4.8 stars out of 5 for: - the space is a bit cramped when you have 6 ppl - BUT, we still go because the ramen is tasty; reasonably priced - we took our 8 yr old niece for the 1st time & she enjoyed the simple noodles & broth - - friendly staff read more

Sansotei Ramen - Dinner is served! - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Loved this place! Took my family for Ramen, my kids had never had authentic ramen. We all were able to order something that fit our tastes. Even my 11-year-old son enjoyed his simple bowl. Parking was easy. The service was quick and polite. Bathroom was very clean. Food was amazing and the portions were huge. We had to take some home. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

It's as good as expected, but damn is it expensive. $30 for one bowl of ramen. But the place is good clean and service was fast, the staff were friendly. read more

Looking for the best ramen in Ottawa? Look no further. Situated right off the main drag on Merivale Road sits this Mecca for ramen. Easily the most delicious broth I have ever had, and they have Japanese beer for takeaway to complete your dining experience. My one small knock would be the wait, so if you are doing takeaway definitely order ahead as they are BUSY. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Delicious - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Decent and delicious ramen. A bit slow service but the staff are nice The place was simple yet nice. read more

So I've been wanting to try Sansotei ever since they opened in Ottawa. Their first location was on Bank St which is not all that convenient for me, so I was thrilled when they opened this second location on Merivale with free parking on-site. However, even years after they've opened in Ottawa, both sites regularly have lineups out the door. I'm not one to stand in line for restaurants, so I've had many failed attempts at eating here (nearby restaurants have benefited as a result, as I went there instead). Anyway, finally on a Friday at about 2:30pm I drove by and saw it was practically empty, so I popped in for whatever meal you want to consider it. Overall, the food was very tasty and flavourful, but so incredibly fatty that I think that one bowl of ramen had more saturated fat in it than is recommended for me in a year! I got the Tonkotsu Ramen with thin noodles ($12.50). It comes with 2 pieces of pork belly, a soft boiled egg (cut in half), some black fungus, and green onions. The broth was rich and filled with flavour. It tasted really creamy and had a nice garlic fragrance to it. It was super oily though. Pork belly by nature is fatty, these pieces were ultra fatty! The egg was nicely soft boiled and tasted creamy and pretty much melted in my mouth. I love mushrooms, so I enjoyed the black fungus, which I would describe as being a cross between a mushroom and some seaweed in texture. The noodles were nice and chewy, but weren't as springy as I like. I enjoyed the ramen, but it was really too rich/oily/fatty for me. I'm glad I tried it, but I will likely not return. Perhaps if they added some more lean meat options or some vegetarian options I would return. Service was very friendly and efficient. The place is very clean looking with minimalistic decor. The on-site parking is easily accessible off of Merivale if you are going northbound. If you are going southbound, turn left (east) at Capilano, then quick left (north) into a little driveway that leads to the parking lot. There's a sign, but it may not be that noticeable. read more

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Been here a few time. When there's nothing in mind to have breakfast, I would recommend to go there if you just happen to be in this area. Friendly service, always smiling. Only one downside about it is too much MSG or miso in the soup. Gets very thirsty after eating them. read more

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I love this place! Restaurant is small but cozy. Tried tomato ramen for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Tomato Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This place never disappoints! Always great service and amazing food. I ordered the Tonkotsu Black and enjoyed every bit of it. I was surprised there wasn't a line out the door. Usually when I go to the Merivale location I'll have to wait in line before getting seated... I guess I picked a good time because we got seated right away. I noticed they added a vegetarian option to the menu so I'm curious to try that dish next. It smelt delicious. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I am a fan of this restaurant (any location). We drop into this location periodically and we always get quick efficient service and great Ramen. Seating is close - as in the tables are placed very closely and you can clearly hear your neighbour's conversations. The food is always enjoyable - I've never had a bad meal here, or bad service. Avoid the line ups by eating a bit later (say 7:30p or so) or going mid-afternoon (around 2-ish). Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes read more

We stopped by here during their opening day last month, purely by coincidence. This Sansotei is situated where the Menchie's used to be on Merivale, and there was ample parking when we visited (although we came later in the night, so I'm not sure if this is the case during the day with the other businesses in that plaza). We came in and a table was available, so that was fortuitous. No line up and a table right away during opening night? Yes please. It WAS busy, but it was also a Monday evening, so that could explain the lack of a lineup. The space inside is small, but seems more spacious than the one on Bank St. Instead of a long rectangular space, it's more square, so the kitchen and pay area is immediately to the left while all the tables are to the right. They also have bar stools by the window, which is great, since I myself have singularly come in for a quick lunch at Sansotei in the past and always felt bad at taking a full table with the lineup outside. The design is much more conducive for effective customer service and flow. They were fully staffed during the opening night, as they should. We saw some of their more seasoned wait staff from the Bank St location, although the lady waiting our table was new. She was great!, although we did suffer from multiple staff checking in on us, which resulted in some of our order falling through the cracks and being a bit delayed. First day problems they are sure to sort out in the following days, so no big deal. We got our regular tonkotsu blacks, thick noodles, extra egg. Delicious. Always a pleasure to enjoy ramen broth without the wait and the hassle one would normally have to go through at the Bank St location. Best of all, as an opening day promotion, we were able to enjoy a dessert each or free! I got the mango sorbetto and my partner got the mango cheesecake - both delicious, but probably too small a portion to pay full price for in the future (unless we got the opening day promotion portions, which would be understandable). Overall, a great experience for us. Hopefully the next time we come, we'd be just as lucky (although I have heard personally that the line ups are very real at this location, so we'll see!) read more

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I've really enjoyed the one on Bank Street so I was excited to hear another location was opening up on Merivale. This location is just as small as the one on Bank Street so there will most likely be a line up. We were a group of 5 so we waited around 30 mins which we didn't mind. I got the Shoyu Ramen with thick noodles as well as a side of Zangi (deep fried chicken). Everything was delicious. The food came out quickly too. Since the restaurant is on the smaller side, the food is quick to serve to get customers in and out in a reasonable time. The service was also good. The staff was really busy but still made the time to stop by the table to ask how our food was. read more

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Okay, I can't get into anything else without saying how great the service here was. You're pleasantly greeted upon entry, service throughout your meal is quick and efficient and done with a smile, and you are pleasantly "greeted" again on your way out. Service is key and they really nail that here. This was only my second ever ramen experience, and my first visit to Sansotei. My previous ramen attempt had me feeling as though I am not a fan, but I have to say that my opinion has now been changed! My friend and I each ordered the Tonkotsu Black and we shared the Zangi (deep fried chicken). The chicken appetizer was really good, so crispy, lots of flavours. Be warned- it will be piping hot and fresh, so give it some time to cool down to avoid burning your tongues! The ramen was SO good and tasty. It was creamy, flavourful, and surprisingly filling. I really didn't think a soup would fill me up, but between the noodles, egg, and chashu- there was plenty and I was completely satisfied. Not so full, of course, that we couldn't try the mango cheesecake. Spoiler alert: it was delicious, too! This is a small little spot, a real Nepean gem, but definitely worth checking out! read more

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Awesome food, reasonably priced and great customer services. The kitchen actually closed in mid afternoon to make new batch of soup, which is the way it should be. Well done! read more

Great service food was amazing We had 3 different ramen and they were all amazing !! Easily made substitutions for our group great restaurant read more

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I'm a fan of the intimate space, the fast and friendly service. The delicious food....my beef and rice dish was very tasty, and the chicken wings had just the right amount of heat. Shame that the only broth they offer is pork based. Would have been nice to have a vegetable alternative. Still left with a yummy tummy! read more

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A little hard to find even with GPS. But that's likely my poor navigation skills. Amazing Ramien. Had the Tonkatsu. Pork was great. Noodles perfect. All around great meal. read more

I ordered delivery from Sansotei Ramen. The food was delicious, warm and well packaged. There's a reason this place often has lines waiting in front, which is unheard of in Nepean. They now offer a vegetarian ramen, which is a wonderful and welcome addition. read more

Really good! Limited menu, but they do it well! Give it a try, park on other side of road, as they only have s few spots read more

Admittedly, I never had 'ramen' before so I have nothing to compare it to but I will say that I quite enjoyed my first meal here (Tonkotsu w extra pork belly and gyoza appetizer). Service was also good and prompt. As expected, there was a wait on a Saturday night (arrived just after 5pm and took almost an hour before seated). They do have a small entrance that hold about 6-8 people so if it is minus 20 outside like it has been lately, you might be able to stay warm(er) while you wait. Value wise, it is pretty decent. Dinner for two (2 x ramen, 2 x appetizers, 2 x tea) was $50 plus tip. Onsite parking is limited as there are other businesses in the same building so if you can't find a space, you can try across the street in the small mall. All in all, quite nice and I'll be back... Might just wait until the weather warms up a bit though. read more

I'm so glad that Sansotei opened a location outside of the downtown area because it's quite a trek from where we are. This location is small, seating about 30 people, and with a parking lot for about 15 cars. Nonetheless, this location serves a ramen as delicious as expected with fast and efficient service. read more

Best. Ramen. In. Ottawa! My brother and I, we go at the opening to avoid line ups on weekends. Even though the menu doesn't have a big selection, every single item is delicious (we've tried everything). My ultimate favorite is the black miso. They have two locations. The one on Bank street, better make it for 11:15am or there will be a line up. On weekends, we go to the one on Merivale (has parking). Both locations are very good. read more

Checked out a couple of ramen bowls and salad recently based on a recommendation from a friend. Service is super prompt and very courteous. The Miso Black ramen in soup with pork has slightly spicy pieces of pork, but no bones in the soup if you were expecting them. Overall a bit salty. I want to return to try some other selections. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Miso Black - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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The ramen is very good. The broth is nice and thick, flaverful. The portions are small though. It is good if you want to munch on something, but if you are hungry or hangry, get extra noodles with your ramen or maybe an appitizer. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Yum delish. One of our favourites. Would Love some wine options in the menu though. The food quality is superb and the servings are massive. Staff are so kind and courteous read more

This location is a lot bigger than the one on bank street. Same exact menu and ramen, etc. Very pleased with the service and the food always come within 10 or so minutes. The staff is always friendly. There are a lot more tables at this location and it is not as busy still probably busy at peak hours but less of a line then the other location. This location is open 7 days a week too! read more

Now that I'm no longer speechless... The black tonkotsu ramen is one of the best things I've eaten in my life. GO GET SOME, NOW!!! Honestly, I thought I had found great ramen in NYC but Sansotei far exceeds anything else I've tried. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Black tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

ordered extra noodle results in insufficient broth and the existing broth gets diluted w excess flour from noodles making the broth thicker. if u want extra noodles you are better off asking for extra broth as well. read more

Real good food with good service! Gyudon at Sansotei is one of my favourite things and their tonkotsu black is creamy but not too heavy, perfect for a cold winter night and thankfully the wait wasn't too long tonight. My boyfriend and I always default to zaangi, gyudon, tonkotsu black and miso black, you can't go wrong with those options! :) read more

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Had lunch there on a cold Sunday afternoon. Arrived around 12:30 had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. They are super busy, but they push food out quickly so they keep tables moving without making you feel rushed. We tried the spicy slow cooked chicken wings and fried chicken, both were super yummy and reasonably priced. Our ramens arrived hot and fresh, each bowl comes with pork belly and an egg. The egg wasn't my fave but that's personal taste, normally I don't enjoy pork belly since it's super fatty but it was made well and melted in your mouth. The ramen noodles were delicious and the broth was as well. I can definitely understand why this place is always busy. Their parking lot is tiny, they share the building with other businesses and it took us a few minutes to find parking. But other then that I'd go back. Their downtown location is closer to me, but I don't like trekking downtown and prefer to avoid it so this is an awesome alternative. read more

holy fucking shit. this is the best ramen. i feel like im levitating. i always thought the expression meat that melts in your mouth was just an expression. this tonkotsu ramen proved me wrong. the pork literally MELTED. i have never written a review before but after eating this ramen i had to take some real action in my life. this has been a religious awakening and a spiritual experience. thank you. unbelievable. i have real tears falling from my cheeks. beautiful. i love you. read more

Flavourless ramen. Limited menu. Very small space. The service was alright and was the best part of the entire experience. Normally I don't write bad reviews but I feel like the overall rating of this place is misleading. I would not recommend. read more

Fantastic Ramen! Very nice staff from the moment you walk in the door. Service was good we didn't wait to long. But was worth it! Very happy this is close to home! read more

We ordered ramen via Uber eats. The restaurant forgot one of the soups and would not send another one. They forced us to seek a refund with uber eats, but it still left us without a full meal read more

They insisted that I wait OUTSIDE - in the cold - while they clean the table. So, I went to the Noodle House half a block down the road!

I tried the food, the place was very small, and the soup was not for me . But friendly services

First time trying Sansotei Ramen and I was not disappointed! We we're lucky to walk in and be seated immediately. A few minutes after we ordered there was a long line up. We shared the Gyoza which was good but not anything special. We had the Tonkotsu Black with thin noodles and Black Miso with thick noodles which both had very nice rich broth and perfectly cooked noodles. The extra egg was a nice add on which had a perfectly soft yolk. I'm looking forward to returning and trying more of the menu. There is a reason this place has a line up but I can say it is worth the wait! Quick service and attentive staff without hovering over their patrons. Well done ! read more

We travelled through Japan and are hard assess when it comes to ramen. This is likely the best in Ottawa. Rich creamy tonkatsu, soft boiled marinated egg is done perfectly, pork belly not too fatty, chewy noodles, a bit skimpy on some of the sides....but I find that the case everywhere. Bowls and portions could be a tad bigger, though that's us being gluttoneous. Service was friendly and attentive. read more