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    4.7 (95 reviews)
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    Ramen
    Elizabeth K.

    We had a cozy lunch here. I loved all the vegetarian options (I had spicy ramen without the spicy). The added simmered tofu was a bit too sweet for my taste but the whole bowl was warm and generous. The service was very friendly and I would go back for sure.

    Spicy tan tan ramen
    Evan C.

    Wow! I'm not vegetarian but always up for good veggie options and saw this place get excellent reviews so it was too good to pass up. Am I so glad I did! I came in at lunchtime, not crowded, tried the tan tan ramen. Wow the flavors are out of this world. So good - hard to describe but the flavours are so incredible. I can see why this place is award winning. Not only the broth but the noodles are great too. I would come back in a heartbeat - in fact I'm gonna bring my wife here who was skeptical when she passed by the front.

    Spicy Tan Tan Ramen + Chocolate Cupcake + Lavender Latte
    Dana S.

    They have a hot food menu but there are also bowls and sandwiches in a grab and go fridge, which they will heat or (for salads) toss for you if you'd like to eat in. They also sell dried noodles. take-home ramen kits, lots of frozen foods, and a small assortment of local crafts like cards. I'm not a big ramen person, so I came here thinking I'd probably get a sandwich, but the spicy tan tan ramen sounded different and caught my attention, so I ordered that along with a chocolate cupcake and a lavender latte. The ramen was amazing! I could've happily eaten the creamy squash broth on its own, or the pate-like nut mix that it was topped with. The noodles had a good tenderness as well. The broth was pretty oily and it was a little too much for me. I know that the oil is where the spice comes from and the spice was very much a good thing, but I would have liked it better if some of that spice had come from other channels so that the broth wasn't so oily. However this is just my preference as I prefer very low oil in my food in general; if you like a rich broth, you might be fine with the oil level in this. After my first few bites of the cupcake, I was not convinced, but by the time I was finishing it, I was in love with the deep dark chocolate flavour and richness of the frosting. The cake was a little on the dry side, but honestly it didn't really matter because the flavour was there. The lavender latte was just okay. I got it decaf, and I always drink decaf and mostly like it so it's not like I'm a snob about regular vs decaf, but I did feel that this one "tasted decaf" - a little over-roasted and lacking in depth. Nothing off about it though, just missing the wow factor. That being said, I really liked the extra foamy cap! I bought a cup of natto from them to take home because I've never seen a shop selling homemade natto here! Very good! North Vancouver is a hike for me, so although I would love to come back and get that sandwich, who knows if or when I'll get the chance... but I'm glad I found the chance to come out at least this once because this might be the most I've ever enjoyed a bowl of ramen!

    Mushroom ramen with truffle oil
    Carol T.

    I went to have the mushroom ramen again it sadly it's not available until October :( Ramen is $19 now (gaaaaa.... Inflation). Add an egg for $3. Kaedama is $5. This place is pretty expensive. The ramen noodles were nice and had the perfect bite. The tan tan broth was quite nice and rich but I still prefer the mushroom broth.

    Spicy Tan Tan Ramen (vegan)
    Matt B.

    I decided to try this place out again, as it'd been over 6 years since I visited. I ordered the same dish as before: the Spicy Tan Tan Ramen (now $19 plus tax) and added some smoked tofu ($3). The soup came out in about 6 minutes with a generous portion. The soup included kale, butternut squash, a nut and soy medley, and green onions, with what seemed like buckwheat noodles. The broth was rich and very thick, but not particularly complex or elegant. Shame they still do the organic thing, which must inflate the price, while not actually offering any health or environmental benefit. (I wish people would stop erroneously assuming organic=good; the evidence says otherwise.) Not one of the best vegan ramens in Greater Van by a long shot. I've tried literally every place that offers vegan ramen, and I'd put this in the lower third. Decent but I wouldn't particularly recommend it and can't see myself returning any time soon.

    Shoyu ramen in mushroom broth
    Melanie E.

    This is THE only go to place for tasty ramen noodles on the North Shore. You can't go wrong eating yummy organic ramen at reasonable prices. I always have the spicy tan tan ramen. It's served either cold or ho in their signature creamy organic butternut squash broth & rayu chilli oil. It definitely warms the soul on a cold winter day. We also had the shoyu ramen in mushroom broth with truffle-shallot oil. It was a treat to try their handcrafted vegan steam bun. Delish. They are an ideal eatery for vegetarians and vegans. They also offer frozen vegan ramen noodles at various food places such as IGA, Meridian Farm Market & Stongs. Check their website for various locations. Unfortunately, they are only open for lunch on weekdays from 11 am to 6 pm Mon to Friday. If you enjoy eating healthy and organic food, you can't go wrong here. They're located off Marine Drive and Pemberton in North Vancouver. There's complimentary parking on the street.

    Sara W.

    Despite the fact that I go the the gym nearby every week, I have yet to eat here until recently. Wow, have I been missing out! I tried their spicy tan tan ramen and asked for it mild since I have a low tolerance for spicy heat. They offered to make it non-spicy, but I was feeling adventurous (as adventurous as a non-spicy food lover can get, hehe). Mild turned out to be perfect for me; I could taste it in the broth and it added such great flavour to the dish, flavour that--after tasting--I know I would be seriously missing if I had gone the non-spicy route. I also added a soft-boiled egg to the dish, because what's ramen without an egg? Speaking of, the texture of the ramen noodles was spot on. I loved watching the staff prepare them as well. I've heard that their vegan cinnamon rolls and mochi cakes--the latter of which are also gluten free-- are must-tries, but I was so full after the ramen that I just couldn't do it! I will most definitely be back to get some though. If you've never been here, you will seriously enjoy it. From the feel-good food to the wonderful market on the side showcasing their own handmade goods, as well as other locals', you'll fall in love with this place very quickly.

    Frozen vegan croissants
    Jeremy D.

    As an omnivore I'm open to anything that tastes good. And when hosting a vegan friend I'll suggest Workshop for lunch. Recently our mechanic (CAC Auto) sent us a gift basket from the Workshop. We are trying various at-home products and they are amazing. The vegan croissants that I left out overnight to rise looked very promising as I put them in the oven. The family thought they were amazing. Fully comparable to non-vegan alternatives, they will please all (like they did for our family). Top notch.

    Beautiful day to eat an amazing meal!
    Jess S.

    Super delicious hole in the wall. Definitely worth checking this gem out. Service was amazing. And I mean, from every single person. I ordered kombucha, a GF vegan brownie, GF vegan pizza toast, and cashew noodle bowl! Holy shit this was a lot of food and freaking worth it! The pizza toast, made with their in house GF fat slab of bread, was worth more then the $4 they charge. The marinara and sautéed mushrooms melted together. It was heaven and such a treat. Kombucha was fresh and flavourful. Tangy, some one say. The browny was absolutely, melt in your mouth, delicate! What a freaking treat. Cashew Noodle bowl was big with a good amount of veg and sauce! Fresh and light. The place is small but jam packed with treats and lovely people! I will definitely come back here!

    Stephanie T.

    I'm slowly shifting my diet to more plant base. So I'm on this adventure finding vegetarian restaurants. I love Asian food and when I saw ramen, I was sign me up. We ordered the tan tan with soft boiled egg and vegan kimchi on the side. I ordered the avocado toast because a little avocado toast never hurt no body. To my surprize the ramen was ahhhhmazing! The noodles are all in house made and was served piping hot! I felt so satisfied and full. Their toast was good!!! We had the 4 little bites of matcha, yonzu, chocolate rice cupcakes? Yonzu ( not sure if that's how you spell it ) but was my least favourite. If you guys are meat eaters and want to try something new and comforting come here and give this place a try. The staff was friendly, they spoke Japanese and super clean.

    Samantha W.

    First time here today! Oh my gosh, what a CUTE place! It's so bright, nicely renovated, and has a cute/casual/modern feel to it. It was very clean inside. There is also a little mini shopping section off to the side. There's pre-made takeaway stuff like soups, Buddha bowls, smoothies, drinks, cute t-shirts/tank tops, dry goods like nutritional yeast & amaranth and I saw some chickpea miso for sale in the fridge too! What we ordered: Organic nama shoyu ramen, Organic spicy tan tan ramen, Organic Kyoto style udon, Housemade kombucha, Fresh daily smoothie (chocolate/banana), 3 Monster chocolate chip cookies. Organic nama shoyu ramen: the broth had blended mushrooms in it and the ramen itself had different types of whole and halved mushrooms in it. The ramen noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth had really delicious flavour. There were organic mixed greens on top and truffle shallot oil in it. It all worked so well together. Would order it again. Organic spicy tan tan ramen: very rich creamy broth. Was not very spicy at all so don't let the spicy title scare you away. The butternut sesame broth was so delicious. There was mushrooms in it and the ramen noodles in this one were perfectly cooked as well. VERY delicious ramen. Will most definitely order again. Organic Kyoto style udon: Very simple dish of just clear kelp/seaweed tasting broth, noodles and yuzu rind. Noodles were a little thinner than the typical udon noodles you see, I believe these are house-made. The house made kombucha was on tap and a light yellow colour. It was very light and really yummy tasting! Would definitely order again! The chocolate/banana daily smoothie was really thick, almost like a pudding! It had blended nuts in it and we ate it with a spoon. It was very good and was almost a meal in itself. The monster chocolate chip cookies were the size of our faces! And they were soft! I LOVE soft chocolate chip cookies...plus these were vegan so I just LOVE them. These cookies with a glass of almond milk...so good. The service was great. Looks like this is a family run business and all the employees seem to be Japanese. They are so incredibly sweet and gracious. I can't wait to come back again and try the Buddha bowl when we return to Vancouver.

    C. H.

    This is a nice cafe in the neighbourhood. I stopped by for a latte and was impressed at the food options. I need to come back to try the food. Service for my drink was fast and efficient. Drink tasted as expected.

    Absolutely delicious tan tan noodles.

    Absolutely delicious food. 100% recommend for anyone looking for homemade food for the soul

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    4.2(53 reviews)
    10.1 kmDeep Cove
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    I have fond memories of coming here for hearty dinners after figure skating practices. Since I…read morestopped competitive skating senior year of high school, I'm not in North Van very often anymore. Last weekend, I happened to be in the area with my parents, so we went here for lunch. I was overjoyed that the friendly service and high quality food was as good as I remembered from years ago. Adding to the joyful mood were all the festive touches. The restaurant was decked out with a Christmas tree, garlands, etc., and the staff -- including those I spotted through the kitchen window -- were wearing cute, Christmas-y headbands. Being here just felt really familiar and cozy. Momiji has some great, affordable combos and standalone dishes. There's also plenty of nice things to splurge on. I was in the latter mood, so ordered a piece each of the uni and tobiko izura (fish roe and quail's egg) nigiri, as well as a spider roll (soft shell crab tempura with crab meat, avocado, and cucumber). The uni was really plump; the creaminess and brininess mixed with the rice and nori made for the perfect bite. I enjoyed the tobiko izura too, even though it was a lot messier to eat. That piece was topped with so much tobiko! The egg yolk added richness, making the nigiri even more palatable. From a presentation standpoint, this one is absolutely stunning. Spider rolls have been hit and miss for me, but Momiji's is always a hit. The tempura is so light and crispy, and the pieces aren't tiny either! They do a good job balancing the ratios of the other fillings too. And the teriyaki sauce brushed on top is just the right amount -- not so thick that it overwhelms your palate, nor too faint that you wonder what the point of that component is. The sweet, umami-forward notes of the teriyaki elevate every other ingredient in this roll. Perfection! Note to self: I'll be back, and soon. Thank you Momiji!

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