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A friend recommended we try Sanpoutei while we were in Richmond looking for a quick bite to eat. Its name was similar to our fave Sansotei so we gave it a try. Bonus: in the same plaza as Kam Do Bakery. The kids got to watch them make noodles using the machine out front. Less entertaining than watching hand-pulled noodles, but still fun to watch. I love black garlic but it wasn't on the menu so I decided to try the Tori x Spicy Miso. The egg was nicely marinated (not as flavourful as I prefer), the soup was perfectly spicy and the noodles were a bit wider and chewy in texture. I liked the vegetables and the sear on the charsiu. Overall nice find!
My review is actually 3.5 stars out of 5. Still not the best ramen place in Richmond, in my opinion, but admittedly, there are lots of ramen restaurants to choose from in the lower mainland! Sanpoutei is a solid ramen option. The decor is nice and seemingly appropriate for the type of food they serve. I like how the fresh noodle makers can be seen through the glass windows so you can see how they're made. Service was quick. Lots of free parking in the lot. Debit and cash only though. Food wise, we ordered the chicken karaage, cold noodles, and the miso ramen. All were delicious and we would come back here if in the area.
Came here with a couple friends for lunch. The place was mostly full with a few tables left. The dining area was surprisingly quieter than i thought it would be despite being almost full compared to other ramen places i've been to. The dining area was clean. The decor is modern. Service speed was alright. Our orders arrived within 10-12 minutes for 3 people. Staff were patient and friendly. They were fast at refilling our waters. My friends ordered Shoyu Ramen and Miso Ramen. They liked it. I ordered Maze Soba. It's a dry noodle dish with cooked noodles, mixed with topping, and a sauce. The Maze Soba included chashu (braised pork), a soft boiled egg, dried sheets of seaweed, bamboo shoots, and ramen noodles. It comes with a small bowl of chicken soup. As for the quality of the Maze Soba, it was just alright. The ingredients were cooked well but didn't really add to the overall flavor to make it taste better. The chicken soup didn't taste as great as I hoped. It didn't have much flavor at all. I only really liked the diced chashu. It was seared and diced. I find seared meats delicious. I loved the flavors of the marinade in the chashu. I kinda expected better flavors for $18.50 for my bowl of Maze Soba ramen. I don't think i'll order their Maze Soba ramen again. One small negative is that you can't split the bill. The staff said they can't split the bill at the start but we didn't catch that until the bill came. Also, the prices for a bowl of ramen on their menu are a little higher than im used to at around $18. 3 out of 5 stars based on this visit. Sanpoutei Ramen isn't bad at all. It's certainly worth a try, though. The Maze Soba ramen i ordered was just alright. If you want really good ramen, I would recommend Yah Yah Ya Ramen or G-men Ramen in Richmond.
Absolutely fabulous Ramen restaurant that does focus mainly on just making good Ramen bowls. I loved the lovely ambience and layout. So warm , clean and inviting. The servers were kind and very attentive. The Ramen was average portions but just so tasty and not too salty. Loved they sear the Chasu . Ithe noodles lovely texture and broth just rich and wondrous . Iabsolutely loved it. Just note they take debit or cash only. Parking is plentiful in this tucked away hiddenl little plaza that can only be seen by driving throught the Kam do Bakery entrance arch.
Since it first opened a few years ago, I'v only visited once mainly because of their odd opening hours. But after COVID, their opening hour has then limited again, which made it harder to visit. Finally I found a day that the restaurant was open. I really like their house made noodles. They are a bit chewy which is to my liking. A lot of the ramen places don't make their own noodles, and you can taste the difference. The broth was thick and fresh. It has a lot of flavors which you can tell it was made over many hours. I really enjoyed the Tsukemen, which was a dry noodle dish, with two soft boiled eggs and a bowl of pork broth on the side. You can dip the noodle into the broth first, then eat it with the broth flavor. My daughter liked the Cha Shu Don, however, the Cha Shu meat were on the dryer side, which made it a bit chewy. The service of the place was pretty good, friendly and knowledgeable staff. When it comes to make a payment, you just need to pay at the cashier on your way out. Parking can be hectic from time to time as it's located in a small plaza with limited parking space. I would recommend to check online for their opening hours before heading out there, to avoid unnecessary trips. But overall, we enjoyed it here and will come back again!
Sanpoutei Ramen (らーめん 三宝亭) was founded in Niigata, Japan, and they have opened its first store in Richmond, BC early 2016. We love their ramen, especially their signature TSUKEMEN. TSUKEMEN (pronounced "skee-men") You dip the cold ramen noodles into the thick sauce with ingredients of grain dried sardine & dried bonito. We prefer to add extra toppings with our TUSKEMEN, such as soft-boiled eggs (味付け玉子), dried seaweed (nori), and bamboo shoots. These ingredients will help you make a delicious, healthy, filling dish. Everything was perfect and delicious! TORI x MISO RAMEN with Extra Aburi Chashu You can choose the original or spicy broth, and we decided to have the original tori broth which you can taste rich chicken broth flavour. We don't think we need to mention the Aburi Chashu (braised pork belly). Braising the pork belly creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture making it a perfect addition to a bowl of ramen! So we highly recommend this place! Sanpoutei Ramen 三宝亭 is a short walk away from Aberdeen Station, and it's at the strip mall with Kam Do Bakery. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Kids usually love noodles. Sanpoutei has deep-fried chicken and gyoza too. Price: $30-50 for two (lunch) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: 1/5 Parking can be challenged. They have their strip mall parking spots, but there are limited spots. Tips: * has semi open kitchen where you can see what the chefs cooking. * can consider the Tsukemen or Maze Soba if you are a giant eater. You get 30% more noodles than the other ramen bowl. * can ask for hot water when you almost finish he Tsukemen. It can dilute the dipping sauce and become a tasty broth. * can add toppings for extra changes. Would I Return: Yes
=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE A hidden gem between Kam Do Bakery and Parker Place - for good ramen and service in a good environment, Sanpoutei is the place for you when in Richmond! === 2. FOOD Bamboo Shoots ($5.50): A side of thick shoots with sriracha sauce: simple yet satisfying! Karaage Fried Chicken with Tartar Sauce ($8.00): A little too much of the tartar but the coating is lightly done - so it's done just right! Mini Butariki Don ($7.25): It's small, but the taste is mighty - remember to mix the egg yolk before eating! Niigata Shoyu Special ($16.75): The pork is thinly sliced and tender, but the broth is what's special - it's light, not too salty, and with an hint of ponzu - this is a great treat any day of the year! Tsukemen ($15.50): Yes, the noodles are tender and al dente enough (and you can get extra for only $2 more!) but it's the broth: thick and flavourful that makes this dish! === 3. SERVICE The service is good - in English, Cantonese, and potentially Japanese by the sounds of it. Always checking and efficient! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's open, high-ceilinged and contemporary in a Japanese manner making it a pleasant place to eat. The only potential drawback is the varied, older Western pop songs that are playing in the speakers...a little loudly. But it's a good place for groups up to 6 or 8. Baby strollers and wheelchairs work well in there and parking is a little up to chance at times in the complex's lot outside.
Ramen shop with an awesome ambiance and friendly staffs. Well organize upon entry, covid 19 precautions were well followed. I did like their appetizer the karaage was crispy and not so oily which led us to buy two. I tried their famous rich dried sardine Tsukumen and was delighted by the pretty serving, it was my first time tasting this Ramen and so far I enjoyed it, it was tasty and I like the additional soup they gave at the end to dilute the sardine soup. Another Ramen we had was the Miso Tori and the spiciness was perfectly delicious. Price is just right as they do serve graciously, but next time I think no need for additional eggs seaweeds or onions as the original serving is already enough, was so full after this meal. Place was clean and staffs were friendly.
The grilled chasu has a nice Smokey charcoal aroma. The egg has light marinated flavour. The shoyu broth is very refreshing and has a nice dashi flavour. The tori broth has a rich chicken broth flavour. The agedashi is really nice-- the dashi broth adds lots of flavour.
Great Ramen shop which the taste like from Niigata, Japan. But the dining space is not like in Japan! Big and beautiful chill place. Well, ramen shop doesn't really have any service, just bring you the food.
I am officially shook of how I never eaten here earlier and I live in Richmond. The audacity I have LOL. But truth be told I was very impressed here. Their parking is terrible but the food and service was amazing. * A5 miso special ($17.50) ~ this was amazing. The broth was super rich and creamy. Not oily at all! The noodles were ultra chewy and deliciously al dente. I was very impressed by the tender mouth watering chasiu which melts in your mouth and the egg was good too! Overall 100% recommend the miso! * Also got: A1 shoyu special ($16.50), A13 tori special ($16), DB Sleeman beer ($5.50). * 10/10 ~ probably my new go to ramen place because of how delicious the broth and noodles were! * 7/10 ~ they aren't cheap here. The portion is normal I wouldn't say it's super big but the flavours are worth coming to try! Total bill before tip: $58.83.
Amazing ramen. My friend said comparable to Japan. Would go again if in the area but cash only
With the glowing reviews on the tsukemen here I came in with relatively high expectations. I was disappointed by my experience though. My broth wasn't hot when served, it was only warm. I also thought it lacked depth in flavour. The broth did cling nicely to the noodles though. The egg was done well and the noodles were al dante. If I come back I would get the spicy version. I would probably also add some meat.
There are many ramen joints in the metro Vancouver area but not often I found a good one in Richmond. Most of them are mediocre in my opinion. One day went to here with my family. This is a specious ramen joint unlike the usual ones which tables are packed closely. The interior was clean and the servers were welcoming. Some ramen joints I visited before there were weird smell but this place is absolutely free of unnatural smells. I ordered a Tonkotsu ramen with miso broth. The ramen exceeded my expectation of "mediocre ramen in Richmond". The pork and noodle were cooked just right with the broth. Portion was fair and the egg was not overcooked very much. To be fair, the quality was surprising me. It is good to try if you are craving for ramen in Richmond near No.3 Road. read more
7 months ago
Amazing tsukemen!! Interior of the restaurant is very modern with nice wood decor all around. Staff was super friendly and the noodles were very nice and chewy. The broth was very flavorful and the noodles come with bamboo shoots and a soft boiled egg. There is limited parking in the plaza so be sure to come early during busy times. Also make sure to bring some CAD as they only take cash or debit. Highly recommend if you're looking for good ramen!! read more
A friend recommended we try Sanpoutei while we were in Richmond looking for a quick bite to eat. Its name was similar to our fave Sansotei so we gave it a try. Bonus: in the same plaza as Kam Do Bakery. The kids got to watch them make noodles using the machine out front. Less entertaining than watching hand-pulled noodles, but still fun to watch. I love black garlic but it wasn't on the menu so I decided to try the Tori x Spicy Miso. The egg was nicely marinated (not as flavourful as I prefer), the soup was perfectly spicy and the noodles were a bit wider and chewy in texture. I liked the vegetables and the sear on the charsiu. Overall nice find! read more
3 years ago
My review is actually 3.5 stars out of 5. Still not the best ramen place in Richmond, in my opinion, but admittedly, there are lots of ramen restaurants to choose from in the lower mainland! Sanpoutei is a solid ramen option. The decor is nice and seemingly appropriate for the type of food they serve. I like how the fresh noodle makers can be seen through the glass windows so you can see how they're made. Service was quick. Lots of free parking in the lot. Debit and cash only though. Food wise, we ordered the chicken karaage, cold noodles, and the miso ramen. All were delicious and we would come back here if in the area. read more
Came here with a couple friends for lunch. The place was mostly full with a few tables left. The dining area was surprisingly quieter than i thought it would be despite being almost full compared to other ramen places i've been to. The dining area was clean. The decor is modern. Service speed was alright. Our orders arrived within 10-12 minutes for 3 people. Staff were patient and friendly. They were fast at refilling our waters. My friends ordered Shoyu Ramen and Miso Ramen. They liked it. I ordered Maze Soba. It's a dry noodle dish with cooked noodles, mixed with topping, and a sauce. The Maze Soba included chashu (braised pork), a soft boiled egg, dried sheets of seaweed, bamboo shoots, and ramen noodles. It comes with a small bowl of chicken soup. As for the quality of the Maze Soba, it was just alright. The ingredients were cooked well but didn't really add to the overall flavor to make it taste better. The chicken soup didn't taste as great as I hoped. It didn't have much flavor at all. I only really liked the diced chashu. It was seared and diced. I find seared meats delicious. I loved the flavors of the marinade in the chashu. I kinda expected better flavors for $18.50 for my bowl of Maze Soba ramen. I don't think i'll order their Maze Soba ramen again. One small negative is that you can't split the bill. The staff said they can't split the bill at the start but we didn't catch that until the bill came. Also, the prices for a bowl of ramen on their menu are a little higher than im used to at around $18. 3 out of 5 stars based on this visit. Sanpoutei Ramen isn't bad at all. It's certainly worth a try, though. The Maze Soba ramen i ordered was just alright. If you want really good ramen, I would recommend Yah Yah Ya Ramen or G-men Ramen in Richmond. read more
Absolutely fabulous Ramen restaurant that does focus mainly on just making good Ramen bowls. I loved the lovely ambience and layout. So warm , clean and inviting. The servers were kind and very attentive. The Ramen was average portions but just so tasty and not too salty. Loved they sear the Chasu . Ithe noodles lovely texture and broth just rich and wondrous . Iabsolutely loved it. Just note they take debit or cash only. Parking is plentiful in this tucked away hiddenl little plaza that can only be seen by driving throught the Kam do Bakery entrance arch. read more
Since it first opened a few years ago, I'v only visited once mainly because of their odd opening hours. But after COVID, their opening hour has then limited again, which made it harder to visit. Finally I found a day that the restaurant was open. I really like their house made noodles. They are a bit chewy which is to my liking. A lot of the ramen places don't make their own noodles, and you can taste the difference. The broth was thick and fresh. It has a lot of flavors which you can tell it was made over many hours. I really enjoyed the Tsukemen, which was a dry noodle dish, with two soft boiled eggs and a bowl of pork broth on the side. You can dip the noodle into the broth first, then eat it with the broth flavor. My daughter liked the Cha Shu Don, however, the Cha Shu meat were on the dryer side, which made it a bit chewy. The service of the place was pretty good, friendly and knowledgeable staff. When it comes to make a payment, you just need to pay at the cashier on your way out. Parking can be hectic from time to time as it's located in a small plaza with limited parking space. I would recommend to check online for their opening hours before heading out there, to avoid unnecessary trips. But overall, we enjoyed it here and will come back again! read more
Sanpoutei Ramen (らーめん 三宝亭) was founded in Niigata, Japan, and they have opened its first store in Richmond, BC early 2016. We love their ramen, especially their signature TSUKEMEN. TSUKEMEN (pronounced "skee-men") You dip the cold ramen noodles into the thick sauce with ingredients of grain dried sardine & dried bonito. We prefer to add extra toppings with our TUSKEMEN, such as soft-boiled eggs (味付け玉子), dried seaweed (nori), and bamboo shoots. These ingredients will help you make a delicious, healthy, filling dish. Everything was perfect and delicious! TORI x MISO RAMEN with Extra Aburi Chashu You can choose the original or spicy broth, and we decided to have the original tori broth which you can taste rich chicken broth flavour. We don't think we need to mention the Aburi Chashu (braised pork belly). Braising the pork belly creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture making it a perfect addition to a bowl of ramen! So we highly recommend this place! Sanpoutei Ramen 三宝亭 is a short walk away from Aberdeen Station, and it's at the strip mall with Kam Do Bakery. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Kids usually love noodles. Sanpoutei has deep-fried chicken and gyoza too. Price: $30-50 for two (lunch) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: 1/5 Parking can be challenged. They have their strip mall parking spots, but there are limited spots. Tips: * has semi open kitchen where you can see what the chefs cooking. * can consider the Tsukemen or Maze Soba if you are a giant eater. You get 30% more noodles than the other ramen bowl. * can ask for hot water when you almost finish he Tsukemen. It can dilute the dipping sauce and become a tasty broth. * can add toppings for extra changes. Would I Return: Yes read more
=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE A hidden gem between Kam Do Bakery and Parker Place - for good ramen and service in a good environment, Sanpoutei is the place for you when in Richmond! === 2. FOOD Bamboo Shoots ($5.50): A side of thick shoots with sriracha sauce: simple yet satisfying! Karaage Fried Chicken with Tartar Sauce ($8.00): A little too much of the tartar but the coating is lightly done - so it's done just right! Mini Butariki Don ($7.25): It's small, but the taste is mighty - remember to mix the egg yolk before eating! Niigata Shoyu Special ($16.75): The pork is thinly sliced and tender, but the broth is what's special - it's light, not too salty, and with an hint of ponzu - this is a great treat any day of the year! Tsukemen ($15.50): Yes, the noodles are tender and al dente enough (and you can get extra for only $2 more!) but it's the broth: thick and flavourful that makes this dish! === 3. SERVICE The service is good - in English, Cantonese, and potentially Japanese by the sounds of it. Always checking and efficient! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's open, high-ceilinged and contemporary in a Japanese manner making it a pleasant place to eat. The only potential drawback is the varied, older Western pop songs that are playing in the speakers...a little loudly. But it's a good place for groups up to 6 or 8. Baby strollers and wheelchairs work well in there and parking is a little up to chance at times in the complex's lot outside. read more
3 years ago
Ramen shop with an awesome ambiance and friendly staffs. Well organize upon entry, covid 19 precautions were well followed. I did like their appetizer the karaage was crispy and not so oily which led us to buy two. I tried their famous rich dried sardine Tsukumen and was delighted by the pretty serving, it was my first time tasting this Ramen and so far I enjoyed it, it was tasty and I like the additional soup they gave at the end to dilute the sardine soup. Another Ramen we had was the Miso Tori and the spiciness was perfectly delicious. Price is just right as they do serve graciously, but next time I think no need for additional eggs seaweeds or onions as the original serving is already enough, was so full after this meal. Place was clean and staffs were friendly. read more
5 years ago
The grilled chasu has a nice Smokey charcoal aroma. The egg has light marinated flavour. The shoyu broth is very refreshing and has a nice dashi flavour. The tori broth has a rich chicken broth flavour. The agedashi is really nice-- the dashi broth adds lots of flavour. read more
3 years ago
Great Ramen shop which the taste like from Niigata, Japan. But the dining space is not like in Japan! Big and beautiful chill place. Well, ramen shop doesn't really have any service, just bring you the food. read more
I am officially shook of how I never eaten here earlier and I live in Richmond. The audacity I have LOL. But truth be told I was very impressed here. Their parking is terrible but the food and service was amazing. * A5 miso special ($17.50) ~ this was amazing. The broth was super rich and creamy. Not oily at all! The noodles were ultra chewy and deliciously al dente. I was very impressed by the tender mouth watering chasiu which melts in your mouth and the egg was good too! Overall 100% recommend the miso! * Also got: A1 shoyu special ($16.50), A13 tori special ($16), DB Sleeman beer ($5.50). * 10/10 ~ probably my new go to ramen place because of how delicious the broth and noodles were! * 7/10 ~ they aren't cheap here. The portion is normal I wouldn't say it's super big but the flavours are worth coming to try! Total bill before tip: $58.83. read more
3 years ago
Amazing ramen. My friend said comparable to Japan. Would go again if in the area but cash only read more
5 years ago
With the glowing reviews on the tsukemen here I came in with relatively high expectations. I was disappointed by my experience though. My broth wasn't hot when served, it was only warm. I also thought it lacked depth in flavour. The broth did cling nicely to the noodles though. The egg was done well and the noodles were al dante. If I come back I would get the spicy version. I would probably also add some meat. read more
Always down for a bowl of ramen here. I like heavy, creamy pork broth soup and this was a little short of that. I would recommend this to those who don't like too creamy of a taste but still prefer the richness. I think the soup is made out of chicken broth. Noodles were nice and firm. I got the spicy all inclusive version and surprisingly it came with a lot of stuff. I haven't tried niigata ramen anywhere else so I don't know if the cabbage is traditionally part of it. Wasn't my favourite part but other than that, it was a good ramen experience. Extra points for the super tender and charcoaled meat. The tempura salad was goood. Loved the wasabi mayo sauce. Leaves me refreshed and crisped after some oily ramen. read more
Whenever I'm back in Vancouver, I literally always have to make a stop here. This is the best tsukemen (dipping ramen) that I have had outside of Japan. Their tsukemen is a bit unique as it's a fish based broth, so it feels less heavy when you're eating it but it still packs such a punch of flavor. Love the hint of yuzu flavor peeking out as well, really adds to the overall depth of the broth. You can tell they spend hours getting that broth right. It comes with a mountain of deliciously fresh and al dente in house made noodles (you might get lucky and see them making it at the front as soon as you walk in!), a nice ramen egg and some bamboo shoots. My husband also loves their spicy tsukemen. I'm all about the non-spicy one. A gorgeous restaurant with beautiful wood cratsmanship throughout. The atmoshpere is different from your typical ramen shop, you'll understand as soon as you walk in. Looking forward to my next bowl of tsukemen here. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Met some friends at this ramen place and was very impressed with the food quality. Me and my family orderd a couple of things and we left happy and contented. First off, ordered a pork rice bowl. It came nicely presented with a fresh egg on top. The dish resembles a typicsl pork teriyaki bowl, only this one isnof a higher level. The pork they used was thin cuts of belly..good fat and meat ration. Was tender and moist. The sauce was just right and not too overpowering and when mixed with the fresh egg and rice..provided a very subtle and sweet flavour. Next was the standard shoyu chasu ramen with boiled egg. Absolutely amazing. Serving was big and adequate. Noodles were al dente. Done perfectly. The scallions and seaweed all complemented and made the dish look like a japanese garden. But most of all...the broth was excellent. No fishy smell and no butter overkill or too much oils used. It smelled and tastes fresh. Lastly, ordered the dish where you dip the hot noodles into a bowl of broth mixed with chasu and scallions with bamboo shoots on the side and extra pork. ( not good with jap names..but there is only 1 kind.) Again, perfect execution. This broth was supposed to be made from fish and bonito flakes but did not smell fishy at all. As you dip the noodles and slurp then back, the experience took you to japan. The soft tender pork belly pieces in the broth melted in your mouth on first bite, giving a dish body and more texture. Only flip side to the experience was service was slow and cha shu pork too little/thin. Plus location is kinda hard to find...the bldg from the st looks non-descript...you have to literally drive into the drive way from the main road and drive a few doors down to find this hidden gem. Not gps friendly...lol. Prices were at par with robson st ones...but the taste easily beats some ramen places in robson. Now, no need to venture far for a good bowl of ramen. This one is a keeper and will become a go to place for classic jap ramen Happy eating!! read more
11 years ago
Reservation can be made if there are 6 people or more. My boyfriend and I came here for dinner last night. We had waited for more than half or longer. All the customers had to write down their names on a wait list. A server would call out the names when seats were ready. The wait list was extremely long and more and more customers arrived in the evening. All the customers were waiting at the waiting area that was separated from the dining area, so customers who were eating inside would not be able to see the ones at the waiting area. The servers were busy running around and serving so many customers. There was an open kitchen that we could see the chefs and assistants or helpers who were cooking and preparing the food. My question was whether or not it was worth to wait for 30-45 mins to eat the ramen here. We got a table and settled down after a long wait. Both of us ordered tsukemen (regular and spicy ones) with some fried chicken. The fried chicken was average. It was quite expensive though. The dish of fried chicken was small like having 4 pieces(?) and cost $6. The whole dish of tsukemen was good but not better than the one I had at the Ramen Butcher. The soup base at this ramen place was the best part in this meal. I didn't like the texture of the tsukemen noodles though, because it was like the Chinese type of noodles that I didn't expect to eat at a Japanese ramen place. I would still rate this restaurant four stars overall but I would probably not come back if I want to eat ramen. There are many good ramen restaurants in Vancouver or downtown Vancouver. Waiting for a table out there is shorter and the quality is better. read more
2 years ago
I don't know what happened to this place. I remember a long time ago whenever I used to come to this place I had to wait for a long time just to get a table. But this was not the case this time. Many of the seats were empty and it was around dinner time Saturday night! As usual, I ordered their butakiri don and maze soba. One bite of each and I started speculating things. They were not as good as they used to be. I remember I was always dying to get these whenever I had the extra time to spare just to line up for a table. The broth of the Maze Soba used to be more dense and flavorful. The butakiri don was also somehow, different. I really hope they start to change things and get back to the way it used to be. I will be back for sure. I don't know if the management has changed or it's just because there are many new competitions in the area that have caused this change. read more
8 years ago
Came back on a Thursday night after a long absence and had a solid meal. Located beside Parker Place mall on No. 3 Road in Richmond, it is centrally located and parking is plenty. No wait for a table of two @ 7 pm. Restaurant was 75% full. Decor is modern and casual. There is a large, square shaped communal table that is similar to sitting at the bar and also acts as the centre piece. Service was good. No hiccups and no complaints. Wait staff seems to be well trained and knowledgeable of menu items. I always get the original chicken ramen here. It comes with half of a ramen egg, spinach, black fungus and 2 slices of aburi chashu. Add-ons are available at additional cost. The star is definitely the soup, which is creamy, well seasoned and not too salty. You can really taste the time and effort that went into producing this broth. Noodle is thick, curvy and not over cooked. Toppings were great, especially the aburi chashu which had a nice charred flavor. I wish the meat itself was more tender though. Cost is $12.50 per bowl and the portion is sufficient, but I would rate pricing as slightly more expensive than comparable ramen joints. Also, ramen here is not customizable, so you cannot adjust the taste, doneness of noodles or oiliness. We also ordered some sides. The spicy bamboo is a cold dish and I found the texture too soft and missing the crunch expected when biting into bamboo shoots. I will not order again. The agedashi tofu was unique and delicious. Tofu is chopped into tiny cubes, lightly battered and fried, then soaked in a light sauce similar to dipping sauces for tempura. The fried chicken (ponzu option) was good but not spectacular. There were some large bits of chicken fat that should have been trimmed off, but I did enjoy the large amounts of finely grated daikon served on top. Seasoning was also on point. However, I do warn that the portion size of appetizers is relative small for the price you pay. Overall a solid ramen establishment that is worth trying. I have not tried the miso or fish broth ramen so my review is specific to the original chicken ramen, which I highly recommend. read more
This is probably the best tsukemen I've had in my limited experience. The spicy broth that accompanied the fresh noodles had so much umami taste. Also, the broth had these little bites of chasu that melt in your mouth. You know it's good when you don't want to swallow. After you finish the noodles, you can add clear broth to the bowl to drink it up. The kaarage was tasty too. Finding this place was an adventure as I've never heard of or been to Kam Do Plaza, which is hidden between two other malls. To my surprise, there were quite a few people dining there too. The interior is a lot more upscale than I'm used to, but so unique it transported me to Japan. Being pricier than my usual budget, this would probably be more of a treat than something I would eat more often. read more
8 years ago
We stopped by for dinner over the weekend. We ordered the deep fried spring chicken with oroshi yuzu ponzu sauce, tori x miso ramen with extra aburi chashu and tori shio ramen with flavoured soft-boiled egg. Food arrived in a fairly reasonable time. The deep fried chicken arrived first. There were four pieces and the sauce was alright. I found it to be slightly soggy due to the sauce. The ramen was very good. I found the tori shio ramen to have a very flavourful broth without being too salty. The flame seared pork belly complimented the in house-made noodles. Noodles had a good chew. The soft boiled egg was perfect. The ambiance was very nice and made it feel as though you were in Japan for a moment. The wood carvings gave a traditional vibe. Parking in the plaza was very challenging and we managed to park on the last available spot. During the dinner rush, it can cause a headache waiting for a spot. Lastly, cash or debit only. read more
7 years ago
My Japanese friend brought me here so I knew this restaurant had to be good. But I didn't know how good it was until I tried it for myself. Sanpoutei is definitely in my top 3 ramen restaurants in the world! I tried the shio ramen and have to say that this chashiu is literally the best I've ever had. The fact that they torch it on top adds a nice smokiness to the meat without over cooking it. They tend to serve thicker noodles here which I don't mind since it grabs onto the soup really well. The soup is on the thicker side (so more like a light gravy than a broth) however it works really well with the noodles! If you're a spice lover like me, make sure to ask the people who work there for some chilli flakes which they will happily give you! read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
Forgot the ramen I ordered. Menma was nice and big. I like menma. Chashu was tiny. Soup was lacklustre for the price. Ambience is nice Would not take mom here read more
7 years ago
My boyfriend brought me here and I ordered this spicy miso ramen, and I've been getting it ever since. He usually gets the tsukemen and he would always try my soup and this time he decided to order it as well. By far... MY FAVOURITE I love their thick and creamy broth! The spiciness level is perfect read more
6 years ago
Best tsukemen in Vancouver! They have regular ramen options on the menu as well. Friendly service too! read more
8 years ago
So now that there is some traction here at Sanpoutei and the reviews are coming in. I'd like to state a few things that come to mind after reading them. Firstly everyone has their own taste and reasons for liking ramen. Each is individual in what they like and think ramen should be. Today on my fourth visit I brought some specialists in ramen from Japan. I also brought the "Japanese Food Critique" who is a culinary expert in the ways of Japanese food, it's history and culture. She can be pretty damn picky. While waiting in line for over an hour. Everyone was getting hungry. We were reading over the menu and the first thing two of them said was "Niigata? Famous for Ramen?....where's the Gyoza?" "This isn't a traditional ramen shop. Too big and fancy" "Is this a franchise? Are they really Japanese?" When we seated, my favourite server came up and said hi and took our orders. ( pssst, she's the cutest one there). Ordered up The Chicken Kaarage in both Oroshi(grated daikon radish topping, very traditional) and the Tartar sauce topping( popular in many Izakaya style places). When I asked their opinion, they all said very good. Impressed considering most Kaarage served is NOT Kaarage in Canada. Unfortunately I think many people who are conditioned to eating what they are told is Kaarage think this is too soggy or too saucy. It's like how modern Japanese foodies in the western world think California rolls and other fancy sushi is real Japanese food. Hey!! Don't be so stupid! What y'all think fortune cookies are real Chinese food too? My colleague from Japan had Sanpoutei's specialty ramen made from dried fish. He was surprised at how closely it resembled Tokyo style ramen. And he did concurs that he thinks most people wouldn't like the soup, as they are used to the modern fatty tonkotsu or chicken broths. Most people who Yelp about Ramen probably never had original ramen. Many would not like this slightly fishy broth. However, after asking other Japanese people who tried this soup, they ALL concurred that this broth was indeed a 4-5 star rating! Think about that. Are you a ramen poser? His wife had the tsukemen which she really enjoyed. Rating? 4 stars. Unfortunately the Japanese Food Critique did what she does most often and bashed her Maze ramen with a 2 star rating. It didn't taste good to her. But she did have the Tsukemen before and gave that a high rating. They had various ratings of the ramen itself. One said they prefer the Hokkaido (thick) style noodle and she said Sanpoutei's noodles were not thick enough for her. The other two liked the noodles and appreciated that they were made fresh. All agreed that the texture of the noodles were correct. See Webpage on different types of ramen noodles http://www.mikawayaseimen.com/sample.html My guests all agreed that Sanpoutei should have Japanese fried rice, but this location doesn't have it. It depends on each location it seems. This last visit I tried the Bamboo shoot - ok for the price. Slightly spicy, low glycemic index value, but it has sugar in it. Agedashi tofu - I have had better. 3 stars Oden - sadly sold out...... Next time. Retried the following: Kaarage's - still highly rated. Hopefully you can appreciate it. 4-5 stars. Fried Shrimp Salad (Ebi fry ) large size -gives you three prawns instead of two. Not as good as before. I had a number of greens that were not fresh ( I find that restaurants get lazy using this type of salad greens and 80% never inspect them well enough before plating). The dressing was a bit messy like it was rushed. That went down to a 2 star rating sadly. I tried a bit of the Maze Soba and something didn't taste right about it. It was off. It dropped from a 4 or 5 rating down to a 1 star. What happened? Had a taste of the fish broth soup and definitely agree that it is a great soup!!! I will ask if I can order it without the ramen next time and substitute it with bean sprouts instead. (This will be a Good test of their flexibility for customers with dietary challenges) Unfortunately most of you may not like this broth as much. If you do try it please tell me if you liked it or not. Especially the Maze ramen. Because now we have a hit and a miss in a big way. Overall census among the Japanese community that I have spoken to, the Tsukemen and the Fish broth are both hits. Typos free of charge as I was all thumbs up typing this on the iPhone read more
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