Ramen Tabetai❗️

This place offer one kind of ramen. The broth is tasty with miso taste it seems and the chasu is soft and thick and with lots of veggies which I liked. We tried the $5 ginger but that’s a disappointment, not much ginger taste and smell abit wierd, maybe it’s me but not worth trying. We also ordered a Hojicha tea and thinking it’s home made when asking $6.25, turns out it’s the bottled one that is made in Taiwan which u can always find in many Asian market.. just want to point this out as I had the incorrect expectation with the tea.. as ramen standalone, it’s good but not the “must try” good level, especially when u have to travel far and cost close to $23.

The noodle texture didn’t match the ramen broth — felt more like spaghetti (others mentioned this too). You can customize your ramen (back fat, garlic, veggies, saltiness), and I went with “half” for most. Added silky onsen egg & spicy tare, which helped cut the greasiness from the back fat. Tried 3 onigiris: pork (best), tiny fish (decent), and Japanese plum (too tangy, no one liked it). Service and atmosphere were great, but with only one ramen option, it’s more of a one-time experience for us.

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.

Their jiro ramen is one of the best that I’ve ever had! The spicy tare sauce complements the ramen very well. Will definitely come back again. Chill atmosphere, good portion of ramen and friendly staff.

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🙏

2025 July 3.5★ You've been to the omakase sushi, now you thought, let me try the ramen place. ... Well, the sushi is better. While the ramen is great. The noodles are thicker, the soup was good, it still lacked some umami. It was more saltier than expected despite it being half salty. The meat was soft and tender, but again, lacked some flavors. Was good, could be better. The onigiri is pretty good. Three different flavors. Yukari (red dried shiso leaves), shirasu (fishes and green onions) , takikomi (braised meat based). Would recommend the onigiri. Seating available: 4x4 person tables 2x4 person convertible to a 8 person 1x2 person 6 person bar area Overall, it's still worth trying. Different style ramen out there. This is Jiro style and each person will have their own preferences.

This was a tough review to make. Lots of respect for the chef to branch off from high end sushi to open up a causal ramen joint. Having said that that, this is Toronto’s most expensive ramen (for a single person portion), and so pricing has to factor into play. And also keep in mind that there is only one ramen on the menu (with add-ons as the variable) 1) First off, the first taste of the broth was fantastic - it was flavourful and has depth. But after the second and third taste, the saltiness level gets to you. 2) The noodles themselves look great, but lacks the chewiness I like (it breaks off too cleanly and it lacks the elasticity). 3) The pork chasiu that came with the ramen was absolutely a joy to eat. It was tender, it was flavourful, it has the fat that makes it juicy. The chasiu addon as a side? Completely opposite! They were not flavourful, not tender and actually leaning on the dry side. What gives!? 4) the “after”. The ramen and broth were so garlicky, and so heavy from the pork fat, I felt “sick” and the need to walk for a whole hour to make myself feel better. While no regrets in having tried this place, I feel no desire to ever go back again. Bummer! Overall, if you are a ramen aficionado, go give this place a try. But I’ll be surprised if you ever wanna give it another visit (unless something changes)

I was not expecting to be disappointed as much as I was. Being in a real upscale and trendy part of Toronto, this ramen shop failed to impress. First off, I got a bowl with one slice of char shu and boiled bean sprouts. The soup was no where near the quality of something that cost $22.00. Not sure what the main stock base was since it contained too much garlic. The garlic drowned out any hint of the stock base. Keep in mind I love garlic but not when that is all I taste besides the salt. The char shu was a thick slice of pork. Probably equal to two or three slices you get from most other places that cost under $20.00 including other popular toppings. The noodle was thick and more like spaghetti but nowhere as long. Not as alkaline like standard Japanese noodles. Noodles are not slurpable at all either. The bean sprouts on top were bland and overcooked. There were no condiments on the table either. They only serve one type of ramen and that is too bad. I would have gone back to try a different one to see if that was better. Would I ever go back again, the answer is no. I can say the restaurant was packed and is most likely geared to the very young crowd since they provide a student discount. In the end, these young people probably are not familiar with traditional ramen flavours and styles. If you like traditional Japanese ramen, this place is not for you. By the time you add the typical toppings like egg, seaweed and others, your bill will be over $30.00 before drinks.