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    ZUBU

    3.4 (87 reviews)
    ModerateRamen
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Beef curry don
    Alisha W.

    Starting the new year with a 5 star review on this cozy food spot because Zubu at Metrotown has delivered numerous good dining experiences over the years and I appreciate restaurant consistency. I applaud this location for keeping up its service through all its staffing changes because we all know how tough it can be to train staff. It offers a clean and cozy environment with fair service for lunch, happy hour or dinners. Thus, it has my 5 stars for its solid delivery of over couple dozen meals for me, and my friends & family with overall 8 to 9 out of 10 on food taste and presentation. This is not a "let me WOW you" with extreme extravagance place; instead, this place has won me over with genuine friendly service and its consistency in simple dishes. I actually don't always order rice and ramen when dining alone here; I prefer to order hand rolls and their appetizers here as a full meal. Some of my favorite dishes are ebi mayo, salad, fries, salmon taco, brussel sprouts tempura, and hand rolls. Dessert and drinks are my "must adds" to a full meal experience here. Thus I liked how they have expanded dessert menu so it's not just ice cream and that they also add new drinks to their beverage offerings and main menu items. I like their lavender and plum sake and the variety of flavors such as grapefruit beer etc. They actually have the lemon beer from Japan which is very refreshing! This is also a good location with free parking via Metrotown and it is a notch above in comfort and service from Metrotown Food court or Starbucks, especially when craving green tea or fizzy drinks with some light bites during happy hour. $3.95 green tea would beat the bubble tea places that lack the authentic green tea flavors and happy hour drinks here beat an overpriced Starbucks drink in my books. Finally, I am impressed by their yummy seasonal specials and honest loyalty program as I have actually enjoyed free yummies like rice bowl and it's not a program of endless accumulation with a long road to reward redemption. Recent December specials included $50 gift card with a $10 voucher and the seasonal menu offered huge bone marrow ramen. This spot has nice chilled vibes for dates and quick service for takeout orders. It may not be the most ideal for large groups, unless your group can fit at the rectangular bar in the front which probably can seat groups of 8 to 10 people. Zubu at Metrotown remain on my list of good Burnaby places to dine in and takeout in 2026!

    Oliver M.

    Zubu is a great spot for a nice evening hangout with friends! The ambiance is lively, exciting and they have great specials! My favourite is the spicy chicken ramen which is rich and flavourful!!!

    Front entrance~
    Edward L.

    Ramen place just S of Metropolis, on Central just S of the S parkade by the Walmart. I assume this building technically isn't part of the mall complex. Not sure if the mall (Metropolis) parking is supposed to be used for this place, but I imagine nobody would check. There is very little street parking around. The place looks pretty trendy and modern. Dark wood trim and somewhat dim lighting. Reminds me of eating in a forest for some reason. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. As of the time of writing, there is a lunch special that includes an appetizer and dessert. However, the bowl is "mini" (or "medium") size. I asked the waitress to show me the 3 bowl sizes. Their "large" bowl is a "small/regular" bowl at other places. In other words, I think I would've starved to death if I ordered the lunch menu. Their "small" bowl could be used for holding peanuts at a bar. In other words, stick to the "large" bowl. Honestly I wasn't too happy with portion sizes. Knock 1 star off. Ramen quality is decent. Nice light broth, with a choice of "thin" or "thick" noodles. My understanding is that "thin" is the original, and that "thick" isn't really that much different (probably still less thick than pho). Pork slices were pretty good. Served with crispy garlic, 2 sheets of seaweed, some wood ear (fungus), and green onions. I also got their soft boiled egg for an extra charge. Not as soft/gooey as I would've liked, but it was acceptable. I guess this place is a somewhat decent option, but there are several other choices in the immediate vicinity including nearby Crystal Mall.

    cheesecake torched table side
    Nat L.

    we were a party of seven for dinner on a saturday at 6:30 pm. reservations were made by phone the night before. we picked this spot because of its vegan friendly menu, a big plus when dining with dietary restrictions. tucked near metrotown on the walmart side (where the old bread garden used to be), with parking available at metrotown metropolis. we had high hopes for the garlic fries, but they didn't quite deliver. they were more bland than bold, and no garlic in sight. the texture was okay, but they weren't particularly crisp, and someone in our group said they reminded them of the masala fries from mcdonald's. paprika on top was an odd touch. i went with the creamy chicken ramen in a mini bowl, a solid choice if you want something light. it wasn't mind blowing, but it was comforting enough. we shared the chicken karaage, which turned out to be the best dish of the night, fresh, crisp, juicy, and exactly what you want when ordering fried chicken. service was polite but spotty. it took multiple tries to flag someone down to order gyozas, dessert, and to get the bill. staff were friendly, but we were seated at the back, and we were not in their line of sight. dessert was a bit of a mixed bag. the mochi ice cream (yuzu, matcha, and mango) tasted like the kind you'd get at t&t, not bad, just nothing special. yuzu was the standout. the cheesecake, which was torched tableside and recommended by our server, looked impressive but fell flat on flavour. style over substance. overall, it's a decent spot if you're already in the area or need a vegan friendly option, but not necessarily one i'd rush back to.

    Brussels Sprouts Tempura & Ebi Mayo
    Sandy Y.

    We recently visited ZUBU at their Metrotown location to satisfy our ramen cravings while shopping at the mall. This spot is conveniently located outside the mall, right across from Walmart and next to the parking area, making it super accessible. We are regular members of ZUBU and are familiar with their Happy Hour menu, which usually offers excellent variety and value. The food and service at this location were consistent with the standards we've experienced at other ZUBU spots. However, we were slightly disappointed with the ramen noodles -- they were soft and overcooked. This was unexpected since ZUBU typically delivers on quality. We also noticed a steady stream of takeout orders, which may have impacted the kitchen's focus. On a brighter note, we redeemed our ZUBU rewards points for their 5-piece Crispy Chicken and Pan-Fried Pork Gyoza, both of which were delicious! If you're a fan of ZUBU, downloading their app is a must -- it's an easy way to earn rewards and enjoy perks during every visit. Overall, ZUBU Metrotown is a decent option for a casual bite during a shopping trip, but we hope they can improve consistency, especially with their ramen. Food: 3/5 Can Try! Service: 4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! The kid's menu has various kinds of food. Price: $20-$30 each person (Happy Hour) Presentation: 2/5 Parking: 4/5 Free parking available in the mall parking lot, but it is not easy during busy time or shopping season. Tips: * can get a free hand roll when signing up for their ZUBU app. * serve Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday from 2-5 PM and 9 PM-close. * can join the ZUBU app to rack up points and make your visits even more rewarding. * have an outdoor patio in warmer weather. Would I Return: Yes

    Ramen 'flight'
    Mary C.

    We were looking for a Ramen place while shopping at Metrotown mall. The location was actually not within the mall but outside the mall across from Walmart. We ordered Brussels sprouts tempura for appetizer. It has a nice smell of the truffle oil but the tempura texture was not crispy and the Brussels spouts was flavorless. Since we have never been here, decided to try the ramen flight. It was really nice to try the 3 different ramen. We chose the 'thick' noodle. I liked all 3 but I think with the flight option, you are missing the egg, and extra seaweed/mushroom sides. We also signed up as their 'member', which gave us a free Temaki. The Spicy tuna was good, the blue crab was unfortunately a little dry. Would try the salmon Jalopenos next time. Service was decent but since you don't have an assigned waiter/waitress, no one knows what the last waiter offered.

    Salmon avocado handroll
    Philip P.

    Honestly, I like this place. The ramen was decent, they had a summer deal where you could get basically 2 basic ramens for a good price and they have some sushi items available. I got their zubu zubu ramen which was a good amount of food. I was pretty happy with the size and the chili oil was a nice touch to the ramen. I also had a temaki salmonella avocado hand roll as a starter. The salmon looked oddly fake in appearance, but it was salmon. Didn't really like how high the table and stools were. It was like a bar seat and just wasn't too comfortable since there's no backing on the stool. It was busy too, so we couldn't really ask for a regular table. I definitely do like the food though and I would go back for sure for the ramen.

    Creamy Chicken Ramen
    Stephen C.

    Nothing better to have ramen on a cold rainy day to warm you up. Busy location by Metrotown mall. Ample of mall free parking available. Little wait time of 10 mins. Service was readily available and quick to assist when needed. Had the following - * Ebi Mayo * Pan fried Gyoza * Nothing but Zuni * Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen * Creamy Chicken Ramen * Kid's Ramen Seating available are table and bar stool type. When it is a packed, place can be loud and challenging to hear others talking for atmosphere Recommended for ramen to go that is near the mall instead of having usual food court selection.

    Spicy vegan ramen
    Anushka B.

    Considering how cold Vancouver has been the past week, I was really craving some good ramen and decided to try Zubu. I did not dine in there but placed an order for delivery. It was also my first time getting ramen delivered so I was a bit skeptical but Zubu did a very good job of making sure the broth was nice and hot when it reached my doorstep. I got their spicy vegan ramen with extra bamboo shoot and it was the best decision I made!! The Spicy Vegan Ramen came with kale noodles, tofu, spicy bamboo shoots, kaiware, onion, corn, shredded Japanese leek, crispy garlic, black garlic oil, chilli oil, and sesame seeds. I also added extra fresh garlic to this which made it even better. The broth was the right amount of spicy, but a bit creamy as well! My favourite part about the ramen were the spicy bamboo shoots, I had never tried them in ramen before but my friend had really recommended them so I did and it was sooo flavourful!! Truly the best part about this ramen. Next time I would go in-person to check out their dine-in space :)

    Cho L.

    ....so she said, "let's go out for lunch..my treat!" ....so of course I say, "yes!" ...we decided to go here...once BREAD GARDEN then BG URBAN CAFE then JINYA now ZUBU ....approximately noon time there was a table of four and a single ....the waitress was accommodating and gave us a table of four instead of two ....immediately given menus, 2 waters and time to look over the menus ...they have a $24 lunch menu which consist of salad, fries,main and a dessert...I choose the vegetarian ramen and a cucumber lemonade ....she choose the seafood salad and a plate of fried chicken ....all items were 8 or 9 /10 ...bill was $62 for the meal ....this is a place to have a get to know each other/ business lunch or a dinner with friends and maybe that special person

    Takoyaki
    Queenie L.

    Limited time $10 ramen all day (no longer available but give them a follow on Instagram and maybe they'll have more deals)! Free hand roll if you download their app The $10 ramen is to celebrate the grand opening of their new downtown location! Ramen is available for $10 at metrotown Jan 2 - 9 and also at Kerridale and Park Royal from Jan 10 - 16! (You can pick any ramen except for the seasonal ones and the Zubu zubu) You can also pick any hand roll when you download the zubu app! (The welcome bonus when you log in gives you points that you can spend) kuro & aka: I enoyed both broths but particularily liked the kuro broth because of the stronger pork broth flavour. I enjoyed the thick noodes that came with the aka though but Im sure next time I could ask to switch out the noodles! Takoyaki: It was delicious and satisfied my craving something interesting was that they put egg tar tar on top. Cant say that im a big fan of that addition. Only comment I would have is that I wish they put more okonomi sauce on top. Blue Crab hand roll: Is it weird to say that their seaweed was delicious lol? I found the seaweed very fragrant and tasted quite nice. Can't say the crab had much flavour though unfortunately.

    Shierly Y.

    Honestly it was way better than other ramen chain restaurants in Vancouver. They offer free hand-roll if you sign up and the fries was very good. If you don't know what else to eat near metrotown, try this out.

    Lee M.

    Located by Metrotown. Parking in the mall and a small walk to the restaurant. Good selection of ramen and sides. Good portion. I've got the bone marrow ramen. The broth was flavourful and the chasu was good. ( had to order more) menma standard and noodles,perfect. The marrow added an umami that was indescribable. Service was good and the restaurant was clean.

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    Kawawa Japanese Ramen - Chicken katsu

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    1.9(260 reviews)
    0.4 kmMetrotown
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    We were at the mall and decided to stop by here for lunch. There was a steady stream of customers,…read morebut our server managed to keep things moving. We ordered a couple bowls of ramen, gyoza, extra noodles and extra chashu slices. Food arrived fairly quickly. The ramen was decent for the price. My child ate all the gyoza and fried chicken. I know this is not the best tasting ramen out there. However, I like the location and seating was readily available. It was food court pricing without having to hunt down for a table at the mall's food court.

    Kawawa Ramen is separated from Kawawa Japanese Restaurant. First of all, they have separate menu…read more Although these two restaurants are attached, and they are likely owned by the same owner, but let's make it clear and be fair when rating them under the correct account. The food was a 3 to 3.5-star while their service has improved over the last few years (4-star). No doubt the location is very convenient (a solid 5-star). I was there a couple times this month. Lunch was busy on a weekend. Dinner was not busy at all on a Sunday. Lunch: - Roast Pork - Shoyu Ramen The roast pork was marinated on point and the meat was very tender. If it was on bone, it would've fallen off the bone. I was surprised. However, it was a tad dry, but it didn't affect the flavour. Shoyu ramen was quite standard. It was the most basic and economical ramen on their menu. The flavour was not bad. Nothing was over seasoned. The half soft boiled egg was nicely marinated and cooked. I enjoyed the soup, which didn't leave me feeling thirsty. The one slice chashu was on the thin side. The ramen was a little al dente. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal. Dinner: - Gyoza (Pork and vegetables) (5 pieces) - Fried Chicken Ramen (Chicken broth base) - Beef Tongue Ramen (Pork broth base) The gyoza (pot stickers) skin was nicely pan seared on one side. The flavour of the stuffing was good on its own while dipping on the gyoza vinaigrette sauce tasted even better. The one critique was that the temperature was only lukewarm and not hot enough. Fried chicken was set on a side bowl while the while ramen was on a separate bowl in the chicken broth. The fried chicken had a nice umami flavour, yet the skin was soggy. The soup was creamy white with light flavour. The ramen was on the soft side yet not bad. They were generous on the corn and bamboo shoot. The beef tongue ramen was nice as per my friend. The beef tongue was marinated well. The ramen was the same on the soft side. I think they have a lot of room for improvement. The flavour, the temperature of the food and the plating.

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