What a gem! The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth. I'm not a big fan of the soup but my partner really enjoyed it! Adding the spicy paste into it make it 10 times better! It's very very hard to find here and park nearby, and it's a tiny place. Otherwise I definitely recommend trying out! read more

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For the longest time, I wanted to try this place, but always been avoiding it cause the hype was crazy and people usually line up for 1 hour or more. I went here during awkward hours, around 4 pm, and there was no line up. I ordered the Okinawa Soba. They prepared it pretty fast. Noodles were a bit chewy, it's a bit under al dente (kata). Pork belly was sweet and salty. Cut is a bit thicker. The fat literally melt in my mouth. Amazing! Soup broth was chintan chicken with a bit of soy sauce, it was light. I drank the whole soup. The only thing I do not like is the red ginger, added too much sharp spiciness to anything I put in my mouth. Pro tip: check their instagram to see their location before visiting. They take Amex. read more

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Randomly stumbled across this Okinawa style soba (not to be confused with ramen) yatai (Japanese mobile food cart) in a parking lot while (wait for it) looking for parking. I actually thought it was a movie prop initially. It's literally a cart with 6 or so fold-up stools and a portable canopy over the entire thing. This is definitely a new one (to me). Guess I'm trying the thing. Apparently the cart moves around town. I came across this on Grandview Highway near Renfrew Street (in front of JR Furniture, just E of McDonald's). Their (Instagram) website lists the daily location. This cart is run by a real deal guy from Okinawa. Very friendly and chatty with a heavy accent. I'm pretty sure it's his face on the logo. As the cart is tiny, the menu is obviously very limited. There is 1 type of soup (chicken broth), and 2 type of meat (pork belly, pork soft bone). There is a "combo" that includes both meat items, which is nice. For larger eaters I would recommend adding additional noodles or meat for additional cost. The food quality is pretty solid. Worth noting is that the pork belly is definitely on the fatty side. Quite tasty overall. Served with green onion, black fungus, and red ginger. The menu recommends adding some sake infused chili sauce and Okinawan pepper. The sake stuff is seriously alcoholic. Try not to inhale the fumes by accident (choking hazard). The Okinawan pepper is basically indistinguishable from ordinary black pepper. Both go well with the noodles. It's a bit pricy, but worth checking out at least once, if just for the eating-noodles-in-a-random-parking-lot experience. Recommended. read more

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Tatchan Noodles is a solid spot if you are craving something warm and comforting. The broth is light but flavorful, clean tasting, and not overly salty, which makes it easy to finish the bowl without feeling heavy. The noodles have a nice chewy texture and hold the broth well. The pork was tender and generous in portion, adding richness to the soup, while the green onions and wood ear mushrooms gave it a fresh contrast. Everything felt simple and straightforward, more about comfort than bold or intense flavors. It is a good place for a casual, satisfying meal, especially on a colder day. Not overly fancy, but consistent and comforting, the kind of spot you would come back to when you want something familiar and easy to enjoy. read more

Tatchan Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Laser focus on making Okinawa style noodles the star! I tried the Okinawa soba noodles and the pork belly was super tender with a sweet and salty satisfying flavor to it. Everything about the dish is well balanced and very delicious! read more

Tatchan Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very interesting pop up for Okinawa style noodles! This time we found the location in front of JR furniture so be sure to follow their instagram for the right location! The noodles were tasty and we waited around 30 mins for a spot since there's only 6 seats. Small but efficient menu. The pork was so soft and supple! read more

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Very interesting set up in Nanaimo St., Vancouver. Decided to try this on a sunny day and really loved the ambiance. It's reminiscent of Omoide Yokocho (Piss Alley) in Japan. Food menu is simple. We took the recommended, most popular Okinawa Soba - chewy noodles made with wheat flour instead of buckwheat. It's a two-men team but I suspect someone is cooking up the delicious pork belly inside the house. They are very friendly. Will definitely be back more often. read more

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I went to the rolling cart location, which had a popup not too far from the primary location. Noodles were great, especially on a cold night. Just be prepared for a queue at the popups, as there is very limited seating. read more

Tatchan Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's been over 2 hours since I finished my Okinawa Soba at Tatchan and my belly is still very very happy. It's been somewhat of a ritual to have a quick lunch with my dad to try out different places after our weekly grocery shopping. Today, I decided to try out Tatchan after confirming their opening hours on Instagram. I had come to the stand 6 months but I mis-read the opening hours so I was thinking about lunch the whole time during our grocery runs. They opened for lunch today from 1200 to 1400. We arrived shortly after 1230 and waited for only 10-15 minutes for 2 seats. We both had the Okinawa Soba. The flavour of the soup base was balanced perfectly. The soba had a great consistency almost like ramen and I'm very glad that Okinawa soba is not made with buckwheat. It's a personal preference that I don't enjoy regular soba made with buckwheat. The pork belly was sinfully and heavenly tender with a salivating amount of fat. It was a perfect lunch on a rainy day and I need to try the So-Ki Soba with soft pork bone next time! read more

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I first learned about this Ramen stand through Instagram and had seen many similar stands during my time in Japan. These stands gained popularity due to their casual style, simple ordering process, quick service, and the delicious taste of their ramen, which sometimes rivals that of traditional restaurants. To my delight, a similar stand has now opened in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. I had heard that this particular stand often has long lines, but on the day I decided to visit, luck was on my side - there was no line-up, and I could secure a seat right away. However, after about 10-20 minutes, a line began to form. What we got - TaTchan combo Chicken broth, dried bonito, pork belly, pork softbone, green onion, black fungus, red ginger. The soup was excellent. The chicken broth boasted a smooth texture, and the salt level was just right. The pork belly and pork soft bone practically melted in your mouth, and the noodles had the perfect firmness. While I've never experienced Okinawa soba in Japan, I found it to be quite delightful. The service was good. The stand was situated outside of the Japanese school, and on the particular day I visited, it was very windy. Unfortunately, this made it uncomfortable to sit outside, and to add to the challenge, the tables were quite slippery. My ramen bowl slid off the table unexpectedly. I hope they consider making improvements to their tables or installing some kind of guard around the stand to prevent such incidents. Despite this mishap, overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. read more

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Been meaning to try this place for ages now, but you need to follow them on Instagram @tatchannoodle to know when they're open for business. Finally decided to drive out to east van (free residential street parking) and enjoy a hot bowl of ramen in the cold 7C weather of Vancouver today. Overall, a pretty good experience. I love eating ramen in the cold and at a stall. There's just something really satisfying and Japanese about it. This is the first time ever I actually enjoyed a bowl of chicken broth ramen as well. Normally, I'm a pork broth kinda girl. Noodles were good. Pork was tender. Soup was sweet, but good. Only docking a star cause I wish we had actual bowls instead of the take out containers. And they don't serve hot water or tea. Thankfully I brought my own bottle of hot water. It was cold tonight. read more

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The food quality is great. The pork belly is delicious and melts in your mouth. Very tasty overall. The Okinawa Soba is Served with green onion, black fungus, and red ginger. Located in a random parking lot on Grandview , worth looking for. read more

The wait can be long as its pretty much a 1 man show, but holy, the soup was so good and the noodles were perfectly cooked. On a cold rainy night, the combo with 2 different kinds of meat and chewy noodles inside a hot bowl soup hit the spot. The wait was not pleasant but worth it. We waited 30 mins in the rain to get takeout. Soup had so much depth and umami flavour. The meat was soft and was cooked to perfection. Wish this food cart was a full scale restaurant to serve more people so that more people can enjoy just how good a bowl of noodles can be. My Japanese friend said he hasn't tasted anything this good since Japan. read more

These noodles were the best meal we had while visiting Vancouver. The broth was so delicious, the pork was so tender and juicy and the noodles were amazing!!!! The staff was attentive and kind! Highly recommend!!!! read more

Extremely delicious meal. Meat was tender and flavorful, noodles cooked perfectly and the broth was chef's kiss read more

Tatchan Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Steaming hot bowl of noodles, flavorful chicken broth with the depth of fishy bonito flavor. Pork belly and pork soft bones marinated and cooked tenderly. Really good noodles! read more

Owner is great. Food is amazing: their noodles are hand-made, their pork belly is great, and their soup is good as well. Add some of their Okinawa pepper powder to the soup to give it even more depth. read more