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Very delicious. Best ramen in Calgary so far. White pepper was very rich with the meat fat. You could distinctly taste meat, dashi, shouyu, and white pepper. Very strong flavours. A bit too salty though, especially towards the end. Noodles had great texture. Meat and egg tasty. Black garlic tonkotsu lacked flavour. Made more salt? Tasted Very plain sadly. The 1 piece of menya in it was super tasty though. Also wish there was an option to make your ramen spicy. We love spicy but there are limited spicy options (only 2 I think) with no add on to make the other dishes spicy. Also they don't have takeout containers for leftovers or takeout/delivery orders. Their menu says you can bring your own containers.
Love love love Shiki Menya. Was never a ramen girl until we started coming here, but everything is so delicious. I always just get the classic tonkotsu (I order it the old way, not the way it's on the menu now) and my husband always tries something different. We love everything. And the tacos!! Seems like a weird place to be ordering tacos, but they're seriously some of the best tacos I've had in Calgary. The music is loud and rap/hip hoppy, but it sets the vibe. The patio with the garage open is nice in the summer. My one qualm, and reason for 4 stars instead of 5, is that there's no waitlist for a table and even in the winter you have to stand outside and wait in a lineup in the freezing cold.
Their ramen is really really good!!!! It's been 4 years since I have been back to this restaurant. It was good 4 years ago, I moved to Toronto and had some great ramen there and coming back it's still good. They haven't changed their standards which is nice to see (just the prices :) I had the Chili Goma and the gyozas. It's absolutely delicious. I love their broth which is their specialty. The line up is long even on the weekdays. My suggestion is come a few minutes before opening or you will have to wait awhile. Also, they will only seat you if your whole party arrives.The only downside is the music is LOUD! You literally have to yell at your friends in order for them to hear. I'm surprised at this. Being from Ontario there is a bylaw that doesn't allow restaurants to have music so loud because of the pandemic. I guess Alberta is alot more relaxed. They can easily tone down the music and still have a great atmosphere. Overall, the best ramen in Calgary!!!
Made a pit stop in Calgary status post our Banff trip and fell in love with this little city! It reminds me of a Canadian Portland - tons of shops, culture and FOOD. Shiki Menya is one of those stops that you have to try. For warning the line starts early , i would come 45mins to an hour before opening! It's a small shop with a limited menu and everything was pretty darn good. My bf got the black garlic tonkotsu and i stuck with the original with fried garlic spicy oil on the side. Yes, you read that right - fried garlic drenched in spicy chicken chili oil to pour over your delicious ramen. Garlic lovers unite. The ramen was cooked to perfection. We sat at the bar and were amazed at the efficiency of their assembly line. Great quick service and superb ramen!! The broth was on point and one of the better ramen places I've had! It supersedes some places in the states!
Amazing tonkotsu black ramen! We lined up about 10 minutes before opening and were able to be seated in the first wave. The menu is not too extensive, but I didn't even really bother reading it as I know if black garlic is on the menu, I'm going to get it. The food did not disappoint! The broth was extremely flavorful! The noodles were decent, a little more cooked and not as "chewy" as I would have preferred, but good. I liked that the egg was truly soft boiled. It was also nice that it was plated in a giant bowl to avoid accidental spillage. Bring cash as it's cash or debit only!
Came here for a late lunch right before it closed! We had a big group but turn over was pretty fast, we waited about 5 minutes before we got seated. We got the Tonkotsu Black, Chili Goma and Classic Tonkotsu ramen. The bowls are HUGE, but that's for presentation purposes because portions are standard size. The noodles were a great texture, but the broth was super salty (esp the Tonkotsu Black). There was a nice garlic flavor to the Tonkotsu (the egg and pork was perfectly cooked and delicious), but after a while it just became a salt bomb. The Chili Goma wasn't spicy at all, but the pork had a nice smoky flavor and the broth wasn't as salty. Overall a solid, hipster ramen place, but they need to dial back on the sodium.
Karo Miso Garlic Ramen easily the best ramen in Calgary! Always busy so prepare to wait a little but it is beyond worth it.
Our group of 10 unanimously agreed that Shiki Menya was significantly better, and more affordable, than Momofuku in Las Vegas. The atmosphere was great for us, as a group of guys in their mid-late 20's, but I could see older crowds not appreciating it as much. The broths were loaded with various different layers of flavor, which were honestly just as aesthetically appealing as they tasted. My only criticism would be the grilled pork as opposed to other cooking methods, but I'd order it again without hesitation.
If it's below 25 degrees I'm cold, so I want ramen. This is a steadfast Evelyn fact. Living in Toronto I'm spoiled silly with many delicious ramen options, so I wasn't as excited as I should have been to try this joint. But now I know, without a doubt, some of the most delicious ramen bowls in the country are in Calgary at Shiki Menya. Whoooa mama. I got their Tonkotsu and my kiddos shared gyoza and one of their kid ramen bowls and we were all satisfied. But holy hell were we out-ordered by my friend who got some spicy sesame-y dream concoction. I forget what it's called, but if you're still reading this review, you're probably about to eat here, so seek it out. Worth noting: +Their sake cups are adorable, get one or two if you're not driving +They have a patio and are handling Covid with great care both inside and out, including doing these cute To Go kits: https://shiki-menya.myshopify.com/collections/delivery-boyz
Okay ramen place. Fun music and nice interiors. The food - They used different ramen noodles that I didn't love tbh. I like soy marinated ramen eggs but they didn't have that and personally thought their char siu could've been better. Their gyoza was nice though
This! This is the restaurant that all other Calgary restaurants ramen should aspire to! Their new digs sit right across from there old restaurant, this one just as hip and just as LOUD! I'm getting older now, and I have to say, every time I have been here, the music could be a couple of notches lower. Other than that, I have no complaints. Takes a tad bit longer for Ramen to arrive, so order an appetizer and share! Save room for those humongous bowls of ramen that's arriving. First time? Make sure you bring a container, because shiki MENYA does not do containers for leftovers. These guys also show the love to local craft beers on tap and in cans. Last time I was there Inner City Bridgelandia was being offered. I found, even after the COVID reopening, single diners can squeeze in quickly! Be patient, it is worth the wait!
So much tasty food! From the apps to the entrees, it was overwhelming how much food we ordered and how delicious it actually all turned out to be. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Great find and highly recommend!
7 months ago
We came here on a busy Saturday right before last call at 230pm. We ordered Miso Authentic; tonkatsu broth, 2 kinds of charsiu, menma and corn $24 and Kara Miso Garlic; tonkatsu broth, 2 kinds of charsiu and red garlic bomb $22. Both were quite good. We eat a lot of ramen so our standards are quite high. The seating was at a shared high top table in the middle of the restaurant with loud bassy hip-hop. I love the vibe. Personally, I think this place is overrated, but I would still recommend trying it if you have never been. We would also return and try other items on the menu read more
This is a casual ramen place in the Bridgeland area - focused mainly on ramen and a couple apps. Food (4.25/5) - 11 different ramen on the menu - priced on the upper end. - White Pepper Gyu Shoyu - was quite good - good chicken Shoyu flavour and the Char Siu was tasty. Noodles were good consistency. - Takoyaki - not bad... good balance of texture and flavour Service (3.5/5) - was a bit on the slower side and can see how there could be a wait when busy. Atmosphere (3.5/5) - very bright Izakaya feel to it. Wooden hi-tops and tables. Overall (4/5) - I would repeat and try out some of the other ramen options. read more
Don't come here and expect traditional Japanese. This is as hipster fusion as you can get. Loud rap music, slurping their black garlic ramen on their summer patio- its such a vibe. This spot has been a staple for me! Anytime we get to Calgary, this is the 1st or last stop for us. For years, this spot has stayed consistent with their quality and service. Parking is a breeze for the area. Residential parking is always available. Lines are to be expected, but they move pretty quickly. Bowls come out quick and piping hot, ask for a side of chili. Chili Goma and Tonkatsu Black are my usual go-tos! read more
2 years ago
Very delicious. Best ramen in Calgary so far. White pepper was very rich with the meat fat. You could distinctly taste meat, dashi, shouyu, and white pepper. Very strong flavours. A bit too salty though, especially towards the end. Noodles had great texture. Meat and egg tasty. Black garlic tonkotsu lacked flavour. Made more salt? Tasted Very plain sadly. The 1 piece of menya in it was super tasty though. Also wish there was an option to make your ramen spicy. We love spicy but there are limited spicy options (only 2 I think) with no add on to make the other dishes spicy. Also they don't have takeout containers for leftovers or takeout/delivery orders. Their menu says you can bring your own containers. read more
2 years ago
Love love love Shiki Menya. Was never a ramen girl until we started coming here, but everything is so delicious. I always just get the classic tonkotsu (I order it the old way, not the way it's on the menu now) and my husband always tries something different. We love everything. And the tacos!! Seems like a weird place to be ordering tacos, but they're seriously some of the best tacos I've had in Calgary. The music is loud and rap/hip hoppy, but it sets the vibe. The patio with the garage open is nice in the summer. My one qualm, and reason for 4 stars instead of 5, is that there's no waitlist for a table and even in the winter you have to stand outside and wait in a lineup in the freezing cold. read more
Their ramen is really really good!!!! It's been 4 years since I have been back to this restaurant. It was good 4 years ago, I moved to Toronto and had some great ramen there and coming back it's still good. They haven't changed their standards which is nice to see (just the prices :) I had the Chili Goma and the gyozas. It's absolutely delicious. I love their broth which is their specialty. The line up is long even on the weekdays. My suggestion is come a few minutes before opening or you will have to wait awhile. Also, they will only seat you if your whole party arrives.The only downside is the music is LOUD! You literally have to yell at your friends in order for them to hear. I'm surprised at this. Being from Ontario there is a bylaw that doesn't allow restaurants to have music so loud because of the pandemic. I guess Alberta is alot more relaxed. They can easily tone down the music and still have a great atmosphere. Overall, the best ramen in Calgary!!! read more
2 years ago
Best ramen in Calgary and probably the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was rich in flavor, and the environment was great. read more
Made a pit stop in Calgary status post our Banff trip and fell in love with this little city! It reminds me of a Canadian Portland - tons of shops, culture and FOOD. Shiki Menya is one of those stops that you have to try. For warning the line starts early , i would come 45mins to an hour before opening! It's a small shop with a limited menu and everything was pretty darn good. My bf got the black garlic tonkotsu and i stuck with the original with fried garlic spicy oil on the side. Yes, you read that right - fried garlic drenched in spicy chicken chili oil to pour over your delicious ramen. Garlic lovers unite. The ramen was cooked to perfection. We sat at the bar and were amazed at the efficiency of their assembly line. Great quick service and superb ramen!! The broth was on point and one of the better ramen places I've had! It supersedes some places in the states! read more
Amazing tonkotsu black ramen! We lined up about 10 minutes before opening and were able to be seated in the first wave. The menu is not too extensive, but I didn't even really bother reading it as I know if black garlic is on the menu, I'm going to get it. The food did not disappoint! The broth was extremely flavorful! The noodles were decent, a little more cooked and not as "chewy" as I would have preferred, but good. I liked that the egg was truly soft boiled. It was also nice that it was plated in a giant bowl to avoid accidental spillage. Bring cash as it's cash or debit only! read more
7 years ago
Came here for a late lunch right before it closed! We had a big group but turn over was pretty fast, we waited about 5 minutes before we got seated. We got the Tonkotsu Black, Chili Goma and Classic Tonkotsu ramen. The bowls are HUGE, but that's for presentation purposes because portions are standard size. The noodles were a great texture, but the broth was super salty (esp the Tonkotsu Black). There was a nice garlic flavor to the Tonkotsu (the egg and pork was perfectly cooked and delicious), but after a while it just became a salt bomb. The Chili Goma wasn't spicy at all, but the pork had a nice smoky flavor and the broth wasn't as salty. Overall a solid, hipster ramen place, but they need to dial back on the sodium. read more
3 years ago
Karo Miso Garlic Ramen easily the best ramen in Calgary! Always busy so prepare to wait a little but it is beyond worth it. read more
4 years ago
Our group of 10 unanimously agreed that Shiki Menya was significantly better, and more affordable, than Momofuku in Las Vegas. The atmosphere was great for us, as a group of guys in their mid-late 20's, but I could see older crowds not appreciating it as much. The broths were loaded with various different layers of flavor, which were honestly just as aesthetically appealing as they tasted. My only criticism would be the grilled pork as opposed to other cooking methods, but I'd order it again without hesitation. read more
If it's below 25 degrees I'm cold, so I want ramen. This is a steadfast Evelyn fact. Living in Toronto I'm spoiled silly with many delicious ramen options, so I wasn't as excited as I should have been to try this joint. But now I know, without a doubt, some of the most delicious ramen bowls in the country are in Calgary at Shiki Menya. Whoooa mama. I got their Tonkotsu and my kiddos shared gyoza and one of their kid ramen bowls and we were all satisfied. But holy hell were we out-ordered by my friend who got some spicy sesame-y dream concoction. I forget what it's called, but if you're still reading this review, you're probably about to eat here, so seek it out. Worth noting: +Their sake cups are adorable, get one or two if you're not driving +They have a patio and are handling Covid with great care both inside and out, including doing these cute To Go kits: https://shiki-menya.myshopify.com/collections/delivery-boyz read more
5 years ago
Okay ramen place. Fun music and nice interiors. The food - They used different ramen noodles that I didn't love tbh. I like soy marinated ramen eggs but they didn't have that and personally thought their char siu could've been better. Their gyoza was nice though read more
This! This is the restaurant that all other Calgary restaurants ramen should aspire to! Their new digs sit right across from there old restaurant, this one just as hip and just as LOUD! I'm getting older now, and I have to say, every time I have been here, the music could be a couple of notches lower. Other than that, I have no complaints. Takes a tad bit longer for Ramen to arrive, so order an appetizer and share! Save room for those humongous bowls of ramen that's arriving. First time? Make sure you bring a container, because shiki MENYA does not do containers for leftovers. These guys also show the love to local craft beers on tap and in cans. Last time I was there Inner City Bridgelandia was being offered. I found, even after the COVID reopening, single diners can squeeze in quickly! Be patient, it is worth the wait! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
So much tasty food! From the apps to the entrees, it was overwhelming how much food we ordered and how delicious it actually all turned out to be. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Great find and highly recommend! read more
7 years ago
On another level. By far the best ramen I have had. The flavours are bold and balanced. I've heard that the wait can be long at times but luckily my party was seated in less than 20 minutes. Service was great and the restaurant was very modern. Until then yelpers! -M read more
4 years ago
Very nice ambience and excellent service. Food came very quickly. Good ramen! Would've liked more meat, the pork slices are so thin and only one egg. Still good tho read more
7 years ago
To start things off we had an order of char siu kimchi tacos which were a nice light start to the meal. A little bit of heat from the kimchi and tender pork wrapped in a very soft shell. We followed this up with an order of the gyoza which had a chili/soy dipping sauce which actually had a little more heat in the sauce than the char sir kimchi tacos in my opinion. A good crust on the gyozas on the edges, but I would've preferred just a little more crispness to the base. Easily the best ramen I've had so far. The tonkotsu classic ramen was the perfect dish on a less than stellar summer day. Presentation wise it was very eye catching and a little less traditional/typical than the usual ramen dishes I've had. With an assortment of mixed veggies and pickled shoots it added some nice contrast to the star of the show, the perfectly balanced broth. Wonderful pork bone flavour and really nicely seasoned broth. The pork slices were incredibly tender and so flavourful. The egg was nicely soft in the middle. The noodles were perfectly al dente with a good springiness to them. This is easily my go to spot for ramen in Alberta. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
We haven't gone to @shikimenya since high school but damn, it was as good as we remembered it to be --------------------------------------------------------- Goma Mazemen - LOVE this ramen. It was like a wet noodle - not fully submerged in broth but was perfectly proportioned with the noodles and toppings so that it wasn't too dry Kara Miso Garlic - loved the broth, had a slight kick to it from the chili oil! Perfect for a snowy day to warm up your insides What's awesome about Shiki Menya is that their noodles are handmade daily and their pork is boiled for at least 16 hours for it to be so tender. Only selling ~150 bowls a day! read more
Shiki Menya still has lineups out the door. I continue to be mind blown. Hipsters like their ramen eh? There's a list out front so make sure you sign up pronto. We just missed the first seating so we had to wait inside and peer at all the people getting their food first. - Chili goma ($14.00) - you'd think it would be bursting with flavour with all that chill oil and dried chili. Nope. I think I prefer the chili goma at Shikiji. That being said, their homemade noodles have a good bite and firmness to them that holds up in the soup. - Veggie classic ($14.00) with two soft tamago ($1.00 each) - S's normal order involves 2-5 tamago. Glad to see he's toned it down and only needs two now. Haha. - Tonkotsu classic ($13.00) - Ok's bowl. She always orders extra char sit ($3.00). I've had this one before and think this might be my favourite from the ones I've tried so far. Broth is rich, creamy and the char siu is grilled for extra flavour. Shiki Menya doesn't blow me away but it's good in it's own way. If you're willing to wait. Either go early when it first opens or much later. Don't forget cash and debit only. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Okay I didn't expect this place to be so good! Haven't visited Calgary in some years and discovered this place and it was totally worth the wait in the cold! (Yes, be sure to get there early there will be a line!) so much flavour in the broth, yummy noodles and menu items. Well deserved 4-5 stars ! read more
Another place I recommend in Calgary. According to my Calgary friends, this is one of the best ramen spots in the city. It is indeed delicious! 5/5 for the flavourful ramen, amazing and quick service, cleanliness, vibes and sweet decors. It's one of the coolest ramen joints I've been to. I wish there's one in Vancouver! Hopefully, they'll bring it over here soon. Shiki Menya make their noodles in house and serve limited quantities of ramen a day. So, come early to avoid a long wait. Would I come back? YES! read more
11 years ago
Hip vibrant millennial place that is rockin when they open the doors for lunch. At the advice of my hipster nephew and wanting an urge for comfort food, I arrived around 11:20 am for lunch knowing from yelpsters that this place fills up fast and one should be prepared for a wait. Fortunately, I arrived and was able to take the last seat at the eight seat exhibition counter and ordered with their classic Tonkatsu ramen. Since it was my first time, I asked about the quantity and portion size of the pork and was told it was two pieces of average size. Wanting to be on the cautious side since my belly was aching for food, I ordered two additional pieces of pork which was a smart move! Upon arrival, the creamy pork broth was not oily and ingredients blended well together. My wish is that this particular dish would have ingredients that would add more color to the presentation. In terms of food handling (food safety), this place is above par from other ramen parlors that I have visited so kudos for that. Overall, not the best that I have but definitely solid ramen for Calgary. read more
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5 years ago
It's the highest recommend this restaurant. The new place is much better than the old place. Unfortunately, they don't provide benches to sit down to wait in the long line. Kinda sucks, but it's worth it after you had a bowl of ramen. It paid off my patience of waiting. Double thumbs up. read more
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9 years ago
This was our first visit to Shiki Menya and we were quite excited from all the raving reviews people gave the restaurant. We(my brother, hubby, and myself)arrived around 11am and did not get seated until 1:10pm. Around 12:45 I asked my hubby to check the list and he found out that our name was crossed off, but we weren't called at all(and we knew when names were called as we were seated by the restaurant door). There were also 2 other groups that had their names crossed off without being called. We spoke with the staff that was keeping track of the line/list and he denied that he didn't call us, but multiple people confirmed that we didn't hear our names. He wasn't apologetic at all and made this annoyed face every time he came back out to call customers in. I would really give the restaurant 5 stars as the food and service in the restaurant was superb. But the first staff we met really put us in a bad mood. We were prepared for a long wait as we read the reviews, but we would have waited without being seated at all if it was up to that staff member. Anyway, we ordered 2 tonkotsu classics, and the spicy miso(totally forgot the name). Both broths were flavorful, but not oily. The noodles were perfectly chewy and tasted really fresh. The egg, meat, and veggie toppings were the icing on the cake. Everything came together to make the perfect ramen bowl. We will definitely come back again, but will be there around 10:30am and will keep a close watch on the list. Definitely recommending Shiki Menya to friends and family. And will be bringing a bigger group next time as well. read more
7 years ago
In 560 A.D. towards the end of his reign, Emperor Kinmei, wishing to drown out the complaints of the Empress mother about his latest concubine, sought out music at dinner to gain a moment of peace. He soon found that on some days the recitals would sadden the noodles and dampen the tones of his favorite mountain mushrooms. Yet on other occasions, sweet music added to his pleasure, lifting the broth to the light of the gods. Struggling to place meal and music in the right measure he commissioned local monks to answer what he felt was the question of his time - How loud is too loud to eat Ramen? The monks retreated to the Lotus Temple to contemplate the question of their patron. Some offered that music and other distractions should be avoided while consuming Ramen altogether. Others posited that one should be able to hear oneself slurp, arguing this essential Ramenic intonement balanced the sense of hearing with the sense of taste. A breakaway school of thought held that one need not hear one's slurp but should be able to contemplate the act of slurping, and that no minstrels playing in the background should break the required concentration for this meditation. A subsect known for bravely risking the sword of the imperial guard for their insolence rejected the question altogether - they held that the truest consumption of ramen is the isolation and privileging of taste above and apart from the other senses, rendering meaningless any questions of sight and sound. And so these factions argued, while Emperor Kinmei grew older and more impatient in his longing for an answer. Some texts refer to a consensus that was reached, but alas dear reader, these conclusions were lost to the ages in no small part due to a tragic and bloody raid led by a drunken shogun who felt the monks had wronged him on another matter altogether. While the wisdom of the Lotus monks is lost to us, Emperor Kinmei's question remains. How loud is too loud? I tried to answer this question for myself at Shiki Menya. But a particularly joyless strain of hip hop thudded through Shiki Menya's overloaded speaker flooding into the overwhelmed temple of my noggin where the question was raised but promptly flooded out by unwanted "beats". Shiki Menya gets so much right - the layout, the fresh vegetables, the hearty broth and succulent morsels of chicken and pork. While much is given, too much is taken by occasional coach-massager and fulltime Raptor parasite Drake, and his peers, thunk-thunking away at volume 11. Today the ratio of broth to bass is not a question for the monks of old but one for Shiki Menya management. They should hurry their ruminations, or better still hurry over to the volume dial to find the sorely needed balance sought by the Lotus temple. read more
3 years ago
I don't know what to say about the ramen here! The noodles at this place are made fresh daily if you aren't here by 2:34 get stopping in because they will be out. Line up early to secure yourself a table, however the broth soup selection and service is well worth the stop. I'm not going to lie it's quite loud here, it's like a dance club however if you're just going for lunch with friends maybe you don't need to talk to each other or, maybe like to yell at each other! That's at the food is unbelievably good, and despite the loud Atmosphere by myself coming back again and again. read more
Arrived here about 15 minutes before their opening and a line was already forming. We (3 people) were able to get in with their first wave of seating. I ordered the chili goma ramen ($16) which includes negi, chopped pork, chili oil, sesame broth, peanuts and dried chilis. The broth was rich and full of flavor. The spices of the chili was slightly there, but not as much as the description would make you think. The noodles were a little more cooked than I would like but the texture was still there. I had some of my friend's tonkotsu black ramen ($16), which is what Yelp seems to really love, and it was delicious - the richness in the broth was there, and the flavors were more bold than my chili goma. If I had the opportunity to come back, I'd get the tonkotsu black hands down. Cash or debit only - for any Americans visiting, they don't really take Visa or American debit cards! (Well, they can, but it's a hassle... just bring cash.) read more
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