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    Koichi Ramen

    4.0 (52 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Veggie Curry Broth
    Emma N.

    Always wanted to come here. Its a small ramen establishment along Somerset, a bit farther down within Chinatown. The service was a bit slow, but it was pretty busy and there were limited workers so it's very understandable :) The food was great. I ordered the Buta Bara pork belly appetizer, along with the tofu in the vegetable curry broth. It was great! Sometimes, Ramen can be very heavy and salty, but this was not. It was light and flavourful, the noodles were the perfect consistency and the broth had a subtle sweetness that I really enjoyed. The portion was actually a lot bigger than I originally thought they'd be, which was great too! In addition, the prices of the ramen were very affordable in my opinion. I would definitely come here again, it does get pretty busy (there was always a lineup) so I'd recommend coming closer to the opening time. :)

    Marjorie S.

    The broth is out of this world good. Rich, creamy with a bit of spice! The noodles were slightly under cooked and the pork belly was kind of chewy but it was still a solid bowl of ramen. The space itself was really cool with a really beautifully done hand painted mural. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely go back.

    My real rating would be 3.75, definitely give it a shot. I got the Tonkotsu Miso Ramen with extra pork belly and medium spice level. The entire meal was $21 total and I would say that it's an average price. Not something I would eat everyday but very satisfying on a cold winter day. The toppings included pork belly, corn, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and nori were mediocre. They didn't ruin the meal but they also didn't add much to the meal (the pork belly was dry). The broth was the star of the show however, if I could buy that broth by the litre and bring it home, I would. The people were very nice and the food came to us quickly. Took the time to chat to us and gave us water refills. The ambiance is incredible. It felt like actually being at a real ramen shop in Japan. Beautiful mural wall with a very unique style of architecture. I would definitely come back.

    Ika Karaage
    Tyler M.

    The best restaurant for ramen. For appetizers, we ordered the Ika Karaage which is essentially calamari. It was great, there were no seasonings or salt which made it feel quite plain. We also had the takoyaki, which was a dish full of flavours that I had never tried in my life. At first, it seemed like they were balls of mashed potato with a light deep fried crisp. Although they had a strong flavour of seafood, like fish sauce. I was impressed with the dish itself but I personally did not enjoy the flavours. I order the Koichi Signature ramen which was incredible. All of the ingredients complimented each-other and blended smoothly into the perfected broth. I have never ate such a deliciously marinated egg before, I would recommend ordering extra! My wife had the Shio ramen which was great. The servings were plentiful and both of us weren't even able to finish eating it all.

    two bowls of ramen and an egg

    Takoyaki was good but too expensive for only five balls!?!!! Ramen was yum NOT ENOUGH MEAT!!!!!!

    Koichi Signature Pork Broth (Not spicy)
    Karl L.

    Good social distancing: Servers were all wearing masks. Tables were separated by translucent dividers. Washroom was small but equipped with everything you need to clean yourself and also fight the spread. Koichi Signature Pork Broth (Not spicy) : Definitely one of the better ramens I have had. The rich broth went well with torched pork belly slices. I was also surprised to find a soft-boiled egg, which had a flavoured centre. It is usually an extra in other places. Chicken Karaage: The deep fried chicken pieces were juicy and delightful. Unlike other places, they used a different batter that made them flaky on the outside, similar to Korean style deep fried chicken. Bottom line: I enjoyed my time here. I would like to come back for a second visit.

    Mimi J.

    I came to try the ramen here as I wanted to compare it with Sansotei. The interiors are really cozy and authentic when you walk in, and usually there are spots available. I tried the fried squid and the tonkotsu black ramen. The fried squid was fried nicely, not too oily, and they were crispy. I only wish they had different sauces to dip with, as I didn't prefer the green wasabi sauce...some chipotle mayo or garlic aioli would have been perfect. I only like wasabi on my sushi, but that's personal preference. As for the ramen, it was solid overall, but the broth was more "mushroomy" than meaty. I missed the beefy taste from other ramen places. The noodles were quite simple in that they reminded me of packaged ramen noodles. What I liked was the variety of toppings, and the addition of bamboo. The meat was quite meaty, not too thin or thick, so I was happy with that. I was going to get a mochi, but it was literally one piece of mochi...so I didn't feel like it was worth it. There was only 1 waitress, so she was super busy running around, getting people seated, getting waters, taking orders, then helping people pay. She was able to handle the load of people, but I felt that service was a bit slow as a result. Overall, I found the ramen a bit better than average but not amazing compared to Sansotei (Datsun, J:unique, and Ginza were just average in my opinion).

    Black Garlic broth with pork belly.
    Josh D.

    Honestly some of the best flavors I've ever experienced. The ramen here is so good we have started coming regularly despite it being an hour and a half round trip from home. The restaurant is small and almost always busy, but well worth the wait.

    Ichiko ramen (tonkotsu)
    Eugene L.

    Just found another hidden jewel and it's in Ottawa! The ramen is simply by far the best I've tried in all Canada, if not, easily top 3 in the whole North America! I just wonder why people in Ottawa aren't aware of the such place. Unlike Sansotei Ramen, where you'll find light and subtle body of the soup, Ichiko Ramen showcases serious depth and kick (Although I ordered mild, it's in a bit spicy side). You can only appreciate the hard work by every sip. Noodle is still tender and lightly chewy even after 10-15 minutes. Why situated in Chinatown? I guess, so you'd keep thinking about the amazing experience while walking 20 minutes back to the Rideau Centre terminal :p. I dare to tell you this place is worth the trip, just like I did (I'm from Toronto-!) Once again, just go ahead and shoot it. You'll cry for joy!

    Spencer L.

    Definitely one of the best ramen joints in town. I tried the signature Ichiko ramen with pork belly - mild. The broth was rich and full of flavour, large slices of pork complimented by an egg, sprouts, and perfectly cooked noodles. I ordered the takoyaki while my friends ordered the karage. Definitely recommend the karage although the takoyaki was also good. For me mild tasted perfect. Surprisingly spicy and flavourful but if you're feeling bold you can try to spicy just knowing that it packs some heat. Friendly customer service, clean and authentic looking interior. Simplistic and to the point menu. Overall a very fine ramen house. Would definitely go again.

    Shio Ramen
    Wanko S.

    Authentic Ramen in Ottawa Having lived in Tokyo for many years, our family is usually disappointed by many of the pseudo Ramen joints popping up in metropolitan areas of North America. On a recent weekend visit to Ottawa, we had our hearts set on eating Ramen at Sansotei, which seemed like a well-visited and well-reviewed Ramen shop. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that it was closed on the Sunday we wanted to go and we decided to go to our second choice - Koichi. At first, we felt skeptical when we saw some non-Japanese staff preparing Ramen but the dishes served were quite authentic. The soup was good. I ordered Shio (chicken broth) and my husband and my son ordered Tonkotsu (pork). Both soup types were good enough to be considered authentic and tasty by the high/competitive standards in Japan. However, we would have preferred the soup to be a bit hotter. The noodles were cooked to an optimal texture. It would have been nice if we were given choices of noodle because Tonkotsu Ramen traditionally features thinner silkier noodles instead of the thicker curly noodles served here. In any event, if you like Ramen, this place is definitely worth a visit.

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    Best ramen in town. The broth is rich and the noodles have this amazing texture. Their chicken karaage is crispy and delicious!

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    Amazing ramen! The place is small so you may have to wait in line but the food is worth the wait.

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    Absolutely love this place, the soup is rich and the atmosphere in the store is good! recommend!

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    Kimonos Ramen & Poké

    3.7(3 reviews)
    8.5 km

    Conveniently located ramen shop near the T&T in Nepean. I got the signature Kimono ramen with extra…read moremeat. The meat was really good, the egg was well seasoned. I don't think it's the best ramen shop in Ottawa but it is good enough that I would return, and it's in a good location.

    I'm a fan of Bambu Restaurant, which has the same owners as Kimonos, and I looove Poké as well as…read moreRamen, so it was obvious that I needed to check this place out. I placed an order for pick up over the phone as online ordering isn't an option (yet? Maybe soon since they just recently opened?) and my order was ready for the time I asked for without any issues. The staff was friendly on the phone and in person during my experience. From what I could see in the restaurant, the decor was inviting and there were a few customers enjoying their dine in experience on a Tuesday evening. I got the Salmon Poké Bowl and asked for it to be spicy rather than regular. I got to choose which base I wanted between sushi rice, brown rice or greens. I picked the classic sushi rice. Overall, my bowl came to $28.25 including tax plus tip was extra. A bit pricey for a take out dish, but the sushi grade salmon was delicious and very fresh. There was a good amount of it, too, which I appreciated. It was a nice treat! I would love to try their Ahi Tuna Bowl next and eventually one of their ramen dishes. Currently they have 5 different ramen options and 5 different poké options available on their menu, so a small selection, but you only need a small but great tasting menu to be successful. They also have a variety of appealing appetizers and two dessert options. I'm curious to see if they will expand their menu in the future or keep it simple. Simplicity can be a nice thing when it works well! I will be back again soon!

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    Kimonos Ramen & Poké - Inside the restaurant

    Inside the restaurant

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    Chicken kaarage poke bowl (hold the sesame seeds) $19

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    Taki Ramen

    Taki Ramen

    4.4(8 reviews)
    3.2 km

    A new ramen place popped up and some friends asked to go. It's at the apartment complexes down on…read moreLees Ave. I've always wondered where the parking for the shops in the little strip were. It turns out, it's up the ramp on the left hand side. Once parked up here, there is a couple of glass doors and one of them takes you directly into the restaurant. Great to know for next time I'm in the area! As you walk down the stairs, you'll see it's renovated pretty nicely and not overly done. We grabbed a seat and were served with water pretty quickly. We had a look through the menu and they serve up more than just ramen. There's don, sukiyaki, code noodles as well as a bunch of sides. Since it was a pretty cold day, I knew I was going to settle on a ramen. I settled on the spicy tantan as I get that at many places. Service was good and the food came out pretty quickly. I started with the broth. It was alright. I got a second spoon with some chili oil and it that was OK too. I tried some of the ramen...it was OK. I don't know why but it reminded me of instant noodles so wasn't a huge fan of that especially at the price point. The egg was cooked well and the other toppings are decent as well. Portion size was standard but staff are super friendly and attentive. Even though the ramen I ordered was ok at best, it's nice to see more shops pop up around Ottawa. I'll definitely come back to try one of the dishes.

    Only 20% full Wednesday at 12:30PM. Waitress was nice, but…read moreyou had to flag her down if you need anything as she never checks in. We got the Genmaicha - its for the whole table and you get the cutest pot and cups. We also got a huge thermos of hot water so it was pretty much non-stop. Got Gyoza to start. It was good. I tried the Spicy Tantan without the chili oil. Still got pretty strong kick. Noodles were good, ground pork was good (spicy), egg was fine, lettuce worked better than I expected, bamboo was good too - nice crunchy kick. Fungus was excellent. I wish there was a marinated ground pork that was not spicy. I could not tell if the broth was amazing as my lips were tingling already. Also tried the Hawanmushi - it takes 20-30minutes they said so glad we ordered early. Loved the egg custard but not a fan of the savory sauce. Loved the shrimp, crab, shitake toppings and wish there were more! Cool to try and I was okay with the price ($9) but as I didn't like the flavor combo - will not get again. Sadly they were out of deep fried brown sugar mochi. Dango was something I have always wanted to try - it tasted like bland mochi. I thought each color would taste different but they all pretty much taste the same. Texture is nice just like soft mochi. Loved the icing. Very reasonable price ($6). 2 skewers of 3 Dango each per order. Mint candies at the end are super delicious too!

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    Taki Ramen - Welcome!

    Welcome!

    Taki Ramen - Genmaitcha

    Genmaitcha

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    Sansotei - Gyoza

    Sansotei

    3.8(4 reviews)
    19.2 km

    Very decent ramen with a nice broth, gently braised pork slices and nicely softened noodles. I wish…read morethere was a slightly larger quantity of accoutrements (seaweed, bamboo, mushrooms, etc.) per bowl of ramen. Also the seaweed salad was tiny. The restaurant itself was perhaps a bit cold (temperature).

    Love ramen, had been wanting to try since their opening!…read more Service, below fair. Not attentive. Slow. Forgetful. Low effort. Atmosphere worse with the very loud K-pop music and the restaurant's food app constantly dinging at the highest of volumes every 3 seconds. Acoustics, not great. Seating not the most comfortable. Tables are tiny. Not a lot of room. The food.. the fried chicken appy is a must.. perfect fried and golden, come out nice and hot. Gyoza with garlic and onion, good. Would get plain gyoza if I came back here. I love onion but it was a crazy amount. I kept most on the side for my ramen. Ramen.. not a lot of choice. I settled for the popular Black Shin which just means black garlic was added to the Shin. I brought my own cayenne pepper which is good as they kept forgetting to bring the chili oil. I never got it. Had to ask many times for soy sauce, came at the end of the meal. The noodles themselves were good. I brought my leftover broth home, I never waste a drop! Alcohol, you can choose from a beer (Sapporo) or sake. We opted for just water. Maybe an ok place for take out but I would think twice about being seated in here.

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    Sansotei - Front of the restaurant

    Front of the restaurant

    Sansotei - Pork belly and thin noodles

    Pork belly and thin noodles

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    Paper Tiger Noodle Bar

    4.4(8 reviews)
    2.8 km

    Absolutely wonderful experience at this establishment located at the corner of Bank and Sunnyside…read more The day was warm so the windows were open. I could have used some AC but that's okay, because the food more than made up for it and the service was excellent. Wings were incredible, and my garlic noodles were a lot more filling than I expected. Planning to return to try other dishes on the menu!

    We came here as a party of 3 on Friday night around 6:30 pm and there was no wait. They have a cute…read morepatio on the side, as well as indoor seating. We ordered a bunch of things to share. They have a good selection and apps and also noodles which are more individual meal portions but we decided to share and try everything. On Tuesdays, they have yakitori and I would love to come back to try that. The scallop crudo was lightly seasoned and fresh. I feel like it could have used a bit more citrus but overall it was good! The Korean fried chicken wings/drums were saucy, with something that tasted like a gochujang based sauce, as well as a ranch with dill. I didn't really taste the miso in the ranch too much, but I did enjoy the flavour profile. We also had the chicken karaage, which was lightly breaded and fried, and paired with a mayo. It was ok but a little plain. Next, we had the dan dan noodles. Dan dan noodles are traditionally very chewy have a nice bite to them but these noodles are a bit on the softer side. The flavour profile was good though. Lastly, we had the beast ramen. The smoked pork belly was nice and crisp and the soft boiled egg was nicely cooked. The noodles seem to be the same ones used in the dan dan noodles. It was enjoyable but the broth wasn't exactly ramen broth that I am used to. I would say that overall it was enjoyable, and prices were reasonable. Service was great. But there is definitely some room for improvement on the dishes. I would consider this more Asian fusion than a noodle bar.

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    Scallop Crudo

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