Stopped by Maruhachi on a Saturday lunchtime after our long commute from Seattle. this restaurant…read moreis tucked in a corner not too far from the main Robson street. Paid parking was not too hard to find on the Main Street but during busy dining hours it might be difficult. We got seated right away at the bar since there were no tables open and the service was quick. Traditional Japanese style ambiance and even the bathroom had rounded Japanese bowl sink. As someone who doesn't have chicken broth (paitan style) ramen, I was really looking forward to the original ramen I ordered but I was a bit disappointed in the flavor profile of the dish. The ramen had both chasu and seaweed paired with thin round noodles. The broth was creamy and had a hint of chicken flavor but even adding several rounds of their soy sauce/salt seasoning they have on the side to adjust your broth to your liking-- I found that the richness of the soup was not what I had expected from the reviews that I read prior to coming here. Overall, a bit disappointed in the flavoring of the broth but maybe we came on an off day. I would be willing to give it a shot again in the future if I had ramen cravings and given that it was very affordable ($11-15 per bowl with tip), but I would probably opt to try another place first.

Review #3 for 2026 I…read morereally wanted to like this place. I watched many videos and read reviews before coming here, but it just did not hit the spot. After a cold day of exploring Stanley Park, we felt that ramen would really hit the spot, so we went here not wanting to deal with a wait at Danbo with a hungry and tired toddler. There was NO wait when we arrived here and we were seated immediately... which for a place that was really hyped up, should had made us think twice. There was only 1 other party at the restaurant. Now, the workers were super nice and the food came out quickly and we did eat everything because we were starving. We all ordered the cha-shu tamago ramen, 2 of us got spicy and 2 of us non-spicy. It came with extra chashu and the soft boiled egg for about $20 Canadian. The bowl was a good size and there was a promo for free extra noodles while we were there. Everyone except me in our group took advantage of it because I was too full from my bowl. Now, the broth here is different from other places because it is chicken based and not pork based. Everything I had seen about this place promised the broth is every bit just as good as the pork bone broth... however, the broth we received looked flavorful, but was bland. It was completely bland. There was no richness to it, not even a hint. I don't know, coming from southern California, the flavor just was not there period. We did all eat our food because we were starving, but it for sure did not hit the spot at all. Maybe we got an off day? Otherwise our broth had literally zero flavor to it. We all wished we had tried the other ramen place instead right after trying our ramen. Would I come back? I will have to say definitely no. We do not live in Vancouver and I do not want to waste any meals on a place that did not taste good the first time we went.

Finally got here at long last and enjoyed the Mega Jiro-Style Ramen. Ooh wow was it tasty. Yummy…read moreyummy yummy. Clean bathroom. Enjoyable experience all around. Will return.

While visiting Vancouver with my husband and friends, they felt like ramen one night for dinner…read more My husband ordered the Miso Ramen. I wasn't that hungry, so I ordered Gyoza. When my husband was about half done with his ramen, the server asked if he wanted a complimentary noodle refill. He got a half order of the thick noodles. He had thin noodles in his ramen. I tasted both, and the thick noodles (in my opinion) were way better. The Gyoza were really good, as was the ramen. It totally hit the spot! If you are in the area, check it out!

This ramen spot has been around for 15 years! I am teetering between 3.5 and 4 stars, but rounded…read moreup. Food - I got the tan tan men and really liked it! This restaurant is about $5 more per bowl than another place down the street and I do agree with another writer that they were skimp on the toppings, but I enjoyed my broth and dish and would eat here again. Service - staff was super friendly. I watched as they helped reccomend ramen to people who were unsure what to get. Ambiance - it isn't very big inside. There is one big shared table and maybe 5 tables for 2? I would imagine in busy times there is a wait. They also give you a little basket to put your bag/coat in if you sit at the shared table, it was super cute.

Super authentic ramen. I ordered the shio ramen...it was good, but nothing outstanding that set it…read moreapart from other ramen places. I wish it came with an egg, but you had to order as an add-on. The gyoza was delicious, probably my favorite part of the meal! The restaurant is VERY small, seating is very limited. The bathroom situation isn't super great either, there's only one stall and there's not really a place to stand when you're waiting for it. I really enjoyed myself, but there are so many other ramen places I would want to try in the area first before repeating.

It's one of my always go-to comfort food. I always go for the classic ramen. Sometimes I'll add…read morehalf order of the noodle after first bowl.

Nice little eaterie. Very small space with close seating. Not quite the ambiance that I prefer…read more Food was good. Everything had a nice taste and food temperature was good and Eve was served quickly. Service was great. They are very attentive.

Casual lunch, friendly staff and tasty food. Was coming…read moreafter lunch time, so there are many seats available and food was quick served too

Broth free soba. Thick spicy noodles that aren't as filling as standard ramon. Tried the regular…read moreand low carb option. I would just get the regular and eat 1/2 the noodles. Interesting take

I've been to Zubu a few times now, and the food has been consistently solid. The blue crab hand…read moreroll is a standout, and their Tonkotsu ramen is reliably comforting and rich. If you're curious about the rest of their ramen lineup, the ramen flight is a fun way to try them out without committing to just one. Service has been attentive on my visits, and food comes out quickly, which is always appreciated. Last night, I tried their Dine Out Vancouver menu and thought it was excellent value. For $35, it included a Sapporo beer, five pieces of takoyaki, a bowl of Tonkotsu ramen, and mochi ice cream. It also happened to be Sake Friday, so we picked up a bottle at 50% off - hard to complain about that math. The ambience was generally fine, but the staff were doing a photoshoot for their new menu right beside our table. The lighting was extremely bright and the space felt cramped, and since the shoot lasted the entire duration of our meal, it became a bit distracting. Overall, strong food and good value, with a small but avoidable atmosphere miss on this particular visit.

Came for dinner here with a friend. The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant was really…read morenicely decorated - nothing super showy, but there were these arches over some of the tables decorated with (fake) plants, which I thought was interesting and very pretty. The staff was very pleasant and helpful with menu suggestions. I ordered a vegan rice bowl, and my friend and I shared an order of the vegetable gyoza and an aburi cheesecake. The gyoza and rice bowl were great! The gyoza, which we ordered on the recommendation of our waiter when we told them we were looking for a vegetarian appetizer, were made with soy-based imitation meat that had a very meaty texture - simple but very tasty. The rice bowl also had the soy meat, but seasoned differently, with a more intense flavour, along with atsuage tofu and various vegetables. It was delicious and also seemed healthy. We liked the aburi cheesecake, but it was more lemony than we expected. The waiters who brought it out said the lemon was to cut the sweetness, but we actually felt like the lemon competed with the caramel flavour of the bruleed crust. The textures were amazing though. We really enjoyed our meal here and I wish I'd tried them sooner!

Came here for dinner and had a great meal here We made a reservation beforehand because we heard…read morethe wait time can get pretty long. All the food was delicious, and fish tasted really fresh. We especially liked the calamari and karaage here, but all the dishes were top notch. Service was friendly and attentive as well

I was in Vancouver for the day and had heard so many great things about this place, so I came in…read morewith pretty high expectations. We arrived around 2 PM for our reservation and were greeted warmly right away, which made for a great first impression. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The bamboo divider running through the middle of the space gave it a cozy, modern Japanese-inspired feel, and the overall atmosphere was probably my favorite part of the experience. As for the food, unfortunately it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I ordered the seafood sizzler bowl, and while it wasn't bad by any means, it felt underwhelming for the price. The bowl was mostly rice, with a few small prawns, tiny scallops, a little roe, and some crab mixed in. I was expecting something more seafood-forward, so it ended up feeling more like a deconstructed fried rice than the premium dish I had envisioned. Same with the unagi bowl, couple small pieces of unagi cut up... The appetizers were actually the highlight of the meal and ended up being more memorable than my main course. I kept waiting for a dish to really wow me, but nothing stood out enough to make me crave a return visit. Maybe I just ordered the wrong items, because I know this place has plenty of fans. Overall, I'm glad I tried it, but based on this visit, I don't see myself making a special trip back.

A must visit if you are a katsu fan! I ordered the Ebi and Hotate Katsu Curry. The katsu was…read moredeliciously crispy on the outside, but juicy on the inside. The portion was massive - it came with 3 huge prawns and 2 juicy scallops. I barely made a dent in my food and went home with a very full box of leftovers. Saku generously provides unlimited refills on their miso soup and cabbage salad. The cabbage salad with homemade sesame dressing was especially addicting! I could eat it for days. Service was attentive and the restaurant decor was sleek and modern. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in Vancouver!

Eating at Saku has totally reset my katsu scale because this is far and away the best katsu I've…read morehad. They make their own panko and the chicken katsu was cooked perfectly. It was so light and crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. Saku's katsu was so good that when I think about the katsus I've had is the past at other places I realize now they were just decent katsu. Other highlights here are their house made sesame dressing - so good. They sliced the cabbage salad so thin that in combination with the sesame dressing it was a great combo. I usually don't like that much raw cabbage but I ate every bit of it. The ambience is airy and cool. The staff were really great and asked us about any allergies. We'd walked by this place before and seen a line out the door. Now we know why.