I've had ramen at other establishments but this was my very first time here. My friend was craving…read moresomething to warm the soul and they have great reviews. My friend had the King of Kings as our server said this is one of their most popular choices. I opted for the Spicy Charsu. Now I understand some people can't handle heat but I live off of Purple Tongue hot sauce which is made with some pretty hot peppers. I asked for a level one and the lady explained that the spice level on the Charsu was a whole series of levels higher than the King of Kings. I get that . Give me the heat. Anywho, she was comfortable with giving me 0.5 but said I could make it hotter if need be. Ok, better to start smaller I guess. They put some sauce on the side which I added to my bowl. Personally I found the 0.5 a nice tingle; it was good. Made my nose run. But I'm totally getting the level 1 next time. My friend however tried a sip of my broth, spit it out and said poison poison because of the heat Mind you, his King of Kings was a level 1. Which to me tasted creamy and delicious. I love a good pork bone soup and I opted for the Spicy Charsu because of the pork bone base. I loved the broth. It was perfection. The noodles were so fresh . The portion size was enormous. I kept eating and more noodles appeared. The Charsu had an amazing flavor to it . Smoky and delicious . My friend is a larger man and even he commented on the portion size saying he would be ok with a smaller size as he was so full. Good portions for your money. We also had the Gyoza and the TakoYaki. The TakoYaki was soft and loaded with the delicious sauce. The Gyoza were enormous. We were both 100% satisfied with our visit and will be back for sure.

Our second time eating at this location, and this time I tried the spice level 3 of the spicy…read morechashu ramen. The concerned server told me that it may be painful, but being the chili head that I am, I gladly took on the challenge. It was a larger bowl than their regular size and my ramen came topped with lots of corn, some mushrooms, bean sprouts and 6 large pieces of chasu. The broth was magma red, but it was not as spicy as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, it was spicy but not to the point where it would warrant a warning. The spicy broth tasted like a mix of Buldak sauce and Capsaicin, but didn't have much depth. I finished my ramen, broth and all and enjoyed most of the experience. The least favorite was the chasu and the egg as chasu did not taste fresh, and I could not taste the char on them at all. The egg was over-cooked and under marinated which was disappointing. It's still one of the few ramen options in Durham but can't say it's comparable to the other Kenzo locations.

Horrible service! The heavier middle aged guy in the Moose Knuckle shirt with the flags in a…read morecircle, who was working the evening of Feb 28th, 2026 was incredibly argumentative and disrespectful after HE misheard our order. He argued multiple times that we ordered something that I cannot stand to eat, which we would never do. The ramen was also barely warm. We ended up just walking out after he took both of our bowls, one of which was correct and we wanted to keep, without any comment on remaking it correctly or what to expect next. Won't be returning and must suggest that others avoid this place too.

I know I cannot expect much in ramen that I eat in Canada. While some are good, close to home, most…read moreof them are just disappointing, even humiliating. Unfortunately J7's was one of the latter. The Cha-shu's texture was almost like pan fried pork slices. No melty-tenderness that I expect in Cha-shu. The broth had no depth with overwhelming pork bone smell. Sure it is Tonkotsu (pork bone broth) but is was just overpowering and unpleasant. I would say the broth was like little more than thick miso soup with strong pork smell. The nori (seaweed) topping had no crispness with chewy texture. :(

Ramen Isshin is still such a satisfying spot when I'm in the mood for something warm and…read morecomforting. My favorite was the Stone Bowl Shoyu Kotteri Tsukemen. The seafood and tonkotsu broth was rich, savory, and full of flavor. It was a little too salty to drink on its own, but perfect for dipping the noodles. The only thing to note is that the cold noodles stayed quite firm even after sitting in the broth for a while, so if you prefer a softer texture, I would recommend asking for hot noodles instead. The soft-boiled egg was also really good, slightly sweet, chilled, and very flavorful. We also tried the Spicy Red Miso ramen, which was not actually very spicy and leaned a little sweet. The broth was pleasant, though my teammate felt there were so many onions and green onions that they covered some of the miso flavor. The chashu, however, was excellent, with a really nice balance of lean meat and fat without feeling greasy. The takoyaki was classic and well done, crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, with generous pieces of octopus inside. The karaage was also very solid, crispy outside and juicy inside, with a seasoning that had a clear ginger and cooking wine aroma. Overall, a very enjoyable meal, especially if you like rich broths and comforting Japanese side dishes.

Where to start? Amazing food, amazing service, so friendly, so fast, so steamy, hot and cozy on a…read morecold winter night. The Gyoza were delicious, the cocktails were creative and decently priced, and the Ramen was the star

Pork cutlet curry rice was decent. The pork was crispy & juicy but the curry was watery, with…read morelittle flavour. The fried gyōza was so so - a bit dry, with a so so flavour.

It's a nice spacious, staff is welcoming and polite . The food is good and prices are good too …read more The service was good , we didn't have to wait long .

Absolutely love coming here when we're craving a deep flavoured ramen broth. Be ready to line ups/…read morelong wait though on weekends. We try to swing by for a super late lunch so we can avoid the crowds. I really enjoy the tsukamen dipping ramen actually. They give you the option to lower lard or lower sodium, and I often ask for less lard so my tummy can handle it. DELISH. Can't get enough. We also like ordering the kimchi takoyaki. Delicious flavour that I really enjoyed. I always want to try the gyoza next time cause it looks so great, but I can't help but go back for the takoyaki. My partner always gets the black garlic ramen, which tastes so rich and delicious. Definitely recommend

The food definitely didn't live up to the hype and the restaurant is desperate to cling onto…read morecustomers by offering stamps for frequent visits. We ordered the fish roe rice and miso ramen. The fish roe flavour did not jive well with the rice, which was bland and barely seasoned. Miso ramen was decent but nothing stood out. Staff was prompt but they rushed you to pay bill even though the restaurant was only half full and still had an hour left before closing. If you want Japanese food, I would recommend going elsewhere.

My friend and I came here for a quick comfort eat. There was…read morea slight wait for a table but it was less than 5 minutes which was good. The order taking and service itself was quite longer than we would've thought it would be. We probably waited for our order for at least 15 min. We ordered the Chirashu Ramen, Tonkotsu Miso and Agedashi Tofu. However, Sapporo Miso Ramen was mistakenly served to us instead of the Tonkotsu Miso which was quite disappointing. The food were great. The broths were light and nicely balanced with flavour, not too salty. The shrimps in the Sapporo Miso Ramen were cooked perfectly but the pork in the Chirashu Ramen was a bit chewy. The soy sauce served with the Agedashi Tofu had a hint of sweetness which was quite refreshing to the palate. Overall, the food satisfied our cravings but the promptness and accuracy of the service could be improved.

The ramen was tasty, very consistent -- great portion sizes on the normal bowls and terrific value…read moreon the king-sized meal; a perfect dinner stop on the way back from skiing! Service was very attentive, with staff clearing bowls and refilling water frequently. It's quite a small restaurant with very little seating (we saw lots of people turned away during peak dinner hours), so a reservation is recommended on Fridays or weekends. Overall a nice spot and would visit again.

Solid 4, with some dishes better than others. Family-friendly…read more I usually get the black knight ramen and chicken karaage to share with my daughter. If we go with my husband, we also get a rice dish. The curry katsu rice dish is delicious!! It is Japanese curry that isn't spicy but very flavourful. We tried the yakisoba, not my fave dish of theirs. It was loaded with mayo sauce, but other than being fatty and creamy, it didn't do much for a balanced savoury flavour. I like that Ippon doesn't use MSG for their soup, my little one loves their ramen. They also provide children's bowl and utensils for the kids. Their mochi ice cream is a must get. Service is always friendly. Washroom is large, clean, and comfortable to bring my child to use.

This is the first time I've seen a Ramen restaurant in Pickering!…read more I decided to try this place out on a Thursday afternoon for takeout on a raining & gloomy day. Their online ordering system is great! it's fast & efficient, and the service is quite fast as well. I decided to try the Red Knight Ramen, which was good, but not the best I've ever had. While the broth was delicious, the added ingredients like kimchi kind of messed with the flavour. I also noticed they used egg noodles, which were pretty chewy as well. I appreciated the fact that they had add ons, like egg and other vegetables. But when I selected Seaweed as an option, I was disappointed to see that it was just two sheets of seaweed. I would've loved for it to be wakame seaweed instead. I also added a side order of the Chicken Karage which was delicious and definitely made fresh! Overall, I wasn't a big fan of the ramen dish itself, and I'm unsure if I will be back. If I do, I may consider doing the Build Your Own Ramen option instead.

We were here for dinner on a Saturday night because we came for a winter carnival at Richmond…read moreGreen, where it was close by. The restaurant was at a busy location, which was the end of the driveway, everyone sees it before making a turn. The staff was nice when we walked in. We were greeted and directed to a corner table where was better with a baby. We showed them 2 coupons, 1 for ramen and 1 for fried chicken. The staff needed to talk to the owner about them. After a few seconds, she came back and said only 1 coupon per visit. We were a bit disappointed, because we were so hard to dine out with a baby, and not able to come again with a long drive and a baby. We talked to their owner, he was nice to let us try both at the same time. Oh yeah! So we have 1 original ramen with black garlic oil, and 1 tomato base. It won't take long to wait. The fried chicken came first, it was not like the breaded chicken, it fried from original, but after marinated; it has taste, but not salty. The 2 ramen came at the same time. They both really rich, but not so salty, because the salt level could be altered; the noodle size could be chosen as well, we did 1 thick and 1 thin. They both looked similar. Overall, the ramen and the chicken all looked good and tasty. I would like to come again if next time I come around this area, even though they were a bit pricey.

Sansotei is a solid ramen chain and I was particularly impressed with this location's food. I…read moreordered the tomato ramen (which is a first for me). At first the broth wasn't that impressive, but it definitely grew on me as I ate. I loved the flavour on the chashu (none of that bland unflavored pork here) and the shiitake mushrooms were also marinated very well (though they were a bit on the sweet side). Don't be fooled by the photo - there is a lot of noodle in there! They also offer a free kids meal deal for kids under 12 with an order of two bowls of ramen, which is pretty nice if you're eating out as a family.

This is a tiny little take out shop for K hotdog fans in the Durham region. Since the closure of…read morethe more spacious Whitby location, we've had to trek further east to get out Korean hotdog fix. The service was efficient and the quality of the hotdogs were consistent with the ChungChun standards. We'll surely be back for our K hotdog cravings.

This reminds me of carnival food, in the best way. Chungchun offers hot dogs on a stick, with…read morevarious toppings/coatings. Think of a classic corn dog but way better. There are also various types of sausages, including vegetarian options, and a wide range of sauces. They also offer a small selection of side dishes - fries, mac & cheese bites, and more. The food is good. Give them a try.