I give this founder the props to open up a fresh ramen noodle shop here. Fresh ramen made next…read moredoor during the day. I didn't care too much for the broth (definitely a lot of umani flavor for the dashi) as it wasn't a type of broth i was use to. It wasn't bad but just not my style. The noodles were good. The bamboo shoot was different too but tasted a bit sweet? The pork belly was too thin in my opinion. I'm use to a more fatty pork belly. Soy sauce marinated egg is extra but we gave it a try. You can get "free" extra ramen if you do a review for them. Just scan QR code on the table. You order at the kiosk and pick up your own bowl of ramen. No tip asked.

Nikkei Ramen-ya 565…read moreEngland Ave Courtenay, BC V9N 2N2 (250) 897-4700 Open 7 days a week from 11.30am - 8pm except for Friday & Saturday (closes at 9pm) Street parking available around the restaurant It began on a sunny October day in 2016. Inspired by the shops of Vancouver, LA, and Tokyo, and driven by their love of noodles, Greg and Erin Masuda served the first bowl of authentic, scratch-made ramen that Vancouver Island had ever seen. Six years and 40 flavours later, Nikkei Ramen-ya still bustles; if you can't make it to our shop in Downtown Courtenay, you can now find our ramen at your local Vancouver Island grocer. From silky Tonkotsu to vegan-friendly options and crisp karaage chicken, we've got something for every craving. Gluten-free options are available Our review- We met a friend for dinner, we went early at about 4.30pm, it wasn't crowded yet. Ordered our ramen on an electronic kiosk menu board... By the electronic menu board, there are table # stand. Chose a number & put the number that you chose onto your order as identification. Then place the number stand on your table. The noodles were very good, nice soup broth... we enjoyed the noodles very much, we also added a side dish of green beans, dressing on the beans was like the Japanese spinach (Gomae). Beans was crunchy & with that dressing, it was yummy. Overall a very good experience, do check it out if you are in downtown Courtney. You will not be disappointed ! Place was clean with decent seats Come after lunch or before dinner, the place was crowded during dinner time.

Very ,very disappointed, waited an hour, tasteless broth, one tiny blob of pork that was mostly…read morefat, we were excited to try but we won't recommend or go back. Total waste of money

Stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner and was surprised they had quite a few people inside…read more There's actually quite a bit of seating. With booths for two and tables for larger groups. We were seated after a short wait, as there was only one server. They were friendly and attentive. They have quite a bit of ramen options ranging from tonkotsu to curry ramen. I went with the basic tonkotsu ramen and added an egg. I wanted to be able to taste the broth without anything extra. My aunt got their seafood ramen (Nagasaki champon). I was quite surprised by the portion and toppings for each. There was plenty of noodles. The pieces of pork were large and I liked the variety of toppings. The seafood one had soooo much seafood ( small shrimp, larger ones, squid, and mussels) and had plenty of veggies. Both ramens were quite filling. Typically I don't drink all the ramen broth due to it being too salty or rich, but I found their broth had just the right balance. It was flavourful and rich, but not overly in either. Although at first I thought the price was a bit high, the quality and quantity justify it. Overall, it was a great meal to end our day on the island. I'll definitely be a returning customer.

This restaurant serves mostly Japanese cuisine (although not authentic) as well as Pho at the same…read moretime. Owned by a nice korean family. The ramen were frozen ramen packets you can buy at the grocery stores and the soup was definitely not pork bone soup simmered for hours. They did try to make some fusion taste and it was ok but because of the lack of work needed to make this, it should not be priced similar to real ramen. Also comes with a button mushroom disguised as a shitake mushroom. The udon soup was on par with other japanese restaurants since the dashi stock is fairly easy to make. The portion is very huge and the taste is not bad. The tempura was fried nicely. This one is priced fairly. Since Port Alberni lacks authentic Japanese cuisines, this is all they have. Taste-wise is ok for a fusion palate.

What a great little spot. They have pho and ramen everything was good. Our family enjoyed it.read more

Great service in a cute, but small restaurant. I love that they have vegan options as well.read more

We visited Ohyama Ramen in Whistler village. Highlight was their interior. The retro Japanese town…read morepainting on the wall reminds me of Ramen Museum in Japan. Very nostalgic, and nice ambience. We ordered Big Mountain Ramen - signature broth with extra BBQ pork belly, corn, bean sprouts, greens, shiitake mushroom, onion chips, sesame seeds - Broth require more refinement. Soup was not bold enough, but saltiness stood out and noticed greasy flavor. Noodle and other ingredients were just ok, Vegetable Gyoza was ok, too. I can not judge based on only 2 items, they offer other ramen, such as Yuzu or cold ramen which I might try next time.

I honestly didn't expect to find such authentic Japanese food in Squamish! The restaurant was clean…read morewith a nice, relaxed atmosphere, and the service was excellent from start to finish. One thing I really liked was that the portions were noticeably smaller than what you typically get at Japanese restaurants in the States--which I actually preferred. It felt much closer to the portion sizes you would get in Japan. The ramen especially surprised me. The broth and overall flavor reminded me of ramen I've had in Fukuoka, with that rich, comforting Japanese taste. The fish was also fresh and good quality, comparable to what I've had at other solid Japanese restaurants. A very pleasant surprise in Squamish. If you're craving Japanese food while traveling through the area, this is definitely a nice place to stop!

This restaurant was opened by the previous owner of Sushi Sen in the good old days! I was so…read moreexcited to find their new restaurant when I visited recently with my parents. The menu is different now, but with the same high quality ingredients! It was quite busy when we arrived but we only had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. The sushi was brought out quickly and we ordered a feast for 3! My dad enjoyed the mini seafood/chirashi don (bowl) while my mom had the savory ramen -- omg the noodles!!! I don't eat a ton of noodles normally, but I probably had half of the bowl they served here - so chewy and absorbed the soup flavor! I had a fatty tuna belly hand roll, the spot prawn nigiri, and uni nigiri aside from sharing the ramen and the rolls we ordered for the table. Everything was AMAZING! We chatted with the owner and she was so sweet. We loved our whole experience here and can't wait to return! Parking in this area is plentiful on the street especially because most of the shops close before dinnertime!

We were sat immediately when we had come in but I think it's a busy place because when we left,…read morethere was a small queue outside. Apparently, Ramen Arashi is part of a Canadian chain that originated in Banff. It's a clean restaurant and the service was good. The bathroom is very clean and nice. I got the miso ramen and it was yummy but about what you would expect from a ramen place. It's served with a dollop of butter on top which melts nicely into the broth.

This place is not huge but our party of 7 was able to squeeze in for lunch a few Wednesdays ago…read morewithout having to wait. It was on the late side for lunch (past 1PM) so we were fortunate enough to be able to walk right in and get served quickly. The takoyaki wasn't the most octopus-stuffed I've ever had, but it was solid! My husband and I split the black sesame tonkotsu ramen and the yuzu shio ramen. Both were unique in their own ways; the black sesame flavor in that tonkotsu was super pronounced and it was a very hearty ramen. The yuzu shio was super light and very flavorful; the yuzu flavor was also super pronounced. Also love the amount of tender chashu slices they give you with each bowl. The lettuce in the yuzu shio bowl was not my favorite; I appreciate the thought of more fiber/something healthier but the soup is so hot that it cooks the leafy greens immediately and I don't love wilted lettuce in my ramen. But all the other toppings were great; bamboo shoots were super flavorful, nori was crunchy, and eggs were perfectly jammy. Great place to grab a bowl of ramen if that's what you're craving!

This place was delicious! We went on a Thursday night and there was no wait. Very efficient for a…read moregroup of 8. Came for the chicken broth ramen and was not disappointed - flavorful without being as greasy as pork broth can sometimes be. There are two types of noodles, but both were great - just be aware so that you get the type you want!

This place is a solid lunch spot if you want ramen, but that's probably the extent of it. Fairly…read moreopen on Friday for lunch, as with any lunch spot it's quick/efficient, and solid. I love a good tsukemen, but while this place has it, it's fairly mid. It reminded why I usually only get it at tsukemen specific spots. The shoryu ramen was more impressive though still just good. All in all, above average lunch ramen, you could easily do worse, but you could also do better.

I was expecting an outstanding ramen noodle dish from the previous reviews. However, the pork ramen…read moredish I had was mediocre at best. Flavor, ingredients, even the noodles were ok but not great. Service and atmosphere were both excellent. However, I wouldn't recommend.

Cutest lil vibey spot tucked away in town accepts walk in's for lunch, and reservations for dinner…read more Good vegetarian and meaty options from ramen, to noodles, to rice entrees, and beyond!!! Good Non-Alcoholic options. We had truly lovely service too. Made us feel welcome even with coffees and bike helmets in hand. Seating is indoor/outdoor with varying degrees of coverage (umbrellas to inside with windows), outside seating has heaters so quality we actually had to ask them to turn them off on a semi chilly day. Hugeeee yums all around! Would recommend :)

Solid food! Friendly service. Food comes out quick too. It's not a big place, but there's four…read morepicnic tables outside & more seating inside.

The tonkatsu ramen here was really good. My favorite part is that they allow you to add beef…read moreinstead of chicken or pork. I've never seen that before at any ramen place, but I've always wished I could add it since pork and chicken seems so limited. The broth is very flavorful, especially if you get the spice added which is an absolute must. We came here because we stayed in Creekside to go skiing. So if you stay in the area I highly recommend walking over here!