We ordered the tsukeman. We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of noodles and pork you get. The broth tasted good, not too salty. Would've liked more toppings for the price you pay, but so far this has been one of the better tsukeman spots in Vancouver. Staff were extra friendly as well. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I came here after my flight since I had time to kill & I don't regret a thing. I was seated so fast and this place really hit the spot after a flight. They had a special where for an extra gee bucks you can get some gyoza and a drink for lunch and I loved it. The broth was rich & meat was tender. I have no complaints about this place. read more

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They mostly make tonkotsu ramen. A few variations. It was good. I don't want to imply it wasn't. But I've had some really good ramen in the past. So I can't rate it as I rated those. But it was good. Satisfying. Maybe 3.5 stars, of Yelp allowed me to do that read more

The Tsukumen was quite good - I don't think l've ever tried dipping ramen before. Spicy miso ramen just tasted spicy and didn't have the same depth of flavour. Kinda expensive though - it was ~$40 without tip, but as expected because it's downtown. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Tsukumen + spicy miso ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Do I recommend this business? YES!!! It's fantastic. We take a ferry from Nanaimo and walk from the Hullo terminal ...just to get a bowl of their amazing ramen!! read more

Had the opportunity to make a return visit to Taishoken and I'm happy to say that their ramen was as delicious as I had remembered it to be. I came with a few friends and we were treated to a feast which consisted of: Chicken Ramen - as good as I remember with very tender chicken chashu, a good amount of firm noodles (even after sitting in broth for awhile), half an egg and some veggies for a balanced meal. The broth was flavourful but my favourite was the chicken...I am amazed that they can get breast to become so tender and the portion is generous. Tsukemen (original) - I dont usually order Tsukemen (dipping ramen) but this is known as one of their specialties so of course we had to order it. I liked the thicker noodles used for the tsukmen and their dipping broth was very thick and flavourful. I found it a bit easier to ladle the sauce onto the noodles in a bowl but either way, it was a filling ramen. Chashu Rice Bowl - we ordered this thinking we wouldn't have enough to eat but it turned out we had to pack some to go! The bowl had plenty of rice doused in a savoury sauce with some chunks of chashu and shiitake mushrooms on top. Okonomi Gyoza - a unique twist on pork gyoza with okonomiyaki toppings including bulldog sauce, bonito flakes and green onions. Beneath the plethora of toppings, the gyoza were crisp, tasty and very enjoyable. Sodas (Ramune and Watermelon) - we got a couple drinks to go with our meal and they were both Japanese bottled sodas. Good but nothing amazing. Overall a small ramen place near BC place and international village that has some of the best chicken ramen around! read more

I came here to try their famous tsukemen. First impression is the noodle isnt as thick as others but the dipping sauce was still quite hot. Many places just serve warm broth which I don't like because dipping the colder noodle in it makes it cold. Noodles were good and chewy. The chasiu was paper thin and quite dry. The dipping sauce had such a weird flavor. I feel like I got a burst of ginger taste. The sauce was plenty and was thick enough to coat my noodles. I just wasnt a fan of the flavor. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Kara miso ramen and kara miso tsukemen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Taishoken Ramen (大勝軒) has long been known for its fantastic Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles), but on our recent visit, we decided to try out and explore other items on their menu, Yakisoba and Kimchi Chashu Ramen. Yakisoba: The stir-fried noodles were perfectly cooked with just the right texture--not too soft or firm. The savoury-sweet sauce perfectly complemented the veggies and pork, resulting in a flavoured dish. Kimchi Chashu Ramen: This dish was a delightful blend of flavours, with the savoury chashu pork, spicy kimchi, and flavorful broth creating a mouthwatering combination. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the mild spiciness added a kick to each bite. We couldn't resist pairing our ramen with gyoza. This time, we decided to try the Okonomi Gyoza and were not disappointed. The pan-fried gyoza was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the generous topping of Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) added an extra layer of flavour. Plus, the Japanese mayo on the side was the perfect finishing touch. Overall, we had a fantastic meal at Taishoken. The food and service were delicious; we'll definitely return soon. We highly recommend it to any ramen lover! Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Kids usually love noodles and gyoza. Presentation: 3/5 Parking: Parking can be challenged in the neighbourhood. Tips: * Convenient pre or post-game dining location near BC Place. * Generous portions encourage sharing for a diverse taste experience. * Don't just stick to ramen; try their tasty side dishes like gyoza, chashu plate, and don bowl. Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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Pretty tasty ramen shop on Abbott, across from International Village. Parking is pretty awful here. Nearest spots I can think of are in the International Village parkade. Just don't get caught. The inside looks pretty Japanese, with the pale walls and dark wood theme. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. I tried the tsukemen (dipping noodles) with karamiso (spicy miso?) dipping sauce. Pretty tasty. Came with a sheet of seaweed, soft boiled egg, 2 slices of pork (chashu), and some bamboo shoots. Average sized portion. I must say I enjoyed the dish quite a bit. Noodles were bouncy and not mushy. I would definitely come back. Recommended. read more

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It's a quaint storefront with a cozy atmosphere. The noodles were amazing, very chewy with just the right amount of give. Broth seems to be pretty good across all the options too. My only critique is that the pork in the tonkotsu was a little too tough for my liking. Our waitress was so, so attentive and checked in on us multiple times. I didn't get her name, but she just moved here recently from South Korea. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Heard the Tsukemen is good here so wanted to come and try. The thick noodles were nice and the dipping sauce was flavourful but a bit salty for my taste. The grilled pork was a bit on the dry side. I still enjoyed the dish overall but the kelp broth at the end was not hot which was a disappointment. My partner had the ramen and he enjoyed it a lot. Last time we came, I had the ramen and I recalled I drank the whole bowl of soup. I'll probably stick to ramen next time. read more

Great service, great ramen, very cute spot! Lots of vegetarian options, got the tomato cheese. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The miso tokantsu was amazing, the prices were great and Mina was the best server ever! Highly recommend! 7 out of five stars! read more

Very authentic ramen, fantastic gyoza, and a really nice staff. It was raining and ramen sounded good. Got in the door-full house. Put our name on the list. Waited 5-10 minutes and a counter spot opened up. Sat down and ordered quickly- place suddenly cleared out. I'm wondering if it was a pre hockey game rush. I got one of the spicy pork ramens- not crazy spicy - probably 5 on a scale of 1-10. Maybe even a 4. Great flavor though. I ordered extra noodles and was glad I did as I was hungry. If you're not starving their amount is above average. The gyoza were fantastic! Great crunch with a tasty light center. So good! We were the only non Asians there wich lends to the authenticity of the place. If you love Ramen, come here! read more

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I'M CRAVING SOME NOODS We finally had the chance to try out @taishokencanada last week and it definitely hit all the right spots. This small ramen shop on the edge of Chinatown has been serving their signature Tsukemen and Aton lotus ramens for years now. I remember always walking past this ramen shop and being enticed by the smell of their broth wagging out onto the street. And now that I've had the chance to try their ramen, I'm beating myself up for not stepping through the doors sooner. Their signature Tsukemen (dipping ramen) is one of the better ones that I've tried in Vancouver. You eat Tsukemen by dipping the dry noodles into a condensed broth and slurping it up bite by bite. Once you're finished with the noodles, you can even ask for a clear broth to dilute your dipping broth so that you can enjoy a post-ramen soup. We tried all three of the Tsukemen broths--original, karamaiso, and spicy. My personal favourite was definitely the spicy, even though I'm not usually a fan of spicy soups. I just found that one to have the most depth of flavour. The noodles were also perfectly chewy but still bouncy at the same time. Their Creamy Tomato ramen though, stole both of our hearts. Each strand of noodle was coated in that delicious tangy, sweet, and umami broth. The melted cheese topping also gave each bite a super rich cream flavour. Even the tofu was soaked in that tomato flavour. My best friend and I couldn't stop slurping this one. This ramen is also vegetarian friendly--and I promise you will not be disappointed. We also tried out their Okonomi Gyoza as an appetizer which was really delicious as well. I really enjoyed the added flavour from the bonito flakes and okonomiyaki sauce. The bottoms of the gyoza were perfectly seared, giving each bite a nice crunch. If you guys haven't checked this place out yet, I would definitely recommend you stop by the next time you're in the area. I haven't been this satisfied by a bowl of ramen in quite a while. What's your favourite type of ramen? 9/10 ‍10/10 $$ (aprox. $20/person) Taishoken Ramen | 515 Abbott St, Vancouver [media] read more

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Food value is very below par for the price. First time back to this restaurant, and the skimping on ingredients and amount of char siu is disappointing. Will not be back again. Unfortunate, because the wait staff is good, but not much they can do about the food. read more

Best ramen place in yvr Great soup in ramen bar none. Tsukimen is best in town. Been to most ramen places in yvr but this is my go to. Service top notch. read more

The food was so good and the service was amazing! I am visiting from Texas and loved coming here on my trip! Definitely recommend eating here!!! read more

The egg is so good. I love this place. Service is very nice. I really enjoy this place and good location. It is interesting food. Egg is very special. I recommend everyone to try this place. read more

I've tried Taishoken in the bay area, so when I realized there was one in Vancouver as well, I knew I needed to give it a try! The restaurant is small with enough seating inside for 4-5 small groups, given the current covid requirements. You order at the front, and the food is brought to you. Since they're known for tsukemen (dipping noodles), that's what I ordered. I went with a bowl of the original tsukemen for $12.95. They offer both standard ramen, such as tonkotsu, and interesting options such as kimchi chashu and tomato cheese, which is also vegetarian. The food came out pretty quickly. The broth was very flavorful and thick, making it easier for the flavor to stick to the noodles. I like the broth here more than the Taishoken in the bay area. For the chashu, you can choose from either the shoulder or pork belly cut. I got one of each and liked the pork belly slice more, even if it was quite fatty. At the end, you can request a bowl of clear broth to mix into the condensed dipping broth, so you can drink it like you would ramen broth. I'd definitely come back and get another bowl of tsukemen if I'm ever in the area again! read more

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Ok, my wife and I are ramen lovers and we love to try out new ramen restaurants. When we saw this restaurant we decided to give it a shot. Ambiance - a little confusing. 1) Korean owned Japanese ramen shop. 2) Korean fusion. 3)Waitress greet you in Japanese but greet the kitchen in Korean. 4) K-pop song was playing in the background. So is this restaurant Japanese or Korean ramen shop? Let's dig into details around the food we ordered. Gyoza - 2/5 I personally feel it is frozen dumplings that you buy at the grocery store. You heat it up and serve it. I really don't think the texture is homemade. ( I could be wrong but that is how I felt when I tried the dish) Karamiso Tonkatsu - 2/5 my wife and I felt it was similar to Korean doenjang jjigae.Soup was too rich to combine with ramen. One fact about the soup is they should filter it. We can taste the "residue". I wouldn't order it again. Kimchi chashu- 4/5 this is similar to kimchi jjigae. I personally enjoyed it. I feel it was a great idea to combine the concept of korean soup with Japanese ramen. It was executed beautifully. Everything clicks in the soup. The charcoal on the chashu really brings the soup flavor out. The aromatic and texture from the fermented kimchi made you want to drink the whole soup and also cleanse your palate for wanting to eat more of the chashu. read more

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my favorite dipping noodles in the lower mainland. the richness of the broth never disappoints. the portions are enough to make you order 'kaedama' which is another order of noodles. the egg is perfectly soft boiled and the pork is extremely tender and juicy. they unfortunately don't let you pick lean/fat in terms of meat and they don't add naruto anymore, but it is still the #1 for tsukemen. the okonomi gyoza is delicious as the mayo and bonito flakes make it flavourful. service is fast, welcoming and friendly and the setting of the entire restaurant makes me feel like i'm back in Japan. ordered: okonomi gyoza, regular tsukemen read more

Taishoken Ramen - okonomiyaki gyoza and regular gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Best Ramen ever, and the service is amazing. My favorite place in town. I've lived in Vancouver 6 years, have tried other Ramen spots, yet I keep coming back to this place. read more

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Luke is the man! I got the kara miso and it was delicious. Perfect spice level and flavorful! I will be back for the tsukemen because apparently that is their specialty. Thanks again for the great service! read more

Don't have time for a good workout? No problem, this is a good alternative to sweat lots! The heat trapped in this restaurant is unreal. We walked in and were sweating profusely minutes later. Service was fine, but it was uncomfortable eating while my pants were sticking to my legs because of the sweat - sorry TMI! The menu is pretty small but they have most of the common dishes - e.g. gyoza, tonkatsu ramen, dipped ramen, veggie option, and miso ramen. I was pleasantly surprised that you can pick pork belly or pork shoulder for the choice of meat. The broth was flavourful and it satisfied my salty craving. I recommend sticking to the pork belly as the pork shoulder was a bit dry. The portion size was decent though I left still a little hungry. What I didn't enjoy was how thirsty I got after the meal. Perhaps, I'm just drinking extra water to compensate for the amount of water I sweated off, but I was drinking CUPS of water and still felt thirsty. I suspect there is a decent amount of MSG in the ramen here. While the ramen was decent, the thirst and heat was unbearable. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Taishoken is one of my first ramen loves. More specifically, their tsukemen. Something about that thick flavour bomb of a broth in which you dip your noodles and slurp it all up. Tsukemen is perfect for any weather - summer? Get the cold noodles. Winter? Ask for the warm noodle option. This place is perfect for any pre-game eats as it's so close to the skytrain and Rogers Arena/BC Place. They currently have plexiglass installed between every table and on every 4 seats of the giant shared table, as well as a bottle of hand sanitizer on each table. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Tsukemen - $14.50, tonkotsu - $12.95 - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I rather agree with other reviewers about the taste being a little bit "off". It's not bad in any sense of the word but the ramen is definitely more of a homemade flavor than a restaurant. We got the tsukamen, and tonkatsu. They were both totally fine but no one at the table was slurping down the end broth or asking for more noodles. Most of the bowls still had noodles at the bottom and it was obvious something didn't please most palates. Not for me. read more

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Got the veggie karamiso ramen Soybean base soup with garlicy spicy miso, green onion, bean sprouts, egg, black mushroom, garlic chips (I also added corn and bokchoy). This was really good. I really liked the flavour of the broth. I would for sure get this again! read more

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How have I not written a review for Taishoken yet?!?! I want to say this is the first place I ever tried dipping ramen and I don't know how I ever ate ramen before knowing tsukemen ramen was a thing. I'm super grateful for my wonderful Canadian cousins who brought me here. Canadians always know stuff better than we do. The wait can be tough if you come here during their rush hour but I guarantee you it is worth it. And to be honest, even when we came, the wait wasn't that bad. Granted my Californian bones suffered greatly waiting in the cold (there isn't a lot of room to wait inside, sorry y'all) but it wasn't too long before we were stripping off our coats and sitting in front of a hot bowl of really thick dipping broth and noodles. You must order the tsukemen when you come; otherwise, why bother coming here at all?! Tsukemen is dipping ramen: the broth is thicker and way more flavorful and served on the side of the noodles. You gingerly dip the noodles in the broth long enough to get the flavor without making the noodle soggy and voila! You've just eaten tsukemen ramen. The noodles are chewier and better served outside the broth and yet you still get the joy of noodle and broth. I've since then eaten dipping ramen in other Japanese restaurants and nothing compares to Taishoken (except for, of course, when we ate tsukemen ramen in Japan because...really c'mon). We've been back to Vancouver now twice since the first time my cousins brought us here and we come here every time! read more

Um it was o-k. First of all Im not a big soup person. My husband is. But when I was introduced to Ramen, I loved it!! I have several places that are my go to in the city. I've wanted to try this place because every time I walk pass there's a long line up. I'm a karamiso type of ramen eater. I like the spicy rich broth. I ordered the spicy Tsukemen. I wanted to try something new, I've never had the soup and noddles separated. I also ordered noddles warm. The broth was weird to me. Not what I expected. It wasn't spicy enough, or had bold enough flavours. It was like a tomato soup base, again I didn't enjoy it. Maybe I should have just stuck with a miso ramen, I tried my husband it was good better than what I had ordered but still nothing special to me. The egg and meat was good, only thing I enjoyed. Overall is was ok. Probably wont come back but it was good to try. read more

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Got recommended by a yelper that this place has a tsukemen. Thanks for the recommendation!! I agree that this was better than menya itto for the tsukemen and it was relatively cheap to get. The best in town? Yes. Really good compared to the world? Maybe not. But its good in vancouver so definitely check it out. Cheers! read more

Taishoken Ramen - a bowl of ramen and a bowl of soup - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I had Karamiso Tonkotsu with lean chashu. Noodle texture: right texture. Not too hard and not too soft. Chashu: way too thin and burnt out surface. And very dry. Lean chashu doesn't have to be dry. Sorry but I felt this was not chashu at all. Soup: no broth flavor. Miso: I guess right richness. I Just liked boiled egg and deep fried garlic. Once the soft yolk mixed with soup, it tastes better but there was no richness in soup at beginning. Once I had Santoka's Karamiso, here's one seemed closer to instant noodle. Sorry but totally disappointed. I won't come back. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Karamiso tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Best ramen in Vancouver. Great service and the food was delicious. The ramen had a rich broth and the chashu was delicious. If you're looking to get authentic Japanese ramen, this is the place to go. (Over 100+ locations in Japan). There was also a great vegetarian menu as well and reasonable pricing, would get it again ! read more

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Good place for tsukemen, tried them in Japan before and was excited to see them open in Vancouver. Over all quality was good, but the one's in japan were better. They used to have heated stones in your dipping broth to keep it hot, but no longer offer that. Brother is rich and flavourful, but could be greasy and too salty for some. I think it works really well with the thick chewy noodles and you can add some hot clear broth to thin out the dipping sauce at the end or half way through to heat up your dipping sauce. read more

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Price: $13/ person Service: 8/10 affable staff Food: 8/10 small portion Space: small but very cozy with a gentle layout Miso tonkatsu: $11.55 Tonkotsu Ramen has a light white broth stewed from pork bones and fat. It has a creamy, rich, sweet taste from pork bones. Miso tastes mildly sweet, with a nutty aroma. The Chasiu is simmered with soy sauce and the sweet wine is very soft and juicy. Tonkotsu comes with pork, pickled red ginger, boiled eggs, onions, and some vegetables. The noodles are quite small for diners to feel both the noodles and the broth. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We arrived around 12 pm on a Saturday and no line up... but prior started piling it soon after. We had 5 people. We ordered two tsukemen, two standard ramen, one ebi tonkotsu (limited time edition) and a yakisoba to share. We all thought the yakisoba was amazing. I was actually surprised at the taste as I've had so many yakisoba in Vancouver and they were all meh. This one was comparable to what I had in Japan. They even gave you mayonnaise on the side, which was a nice kick. At $10.95, the portion was quite generous and they gave you quite a lot of chashu pork chunks. The tsukemen, their specialty, was fantastic as well. I've had tsukemen elsewhere but I still prefer the Taishoken version the best. The broth that you dip your noodles in was perfect. The ebi tonkotsu was a disappointment. It was essentially three tiger prawns (no flavour at all) in a spicy soup. The remaining standard ramens (in soup) was just meh. I'd prefer the soup ramens elsewhere. The broth wasn't special. All of the ramens came with a delicious half egg. If the soup ramens were better tasting, I would've given this a 5 star. read more

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Love Taishoken Ramen because of the tsukemen dipping ramen. I've had it several times here, and try to return when I can. Recommended for sure. read more

Taishoken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Do you like the 69-cent ramen from the grocery store? Here you can get even more of it in a big bowl. Ramen is sad, as is this little strip-mall cafe. read more

Price/quality (3/4): Generally nice, if a bit boring at times. While there are definitely better ramen places in the city, this restaurant won't actually disappoint you. I usually come here for the torigara (chicken ramen). Service (1/1): Service was friendly and efficient. Would I come here again: YES read more

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Applause to all the staff as they all greet you when you enter though in japanese but it feels welcome. I haven't tried ramen before so i was hesitant but the menu in laid out simply for you. The servers also ask about your choice n give you good suggestions which makes it easy to pick. Not a very big restaurant but a tiny hood at the intersection of abbot st n w pender . Pretty convenient n easy layout. U can miss it if u walk past the street. When you look at the bowl it seems small. No guys its not. As its deep so the bowl holds alot of ramen . I mean good enough to fill your starving belly n then you have choice to add a side of gyoza's , chashu's ( a small bowl of meat with steamed rice )n salads Clean washrooms is always what i look for which they have. Bar kind setup facing the street for single people . overall a lovely experience n i would come back again read more

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