I was craving ramen and decided to stop by Ikkoi, even though they offer other delicious Japanese…read moredishes like sushi and donburi. I ordered the black garlic tonkotsu ramen and loved the fragrant black garlic oil added on top. The broth was creamy and flavourful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked, the entire bowl of ramen was perfect. To my surprise, I was offered free spicy salmon rolls along with my ramen, which I thought was really kind. They made for a nice appetizer while diving into the ramen. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and service here. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area!

Great little place near the Toronto airport. Sushi was really fresh and packed with a lot of…read moreflavor. Our waitress was super friendly and extremely attentive!

Worst service restaurant I've ever experienced! The food is bad and the owner is the only staff so…read moreyou'll wait 2 hours for your dish(es). He is one greedy bastard. The owner is a bully and pushes everyone to post 5 star reviews for discounts and waits for you to do it while you're at the premises. He is very beligerant and annoying. DO NOT EAT HERE! He should be SHUT down immediately! All his reviews over 2-stars are fake! DINER BEWARE!!!!!! Total clown.

TLDR : Not worth the (ridiculously long) wait…read more I really went back and forth on whether to leave a review for this place. I don't like to chime in with negative comments but I lay in bed that evening, staring into the darkness trying to understand the experience I just had. If you're to believe the Google reviews, you're going to have the best bowl of ramen in your life. Unfortunately, you are not, and you're going to have waited 2 hours for it. I think the owner has cultivated this "worth the wait" setup as a clever marketing strategy, or maybe, just as clever, a system to minimize creating a frantic and stressful kitchen environment. I applaud the latter. We entered at 6:00 PM and received our appetizer at 7:29. Our ramen arrived at 8:05. As for the ramen itself, it was okay. Fried chicken in the broth was an odd choice. The pork was not good, dry and flavourless. After he served each table he thanked people for their patience and continued to mentioned the 2 hour wait time, almost with a badge of honour. Most of the wait was him chatting with patrons. All of the appetizers are fried, and after that he seemed to be assembly ramen bowls from prepared ingredients (the microwave was going nonstop deep into kitchen...) - nothing which should take 2 hours. "Worth the wait" is written all over the walls, perhaps it's the official slogan of Nobuya, but worth the wait it is not.

Kinton Ramen @ High Park was just like the other staple locations. Service was pretty standard, and…read morethe overall environment was expected!

Authentic and tasty ramen spot in Bloor West Village, with a cozy, NYC East Village vibe. Spicy…read moregarlic pork ramen were delicious (though a bit on the sweet side). Attentive and friendly service.

Tried this place out for lunch on a weekend. Parking was very limited in the front but i think…read morethere were spots in the back. There were a lot of seats available for us to choose from. We ordered the laksa and Hainanese chicken. The laksa was quite coconutty and had a nice flavor to it. There was a bit of toppings to it, but the portion was overall small. The Hainanese chicken had a lot of chicken, but was served on plain rice. Service was oddly slow, even when there were only two tables there. but overall, it was worth trying.

We came on a Sunday for a quick lunch. There were plenty of seats and we could choose where we…read morewanted to sit. The restaurant was nicely decorated and pretty. The service is a tad slow, considering we were the only customer at the time. However, the staff were very nice and friendly. I got the Hainanese chicken. The portion is very generous and we got two big pieces of chicken. The chicken was very tender and my daughter liked it. The scallion sauce is also pretty close to what I would have back home. Unfortunately the rice was just plain normal rice with scallions. I was expecting the authentic Hainanese rice to pair with my chicken. My husband got the meat lover laksa. He said it was very flavourful which is a surprise. Most laksa in Canada is quite mild compared to what we would have back in SE Asia. He did really enjoy his meal. The toppings were also quite generous.

I tried this place on recommendation of my friends and was in the area so finally got to try it…read moreout. It's a bit hidden along a side street of Roncesvalles. The place isn't the biggest but my group was able to get a table fairly quickly. I opted for the Mushoshin Special which had all the meats available (chashu, beef tenderloin, and chicken karaage). The broth was nice and rich and the egg was nice and jammy. The toppings were well cooked. There was a nice smokiness with the chashu, the beef was super tender, and the karaage was nice and crispy. It was a great ramen and definitely worth coming back for.

Finally tried this Michelin-starred ramen spot after a 50-minute wait. It's a tiny, intimate space,…read morebut at $27.50 a bowl, it's definitely on the pricey side. Unfortunately, it fell a bit short of my expectations--good, but it just didn't feel that special for the price and the wait. Sources

Came here on a weekday night as a group of 6. We were seated quickly. The restaurant is dimly lit…read morewith candles, casual but cozy, and personally I found it pretty intimate. We shared the tako wasabi and beef carpaccio which were both pretty good! Tako wasabi - can't go wrong. The beef carpaccio was also quite nice - lots of flavour and super tasty, cracker gives it a nice crunch. I tried their Paitan shio. It was pretty good - the broth was delicious and very creamy. On presentation - it's super foamy which I've never seen before. I added a ramen eggs, but it is also topped with pork, bamboo shoots, and more.

Fresh from a tai chi class in the Parkdale neighborhood and bordering on "hangry," I stumbled into…read morethis unassuming ramen shop, and I'm very glad I did. From the outside, it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot, but the inside has an authentic, buzzing vibe, complete with what I can only assume was a Japanese top-40 station playing. The layout is long and narrow, making clever use of the space. There are tables for two, larger group spots with benches, and a fully stocked bar complete with stools that seems ideal for solo diners or couples. Practical touches are everywhere: coat hangers at shoulder height, bag hooks under the bar, and a carafe of water that appears on your table moments after you do. The decor is an interesting mix of traditional (wood and paper light fixtures) and quirky (a random yellow bicycle mounted on the wall). I opted for the creamy chicken broth ramen, upgrading with an egg and pork wontons. Now, a heads-up for ramen purists: this isn't strictly traditional. The broth was surprisingly foamy - a first for me--but the flavor was fantastic and deeply savory with clear soy notes. The bowl came with bamboo shoots, red onions, slices of chicken breast (another new one for me in ramen), noodles of course and pork that had the texture of thinly sliced ham. It was an unexpected but delicious combination. So, why four stars and not five? The noise. For a small, intimate space, the sound level was... a lot. Between the music being a touch too loud and my neighbors narrating their entire lives at top volume, my post-tai chi zen was thoroughly rattled. I found it a bit unsettling and couldn't really hear myself think, let alone savor the ramen in peace. Bottom line: The food is inventive and genuinely delicious. If you're looking for a lively, bustling spot with a great bowl of ramen, this is it. If you're a person who prefers a more tranquil, contemplative slurping experience, perhaps bring noise-canceling headphones (which i eventually pulled out) or aim for an off-peak time. I'll be back for the food, but I might need to mentally prepare for the auditory adventure.

Celebrated my birthday here with a few friends and their service was great and fast…read more Although their menu was on the more expensive side, it was well worth it because their food tasted great. Recommend trying their specialty rolls. The place was clean.

Y'all, let me tell you--this spot is a hidden gem for sushi lovers! The sushi? Fresh, flavorful,…read moreand beautifully plated like it came straight out of a food magazine. Every bite was a little party in my mouth. I'm still dreaming about it. The service? Top-notch! The staff were so sweet and attentive without hovering. They actually care if you're enjoying your meal--and you will be. And the restaurant itself? Small but mighty, with a charming, cozy vibe that makes you want to stay and order another round... or two. It's giving "date night" or "treat yourself" energy all the way. I'll 100% be back--probably sooner than I should. If you haven't been yet, fix that ASAP. You're welcome.

May 13/2023: Lunch with my buddy, John…read more Solid chicken sandwich. Very juicy & tasty. I should have ordered the chicken breast but instead got the regular chicken parts. Service was good. Just the right speed. Restaurant was clean & so was the bathroom. I'd go again.

I've been here a few times now, and love it here! I came…read morewith my best friend for a girls night and we chatted for a few hours over delicious food. We had a great time, the food came out pretty quickly and was really delicious! The server is super patient and friendly. Would love to come back.

A hidden gem in Mississauga serving authentic Korean food. Great combos for a main + drinks!…read more Kimchi Pancake + Canmake x2 $30 Boneless Chicken + Korean Beer $34Bul Dakbal + Soju $45 Staff is very friendly. Wish they had more options for banchan. But food is delicious!

Food is beyond awesome! I love the dine in setting. We tried…read morecorn cheese, omurice-Takoyaki and Chicken Hot plate. I really love Omurice-Takoyaki. Gravy had a hint of sweetness and Egg was perfect! Takoyaki was mind blowing! For anyone who doesn't like sweetness, this might not be the first choice. Had Private area for us and seperate button to order food. Really love the concept! Friendly staff Free parking Highly recommended

Discovered this new bar recently! They have a solid Japanese whiskey collection and has Japanese…read moreelements in their cocktails. For example, godless was matcha base! They have quite the menu. Dim sum is served with their housemade trio sauce to elevate the dish. If you like heat, you'll love this!! The chow lo bak go and truffle butter udon is really good. But save room for dessert cuz the tempura cheesecake is to die for!!! Happy hour is 3 - 5:30pm, 9:30pm - close.

We cannot say enough good things about this place. So much thought has been put into the menu,…read moreespecially the cocktails. Everything we tried was delicious, but particularly unique was the "Lucky Strike" with Lucky Charms Milk Punch, a process which takes 2 work days to make. Ask the bartender about the drinks and menu items, he created the cocktails himself and is so happy to share about the process. To eat, we had the spicy fried radish cakes, popcorn chicken, shrimp dumplings (Har Gow), BBQ pork Bao, and Truffle Butter Udon. Everything was delicious, but I beg of you, do not go here and miss the radish cakes. They, along with the Truffle Udon, were the stars of the show. Family run, gorgeous food and cocktails, fun vibes. This neighbourhood has been missing a place like this.