This restaurant USED to be Motomachi Shokudo (which we were huge fans of) until that closed and rebranded to Tsukiya. We haven't had the chance to go in over a year and change, but I don't recall the menu being that different, until yesterday. And this is enough of a serious change that I had to mention this.. you see, this could cause a life threatening allergy to anyone who isn't aware, and could have killed me if I didn't question it. (I wear a medic alert bracelet, carry benadryl and an epi-pen at all times.) Husband and friend wanted to go for ramen so I had suggested here as Horin and Danbo had a quite large line. We got down to Tsukiya, and waited about 20 minutes outside before space was available. When it finally was our turn, we head inside and look at the menu..what the? The Bamboo Charcoal ramen was off the menu. OK, that's fine (we haven't been here in a while, menus change).. but then I decide to go the shoyu route, so does my husband, and our friend votes for veggie. We add our drinks and any additions we might want to have to our bowls, and assume it's going off to the kitchen. Then the waiter asks if we have any allergies. I explain I'm deathly allergic to shellfish. And that's when he says I should order the veggie then..and when I ask why, he says that the broth contains shrimp shells and scallops, and that the pork and eggs are also marinated in the same base. NONE OF THIS IS MENTIONED ANYWHERE ON THE MENU BY ITEM. Edit: After a little digging, they mention they use seafood and dairy as ingredients, but that's pretty vague. Most ramen bases contain either chicken stock, pork, sardine, and sometimes bonito stock..but not shellfish. At this point I'm questioning why this isn't mentioned on the menu, and the waiter says "well I asked if you had allergies." Mah dude, if I would have known I couldn't eat here , do you really think I would have waited for 20 minutes outside to find this out? Also the risk of cross contamination would be huge so we decided to say thanks but no thanks and go elsewhere. If you have allergies to shellfish, mollusks or bivalves, don't go here . read more

This spot was such a great surprise / find! Noodles were super fresh and chewy with broth extra superb we ordered the truffle shoyu and spicy miso ramen - both had deep rich broth flavor and delicious! I did have some FOMO though bc the spicy broth was just so good. The spot is Cozy with three table tops and one family shared table setup. Service is quick and piping hot soup! Only regret was not ordering the gyoza. So many people ordered and I could hear them sizzled / made to order - next time!!!! read more

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I returned to my favorite ramen place and to my relief it has maintained its high standards of excellence and quality. Service is fast and courteous. It's a small two person operation pumping out deep flavored ramen unparalleled in Vancouver. Small spot but cozy Japanese feel. Still my favorite. read more

Food - we love the tonkatsu miso and shoyu which are ~$14. The chashu in the ramen may be the best I've ever had. They also have a beer and gyoza combo for $10.50. Gyoza are great. Food comes out fast. Ambiance - Small restaurant so you may have to wait. They have 2 tables of 2, 1 for 3 people and then a larger shared table. Service - they come and take your order immediately. Service is great and staff is friendly. read more

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We came here around 7pm on a Friday evening and there was a line outside the restaurant to wait. The place is small and the seating is limited, so keep that in mind if you want a quick bite. We didn't have to wait too long, maybe 10-15 min. The gyoza was good, and enjoyed the tonkatsu spicy miso ramen. I got a level 1 spicy and could taste a hint of the spice so it added a good subtle kick. The chashu was sooo tender and perfect, it just melts in your mouth and was definitely my favorite part of the ramen. The corn definitely adds a sweetness that I personally would have preferred to do without so will probably ask for no corn next time, but that's just a personal preference! All in all, I enjoyed the meal and thought the food was good quality. read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Tonkatsu ramen spicy miso - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Really good ramen, the chashu is so tasty and alfo the gyozas were incredible, definitely coming back, I just wished they closed later, but aside of that everything was perfect with the service and the food. read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Ramen miso and ramen miso spicy Gyozas and chashu bites Asahi beers - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The spicy miso ramen was amazing .. the pork dumplings were an absolute favorite !!! We loved the decor and the ambience as well .. service was super fast and awesome read more

I think this place is truly a hidden gem in the West End area. I've lost track just how many times I've had this same exact bowl of ramen and it is just as good as the very first time I had it. Consistency is always a great sign. The place is small but service is quick and efficient. The noodles are clearly made fresh, so they have just a bit of bite in them. The meat is slightly Smokey which adds a lot of depth to the bowl. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Tonkotsu shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A friend and I were craving a good bowl of ramen on a typical rainy Sunday in Vancouver and I saw the good reviews of this place and decided to check it out. To be in the safe side, we decided to meet at the restaurant at 5:30pm so we can avoid the line ups. Upon arrival, there was only 2 tables occupied and we decided to sit at the communal table. We ordered a chashu bites, two bowls of the tonkotsu Ramen shoyu, and two orders of the half half gyozas. The beef and gyoza combo for $8.90 is a great deal but neither my friend nor I felt like a beer. The small joint seems to be run by a wife and husband team, which is super cute! Service is quick and the place is cozy and cute. The Chashu bites were tender and delicious! The tonkotsu Ramen shoyu had a nice rice soy broth that wasn't too greasy. Normally, I find a shoyu broth to be too greasy and salty for my liking but the broth here is rich in flavour, light in sodium flavour, and not too oily. I loved the fact that the bowl comes with slices of both the lean and fatty chashu to try. I usually am not a fan of thin Ramen noodles but theirs was a bit on the thicker side and was bouncy with a nice chew and texture. The Ramen was definitely made fresh in-house! I really enjoyed the Ramen and was amazed how much I enjoyed it as usually prefer a lighter chicken broth Ramen with thick noodles. I think this is my new favourite shoyu bowl of ramen in town! The gyozas were solid though I couldn't tell which ones were the spicy ones. By the time we left at 7pm, the restaurant was closing and they started to turn away customers as they had sold out of ramen for the day. This joint doesn't have line ups around the block like neighbouring ramen places do, but it is still saying something about the quality of their food and how seriously they take it when they only make a limited batch everyday and close once they sell out. I can't wait to come back and have another bowl! read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Chashu bites - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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First time here, came in because the google reviews were high. Actually giggled when I tasted it, it was in fact very salty, so salty that I think they accidentally put salt twice. The service was good though, and the place was cozy. read more

I accidentally stumbled upon this place on my way back home. At first, looking at the exterior, I thought it was going to be a hole in the wall, but it turned out to be surprisingly nicer on the inside. I have to say that I was not disappointed at all! The service was good and the ramen was tasty. There were a few items that were unique. The fact that it was specifically a tonkotsu ramen place made it more attractive to me. At the time, there was a grand opening special in which all ramen was the same price. I decided to try the Bamboo Charcoal Dark Miso. It was so unique that I had to! I would definitely recommend this. It is apparently blended with charcoal and 3 different types of miso. The bamboo shoots were nice and this was a good portion size. I would definitely come back again because my first and only experience was so pleasant. read more

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

Great broth, tasty noodles, friendly service, small but comfy spot - pretty unfussy but in a good way. I'd go back.

We rented bikes next door and spontaneously stopped here for lunch. Service was fast and server was nice. Food delicious - I really liked the gyoza. Ramen delicious as well. We did extra noodles and corn for the kids on the side which was perfect. I got a local Vancouver beer which was also really good. Ambiance restaurant is small and cozy. Would recommend! read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Local beer - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Amazing! I have been looking for ramen as good as Japan for a long time and this place nailed it. The ambience and and set up reminded me of being in Japan. We got the tonkotsu miso ramen, and it was delicious! Broth is really rich and the noodles were the perfect texture. Will absolutely go back again! read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Tonkotsu miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Brand new ramen spot that's not easy to find. I happened to spot it while walking down Denman, right next to one of the bike shops. I had the shoyu ramen and really like it, peppery broth and thick chewy noodles, plus sheets of seaweed and a big hunk of bok choy. I also had cha-shu bits, a cheap little side of nothing but prepared cha-shu meat with some scallions. Overall it was solid, definitely a good alternative when Marutama or Santouka is too packed. It's quiet now, but hoping they get an uptick of business so they stick around. read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Shoyu ramen, with all the typical accoutrements, plus seaweed and bok choy! Interesting choice of spoons too. - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great spot for ramen in the west end. The ramen is good and the $8 beer and gyoza combo is amazing. Definitely worth checking out. It's a small ramen shop so expect a potential wait. read more

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We stopped by this ramen place after biking in Stanley Park. The interior is pretty small, with 3 tables and 1 communal table. However, the ramen was quite good, the noodles were nice and chewy and the pork was tender. I have had better tonkotsu broth elsewhere but this was good as well, flavorful and peppery. read more

Vancouver really has some fantastic Asian food! This place was soooo yummy!!! Definitely a hidden gem. The interior was cute and the service was pretty fast as well! The broth was nice and flavorful and the noodles were the perfect tenderness. The meat was soft and flavorful as well. It was the perfect comforting pick me up after a day out doing activities. It was also pretty cheap for Ramen at 13 CAD which was refreshing after eating at so many much more expensive ramen places. Overall super solid ramen and I would definitely be back here if I lived in the area!!! read more

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

After going going to the worse ramen in North Van (Kinton), I went over the bridge to DT Vancouver to this lovely establishment. The workers are Japanese which means they respect the food and culture. The broth was extremely flavourful. I had the Umami one and my husband had the miso. Both were delicious and what a ramen should taste. Excellent food and service. Will be back read more

I was there once & had the Miso Ramen. Its prices are lower than that of Santoya & Danbo. However I don't think that its tonkotsu broth is very good. The telltale sign is that it does not offer the shio version. Shoyu & miso mask the true flavor. Broth flavor & quality are best revealed by the shio version. The chasu was not that good either in my opinion. I prefer the thin noodles than the thick ones served here, If you just want a cheap version of ramen, it is OK. The other two mentioned above are more expensive, give you less & are only somewhat better. Both Santoya & Danbo charge extra for the egg. The chasu at Danbo was so thinly sliced that I wish that I had gotten the 6-slice version. read more

Tonkotsu miso ramen is not as good as I expected. I did not really taste the miso. Other than that, everything is ok. read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Tonkotsu miso ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great ramen! But come on, give me a whole egg, not half. They wouldn't give you just half an egg in Tokyo...

Highly recommend this ramen joint. Friendly staff, and most importantly really good ramen. Rich and flavourful broth with a good kick. Definitely on the top of the list for ramen joints in Vancouver read more

Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya - Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen and Daytons hand! - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I ordered the Tonkatsu Shoyu Ramen and Gyoza tonight. The ramen was not good. The broth should elicit a deep sense of umami... this broth was disappointing. It was watered down and just salty. The flavour of burnt chashu dominated the bowl. I'd suggest the people making the ramen actually taste their broth. I will not be coming back. At least their gyoza was descent. Two stars for the gyoza and the presentation of the ramen. read more