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tl;dr the signature creamy chicken broth is sure to satisfy, even if it doesn't quite contend for the title of best bowl of ramen Vancouver's food scene tends to lean on the affordable side, and Maruhachi Ra-men is no different. Maruhachi (originally known as Marutama) opened its first Vancouver location in the West End over a decade ago, dedicating itself to a single dish: tori-paitan (creamy chicken broth) ramen. The wild popularity has led to multiple new locations popping up across Metro Vancouver, although pundits have lamented that Maruhachi's quality has diminished with the expansion. Nonetheless, I was eager to try Maruhachi for myself. The West End location makes its home just off the busy Robson St. Thin wooden slats across the storefront foreshadow the aesthetically geometric designs inside. Dark wooden stools are pressed up to two-seater tables, and a narrow L-shaped counter runs along the kitchen in the back. Japanese pop plays softly around the space. My partner and I visited for early weekday lunch, and Maruhachi boasted a steady stream of dine-in and takeout customers. The menu was straightforward: the soups shared the same base with varying degrees of toppings. We opted for the Cha-shu Tamago Ramen with an extra shoyu egg. The salty, creamy broth tasted almost as though the components of chicken noodle soup had been boiled down into a single, thick stock. The noodles were somewhat firmer and less springy than I hoped. The perfectly soft-boiled shoyu eggs were phenomenal, while the equisitely tender pork was too subtle in flavor. Otherwise topped with just some shallots and nori, I found myself wanting additional toppings or components for my ramen. The service was efficient, and our bill worked out to about $15. At its best, the ramen was very good. However, some of the components were lackluster, and the overall combination of ingredients felt slightly disjointed. Nonetheless, Maruhachi would be a solid and affordable neighborhood spot for toasty comfort food on a dreary day.
Chashu ramen + curry don with an extra order of noodles was perfect for 2 to share. The ramen broth is flavourful and chashu super tender! Loved the warmth of the curry sauce!
This was a super authentic experience. This is a small establishment with limited seating to approximately 20 patrons. We got the pork curry rice which was DELICIOUS. Flavors just meld so well together. A full-bodied experience with every bite. We split a ramen because we wanted to save room for the rest of our food crawl. Ramen broth was silky, smooth, flavorful, creamy without cream. Exquisite. Reminds me of the ramen in Japan. We got an extra Ajitsuke Tamago (ramen egg) and I'm so glad we did! The egg was PERFECT, marinated beautifully and so jammy on the inside. I love bamboo in my ramen so also added this as a side. Noodle refills are only $2!! Fantastic. I dare say this was one of the best ramen experiences of my life. 5 STARS.
Maruhachi Ra-men is a small chain that offers awesome Ramen. This location near Stanley Park provides a cozy, authentic, environment. Their chicken broth is fairly creamy. I had the aka ramen, which included ground nuts and chili. It was just the right spice level. The pork shoulder chashu topping was tender and full of flavor. The other ingredients--seaweed, green onion, cilantro, bean sprout namuru, and lemon--made it quite complex. Best of all, the thin noodles were the perfect al dente, providing a satisfying meal. Another plus is the beer list. I've struggled to find good dark beers in Vancouver, and Maruhachi offers one of my favorites, Coedo Black Lager. Service was very quick--with this many customers it has to be. There's usually a line, so best to go at an odd time. I went at 3 pm and there was no problem getting in.
Came in just before closing, no line and food came quick! The white broth was super rich and very good. Egg was only okay, the yolk was more solid than I would have liked. Otherwise the normal flavour was perfectly seasoned for me.
Small and cozy restaurant. Fast service. Friendly. Ramen hit the spot after a long day of walking in the rain. Chicken base broth was delicious. Noodles were firm. Veggies were fresh
This location is spacious and welcoming. Staff were friendly and provided a basket for our bags. The food came out quickly after ordering. The broth is rich and has a light chicken flavour. Because the noodles and soup aren't very salty, they provide a salty ramen sauce you can add to your preference (caution: it's very salty so add only a few drops at a time). I enjoyed the aosa seaweed ramen which comes with a generous portion of seaweed. I recommend getting the fried garlic chips too!
Ramen featuring Chicken broth, thin white ramen noodles instead of the traditional egg noodles. The broth is a bit on the salty side but flavorful. The staff is very good in making sure if there is any allergies in the group and ask the kitchen to clean their dishes before cooking for the person with allergies.
Fun place to eat at with excellent food and great prices. I got the original and my wife got an upgraded bowl and we were very happy with our meals
This was hands down the best ramen I have ever had! Service was friendly and fast. The ramen was creamy and delicious. We loved the garlic chips to snack on and add to our bowls. Also really like that they had a vegetarian option available, which seemed kind of rare for the area.
Needed to find a quick bite near the hotel and we wanted ramen after a morning hike. So we found this place in a walking distance from the hotel. We got there and the serving staff seated us shortly. Great service, quite prompt and very welcoming. The store is roomy and airy. And I can smell the aroma from the broth. We ordered 2 bowls of ramen: shoyu ramen and chashu ramen. Both tasted great and not too salty. Only thing I'll comment on is the thin noodles, as I prefer the option to choose a thicker noodle. However the region of the ramen is only for thin noodles. So that's all good. I like the sign that tells you how to order the texture of the noodles. This place is a must try.
You have to get ramen in Vancouver and this place is definitely a good one. An easy place to go alone or with a friend when you need some comfort. Tamago Ramen had a rich and creamy chicken broth, tender pork Chashu, and good toppings. I prefer a more flavorful ramen but I still really enjoyed. Dashimaki egg omelette was the perfect texture and taste. Savory and a little sweet. Service was also great, they're really nice and it feels so cozy.
We came on a rainy Monday afternoon. It wasn't busy at all. We were going to go to ramen danbo, but our Uber driver recommended this place. I'm not sure if he had an ulterior motive to go to a closer destination. I wasn't too impressed with the ramen. The broth was a little bland. Service was fine. The space was cozy, nothing spectacular. I would not return nor recommend.
Stopped by Maruhachi on a Saturday lunchtime after our long commute from Seattle. this restaurant is 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. read more
tl;dr the signature creamy chicken broth is sure to satisfy, even if it doesn't quite contend for the title of best bowl of ramen Vancouver's food scene tends to lean on the affordable side, and Maruhachi Ra-men is no different. Maruhachi (originally known as Marutama) opened its first Vancouver location in the West End over a decade ago, dedicating itself to a single dish: tori-paitan (creamy chicken broth) ramen. The wild popularity has led to multiple new locations popping up across Metro Vancouver, although pundits have lamented that Maruhachi's quality has diminished with the expansion. Nonetheless, I was eager to try Maruhachi for myself. The West End location makes its home just off the busy Robson St. Thin wooden slats across the storefront foreshadow the aesthetically geometric designs inside. Dark wooden stools are pressed up to two-seater tables, and a narrow L-shaped counter runs along the kitchen in the back. Japanese pop plays softly around the space. My partner and I visited for early weekday lunch, and Maruhachi boasted a steady stream of dine-in and takeout customers. The menu was straightforward: the soups shared the same base with varying degrees of toppings. We opted for the Cha-shu Tamago Ramen with an extra shoyu egg. The salty, creamy broth tasted almost as though the components of chicken noodle soup had been boiled down into a single, thick stock. The noodles were somewhat firmer and less springy than I hoped. The perfectly soft-boiled shoyu eggs were phenomenal, while the equisitely tender pork was too subtle in flavor. Otherwise topped with just some shallots and nori, I found myself wanting additional toppings or components for my ramen. The service was efficient, and our bill worked out to about $15. At its best, the ramen was very good. However, some of the components were lackluster, and the overall combination of ingredients felt slightly disjointed. Nonetheless, Maruhachi would be a solid and affordable neighborhood spot for toasty comfort food on a dreary day. read more
10 months ago
Chashu ramen + curry don with an extra order of noodles was perfect for 2 to share. The ramen broth is flavourful and chashu super tender! Loved the warmth of the curry sauce! read more
3 months ago
This was a super authentic experience. This is a small establishment with limited seating to approximately 20 patrons. We got the pork curry rice which was DELICIOUS. Flavors just meld so well together. A full-bodied experience with every bite. We split a ramen because we wanted to save room for the rest of our food crawl. Ramen broth was silky, smooth, flavorful, creamy without cream. Exquisite. Reminds me of the ramen in Japan. We got an extra Ajitsuke Tamago (ramen egg) and I'm so glad we did! The egg was PERFECT, marinated beautifully and so jammy on the inside. I love bamboo in my ramen so also added this as a side. Noodle refills are only $2!! Fantastic. I dare say this was one of the best ramen experiences of my life. 5 STARS. read more
3 months ago
Maruhachi Ra-men is a small chain that offers awesome Ramen. This location near Stanley Park provides a cozy, authentic, environment. Their chicken broth is fairly creamy. I had the aka ramen, which included ground nuts and chili. It was just the right spice level. The pork shoulder chashu topping was tender and full of flavor. The other ingredients--seaweed, green onion, cilantro, bean sprout namuru, and lemon--made it quite complex. Best of all, the thin noodles were the perfect al dente, providing a satisfying meal. Another plus is the beer list. I've struggled to find good dark beers in Vancouver, and Maruhachi offers one of my favorites, Coedo Black Lager. Service was very quick--with this many customers it has to be. There's usually a line, so best to go at an odd time. I went at 3 pm and there was no problem getting in. read more
Came in just before closing, no line and food came quick! The white broth was super rich and very good. Egg was only okay, the yolk was more solid than I would have liked. Otherwise the normal flavour was perfectly seasoned for me. read more
11 months ago
Small and cozy restaurant. Fast service. Friendly. Ramen hit the spot after a long day of walking in the rain. Chicken base broth was delicious. Noodles were firm. Veggies were fresh read more
2 years ago
This location is spacious and welcoming. Staff were friendly and provided a basket for our bags. The food came out quickly after ordering. The broth is rich and has a light chicken flavour. Because the noodles and soup aren't very salty, they provide a salty ramen sauce you can add to your preference (caution: it's very salty so add only a few drops at a time). I enjoyed the aosa seaweed ramen which comes with a generous portion of seaweed. I recommend getting the fried garlic chips too! read more
1 year ago
Ramen featuring Chicken broth, thin white ramen noodles instead of the traditional egg noodles. The broth is a bit on the salty side but flavorful. The staff is very good in making sure if there is any allergies in the group and ask the kitchen to clean their dishes before cooking for the person with allergies. read more
This was hands down the best ramen I have ever had! Service was friendly and fast. The ramen was creamy and delicious. We loved the garlic chips to snack on and add to our bowls. Also really like that they had a vegetarian option available, which seemed kind of rare for the area. read more
3 years ago
Needed to find a quick bite near the hotel and we wanted ramen after a morning hike. So we found this place in a walking distance from the hotel. We got there and the serving staff seated us shortly. Great service, quite prompt and very welcoming. The store is roomy and airy. And I can smell the aroma from the broth. We ordered 2 bowls of ramen: shoyu ramen and chashu ramen. Both tasted great and not too salty. Only thing I'll comment on is the thin noodles, as I prefer the option to choose a thicker noodle. However the region of the ramen is only for thin noodles. So that's all good. I like the sign that tells you how to order the texture of the noodles. This place is a must try. read more
2 years ago
You have to get ramen in Vancouver and this place is definitely a good one. An easy place to go alone or with a friend when you need some comfort. Tamago Ramen had a rich and creamy chicken broth, tender pork Chashu, and good toppings. I prefer a more flavorful ramen but I still really enjoyed. Dashimaki egg omelette was the perfect texture and taste. Savory and a little sweet. Service was also great, they're really nice and it feels so cozy. read more
We came on a rainy Monday afternoon. It wasn't busy at all. We were going to go to ramen danbo, but our Uber driver recommended this place. I'm not sure if he had an ulterior motive to go to a closer destination. I wasn't too impressed with the ramen. The broth was a little bland. Service was fine. The space was cozy, nothing spectacular. I would not return nor recommend. read more
Heard from my colleague this was his fave ramen place so decided to give it a try! I ordered the simple tamago ramen. Love how it's a whole egg and not stingy with half an egg! Came with two slices of cha shu and some spring onions and some seaweed! The infamous fried garlic chips is now extra which is a little much. I found the broth to be extremely salty! Not sure if they put too much salt... I prefer thicker noodles rather than thin but they made the thin noodle Al dente just the way I prefer it! Hate soggy noodles! Overall it was decent! Came right when they open so no need to lineup so another plus! read more
Literally the creamiest ramen I've ever had in my life. Super delicious and hearty meal. Service was quick and helpful! Casual ambiance and very cute bright environment. Definitely a unique type of ramen and must try if you're in Vancouver! read more
Multiple friends recommended me to try Marutama and I am so so glad I did. Although I haven't tried a creamy chicken-based ramen before, I had high hopes.... And marutama delivered. I ordered the spicy chashu ramen with a kaedama (extra noodle) as well. The soup was creamy, very aromatic, and with slight hints of spice. Comparing the chicken soup base to a pork base, I thought the soup wasn't as oily and heavy and actually felt very light and refreshing. The noodles were thin and cooked perfectly for a great bite. The chashu meat slices were thin, very soft and on the leaner side. I also enjoyed the diced cabbage/lettuce within the bowl which added different textures in the ramen. Each table had extra condiments you could add such as fried garlic slices, white sesame and red chilli flakes, and I added them all. I thought they brought out the flavour of the soup even more, especially the extra garlic. Also, the Kaedama portion is quite large so make sure you're hungry! Overall I extremely enjoyed the ramen here and will definitely be back very very soon. read more
Delicious! Got seated relatively quickly (make sure your whole party is there), considering it was a Friday night. I ordered the ASA ramen (chicken broth, ground nuts and chili) which was fantastic. Pork was thinly sliced and delicious and egg was on point (as was the cabbage?? Surprisingly good). Watch out that the egg is marinated in soy and pork, so not Muslim friendly. Great ramen with a cup of hot tea! read more
There are many ramen places in Vancouver, especially in the area off Robson street. Being back from a 2 week trip in Tokyo I miss a good bowl of ramen. The ramen here at Maruhachi is amazing with a rich chicken broth! I love the thin round ramen noodles versus the other thicker types. There was no wait and we got to enjoy the ramen quickly after being seated. The price is right and the environment is clean and comfy. read more
5 years ago
Authentic ramen. Delicious. Fast. I am from out of province so I had a list of places I wanted to est at. Out of all the ramen places this place stood out. I only had time for 1 ramen restaurant. And I'm glad I ended up here. Ramen was great. The broth was rich and flavourful but not heavy at the same time. Toppings were generous and that egg was to die for!!! I loved how they give you an assortment of toppings, the garlic topping elevated my ramen so much! I would of preferred my noodles thicker. But these freshly made thin noodles tasted so good I ordered an extra refill! Yup my yelp tip is for just $2.50 get a noodles refill. Such a great deal and it beats getting a the double portion ramen which just gives you a 2 slices of meat for $4 more. Its hard to notice on the menu but they have different names for different sized bowls. So get the basic bowls bc all they do is add an egg or 2 pieces of meat which really isn't worth it. Order it on the side. There was a line. But it moved fast as most people just ate their food and left. We were in and out within an hour on a busy Friday night. Overall I been to other ramen places in van before but this was one of my faves so far! read more
One day I was walking from downtown to visit English Bay with my darling. It was about the lunch time on my way in West End and I felt like trying any good ramen in town. I found this restaurant has very good rating so I queues outside the restaurant though I felt like starving at that moment. The restaurant group that runs this Raman restaurant has other different ramen restaurants like the one I've visited in the Main Street. My last experience wasn't very satisfactory but this time I saw many people were queueing so I must give it a try. After 20min wait, we got the table and we ordered the signature Shoyu ramen and Aka Ramen. Both ramen were having the same signature chicken soup as the base. Aka has additional grounded nuts and chilli that further enriched the taste. The chicken soup was creamy and tasty that you want to drink it all after you finished the ramen. The pork slides were nicely done without overcooked. By adding the lemon juice to the Raman it gave a very fresh citrus note to the spicy flavour. I was regret that I didn't order the kaedama. Regarding the environment and service, the servers were friendly and attentive. They served fast and maintained a very clean environment with sufficient distance between the tables. I believe this restaurant might be the best of breed amongst the peers in the same group. read more
This is one of the best ramen I've had so far in North America. The chicken broth was so good. It looked creamy and heavy but it does not taste that way. It has a nice balance of umami and flavor that it was not too salty at all. It was served with thin ramen noodles that soaks up the flavor with each slurp. I would come here all the time if I lived closer! read more
2 years ago
Foods great, portions are good shoyu ramen is 10/10 add an egg for extra money but still completely reasonable. Love it. Yum read more
The Cha-shu Tamago Ramen is a true delight for the senses. The creamy chicken broth sets the stage, offering a comforting and rich base for the dish. The soft-boiled egg, marinated in a soy and pork infusion, adds a silky texture and a burst of savory flavor. The extra pork chashu takes the ramen to the next level with its succulent and perfectly cooked slices, providing a delectable balance of meat and fat. This bowl of ramen is a must-try, showcasing the artistry and expertise of the chef in creating a harmonious combination of flavors and textures. Service here was also exceptionally good. The servers were courteous and extremely efficient. Definitely was on the of the highlights of dining here! read more
It's reasonably priced, service is fast and friendly, and the food is decent. Wife and I liked the ramen, but thought both of our broths were very bland. I had the shoyu and my wife has the chashu tamago. Wife added a ton of garlic flakes to hers, while I put a fair amount of chili flakes in mine. The noodles themselves were great, and the pork was pretty good. Perhaps chicken broth just isn't our cup of tea. read more
3 years ago
Walked in and was immediately greeted by the wait staff. The ambiance in the restaurant was just chill not overly crowded. The presentation of the noodles was so pretty and food was amazing. Highly recommend giving this place a try. read more
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It was my first time trying chicken broth, usually ramen places around my home town only serve pork bone broth. This was for sure a new experience. The egg was perfectly made, half raw on the inside, the meat was so soft, the flavor of the chicken and meat balanced the sodium content. The seaweed that they used inside was a surprised because usually I'm used to a whole seaweed piece- this one is pieces and soaked- which was pretty good! Would come here again! read more
4 years ago
Nice solid ramen. It had a creamy broth and a nice kick to it as well. At the table they have a salt water seasoning to add to your soup as well as sesame seed and pepper flakes. The seating in there is a little cramped but good service and the restaurant is very clean. read more
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