I wrote a 5 star review earlier in 2024 but I guess the latest visit (2nd Jan night)has to be 3 star instead. I visit this store once every two months or so. Ramen is as good as always which is why there is 3 stars. Tonkotsu and gyokai tonkotsu is always good. But I am aware of the price increase, the ramen and topping increase felt acceptable but the increase on others such as side menu and drinks felt a little bit too much. The increase is big as $2 per item which is quite big percentage wise. Service is not as good as before, water is not filled even once yesterday. read more

Another ramen place down. I'm determined to try all the ramen places in the city! We ordered Ikkousha off of UberEats. First impression upon receiving our order - they were meticulous with the packaging! Each of our orders had our names on it with little piggies drawn on the lids. One thing that other ramen places don't pay that much attention to is the nori. This nori was packaged in cling wrap so it wouldn't get soggy! I enjoyed the broth here. Well developed flavours. I tend to not finish the broth but I found myself trying my darndest to lol. The only thing I want to be critical of is the cha shu slices. I would prefer if they were the thick cut ones but they actually did taste grilled which gave it that extra dimension. read more

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I dream of the God Fire bowl. Gyoza is unbeatable also. Great service. Easily the best ramen in Toronto.

Been here many times and I have tried the signature tonkotsu ramen and recently the gyokai tonkotsu ramen. To order you get a sheet to fill out all your preferences for your ramen and sides. The staff are attentive and help you fill out the sheet and verify everything. Each dish comes exactly how you mark your preferences. The broth is hearty and comforting with a clean after taste. If you are unsure what to get, you can not go wrong with the signature tonkotsu ramen. The gyokai tonkotsu broth also has chicken and fish flavours in it which provide an additional umami flavour. I must admit the gyokai tonkotsu broth was delicious but quite heavy and a bit too rich after eating halfway through the bowl but to each their own! Each table has its own ramen sauce, gyoza sauce, sesame, and pepper. The ramen sauce seems like just diluted salty broth / liquid (so instead of adding grains of salt, you add the ramen sauce to salt your ramen). I have always asked for some complimentary takana which makes a great side dish to the ramen. It's spicy marinated seaweed and the spiciness balances the hearty broth. Overall, I have always had a good experience coming here. Hearty, rich, delicious, and consistent ramen every time! read more

Successful takeout ramen here! On ubereats, you can opt to have the noodles uncooked or cooked. Uncooked was recommended so that's what we went with. Upon arrival, the soup was HOT & the noodles came uncooked with a little sheet of instructions telling you how long you should boil the noodles for for various chewiness levels. God of Fire ramen: we got Level 2, and it had a decent spice to it! Pleasantly surprised. It's a very rich broth so if you're into that you'll love it here. The chicken slices were soooo tender! This truly was a pretty solid bowl of ramen for takeout. My only gripe is that for the price, the portion is pretty small. Gyoza: lil chicken dumplings that come with a yuzu soy sauce. Good lil dumps - nothing too special but the sauce is really fitting! read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Takeout order: gyoza + god of fire ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was sooooo good. Definitely one of the best ramen places I've been to. Service was AMAZING. Every server was so fast and attentive. Loved everything overall. read more

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This ramen was amazing! Even my husband, who is usually nonplussed, couldn't stop complimenting the food. We had the spicy red ramen and a karrage chicken rice bowl. Even the edamame to start was tasty. read more

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Excellent, the staff will share their recommendations on what they believe is the most delicious. read more

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Undoubtedly one of the best ramen places. We used to frequent in post pandemic however this was our first time in the new normal. Since then, They now have an online menu which describes each soup base and it's flavour and spice levels and a separate restaurant for everything chicken. They also have an option for a veggie broth. The god fire is spicy and has several levels you can choose from, we went for two and was comfortable for our spice levels. The miso is great as well. The portion sizes are huge and you will certainly take some back to eat later. There may be some waiting as it is not a huge place but otherwise the staff is extremely friendly and the service is quick. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and will be back soon for more. It came to $50 for two people with tips and taxes. read more

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The food was great. The servers were really attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed coming here. read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Amazing flavors - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We stopped by this place for lunch, and it was just okay to me. On the same street, they have two shops: one for chicken and one for pork. It is a little confusing which one is which, but they do say on the door and very clearly inside. I prefer pork (Tonkotsu), so we went with this place instead. The Tonkotsu location was a lot more crowded than the chicken location. The servers were really kind and we were seated right away. I went with the Tonkotsu Ramen and added bamboo shoots. We also got a bowl of the black Tonkotsu Ramen. I personally thought that the normal Tonkotsu Ramen was a better, the Black Tonkotsu was a little too salty for me. My partner disagreed and preferred the Black Tonkotsu. For me, the normal Tonkotsu was exactly as expected: creamy, flavorful, and a lot of noodles. There were two pieces of pork, which I think is pretty standard. The Black Tonkotsu was a little too much for me; it was a tad too salty. It was definitely packed with a lot of flavors, and had the same creaminess as the normal Tonkotsu. I really enjoy drinking the soup alone, and the Black Tonkotsu was a little too salty for that for me. Overall, I felt like this place gave everything that was expected, and nothing more. One thing I thought was special was they offered a selection of additional "toppings". I asked for all of them (garlic, ginger, and takana), and I felt like all of them were a good addition to the dish, especially the takana. It was perfectly pickled and the flavors really helped with the saltiness of the dish. Overall, I felt like this place was on par with a lot of other ramen places, and nothing special. I would recommend this place to a friend though! read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Signature Tonkotsu with added bamboo shoots - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Great ramen, super affordable price with very fast service. Customizable menu options that are very straight forward, you're looking at between 15-20$ a bowl depending on the toppings you pick. read more

I got the spicy miso ramen. It was absolutely delicious! And pleasant waiters as well. read more

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Favourite item: spicy miso tonkotsu - I liked this one better purely because of the thick noodles it comes with! I'm not sure if you can just request to switch the noodles, but this is just a personal preference. Overall, both the ramen bowls I tried were flavourful and delicious. If you want a slight kick, go with the spicy! read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Signature tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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One of the cleanest places I've ever eaten at. Not to mention the incredibly friendly staff and delicious food. Check it out and have your own take at this delicious spot near downtown Toronto. @francescamusica @carby.bae read more

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Perfect dinner for a chilly Sunday night!!! Loved it. Small place on queen west. Staff were friendly and the service was nice. We were seated at the bar, side table. It was fine. Just gobbled up our meal and left. Perfect. It was pretty busy but people came and went. definitely will go again. Good portion size. read more

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Service was fast and cheerful and the black tonkotsu Ramen was amazing! I don't think I've ever had pork this tender in a Ramen. It takes like slow cooked and melted in my mouth. Can't wait to come back! read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Black tonkotsu Ramen with ginger, garlic and egg added - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here with a group of people on a Saturday night. They were able to seat us all immediately. Unfortunately, we learned the hard way that there are two restaurants with the same name as the one we went to served only chicken ramen. Thankfully, the correct location was only a few stores down. The tonkotsu location seemed to be more popular so there was a little wait but well worth. Service was decent and they were quick and efficient with handing out the food. Felt very Japanese inside with the vibe like many fast casual places in Japan. I ordered level one God's Fire ramen and ohhh boy. That already had a decent kick but the warmth was great. The broth was rich and thick and the thin but tender pieces of cha siu melted in my mouth. I opted for the premium toppings which included extra meat, seaweed and an egg. The egg was perfectly jammy and tasted delicious! Such a great find in Toronto. read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - God's fire ramen with premium topping add on $15 + $5 - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ikkousha was the last of the ramen shops that I visited along the Queen St W stretch. It opened in March 2019 and has since even expanded with a storefront specializing in chicken toripaitan ramen nearby. The shop hails from Fukuoka where the tonkotsu pork ramen originated in Hakata prefecture. 'Ichi, ko, sha' literally means one happy place. But be prepared for long lines due to its popularity and renown among 70 locations worldwide. I ordered the God Fire Ramen, which is comprised of their famed tonkotsu broth with a spice blend, wood ear mushroom and thin flat noodles. Pick a spice level up to lvl 4 for ones own heat threshold. The broth simmered for 12 hr is creamy, yet still has the clean pork essence. The thin braised pork shoulder slice is meaty and tender. And underneath the fiery red soup, firm noodles picked up the rich flavours. I made sure to get extra: kaedama onigashimasu! Menu pricing is slightly more than nearby ramen shops but I felt their bowl was well-executed. It's even better to customize with traditional condiments including raw garlic, hot pepper paste or grinded sesame seeds. I now get why Ikkousha is one of the hottest spots for a hearty bowl of tonkotsu ramen. read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Hakata Ikkousha - God Fire Ramen: tonkotsu broth with spice blend, wood ear mushroom, chashu & thin flat noodles. The rage is real. - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was good, I was between the spicy ramen and the black ramen. I chose the Black ramen which was a little lacking in flavor. The service was fantastic and the restaurant was really authentic looking. I'll be back tomorrow for the spicy ramen read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - BLACK TONKOTSU - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my FAVOURITE ramen broth in Toronto so far. Emphasis on BROTH as it is not my favourite noodle, chasiu or place overall. The broth is very rich and I love the God Fire spices... I actually order God Fire every time I come, which is 3 times now. Why I only give it a 3/5 is because it is pricey relative to other ramen shops. It doesnt come with a lot of toppings and protein. The chasiu is thinly sliced and the bowl does NOT come with an egg. This is an add on. I was very disappointed with my takeout order. On the positive, it arrived extremely quickly and came with an extra container of spices!! However, the 5 extra slices of chasiu I got was undercooked. It was very pink with some red blood spots. The delivery order did not come with any instructions such as if it should be microwaved. The chasiu tasted raw so I microwaved it which made it taste more palatable. I left the extra chasiu in the fridge. I did not touch or contaminate it. However, the next day when I microwaved it, it tasted extremely rancid and old. I think it was because the meat was raw or not prepared properly, or the pork cooked was not fresh. Overall, I would continue to eat here but only dine in on special occasions. read more

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Wow hands down the best Ramen restaurant we have been to so far when it comes to taste. The food was extremely satisfying and service was good. Very friendly and polite staff. The seating set up could be a bit more spacious but given the space in a downtown restaurant they tried to put as much tables as possible. Not a big deal rubbing elbows for a meal like that. Definitely going back for the takoyaki (octopus balls). If you like spicy try the God fire spicy. read more

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THE BEST ramen in Toronto with no doubt. It really doesn't matter how many new ramen stores open up one by one I always think ikkousha holds the highest title in this city. The soul of the ramen shows in its broth, and their Thick and creamy soup makes any bad day 100 times better. They are also very generous in giving pork slices in the soup, but keep in mind, egg costs extra, please try the PREMIUM TOPPING, it's insanely good value! You will see pork belly slices covering your entire bowl, I start drooling literally thinking about it. They also make their pickled veggies in house, it's SO DELICIOUS. I can finish one jar of them in one seating. Another must try is their gyoza. Yes it's 5 dollars for 5 of them and they r tiny, but they r sooooo good!!! I get them every time I go. Dipping in the yuzu spice paste and a little gyoza sauce, thank me later. read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Black tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came on a weeknight, a bit of snow, so maybe less busy than usual. You write down your own orders as each person is handed a small slip with the different options (e.g. saltiness level, ramen hardness) and items to be checked off. I ordered the Black Tonkotsu Ramen, with premium toppings, full saltiness and slightly hard noodles, and an order of the gyoza. The Soup base is amazing, probably my new favourite in all of GTA. It's a little thick, and very rich, but not too overwhelming. The cha-shu was quite tasty as well. The noodles themselves were also good, but I usually prefer slightly thicker ones. What's also cool about Ikkousha is at the table, there are a variety of additional seasonings you can add, including spicy pickled greens, and minced garlic. The gyoza are a little on the small side, but good taste, and come with a spicy yuzu paste. Friendly service. Would definitely recommend. Coming back for sure. read more

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What can I say other than, the best place for Ramen this city has to offer so far! I've been to Hakata Ikkousha Ramen 3 or 4 times now and everytime has been perfect. From the decor, to the service, to the food, all is top notch! It is a smaller ramen shop as most are but large enough to hold bigger groups. I've gone with up to 7 people and they were able to accommodate us. There's also seating against the wall in which single diners can enjoy the ramen without the awkwardness of sitting at a bigger table on your own. The shop is clean and brightly lit with decor describing the company and its origins. sometimes it can be a little tight at lunch or dinner time as all the seats get filled quickly. No lie, this place is packed everytime I go, and sometimes a line outside. But don't let that fool you as the service is quick and accurate so the turnaround is quite quick. Now for the food... you can not go wrong with any of their options at Hakata Ramen. They specialize in tonkatsu ramen which is clean, flavourful and not too heavy with all the great pork flavour. You can choose from their signature, shio, black and god fire broths. Everything can be customized - the hardness of the noodles, the saltiness of the broth or the spiciness of the God fire, and all kinds of extra toppings paid or free. When I'm hungry I opt for the premium topping add on which includes a flavoured egg (my favourite!), 3 extra slices of chashu and 3 pieces of dried seaweed. Otherwise the noodles come with black fungas, green onion and one slice of thin sliced chashu. I like to throw on the free freshly chopped garlic and freshly ground sesame seeds. Their signature thin noodles are a great combination with the broth as they pick up all the flavour so well. I also absolutely love love love their gyoza and always make a point to order some of those. When I'm with a group, we'll order the karaage (fried chicken) which is always flavourful and moist. Overall, everything is great and I always look forward to visiting for a delicious bowl of ramen. Do note that the prices are a little more than other good ramen places but I think it's totally worth it. read more

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My favourite ramen place in the city. 5/5. I always get the optional topping package, god fire level two, with underdone noodles. Soo good! Their egg is the most consistent, noodles are my absolute fav so chewy, and broth is deeply flavourful. God fire level three is great for when I'm feeling up for a spice challenge. read more

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If you love rich heavy broth, you would love Ikkousha Ramen! I tried the Original. Black, God Fire (L3&L4). God Fire is spicy and the staff would warn you about that. I also enjoyed their bite size gyoza 一口餃子! Just like how it was served in Hakata! Staff is super friendly and cheerful. And they have Yelp wait list! So easy to put myself on wait list when I love myself some ramen! read more

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I was searching for a place in the area for lunch on Yelp and came across this Ramen restaurant. The reviews were very positive, and we decided to try this place. We arrived at about 12:15 PM on a Sunday and the restaurant was completely full. We were put on a wait list (we were second on the list) and was told that it would be about 15 minutes before we could be seated. However, after about 5 minutes, a table was ready and the person in front of us on the list was a no show, so we were able to get that table. Once seated we were given an order sheet where we indicated what type of Ramen, the texture, saltiness, extra toppings and additional sides. We ordered the following: Signature Tonkotsu Ramen Black Tonkotsu Ramen Side of Homemade Gyoza Sunrise Breeze (non-alcoholic drink) While waiting for our order, we noticed a sign that said students with a student card can get a free side of gyoza with a Ramen Noodle order. We did not know this when we ordered, so we asked our waitress if we have that applied to our bill. She said yes, so we received a free side of gyoza. The Ramen was very well prepared and presented. The broth was rich and creamy, but at the same time lighter than other ramen pork broths. On the table, they have selection condiments that you can add to your ramen to further add to the taste such as spicy takana (pickled mustard), ginger, garlic and something labeled "Ramen Sauce". Each of the condiments made the ramen dish more unique. They gyoza was also very good, pan fried with a light skin. The gyoza sauce was also provided in a jar with a pour spout. We were seated promptly, had the price of the gyoza side removed from our bill and received very good service though out the meal. The ramen was excellent and the condiments that were on the table added something extra that we used to further customize our ramen dishes. Overall, I really enjoyed the meal and I plan on returning. read more

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I've been wanting to go here for awhile and was really upset when I found out there was shellfish in their broths :(((( this same thing happened to me at Konjiki! Im allergic FYI. I'm glad I asked too, because I usually just assume there is no shellfish in the broth, since they don't have it at Sansotei and ramen Isshin. Anyways, we went here for my friend's bday and there were 6 of us. The wait was about 10 minutes for our larger group. I ended up just ordering some gyoza and karrage. They did have a veggie ramen that didn't have shellfish in the broth but I didn't want to bother with that. The karrage was alright. It doesn't come with any sort of mayo, just the flavoured salt, so I had to ask for some. I think it's kind of expensive, since you only get 3 pieces for $6 but they're okay sized. The gyoza was also just ok. They're a bit soggy on the non-pan fried side but they tasted alright. Anyways, unfortunately I won't ever be back, since I can't actually eat the ramen but I think 3 stars is pretty fair for my experience. read more

My favorite ramen place in downtown. Food 5/5, service 5/5, ambiance 5/5. Always getting back.

Chicken ramen! Who would have thought chicken broth, rather than pork, would be THIS good? I went with several colleagues and ordered God fire spicy with hard noodles (plus extra which I didn't even eat because I was stuffed from the regular noodle portion), spice level 3, spring onions, flavoured egg, chasu and seaweeds. Once my order arrived, I added some fresh garlic and a few other table toppings (none of which can go wrong). We also had several orders of gyoza and everything was PURELY DELICIOUS. Can't wait to go back when I visit Toronto. read more

They have two locations next to each other, one specializes in Chicken Ramens only and the other has more options. We went to the one with Chicken Ramen. The ramens were alright. I was expecting them to be much better though. Not sure if that's because we picked the wrong dishes though. I got the God Fire Chicken Ramen and my friend got the classic cold ramen. The God Fire Chicken Ramen was overwhelmingly spicy. I can usually tolerate very high level of spice, so it wasn't a tolerance issue. It's just that the spice sort of overwhelmed the rest of the flavors of the dish. Also, you have to add the egg as an add-on for $2 which seemed unnecessary. The cold ramen was interesting. I have never had it before but if you are out on a hot summer day, you should give it a go! That was definitely more flavorful than my one. I would give 10/10 for the ambience though. It's a really nice sit-in restaurant with a nice interior. The servers were really nice and you get a traditional Japanese vibe when you are inside. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. The place is very authentic and service was pleasant! They greet everyone when they come through the door. Definitely a must when coming to Toronto read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Shio Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered two bowls of spicy miso to go. I much prefer eating ramen in-restaurant, but my boyfriend had a sore throat back at the hotel. For takeout ramen, it held up really well! Definitely hit the spot with tender meat, hearty broth, and noodles that retained their chewiness. We just wish the broth were a little less salty. Solid spot. read more

Love the place, nice and bright. Friendly service. Clean. Food is great. Love it. I picked the lighter broth (flavour is there also, so if you're the type of people like light sodium and worried the flavour is not there, no worries) regular noodles and premium topping, so come around like $20ish a bowl. Will go again read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - SHIO TONKOTSU with Premium Toppings (3 pieces extra meat, egg, 3 pieces of seaweed) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here with 5 other people and they were very accommodating of our large group. I ordered signature tonkotsu ramen with hard noodle, regular broth and I added an egg. The star of this dish was the creamy, rich broth. I drank quite a bit of it and didn't feel thirsty afterwards which suggest there is minimal MSG! The noodle was cooked exactly how I wanted - chewy! The egg was a bit disappointing as the yolk was no longer runny. But it is probably my fault for leaving it in the broth for a while before biting into it. I would totally come again if I'm craving ramen! read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Signature tonkotsu plus egg - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've had ikkousha before and enjoy their Godfire tonkotsu and chewy ramen noodles. However this time I wanted to try their new gyokai and spicy miso tonkotsu. The gyokai was very flavourful as it is a mix of fish, pork and chicken broth, however it was slightly too salty for my taste. The spicy miso was good but didn't have as much depth in its flavour as I'm used to with other spicy miso ramens I've tried. I think the God fire tonkotsu still remains my favourite. Service was great as always. Asked for extra garlic and they have us a giant mound :D read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Gyokai tonkotsu and spicy miso tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally got around to submit a rating after a second visit to Ikkousha. I was fortunate not to wait long, considering both times were between 4-5pm. Each seat has its own order sheet for noodle preference, toppings and salt level, along with other items to add on to your ramen meal. First visit: ordered the God Fire (level 1) and it was just a perfect amount of spice. I took a sip of the level 2 broth and I did notice a huge difference in spice tolerance. Take this comparison as you will when deciding between level 1 and 2. I enjoyed this bowl. Second visit: wanted to do something different so I ordered the black tonkatsu. Normally I would be expecting a very garlic taste but it was weak so I added additional garlic from the table top. Added additional chilli oil and chilli powder as well for a kick. The broth was more on the creamier side which felt heavy. I would go back to God Fire or try a different ramen bowl. Gyozas are a must order. read more

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After years of no ramen, this bowl of milky white ramen was like spooning bit of mushroom heaven down the old gullet. Yummmmm! I had a side of the f fried chicken which came our burning hot and not a tad greasy. Perfect dinner for $20? Yes please! read more

Ikkousha - Toronto - Condiments are complimentary - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you're looking for some traditional ramen that can be somewhat customizable, this is your spot. Now, this place isn't exactly cheap, nor very filling, but the flavors are so rich and the noodles are just the perfect texture that you can ignore those "downfalls". I had the black ramen with "very hard" noodles and honestly, I think they're kind of normal "hardness". I'm definitely an al dente type of gal so the "very hard" here was perfect for me; I'd rather it be a little more on the harder than the softer side. Random note but they have this "ramen sauce" on the table. It is VERY salty; I tried it because I was curious. One chopstick dip is all it takes for the saltiness to kick in! They also have these stamp cards for every time you come. I don't know if I'll be a frequent customer (only because I don't want my wallet to cry), but I'll definitely come back once in a while. P.S. If you debating between this and the Hakata ramen on the same street, I've been told this one is better. I haven't gone to the other one to confirm the fact so I can be spreading rumors...or not. You decide! read more