Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a very famous ramen brand with more than 50 restaurants globally. I feel…read morea bit embarrassed that I haven't been to any of them. Its menu already shows its uniqueness: its signature ramen is shio ramen, which simply means salt ramen. Unlike other ramen restaurants that often promote their strong and heavy-flavoured pork broth, Santouka just says "salty broth." I think it really reflects Japanese culture and spirit. The chef's craftsmanship shows that using simple ingredients is enough to make flavorful food. I ordered the Shio Ramen and an Aji-tama (medium-boiled egg). It still had a very strong savoury flavour and wasn't too salty at all. To be honest, it tasted like pork broth to me. Whatever it was, it made me feel comfortable while having the ramen and after the meal. Meals at other ramen restaurants are usually too salty. Sorry, I am playing with words here, because it is interesting that the "salty broth" isn't too salty, while other broths are usually saltier. The branch in Scarborough is spacious and very suitable for dining with family, friends, or even business associates. The plaza it is in is a very competitive area for noodle cuisine. You can add Hokkaido Ramen Santouka to your radar the next time you go there.

We were seated promptly upon arrival and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, it took some time…read morefor them to come back around to take our order. We ordered a spicy veggie ramen with egg noodle (kale noodle was also an option for the veggie bowl) and a shio ramen. The ramen itself was average and I didn't think it was amazing but not disappointing for a bowl of ramen. I liked that I was able to customize the saltiness of the broth. We also added on an egg to our noodles, but the yolk was less jammy (a tad overcooked) for my liking. The parking lot will probably the biggest nightmare if you've never been to this plaza. The space between the parked cars is narrow and there is a lot of traffic in and out of the area.

Clean and friendly staff in restaurant. I like the texture of the noodles, and having chicken ramen…read moreis a good change. Good selection of sides as well

I stopped in for a weekday lunch and enjoyed Midori's lunch special which comes with a ramen of…read moreyour choice (from pre-selected list), 1 appetizer and a drink for $23.99. We tried takoyaki, chicken karaage, Tori paitan shoyu and signature Tori paitan. Since I've never had Tori Paitan, i didn't know what to expect. The broth was milky and had foam at the top which was strange at first. But it only took a few sips for me to be impressed by how well balance the soup was. It was mild, creamy but had nice depth which was lovely. I opted for kale noodles but I couldn't taste the kale. The accompanying chicken chashu and regular chachu were well prepared; not melt in your mouth (pork), but not dry (chicken) either. Both appetizer were excellent. I may return to try out other offering since the first visit was a pleasant one.

My partner and I have walked by this Japanese restaurant more times than I can remember, and I'm…read morepretty disappointed we didn't come here sooner. Everything we had was fantastic, but there were a few standouts. The fried chicken was juicy, tender and packed with flavour. Such a great start to the meal. Then there's the ramen. The noodles were some of the tastiest we've ever had, with such a lovely texture and chew. And the garlic soy miso broth was divine. Rich, savoury and incredibly comforting. It was like a hug in broth form. And then there was the potato salad. Honestly, we would come back just for this one item. There was something so surprising but incredibly pleasant about the texture, and we loved their Japanese take on this classic. Creamy, flavourful and just a really reimagined version of something so basic. The comfort factor on this item alone is a solid 100% if you come, get some potato salad. Everything we had was great, and the whole experience was casual, welcoming and just really enjoyable. I'm honestly kicking myself that it took us this long to finally stop in. Needless to say, we won't be walking past anymore, we will be coming in when we can!

The way the curry hit!!! Every bite was so good. I feel like curry can get boring or salty the more…read moreyou eat it, but this was the perfect amount of curry to rice with the juiciest karaage. Definitely recommend! The jiro ramen was also delicious. I'm a huge fan of bean sprouts so this was my personal favourite. Service was friendly and our food came out quickly! Lots of space for dining in and has booth seating.

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.

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.

Came here for a quick lunch after visiting a friend in the West side. Lots of seats available for…read moreyou, small to larger groups. Also quite bright and decent decor, not too loud. Music is on the louder side though, but no problem. Quick review. You cannot sub ingredients/toppings, only noodles and if you're allergic to something. This is normal in Japan and I believe the owners are Japanese anyway. The staff girl is very kind, soft spoken and extremely patient, reminds me of staff in Japan. The broth itself was quite delicious. Only thing that put the whole dish down was the abundance of beansprouts, there were beansprouts on the top and bottom/side (?) but just a whole lot. The pork was almost paper thin and very small. Maybe if it came with more than just two thin meat, would be better. Otherwise everything else is okay. The price of $24 for the dragon is absolutely not worth it though. Should be around same price less than $20 for it. 3.6/5

Service was good, and the place had plenty of seating space which was nice…read more The ramen was just so-so. The pork char siu slices were very thin, and for the price, it didn't really feel worth it. Flavor-wise it was okay, but nothing beyond expectations. The chicken karaage was even more overpriced. $9.2 for just 4 small pieces - so basically ~$2.5 a bite, not worth it. Overall, it didn't really aligned with our expectations. We thought it was in a corner of the plaza so the price would have been reasonable, turned out that it wasn't really. Probably wouldn't revisit. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 2/5 OVERALL - 3

Love this ramen spot, wonderful taste, not too salty, the one with garlic is the best. I always…read moreUberEats from them.

I was curious about this place as it's different from the usual ramen places. I ordered the Shoyu…read moreRamen. It is $17.25 + HST. Steep price for a ramen. It was very oily and the broth was salty. I was expecting a rich bone/meat flavoured broth but this feels very bland even though there is thick layer of oil on top of it. The noodles were ok. I was a little disappointed at the overall taste of the ramen. It was nothing special. The chau siu was done very well, soft and flavourful. The service was very good, they came to re-fill water without asking. Food came out quickly. I don't regret trying this place but there are better ramen places in Toronto

TLDR: soupless ramen and it is really good even as takeout!…read more NOTE: They do offer takeout as an option BUT you can only use this option if you order it in person. I learned this by trying to call ahead! It's not a huge deal though sincs they only take ~10 minutes to make ot usually. The noodles will begin to clump together after 10-15 minutes just due to the nature of the dish as a heads up but nothing some elbow grease and some thorough stirring can't solve :D -[ROAST BEEF ABURASOBA] $17.99 - this is made up of roast beef, onion sauce, yogurt, fried onion, a raw egg, and green onion. I know YOGURT might sound odd at first but I swear the slight sourness and creamy flavor that it adds does in fact work with the rest of the ingredients even as takeout I did miss being able to add in the extra flavors that they offer for dine in but still a great option if you don't want to wait in line for a table!

We came on a Tuesday around 6pm and there wasn't a line. It was still busy inside but definitely…read moreworth checking out especially earlier in the week to avoid the wait. We tried the original aburasoba and the spicy minced pork homura aburasoba. I enjoyed the original more as the minced pork was a bit rich but I enjoyed the soft egg that comes on top of it. Our dishes came very fast after ordering so we were in and out very quick.

Ordered a miso pork ramen and a coke for lunch. The pork was crispy on the outside and tender on…read morethe inside. Though I didn't really taste the miso in the broth. The place was small, but neat and tidy. Service was fairly quick and they were attentive.

Despite its size, Hana Ramen boasts a surprisingly extensive menu. Their tonkotsu ($15.99) seemed…read morelike the right place to start, the tried-and-true ramen staple you'll find at nearly every ramen shop. The star of the bowl is the chashu: thick slices of deep-fried pork with a crispy crackling exterior that gives way to rich, fatty meat that melts on the tongue. These honking slabs put the flimsy chashu at other spots to shame. The soft-boiled egg was equally impressive... jammy, well-seasoned, and deeply satisfying. I enjoyed all the garnishes too, from the pickled carrots that add a pop of brightness to the heart-adorned fish cake that's guaranteed to make you smile. Where the bowl falls short is consistency in the noodles. On my first visit, they were overly soft with a faint alkaline aftertaste. On a follow-up visit, though, they had more chew and no lingering finish. The tonkotsu broth is solid and not overly oily, which helps balance the fatty pork, and flavourful without being overly salty. It's a good option for those who don't want an aggressive bowl. You can order the ramen on its own or as part of a combo ($22.99), which includes karaage to start and cheesecake to finish. For rice lovers, the pork chashu don ($13.99) arrives with three thick slices of pork, a soft-boiled egg, caramelized onions, pickled vegetables, and broccoli over a generous portion of sticky rice. I appreciated that the sauce was layered into the rice, so even the bottom bites were full of flavour. There's also a plant-based chashu ramen for those leaning vegetarian. If you're a fan of Shanghainese beef noodles, Hana Ramen's braised beef ramen ($16.99) hits a similar note. Large chunks of tender braised beef are joined by egg, black fungus, bamboo shoots, and vegetables for a hearty, well-rounded bowl. The pork bone broth carries a gentle spiciness here, leaving a pleasant tingle on the tongue. And a nice bonus: all Hana Ramen noodle bowls come with a free noodle refill if the first serving doesn't quite do the trick.

Great soup! Intimate place, polite service. Highly recommended! Located in a great area.read more

I came to Kyouka Ramen after hearing a lot of good things, and it definitely lived up to the hype…read more I originally thought they had mazemen on the menu, but it looks like that's from an older menu. Instead, I went for the tsukemen and was pleasantly surprised, the broth wasn't as heavy or salty as other tsukemen I've tried, which made it much easier to enjoy. The ramen noodles were quite thick had a nice chew and held up well in the dipping broth. And it comes with both pork and chicken slices which i thought was nice. My mom ordered the yuzu ramen, and that was the standout of the night. I'd never tried a citrus-based broth before, but the yuzu gave it this light, slightly sour, very refreshing taste. It's not something you find at every ramen spot, and I'd highly recommend it if you want something different from the usual tonkotsu. Prices felt fair for the portion size, especially given the quality of the broth and ingredients. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu (and hopefully they bring back the mazemen someday!).

If you're looking for an AYCE sushi buffet AiSushi has it all. It's got a good selection of fresh…read moresushi, rolls, Malaysian Nyonya Laksa, Thai Curry, appetizers, specialty rolls, sashimi, noodles, rice, grilled foods, desserts. Stylish decor. Good service. Great for groups. Loved their takoyaki. It was cooked to perfection and dressed with ample bonito flakes and seaweed. Highly recommend along with their yummy fried cheese wontons. Their hamachi kama was a rare find. Not many other sushi restaurants serve it. Praised for the fatty taste, this yellowtail collar was a unique touch. It was great that they properly refrigerated their sashimi salmon. The well-seasoned zucchini was full of flavour and the grilled okra with Japanese creamy toasted sesame dressing was delicious. We loved the hand rolls because the seaweed wrapper was still crispy and dark coloured better quality nori. The salmon carpaccio was good, as was the grilled octopus and the seafood miso. Fried oysters were rich. Their desserts were also very nice, particularly the mango yoghurt, passionfruit jelly, black sesame ice cream, and the brown sugar boba jelly. We enjoyed the delicious meal, nice ambiance and the attentive service. Definitely would come back again.

Came here on a Tuesday night for the all-you-can-eat sushi and WOW, it as so good. I tried so many…read morethings that I've never had and everything was delicious. You scan the menu at your table and just keep ordering things. We definitely ordered more than $38 which is what we paid and we got a large variety of different items. The mango pudding was so decadent and delicious. We got there around 5pm and it wasn't that busy but by the time we were leaving at 7:30pm, it was packed. Our waitress was so nice and helpful. My only complaint was they didn't pick up the dirty dishes in a timely manner. At one point we had at least 10 dishes that needed to be picked up.