It's astounding to see some of these Vancouver-based ramen spots only sitting at 3-4 star ratings, meanwhile these "average" spots would absolutely demolish any overrated 4-5 star Seattle-based ramen place. The first sip of tonkotsu broth was all I needed to give it 5 stars; dense and flavorful. The black garlic ramen tonkotsu version was mellow without that acidic burnt taste that annoys me. The cut of chashu was variable between tender to more lean. I would've preferred a choice to pick thick ramen noodles with my dish, but they at least offer a free thin noodle refill, which I'll never argue against more food. My son enjoyed his aesthetically pleasing police car bento-style kids meal which came with a gashapon token for a mini prize capsule; overall a child friendly restaurant. They were pretty busy on a the weekend dinner with a waitlist building up, but happy to say that service was still good. Parking is limited, but two blocks away north near the park/library had ample street parking. read more

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Worst ramen in metro Vancouver. The chicken karaage is overpriced and so dry and tough that actually hurt my teeth. The ramen is overpriced and salty. The tsukemen is also very salty. Will never come back. read more

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Haven't been back to Ramen Butcher in years and was pleasantly surprised that their ramen broth was as good as I remembered it! Super rich and creamy miso tonkotsu broth topped with firm noodles, pickled ginger, wood ear mushrooms and tender chashu! What else can you ask for on a rainy Vancouver day? read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

First time visiting since they re-branded to Ramen Butcher. I was happy to see all my favourites from when they were Ramen Gaoh still on the menu (yuzu shio, yokohama iekei, tsukemen), but was excited to try their newer dishes too. I got the classic ramen and added an egg. Perfect in my opinion. Loved the rich, creamy broth; thin noodles that took in all the flavour; chashu that wasn't overly fatty; and a decent amount of toppings (green onion, mushroom, red ginger). My food came quickly and the servers were nice and attentive. The one thing -- and this is why I decided to rate 4 instead of 5 stars -- is that the restaurant is really cold. It's not pleasant to dine in, especially now in winter. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Classic ramen with egg - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

My family and I came here for dinner. We were lucky that we got a table right away. The restaurant has space inside, plus space outside (which is covered or that is extended from the restaurant). We were seated at this "covered" space outside the restaurant. Due to the cold weather, the restaurant included a big rectangular heater above our dining table but it was very unpleasant because the heater flew the heat air out and it was really hot flowing above our heads and faces. We requested to move inside as a few customers left. Luckily we got seats at the bar table. It was more comfortable. Ramen Butcher was famous for tsukemen, so we ordered a tsukemen with cha shu, spicy tsukemen with chicken kaarage and one tan tan tuskhmen. We added green salad to go with the ramen. The green salad tasted a bit weird. Not sure if it was the sauce or something else. The presentation was not great. Based on the flavour and presentation, it lost to the one from Horin Ramen on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. The one from Horin Ramen tasted excellent with different varieties in the dish, plus its presentation was beautiful even though it was a simple dish. Regarding the tsukemen, the sauce or broth was quite liquidy. Not like a good real tsukemen that I used to have at other ramen restaurants. The customer service was fine. They served like other restaurants. No complaint about the customer service. We all felt the Ramen Butcher in Chinatown was much better. read more

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This ramen shop, formerly known as Ramen Gaoh, has reopened as Ramen Bucher. They offer a variety of ramen options and side dishes. Some of their spicy ramen dishes seem to be quite popular. We ordered the Green Basil Ramen, Yuzu Shio Ramen, and Truffle Gyoza. The Green Basil Ramen was very unique. I could taste the herbs and Parmesan cheese flavor in the soup--such a delicious item! The Yuzu Shio Ramen had a noticeable yuzu flavor with the first sip; however, the flavor seemed to weaken as I ate more. The soup was light, which I prefer. I also really enjoyed the nitamago (flavored egg) and menma (flavored bamboo), as they were very flavorful. The Truffle Gyoza was a bit disappointing. The truffle aioli was a little weak, and the shredded cheese on top could have been more melted. However, the gyoza itself was delicious. I like their ramen menu and the concept. I will visit to try other items on my next visit. read more

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This is a small Ramen joint that can easily be missed if you're not looking well but it packs a huge punch when it comes to flavor and tastes. When you walk in, there is a covered outdoor seating area that has bench seating. They have about space for 10-15 folks to eat indoors. The service it's good and usually authentic Japanese workers. It is good to get a Japanese perspective when it comes to japanese food. They have multiple variety of ramen and all are amazing. Tthey also have options for small sharing plates like karaage and gyoza. Definitely love this place and can't wait to return read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Zero customer service . Poor management on organizing customers who are waiting. Save your time.

I have been to Ramen butcher several times. It's close by home and the broth is delicious. Sometimes I have some broth that I take to go. Containers are a surcharge so just bring a travel mug to take it to go. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Pork deliciousness - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Avoid this place like the plague! My girlfriend and I ate here, and we both got sick. I don't know anything about how ramen is made, but my guess is they use way too much oil! Thumbs down. read more

This was my first time trying Ramen Gaoh. Their prices are standard and there's plenty of seating, including a patio. While it's not as good as the ramen restaurants downtown, it'll satisfy your cravings! Original Miso Ramen - The toppings were tasty. You can choose between rich or light broth. We chose light, and the broth was still flavourful. Classic Ramen - I added an egg. You can also get an extra bowl of thin noodles for free! Mini Chashu Don - They offer combos with any ramen + gyoza or donburi. We chose the mini chashu don. The meat was tender and juicy. read more

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One of the most pathetic dining experiences I've ever had. The restaurant was so cold that the laughably lukewarm broth created the impression that it was steaming hot, given the steam rising from it. When I wasn't watching the non-kitchen staff put on heavy jackets to handle the cold, I entertained myself with my visible breath, longing for the experience to end. The food did nothing to make up for it. Biting into the ramen eggs and the chashu from the chashu-don was like biting into salt bricks; the salt chunks were literally crunching between my teeth. When I left and stepped outside (snowing that day), I initially thought that the weather had warmed up a little, then realized it was actually because of how damn cold the restaurant was. I don't know what the Chinatown location is like, but don't bother with the Burnaby joint. I already suffered to bring you this review; there's no point in you doing the same. read more

I tried the classic ramen and original miso ramen. The classic ramen has very fine/thin noodles and the miso ramen comes with thick noodles. If you prefer the chewy and bouncy texture of noodles, I'd recommend getting the miso ramen with thicker noodles. Classic ramen: The classic ramen pork broth was creamy yet light. The classic ramen came with one free refill of noodles. The free refill of extra thin noodles was only available for the classic, red spicy, and black garlic ramen. Cost was $15.50. Miso ramen: You get an option to pick light or rich (fattier) broth for the miso ramen. The miso ramen was slightly saltier than the classic ramen but the taste of miso was very subtle. Cost was $15.95. Each bowl of ramen costs about $15-19 per person. Service was prompt and the food also came out quickly. There was patio seating for bigger groups and bar/regular table seating inside. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Classic ramen (bottom), original miso ramen (top) - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Very nice atmosphere with hand sanitizers at every table and barriers between tables. It definitely does not feel like a typical small cramped ramen shop. Excellent service as well - shoutout to our server Kai! He was the most efficient, friendly and interesting server ever. Red Spicy Ramen: Perfect amount of spiciness for me, and it already comes with an egg which is a bonus. Thick slices of chashu that is flavourful and not too fatty overall. I added bamboo shoots to my order - great portions for the price and well marinated, BUT it had a very strong pepper taste which I was not used to. I'm a huge fan of bamboo shoots, but I probably wouldn't order it again here. The egg was superb though, marinated thoroughly with a perfectly soft texture. Black Garlic Ramen: classic order, I've gotten this a few times and it doesn't disappoint. Very aromatic black garlic and soup base. Not too oily/heavy. Comes with a good portion of noodles already, but you can also get 1 free order of extra noodles (one per ramen) - just ask the server. Truffle Gyoza (not pictured) ~$9: this was disappointing. It was quite oily and had an awkward glob of cheese on it. I didn't taste the truffle aioli at all either. The gyoza itself was pretty good, just a tad bit too salty for my liking. I may consider getting the regular gyoza's next time. Definitely not worth the price either. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Red Spicy Ramen & Black Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Nice place truly Japanese own, I order the Scorpion level two for both options and guys it is spicy and numb for a while but is good I would say is like others tantan style but instead of just ground meat they include two pieces of pork chashu I suggest come and try read more

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My friend introduced me to Ramen GAOH today in Burnaby near Hastings and Willingdon. Really impressed by the deliciousness and filling portion for a decent price! Some noodle orders come with an optional extra order of noodles, included in the price. Some vegan options. My friend got the Scorpion Ramen ($17.50) which was a slightly lighter bowl of noodles but still a fair portion. Based on his previous visits, he suggested the Tsukemen, and we tried the fried rice, which comes with instructions at the table for what to do. Spicy Tsukemen ($18.95) -Tsukemen is house-made thick noodles in special dipping soup with pork chunks. Comes with karaage (deep fried chicken) or chashu. Noodles can be hot or cold. -Spicy Tsukemen is tossed in house-made spicy sauce that contains ground pork. -I didn't find the spicy sauce particularly spicy. It doesn't come pre-tossed so if you find it too spicy you could spoon it aside. Or if you already mixed it into your noodles, you could try washing the lot in the "dipping soup" provided. -Also had half a boiled egg, a square of seaweed, and some pickled vegetable. -Apparently you dip the noodles into the soup before you eat it but I didn't find it particularly efficient and just threw all my noodles into the sauce. The noodles did not try to sponge up the sauce and become mushy but instead remained al dente. -The dipping soup on its own is on the salty side but also deeply flavourful and worth finishing up for the small pork chunks. -Overall a very flavourful and delicious bowl, with a generous and filling portion of noodle. Teppanyaki Fried Rice Combo ($9.95) -Sizzling hot plate with Japanese style fried rice. Topped with diced pork, green onion, butter, and garlic. -The fried rice is very tasty and price for portion is okay. Mostly however this was a fun interactive novelty: There are instructions at the table for pouring the beaten egg into the hot dish and stirring your rice into the cooking egg. -Considering it was delicious I think the price for portion is okay. Works nicely as an appetizer to share. Open from 11.30am. No reservations. read more

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Partner and I came to try some of their new vegan items - the gyozas, tantan tsukemen, and cold tantan ramen. Unfortunately, we were very underwhelmed. The soups were flat and lacking in flavor, and the noodles were undercooked. Very mediocre. Also, the cold tantan ramen barely even included any toppings... there were like 5 bamboo shoots and 1 bokchoi? Gyozas were soggy and unappetizing. They tasted borderline inedible. I guess...Props for effort on making the vegan items? I would not recommend this place (at least for the vegan menu) though. Definitely one of the worst bowls of ramen I've ever had. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Hidden gem in Burnaby North. Really Japanese place with Japanese chefs and Japanese waitress and delicious really Japanese ramen and a variety of Japanese deliciousness . We had original miso ramen combo with gyozas , original karage, salad and edamame . Marina offered a very professional courteous and fast service. All was delicious culinary and they have also a great variety of Japanese beers . Cosy place , affordable and generous portions . It is a place we should visit again !!! read more

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We happened to try Ramen Gaoh by chance. We found parking right outside their entrance and the hubby was hungry! And they had quite a few vegetarian options :) Got the spicy chestnut miso ramen and vegetarian gyoza. Gyoza was ok, the matcha flavor didn't go well, wouldn't order them again. The ramen had good flavor but it was too salty! We thought maybe they put extra tare since my husband which was the spiciest ramen and good amount of salt. But when we asked they said that's how it tastes. Staff is friendly. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Spicy chestnut miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I believe Ramen Gaoh is associated with the Ramen Butcher in Chinatown... both so good!! I definitely prefer Ramen Gaoh 1. It's closer to my house 2. The menu has a little more options. I got the Szechuan spicy ramen and my partner got the miso. I vetoed the Szechuan peppers because I'm not a fan of the numbing feeling but the spice was super spicy and so flavourful! Love the broth, rich, creamy, not too salty, and we both didn't leave a drop! I also appreciate the free kaedama, but it's definitely not needed but why not get it and share?! I have yet to find an abundance of delish ramen in Langley as I have moved and am now even farther from Ramen Gaoh and the Ramen Butcher. Open another location in Langley?! read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Very impressive, flavourful, and rich vegan ramen. Their three vegan ramens caught my attention, so I had to try them out. My wife and I did a lunch take-out order during the week, and ordered the Spicy Chestnut Miso Ramen ($14.50) and Spicy Sesame Tantan Tsukemen $14.95). The order was ready in under 15 mins. Very good service. The chestnut miso ramen had a really thick and rich broth, with a nice blend of miso and soymilk. It was quite intensely flavoured, almost too over-the-top, but I very much enjoyed it. Generous portion of wheat noodles (not the spinach/kale noodles that many ramen places are putting in their vegan ramens), and a nice assortment of other toppings (bamboo, corn, nori, and wood ear mushrooms). Very tasty. 4/5 The tsukemen's broth was absolutely top notch: not too salty, yet rich and nutty with the sesame character really expressed. The noodles were a bit thicker than in the chestnut ramen -- just as tasty. The minced soy meat was another nice touch, which adds texture to the soup. Other than that, there were bamboo shoots and a single piece of bok choy -- would've been nice to have more bok choy / toppings in general, but it's a minor complaint. Overall, this was delicious. 4.5/5 Overall, reasonably priced, very tasty and creatively designed dishes. I'll definitely return. Recommended. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Spicy Sesame Tantan Tsukemen (vegan) - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Decent ramen place in Burnaby Heights. Parking is available along Hastings, as well as the side streets. The owners are the same as Gojiro and Ramen Butcher, so the reputation for quality is already there. Yes the ramen is good. Just like Gojiro, the spiciest (Level 3) and most numbing (Level 3) are easily tolerable. In other words, the spiciness is "North American spicy". A wee bit disappoint in this respect. The quantity of food here is noticeably less than Gojiro. Maybe I'm just spoiled with the serving sizes over there, but I left hungry. read more

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I love ramen noodles and have tried many places in the lower mainland. I like Ramen Gaoh because there are lots of choices to tweak your bowl of noodles to your liking. I really like that their "spicy levels" includes not only choices of spice level but also your choice of numbness. I thought this was hilarious and on point haha Good flavours, good service, clean establishment. I will definitely go back when I'm in the area. read more

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Its nice to see a new ramen shop on the Heights. If you don't know, Ramen Gaoh is part of the Menya Group, which have trendy associated/sister restaurants in Vancouver; Ramen Gojiro and The Ramen Butcher. Ramen Gaoh's menu seems to be focusing on the flavour of miso. Now if you don't care much for miso ramen or the flavour of miso, then I suggest you go else where. They currently have 4 types of ramen on their menu. A spicy blended miso, white miso, red miso and a vegetarian ramen. They also serve traditional pork and cabbage gyoza. But they put a twist on it by changing the flavour profiles with the variety of flavour toppings. You can try the Okonomiyaki or even the truffle oil and Parmesan cheese. Which they also serve at The Ramen Butcher. Lastly they seemed to have carried on and brought over karaage (deep fried boneless chicken) that is featured in all three restaurants. And honestly you can't go wrong with good o' chicken bites. I do appreciate the fact that on the menu it does show where they're importing the miso from in Japan. The discription of how the flavours of the miso in the ramen are pretty spot on. Would I come back? For that price point, I kind of expected more. Perhaps my expectation were too high. Give it a try! Especially in these cold months! read more

The Ramen Butcher - The menu - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Tried out their shiro miso ramen with an added egg. For $1.50, you get a whole marinated egg. This egg had a soft yolk, but wasn't super runny which is good for a bowl of ramen. I noticed there was quite a lot of beansprouts, but underneath there was plenty of noodles. I liked the noodles because they were a bit thicker and chewier. The broth tasted like what the description said. It was a mellower broth that wasn't too salty. I liked the toppings that came with it and it was overall a satisfying bowl of ramen. It's not surprising I enjoyed their ramen, as they are part of the same group including ramen gojiro and ramen butcher. With ramen butcher being one of my favourite ramen places, I am glad I was able to enjoy their ramen here. Service was good, especially since we were seated in the outside area. I would recommend coming here for ramen if you're in the area. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Came here on a Friday night and got the Shiro Miso ramen and a side of the Japanese curry rice. I was surprised how thick the pork in the bowl was. However, wasn't a big fan of the ramen because I found the Shiro Miso ramen to be a little too strong of a buttery taste - it felt like it coated my whole throat (or was it the white soybean paste, I'm not sure?) and the broth lacked depth in the flavours. I found it a little too much for me to finish the whole bowl. For the Japanese curry rice, the rice was delicious (maybe I just enjoy Japanese rice.. heh), but I found the curry to be average. It just tasted like a light curry minced beef rice. I've heard good things about the scorpion ramen- it's too bad I can't take spicy! read more

I had the scorpion noodle level 1 since I do not like it numbing spicy. Level 2 and 3 just mean you get scoops of chili on it. I do not know what is in the broth but it is tasty and has a very "Chinese" soup flavor. Maybe there are common Chinese spices in it. It is not exactly "mala" but has hint of it in the level 1 ramen. The ramen is chewy and has bite to it which I like. The gyozas are average and not worth the add-on. I do like the enclosed patio area which is heated and so welcomed during the cold weather. The tables are placed close together and do not make the most comfortable dining place. I will say this is a place to just eat and go. Parking can be found on the street and around the block. This place is not so wow that I will make a trip just for the ramen. Come here if you live in the area though. It is decent. This is under the same management as Ramen Gojiro and The Ramen Butcher. read more

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This place was just ok. I had really high expectations for this place because it is the sister restaurant of The Ramen Butcher which is my favorite ramen joint in the city. I had the aka miso ramen, the flavours were kinda lacking and the chashu was a bit thick for my liking. There is street parking in the front on Hastings and our server was very nice and friendly......... read more

Pretty good ramen all around. Tonkatsu flavor is great, I love their meat. Curry tonkatsu rice - great tonkatsu and curry flavor. They have truffled gyoza which is killer good. Also two outdoor tables for covid. Would go again. read more

Walked by here while walking down hastings. Since this whole covid virus happened I've been really craving ramen! I decided hey why not just try this place. I just ordered two tonkatsu classic ramen. I took it home and added more green onions and crushed sesame seeds. The broth at first when I tried it it seemed the flavour was a little strange. Didn't taste very porky more like fishy in a way. After a few more bites with the noodles I began liking it more and started really enjoying my ramen I ended up eating the whole broth. The chasu was giant very thick. I would of liked it sliced thinner and maybe more than just one giant slice. Just looks more appealing to the eyes if it's like that in my opinion.. I think a few adjustments and they could have really great ramen I did like this ramen it fixed my ramen craving. Maybe I can go back there one day when the virus is open and enjoy it in the restaurant! read more

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The ramen adventure continues and this time we returned to Ramen Gaoh for our second run. The first was when they first opened which left a good impression for us to come back and see how it maintains their quality. We ordered their spicy Miso and butter corn Miso ramen as well as their spicy teriyaki sauce chicken karage! The spicy Miso ramen was on point with a good hit of spice, great for moderate spicers. For spice goers get their scorpion ramen! On a whole, the ramen noodles are well done and the thickness ensures very bite you take will slurp up those delicious broth! The butter corn Miso ramen is great for those who like a non-spice option. The creamy butter is mixed into the broth and brings out subtle sweetness thanks to the corn, a great choice! read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great place for ramen in Burnaby Heights with good variety. Very rich and tasty broth. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Don't come here expecting to eat a traditional bowl of ramen. We ordered the scorpion ramen (level 2 spicy and level 1 numbing). I felt like I was eating a bowl of Chinese Szechuan noodle soup. I also think the numbing is an acquired taste and something I don't enjoy myself personally. The noodles were ok, but didn't taste fresh or made in house. Each bowl came with 1 slice of fatty pork and some minced pork which wasn't anything amazing. Overall it wasn't a great blend of flavour and I left feeling a tad sick. I haven't tried the other flavours, but I would probably skip going here and head to another ramen joint. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Hot YVR day! We decided to try some ramen for dinner Pic 1; Cold Spicy Sesame Tantan ramen Pic 2: cold yuzu shio match ramen I was not sure how spicy the Tantan ramen will be, so they put the hot sauce in a small cup and I could add the spiciest to my liking. Will definitely visit this place again read more

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My friend and I met up on a Monday at this spot for some late afternoon munchies (4:15 pm) which was a welcome break from his crazy day at work. We ordered completely off the appetizer menu: two different chicken karrages, one gyoza, edame and salads. Everything was perfect with chilled beer and we both left too full for dinner!!! read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I enjoyed their tsukemen ramen. The dipping broth was rich but not too rich or salty. The thick noodles were perfect for soaking up the broth. I got the tsukemen with karaage instead of chashu. Their karaage is nicely seasoned and is great if you prefer less batter and more chicken. The dish was a bit unbalanced though, with a large bowl of noodles but only two small pieces of karaage. Their classic miso ramen was a bust unfortunately. Way too much garlic flavour (floating minced garlic bits with every spoonful) that overpowered the miso flavour. Also, it didn't come with a soft boiled ramen egg. The chashu was melt in your mouth tender though. I would return to try their other ramen flavours. Their scorpion ramen and tan tan tsukemen piqued my interest. read more

Go to Ramen place in Burnaby! We Skip from Ramen Gaoh all the time. And it's always the black garlic and spicy ramen. Their noodles must be house made because it's chewy goodness (Not like the store bought noodles at santouka). The ramen is still yummy even when ordered through Skip, and to me that says a lot! Their soup is creamy and hearty. My husband doesn't love ramen because he finds it pricy for 2 pcs of meat (which I agree) but he will never say no to ramen gaoh or ramen butcher! read more

I was totally mind blown from the fact that Ramen Gaohs' owner is ran by the same owners of Ramen Butcher and Ramen Gojiro :ooooo The service was pleasant! The staff were very welcoming :) our water service was great too, they've manage to make it a full glass when the glass is half way through. We ordered the Teriyaki Spicy Chicken Karaage, the Okonomi Takoyaki, Shiro Miso Ramen, and the Aka Miso Ramen. The Teriyaki Spicy chicken karaage wasn't that spicy at all - but the flavours of the sauce did make the chicken delicious :) The okonomi takoyaki was delicious! Who would've thought of having okonomi sauce on a takoyaki - game changer for my taste The ramen was good, but the noodle and soup ratio wasn't there for me. I didn't get to finish most of my ramen so I took it to-go. I wish there was a way to customize your noodles, but they do have that customizable spicyness level. I'm willing to return to this ramen joint if I'm in the area though :) read more

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It was my first time trying Ramen Gaoh! I had an amazing experience. We ordered the signature scorpion ramen (level 3 spicy, level 2 numb), aka ramen plus a soft-boiled egg, shiro ramen, and truffles gyoza. The server originally seated us in the patio with heaters, but when a table opened up inside, she offered us the choice of moving to the inside table. I thought that was very considerate of her because most servers would not suggest to move tables, as it is quite an inconvenience. The quality of the food was very good too, especially the truffles gyoza. It was a very creative take on traditional gyozas. read more

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2.5/5 + 0.5 for the egg. A part of the Ramen Butcher and Ramen Gojiro group, Ramen Gaoh is a ramen joint located on Willingdon and Hastings. The servers here know Japanese, but don't expect authentic Japanese ramen here. We ordered a Shio Ramen and Scorpion Ramen. My bf had the Scorpion Ramen and his overall thought was that "it was decent, but all you can taste is spiciness and saltiness". He was expecting more complex flavours. I had the Shio Ramen which came with seaweed, half an egg, truffle wontons, chicken, onions, and pepper and yuzu shaving. The broth was salty, but lacking in depth. The chicken chashu wasn't juicy, but not dry. The yuzu shaving added a very subtle citrus flavour to the broth - you really have to try to find it though. The egg was marinated and salty. The truffle wontons had a noticeable truffle smell, but quite bland in taste. I found the filling a little dry. What bugged us were the noodles. My bf enjoyed the thick noodles, but my thin noodles soaked up a lot of the soup so the portion of noodles to soup was off. The first round of noodle refill is free. We found the texture of the noodle refill harder than the original noodles. They seem underdone. Maybe we had to leave them in the soup so it soaks up the soup? This seems a little silly though. Service was good, but the restaurant wasn't full when we came. It's nice that they have patio seating too! Overall, we thought the meal was average and probably won't be back. read more

The Ramen Butcher - Ramen Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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