Ramen Tabetai❗️

Ok so basically let’s talk about price first… yes the price is very high for a bowl of ramen $23 all add on are extra too with saying that understand their is only one flavour option pork…with saying that you can customize your ramen so we went with half level to start and even that was enough salt and way to much garlic (and I am a garlic lover) I could have gone with less bean sprouts I feel like the bean sprouts took over the bowl the ratio between the bean sprouts and the noodles didn’t make any sense to me. The best part of the ramen was the broth for me half level was the perfect saltiness Granted, I like salt, so it might’ve been a little more salty than many people would like. Noodles I found to be overly chewy but I did enjoy it that way. If you like your ramen 🍜 more on the spicy side like myself you must have at least two orders of the spicy Tare to get that heat right. For the Japanese Nori, you literally get three small sheets as a side which was absolutely ridiculous 6 small sheets for that price would be better. The egg add on was poached perfectly very delicious. Restaurant is super small, but cute decor is very modern day Japanese not a huge Japanese feeling but more of a tone down Japanese. Service Could’ve been better for it being the only 2-star Michelin chef in canada. First server, a very nice Mexican young lady was really good. However, there was another girl(Asian) who was cleaning tables filling drinks. She did not have a pleasant attitude at all she looked unhappy and irritated with her coworkers even infront of customers you could clearly tell she was having a bad day. So over all I’ll give this a location 7/10 would I go back in the winter maybe I don’t think this would be something I crave on a daily basis but I would go back again and give it a second try.

Was pretty excited to experience this two star Michelin restaurant. For starters to make sure that you do not try to order takeout from this place. We were seated very close to the entrance to see numerous people turn away. Apparently the chef did not want anyone to try to replicate the taste of the soup. We ordered pretty much everything on the menu. They did not have a robust selection of drinks. They also did not have alcohol. So we ordered Japanese green tea, was nice as they were Japanese. Not really a veggie option, as the broth is all pork based. The Ramen was tasty was thick cut. The chashu was thick cut, one piece. Portion was decent, could split between 2 if you are ordering the rice balls as well. There wasn’t many other choices except for toppings which we ordered the hot sauce topping, which was very nice. I think it was bean based. I would say to visit for the novelty of it. The soup was exceptionally good and I drank it all. I would visit again.

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.

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)

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.

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🙏

What you need to know is that Jiro-style ramen is different from your typical bowl of shoyu or miso; it’s rich, salty, fatty, and big. With that in mind, Tabetai does an excellent job. The broth is tasty but intense, the noodles are the fattest noodles I’ve ever had, and the pork is juicy and extremely tender. It’s a real challenge finishing a bowl given the heaviness of the dish. The service was incredible - the staff are friendly and attuned to your needs. They offered a basket for my purse and aprons to cover our white shirts.

Ramen Tabetai located along Cumberland St near Avenue Rd in Yorkville is a ramen restaurant opened by the 2-star Michelin chef, Masaki Saito. The restaurant is located next door to his other omakase restaurant, MSSM. In regards to the ramen, this shop specializes in jiro style ramen, which is characterized by thick noodles, bean sprouts/cabbage, and pork chunks in a rich tonkotsu pork broth where the flavour can be customized with additional options of back fat, garlic and soy sauce Ramen Tabetai had a lot of hype when it first opened as the restaurant did a promo where they gave out 100 bowls of free ramen to students. Back then I remember seeing the long lines for free ramen and was intrigued to try it. I stopped by Ramen Tabetai on a Thurs around noon for lunch. Upon arrival, you do have to go up a flight of stairs to enter the restaurant. Upon entering I was greeted by staff and led to the ramen bar at the back facing the open kitchen as I was dining solo. Staff were friendly where they provided me a bag to place my bag in (so that it wouldn't get dirty from the floor) as well as explained the menu to me as it was my first time dining there. The restaurant wasn't busy and there were only maybe 5 other customers dining. In regards the menu, there are only 2 ramen options available, either the hot ramen or cold seasonal ramen which was a soupless ramen. I opted for the hot jiro ramen where I could customize the back fat level, garlic level, veggie level, and the saltiness level. Since it was my first time there, staff recommended that I do half levels of everything as the broth can be quite heavy and filling. You are also able to add on an onsen egg, ginger, or even extra chashu. They also have onigiri as well as a nice selection of Japanese teas, soft drinks, and a non-alcoholic beer option as well. Once my order was placed my food arrived pretty quickly since the restaurant wasn't busy. The ramen was placed on top of a plate and the chefs also put additional seasonings of pork fat, garlic and soy sauce on the side for me so that I could customize the flavouring in my ramen. Food wise, the ramen was hearty and warming. I haven't had a lot of Jiro ramen before but the broth had good pork flavour. I'm not a huge fan of bean sprouts to begin with but I did eat it with my ramen as it came with. The piece of pork that came with the ramen was huge and somewhat tender (could have been more tender). The noodles had a nice chew and bounce and was cooked well. Overall, a decent bowl of ramen but not one that I would go back to in a while. Overall, service was friendly and the space is casual and relaxed. It's nice that they only serve a few different ramens - this way they can continue to improve and perfect one dish. A hearty bowl of ramen in the heart of Yorkville.

Was pleasantly surprised when we got to Ramen Tabetai at Yorkville Toronto at 7pm on a Friday. I was expecting to wait a long time but surprisingly our party of 4 was seated immediately without resos (they don't take reservations so they're on a first come basis). The restaurant is very clean and right at the heart of Yorkville with lots of nice restaurants and shops in the area. Service was excellent and staff were all super friendly. There is only the one ramen dish to choose from so it saves customers from decision paralysis when you see the menu. We ordered the: The ramen - the broth was very flavorful and delicious, with think ramen noodles (only comes in one kind of ramen noodle). You can choose the amount of garlic, fat level, veggies and saltiness. The server recommended to go half for everything except the veggies so I went with that. The char siu port meat was very good and tender. - $22 - 9/10 Onigiri set - the onigiri set came with 3 flavours; Yukari, Shirasu and takikomi. They were all pretty simple with it mostly being seasoning and rice but it was very delicious and light. - $5 - 7.5/10 Overall I really enjoyed the ramen and found the pricing extremely reasonable considering the restaurant is opened by a 2 Michelin star chef. My only complaint was not being able to choose the thickness for the noodles, I would have personally chose a thinner style of noodle. However it doesn't take away from how delicious the ramen was! I would recommend visiting this place if you're in the Yorkville area of Toronto!

I'm a big fan of Saito but really only for his 2 star omakase restaurant. MSSM I found a little too underwhelming and Ramen Tabetai is similar. There is only one real item on the menu and that is the Jiro style ramen. Adjustments can be made around it but if you're eating here. You're eating this. The good: large portions and nice broth. Each ramen is made to order. I'm sure the basic version is fine but I added extra charsu, onsen egg and nori. As a first timer they suggest half portions of the garlic, soy sauce and the back fat. They do give you more on the side to add. After tasting it I immediately dumped the rest of the garlic and back fat to enhance the broth. The bad: the pork pieces were dry. For those used to chinese soups where you dump pork meat into it. It tastes and texture is exactly that. Perhaps it's the style but it wasn't good. The fish onigiri was no big deal either.

Obviously when we heard that a Michelin star chef had opened a ramen joint, we knew it was just going to be a matter of time before we popped in. We showed up right on time for our reservation and were shown to a table near the front. After our server explained everything, we decided to just get the ramen without any alterations or substitutions (although we did pay a little extra for nori and an egg). The ramen came out a short time later and it was almost an intimidating amount of food. It's so good, though. The various components are all tasty but that broth is the real star here. It's just so rich and delicious, and it's certainly enhanced by the other ingredients. It's a top-notch bowl of ramen. It was so much food that I couldn't even finish, but the restaurant refuses to pack up leftovers for some bizarre reason. It's because of that I can't give the place a full five stars. If I'm paying this much for food, I should be allowed to take some home with me.

One of the best ramens I've had! Their portions are generous and the soup is so flavourful! The only thing I didn't like is that the meat was a little dry, but aside from that I enjoyed my meal very much! Unfortunately, I would skip their onigiri as it lacked in flavour.

Big expectations with the Michelin advertising, but it's average. The meat is cut choppy and uneven, and too thick. It's also dry. Better options for ramen in Toronto Michelin ginger just tastes like regular ginger Service is friendly, interior is clean

Very okay. It's is not the type of ramen I usually enjoy. Very rich and almost too much after a while. Pricy. But the onigiri was super disappointing. Could make better at home. Service is great and interior clean. Would not repeat.

The food was good. You get a big portion and can customize the ramen. The service was great. The restaurant is nice and clean. Just odd that they dont give you your leftovers to take home. I get the privacy for it, but still.

We went in on a whim without knowing what to expect. The menu is limited and mostly centers on ramen - don't expect to get a full Japanese menu here. The place was not crowded - it is a bunch of booths. The artwork on the wall is cartoony and eye catching. The star of the show is the ramen, which you can customize. We got it as suggested by the waitress. The broth is excellent - rich and deep but the amount of food is intimidating. We each only ate about half our bowls. There is no option for doggy bags, either. Overall a good experience. We would be back again if we lived in the area.