkousha again, I'll know that there will be a happy ending. read more

This place always has great service. They are quick and attentive. Food is really good here, not a lot of ramen places have dedicated chicken broth. Ambiance is lively, busy but not too busy. Recommend stopping by on any weeknight. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Chicken ramen - shio - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This ramen was soooo richhhh and flavourful even though it was chicken based! (It was first time trying chicken based ramen and I was worried it wouldn't be as flavourful as pork) I also liked the selection of side dishes/condiments they provide for free The ordering style sort of reminds me of ichiran (which is way overhyped imo) where u check off on a sheet the details you want for ur ramen. the downside here is that there is no egg that comes with it ;( i did get the egg once though and it was kinda just a mid boiled unseasoned egg. Don't be fooled because there are 2 ikkoushas next to each other on queen street (one of them is chicken, the other is pork broth) read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Tori Miso Paitan - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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For this Thank You Thursday, I dedicate it to Ikkousha Ramen. Over the pandemic, I've had Ikkousha a few times for takeout and now recently instore, which always cheers and warms me up. It's still reliably tried and true! I'm so glad they are still around. My fav of their two spots is their Tori Paitan, which you can only grab at their Chicken ramen shop. Be sure to join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time so you don't need to wait as it could get busy even on the weeknights these days. They added few new menu items in the past year. Ordered Tori Miso Paitan (New) with extra egg - I have to say I still enjoy the classic Tori Paitan much more. It's good to soak your toppings, a bit salty for sipping the broth alone. I would recommend light salt if you want to sip the soup and add toppings too. Tori Paitan with extra egg - The broth is slightly thick with perfectly balanced flavour, giving you the option to sip on the broth at the end. Takoyaki (New) is pillowy soft, highly recommended if you want something beyond gyoza or karaage as a side. Superb customer service. I smell a faint scent of alcohol from diligent cleaning and we have access to hand sanitizer in our seating area. Proof of vaccination is checked. It's a cozy store, so we were sitting against the wall. There were others beside us though there were plexiglass dividers between every two seats if you sit at the counter. They now bring out the toppings after you order, so it's not just sitting there. *TIP1* Spicy Takana and fresh garlic are complimentary, but they don't bring it out by default anymore, so be sure to request it. Those are my favourite toppings. The takana can get salty if added to the soup, so best to have it on the side when enjoying the delicate chicken broth. *TIP2* They have a birthday special where they give you the number of dumplings the same as your age when you order. I brought my dad once and they actually honoured it! Promo ends this August. See details on their site. read more

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Really tasty ramen off queen street! This place is unique since next door is all pork based ramen, whereas this shop is only chicken based broth. Lots of options and went with the miso infused, with the addition of a soft egg. Cost ~$19. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Miso chicken broth ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Just amazing, really. If you order things to add to your bowl just be forewarned they do NOT short you, so it might come with a heaping mound of vegetables. But it's so incredibly good and the service is top notch. My co-worker got the vegetarian ramen and he couldn't stop raving about it. We were visiting but I think I will come here every time I'm in Toronto. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love love loved the ramen here! I tried the God fire ramen spice level 2 and for me it was perfection! It had a nice amount of heat but didn't over power the flavour so it was just right! I added extra spring onions on mine and I'd do so again! The service is warm and friendly! Ambience is cool and calm as most ramen places. If I was in area I would definitely go again! read more

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Broth: 5 Noodles: 5 Egg: 4 Meat: 3 Overall: 4 Almost as good as their pork ramen store: intensely flavourful broth, noodles with a lot of bite, but chicken lacks complexity and fat, and the egg was slightly overcooked and not seasoned enough. Quick service, quite crowded and loud for conversation, but I mean it's a ramen restaurant. read more

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I thought this place was good boy was I wrong, I ordered the god fire, with chicken, to be very honest it was so oily there was that heat but this place was over priced, I didn't like the flavour of the ramen, 15 dollars for this I regret coming here, service was good, but the food wasn't, the place was small to be frank that's fine no complaints there, why so ramen so salty of people ate this everyday they won't have to worry about high blood pressure it's a gurantee read more

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First time trying Ikkousha Ramen. We were originally going to go next door to their pork location, but upon seeing how busy it was we went next door to try their chicken ramen instead. I ordered the shoyu ramen with normal noodle hardness and less sodium. The broth came out very light and immediately did not look like a shoyu broth. The broth tastes like a hearty chicken noodle soup, which is good... but not sure how I feel having it with ramen. I enjoyed the thick ramen noodles. The chicken slices just tasted like boiled chicken, kind of underwhelming. Portions were also really small, considering the price. It was the fastest meal we have ever eaten since it was so small. Overall it wasn't bad, but I would definitely try their pork ramen instead. Hopefully that side is more promising. read more

Ikkousha Chicken Ramen - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'll be honest, I'm not a big ramen fan and never really crave it. I had some friends visiting from out of town and they picked Ikkousha Chicken Ramen for lunch. We arrived shortly after they opened on a Saturday and were served right away. What we ordered: - Tori Paitan Ramen - Shoyu Ramen - Chicken Karaage My Favs: - The chicken slices that come with the ramen were very tender Final Thoughts: As someone that doesn't usually like ramen (I find many places too salty, heavy, and it often doesn't sit right with me), I was pleasantly surprised! The broth was rich but not too heavy, the chicken slices were very tender, and you could customize everything from salt level to noodles to your liking. If I ever happen to get the craving for ramen, this may be a new go-to! read more

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Pretty good ramen, though it didn't blow my socks off. I got the black garlic ramen which was ok and my husband got spicy ramen. I loved the condiments more than the ramen itself. Somehow the flavors didn't hit the spot. It was not hot temperature wise. So that was also a disappointment. But my husband was super thrilled with his ramen. I loved the flavored seaweed which was so good! Next the hot oils were also very good. I kept adding all the condiments to pump up the flavors in my ramen. Service was very good. They seated us pretty promptly. I'm on the fence about returning but husband will go back and try their other restaurant which serves pork. If I go back, I might try the veggie version to see if it's better than the black garlic one. read more

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