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    Afuri Ramen + Dumpling

    3.6 (44 reviews)

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    Tonkotsu Shio ramen with gluten free noodles
    Marissa M.

    My friend and I had a ramen craving. Being gluten intolerant, this is not necessarily an easy craving to fulfill. Thankfully, Afuri Ramen had just the solution! I ordered the tonkotsu shio with gluten-free noodles. Their gluten free noodles were delicious and the broth was incredible. They did inform me that because the pork was marinated in a sauce that contained gluten, I could either choose to keep the pork or remove it. For this instance, I decided keeping the pork would be worth it and it truly was. Although the space is small and the seating can feel very close, it was ultimately a delicious meal, with great friendly service that made for a wonderful experience! I will definitely be back soon to try some of their other ramen offerings!

    Mini cucumber salad
    Michealea F.

    I got the $30 combo of ramen+appetizer+drink. The portion was ok and I was able to finish everything and felt a good full. I like how the tonkotsu tantanmen is actually a bit spicy and I usually eat samyang (very spicy korean noodle). If you feel like a bit of spice, then the tantanmen is a good option. I also like the noodles because it's chewy and on the harder side. For ramen, I don't like the smooth and soft type of noodle, so this is a good option. The only problem is the balance of the overall combination of bok choy and the mushroom because the taste doesn't complement the soup. The service was nice and the server took the time to simply explain what the ramen is like.

    Closing June 28th

    Closing June 28th. Not sure if the Richmond location will remain open though. They close between 3-4 to prepare for the dinner rush.

    Carmen P.

    Tried the shiro ramen which is alright. Nothing to write home about. Touch salty and the soup didn't have a lot of depth. Wish it had better protein to carb ratio but one slice of meat is pretty standard for all ramen places unless you pay for extra egg or meat. Friend had the dine out menu and said it was ok too. Service was attentive. Its a bright airy restaurant which is popular with the locals.

    House Special Vegan Ramen
    Disha G.

    If you are craving for ramen on perfect rainy day in Vancouver, this is the place to be. This place is tiny but has such a tasteful minimalist interior done that you can spend hours here. Perfect spot for couples or solo date night. I love their vegan ramen and pork ramen. They were super quick in service and the person who served us was so patient and welcoming. We were able to ask any questions we had about the menu. A side tip, order some of the seaweed on sides for your ramen and if you like it spicy, don't shy away from asking their chilli oil! It is amazing!

    Ramen in Yuzu broth with chicken and egg
    Winnie S.

    Finally came to the main st location on their 3rd anniversary and had their anniversary special which was the Yuzu broth with ramen and chicken. I loved the yuzu broth, so unusual and a bit tangy. The 2 thick pieces of chicken were tender. It is a nice change from the typical cha Siu pork. The noodles were perfectly al dente. A couple of people in our party had buckwheat ramen with shiyo broth. They really liked the noodles but disappointed with the 2 smaller pieces of chicken that came with the buckwheat noodle. It'll be better if the chicken pieces were similar size as the other ramen dish. Service was good and the restaurant is nice and bright. I'll be back and try the other unique broths.

    Tonkotsu shio
    Sonia C.

    Stopped by after work and it was busy. Luckily a table just finished up so we got seated fairly quickly. Inside looked like a standard ramen shop and had nice high ceilings. I ordered the tonkotsu shio ramen and it was very tasty. Broth was creamy but not too salty or heavy. Noodles were perfectly chewy, the wood ear mushrooms adding crunch, egg was gooey, and the chashu was deliciously soft. I had known this ramen restaurant was well known after seeing it a few times on social media and by word of mouth, but I never looked into what the restaurant was known for. Turns out it's their yuzu ramen which I didn't get! Need to come back and try that next time

    Bar seating
    Jessie W.

    2nd time in, for the anniversary special! Can't get ramen as cheap as $12 anywhere nowadays, so can't complain! Plus it tasted better than expected - we're big fans of the deep yuzu flavour, and the thin noodles were just perfectly al dente. Fantastic not-to-miss deal!

    Ingrid L.

    The ramen was good, and I really liked their combo deal promo! Despite being a cozy spot, the tables here seem to clear out pretty quickly.

    Soft shell crab bun
    Jenny L.

    I've been to the original location in Japan and loved it. I came here around 3pm and there were plenty of spaces available. Since this is consider happy hour, there were discounts on the appetizers. We ordered the karaage and the soft shell crab bun. Both were very good. The karrage is one of the best that I've tried and the soft shell crab had a very nice texture. You can even eat the crab shell surprisingly. For the main I opted for the yuzu shoyu. This is just how I remember when I went to Japan. The cha siu (pork) was also very delicious. There was a nice Smokey flavour. I wished I ordered more of it. Overall, I recommend this ramen spot. It's just as good as the one in Japan. Only cons is that I wish they sold the cup noodles. They sell them in Japan, but here it's just used as decor.

    Yuzu shio
    Luke Y.

    Price/quality (4/4): I've been here a number of times and tried a bunch of different ramen offerings. Most feature yuzu citrus, which is their signature style. All were tasty and worth coming back for. Service (1/1): Service was reasonably effective, though I didn't go there during the busiest hours. Would I come here again: Yes

    Yuzu shio ($16.00) with gluten-free noodles ($4.00 extra)
    Bee E.

    Been ages since my last visit to Afuri ramen + dumpling (in Richmond). Met up with a girlfriend on a Saturday night to try out their second location. We shared a fruit sake - peach momo, aichi ($32.00 for 300 ml). Tasted like peach juice! There's two gluten free ramen options. I went with the yuzu shio ($16.00) with gluten-free noodles ($4.00 extra). Noodles had a crunchy bite, which reminded me of konjac. Egg was solid and there was plenty of bamboo shoots. Chashu was tasty but a little too fatty for my tastebuds. Broth was light and refreshing. 3.5 stars.

    Gyoza and Tonkatsu Shio

    First ramen in Vancouver!! Super impressed, I was a bit curious as to how it would be since it is a restaurant in multiple cities, and not disappointed at all. Delicious ramen and gyoza, can't remember what the deal was, but order price was reasonable given the discount for ordering an appy and drink. Will be back!

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