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    4.4 (46 reviews)
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    Ajitama Spicy Ramen plus corn
    Catlynn N.

    Cozy welcoming ramen store that serves quite large portions of ramen. When you order there is a lot of customizability from your noodle type, quantity of noodle, broth intensity, and an amazing spread of add ons. I got the Ajitama Spicy Ramen plus corn and I loved every single bite. If I were to come back I would get less noodles as I ended up not being able to finish it all myself. They did not skimp on toppings and overall was a hearty and fulfilling meal, would come back again. Service was relatively fast and they welcomed you in and wished you well when you left. Overall a great end to end experience.

    Chicken Karaage curry
    Elle G.

    This is an update to my previous review. They now have a chicken cutlet with curry. Yay! And it was Yummmm! Personally I love getting the seasoned bean sprouts on the side.

    Karaage
    Eugene L.

    Can't believe I never left a review for this place, considering I stop by pretty often whenever I'm in the area. Even though I tell myself to go lighter, I always end up with the Mega Mori Ramen with the rich broth, garlic, and all the extras. That, and the karaage. Every time. The portion hits right for me, even if it takes a bit to finish. The soup is balanced, not too heavy but not thin either. Toppings are always solid, and the bean sprouts are cooked just right no matter when you come in. Same goes for the karaage. Crispy, not greasy, and always comes out hot. The dipping sauces are a bit hit or miss depending on the day, but honestly, it's not a dealbreaker. You can skip them and still be happy. What I really appreciate is the consistency here. The food, the service, and even the vibe. It never feels overly loud or too quiet. Just that nice in-between space that makes it an easy, go-to choice.

    Cold noodles
    Kat J.

    The staff were so friendly and on the ball here. I could make my order very quickly with their app. I tried the chicken katsu with cold noodles and two dipping broths. I loved that there were two broths. There was one fish one and one meat and I loved going back and forth between them. The chicken was also cooked so perfectly. The place was cozy and thankfully it wasn't super busy when we were there.

    Rachel L.

    Ramen Buta-Nibo is a sister restaurant of Ryus Noodle Bar, one of my favourite ramen spots on the east end. They serve up Jiro-style ramen - massive portions loaded with a mountain of toppings and thick-cut char siu (pork belly). We ordered the karaage to start and were served large juicy pieces of fried chicken with a choice of dipping sauce. The ramen was piled high with toppings, including a heaping portion of bean sprouts, an egg, bamboo shoots, and sliced chashu. Half our party couldn't finish an entire bowl and had to pack the rest to go. The broths were flavourful and rich in bone flavour, but I preferred the creaminess of Ryus more. The meat could have been on the thicker side. We came on a weekday night and it was pretty quiet with only one or two other tables occupied. Service was fast and the employees were accomodating as we had a toddler in the party. The ambiance is average for a casual sit-down place.

    boneless chicken thigh (small)
    Cindy D.

    3.5 - My friend and I were going restaurant hopping and saw they had kaarage here so we shared a plate of boneless chicken thigh - 3 pieces (small size) and a plate of truffle miso mayo takoyaki. Both were good, nothing too special to point out. Staff was nice and I liked the atmosphere there, especially the booths. I would like to try their bento boxes one day when in the area (Y).

    Cecilia T.

    Pretty good. I would put this as an above-average ramen restaurant in Toronto, but I've had better. We just walked in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and they had plently of seating left. Some pros: - loved the thicker ramen - you get a GENEROUS helping of sprouts with each bowl of ramen, likely more than you can ever eat in one sitting - the meat was nice and tender Some cons: - I didn't LOVE the broth but it was good - the "spicy" ramen could have been spicier Didn't have a chance to try the karaage so I would maybe do that next time.

    Daisy W.

    We were looking for something warm and soupy in the area and decided on ramen. The nibo-men reminded me of the clam ramen offered at another ramen shop, so that's what I ordered this time around. I liked this one over the pork ramen as the soup tasted lighter and cleaner, not as greasy. As usual, do not expect a whole lot of meat in a bowl of ramen. We added a karaage on the side which was always perfect!

    Michael L.

    Dropped by during taste of Danforth. Everything had lines, but here is this Jiro style ramen with a bunch of people outside getting the fried chicken, but considerably less people inside. So it was a good time to try this place that had been all over instagram. They had several different bowls to choose from, but of course when you see MEGA RAMEN with double the amount of everything for only 50% extra price, of course you do the MEGA RAMEN and enjoy it for the next 3 meals. Ramen took a bit of time to prepare, which is understandable because of the taste of Danforth rush outside and the kitchen constantly sending out food to the front lines. Also because MEGA RAMEN. When the bowl arrived, it was certainly what you would expect of MEGA RAMEN. Especially since it's Jiro style, so the bean sprouts are piled all the way up. Flavour is great, noodles are nice, broth is...well, most of it was absorbed so I'm not sure. But overall an enjoyable bowl

    Spicy ramen
    Irene H.

    I was warned by my friends that jiro style ramen was heavy on beansprouts so I selected less boiled vegetable so I got a manageable amount. Pro tip: stir the broth and garlic and pork fat around first to get a richer more flavourful broth. The noodles were al dente but did not pick up flavour from the broth. The piece of chasu was dry and chewy yet covered with a layer of grease.

    ajitama black garlic ramen
    Michelle D.

    Ramen Buta-Nibo serves jiro-style ramen. According to Google, jiro style ramen means aggressive everything ramen which includes thick and tough noodles, huge amounts of veggies, in your-face ingredients and that literally describes the bowl of noodles. I got the ajitama black garlic ramen and the portion was huge! I was super duper full by the end of it. The amount of bean sprouts was astounding and we just opted for the regular size. There was a good amount of meat and I felt the chashu was flavourful and quite fatty. The broth was flavourful but I felt that Midori Ramen was better (broth and garlic oil). The noodles were thick and tough which I found was different and an interesting experience. The egg was perfect. My friend and I also shared the truffle miso takoyaki which came out fresh, hot, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We also shared the chicken breast karaage which was good but a bit tough. Super customizable ramen and great service. Definitely a ramen spot I'd recommend all noodle lovers to try at least once.

    Mishelle Y.

    Keep in mind that there is a waitlist upon arrival. Signup through QR code was quick and easy. Wait time was estimated at 50 minutes but was more like 15 minutes so it widely varied between hostesses. I was annoyed I personally wasn't able to find the menu beforehand to see what my options were. Orders are also done through QR code. Food itself was amazing. One of the best ramens I've had in a long while.

    Emmanuel L.

    What a massive ramen bowl!!! I had the Grand Opening special at Ramen Buta-Nibo at corner of Danforth and Carlaw. They had a $10 deal for first 50 people for their Jiro-style ramen. It's the first noodle restaurant in Toronto to serve this. So I made sure I was there on last day of the deal when they opened at 12 noon!   Buta-Nibo is a broth made using pork and fish. Buta translates to pig or pork in Japanese and niboshi means dried anchovy. Jiro-style ramen features a rich and oily broth that's made from boiling pork bones and pork fat for hours and includes thick noodles, a dollop of garlic paste and cha-shu (braised pork belly).  When I sat down and ordered the special ramen deal I was asked to customize my bowl with the type of broth, the spice level, amount of seasoned fat and house-made garlic paste. I chose all regular levels and after a little wait it arrived and my ramen turned out specular and super delicious! The broth was so rich and the amount of noodles and sprouts was huge! I could only finish a quarter of the bowl! But with this regular order I didn't like that there wasn't enough pork and no marinated egg. In the end I felt the garlic paste was overpowering all other flavours and next time will ask for less and add more pork and egg. The service was very friendly with lots of smiles from all the servers. I felt it was a little dark inside despite the huge, bright, floor to ceiling windows. And I didn't like the uncomfortable chairs because they were heavy metal and crammed in next to the second seat next to me at my table for four. I still highly recommend trying this Jiro-style ramen if you like extra rich flavours.

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    Ikkousha - Toronto - Red Fire Ramen

    Ikkousha - Toronto

    4.4(393 reviews)
    4.5 km•Queen Street West, Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island
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    One of the tastiest ramens I've had in a while. I always walk past Ikkousha on Queen St. and am so…read moreglad we finally got to give it a try! We walked in at around ~7 pm on a Saturday and it was looking busy - however, we were seated pretty quickly given there was only 2 of us. Lots of seating inside for different groups, and I appreciate how there was some bar seating that accommodated single patrons. We ordered takoyaki and 2 ramen - I had the regular Tori Paitan while my partner had the God Fire (level 2). You had the option to customize your bowl from beginning to end - from softness of the noodles, saltiness of the broth, extra toppings - this place really reminded me of the local ramen spots we went to when we were in Japan. Despite how busy the restaurant was, the food came out quick!! Takoyaki was delicious and piping hot. The broth for both ramen came out very flavourful and I will say - while my partner loves spicy food and I do not... I cannot imagine what level 4 would taste like, level 2 definitely had a kick! The staff were amazing and navigated a small space so well. We really enjoyed our dinner - we were in and out within an hour. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend!

    Absolutely loveeee Ikkousha! The menu is very limited with only 9 different ramen options, but the…read moretaste is always great, and each bowl is very customizable. You can also get some side dishes and added toppings. Space is a decent size, and there's individual seating as well if you come here alone. It's a great place to come and talk as well, because it's not a loud atmosphere. And the service is amazing! Servers are very attentive, refilling your water and check in to make sure your table is doing well. They also hand out punch cards where you can earn toppings or items based on the number of bowls you get.

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    Ikkousha Chicken Ramen

    Ikkousha Chicken Ramen

    4.4(86 reviews)
    4.6 km•Queen Street West, Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island

    Solid ramen spot, and a great option for those looking for a lighter broth than your typical pork…read moreramen. It's a tight space that seats solo or groups of 4 (or less) well. For larger groups, you may wish to make reservations ahead of time! Each person orders on their own ticket sheet. Food comes out fast and piping hot. The ramen was well-portioned, tasty and satisfying. Note: For those celebrating their birthdays -- come with your ID either on the day before, after or on your actual birthday; buy 4 ramens, and you can receive number of gyozas matching your age! I was here celebrating my friend's 40th birthday -- so we got 40 gyozas!

    I've always wanted to try this place and I'm so glad they have a chicken specific location - it's…read morebeen very hard to find ramen that doesn't include pork (I have digestive issues) and I'm so thankful this business exists. When I entered it was exactly like travelling back home to Asia. When I saw the map of business operations I was surprised to see so many locations in Indonesia where they have the highest Muslim population so I knew this place was going to be fantastic. The place fills up quite fast and the seating is minimal. I ordered the cold ramen and it was delicious. Therể was still so much flavour even after being chilled. Perfect for the hot weather!

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    Kenzo Ramen

    Kenzo Ramen

    4.3(66 reviews)
    46.0 km
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    I've had ramen at other establishments but this was my very first time here. My friend was craving…read moresomething to warm the soul and they have great reviews. My friend had the King of Kings as our server said this is one of their most popular choices. I opted for the Spicy Charsu. Now I understand some people can't handle heat but I live off of Purple Tongue hot sauce which is made with some pretty hot peppers. I asked for a level one and the lady explained that the spice level on the Charsu was a whole series of levels higher than the King of Kings. I get that . Give me the heat. Anywho, she was comfortable with giving me 0.5 but said I could make it hotter if need be. Ok, better to start smaller I guess. They put some sauce on the side which I added to my bowl. Personally I found the 0.5 a nice tingle; it was good. Made my nose run. But I'm totally getting the level 1 next time. My friend however tried a sip of my broth, spit it out and said poison poison because of the heat Mind you, his King of Kings was a level 1. Which to me tasted creamy and delicious. I love a good pork bone soup and I opted for the Spicy Charsu because of the pork bone base. I loved the broth. It was perfection. The noodles were so fresh . The portion size was enormous. I kept eating and more noodles appeared. The Charsu had an amazing flavor to it . Smoky and delicious . My friend is a larger man and even he commented on the portion size saying he would be ok with a smaller size as he was so full. Good portions for your money. We also had the Gyoza and the TakoYaki. The TakoYaki was soft and loaded with the delicious sauce. The Gyoza were enormous. We were both 100% satisfied with our visit and will be back for sure.

    Our second time eating at this location, and this time I tried the spice level 3 of the spicy…read morechashu ramen. The concerned server told me that it may be painful, but being the chili head that I am, I gladly took on the challenge. It was a larger bowl than their regular size and my ramen came topped with lots of corn, some mushrooms, bean sprouts and 6 large pieces of chasu. The broth was magma red, but it was not as spicy as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, it was spicy but not to the point where it would warrant a warning. The spicy broth tasted like a mix of Buldak sauce and Capsaicin, but didn't have much depth. I finished my ramen, broth and all and enjoyed most of the experience. The least favorite was the chasu and the egg as chasu did not taste fresh, and I could not taste the char on them at all. The egg was over-cooked and under marinated which was disappointing. It's still one of the few ramen options in Durham but can't say it's comparable to the other Kenzo locations.

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    Konjiki Ramen - Spicy miso level 4

    Konjiki Ramen

    4.0(646 reviews)
    11.2 km•Willowdale
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    Finding great tonkotsu ramen outside of Japan has become something of an obsession for me. I've…read morebeen disappointed by countless bowls over the years, from Michelin-recommended shops in New York to overhyped social media darlings that make you wonder whether the people promoting them have ever had truly great tonkotsu ramen. Konjiki is good, far from great, but very solid. The broth has the right consistency with a satisfying richness, falling just a touch short of the deep, creamy intensity I personally look for. The noodles were cooked perfectly, maintaining just the right amount of bite. Nothing ruins a bowl of ramen faster than overcooked noodles. The soft-boiled egg was equally well executed, with a perfectly jammy center, and the chashu had excellent flavor and texture. My biggest criticism isn't what's missing....it's what's added. Like many ramen shops outside Japan, Konjiki includes pickled ginger, pickled takana, and braised bamboo shoots. For me, none of them improve the bowl. In fact, I think they distract from what should be the star of the show: the broth. In hindsight, I could have easily asked for them to be left out, but I've never really understood why they're included in the first place. Even so, this is a very respectable bowl of tonkotsu ramen and one I'd happily order again.

    Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review…read more Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away.

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    Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Beef Tartar

    Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant

    3.4(336 reviews)
    4.6 km•Queen Street West, Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island
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    I'm not sure why I had this Ramen place bookmarked in my phone but I decided to give it a try one…read moreevening with friends during the work week. I really enjoyed the food, it was delicious. The black garlic ramen, veggie gyoza and Takoyaki were all savoury and fantastic. The portion sizes for price were appropriate and I ended up taking some of it home. They're all beautiful dishes on the plate. Service was friendly and quick, we were greeted, seated and served within minutes of walking in. Soon after we sat down, the restaurant filled up with other patrons which is a good sign. However I also judge a restaurant based on its cleanliness and the washrooms leave much to be desired. If a restaurant's washrooms aren't clean, it gives you a window into how dirty the kitchen and back of house are. The washrooms are in a serious need of a cleaning. There is black filth on the white doors, everything has a bit of a grime covering multiple surfaces. Overall, the food is delicious, I would return but maybe for take-out next time. Please clean your restaurant.

    Winter season calls for a warm bowl of creamy ramen, a plate of veggie gyozas, and a Sapporo beer…read moreat Touhenboku Ramen :) Decided to stop by this ramen spot while walking on Queen West. The food was delicious; I especially enjoyed the creamy mushroom ramen broth and veggie gyoza. The gyoza was part of a deal with one app and a pint of Sapporo for 14.99 ^^ The atmosphere inside was super Christmasy! The staff were all friendly and attentive :) I would come back again!

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