It's been a while!!! I love kamamarui but I haven't been here in years! Got my fav miso tantan ramen and it seems they changed the broth to add some mala spice! Enjoyed this new twist to the classic tantan and can't wait to revisit! read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Choosing your preferred restaurants located near each other is sometimes like a dating reality show - one's taste buds just like one's feelings may change... it's nice when the chef keeps an open mind and comes up with new menu items to renew old flames and create new sparks. I liked how this place came up with new items and their latest offering won a place in my heart. Now the scale is tipped in their favor and I enjoy their restaurant a bit more than their ramen neighbour because this place also serve a yummy rice bowl on the menu plus they have unlimited garlic chips and overall tastier proteins when I crave tofu & meats. read more

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We came to a Ramen restaurant for dinner. Most of the other people at the table were ordering Ramen noodles and some Chicken Karaage as well. As it was a hot summer day, I really didn't feel like a bowl of piping hot soup and noodles. I was so happy to see this Agedashi Tofu on the menu. This was a much better option for me and it turned out to be really good too! The tofu was very crispy. I would happily order this dish again sometime! Service: Good Parking: Paid parking on the street ( If you're willing to walk a bit, free parking is available a block or two north of Kingsway) read more

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Ramen base was mediocre but they make up for it with other stuff. The tonkotsu base was lacking depth and creaminess. But for my black garlic one, they do put a hefty amount of it so you get the black garlicky goodness all the way until the end. The cha siu was super soft. One of the better ramen cha sius of vancouver. You can choose the broth richness but I wish you can choose the noodle doneness. The noodles were al dente in the beginning but quickly got soggy. Usually I got for a harder noodle doneness so its perfect midway through. There are things you can add to the ramen yourself. There's ramen sauce - not sure what it is but it was flavorful. There's also fried garlic. Adds a nice touch and other restaurants don't have this. The chicken karaage was lacking. Small pieces. Not fried well. The takoyaki was good due to the sauces but obviously frozen takoyaki, which makes it quite expensive. $16.95 for black garlic tonkotsu ramen is expensive for the quality they give. Same price as santouka and more expensive than danbo. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Small ramen joint located off of Kingsway on Royal Oak. Take note that there is limited parking! However you can find nearby metered parking without too much trouble. But if paid parking isn't your thing, you can also get here with ease by bus! Restaurant is quiet and cozy - so you can easily have a conversation here, tables are nicely spaced to give you some privacy! Server was very friendly, and service was quick - I imagine they do get quite busy during dinner hours, however weekday lunch seemed to be quite slow. Sushi Bomb (Ball) was seasoned well, however wished it had a bit of firmness or crisp to it, as it literally fell apart on touch, but i guess "bombs" can't be held , so I suppose the name works. Chicken ramen black - Chashu was on the dryer side, however flavor was nice.. Broth on the other hand, I didn't get much of the chicken aspect out of it - tasted too salty and garlicy. Egg was on point though! read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - SEASONED RICE BOMB - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I'd only ever visited their old location, so I was glad that my experience here was just as good. They have one vegan ramen, a vegan miso ramen ($14.95 plus tax). Their agedashi tofu is also vegan, so I got a spicy version of that to form a combo. The food all came out in under 5 minutes (!). The broth was complex and well-made. You get a good portion of proper ramen noodles cooked well, bamboo shoots, corn, green onion, some radish, and 4 pieces of fried cubed tofu. Everything worked really well together, though, as before, I'd prefer more veggies (some greens especially). Very kind and attentive service. Above average spot in Greater Van for vegan ramen. Recommended. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Vegan miso ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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A short walk from Royal Oak Skytrain Station, this tiny spot offers delectable ramen and tasty appetizers! Always order the rice bombs; so flavourful. I love their veggie-loaded ramen. I love the vibe here, always hits whether I'm with a friend, on a date, or solo. read more

This place is a bit hidden as it is on Royal Oak, just south of Kingsway. You'll probably drive by and not notice it as there is another ramen place around the corner on Kingsway. The interior is simple yet rustic looking. When ordering ramen, you have the option of regular or rich broth. I got the black garlic ramen and my wife got the tonkatsu. My wife likes the regular and I like the rich one. I find the rich one more flavorful, thicker and goes with the noodles. The regular seems slightly watered down but if you are used to a more subtle flavor that doesn't overwhelm the other ingredients, then regular might be best for you. The service is great, they are efficient and the waitress came around to refill our tea a lot. read more

Decided to give this place a try before going for a movie and it did not disappoint! We ordered a ramen combo which included the "bomb" (two balls of rice and seaweed) to start, and a black ramen and chashu ramen. The noodles for the black ramen went very well with the broth, which was flavourful and rich. We also ordered a side of chicken karaage to end the meal, which came with a dipping sauce and side salad. Overall, the broth alone is quite heavy and oily though so I didn't drink it as I usually would for ramen once I was done with the noodles. The tables and seats were cute however a bit awkward to sit on as they do not have backrests. They do provide hooks on the walls for your bags and jackets though which was nice. Although the food wasn't mindblowing, it is just down the block from Marutama and a solid ramen option for those that want something different. Would definitely try the other ramen flavours if we do come here again! read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - black Ramen and chashu ramen, bomb combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Nice spot for ramen in Burnaby. Write down your name and then wait outside. Appreciate the prompt service. I got the tonkatsu ramen with the regular broth and grilled chashu. Tasty with good noodles. I liked the three sauces on the table, particularly the spicy sauce. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Summer only Gojira Raman is good~ good portion and flavour. Diced Chashu are really tasty! Thought the cooks are Korean but the waitress is Japanese~ Service is good for us (Japanese Canadian family) Today 's lunch time is not busy so the restaurant is quiet and nice. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Agedashi tofu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Choice in how you build your ramen is becoming the in thing everywhere and it's no exception here. You get to choose the noodle base (I chose black garlic which has tonkotsu base) The kind of noodle How rich the soup is - I chose rich. The meat (classic chashu, or slow cooked - I think I chose one of each) It comes with an egg already which was fine. The broth was not really that rich but it was reasonable and tasty. The noodles were standard chewy which I liked. I would say everything is good but nothing stands out in particular. I like the bomb though. Rice ball with seaweed. Tasty. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Black garlic ramen with mixed meat and "bomb" - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Literally only two stars. Ordered the miso chashu ramen and found the broth to be a bit on the garlicky side more so than miso flavour. The chashu was also not fresh as it was cold and dry. We even went soon after they opened so not sure why it was not fresh. The portions were not that big so I felt the price to portion ratio was not balanced. I've definitely been to better ramen places. Server was friendly and interior was cute and small. Hence the 2 stars. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Really delicious ramen. The fried garlic and chilli oil are great to add. Awesome service too!

I was really impressed by Kamamarui. It's a small ramen joint, but definitely punches above their weight class. Choices of regular or rich broth, as well as sous vide (slow cooked) vs grilled (classic) chashu provide for customization of your ramen bowl. I had the miso tan-tan ramen which comes with miso and pork broth and ground spicy pork. I had also added some grilled chashu to my bowl. The broth was very tasty and I was very happy with my addition of chashu giving me two different textures of meat. The ramen had some good springiness to it and the rich broth stuck to it quite well. Seating is limited. I wouldn't recommend a group larger than four. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - three bowls of soup with chopsticks - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Nice spot for ramen that is tucked away along Royal Oak. The chashu is grilled here which is something unique about the food. It adds some smokiness to the meat which was nice. The ramen noodles have a bite to them still which I enjoy as well. read more

Where else can you find $12 ramen?? I thoroughly enjoyed the chewy noodles, rich broth and soft ramen egg. The meat slices were good too but a bit thin for my liking. Their rice bombs are simple but nice to munch on as a snack. Can't wait to come back! My only complaint is that you have to find Street parking. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Rice bombs - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Wow, very rarely do I go to the same place twice in a year :P but wanting to hit up Marutama's newest location, we were not going to wait 40 minutes so ended up here and got a seat within 5 minutes. I tried out their Miso Ramen this time and added some bamboo shoots. I really like their curly noodles (although i don't think they're made in house), and their egg is very well done! The prices have gone up a little bit but its not TOO bad as the bowl also had bean sprouts and some green onion. The reason for the 4 stars is I thought that the soup was a little bit fatty and their cha shu pieces were a bit small. I like how it was lean though and quite tasty. Overall, very efficient and kind service at a ramen place that really doesn't stand out but also doesn't let me down. read more

Maybe we just got unlucky or something, but this was one of the worst ramen meals I've had in years. My friend and I came for dinner on a Wed evening around 7:30 (before the latest round of indoor dining shutdowns). We were seated immediately, though most of the tables were full. We started with the karaage ($6 as part of the ramen combo) and each ordered a ramen. I had the tonkotsu ($11) and my friend had the vegetarian ramen with an egg added ($10 + $2). The karaage was okay, but what was really disappointing was the ramen. I expect a rich flavorful broth when I order tonkotsu ramen, but my tonkotsu broth was quite light. It tasted like they didn't cook the pork bones long enough or something. My friend said his vegetarian broth was okay but also quite bland. There is a small lot for parking, but we didn't realize and paid for metered parking nearby. read more

Happy to have discovered this place. The price is reasonable. The service was prompt. The ramen is yummy and comparable to the good ones I tried from other ramen places. The only comment is the limited parking. read more

3.5 rounded up. They were pretty nice and polite. KRD (Kamamarui Ramen & Don) is Korean run. I didn't realize this until I started listening to the kitchen staff converse with each other. Then there was next table over. It certainly wasn't Japanese I was listening to. Instead of karaage, I got K(orean)FC instead. That's ok , it wasn't bad overall. They also had their version of a pork karaage, which I've never tried outside of a HK style cafe. A little on the sweet side. The ramen. Yes, the ramen. I quite liked the noodles. Nice chew and comes with a slightly soft boiled egg. The tan tan ramen has a bit of spiciness but is manageable for the heat. Now for the chashu meat in the miso ramen. There was no way this could have been a "proper chashu" if we're talking Japanese chashu. It was too lean. Chashu is pork belly, and that was no pork belly in that ramen. Not that I'm complaining. Still very tender tho. So this is a bit of a first or me. Ramen done with a slight Korean twist. read more

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Love this place. I've been here three times already and will definitely come again. The first time, it was with friends. Second time, I was going to go to Marutama with my brother until I remembered how much I liked this place from the first time I came. Their combo of ramen + side dish is a great option for those who also want something on the side. Really wonderful ramen, the broth isn't too heavy and is just perfect for me. My little brother, who is usually a quite a picky eater, really loves their vegan ramen option. This is perhaps my favourite ramen place now. read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

One of my favourite ramen place... especially when it is cold outside. Parking here can be challenging, even for street parking. The restaurant is small, I recommend you come off peak hours to eat, even at off peak hours, it is a steady stream of customers coming in. The staff are very friendly, they greet you when you come in & thank you when you leave. Don't worry about language barriers, the staff speaks English well. Menu is limited however the food is good. When you order your ramen, you will have a choice of either regular or rich broth. I highly recommend having the rich broth. You will not leave a drop in the bowl. The ramen is good, nice al-dente taste to it. There are side dishes available too. If you sit at the bar counter, you will actually get a freebie appetizer. Go get yourself a nice bowl of ramen! read more

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I was so happy when I stumbled across this restaurant as I found their prices cheaper than other Ramen places and it was delicious! I visited in December 2021 and I ordered: - Tonkotsu Ramen $11.00 + Takoyaki $4.50 Combo - Miso Ramen $11.00 The takoyaki was the right crispiness on the outside and super flavourful with chunks of tako. The staff asked if we want the meat grilled or slow cooked and I love that you get to choose your preference. I chose slow cooked and the meat was so tender and juicy. Amazing customer service! I prefer my ramen less salty and the staff were so kind to make my request and the ramen broth was made perfect for me. You can add extra meat and toppings for extra $ but I found the portion it came with was enough to fill me up! I was full and satisfied and the price is unbeatable compared to other ramen places. read more

Why are most Mondays seemingly blue & miserable weather wise!?! Ok I guess I'm super glad I'm not in NYC today - wow you all see the subway shots on YouTube today!?? Now that is what I call mad crazy rain!!! Got off at the Royal Oak skytrain station & headed towards Kingsway - I had some business to do on the other side but fortunately passed this small Ramen joint on my way! This is an out of the way location for me but there's lots of nearby shops including - Metrotown mega mall not too far away. Located at the corner of Kingsway & Royal Oak - this place was packed with people going in & out so I knew then I had to try it! As it was cold wet & dreary outside I wanted something spicy to pick me up - so I ordered the Chicken Flame Don! I also ordered a side - a soft boiled egg - get this absolute delight of an egg - if I've ever had one so good!!! My bowl had chicken, rice, spice & onions! Delicious - I would easily get this again! Excellent service & very prompt! I will definitely pop in again when next in this area for sure! read more

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In the area for a sport practice on the weekend and stopped by for lunch on a friends recommendation. This is a small establishment but very functionally laid out to maximise seating. You need to put your name on the wait list out front and they seat you as tables come open. Big bowls of ramen with plenty of options at a great price (mine was $11)...hard to beat. And the service was quite good and great that our server regularly checked our tea and filled when near empty. It was a positive food experience and happy to recommend Kamamarui Ramen and Don if in the 'hood and looking for ramen. read more

I was told Marutama was a really popular spot. Unfortunately, we made it right at closing but as hungry travellers on the hunt for ramen, Kamamarui was still opened nearby. Typical Japanese decor that's small and quaint, following protocols for COVID. What surprised me was as a random ramen adventure that wasn't in any of my recommendations visiting from Toronto, this was one of my favourite ramen spots in city. The price was cheap, the portion was huge, and this was really tasty! I love a good spicy noodle soup and this really delivered. Good seasonings on hand to add as well at your table. All in all, this spot is underrated. The service was also quick and friendly. Extra points for accommodating us quite late close to closing. read more

My go to ramen shop in the neighbourhood! I enjoy the simplicity of the restaurant and their wide selection of items on their menu. My favourite item is the agedashi tofu - I love the sauce and mochi batter they fry the tofu in. We ordered the featured Basil Ramen with the rice bombs and an Agedashi Tofu Don. I found the Basil Ramen very peculiar... it tasted like pesto sauce was accidentally dropped into their tonkotsu broth. I usually get their Tonkotsu Ramen, and usually find the broth very flavourful, and noodles al dente. Moreover, the rice bombs never disappoint, and those are always my highlights of my meal. The Agedashi Tofu Don was delicious and I would definitely recommend you ask them for extra sauce as there is a THICK layer of rice underneath the tofu. Great prices for the ramen! read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Agedashi Tofu Don ($8.50) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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We ordered the black ramen and tonkotsu ramen + bomb and the cha su mini don for a combo. The ramen is reasonably priced with big portions and they have the best cha su smoked in house! Really great ramen choice and the bomb, which are 2 seaweed rice balls surprisingly go really well with the ramen. Read my full review and more pics on my blog: https://sincerelyloewe.com/kamamarui-ramen-don-japanese-ramen-in-burnaby/ read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

My friends and I were craving ramen for dinner and had originally planned to go to Marutama nearby. The wait there would've been upwards of an hour so we cruised around and found this place. I'm very glad we did because it was great. The restaurant is a bit small and has limited seating so there can be wait times but we luckily got a table for four upon our arrival. Our appetizers (chicken karaage and takoyaki) were served quickly, just a couple minutes after ordering our food. The chicken karaage was good, it's what you would expect. The sauce it was served with was a bit runny compared to what you'd get elsewhere but tasted fine and had a small kick to it. I was pleasantly surprised by the takoyaki - despite it being served so quickly the texture was perfect. I've ordered takoyaki from tons of different places in BC, what I got here ranks as one of the best in terms of taste and texture. Highly recommend. Our mains came out soon after. I ordered the chicken tantan for my main. The broth was flavourful and it was served with a reasonable amount of each of the listed toppings. The ramen itself was served at a good temperature - hot enough to say it's hot but comfortable to eat. Noodles were al dente. Condiments for each table include the following: ramen sauce, spicy sauce, and chilli oil. The ramen sauce was quite salty. I was happy with the saltiness of my broth so I didn't use that. The spicy sauce and chilli oil were quite tasty. Neither the spice nor flavour were overwhelming so both made great additions to my ramen. I tasted the broths of my friends' orders, all of theirs were good too and they all had positive remarks about their food. The staff was pleasant, friendly and attentive, clearing our dishes quickly after each of us were finished. I enjoyed the comfy atmosphere of this hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Great food and great vibes. Definitely recommend this place and would love to come here again. read more

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Best Ramen in the city, hands-down. Not sure why this place only has 3 1/2 stars but it's a hidden gem.

Wanted to check out the new Marutama that opened up a few blocks away but that place was packed so opted to Kamamarui instead and it was overall just ok. The store is pretty small so we had to wait about 15-20mins before being seated. The food was a bit on the bland side despite how much black garlic my bowl had in comparison to my friend's who got the same one. The service was great though and food came out fairly quickly. They don't have AC here so keep that in mind if you ever decide to come here in the summer! Made the mistake of doing that before and our ramen ended up drowning in our sweat read more

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Been back to this place multiple times over the past few months and they've upped their ramen game:) They offer regular and rich broth as well as grilled or sous vide chasu (very fancy but I prefer grilled). Rich broth has more flavor now! Would also note that they have 3 different sauces at the table that you can use to add more flavor/saltiness and spice. Actually a good idea as it gives you more control of how you like your broth. read more

First time visiting this restaurant. It is a little hidden from the other restaurants but once you walk in, you're greeted with friendly and welcoming staff. Their menu is pretty simple but their combo deals are worth it! I am quite picky with ramen and found the broth to be a little bland but the chashu was super tender and the noodles were bouncy, soft and chewy. It is a very small restaurant but the service was amazing. Definitely worth trying for those who don't want to wait a million years for ramen up the street. read more

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The ramen bowls were very filling and just so perfect for a cold rainy Vancouver day. The veggie ramen was very delicious, recommend adding some fresh garlic for a slight kick. The spicy agedashi tofu was really nice too. The decor is very simple and cozy, I'm sure we will be back again soon read more

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Nice to have a ramen place in this part of town. With that said, it was decent but nothing special. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, as well on the streets if one is lucky. The theme looks quite similar to the Hastings location. I assume this place is run by Koreans too, just like the other place. Dark grey walls, and friendly staff. Ramen is (again, like the other location) a bit pricey at $10-12 a bowl. Makes me miss the likes of Kintaro quite a bit. The ramen I had was decent, with a somewhat fatty soup and some soft boiled eggs. With that said, nothing really stuck out. The agedashi tofu is similar to that of Aji-kura in Vancouver (served in 9 little cubes), which was also quite unremarkable. Not a bad place to go for ramen, but there are many other decent places in the area, including Boiling Point around the corner if one wants other types of food. read more

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Menu always changing (tan tan broth, taco gyoza all the other stuff they usually give on the side when ordering ramen doesn't come with it anymore) Rude person on the other line picking up phone Price is whack for what it is. Not authentic taste nor fresh Not coming back. read more

I was craving for ramen but didn't want to go downtown for lunch coz we had to go Burnaby afterwards. Of coz, yelp is most helpful foodies guide! I found Kamamarui Ramen reviews were great and wanna checked it out. The décor was simple, it looked pretty neat and clean. The menu pined on the wall and only has 3-4 kinds of ramen/5 donuri with few appetizers. We ordered most popular dish Ramen + Bomb - Chashu ramen was yummy and seasoned seaweed with rice ball with teriyaki sauce was great too! Seaweed salad was tasty but a bit too cold when it served. Soft egg was bit disappointed coz it heated up in microwave! Overall, the food was ok and service was great! Our server was checked up on us regularly. I would say the ramen is good in this area! read more

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We went to this restaurant with friends the other day, we ordered a miso ramen bowl and a tonkotsu ramen bowl, both were pretty good, but in my opinion the broth should be a little bit richer, also I don't think the noodles were soft enough, other than that the ramen was pretty tasty, we also ordered takoyaki that was amazing, great service overall! read more

Kamamarui Ramen & Don - Tonkotsu ramen bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great food for a reasonable price. Service was fast. I was making sure my Miso Ramen($9) with less salty flavour and informed the server about it. It was less salty, however there wasn't much flavour to it. Chashu slices were tender. I thought noodle was half cooked at first, but found out it was in an al dente texture. I usually like soft texture than al dente. It was alright though. Adding chilli oil didn't do much on flavoring. I think I better stick to Tonkotsu Ramen instead. read more

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