We came here for dinner and as this place recently added Onigiri Ya Live to their restaurant, we had a combination of Ramen and Onigiri for our dinner. If you order 3 onigiris you can get a free Veggie Miso Soup. We ordered 6 Onigiris altogether so we got 2 free Veggie Miso Soups at our table. My husband ordered a bowl of Ramen noodles and shared it with our daughter. He ate most of the ramen along with one Onigiri; she had two Onigiris and a small bowl of his ramen noodles. They shared one of the free Veggie Miso Soups. I had 3 Onigiris and one bowl of Veggie Miso Soup. The Onigiris we ordered: Tuna Takowasa Teriyaki Chicken x Avocado Tuna Mayo x Avocado Nasu Peperoncino Seared Cheese x Shiso with Tuna Mayo Filling Seared Cheese x Shiso with Unagi Filling Heard the Teriyaki Chicken Onigiri was "meh". My daughter and husband both said there was something in it that tasted kinda weird. I thought my Nasu Peperoncino Onigiri was also kinda "meh." It had an eggplant filling in it. I liked the idea of the eggplant filling. Something about the sauce they used to flavor it though...perhaps the sauce is wasn't didn't go over so well with me. I think the Nasu Peperoncino could do with a bit of tweaking. It's got some potential though and is one of the only Vegetarian Onigiri options on the menu. The free Veggie Miso soup was actually quite impressive. It was packed with a lot more ingredients than I expected. I was just expecting a regular miso soup with may some tiny bits of tofu and a few pieces of seaweed floating around in the the bowl. Instead I found some pretty sizeable chunks of daikon and mushroom in my bowl, along with quite a few strips of carrot as well. I really enjoyed the soup and will probably make sure not to order anything less than 3 onigiri whenever next I come to this place so that I can make sure to have the free bowl of Veggie Miso Soup again! Hubby raved about the Tuna Takowasa Onigiri. I took a bite of it and was pretty impressed with it as well. Loved my Tuna Mayo x Avocado Onigiri. A bit more Avocado might have been nice but there was plenty of Tuna Mayo in it. Both of the Seared Cheese Onigiris were yummy. More Unagi filling would have been an improvement for mine, but I do understand that these kinds of ingredients can be costly for restaurants. Not the first time I've seen a restaurant skimp on the filling for an Onigiri. Love that you can dine in and eat these Onigiris warm instead of cold from a refrigerator. The Ramen according to my husband was "meh". Kind of a shame as I recall that years ago, when this shop first started out in the West End and was called Marutama, their Ramen was awesome. Seems like the quality of their Ramen has gone downhill over the years as not that long ago we were at the Metrotown location of Maruhachi and the Ramen noodles there were also kinda "meh". This place is kind of hit and miss. Kinda wish I could give it a higher overall rating. There are some really good Onigiri here though, so I would definitely come back for the Onigiri. read more

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I'm so sorry this does not taste like ramen at all. I got attracted into the store because of its decor and interior, it has that woody vibe that made it look authentic. The soup base was quite salty it reminded me of 出前一丁 a japanese brand instant ramen. read more

I have been there many times when I need some ramen. Veggie ramen is rich and not too salty. Good service and clean restaurant. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Veggie ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

What a great lunch spot! Can't beat a classic ramen with sliced pork and a great soft boiled egg! Also if you want refill of noodles they gotchuuu! It's really cheap for a refill on noodles. If you're getting a lager-it's served with complimentary snacks. The broth is super creamy and served with green seaweed. Not your seaweed salad, but a great addition to to the soup. read more

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Their Shio ramen is great if you like sesame flavour. The soup base is heavily sesame flavoured to a point where you don't really taste the chicken flavour of the broth. The soup is rich and the noodles make a perfect vehicle to soak of this rich broth. There are 2 small slices of meat. Only one of them is chashu (pork); the other slice is chicken. The original tsukemen is mediocre. The dipping broth is also heavily sesame based, very similar to their regular ramen, just more concentrated. The noodles are too thick for the dipping broth. I personally enjoy the ramen at Maruhachi in Burnaby much more. read more

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As a foodie, I was exploring the Main Street for good places to eat. I dropped off the bus at the 41th Avenue and walked along the street up to Mount Presant. On the way back I spotted this restaurant had Tsuke Ramen! I found there aren't many Japanese noodle bar has Tsuke Ramen. As a Tsuke ramen lover I gave it a try. Compared to the tsuke ramen I had in Japan and Hong Kong, the flavour of thick soup for dipping the noodle is mostly sesame and it dominates the overall taste of the dashi. I couldn't taste the chicken and pork in the soup. The soup didn't have strong taste. I think there are rooms to improve. Perhaps the chef has been trying to create his/her own flavour other than the traditional flavour. The goodness of the tsuke ramen was the bowl of noodle and ingredients were heated and remain warm. Though I usually order the tsuke ramen to be served in cold, it was good as served in warm. For the ramen my companion ordered, it tasted normal, at least better those in foodcourt. But it wasn't impressive for the price it costs. In a nutshell this place is still a good place to go if you haven't tried any Tsuke Ramen. The restaurant is doing very well for social distancing. Tables are separated in quite a distance. Servers are nice and polite that adds credit to the rating. read more

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Give me all the noods! It was pouring rain and we were craving some warmth and comfort. We popped into Marutama on Main and were seated quickly. The servers were all so kind and made sure we had everything we wanted. We started with hot tea and then ordered four bowls of ramen (one veggie curry ramen, and three Kiwami), chicken karage and gyoza. The bowls of soup came out so fast and we're piping hot! The broth was delicious on the spicy Kiwami which I loved. The noodles perfectly chewy as well and I love a good jammy egg. I also tried the curry veg ramen and the broth was to die for. Definitely if I wanna switch it up, I'd try this one next time but I do love my more classic ramen. The chicken karage was tasty but overall I've had better at other places. Their batter was a touch more like a grainy panko. Still tasty tho! The gyoza were great and I could have eaten another order to myself. I will be back for sure especially during the Fall and Winter! I think overall Ramen Danbo is still my fave in all of Van tho! read more

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Havent heard the best things about Gaiden but wanted to try it out since it's in Vancouver and theres no line but now I see why its not as busy... Kiwami Ramen (shoyu flavour) - this was their classic chicken broth "reinvented" but I found it to be not very chicken forward. I asked for a little less salt and this was a mistake as it was almost bland. Luckily they have some salt flavour on the table and adding that gave it more oomph. For right now, they still have free garlic chips which I poured generously onto my ramen. The highlights included the tender chicken cha-shu and perfect half ramen egg. The noodles were thin and tender and I appreciated how the bowl came with spinach and bamboo as standard toppings as well. The price for their ramen bowls is quite high and with such a high price, I expected much more in terms of flavour. Overall, I find the marutama locations elsewhere much better and would visit those (despite the lineup) instead. read more

The flavour of the broth was very rich but the texture of the noodles wasn't my favourite. Would love to come back and try another dish read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Kiwami cha shu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love the regular Marutama locations so I was curious about what the more fusion and experimental version of the restaurant chain has to offer. Still ramen, but their offering is a bit different than the other locations. I got the shoyu ramen, which has chashu, egg, seafood, scallions, green onion, and kale. The chashu is thick, tender, and had a nice grill on it. The scallions gave a nice kick. I did not like the kale - a bit too chewy compared to the other softer ingredients. The egg was a bit overcooked and not as flavourful as the Marutama regular egg. The broth was flavourful, but I prefer the Marutama chicken broth instead. I also tried their MFC: Marutama Fried Chicken. I thought this was too oily and on the saltier side, though tender and flavourful. Interesting ramen, but at the end of the day I still prefer the regular Marutama. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The Marutama empire continues to grow, this time with a new concept: Marutama Gaiden. Their two other locations (Denman and Robson) are still my favourite ramen in the city. Gaiden means spin off/side story in Japanese; here, they do more adventurous, unique bowls. It's close to Forty Ninth Parallel Coffee Roasters. I've been twice; first time, on a Tuesday evening and most recently on a Saturday afternoon. The inside has a bit of an odd layout but there's half a dozen seats for solo diners that looks out onto Main Street. Put your name down on the list if there's a line. Both times I was seated right away. The menu is small; 6 ramen options, mega karaage chicken, daily tapas and a few specials. Note: they don't accept cash payments, only cards. Trip #1 - Shoyu ramen ($10.75) - bonto flavour infused in chicken broth with pork belly chashu, seaweed, green and red onion. I added a soft boiled egg ($1.50). The egg is properly cooked but isn't marinated. This is also the first time I've had red onion in my ramen bowl. The toppings seem a bit...lacking. The red onion didn't add much flavour. That being said, the noodles had an excellent chewy, toothsome bite and the chashu was well seasoned and tender. The broth was different; it didn't taste as rich or creamy as the original. Trip #2 - Cold ramen ($12.50) - cold double soup (chicken, bonito and mackerel) with smokey bonito infused soy sauce, chicken breast char-shu, poached egg, marinated cucumbers and okra. The dollop of wasabi was an interesting side. Can't say I'm a big fan of cold noodles but the broth grew on me. Poached egg was perfect. Noodles had the usual fantastic texture. Chicken reminded us of being cooked sous vide style. - AKA-maru ($14.50) - chili & nut flavour with shrimp and ground chicken. It came topped with saffron, red onion, cilantro, green onion and a lemon wedge. The two shrimps were so good! Wish they gave you more. Broth was fantastic; creamy, slightly spicy and addictive. You can taste/smell all the shrimp that's been cooked in there. Cool to see Marutama branching out and offering something different to the ramen game. The aka-maru is legit! 3.5 stars. read more

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Noodles, check. Broth, check. Basic toppings, check. A solid menu of authentic ramen. Dislikes: You can't have a seat until everyone in your party shows up. So we had to wait at the entrance for 20 minutes because one person was running late. Would have preferred to sit and snack on appetizers, but no. Stand and wait, even though almost every table was available. Maybe standing was a good thing, because the chairs were uncomfortablely hard anyways. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Tsuke-men-shiro. Standard. - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Marutama has several locations in the city of Vancouver. I read the reviews for the West End location and decided to give it a try at their Mount Pleasant location given the line was shorter. Their ramen came with for different flavors - shiyo (salt-based), shoyu, miso and spicy. We ordered soup which is basically tonkatsu. The broth was milky but lacked depth of flavors. I wish it was hotter. The cha shu was tender and the half egg was done right. Noodles were chewy enough. The ramen also came with fried onions, red chilli powder and white sesame on the side. The karaage was crispy but fatty, also lacked flavors - wouldn't order that again. read more

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We're huge fans of the Marutama branch on Bidwell St but since we live in Burnaby, it's difficult to justify a trip to downtown just to grab a bowl of Ramen. Hubby and I are both so glad that they opened a branch on Main St. Menu is different from the DT branch but their broth is still chicken-based. Hubby and I both prefer chicken based ramen broths over pork based ones since we both don't like the heaviness of pork based broths. Also, don't expect to find their famous garlic chips here.. they have a garlic paste instead. It also feels more laid back and less busy as the Bidwell location. On both our trips here, we both ordered the same thing -- Miso Ramen with vegetables and ground chicken. Their Miso Ramen had bean sprouts, cabbage, corn and green onions (the hubby always orders without bean sprouts though) that might be a tad bit too much for the ratio of soup and noodles. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our bowls of ramen in both our visits to Marutama Garden. The broth is flavourful and creamy and the noodles had the right chewiness to it. I'll probably ask them for no bean sprouts too when we comeback. We ordered the Marutama Fried Chicken on our second visit and it was a good accompaniment to the ramen. It was a bit different with the cornflakes based breading and dipping sauce (was it soy sauce or shoyu? I failed to ask). Overall, we'll definitely be back whenever we need our ramen fix. read more

Came on a Sunday around 1pm, party of 3. We didn't have to wait at all, but when we finished around 2pm there were at least 3 groups waiting. Menu is nice and simple. I got the classic shoyu -- thought the broth was a bit salty and watery but loved the chewy noodles. Also had egg added to mine, which was also on the saltier side. No complaints about price and service. Overall not a bad ramen pick outside of downtown Vancouver. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Shoyu ramen with egg - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great simple ramen. The pork is super savoury and the broth too. Fast and great service. Clean place and fear prices. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Tamago ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Marutama always brings it with consistent, and delicious ramen. Definitely recommend checking this spot out for ramen and gyoza. This location offers different broths than the other Marutama locations which is pretty cool. read more

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An offshoot location of the classic downtown Vancouver restaurant highly regarded for their creamy broth still offers some of that magic but is ultimately locking in menu selection and... personality? I'm not sure what it is. The trick might be to come in without the expectations of the original location. What We Got: classic shoyu What We Liked: broth is still good! What We Didn't: the lack of the OG amazingness on the menu. I was ready to struggle between getting the CHA-SHU TAMAGO RAMEN ZENBU RAMEN Or even the AOSA RAMEN orrrr even the Original. And who knows, maybe 2 or even all 3. Because my first experience with Marutama in 2015 was THAT special. But shoyu is all they had for me and as outstanding as the broth is, it wasn't what I wanted. I do feel the broth had less kick, but that might have just been me swallowing my disappointment. I think it might do a lot better without the Marutama name. On the upside, no long line up, no wait, service was still decent if unspectacular, and it's very clean and orderly as most Ramen places are. Might not be back here, but it was worth a shot. read more

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We were craving for ramen and we were in this neighbourhood, so we gave this ramen place a try as we had Marutama on Bidwell Street in downtown. When we stepped into the restaurant, a server told us that they only accepted credit card but no cash. I said no problem. It was kind of weird.... We looked at the menu on the table. The menu did not have many options. They had regular miso and shoyu ramen, the mega size of the miso and shoyu ramen plus a couple of other options. They also had a mega Karaage chicken. Please note mega Karaage chicken is not chicken Karaage. We ordered two bowls of miso ramen and the mega Karaage chicken. The food came out quickly and the presentation looked great. However, the veggies on top of the ramen was way too much. The portion of veggies made the bowl look so big but indeed the ramen was not a lot hidden at the bottom of the bowl. The mega Karaage chicken was actually a deep fried drumstick with bones that was flatten. The texture of the chicken (meat) was so soft that it was not a free range chicken for sure. Although the drumstick was deep fried and came with the sauce, we didn't find it tasted great. Other Japanese restaurants sell better chicken Karaage than this one. We just found that the mega Karaage chicken was not too special here. Overall, the pricing was okay or reasonable. The customer service was good but the ramen or food tasted only okay. Ramen restaurants in downtown are better than this one. I would recommend eating ramen at Marutama on Bidwell Street or Robson Street if you want ramen with better quality. read more

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We had a delicious vegetarian ramen, the staff was super friendly and welcoming and the restaurant clean and with a relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely come back! read more

Ramen is the perfect comfort food during rainy day, and I was invited to try the newest creation at Marutama Gaiden, a spin-off ramen joint of Marutama Ramen located on Main Street. In here, you can experience some unique menu items that are not served in other locations. You also have the opportunity to try the thick noodles and various soup base, instead of the chicken creamy broth solely. The feature item on the menu is a spicy ramen with a twist using Sichuan hot chili peppers. R.H.C.P. Ramen, also known as Red Hot Chili Peppers Ramen, is now available only at Marutama Gaiden location. Using three types of peppers, chili, black, and Sichua, it creates an addictive spiciness to the ramen. It is offered in three levels of spiciness. Though I only try the first (regular spicy) level, it is quite spicy for me. The heat kicks in as an aftertaste. It starts to numb my tongue, but I really enjoy this type of spice. It is pungent, yet enjoyable. It uses thick noodles, which absorb the spiciness and the flavor of the broth. It then pairs with shredded pork, and it was surprisingly tender. I would not mind to have it as an add-on topping for other ramen. Cilantro and carrots add an earthy flavor to the broth, but some might not like the excessive amount of cilantro in the bowl. Overall Impression As a first experience in this ramen joint, I really enjoy the spicy ramen. Especially with the use of thick noodles, it absorbs the soup broth and enriches the overall flavor. However, comparing to Marutama Gaiden, I like the original Marutama ramen more, because of its simplicity and light flavour. I would recommend Gaiden if you are looking for heavier flavor and something different than the usual ramen. Taste : 4/5 * Service: 3/5 * Ambiance: 3.5/5 * Quality-Price: 4/5 read more

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I have been putting off coming here, but curiosity got the better of me. That day, we were seated immediately at a bar like table at the side of the restaurant. My partner ordered the miso ramen. The broth was good but there were a lot of veggies. Almost as much (if not more) than my vegetarian ramen! I ordered the Vege-pitan because I was interested in what a mushroom broth would be like. I was hoping it would be similar to a creamy mushroom soup but with a nuttier taste. If you love mushrooms, you might be fond of the broth. To me, it was so overwhelmingly mushroom that I had to throw a good amount of seasoning (sesame, chili flakes, garlic oil) and even the miso broth to make it edible for me. I think I have eaten enough mushrooms for the year. Good service, just not my type of ramen. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Vege-pitan - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'd rate this place 10 stars if I could. My partner and I came at a time when it wasn't busy at all. We got seated fast, our drink service was great. And the food was delicious! My partner ordered the RHCP Ramen (Red Hot Chili Pepper) and I ordered the Miso Zenbu Ramen. We also ordered the pork gyoza. I love my broth creamy and rich, and the ramen justified that. The noodles were chewy, rich, cooked right. But ugh!!! the BROTH!! SO GOOD. SO. GOOD. The pork gyoza as well was just right, juicy, juicy, and juuuuuicy! My partner would've loved his ramen but, it was too spicy that he started to make sum drippin' happening (he ordered the lowest spice level which was 'spicy'). So if you want more of a mild I would suggest the AKA Ramen. This is my second time eating here, will be eating more!! :) read more

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Amazing ramen, quick service but try to come during non peak hours so you don't have to wait! We gobbled it all up it was delicious and comforting on a chilly afternoon! read more

Taste: 4/10 Value: 6/10 Service: 8/10 Ordered 1) shoyu ramen - the noodles were aldente, meat was tender but the soup was too oily for me. It literally had little blobs of oil everywhere and maybe it's just not my thing and other people enjoy that. Also note no egg for this one. Overall 1/10 but that could just be personal preference for oily soup level 2) miso ramen - lots and lots of vegetables. A lot of onions and cabbage. It was okay but I could only really taste cabbage 2/10 3) deep fried gyoza - super crunchy meat inside is okay, lacks some seasoning, but missing a sauce. The salt they give you to dip it is okay. Would not order again Overall, disappointed, won't be coming back. read more

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Loved this! I ordered Marutama Gaiden for pickup and it was the first time I tried it so I went for the original ramen (spicy) with and egg and the Marutama Fried Chicken. The ramen was so good and it was just the original one so I can't wait to try out some of their other flavours. This held up decently well and still tasted great at home! The fried chicken was super flavourful and crispy which I thought was amazing. I can't wait to try this again when they open for dine in. I think everything will be even better when served at the restaurant! Would definitely order again! Only got one good picture of my ramen because I ate it all before I could take anymore. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Original ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I absolutely love the Bidwell Marutamen but this one lacks all of the experiential factor. I was hopeful given the exterior make-over gave it that authentic Japanese feel, but no. A weird layout of tables and the something that feels "cheap" about this place completely fails to capture the original. They do have the chicken based ramen which I still say is superior to others so do come for that if you are stuck for food in the area but if you do, sit in the window and look outward on a cold rainy day. I won't be back to this one and will admit part of the reason is just worst service, less "coolness,.. and though no fault of the restaurant staff, 2 other customers on their phones watching video at full volume which killed the last ounce of ambiance. Ramen - 4, Ambiance - 2 read more

I wasn't sure what was different between this particular Marutama and the others, but this restaurant really does have better ramen! The broth was light but flavourful, and there were a lot of toppings that went along with the ramen. The service was good as well. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

They're having a soft opening until October 31st. This new location has a different food concept than the original shop downtown. There are only three ramen selections: shoyu, miso, and veggie. In addition to ramen, they also have Japanese curry and hot pot (coming soon), and giant chicken karaage. Tonight I tried the shoyu ramen with ajitama (soft boiled egg). The broth is much creamier and a little less salty than the original. I enjoyed this broth, which is chicken based, as much as the original, but miss the option to have spicy broth. The egg is also different. The manager explained that it is shio-marinated instead of soy-marinated to cater to the more health conscious Main Street population. I prefer the original. The noodles here are thicker, too. I liked that it is chewier, but the kitchen hasn't perfected the cooking yet - my noodles were clumpy. I look forward to coming back to try some of the other menu items, but 3.5 stars for now until they perfect the noodles and improve the ajitama. I still will make the trip downtown to have their original recipe ramen, I think it's a little superior. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Wow factor up front about the changed interior from Indulge's days. Ramen is on par with other top ramen shops, and on top, they have mega chicken karake! Space is a bit warm on this sunny summer day though. Will definitely bring my family back. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is the best location in my opinion. I have also tried their downtown location but the soup was quite different- it was clear and not as tasty. I always order the Shoyu. The soup is rich, brothy and delicious. Tip: Avoid dinner rush as the wait can get quite long. Oh and they only take credit and debit- no cash, which is great because it's cleaner that way imo read more

An offshoot of the mother restaurant downtown, this location offers a limited menu with pork/veggie/chicken and seafood ramens. I don't eat pork, so I'm happy report that their AKA-Maru (ground chicken with seafood--actually, shrimp with heads on) is excellent, at about $14. Comes with a wedge of lemon. The ground chicken "gunk" really gives you an excuse to lap up all the broth. The kids ordered the Shoyu (around $10). The noodles paired well with the broth, which is on the rich (but not oily) side. Daughter likes the fact that the toppings include green and red onion. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - AKA-Maru ramen (Chicken and seafood) - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

When I found out that there was a new Marutama location, I had to go and try it. This atmosphere of this location is quite different from the one on Bidwell. Its spacious and has a number of individuals tables. I recommend going to this place in small groups. The food is good, the egg is just a soft boiled egg and not your main usual marinated egg. Bottom line, still not as good as the original marutama. read more

gaiden is a spin off of marutama ramen with a new menu ! MARUTAMA RA-MEN's Creamy Chicken broth (toripai tan) is made with NO MSG and NO IMITATION FLAVORS. Best quality of this soup is from its 100% pure chicken broth prepared with a detailed cooking process, which every MARUTAMA RA-MEN stores prepares daily from every early morning. Many ladies favor the Creamy Chicken broth due to its lighter tastes and higher contents of collagen. read more

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Marutama is our favourite ramen in the city, this branch has a different menu than the original marutama chain. They have more things on the menu and they seem to have experimented more. We love the original but we also liked the different types of ramen that they have here. We got the miso ramen, the AKA maru and chicken karage. The miso ramen had nice sweetness to it because of sweet corn. The aka Maru had a nice seafood chicken broth. Both ramen were really good. The chicken karage was just ok. We love paitan ramen and they have a vegetarian version of that, so we would definitely like to bring our veggie friends here to try that. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Aka maru - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I came here a few minutes before opening time on a Sunday and I was the second person in line. It does fill up pretty quickly although it's also not a very big restaurant. I ordered the aka ramen as I do at their other locations but it wasn't as nutty or spicy as I remembered so I was a little disappointed. The noodles were still as good as I remembered from the other locations though. My parents both got the miso one which was was good but not my preference. We also ordered a piece of the fried chicken and was surprised at how small it was for $7.50. It looked like just the thigh. I did like the type of breading it had (cornflakes??); it gave a very nice crunch but as other reviewers have noted, it's a bit bland so you have to dip it in the sauce that it comes with. So I'm a little disappointed that the soup isn't as flavourful as I remembered at their downtown locations but it is still a solid ramen place, especially since there aren't any others nearby. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Aka maru - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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A complete joke. I would rather line up at their Robson location. No wonder theres no line-up everytime I walked by. read more

Quite possibly the best ramen in town! Yes, it's a strong statement, and stronger yet is the broth at Marutama Gaiden. Already famous for its chicken based broth, everyone is familiar with its Robson street location But the true gem in this post is the location on Main St. Not your typical Marutama Ramen, this Gaiden location is a twist to the norm. A superb luxury ramen offering in which you must try if you claim to be a ramen head yourself! The Zenbu Ramen (in either Miso or Shoyu) is the best option for anyone looking to be blown away Strong flavours, thick noodles, and topped off the rim toppings guarantees excited and salivation! Personal favourite is their Miso Zenbu Ramen - come try it for yourself read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Aka-Maru, Miso Zenbu Ramen,Marutama Fried Chicken, Pan Fried Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The first time I came to Marutama Gaiden shortly after it opened, I almost fainted at the price ($17+ at that time) for their Shoyu Zenbu Ramen. It was their 'fully loaded' shoyu ramen with ajitama (marinated egg), 5 pcs of chasu, 5pcs of seaweed, and the rest remain the same. There wasn't an indication of upsize either - but someone correct me if I'm wrong. It was just adding all the extra toppings. The first time, I left that option aside and just got their regular Shoyu Ramen and decided I was done with Marutama Gaiden. However, the ramen crave was too strong and it's the closest ramen shop to my partner's house, so again we went. I ordered their Shoyu Ramen which comes with 2pcs of chasu and 1 pc of seaweed, and added ajitama, which came to roughly $12-13+. I knew I would be grumbling a little to HAVE to add an egg, but that aside, the broth is just so flavourful and rich, the noodles were the perfect QQ (chewiness), and I was super satisfied with it. Zenbu's price aside, I would go back to Marutama Gaiden now anytime. read more

Another day, another bowl of noodles! This was the AKA-Maru ramen from @marutama_canada. It has a very unique flavor from using a combination of nuts and shrimp as part of its soup base. There was just a bit of hotness in there as well for a good spicy kick. Definitely recommended! read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia