Great location with easy public transportation access and easy parking spot. The restaurant is spacious and cosy, with a lovely and friendly staff. The service was quick and kids friendly. We each order the set that includes an entree, a noodle bowl, a drink and dessert for only 35 CAD. As usual the food was tasty and delicious read more

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Can't believe this was an Uber Eats discovery!! Between hockey sessions at hillcrest I was craving something warm and was looking for Ramen spots near the Hillcrest community center that I could order delivery from as I was careless at the time . Zubu caught my eye on the Uber Eats app because they had a Bogo spicy chicken Ramen deal. While , I didn't go for the spicy chicken Ramen at the time I ordered an order of the Karaage and Nori fries ! Easily top two in terms of best Japanese fried chicken/ karaage I've ever had and I've been to Japan a few times!! I don't know if it's the seasoning or the wonderful Ponzu that they give you ...it's hard to name one thing that makes this dish great , but it being well seasoned and perfectly battered are just some of the many of the reasons as to why this is amongst the best karaage I've ever had !! The Nori fries, although are very expensive and to be frank quite possibly among the most expensive fries I've ever had ...were also the best nori fries I've ever had as well . Something about the something about the seasoning ....maybe it's msg? Idk whatever it is it's delicious !!! I Thank God, the price is high as I would easily order two orders if it weren't for the price. The second time I actually visited this location and was happy to get a discount even on my to go order because it was happy hour ! I had never heard of a place giving a discount for to go orders during happy hour so bonus points for sure! Because I actually visited the location I was able to order the mini spicy chicken Ramen too which is not available to order online or through the Uber Eats delivery app. I love the idea of a miniature ramen bowl as someone who's trying to lose weight but also sometimes doesn't want a whole bowl of Ramen. It was the perfect amount!!! Very satisfying! I ordered the third level of spice and it was actually spicy, which is a plus ! I love the veggies and the broth honestly one of my favorite bowls of Ramen in North America. I'm honestly surprised at the low rating really as I've had multiple positive experiences with this place! read more

The service was fine, the food was fine. I ordered the crispy chicken curry and they gave me a tiny bit of curry, they made a big deal over charging me more, and so I ordered more and paid for it, but felt like they should just charge whatever and give the correct amount curry in the first place. read more

I would rate ZUBU 3.5 stars considering taste and price. Their menu is more expensive than many other ramen places you can go to in Vancouver, while taste is average. You do get what you expect but there is nothing spectacular. They have a large menu including appetizers, drinks, and desserts. Service is good but at times felt like they were pushing us to add on other items. The restaurant is large and roomy, slightly dim. We sat in a nice booth with greenery around it. I shared the ramen flight ($21) with my boyfriend, which included spicy vegan, creamy chicken, and tonkotsu soups. The server said that each bowl was around the size of a mini ramen, but it was significantly smaller. The flight is definitely for one person to enjoy. We added on a spicy tonkotsu mini ramen so we were able to compare the size. Both of us love spice so we got the "burning hot" level of spicy. It was similar to buldak fire noodles level! All of the ramens usually just have a few bean sprouts/mushrooms/corn and one slice/portion of protein. I would suggest adding on items if you want the bowl to be more substantial. read more

ZUBU - Left: mini spicy tonkotsu ramen. Right: Ramen flight (spicy vegan, creamy chicken, and Tonkotsu broth from top to bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My parents and I ordered 5 items but I have picture of only the first dish. That's because they all looked so good so we dove right it and ate and forgot to take any picture. It was Easter Sunday. I took my parents around town to look at cherry blossoms. It was around lunch time when we drove through Kerrisdale on the way to UBC so we decided to stop and look for a restaurant. Zubu was the 3rd one we checked out. The menu looked good and we grabbed a bar height table by the window. We ordered: - chicken karaage (8-pc) - edamame - my parents each had a mini tonkotsu ramen - I had the poke bowl The chicken karaage pieces were generous in size. The coating was light and crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. My parents were glad that there were mini size offerings for ramen which were perfect for them. My dad had a regular and my mom had a medium-spicy (2 on their 4-pt scale). She said it wasn't spicy at all although she could eat raw chili peppers like snacks. My poke bowl was tipped with all the expected fixants which were fresh and flavourful. Portion was generous as well. It was a perfect Easter lunch for us. read more

ZUBU - Chicken karaage - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I used to go to this spot when it was Jinya. Parking is so-so. Very busy area. Sometimes there's a wait, sometimes none. I always get the Tonkotsu Kuro with extra noodles/chasu/ broth. The bowl is always consistent. ( my category for a high review ) I've gone to Zubu no less than 10 times now and in different locations. I have nothing bad to say. Nice little place with a cozy setting. They can seat you close to others at times but meh. Try the Kuro - if you like the pork bone soup base. read more

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This place is very busy but I'm glad we waited. We were told it would be an hour wait but ended up only waiting 15 mins! They also have a good loyalty program and we received free calendars! The sizzling gyoza, whiskey special and large selection of ramen is probably why they're always so busy. Great place when craving good ramen! read more

ZUBU - Sizzling gross - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The restaurant was pretty empty on a Saturday night when my friend and I came here for a bite. We got seated quite quite quickly, though our menus took a while to get to us. It would be come a pattern here where our water refills and bills were delayed by quite a bit. We had the gyozas to share and they were fine, not very memorable. I got the Japanese curry with fried chicken. The chicken was juicy and flavourful. The curry sauce was good too. I thought it was a bit pricey for what it was, but it was generally tasty. read more

ZUBU - Japanese curry with chicken - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So this was my first time my family and I went to Zubu. We had planned to go for ramen (my son's favorite) and saw a placard outside Zubu advertising special price of $12.50/bowl of ramen, which we thought, "Great!" I had actually heard about Zubu from my brother, who recommended the Metrotown shop. Anyway, when we sat down, that's when things started to be less-than-positive for us. I asked the server (Server #1) who sat us about the special, and she confirmed with us that "Yes, the $12.50 special applies to the Pork, Chicken and Vegan ramen orders, for the Classic size." So far so good, but after we ordered, I asked her if I should show her my QR code (to collect points) and she curtly replied, in just one word, " Later." So, OK, my first time here, so I just learned that we do it later. That's fine. The meal itself was great, and the other server (Server #2) who delivered our meal and checked on us was very nice and professional. She came a couple of times to check about our waters. The time came for us to ask for the bill, and when we saw that we got charged the regular price for the ramen, I asked them about the special. We were then told, "Oh, you need to order at least one appetizer in order to get the special price." This was NOT told to us at the beginning. In truth, if it was told to us at the start, we probably would've gotten an appetizer and had a really enjoyable meal. However, to NOT be told at the beginning, and then to just be told we needed to order something else at the END of our meal, is just not very service-oriented, nor professional. They did offer a meek "Sorry about that," after we paid (I wasn't sure if it was Server #1 or Server #2, as it was after we left our seats and about to head out the door). Anyway, a longer review, and I wish it could've been a nicer one, but we weren't very impressed with the service (Server #1, whom I believe was the "Leader"). I doubt we'll be coming back again... read more

Yeah...so apparently for the back door patio dining, you can't bring your pooch along. I felt lied to since the server last time told me I could bring my pooch to the back door patio once patio season is open. You can only eat out front in traffic with your doggo in tow. Sn: zubu at Metrotown is better. (Food wise) read more

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Favourite ramen place before they changed the chicken ramen not as good but still great place

One of my favorite ramen places lately. I like their Tonkatsu Kuro Ramen which comes with 2 good sized pieces of cha siu. The broth is very flavorful but also heavy with fat which can make you feel very full. My kids like their handrolls that you roll up yourself. Their best deal is their $22.50 Lunch Set that's only available until 2pm on weekdays. It comes with your choice of drink, appie, entree, and dessert from a smaller selection. If you choose the House Salad as your appetizer, its HUGE! I recently came intending to go for lunch and get their lunch set but I guess people are out and about again and there was a 30min wait! By the time we got seated, it was past 2pm, which meant the lunch set was no longer available and it was time for Happy Hour. The HH snack items available were still pretty pricey so like I said, lunch set is better value. We tried their Ebi Mayo and Salmon Taco. The Ebi Mayo was nice and crispy with a non-spicy Sriracha flavor. The Salmon Taco was nicely packed with salmon and a tasty small bite. Though they are pricey, their food is always tasty. read more

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Zubu has been my go to ramen lately. Different branches under this chain are consistently good. Ordered the Tonkotsu Kuro - pork broth is fatty but yummy. Thin noodle is done perfectly al dente. Crispy chicken is a staple for me whenever I come to Zubu. The lemon and ponzu sauce go so well together! Also loved the Seafood Salad with flavors so delicate. Salad was presented in small dishes with nori sheets and crackers on the side. read more

ZUBU - Crispy Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I came for dinner Thursday at 6:30 with a friend and the restaurant was mostly full, but we were still able to get seated immediately. I was starving, so we decided to share an appetizer and each get our own ramen. The chicken karaage ($4.15 for 5 pieces) was delicious. It was very well flavored and moist on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. For ramen, I went with the tonkotsu kuro ($15.25) and asked for fatty chashu with no green onion. I asked them to swap out the thin noodles for thick noodles as well. It was so good! The tonkotsu broth had a lot of flavor but wasn't overly salty. I ended up drinking all of it. Portions were bigger than expected. It looked like a small bowl when I first got it but it's very deep. Both my friend and I struggled to finish our ramen. My only complaint is that the ramen doesn't come with a soft boiled egg by default. I completely forgot about it and didn't realize until I was almost done eating, when my friend pointed it out. Parking is metered along 41st Ave. Paid $1/hr after 6 pm. read more

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Service: 1/1 Atmosphere: 1/1 Food: 2/3 Took my bf out for a birthday dinner here. We got the Spicy Tuna Tacos for an appy which was absolutely DELICIOUS but super expensive for the portion size. My bf loved his ramen. I got their seasonal Teppan Aburi Chashu dish (it is def not appetizer sized like they say, I got mine with steamed rice on the side). It was an interesting dish - good but not anything amazing. Overall a very enjoyable experience, however it is definitely pricey for what you get so I will likely come back for special occassions when I am okay with spending a bit more. read more

ZUBU - Spicy Tuna Tacos ($5.95) - DELICIOUS, but kinda pricey for 2 small tacos - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Decent ramen, but I have to take a star off because of their misleading "deals". On delivery apps, they have buy 1 get one free "deals", but they increase the price of the items that have the deal so that the price basically ends up the same as if you didn't have a deal. Normal price for a ramen here is 17.80. On the apps, they're ramen that are marked up to 25.75 (44% premium). Once you add in app fees and tip, you're at $35, literally the same price as just buying two without a buy one get one free "deal". So you don't really get any benefit from the "deal" if you want two ramen and, if you only want one, you're hugely overpaying because of the extra markup. read more

One line review: A nice outdoor dining experience. We went to Zubu in the late summer, during wonderfully pleasant weather in Vancouver. Given that the pandemic is still a thing, we elected to eat at one of the tables outdoors. We ordered: Brussel sprout ramen Aka ramen extra hot Fried calamari Lettuce wrap The ramen was very good -- flavorful, excellent, springy consistency, lots of goodies. The calamari was tasty, but I would have liked more of it. I found the lettuce wrap dish okay -- not something I would order again. Service was courteous and helpful enough. We found free parking in the neighborhood. Bottom line: We like this place and eat here occasionally. It's good enough for return visits. read more

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I'd say this is more like a 3.5 stars rounded up. It's a pretty standard spot for ramen. I tried their spicy vegan ramen and did enjoy it. The broth was flavorful, I could taste the spicy garlic, and the kale noodles were cooked perfectly. In terms of toppings, the spicy vegan ramen had soft tofu, corn, and scallions. I didn't mind this, but if you're looking for more toppings you may be disappointed. I can't comment on their meat based ramens. The spicy vegan ramen was $15.5 + tax. I'd stop by here if I were in Kerrisdale, it was a pretty solid meal. There are definitely better ramen places in Vancouver though. read more

I visited zubu when they first opened over a year ago, at that time I was disappointed with my orders and haven't been back since. In hindsight, I should've been more forgiving in light of a recent management switch. My recent visit was actually driven by a trip to their neighboring establishment; I was impressed with their cute outdoor patio (perfect as I'm still hesitant to dine in at some places) and a new summer menu item - their Cold Ramen! Regretfully no pictures were taken as we devoured our food over a busy catch up sesh. I ordered a cold ramen with their sweet soy sauce (alternative option: sesame sauce). The ramen is thicker than the usual type served hot, think dip-ramen type noodles. It's served with a rather generous potion of pickled red ginger, cucumber pieces, shredded chicken breast and a soft centered ramen egg. I did think the chicken was a bit dry, because white meat, it was quite bland as it's unseasoned. I was actually keen to order an extra portion of noodles but that option was not available for the cold ramen. Overall, I enjoyed the cold ramen, it surpassed my expectations for a hearty dinner. As a salad lover, I feel like I would enjoy this even more without the chicken, just straight up cold noodles, sauce, ample veg + the ramen egg. I could see myself being back shortly for this over the summer. read more

Nothing like hot and soupy ramen on a cold rainy day. The only thing that can top it is getting a weekday lunch special! $17.50 gets you a an appie, ramen and a dessert. SOLD! We had their curry cheese fries, consommé garlic fries and edamame. I liked their garlic fries best and I'm okay with that as an appetizer! Of course, I had their spicy chicken ramen at hot level. 5 levels of heat and this was just right. Chicken was nice and tender with the beautifully cooked ramen. The spicy broth brought it all together. We also had their tonkatsu kuro which was rich and flavourful. To end off, we had their matcha mocha. Matcha ice cream wrapped in mochi is always a good idea. It was a bit icy for some reason. Overall, a solid ramen experience! read more

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Initially, we went only because of the ramen flight, but it is not available at this location. Instead, we had a few happy hour dishes since we arrived at 3:30 pm. The restaurant was not too busy on a Friday, but I could see a few groups in and out on the patio prior to our arrival. Food: Salmon Tacos - $6.10. Two mini crispy wonton tacos made with sashimi-grade salmon, cherry tomato, white onion, and cilantro. Taste: 7/10. This is basically a DIY salmon hand roll (see image). The seaweed is laid out with rice, salmon, and toppings on top. I could not taste the toppings. It was nothing special. I think the most interesting aspect of the Salmon Tacos is the compressed towel that came with it. The compressed towel is a fiber towel that is compressed into the shape and size of a small tablet. The towel tablet expands when water is added to it (see video). This is great since you should wash your hands before rolling up the food. Takoyaki - $8.85. Five pieces of battered octopus, egg tartar, okonomi sauce, mayonnaise, dried bonito flakes, green onion, and shredded nori seaweed. Taste: 7/10. The overall dish looks appealing and resembles the street food you get at the night market. Like all takoyaki, the inside is gooey. That's how it is and may taste weird to first timers. The gooeyness is what most vendors strive for because it adds to the uniqueness of takoyaki. read more

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I have walked pass this Japanese ramen restaurant a few time and it seems like popular place for many young people. I was looking for a place for my late lunch and I came here. As this was my first visit so I thought it would be safe to pick a bowl of ramen. I ordered the Tonkotsu Aka ramen with fatty chashu and mild spicy. It didn't take long for the noodle. The soup base was tasty without disappointment. The chashu was fatty as expected and then noodle was done well. The mild spicy taste has waken up my taste buds. The service was good and the environment was tidy. The only thing that irritated me was the flies. Hope the staff can solve that issue. read more

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This is hidden gem in Kerrisdale. It located on 41st and near West Boulevard. I like the ramen so bouncy and broth flavorable. My favorite side dish - crispy chicken. It so crispy and juicy. The service is great and friendly. They also straightly follow health protocol. I will become their regular customer if I'm craving for ramen noodles. read more

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Unlike Tom W. the first to review, I was the next day crew who waited 2 HOURS in line for their grand opening. Sigh....I really wish I hadn't....but sadly I was getting orders for a few trapped inside who needed a ramen break. I'll start with the pros. The friendly staff....after waiting an hour and a half in line....the staff was very friendly and helpful. They really helped diffuse any frustration that came with ordering (a lot that wasn't available after the 1.5 wait) The Takoyaki was delicious! Crispy outside and yummy octopus filling inside, with plenty of sauce and egg tartar salad. The chicken ramen was delicious as well, a lot of chicken breast, although more of a sliced meat format, rather than fresh chicken from the bone. The flavoured egg was delicious and perfectly oozy, just like you want it! And the noodles tasted fresh. I think ordering in, it will be an amazing new hit! Now for the cons The Tonkatsu Aka ramen broth literally had no flavour....the broth was actually quite terrible and just had a fatty sludge on top and no salt whats so ever. I actually called back to find out if there was a mistake...maybe they forgot to add the seasoning? And they said they weren't quite sure, the broth wasn't meant to be salty. I didn't want it to be salty, but we did expect flavour! And it had NONE! Which was very disappointing. I'm going to chalk it up to a mistake, seeing as the crazy couple day opening they had. I hope to try it fresh one day. The sign up front said 60 min wait for line and food. We waited in line for 1.5 hours to order and then told 30-40 minutes after we ordered! When we finally were able to order, they were out of half the things we wanted! And that was really really disappointing. I would've expected them to let the long line up of people know when they ran out of certain things. For example, I would never stay in line for an hour for ramen, no matter how good! But I was excited to try the salmon Yuzu ceviche, the ebi mayo prawns and their scallop seafood temaki! But all of these things were sold out. So....we had a really disappointing first try....we'll see if one day we'll give it another try. read more

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Very solid tonkatsu Ramen just moved in to Kerrisdale. Today is the grand opening of Zubu. It takes over the former Jinya location. For its grand opening all proceeds go to charity. Being second in line we ordered the Ramen to go. It is a little slow taking 20 minutes to prepare. The wait was worth it! I had the Tonkatsu Kuro with thick noodles. It came with a few pieces of thick chashu pork and seaweed. Noodles were bouncy and the pork broth was rich/ flavorful. Am very satisfied. The Yatai chicken was good too. The chicken slices were substantial and the bamboo pieces were generous. It was a nice change if you wanted something less greasy. Iwill definitely come back. Food is 5 stars. Service and experience - 4 stars. read more

ZUBU - Yatai Chicken ramen from take out - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Simply outstanding! Place very clean and pristine! Proper covid precautions in place. Service quick and efficient!Ambiance very modern and inviting, and cozy on a rainy day! The Ramen...oh so good and excellent! noodles were cooked just right, the broth so invigorating and bursting with flavour. the way it tasted told me lots of effort and countless hours were spent simmering away and extracting maximum flavour. Generous portions of meat, and as a value added, table-side fresh garlic press. Even the presentation was a work of art itself. Every ingredient has its place and held their ground. One of the top 5 ramen places for sure! Ive already repeated! Lol Cheers! Happy eating! read more

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Ramen restaurant in the Zubu Chain located in the Kerrisdale area. They have a patio both on the street and in the back of the restaurant. Service was fast and friendly. They have a lunch special set with choice of appetizer, ramen or rice bowl and mochi ice cream dessert. The appetizer selection is edamame, fries or shishito pepper. We tried the spicy chicken ramen, pork ramen, crispy chicken and unagi hand roll. The crispy chicken / Karaage was nicely done. Unagi hand roll had a lot of rice. The ramen here is thin noodles. Broth is rich and hearty in both the spicy chicken and pork ramen and good flavour but too oily for me. Ramen comes with two pieces of protein (pork or chicken) and other standard toppings. Ice cream mochi was sweet. Good place for quick eats and drinks. Overall standard ramen chain in the area. read more

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Solid Japanese restaurant located in Kerrisdale offering ramen. There's no shortage of good/great Japanese eateries in Kerrisdale. ZUBU stands out in that they emphasize ramen/noodles. They do have poke bowls and deep-fried treats, but most customers seem to come for the ramen; at least we do. We've tried a few varieties of their ramen. The broth is hearty, thick and flavorful. Noodles are perfect in their firmness. The only disappointment is the rather meager servings of meat. Regardless of ordering chicken or pork, the small meat portions will leave you yearning for more. And, considering the elevated price of approximately $14-$16, I'm sure they could add another slice of pork or chunk of chicken, no? The poke bowls are a kaleidoscope of color. I appreciate the effort in arranging all the colorful pieces to enhance the presentation. The fish tastes fresh and feels firm. The portions appear small, but one bowl should satisfy most people. Service is polite and proficient. But, keep in mind that during COVID-19 times, you will need to spend a moment filling in some contact tracing forms and sanitizing your hands prior to being seated. Nice ramen place is only an extra chunk of chicken away from a five star review. read more

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I stopped into Zubu the other day for a quick lunch, they were already so busy by noon and was only able to seat me by the patio which was okay with me, their patio was at the back of the restaurant and has no access to wifi and tons of bees which I didn't enjoy. The service was a bit slow and you can feel a bit neglected sitting in that patio area since you aren't in the main restaurant. The salmon avocado hand roll was pretty good but the fish was okay, not as fresh as you expect. The tonkotsu kuro ramen was really good and consistent with the other Zubu locations. The broth was really good and the ramen noodles had a nice al dente bite. All the crispy onion toppings and woodear mushrooms paired really well too. All in all, it was a delicious lunch but I'm not sure if I will return to this specific location since I didn't get to experience the main ambience of the restaurant. read more

ZUBU - tonkotsu kuro with lean chashu and thick noodles - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I ordered what's in the picture but read the menu carefully! It doesn't come with rice like I thought and the rice roll kit was an add on. They have a quite detailed menu but different than before when it was jinya. More sushi. Ambiance is nice even when it's busy. read more

ZUBU - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Unpopular opinion: My favourite ramen in the Lower Mainland is the Brussel Sprouts ramen at ZUBU (they previously had it at Jinya before the change, too). Something about the combination of crispy fried Brussel sprouts, a rich balanced pork broth, fatty chashu, and chewy alkaline ramen noodles satisfies me every time. read more

ZUBU - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Hooray for Ramen in Kerrisdale! A lovely day it was, good time for a refreshing alcoholic beverage. I am talking about the Juliana's Tokyo 12oz summer special. Lychee and peach! The crispy chicken had a very tender taste. I highly recommend the crispy chicken and salad combo. The gyoza was smaller than expected, would have gotten an extra star if it was slightly bigger. LOL Both ramens, the Brussel sprout and Tonkotsu were very good. If you are a fan of Brussel sprouts with ramen, then that would be the choice for you. Choose the fatty chashu for those days when you are craving the meaty taste. And for the Tonkotsu with lean chashu, choose this one looking for a lighter stomach, yet still flavourable. read more

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The soup base of their chicken ramen is almost as good as Marutama's , i.e. very flavourful . But what really sets them apart from most of their peers is their impressive sake selection . Clearly they're aiming at the higher end of the market and their pricing shows . Anyhow this is probably our fave noodle joint in the hood . read more

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Not traditional Japanese ramen. Portion is very small. When they ask you if you want tea or water, they charge the tea for $2 without letting you know. They gave hot water to my kids. Make sure you check your bill, it included service charge in your bill without letting you know . When you pay in the counter, it also ask for service charge. I paid double tips for a poor poor service! read more

After submitting my resume, I got an interview from HR who asked me to go to an in-person interview. I went to the in-person interview, but the female manager was late. After I answered a bunch of questions, the manager asked me to have an unpaid work trial the next day. On the next day, I went to the Kerrisdale store again, and the manager was late again, I finished the work trail(just followed someone else to see what is doing and didn't need to do anything). After 2 weeks, I have not heard back. Why the manager was always late for in-person interviews and didn't care about the interviewee's time? Why did the manager didn't choose me but still ask me to go to an in-person unpaid trial? Why is there no update? Very rude! Don't work here! They even didn't respect you during the interview process. read more

As far as ramen places that offer vegan ramen in Vancouver, this is pretty middle-of-the-road. I ordered their spicy vegan ramen for takeout one evening and it was ready within 10 minutes. Compared to the "vegetarian ramen", the spicy vegan ramen has far fewer vegetables, but contains some different spices and oils (the spicy part)--not sure how this warrants the $15.50 price tag. The broth is moderately flavourful and decently spiced, though nothing all that special to be honest. The kale noodles (in green) are solid and come in a decent portion. The toppings are solid but sparse, and again, I would like some veggies with this (and not have to add toppings for another $2-5 or whatever). All in all, with so many superior vegan ramen options in town (Danbo, Benkei, Gyo Para, etc.), I don't think I'll return. But it's a solid spot if you're in this part of Kerrisdale. read more

ZUBU - Spicy vegan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tried ZuBu for the first time during work lunch break, and waited half an hour for a bowl of ramen. Thank Goodness the serving was small, otherwise I would not have a chance to slurp it down within the remaining 15min of my lunch break. I can't blame the wait staffs. They were all very friendly and attentive. But I felt something must have happened in the kitchen. I have eaten ramen at many other restaurants and never had to wait that long for a simple bowl of noodles. Not only that, the seasoned egg add-on came out under- seasoned and yolk overcooked, which was tragic. The last straw for me was I felt nauseated and had diarrhea that evening. Feeling sad that I've lost one lunch option. read more

Very good ramen. Friend ordered a chicken with Chinese parsley. Broth was chicken with lemon and reminded us of a lemon grass Thai broth. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen with a splash of extra chili paste. Really good, and it's about the pork broth which I spooned every last drop after the pork and ramen disappeared. Service was really good. Staff paid lots of attention to water glass, clearing plates promptly after finishing appetizers, and entrees. We'll trained. Ambiance was OK. We went a bit earlier than normal around 6pm, and young patrons were glued to their smart devices, and playing video games while they ate. Some were interacting with each other but others were in zombie mode half eating and half stuck to smart device. I don't mind the texting with remote friends but when the video game came out on the iPad and was heard by other diners the restaurant needs to ask them stow the electronics. read more

Not only did they take over Jinya's previous restaurant locations I think they also took over some of their menu items. I think it fell short of what I originally had at Jinya's but it could also be that I had to go and that made up for the difference in quality. Nothing too spectacular - I wouldn't go out of my way to try their ramen and bun. Their hand roll is pretty neat. First I've seen in Vancouver. It's very convenient for those on the go. You unwrap, roll and eat. The taste was not too bad either. read more

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The ramen was very good. The cock-a-noodle-do was an excellent and filling bowl of ramen. Service however was a little slow. Super friendly, but slow. Happy hour was very well priced. And drinks were good. Would definetly return for another bowl of ramen! read more

ZUBU - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia