Take yourself out on a ramen date this summer at these authentic Japanese ramen shops in the 6ix!
With mouthwatering flavours and excellent customer service, the quality of this dining experience is beyond any regular restaurant! Fueled with the spirit of Japanese ramen culture and community respect, this experience will leave you feeling purposeful and empowered by the work ethic of the ramen shop staff. So, here we have six outstanding Toronto ramen shops for you to eat at this summer!
Santouka Ramen
Location: 91 Dundas St. E.
2057 Yonge St.
3280 Midland Ave.
Get a bite of Hokkaido ramen, where the noodles are thicker and the broth is just *chefs kiss!* Originating from the region in Japan where the best ramen comes from, you can expect to have a taste of Japan just through a slurp of this ramen! Available in different flavours like shiyo (salt), miso, and shoyu (soy sauce), this place is a Toronto favourite!
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Ramen Isshin
Location: 421 College St.
609 Queen St. W.
Another popular Toronto ramen place, Isshin’s signature dish is the Wok Fried Red Miso ramen, where a handful of veggies are mixed together with a savoury tokotsu base along with other seasonings, which makes their unique flavour! They also offer tsukemen—dipping ramen and other signature items which makes them standout amongst other shops!
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Kaminari Ramen
Location: 1330 Queen St.
Kaminari is named after the Japanese word for thunder, which this restaurant is sure to embody.. With flavours that will explode in your mouth, the umami of these noodles and broth leave a lasting impression. If you want this delightful experience, check out this Tokyo-style restaurant for a casual, late-night style vibe of the Japanese city dining culture.
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Sansotei Ramen
Location: 30 Adelaide St. E.
115 Fort York Blvd.
179 Dundas St. W.
Eaton Centre | 220 Yonge St.
2131 Yonge St.
65 Front St. W.
650 Yonge St.
This ramen chain has been in the Toronto ramen scene for some time now, and is a popular city comfort spot! Inspired by the flavours of the Hokkaido and Kyushu regions in Japan, they are best known for their tonkatsu broth, which makes them a staple ramen shop in the city. Their high quality food and customer service is truly reflective of the Japanese culture of excellence.
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Raijin Ramen
Location: 24 Wellesley St. W.
You will not get tired of this ramen spot which specializes in two delicious types of broth: tonkatsu and chicken. With an atmosphere creating the effects of thunder and lightning, you can expect to feel empowered after getting a slurp of these noodles. Their company’s goal is to go beyond “oishii” which is the Japanese word for delicious. This ambition to cater toward the highest level of expectations can surely be your reason to check it out!
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Ikkousha Ramen
Location: 249 Queen St. W. Toronto
257 Queen St. W. Toronto
374A Yonge St. Toronto
Visit head Chef Yoshimura who has brought the spirit of ramen craftsmanship under Ikkousha Ramen to the 6ix! Their company mission is to give dreams and hope for younger generations through community and a warm environment at their restaurants. Get ready to feel full but also be filled with love as you dine out at this wholesome ramen shop!
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