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    Kintaro Ramen

    3.8 (850 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Steve A.

    The mark of good ramen is that the broth is hot and flavorful, and that the noodles are still ardent when served, the vegetables still a bit crisp. This place has it down pat. I had the spicy garlic ramen with a medium thick broth. The scoop of garlic on top was a bit overwhelming until mixed in, and then it was just right. The spice level was also perfect. It's nice to have the option of pork shoulder rather than pork belly. It was lean and tender. We also had gyoza, which was perfectly seared, nd edamame, which made a nice starter. Service was friendly.

    Shio ramen (rich broth and fatty pork) with kimchi and green tea
    Desiree K. L.

    This place specializes in tonkotsu ramen, and boy is it good. I got the rich broth with fattier pieces of pork, and a side of kimchi, and a hot green tea to drink. The server was very polite and helpful at explaining the menu. The ramen bowls were gigantic, and soooo delicious. I had a medical procedure done earlier in the day and I needed a wholesome comfort food badly - and this was exactly what I needed. Price was super affordable, and even the toppings for the ramen - like the marinated soft boiled eggs and the marinated bamboo shoots - were great. The only downside was that they could do some work sprucing up the interior. Everything was clean, but it was kind of run down - this could deter people if they don't know what they're looking for. I saw many local people eating in there and there was a line outside, so I knew it had to be good despite the rough look, and I was right.

    OG cheese ramen
    Frank C.

    It's been years since I visited Kintaro, this is my memory of having the very first Japanese ramen from the early 2000s (or was it late 90s? Either way my age is showing here) The place was almost empty at 5pm, surprising but who wants to stand in line right? The waitress is very friendly, and we had our order placed quickly. As I look around, the interior of the restaurant looks like not much has changed except looking aged and tired. I got my favorite cheese ramen, it tasted similar to what it was like back in the days, but overpowered by the taste of bean sprouts. My family didn't really think much of their food, which was miso ramen, shoyu ramen, and onigiri. I was excited to show my family where ramen started in Vancouver (at least in my mind), sadly this might be the last time we come back given the number of great ramen now exist everywhere in the Vancouver area. Kintaro is OK, but maybe this is the final farewell.

    Spicy garlic ramen
    Charlie K.

    Always a line out the door at this place and for good reason! The portions are awesome for the price and the flavours are so extremely tasty. I love that you can choose how rich you would like your broth and I would recommend the fatty pork over the lean. For me, a small menu always indicates great quality and flavour! We were seated at the bar which was, in my opinion, are the best seat in the house. Watching the two chefs so in sync meticulously creating each bowl was like having dinner and a show! Overall a mellow place that does everything right. Bonus - hand made noodles!

    Shio Ramen
    Valerie Y.

    I had an alright time at Kintaro Ramen! The portion was huge, the noodles were alright, and the eggs were great. I thought that the Shio broth was not flavorful enough and could have used some more richness. My favorite part was probably the eggs and the fatty pork, rather than the ramen and broth... usually I finish the broth, but I had a hard time finishing here :/ I did really like the authentic vibe of the place, reminds me of eating ramen at countertops in Japan.

    Nina T.

    One of the best ramen I've ever had!! Stopped by for dinner and ordered some gyoza, the spicy garlic ramen, and miso ramen. Loved the spicy garlic ramen!!

    Lee M.

    Top 3 on my list of ramen shops in Vancouver ! The chasu is perfect and the portion is amazing for the value! Definitely a must try

    Shio ramen
    Natalie W.

    First time at kintaro and was surprised I didn't have to wait in line. Sat at the bar, which was nice as I could see them make the ramen. I ordered the shio ramen, medium richness, and with lean pork. I added on some wakame. I kind of regretted my choice of lean pork as I found it very dry and had no flavour. The broth itself was rich and salty. The noodles had a nice bounce to it. The bamboo shoots and beansprouts added some crunch to it. The egg was flavourful and I'm happy they gave a full egg as some places only give half now! I was also surprised by the portion. It was honestly quite a lot of noodles and was really filling. I don't know if I'd come back as I'm not downtown often and I wasn't amazed with the ramen.

    Ting W.

    Spicy Garlic Ramen definitely worth the wait. They're usually really quick. The ramen bowl was super big! We came after a long walk around Stanley Park, and ooofff this hit the spot! Spicy and garlicky!! A bowl for just $16.45! The noodles were soft and bouncy

    Ly W.

    What happened Kintaro? This used to be such a delicious OG spot, but we were utterly disappointed. We ordered two ramens and the soy onigiri. The portion of the ramen was HUGE. There was a lot of bean sprouts but the amount of noodles was also quite generous. The marinated egg was nicely marinated with a slight runny yolk. Flavour was average but we found the food salty and we were really thirsty after the meal. My mistake was ordering the lean chashu instead of the fatty in an effort to be "healthier". The lean meat was super dry and lean. My meat lover bf refused to finish it for me... The onigiri wasn't anything special and flavour was flat. Service was average and not what we expected from a ramen joint. We had to wait a while before someone came to take our order. We also had to flag them down for a couple of things. Sadly, it doesn't seem the same as what I remember it used to be.

    Zenbu ramen + extra noodles + extra egg
    Calvina T.

    Probably had my first bowl of ramen ever here, and is still one of my favourite places for ramen. However, it was my first time ordering the zenbu ramen (which includes all the toppings, except butter). There is a minimum order per person, so if you want to share this, I'd suggest adding noodles or getting an appetizer. I added extra noodles, and boy, the bowl was huge. As with most ramen places, you can choose how rich you want the soup as well as lean or fatty meat. The toppings included were: seaweed, corn, egg, green onion, kimchi, wakame seaweed, garlic, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, melted cheese, and of course pork. One of the reasons I love ramen is because I love the toppings, hence the zenbu ramen is perfect for me. (I also love the soup and noodles.) The only topping that I wouldn't want next time is cheese; it just didn't go along well with the rest of the flavouring. A main reason I love Kintaro is the rich aroma. That did not disappoint. They are currently charging an extra $1 per head due to COVID19. I'm OK with that but it would've been nice if they posted that sign outside. Take your bill next door to Weather Tea for 10% off BBT with a Kintaro receipt!

    Sandie C.

    Wow what a hidden gem in the west end. It was a cold day and we wanted to eat something to warm us up. I've always seen the line up outside Kintaro and always wondered about the Ramen. Unsure of whether it'll be good or not, it was empty and during these challenging times..m let's get on it and give it a try. No wait time during the week around 3pm. Walked straight in, socially distanced and can only hold about up to 8 pax given restrictions. Sat down thes server gave us advice on what to order and what complimented what. Before you knew it I had this gigantic bowl of Ramen infront of me... wow it was delicious and so filling and such a good price. Service was great. Food was delicious and now I concur on the long line in the weekends. Please support local and this delicious in-house made Ramen soup. Just wow. That's all they do and

    Miso Ramen
    Maggie H.

    There's a reason that there's always a lineup outside of this restaurant. I really love coming here for a warm bowl of ramen on a really cold day. I find that the portions are very large for what you get, sometimes I can't even finish the bowl because there's so much food! Quite a small place with only a few seats. Staff are really nice and willing to accommodate my peanut allergy with no issue :) this is a staple for us, and I will continue coming back here for great comfort food.

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    Maruhachi Ra-men

    4.3(805 reviews)
    0.2 kmWest End
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    Stopped by Maruhachi on a Saturday lunchtime after our long commute from Seattle. this restaurant…read moreis tucked in a corner not too far from the main Robson street. Paid parking was not too hard to find on the Main Street but during busy dining hours it might be difficult. We got seated right away at the bar since there were no tables open and the service was quick. Traditional Japanese style ambiance and even the bathroom had rounded Japanese bowl sink. As someone who doesn't have chicken broth (paitan style) ramen, I was really looking forward to the original ramen I ordered but I was a bit disappointed in the flavor profile of the dish. The ramen had both chasu and seaweed paired with thin round noodles. The broth was creamy and had a hint of chicken flavor but even adding several rounds of their soy sauce/salt seasoning they have on the side to adjust your broth to your liking-- I found that the richness of the soup was not what I had expected from the reviews that I read prior to coming here. Overall, a bit disappointed in the flavoring of the broth but maybe we came on an off day. I would be willing to give it a shot again in the future if I had ramen cravings and given that it was very affordable ($11-15 per bowl with tip), but I would probably opt to try another place first.

    Review #3 for 2026 I…read morereally wanted to like this place. I watched many videos and read reviews before coming here, but it just did not hit the spot. After a cold day of exploring Stanley Park, we felt that ramen would really hit the spot, so we went here not wanting to deal with a wait at Danbo with a hungry and tired toddler. There was NO wait when we arrived here and we were seated immediately... which for a place that was really hyped up, should had made us think twice. There was only 1 other party at the restaurant. Now, the workers were super nice and the food came out quickly and we did eat everything because we were starving. We all ordered the cha-shu tamago ramen, 2 of us got spicy and 2 of us non-spicy. It came with extra chashu and the soft boiled egg for about $20 Canadian. The bowl was a good size and there was a promo for free extra noodles while we were there. Everyone except me in our group took advantage of it because I was too full from my bowl. Now, the broth here is different from other places because it is chicken based and not pork based. Everything I had seen about this place promised the broth is every bit just as good as the pork bone broth... however, the broth we received looked flavorful, but was bland. It was completely bland. There was no richness to it, not even a hint. I don't know, coming from southern California, the flavor just was not there period. We did all eat our food because we were starving, but it for sure did not hit the spot at all. Maybe we got an off day? Otherwise our broth had literally zero flavor to it. We all wished we had tried the other ramen place instead right after trying our ramen. Would I come back? I will have to say definitely no. We do not live in Vancouver and I do not want to waste any meals on a place that did not taste good the first time we went.

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    Maruhachi Ra-Men

    4.1(281 reviews)
    2.0 kmDowntown
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    Maruhachi Ra-men is absolutely delicious. I ordered the spicy tamago ramen, and everything about it…read morewas spot on. Unlike many ramen spots that rely on a heavy tonkotsu (pork) broth, Maruhachi stands out by using a creamy chicken broth. It's hearty yet balanced and surprisingly light. I also loved that they offer side sauces so you can adjust the saltiness to your preference. The spice had a perfect kick -- more of a warming, throat spice that builds without overpowering the broth. The pork was incredibly tender, and the soft-boiled egg was cooked perfectly, with a rich, creamy yolk that was full of flavor. My fiance got the Pork Chashu bowl which she said was so full of flavor, she also was adding the broth from my ramen in it to add some more warmth and flavor to the bowl. The spot itself is small but very unique, and I love how they stay true to tradition. Service was good -- nothing over the top -- but efficient and fast. I truly enjoyed every bite, especially on a cold night in Vancouver. It also seemed like a lot of locals eat here, which is always a good sign. Definitely a must-visit for ramen lovers.

    This unassuming ramen spot was everything I wanted it to be and more. The service was very…read moreattentive and the waiter was so kind. I love that they give you so many options to customize your ramen flavor at the table. We ordered the tamago ramen (spicy) and tsuke-men spicy. The flavor in the tsuke-men was amazing and they give you broth at the end to finish it like a soup. The restaurant decoration is nothing special but perfect place for chill lunch.

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    ZUBU - Downtown - Japanese whisky

    ZUBU - Downtown

    4.0(59 reviews)
    1.4 kmDowntown
    $$
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    I've been to Zubu a few times now, and the food has been consistently solid. The blue crab hand…read moreroll is a standout, and their Tonkotsu ramen is reliably comforting and rich. If you're curious about the rest of their ramen lineup, the ramen flight is a fun way to try them out without committing to just one. Service has been attentive on my visits, and food comes out quickly, which is always appreciated. Last night, I tried their Dine Out Vancouver menu and thought it was excellent value. For $35, it included a Sapporo beer, five pieces of takoyaki, a bowl of Tonkotsu ramen, and mochi ice cream. It also happened to be Sake Friday, so we picked up a bottle at 50% off - hard to complain about that math. The ambience was generally fine, but the staff were doing a photoshoot for their new menu right beside our table. The lighting was extremely bright and the space felt cramped, and since the shoot lasted the entire duration of our meal, it became a bit distracting. Overall, strong food and good value, with a small but avoidable atmosphere miss on this particular visit.

    Came for dinner here with a friend. The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant was really…read morenicely decorated - nothing super showy, but there were these arches over some of the tables decorated with (fake) plants, which I thought was interesting and very pretty. The staff was very pleasant and helpful with menu suggestions. I ordered a vegan rice bowl, and my friend and I shared an order of the vegetable gyoza and an aburi cheesecake. The gyoza and rice bowl were great! The gyoza, which we ordered on the recommendation of our waiter when we told them we were looking for a vegetarian appetizer, were made with soy-based imitation meat that had a very meaty texture - simple but very tasty. The rice bowl also had the soy meat, but seasoned differently, with a more intense flavour, along with atsuage tofu and various vegetables. It was delicious and also seemed healthy. We liked the aburi cheesecake, but it was more lemony than we expected. The waiters who brought it out said the lemon was to cut the sweetness, but we actually felt like the lemon competed with the caramel flavour of the bruleed crust. The textures were amazing though. We really enjoyed our meal here and I wish I'd tried them sooner!

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    Saku

    Saku

    4.5(519 reviews)
    0.3 kmWest End
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    Eating at Saku has totally reset my katsu scale because this is far and away the best katsu I've…read morehad. They make their own panko and the chicken katsu was cooked perfectly. It was so light and crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. Saku's katsu was so good that when I think about the katsus I've had is the past at other places I realize now they were just decent katsu. Other highlights here are their house made sesame dressing - so good. They sliced the cabbage salad so thin that in combination with the sesame dressing it was a great combo. I usually don't like that much raw cabbage but I ate every bit of it. The ambience is airy and cool. The staff were really great and asked us about any allergies. We'd walked by this place before and seen a line out the door. Now we know why.

    I came back for dinner. Had the Rosu nabe this time (last time I had the regular Rosu)…read more The pork katsu comes served in a (super hot) cast iron dish with a nabe broth with onions and eggs cracked into it. Still comes with a little side of pickles, and unlimited rice, cabbage, and miso soup. No katsu sauce. The katsu was fried to perfection. Juicy, tender, cant complain. But since they serve it in a broth, it does get soggy really quick. Still good, but after a few minutes its just soggy. The broth is nice with rice; comforting kind of meal. The unlimited rice/soup/cabbage is just icing on the cake. My dining partner had the Kake udon (pretty good, noodles good texture and slightly smaller strands than most places) and Menchi Cheese side - basically a pork meatball with cheese and deep fried katsu-style, served with katsu sauce. This was excellent. My original review still stands. Excellent katsu, plus they have the consistency and reliability. $28-30/meal and its plenty of food for 1, especially with unlimited cabbage/rice/soup. Restaurant is nice and comfortable, good spacing and not cramped. Easy recommend. 5/5.

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    Zenbu set with refillable soup, rice and salad

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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

    3.9(508 reviews)
    1.8 kmDowntown
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    Jinya was our last meal in Vancouver and I can't tell you just how much it but the spot. We waited…read morea bit on line (they don't accept reservations), but then the service was quick, which we appreciated because we had our toddler with us. Atmosphere is so busy and lively, with white a modern decor. It's certainly a hot spot among tourists. We got the Shoyu Tonkotsu ramen, the Jinya Tonkotsu Black, the gyoza, the brussel sprouts, and some beer that my husband wanted. The food was so comforting! So filling! Appreciate that you can choose your spice level and that they had small bite appetizers that children can eat. We really enjoyed it overall and I'd recommend if you're in the mood for ramen.

    Jinya is a solid ramen spot and the perfect place to have a pre show dinner downtown. We did just…read morethat last night ahead of our show at the Orpheum. I've had Jinya twice now and enjoyed it both times! The classic ramen is my favourite so far. Last night I had the chicken wonton ramen + egg and it was abit too heavy - they give you quite a few wontons! We also had the crunchy cucumber salad which Wes tasty but wanted abit of a kick of spice to it. And we got the spicy creamy shrimp tempura which is exactly like an ebi mayo which was so delicious! Great sauce great crunch factor! Service is always fast! You may find a line when you go but they try their best to seat you as quickly as they can. The atmosphere is usually always buzzing and the have great alcoholic and non alcoholic drink options! Will be back for sure.

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