Ramen Tabetai❗️

More hype than anything else. The jiro-style ramen was good, but not the best in Toronto and definitely not worth the premium price tag. It almost felt underwhelming considering it proudly advertises its 2* Michelin chef pedigree. The broth uses back fat, which gives it a richer flavour, but it's the kind of richness that feels heavy and lacks complexity. When I eat jiro-style ramen, I expect to be (figuratively) punched in the face by the Umami bomb and feel so full from the overwhelming ingredients. This bowl of ramen achieved neither of those. The noodle itself is thicker than usual ramen and cooked al dente. It almost reminds me of spaghetti, which is probably an attempt to be more contemporary fusion. On the plus side, the pieces of pork are generous and cooked well. I also opted for the finishing add ons - rice, curry powder and cheese - to make "risotto". Honestly, this is more gimmicky than anything else and the cheese ramen you get from supermarkets are more satisfying. Finally, I got the onigiri set. Now this one I quite enjoyed because of the healthy portion size. The rice balls are seasoned well and I especially liked the shirasu because it's not commonly found here. I was definitely expecting more from a 2* Michelin chef. With so many better and cheaper ramen options around the city, I would be hard pressed to come back.

As someone born and raised in Japan, I’ve had my fair share of great ramen—but this place in Toronto truly impressed me. The flavors were rich and unique, without being overly heavy. Honestly, it could not only go head-to-head with top ramen shops in Japan, but maybe even surpass them in some ways. The broth was deep and satisfying, the noodles had just the right bite, and every topping felt thoughtfully prepared. What really stood out was the chashu—thick, unbelievably tender, and full of flavor. Even the soup temperature was perfect, which shows the level of care behind every bowl. To be able to enjoy this kind of quality in Toronto is such a gift. Thank you for an incredible meal! 至極の一杯でした。ありがとうございます🙏

The ramen is so good!! Huge portions with a big piece of meat! The back fat add extra flavour to the ramen. The bean sprouts in the ramen balance out the fat and oil in the ramen. I also ordered the onigiri set, which I recommend you order. Definitely will come again. Ps: they has guess the price during they soft opening. If you guess right, there will be a gift. Hope I guessed right

Ramen Tabetai is our new go-to ramen place! Everything was so good, from the velvety, garlicky ramen full of flavor to the al dente noodles! Really amazing service from the servers too, everyone was so nice and we really loved our experience! 😍 💯❤️ The only room for improvement I would say is the tenderness of the chashu - some were melt in your mouth tender and the others were a little tougher. Hopefully next time we come, this will be improved! 😁🙏

While I was in Yorkville strolling along Cumberland last week, I noticed a huge lineup with people waiting to enter a new establishment. To my amazement and after speaking to a group of people in line, they stated they were waiting for hours for the soft opening and free bowl of ramen noodles.I was perplexed on how much time people have to be so patient to get a free bowl of Japanese noodles.Now I was curious and retuned a day later with a colleague to give this new restaurant a try.I was greeted with a chant by the employees of this place, it was a warm welcoming entry and all in unison.To my delight, the art work reminded me of a combination of street art, Japanese theme and throw in some animation , right away I felt like this was a fun ambience as the tables were positioned by the window(with a great view of the street),off to the side and my favourite was the bar seats that let you view the process of the chef/cooks preparing the meal as the experience was fun to view as I had the opportunity to speak to the chef/cook when he was getting my order.The staff was always smiling and the general manager-Honoka asked how I liked the meal and here was my reply-“I really like the healthy and big portions as the chashu pork was tender,not dry or leathery,the thick noodles were tender ,as I like salt,it wasn’t overly salty,the broth was rich,but not heavy on the palate,also I really like the flavour of fat, it added extra flavour to the simmering soup to my delight,the oil didn’t make it greasy as it had a decent essence to it ,adding the bean sprouts made the combo a delight to have for a quality lunch time meal,so I was definitely full!” I told the GM that I would be back and she offered the incentive membership card to me as she said”This is a great offer of $10 as the regular price of the Ramen noodles is $22 and with the card, it’s $17 and after using it twice, you’ve paid for your membership card!,it’s a good deal!” I’ll be back again for another round of delicious ramen, the green tea and the vibe at this Cumberland location as it was an enjoyable experience at Ramen Tabetai.5 out of 5 stars 🌟

I went during the soft opening and waited almost three hours for this ramen. And you know what? It was absolutely the best. The rich broth and the intense garlic coupled with bean sprouts and thick, chewy noodles to top it all off made for such a killer bowl of ramen.

I recently visited Ramen Tabetai, the new ramen shop in Toronto by a Michelin-starred chef, and overall, it was a solid experience. The ramen had great flavor—the broth was rich, and the noodles were thick and chewy. I ordered everything “regular” (spice, salt, noodle thickness, and back fat), but it still came out quite fatty. Not necessarily a bad thing depending on your preference, but it was heavier than expected. The restaurant itself is small but has enough space to sit and enjoy your meal. There was about a 30-minute wait when I went. Pricing is definitely on the higher side—around $20 per bowl—but they offer a $10 annual membership that saves you about $5 each time, which is a nice bonus if you plan to go more than once. We also tried the onigiri (3 for $5), which was a simple but decent side—just plain rice balls with no fillings. It’s definitely a heavier, more indulgent style of ramen worth checking out at least once to see what the hype is about. You’ll get a good idea of what a high-end take on Jiro-style ramen is like.

We came because of the buzz from Masaki Saito’s jiro-style ramen. The line (we arrived at 6:30PM) moved quickly, service was good and the ramen was delicious and very filling. So, despite the higher price point, we will be going back. 😋 My tip for visitors: just get the ramen, you can skip the onigiri.