I've been to Zubu a few times now, and the food has been consistently solid. The blue crab hand roll is a standout, and their Tonkotsu ramen is reliably comforting and rich. If you're curious about the rest of their ramen lineup, the ramen flight is a fun way to try them out without committing to just one. Service has been attentive on my visits, and food comes out quickly, which is always appreciated. Last night, I tried their Dine Out Vancouver menu and thought it was excellent value. For $35, it included a Sapporo beer, five pieces of takoyaki, a bowl of Tonkotsu ramen, and mochi ice cream. It also happened to be Sake Friday, so we picked up a bottle at 50% off - hard to complain about that math. The ambience was generally fine, but the staff were doing a photoshoot for their new menu right beside our table. The lighting was extremely bright and the space felt cramped, and since the shoot lasted the entire duration of our meal, it became a bit distracting. Overall, strong food and good value, with a small but avoidable atmosphere miss on this particular visit. read more

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Came for dinner here with a friend. The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant was really nicely decorated - nothing super showy, but there were these arches over some of the tables decorated with (fake) plants, which I thought was interesting and very pretty. The staff was very pleasant and helpful with menu suggestions. I ordered a vegan rice bowl, and my friend and I shared an order of the vegetable gyoza and an aburi cheesecake. The gyoza and rice bowl were great! The gyoza, which we ordered on the recommendation of our waiter when we told them we were looking for a vegetarian appetizer, were made with soy-based imitation meat that had a very meaty texture - simple but very tasty. The rice bowl also had the soy meat, but seasoned differently, with a more intense flavour, along with atsuage tofu and various vegetables. It was delicious and also seemed healthy. We liked the aburi cheesecake, but it was more lemony than we expected. The waiters who brought it out said the lemon was to cut the sweetness, but we actually felt like the lemon competed with the caramel flavour of the bruleed crust. The textures were amazing though. We really enjoyed our meal here and I wish I'd tried them sooner! read more

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No better food than ramen for the rainy season. I've always viewed Zubu as more of a Western take on Japanese ramen, and that's the impression I was left with. To me, there are better choices in town, though their downtown location is quite convenient. Ramen Flight ($22.95): Tonkotsu Ramen, Creamy Chicken Ramen, and Spicy Vegan. Taste-wise, they were decent but not my favorite. The noodles were clumped together, which, combined with the smaller bowls, made eating quite challenging. The broth was overall quite salty but lacked richness. If I had to choose, I would say the Tonkotsu Ramen was the best. The Vegan Ramen was oddly sweet, possibly from the inari. Service was a bit slow despite visiting on a weekday. We asked for extra spicy sauce, but it did not arrive until we were almost done with the meal. I also disliked that they kept trying to upsell us on drinks and add-ons. read more

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We came here for dine-out Vancouver and it was a great deal for $35 per person! The food was delicious and presented well. There was limited staff, so the service was slower than we would have liked. The ceilings were high and the restaurant felt very spacious. We had a little booth that was decorated so that was special. Done-out was a great way to try some of the different menu items. I would definitely return again. read more

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We went last night and ordered from DOV dine out Vancouver. Ordered house salad, spicy chicken ramen, mango mochi and house sake. The salad dressing was very good. The ramen broth with thin noodles was delicious so flavorful, ordered hot spice level had a kick but wish they would add veggies as they only put 2 pieces of chicken, probably because of the DOV set menu perhaps the regular portions are adjusted as all that for $35? I had not tried this ramen place but it's very good. We also ordered a bottle of their sake as they have 50% off their sake bottles. read more

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I have been to this place again few times. I usually get the hot ramen but on a hot day, I decided to try the cold ramen. With my meal, I ordered an iced green tea--which is bottomless and comes with the sweetened or unsweetened option. The service here is a hit or miss. I would say it is a 40% miss. The first time the service was terrible and we waited a long time to get our bill. This time, the bill was given at the right time but it was tough to order a refill and get the server's attention. The cold ramen was on the dry side and the portions are not as generous as the hot ramen. I probably will not get the cold ramen again. I do like their appetizers and hot ramen as well as the iced green tea so I will probably come back for that. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Cold chicken Ramen and iced green tea - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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If you're a first time Ramen-er, I highly recommend trying the Ramen Flight. You get to try three types of Ramen noodles at one time for a reasonable price. Service today was polite and friendly. Informative and prompt. Clean and upbeat. The only downfall for me was tackling downtown traffic and expensive parking. Otherwise a total hit for meal choice today! read more

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Service was good but the ramen bowls were just ok. A lot of the noodles were clumped together making it hard to eat. One of the broth was insanely salty. When we asked our server for a bit more soup we were told we would be charged $4 because it's meant to be on the saltier side. We settled for hot water since it was free. She must've felt bad and eventually brought over some extra soup free of charge, but we were again told we should've asked for less salty when we ordered. It was our first time visiting and I'm unsure if we'll be back. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food - the size for the regular chicken ramen is substantially smaller than the spicy chicken ramen. And the classic ramen includes some red onion, two thin slices of chicken and some almost untraceable kale bits and pieces. They really look pathetic. The chicken curry - the chicken batter is way too thick. Service - there are many empty tables when we walked in however we are asked to sit at the bar as there are no tables available. By the time we finished our food those tables remain vacant. Atmosphere - very loud music and not particular encourage conversations. Not a dining experience I'd like to repeat. read more

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Came for the 3 course deal. The value here is good. Another highlight is the service. They check on you regularly and bus the table frequently. They also explain everything to you so you know what the options are. We had the house salad, karage, ramen flight, mocha ice cream and then choice of beer, sake or house wine. Thr house sake was a decent size, comes hot or cold and was actually pretty good for a house sake. They also have dark Sapporo which is not very common. The sale is kinda basic, but it looks nice and has a good portion size. The ramen flight comes with either thick or thin noodles. It was quite a lot of noodles and they were cooked perfectly. The broths are not the most flavourful, however. The highlight was the karage, which for some reason they call crispy fried chicken, I guess for tourists who don't know what karage is? That was a bit weird. But the chicken was juicy, perfectly cooked, large pieces and very crispy with the right ratio of meat to breading. The mochi ice cream was pretty standard, I think it's the one you can just buy at the store in the box lol. Interior decor is nice, they have some different seating options. Everything was clean though I did not use the washroom. Overall, a convenient place to go if you are looking for somewhere central, good value and with great service. read more

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I first tried Zubu a couple of weeks ago through Uber Eats and loved it so much I decided to come in-person. I visited their downtown location which was very centrally located. We shared two ramen bowls amongst 4 people and got two appies for the table. Their spicy vegan ramen remains my fav thing on their menu! Their spicy chicken ramen was also good and had a lot of flavour but I would still choose their vegan ramen. For appies we got their Ebi Mayo - shrimp tempura tossed in spicy mayonnaise and Consommé Garlic which were french fries with consommé garlic powder. A huge fan of their ebi mayo so creamy and the shrimps were cooked perfectly!! Their fries however, did not have any taste of garlic which was disappointing. They were crispy though! For dessert I tried their aburi cheesecake which was not bad but their tiramisu was my favourite! Their space is pretty big and I loved the interiors. Would definitely come back to try some of their other menu items! read more

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Dropped by ZUBU Downtown for a casual lunch and tried their Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with medium spice. The broth had solid depth and richness, though personally I prefer the firmer noodles and more intense flavor profile from Danbo. Still, the thin noodles here had a nice texture and the toppings--crispy garlic, spicy bean sprouts, and chashu--were well-balanced. My lady ordered the ZUBU Combo, which came with a mini ramen, a taco, and a dessert "flight" featuring jello. It's a fun sampler-style option that gives you a taste across their menu. The taco was a creative touch, and the jello added a playful finish. Service was friendly and attentive, though the food took a bit longer than expected. With its easy, abundant seating and relaxed vibe, it's a great spot for dinner or weekend hangs--but might be a bit slow for a tight lunch break. Overall, a solid ramen experience with a modern twist. Would return to explore more of the menu, especially during off-peak hours. Ambiance: 9 | Service: 8.5 | Food: 8 | Value: 8 read more

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Yay! It's cold ramen season and ZUBU is starting the summer with a $10 cold noodle special! I tried both the sesame version and the sweet soy version of the dish. I preferred the sesame because it was super rich and creamy! read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Their food is yummy and their room is pretty too. My favorite is the spicy chicken armed and the carmalized cashew broccoli and cauliflower. If you like delivery they often have great deals on Uber Eats as well. It's a great place to eat dinner if you're watching a movie at the theater across the street. Nice change for the usual movie night dinner choice of Earls around the corner. It's not super authentic, but it's very yummy regardless. read more

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we were a party of four, dropping in for happy hour on a sunday around 4:30 pm. zubu is located on the corner of smithe and hornby, right across from the law courts. the space is open and spacious, with a modern, minimalist design and a mix of booth and table seating. the space features neutral tones, wooden accents, industrial style lighting, and a neon wall sign. the restaurant was about a third full when we arrived. service was friendly, though a little tricky to flag down since we were seated off to the side. we're newly converted fans of ramen butcher, and curious to see how zubu stacks up. i'm told their vegan menu is pretty legit, and the ramen flight looked interesting, but we're not huge on spice, so we kept it simple this time. we started with the five piece crispy chicken. golden brown, super crunchy, and served with mixed greens, a lemon wedge and a side of dipping sauce, while our vegan diners chose the shoestring fries. the tonkotsu ramen was rich and hearty, exactly what you want in a comforting bowl. thin, smooth noodles soaked up the creamy tonkotsu broth, with all the good stuff on top: two slices of tender pork chashu, finely minced green onions, wood ear mushrooms, crispy garlic chips, and two sheets of nori. zubu was a good, solid choice for a satisfying bowl of ramen and the happy hour menu has enough variety to bring us back for another visit. read more

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What a lovely and family friendly restaurant!! Decor and music had cool club vibes; I would recommend they try playing clean/radio version of some songs tho. The kids combo meal was full of great food choices - rice or ramen and more. Adults had a perfectly priced combo and also so many other food choices. Service was speedy and had many servers helping and tending at all times. read more

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This is my second time here, and yet another one of my previous Yelp reviews has disappeared. Anyhoo, I had their paitan with a side extra veggies (that day was cauliflower) and the food and service was great. I was there for a weekday lunch and it was nice to sit on their patio. I'm surprised it's not busy. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Delicious! - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Happy hour / Sushi / Ramen / Lunch Special / Daily Special / TV / Patio / Rewards Program Join their reward program and get a free handroll!! Scan their QR code, download the app. Give them your phone number and you can have any of their hand tools FREE! Weekday Lunch special 11am-2pm Includes an appetizer, a ramen or a rice bowl and a dessert for $24! Some set menus starting at $15 Includes an appetizer, a ramen and a drink Happy Hour 2-5pm or 9pm - close Wednesdays all day!!! Menu includes some drinks, appetizers, hand rolls and more. Can't be combined with Daily Special Really liked this environment, high ceiling, breezy air from the opened door to the patio, lovely design and great service! So many amazing deals, such great vibe, music and service from both my servers! Especially loved the Assorted Seafood Plate for a great variety! Loved my visit here, will definitely return! read more

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I hadn't visited Zubu in several years, having not been a huge fan of their vegan ramen in the past. I decided to try again, and ordered their Spicy Vegan Ramen ($20.95 plus tax) for dine-in one evening. It came out in under 10 minutes. The broth was much more flavourful than I remember, having a moderately rich umami depth and amped up by some chili oil. You get a generous portion of kale noodles, plenty of soft tofu, sweet tofu skin (like Inari), sautéed kale, microgreens, corn, and garlic chips. Everything worked beautifully together. One of the pricier places for vegan ramen in town, but given the central downtown location and the good quality, nice atmosphere, and good service, I was happy with it. Recommended. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Spicy Vegan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My friend and I came just past 11:30am. They had so many plenty empty tables but in 20 minutes, almost packed. When we left the restaurant, there was a lineup outside. Our purpose to be there was to try ramen flight. We got three soup ramen and one mazesoba. I think everything is the same type of egg noodle. They recommended starting the lightest soup and ended by the mazesoba. In my opinion, I liked the first and second ones. The second one was quite interesting and well made ramen. The soup had pork, chicken, and some milk flavour.The first sip tasted heavy, but later, I noticed it was not heavy at all. The chicken on the top suited very well. Maybe next time, I will try the regular size of ramen for that soup. Very delicious. Karaage was very delicious, too. My first bite had a cartridge, which is why minus one star. Anyways I was very impressed with their creation and uniqueness. And still comfort food . I will come back for sure. read more

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Soooo good! Had the pork gyoza & spicy vegan ramen! Delicious!!! I'm visiting from San Francisco & the hotel recommended I try it. Really happy I did. The ambiance was just ok. Not too many people, but it was Canada Day so perhaps why. The staff was all very friendly. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Spicy Vegan Ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing food! Walked in on a Friday night, we were able to get a table for 2 without a reservation. They have a fair amount of vegetarian options! That cocktails are fun and affordable! The Lycheepolitan was fun and unique. The suutsu fashion also tasted great! The Spicy Chicken Ramen was very good! The crispy chicken was by far the best! Some of the best crispy chicken I have had to date. Well seasoned. Not oily or greasy at all. Full of flavor. Tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside. They did not have the ramen flight available. Which was fine. The prices were affordable for the portions. Ingredients tasted fresh. For a packed house inside, it was not too noisy at all. Service was good. Overall a very pleasant experience. Cheers read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Spicy chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Walking by and needing a snack, my husband and I were intrigued by the ramen flight advertised on the sidewalk. All in all an average experience and service was incredibly slow. Two appetizers came out before a beer and cocktail-- at least a 20 m wait. Ramen flight was interesting. Small portions would easily be doable for one and a nice snack for two. I'm sure there's better ramen in Vancouver and would be more digest finding a place if we were in a ramen hunt read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Ramen Flight - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had a wonderful first meal in Vancouver at Zubu downtown-walking distance from our hotel! The "Nothing but Zubu" ramen was great, the pan-fried pork gyoza we LOVED, and the Ebi Mayo tempura-fried shrimp was mouth-watering! Definitely try a Japanese Whiskey and the Aburi cheesecake for dessert! The service was also great - we just loved our waiter, Scarlett. read more

Great service and delicious food that were quickly served! We ordered spicy tonkatsu ramen (spice level: hot... there's also very hot but it was recommends hot to tastiness, which was very tasty), regular tonkatsu ramen, dumplings, and the hand rolls unagi and spicy salmon ... EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS! Great ramen (and whiskey, which we haven't tried yet... but Saturday is 1/2 price so we're gonna hate back) spot before Brett Young concert at Orpheum Theatre ! read more

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My wife and I came to this location to try the ramen flight. The ambiance is great - very large space, really central location (park underground under Robson Square). It seems much bigger and loungy than the typical ramen place. The flight was good. It comes with four and each one is large enough for you to taste and the four together are filling. My favourites were the last two - the mazesoba (which they recommend you try last) and the spicy aji. I like the kick of the spicy one. I really really like the mazesoba flavour - not quite sure how to describe it. The pork one is not bad, seems standard for pork broth, though nothing outstanding. The Shio is the most tasteless which is probably why they recommend you start with that. It's OK, just on the bland side. Zubu regularly has specials and has a large menu. It's not a bad place to come if you want good variety at a ramen place. They have a couple branches but only this location has the flight. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Ramen flight - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We had a delightful experience! It was a little slow to get a seat, but once we were greeted and seated attention and experience was delightful. The ramen was delicious! The hand rolls were also good and the speciality drinks were crafted with care. I had the Tonkontsu medium spicy and my daughter had the chicken mild, we both gobbled it up. She requested a cocktail nonalcoholic and loved it. I got the cucumber lemonade and it was so tasty. We will go again when in town. Recommend. read more

Very nice place to have dinner, the ramen is really good but be careful if you order it extra hot, as a mexican I tell you it is really hot, order the shrimps those are extremely good read more

We came here with an open mind and expectation of a savoury meal before the Canucks game. The restaurant was welcoming to start, we were pretty early in terms of the dinner hour but game time was 6pm. Sat there a while staff was nonexistent for long periods. My partner had the vegan spicy ramen, not bad. The flavour was good with enough spice yo make you want to cough a bit which is perfect for him. I ordered the tonkatsu kuro ramen, lacked in some flavour, i asked for shichimi to bulk it up a bit. It sort of helped. I took a pic of the restaurant when we were waiting for our waitress to order. It was empty. Maybe a bit more training and a need for a but of hustle to get the food out. They had a drink promo for those who wanted to have cocktails hut we were all business, we had to get to a game and gave ourselves an hour to eat. read more

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Came here after seeing the restaurant on a social media influencers IG. It was ok, wasn't anything spectacular. The chicken ramen has a slight fish taste to it. The service was great, which is why I gave them a 4 star. And the restaurant was clean with good lighting. read more

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I went to this place for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was quiet afternoon because of Father's Day and I was quickly seated at the bar. On that day, I ordered the Classic Creamy Chicken Ramen. Overall, the dish tasted great, but it was a disappointment with its presentation compared to the price perspective. The dish was served with 2 slices of small chicken breast with a dash portion of veggies as listed on the menu. For $20 value, it was an expensive bowl of noodle. I don't recommend for the food value but only for the experience. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We took the SkyTrain into Downtown Vancouver which was super convenient. I had to go to this location because I've been wanting to try the Ramen Flight! I love the idea of being able to try little tastings of all the different ramens because sometimes you just can't choose between two. I loved the lighter broths, Classic Shio and Chicken Ramen, both super rich and flavorful. My fiancé got the tontkotsu kuro which was super rich, loved the thin noodles. Added a seasoned egg which was perfectly cooked with a yolky center. We also got the beef tongue which was super tender, fatty and the bean sprouts were perfect to balance that. The inside decorations were super classy. The staff were friendly and explained how to best taste the ramen flight, good service. Highly recommend checking out this spot! Pro Tip: Get the SkyTrain day pass if you're going to visit tourist spots like Science World or the Waterfront. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Beef Tongue; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The sheriff had just removed my handcuffs & I sat down looking out the window of court room #12. I looked out across the street & noticed Zubu. I knew instantly that I had to try it. The Law Courts are just across the street. Me in court ... no way Jose! LMFAO. But I have been to watch the odd trial just for the sake of it. Things can get quite intresting in court! If you've never been yet, do go check out a trial one day. It definitely ain't 'the People's Court' like on tv. It's quite the experience. Zubu has several locations across Metro Vancouver. This is their newest location - downtown. Service from the staff was very helpful & excellent. I settled on the Lunch Special offered from 11am till 2pm. I had Iced Green Tea sweetened, Zubu House Salad, Spicy Chicken Ramen & Mochi ice-cream Matcha for dessert. It's more of a palate cleanser as it's quite tiny but definitely delicious. It's a good deal. The patio will be great to sit out on in the summer. Zubu is intimate, spacious, excellent for large or small groups & very welcoming. It's so ironic that as I type away at this review, my memory kicks in - about a year ago I was at Zubu - Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver! I almost forgot. See my review! read more

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The physical space itself has a lot of potential. Its floor plan is smart, open, airy, bright and has a great bar area. We ordered the Hand Roll, Gyoza and Poke with a loose leaf green tea. The Gyoza I'd order again. The Hand Roll was tasty but could pass on and the Poke was not up to par for me....and that's probably because I'm comparing it to the best Poke place currently in Vancouver. I might pop in again if I'm in the area next time get their Gyoza again with a nice chilled crisp Sauvignon Blanc....a quick bite. The corner location and sheer size of the restaurant is impressive, and here's to hoping they keep getting better and better. :) read more

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The food and service was good the tonkotsu ramen was rich and had a bold pork flavor. It felt like a very upscale place on the inside but was very affordable read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Was staying in Downtown for a 2 day conference and decided to stay at the Sutton hotel. I invited for a colleague to stay with me and we wanted to eat somewhere nearby the hotel after a long day. We decided on Zubu as it was only 1.5 blocks away. It wasn't busy on a Tuesday evening and we got seated right away. We noticed that the patio furniture wasn't out yet and noted how great it would be if seating outside the patio was an available option, particularly on a warm sunny May day. Both my colleague and I decided to order the Ramen flight, as it is only available at the Downtown location, and we would get to sample a few ramen flavours. The ramen flight includes Mazesoba, Tonkotsu, Chicken Ramen, and Classic Shio. We were told to go from lightest flavour (Classic Shio) to Mazesoba (most flavourful). At first glance, the flight looks small and each bowl looks tiny BUT looks are deceiving. The lighter the flavour, the smaller amount of ramen there seems to be. By the time we started on the Mazesoba, we were almost full. It was great getting to sample 4 different ramen flavours in one go and for $21, it is around the cost of an average ramen bowl at Zubu. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Ramen flight - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Whether you prefer traditional TONKOTSU or spicy miso, Zubu Ramen has a variety of options to choose from. In addition, their menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options so everyone can enjoy a delicious bowl of noodles. Don't forget to bring your appetite and try their ABURI LEMON CHEESECAKE! Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! The kid's menu has various kinds of food. Price: $50-$100 for three (lunch) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: metered parking on the street Tips: * can get a free hand roll when signing up for their ZUBU app. * can make a reservation online on their website. * have an outdoor patio in warmer weather. Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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Spacious and in a great location in the heart of Vancouver. Busy location, touch pricey but the beef tongue was divine and the ramen flight is a great way to taste different kinds of ramen between 2 people. Service is good. Wish they would do ramen flights for all the different types of ramen they serve. read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Beef tongue with garlic - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Around the corner from our hotel, we found this amazing ramen place, great location and superb service their food was delicious ramen was fresh and the serving was more than enough Rice bowl was also delicious. Their Japanese tea is fresh and soothing for the cold weather Ambience is trendy, good music and busy read more

ZUBU - Downtown - Pork Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Our last day in Vancouver last weekend - I saw they were famous for the ramen flight! We got that and a couple of hand rolls. They have this 'hand towel magic' trick where you put the tablet called 'towel' into the 'magic' water and it becomes an actual hand towel (wipe) for your hands. I've never seen anything like it! Really loved the ramen flight and the hand rolls you have to roll up on your own. They have a very nice dimly lit ambiance of a restaurant. Our service was okay...she kept forgetting what we got and seemed spacey. The mochi mango ice cream was good as well. read more