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    Wakado Ramen

    4.1 (39 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    shoyu ramen
    June Y.

    Ramen here is okay. We got the two different kinds of shoyu ramen and both were decent. Noodles are very good and well done, meat tastes fantastic, but otherwise the bowl isn't great. The corn was very dry and stale. The egg didn't have much flavour but was thankfully done correctly and wasn't dry. Soup was alright but not very flavourful. Service is ok. All in all everything was just alright.

    Spicy miso
    Adele T.

    During our weekend trip to Calgary I stoped in to this ramen place after spin. I had already noticed that Calgary seemed to have a disproportionate number of ramen joints, I knew I had to see what they were serving up. One reviewer noted that this place was as good as ramen he has had in Japan.. that may be true since I've never been, but I can certainly say it is not as good as ramen in San Francisco. 1) expensive for what it is ($15.95 Canadian) 2) lack of toppings (two small pieces of meat, spring mix... like lettuce in my ramen... weird). 3) noodles did not appear to be hand made. Not the worst but definitely not the best I have ever had (ie chewy ramen noodles) Not the worst meal I had while in town, but also wouldn't rush back unless in the area.

    Wakado ramen with extra noodles ($3)
    Will H.

    Heard lots of good things about this place since they opened. But I haven't had the chance to try it until this weekend and I was not disappointed. The shop was quite busy since it was a cold day, but we managed to squeeze ourselves on a larger table. I ordered the Wakado ramen, which came with chicken instead of pork chasu. My friends who ordered the ramen with chasu got much less meat than I did (so if you're looking for protein, go for chicken). I was feeling particularly famished, so I ordered extra noodle ($3) as well. The broth was deep, rich and flavorful. However, I found that it wasn't piping hot as it should be which detracted from my experience. Noodles were perfectly cooked (not mushy at all). The flavor of the broth is still with me today and making me salivate as I recall that memory to pen this review. Unlike most places, the broth was not overly salty and I drank every last drop of the soup. I also tried a spoonful of the spicy miso broth that my friend got and it was very good as well. The miso was not overly salty, with a deep fragrance of fermented soybeans and a touch of spice. Overall, I was blown away by the broth and I liked the noodles. The toppings weren't particularly memorable and I also felt that the broth was not hot enough. Despite those shortcomings, I still want (need?) to go back and sample their other ramen flavors. This time I'll try to ask for my broth to be extra hot.

    a bowl of ramen with a soft boiled egg
    Derek L.

    came here for a quick lunch and their ramen was a little too soggy for my liking. the broth was pretty good but they were very stingy with their meat... overall, an ok place for ramen if you're in the mood for something soupy.

    the entrance to the ramen shop
    Col N.

    Wakado Ramen has very nice interior, very modern. On one corner of the resturant it looks as thou they make their own noodles. I could be wrong. I ordered a charsiu bun and their tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen. The charsiu bun was not bad, the charsiu was juicy and not dry, the bun was broken in half (that made me sad), but it was sweet and a bit too thin. The ramen came almost at the same time and it was hot! it had veggies, egg, seaweeds and Charsiu. I tried their soup and it was salty and the flavour fell flat. The noodle was good thou! i am pretty sure they made their own noodles. The egg was perfectly cooked, pork had a good ratio of fat and meat, and the veggie was mix green (nothing special). If their broth was a bit more flavourful it would have made this bowl of ramen a success! but for $13.50 for good noodles, not so much. Ill try it again in the future for sure.

    Tonkotsu Ramen Black
    Gerald G.

    I come here as often as I can. Today I want to try Tonkotsu Ramen Black with my wife. I came in at a good time where there was hardly anyone. Our waitress was very quick in setting up our order which is always convenient. To the point, the broth is definitely much flavorful than most Ramen places. I'm surprised to find it much better suited for me because, at times I add extra toppings or spices in other tonkotsu black ramen. I just prefer this broth by itself and I like it much more saltier. I do not like however the extra oil they add to the broth as it makes it much greasier. It does not change my perspective on the overall taste to the broth. Love the soft boiled egg and how the pork chashu melts when I chew. Overall a place people should try and I recommend it.

    Tonkatsu Black Ramen
    Shuang L.

    Easy to find street parking on a busy road, first meal after landing in Calgary. The tonkatsu black ramen was full of flavor and perfect for garlic lovers. My wife enjoyed the more traditional shoyu. Both come close to Japan level flavor and this is a must stop for local eats. Definitely get the extra noodles, huge portion.

    a bowl of ramen with a side of corn and an egg

    Good bowl of ramen. Got the tonkatsu black. Location is a bit removed from the dt core but would recommend.

    Noodle making machine
    Ed I.

    Had the Miso Ramen this past weekend. The broth was flavorful, and the noodles were not overcooked. I believe they make their own noodles,as they do have a noodle making machine you can see through the glass in the back corner. I also ordered a pork bun and gyoza. The pork that was in the ramen tasted like Chinese 5 spice seasoning. I'm pretty sure they have the wrong flavor in the pork. I did notice alot of Chinese in the restaurant so maybe they are catering to their taste. It"s not bad Ramen, but I prefer Jinya on 4th street for the selections they have.

    Nelly B.

    This place has just opened only a couple of weeks. Service and food was good. Their menu is quite small with only gyoza, edamame and 4 different kinds of ramen . The gyoza was ok. I got the Tonkatsu black ramen and it was very flavourful and the chasiu was very good. The only feedback I would have for the restaurant is not to put hot tea in a tall plastic tumbler cup as it's too hot to hold. Definitely should invest in tea cups.

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    Their veggie ramen broth is amazing! I'm not vegetarian, but I still order this broth every time I eat there.

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    Hand pulled noodles were definitely appreciated, the egg was nice and they had amazing service.

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    7 years ago

    The food here is superb. That said, you should come a bit early as the wait time can be 30 minutes or more. Very polite and gracious staff.

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    8 years ago

    These people are awesome. I wasn't even their customer and they let me use her bathroom. So polite and nice. I appreciate it very much. :);)

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    8 years ago

    One of the better ones in Calgary, fast friendly service. During stampede ... empty so that is a win

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    7 years ago

    Some of the best Ramen in town. Tankotsu and Spicy Miso are top notch. Service is always excellent.

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    Had the spicy miso ramen. Nice restaurant! First time there! Good visual appeal; noodles were perfect. I'll come back!

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    8 years ago

    It's disappointed. The name of shop sounds like Japanese owned shop, but the taste was way too far to Japanese proper Ramen

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    Shimizu Kitchen - Complimentary sherbert

    Shimizu Kitchen

    4.7(19 reviews)
    4.2 km

    Would return any time. It's not the best Japanese food I've ever had, but it's still very good…read moreJapanese food! The tantanmen was a standout thanks to the great balance of spice and flavor. A complimentary scoop of sherbet was even served afterwards to cut the spice. The katsu orders looked huge and savory. Sit at the bar to watch the kitchen cook, if possible. Prices are more than reasonable for what you receive. Parking can be tricky but you'll find free street parking behind the shopping strip

    We were looking for a ramen place to eat at on the way home from picking up the kids from summer…read morecamp. Didn't feel like cooking... lol. I looked for Ramen places on google and came across this restaurant. They have been around for a few years but I had never noticed them before. When we went in we were greeted and told that we could sit anywhere. My son wanted to sit at the sushi bar side but we elected to sit at a table. The restaurant is not very big with seating for maybe 20. Menus were already on the table. Not an extensive menu. A selection of ramen, Rice dishes, sides, and beverages. We ordered 2 Tonkotsu Ramen with extra noodles and a Tonkatsu (Pork cutlets with rice). We also had a side order of salmon sashimi. Everyone had waters and I ordered a tea. The ramen was really good. Broth not too salty. Not as layered flavour that we have tasted from other places but still very good. Noodles are the curly ones and picked up the flavour of the broth nicely. The Tonkatsu was good. A little dry - had to use the sauce extensively. The salmon sashimi appy was good. It came with a home made wasabi dressing/sauce. To end the meal they gave us complimentary ice cream. Nice touch. Staff were really friendly and appreciative that we came by. My son needed to use the washroom a couple of times and it was clean. Will definitely come back again for the ramen. Family enjoyed our meal.

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    Monsoon Izakaya - oshi sushi

    Monsoon Izakaya

    4.4(8 reviews)
    5.8 km

    loved the decor, the interior blends bold, traditional japanese elements with a slightly modern,…read moreizakaya style flair. the space features dark brick walls and wooden beams, giving it a cozy, intimate feel, while a striking lantern style light fixture overhead adds a warm glow. i could not help but think what a great place to gather with a group, enjoy drinks, and share a bunch of dishes. the menu was a bit overwhelming (in a good way). so many options, truth be told, i was over stimulated but we eventually narrowed it down to two oshis and the beef tataki, to start. unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the setting. we were pretty disappointed that the oshis weren't flame seared, part of what makes oshi sushi so craveable is that warm, caramelized top. both rolls we ordered tasted pretty much the same, despite having different toppings. the monsoon special (tuna, salmon, avocado, dried onion, creamy yum sauce, unagi sauce, sesame seeds) and the salmon oshi (spicy mayo, cucumber, jalapeño, sesame seeds, dried onion) looked different, but flavour wise, were indistinguishable. also, the seaweed wrap situation was strange, it seemed like it was wrapped like a sushi and then the bottom half was sliced off, giving it an unfinished feel. they were not layered in a rectangular mold, and was missing the lightly flame seared smoky caramelized taste. then there was the beef tataki, the crunchy bits we were biting into turned out to be garlic flakes, but the texture was oddly sharp, i thought i had bit into shards of oyster shells. the sauce threw us off too, the balance of citrus and sweet was off, with a weird spicy kick, like frank's hot sauce that didn't quite work. we did not finish this. we had planned to order some drinks and deep fried dishes, but decided against this. service was friendly and the ambiance was great, but the food execution just didn't match up. not sure we'd return.

    Amazing ambiance with great service. Sushi was amazingly fresh and very good. From the sashimi to…read morethe sirloin steak, everything was flavorful and left you wanting more. The fish cheek was lightly fried with plenty of meat. You can also order a flying fish sashimi that it was presented beautifully. After finishing the sashimi, they will ask if you would like the remainder of the fish fried. We opted to do this and everything down to the bone was edible and crunchy, like fish chips. I love how none of the fish was wasted and the entire fish was edible. Overall, highly recommend this place if you are looking for fresh fish and quite authentic flavors. Be prepared to leave smelling a bit smokey though due to the open kitchen. But it's great that you can watch them prepare some of the food.

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    Lime green chairs provide a fun, unexpected pop of colour

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