So Authentic! What a gem! Konjiki always impresses! I love their tempura! The seasoning salts take it up the level. The cold udon is my favourite. I purchased the $100 gift card which included 4 freebies; a bowl of ramen, a small donburi, gzoya, and a float drink for the month of April. May's promo includes a ramen and 3 floats. You gotta eat here! read more

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it was new year's eve and we came in for a warm bowl of ramen. even though they were busy, they were able to get us seated. the music was pumping, so we grabbed a beer, takowasabi, and two bowls of ramen -- angus wagyu (super sized) and the signature clam with intense shoyu. the clam ramen had a strong shoyu base, but i wished the clam flavor stood out more. the angus wagyu was also shoyu-based, similar but with a nice twist. solid experience overall, though my usual go-to here is still the black tonkotsu. read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - wagyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Be prepared to wait a little bit because every time I've come here (weekday lunch and weekend dinner time) there always seems so be somewhat of a line. However, theyre tucked away in a quiet area of elm street, and very spacious inside, and their service is super quick, which makes the wait not too bad. Ai always go for their chicken ramen because it's subtle and not too salty, yet still filling . With the pork it adds more savouryness which is nice :) Very solid everyday restaurant, and would definitely be back soon! read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time here and I absolutely loved it! I will be back for my b day we drove up from Buffalo to come here and it was amazing read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

ramen for lunch! the broth was clam based and very light! easy on the stomach for sure and not super fatty or heavy~ i really prefer light broths compared to a tonkotsu broth! everything else was pretty standard. the noodles were cooked well! I didn't really like the pork belly (but I never usually do anyways). the broth was its saving grace tbh! service was quite slow. maybe they were short staffed that day but it took us a really long time to get our orders taken and the attention of the wait staff. inside had ample seating. very casual and modern despite the unassuming entrance! read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - clam ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First time so I got the Signature Clam Broth Ramen - mild shio - clam, chicken, pork clear soup base, sous-vide pork Chashu, porchini paste, white truffle oil, arugula, red onion, basil, pea shoot stems, braised bamboo shoot, leek, pancetta. The broth is light but packed with clam flavor and elevated with the listed components. Noodles had good texture. Egg was cooked custardy short of runny. Parts of sous vide pork were either tender or dry. Service was good. Decent amount of seating for small groups. read more

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Second time trying this chain out - different location this time. First time I went to another location more than 5 years ago. Vancouver doesn't have a clam based both ramen joint and was quite excited to have some again. Service was good, waited not too long to get a table for 5 people. We ordered the signature soup and the deep fried mushroom appie. The DF mushroom appie was disappointed. Tasted like old oil and the mushroom were sliced so thinly that it didn't have any mushroom flavour or texture. The ramen and soup were tasty - until the next day. It gave us both tummy aches! It could have been the appy, or the ramen. Not sure but I don't think I will be visiting this particular location anytime soon. read more

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Great food and an incredibly pet‑friendly spot for service dogs. Their ramen is my favorite -- perfectly creamy with chashu that melts in your mouth. The staff is warm and attentive, always checking in and greeting us with such cheerful energy. The ambiance is also great with cozy sounding christmas song read more

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I ordered the Wagyu Ramen. It tasted really bland... The service was fine. Wish the restaurant could be more spacious.

Michelin recommended ramen spot. I really enjoyed this spot. The ramen was good and the server was exceptionally nice. The kitchen has made extra or something like that, regardless he gave me a free appy on the house. Probably wasn't a big deal for him but it really made my experience extra special. read more

If you don't have an allergy to clam, you should try this CLAM SHIO RAMEN asap. Easily the best ramen broth I had in Toronto and I understand why they said this combination of clam, chicken and pork broth was "FULL BODIED" just like full bodied wine! Their noodles game was strong as well. Both ramen & cold udon noodles very bouncy and cooked well! Only thing I did not care much was their tempura, I had better ones before. But again this clam broth!!!! read more

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I came here for lunch on a holiday and waited about half hour for a seat. We tried the signature clam intense shoyu ramen and the Asakusa tendon bowl. We really enjoyed the ramen which had a nice complex but well rounded broth. the porcini sauce and black truffle sauce didn't over power the dish which was lovely. The Asakusa tendon bowl was less impressive. it comes with 2 prawns, 3 seafood (salmon, Herring roe and eel) and 3 vegetables. The tempura was rather unremarkable, it wasn't particularly light, and the default serving of it with sauce drizzled over didn't have any standout flavours so I recommend asking for more sauce. I didn't find the dish quite hot enough and rice was slightly overcooked. The piece of eel was also small, not at all like the larger pieces of tempura eel you'd find at tempura restaurants in Vancouver. They also served this way before the rest of the ramen orders arrived so I wish they had the foresight to time things accordingly so our table could eat their dishes together at once. Overall, tempura bowl is only 3* but the ramen is good and service is friendly. The space is a bit cramped and the location is not wheelchair accessible. read more

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One of my favourite ramen spots in Toronto to go especially for the chilly cold weather lately. I went on a weekday night and it was pretty busy so I recommend calling ahead to add yourself on a waitlist. Intense Clam Shoyu Ramen: It was my first time having clam ramen since I usually like to have Tonkotsu ramen and decided to give it a try based on other reviews I have seen. I really liked how light it tasted as it wasn't too overwhelming in flavour. If you aren't big on creamy ramen broths, I highly recommend the shoyu broth. It's a bit on the pricey side but the quality was worth it. read more

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I wanted to try as this is Michelin recommended. The service was excellent and attentive. I got the intense shoyu ramen and the unagi temaki. The noodle is freshly made and chewy, just the right texture. The ramen itself was average. I was expecting a lot more for being Michelin recommended. It was very strong shoyu flavored, but no layered flavors. The temaki is also underwhelming as the flavor did not show well with the sauce overwhelms the overall flavor. I did see a lot of people getting tempura and the portion is quite large. read more

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Ramen was at the same price as previous few years. However it was a bit too buttery/oily. They forgot our Tempura dish and we had to chase them down. Tempura shrimp was hot, fresh and crispy, but I think they gave wrong type of source to dip in. Service was good initially when they often check on us if water needed to be replenished. But as the night goes on, they stopped doing that and you had to ask them to refill water. read more

This has become one of my favorite ramen spots when visiting the 6ix. Authentic ramen with a rich broth, fresh noodles and premium ingredients. My friends and I stopped by to sample a lil bit of everything. We shared the wagyu shoyu, shoyu black and spicy red ramen. We also ordered some curry, Katsu don and some shrimp tempura. We all agreed the wagyu shoyu was our favorite. The bowl was packed with plenty of meat. Everything from beef bone, brisket and high quality beef meat. The black truffle sauce added some nice flavor as well. The curry is also a must order. You get a nice thick curry with a big piece of katsu. We really enjoyed our meal here. Food is really fresh and price wise definitely reasonable right in down town. They have plenty of seating for small and large parties. Theres a lot vegetarian options as well. So glad my friends from the area recommended this spot. Despite the hot summer heat this Konjiki was so worth it. read more

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My friends and I had just left a wine tasting and we were hungry! Somebody suggested Konjiki Ramen and it sounded like a great idea so off we went! Their Elm St. location is in what appears to be an old house. Charming. The dining room is small but fairly open, with a partially open concept kitchen at the back. Everything on the menu looked good but we all eventually settled on our own favourites. I had the Smokey Black Tonkotsu Ramen and it was hot, and rich in flavour, perfect for a cool day. Others had the Spicy Red Tonkotsu Ramen and Clam Shio Ramen. Everything looked good. From the silence, it must have been good! Our server was great, even taking some time to chat with us. For good food and good service, this is a place to visit! read more

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A small place but seating was well organized and food was delicious! Would definitely go again! read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

They have very beautiful descriptions on their ramen on the menu, but the food is actually very bad: beef is not fresh or tender, broth not tasty. This is the first time I tried this restaurant, the worst ramen I've ever had. Will not come back again. read more

Got the Original Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen Supersize for $21. The pork is thin style. Pros: - Noodles are cooked well. - Broth is not oily and well seasoned. A nice creamy broth. Broth is not as heavy as typical ramens. - Tempura is OK. Mushroom, Yam, Pumpkin are good but broccoli was not that great. Cons: - Service is quite bad. Long wait for the actual food and to pay for the bill. - Supersize bowl isn't actually that big. Not sure if it's worth the extra money. - Toppings are minimal (doesn't even come with an egg). - In my opinion, there's nothing too special about the ramen and tempura. It's just average. Note: I've been here before and feel like the first time I went here was much better than when I went in 2023. read more

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A friend brought me here for lunch, as she was craving the lobster ramen and I wanted to try the wagyu. This is the only Konjiki location that has the lobster, and both it and the wagyu are limited quantity. The location was busy but we were still seated right away. We had to flag down one of the wait staff to order, but once we did it only took about 10 minutes for the food to come out. The wagyu ramen is very good, with a good portion of beef. Honestly, my favorite part was the broth (chicken and beef), it was SO flavorful and great on a cold, rainy day. We also got the karaage chicken and it was just okay in my opinion. Nothing special, but the dipping sauce was good. This is a solid ramen spot and I really enjoyed my meal here! read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Wagyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Deliciously rich ramen with perfect ramen noodles. We went on a Thursday night and waited about 15min for a table. Tried several different ramens and the tempura and karaage as apps. The broth is so rich, creamy, and delicious. There's definitely more than pork in the broth base - seafood, mushrooms? Layers of flavor. The tamago was cooked perfectly and opened up to a semi-gooey center. The karaage was thinly battered and fried well (eat while hot!) The tempura was good - seafood tasted fresh, batter thin/light, but having the sauce poured on before coming to the table does dampen the crispiness factor - would have preferred on the side. Would definitely recommend! read more

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This quaint ramen restaurant was jam-packed when I arrived, but being a South Florida resident, I needed some warm soup on a cold Toronto night. Since I love spicy food, I opted for a bowl of spicy red tonkatsu ramen with an egg. This was comfort in a bowl (a big bowl at that!). The egg yolk was perfectly runny and dripped from my spoon throughout the soup. Although I don't usually expect the spic level to match my expectations, it was just right. The broth had a lot of depth and flavor, the handmade noodles were chewy and filling, and the pork was tender and juicy. This bowl of ramen was exactly what I needed to warm me up from the inside. read more

Tried Konjiki Ramen's Downtown location for the first time, I know they are super popular in Japan - so I was really looking forward. We tried the original shoyu tonkotsu ramen, gyoza, and the takoyaki between two people - which honestly got us satisfied. The broth was tasty and creamy, but I don't think it lives up to the 1 Michelin star. There was also very little protein. The gyoza and takoyaki were good apps! Service was good, and the spot tends to get busy. read more

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I have to say that though the Ramen is really good and I recommend it, it doesn't live up to the 1 Michelin Star they claim to have (or at least their Japanese location has). Also I have had better Ramen in Toronto, but having said that it's definitely tarty. I had Spicy Miso Ramen and asked for mild but coughed for 5 minutes in the first taste after eating some red pepper. My friend's Shoyu Ramen was better read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Thoroughly disappointed after visiting on three different occasions. Their famous clam broth, to me was like, mildly seasoned hot water with colouring. Didn't taste one bit of clam. The noodles were not what I would have expect from a world class restaurant with multiple locations all over the GTA and the world. Perhaps it's the difficulty of maintaining quality control or finding the right chef. May be I should try their other locations, but from my recollection, it wasn't mind blowing, otherwise I'd be a repeat patron. read more

Food was good. We enjoyed the ramen and tempura. However, this is probably the worst service I've received in a Japanese restaurant. The dine in space is a long rectangular space. We sat at the far end. The food came slow. The only chance you see your server is when they bring your food or when they bring food to the table next to you. If you forget to ask for something when they show up, you probably have to wait another 30 minutes to see them. They never check on you. This is a ramen place but prepare to spend 2 hours dining read more

Found this small ramen place from Google Map. It showed lots of good reviews, so we went and give it a try. It's actually not bad at all! I personally like the deep fried mushroom and deep fried oysters the most. Lack of staff tho, only the owner and his wife( I' m guessing) were serving the front during lunch time. It might took much longer than u thought to have dishes brought to your table. read more

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Noticed that this place serves beef ramen which is quite rare as most places are chicken or pork. Never had a chance to give it a try since it was usually only being served on days that were inconvenient for me. Finally as date would have it things worked out and here I am. Loved all the variety of cuts of beef that was included which kept every bite interesting but different in flavour from one bite to the next. Also opted for the fried king mushroom and this was definitely a great addition. If you like chips you'll love the fried mushrooms! read more

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Location/Service This restaurant is along Elm Street, which is a few steps away from Eaton Centre - easily accessible by TTC. Street parking is available and there is Green P nearby. This place is a little tough to spot because there's no big sign, but if you look closely by the entrances, you will see the sign and its second restaurant, Akimitsu. The ramen is on the upper level - but the waiting service will be on the main floor. The restaurant itself is small, can probably fit around 15-20 people at once - so be conscious of waiting times. Pretty standard decor (modern and stylish) - their utensils seem to be on a higher quality, which was nice. Staff were nice, friendly and orders came pretty quick. Food Tried their signature clam broth ramen - which is different compared to other ramen places. It's not as oily like the usually pork bone based ones. The clam flavor is strong (may not be everyone's preference) and it gives off a nice fresh, clean taste. I got it with the mild shio based, you can try it with the intense shoyu base as well, which I think may be a little bit more on the saltier side. The noodles itself were great - chewy and firm. The sous-vide chashu was not dry or hard to chew on. I'm not a huge fan of sous-vide, so in my personal opinion I think it's okay. All the other complimentary toppings like bamboo shoots and leeks matched well with the overall ramen presentation and taste. Note - there is no egg, but you can add it as an option. Overall this place is pretty consistent and similar to their original North York location - definitely swing by if you are in the area for a meal! read more

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The food has gotten slightly more refined- tamago and miso soup in picture. They also keep refilling my water. read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The last time I was here was pre pandemic and I remembered leaving here super happy and satisfied. Fast forward things haven't been as consistent and I'm disappointed, felt like I left dissatisfied. Staff shortage and inflation has definitely made the once enjoyable experiences a now treasured memory. Although I'm glad the pandemic hasn't shrink the amount of stores but I definitely prefer the north york one. We went around dinner which was busy, the wait was approx 20-30 mins but no info is taken down so you gotta stick around or risk having your table being taken by those who wait there. The waiting area by the entrance is small with only a few seats in the tiny hall way and the front. Upstairs was closed so downstairs was the only option. It was my sister's first experience and I was looking forward to eating here as I raved about it quite often. We got the orginal pork shoyu and the intense version of the signature clam. The orginal tastes just like I remember it but the intense signature clam wasn't as intense as they claim it to be. I didn't find a difference between the signature clam. I was a little disappointed, we got the karrage to start and I remember it as being juicy, tender, crispy but the first initial bite tasted kinda like KFC. A bit greasy, not as tender and crispy as I recall but the wasabi mayo was delicious as usual. Unfortunately I guess it was just bad timing as there were only two servers. I felt like there was no actual "service" I had to ask for water unlike back then as soon as you were seated water was brought to the table regardless if you were to order extra drinks. When the karrage arrived we didn't have any cutlery, I tried to ask but our server but I guess he didn't hear and quickly left to service other tables. I wasn't gonna eat with my hands so waiting to flag someone down was difficult. When we finally did, one of them quickly apologized which was fine, by then I was pretty hangry. Getting the bill was even harder, we sat close to the entrance but aside from never coming once to do a quality test, flagging someone down was hard. When we did I was pretty much over this place and just wanted to quickly get out. There was no engagement whatsoever, felt like tipping was unnecessary but oh well times are tough and I get it. read more

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I think the food here is amazing for the price point. They let you know how long it will take. I'd rather wait for good food than to receive rushed, sub par food. Waiting for food to be done properly is an authentic Japanese experience. I keep coming back her for their consistency and am thankful that this is a value they will not compromise. read more

Maybe it's because I've been hearing about this place and its Michelin star for so long, but I'm slightly disappointed by the actual ramen. In my opinion, there just wasn't anything really special about it. While I could taste hints of the famous clam broth, I certainly wouldn't consider it "intense" by any means. The noodles were very mediocre, just the standard thin ones you could find at a random Japanese restaurant (or possibly even homemade...). Toppings were scarce - however, the pork chashu was quite tender and delicate, and the tamago add-on was delectable as well. Overall, though, it was just a rather uninspired bowl. This location is still in its soft opening phase, but happily the experience was quite smooth from ordering to food arrival to paying - the waitress at the door was quick to inform us that it is currently cash only, which we appreciated. Once again though, there was nothing exceptional about the service, which was dry and professional. No one checked up on us, offered water refills, or asked for feedback about the food. Oh right, at one point during the meal I did smell something burning from the open kitchen. At first I thought I was hallucinating, until my dining companion also looked in that direction with a weird look on his face... read more

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I've been to the one in North York, and got the mild shio the last time I was there. This time, coming here, I decided to try the (ever so) slightly richer shoyu! On Tuesdays, they offer the wagyu special, but we opted not to order it. My boyfriend got the original shoyu tonkotsu ramen. The place was quite empty, and so we were served quite fast. We also ordered the chicken karaage + Asahi beer special - the beer arrived first, while the karaage came during our meal. The karaage was quite disappointing; I would've preferred it to be slightly crispier and leaner, but it had quite a bit of loose breading with lots of chicken fat. My shoyu ramen was nice and light, though you couldn't taste the clam broth at all. Instead, the porcini mushroom and chicken flavour overpowered. It was a fairly small bowl of noodles, and a nice contrast to the much richer tonkotsu ramen. The tonkotsu ramen was super creamy; each strand of noodle was generously coated with a thick and glossy sheen of pork fat and oil. While the ramen was good, it was a little too one-dimensional in taste for me... moreover, I found the broth to lack compared to other places (ahem Ichiran ahem). It seemed a bit artificially milky, and wasn't as comforting or homely as I typically like. I remember when there was so much hype around Konjiki - however, with all the new ramen options popping up around town, it no longer seems to be that good. I'll probably try the other options (e.g., Hakata Ramen, etc.) before coming back again! read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Intense shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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It is almost the worst restaurant I have ever tried! There is only one cook and very few waiters, But they got too much online orders. My friends and I have spent more than 40 minutes waiting for our dish. it's unacceptable!!! You should at least remind me of it. Anyways, the tastes are good, Suitable for those who have plenty of Free time to waste! read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - dining area - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I had the Beef Gyu-Udon and it was the worst "Japanese" food I've had to date. It was completely flavourless, no mirin, no soy sauce, no salt, nothing. Even the colour looked as if you just boiled all the beef and tossed everything together. The egg was not even remotely edible, it seems they just cracked a raw egg and hoped the steam would cook it. The beef was the frozen beef rolls you can buy at any Asian grocery for cheap. There are so many better Japanese spots in the area and the city. Avoid read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Having tried the lobster ramen in North York, I was excited to see the downtown location opening up! The clam broth was amazing! We were worried it would be overpowering but it was actually quite subtle. The tonkotsu was rich and very flavourful. As another Yelper mentioned, the noodles were reminiscent of soba. The mini tendon (tempura on rice) was such a nice accompaniment. Solid pieces of veg (okra, king mushroom, and lotus root) and seafood (shrimp, salmon, and squid). I'm definitely looking forward to the tendon restaurant so I can get a larger portion of tempura on rice with that yummy sauce! read more

Konjiki Ramen Downtown - Storefront! - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Clam broth isn't for everyone. I will have to say I'm not a fan of it either so I always go for their other ramen, which hit the spot. My only peeve is that it does cost around $20 after tax and tip for ramen so it's quite an expensive meal. I remember when you can get it for $15 back in the day :( read more

Went on a Wednesday to try their special lobster menu. Conclusion: you don't have to come here on Wednesday anymore. Don't get me wrong, it is quite a big portion of meat. However with that price tag, I expected the lobster be warm or hot, but not just come from the cold fridge (extreme cold fridge mind you) temperature. The food presentation is nice, and the service is good; but at that point it didn't matter. I really doubt I will return... P.s. extremely thirsty after the meal. read more

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