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    BOKU

    3.5 (99 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Sushi
    Steve K.

    We called in for a snack en route to Illuminarium. Service was friendly and prompt and we sat on the patio. The restaurant has an informal ambiance and is a good choice for a casual meal.

    Interior
    Tilla T.

    I visited distillery district and came across this restaurant, which has a sign Happy Hour outside. I gave it a try and really good deal. I've the sake flight and tuna steak. Both are good and good portion for 1 person.

    Chicken karage
    Hazel P.

    Food 2/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 4/5 Food We came to eat lunch here so we could roam the Holiday Market afterwards. We ordered gyoza, a salmon avocado roll, chicken karage, & beef teriyaki. Hubby said the gyoza & chicken were okay but nothing special. The salmon avocado was pretty ordinary. They didn't roll it well so it started falling apart quickly. The beef teriyaki looked good. It came with a salad & steamed rice. However there was so much teriyaki sauce it was hard for me to eat. It was super salty because of all the sauce. I tried to eat small pieces of beef & lots of the rice & salad but I gave up soon afterwards. Service The waitstaff were mostly young servers that looked like they were either teens or early twenties. They smiled & were friendly. We got our dishes relatively quickly. The kitchen was to the right of our table so we were able to watch them prepare everything Ambiance This location is narrow & long. The tables are large & pushed pretty close together. It's squishy. They also have an outdoor patio. They had the fire pits going when we arrived (it was December). There are japanese umbrellas hanging from the ceiling which looked neat. There's an industrial vibe going on here. They only have two single washrooms at the back btw, be prepared for lineups when it's busy. I wouldn't come back here again. I didn't think the food was that great. I was disappointed because the ratings on yelp looked okay & I love Japanese food. Hubby also agreed that the food wasn't great.

    Eileen L.

    Honestly, my experience here was BAD. We came on a Saturday afternoon during the Christmas market season, so it was pretty busy. We put our name on an iPad, and the wait was about 45 minutes. When we were seated we had to share a table (we were a group of 5). The servers kept mixing us up, literally 10 seconds after we paid she forgot. They also charged us an automatic 20% service fee without letting us know first, no word of it at all, I found that to be dishonest. My friend and I got the tonkotsu ramen. It was so strange, the noodles were not ramen noodles at all, but Chinese flour noodles. The broth was not rich and tasted like plain bland pork broth. My friend's pork belly slices tasted like it had gone bad. Prices were also on the high end for ramen. My other friends got a salad and eel on rice. There were also only two washrooms so the lineup was crazy long I don't recommend this spot... And my friends agreed

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    Cassandra H.

    We were distracted by their super cute patio and decided to stop in for a drink. Service was a bit all over the map but I wouldn't say slow, per se. my husband had the Tokyo Fashioned which had cool presentation and he loved. I had the Okayama Bellini which was pretty good. It was pricey for a quick afternoon stop.

    Ramen in a heated pot
    Candice W.

    It's my first visit to Boku and they have a wide varieties of Asian cuisine, ranging from curry rice, ramen to karaage and amazing cocktail! Staff are super friendly and helpful The decoration in the store are soooo instagrammable, like the geisha themed wall

    Spicy ramen with gluten free noodles
    Erin H.

    We came here again during the Christmas market - and we enjoyed a warm umami rich udon with spicy bao buns and hot toddy's. This was absolutely fantastic and everything I could have wanted on a chilly day.

    Chung-Mi J.

    Though the place was busy during the Distillery Winter Market, we managed to find a seat for just two people, and the wait wasn't that long. They had a combo set where you could order an appetizer, a ramen bowl, and a drink for $35. The ramen was comforting, especially on a cold day. The place is restaurant is family friendly. I wouldn't mind coming back here for another bowl of ramen.

    Menu as of 2024
    Jamie T.

    Great location and ambiance but I wish they had some of their old stuff, their current main menu is pretty bland at the moment Had to look for their sushi menu since our waiter was low key not really helpful and ended up getting their salmon sashimi Ordered 7 but got only 3 at first since the bro didn't hear me correctly, I gave him a benefit of a doubt and was like "maybe they give it 3 at a time" since I don't wanna be that guy LOL but nope he actually didn't hear me...

    Champon Ramen
    Stephanie A.

    This place was amazing!! Ramen was perfect on a cold day. Flavor was amazing!! House salad dressing is amazing! Service was amazing! The restaurant is so cute! Such a vibe!!

    Edamame
    John P.

    Came in on a Monday around 12:30pm to look for a table of 2. It was empty, but it's because Mondays are usually dead around this area and they just opened at noon, so we were able to get seated immediately. It started to get busy around 1. Service is great! Our server was very helpful in answering our questions and providing recommendations. I originally wanted the shrimp japanese curry, but they were already completely out of shrimp even though we were the first customers. That's why I rated them a 4. Instead, I ordered the black garlic ramen and it was great! Had lots of noodles and the meat was thinly sliced. The pepper wasn't that strong but you can def taste the garlic. I added an egg because the server recommended it and the soft boiled egg was made perfectly. If you want a quick Japanese food fix, this place is perfect.

    Curry Chicken Rice
    Jeff Y.

    Randomly stopped by Boku while visiting Christmas market. Boku was a great place to stop in for a hot meal while its freezing outside! Service was fantastic and food and drinks came out so fast! We saw lots of tables share the hotpot for two but my wife and I decided to go with the curry chicken rice and unagi don. The eel bowl was so good and sweet! The sauce and egg make it so freaking delicious! The japanese curry was so good and not spicy. I wonder if they could have made it a little spicy but either way it was a 10/10 dish!! I'm not a drinker but Boku offers lots of acloholic options that kept the bartender busy all through our dining experience! Pro tip: Order french fries and dip the fries in the curry sauce. Beats poutine any day of the week since the fries came out so hot and crispy!!

    Champon with side spicy (and flight sake)

    Good champon as is, place is clean, fast service Recommend side of spicy if you like your soup extra spicy

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    1 year ago

    This is a good ramen place and offers great service. Distillery location has very good ambiance.

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    0.8 kmCorktown

    This must be the place!…read more Our first trip to Toronto and boy did we have fun. From delicious food to sipping wine, and everything in between, Toronto was a city to explore. Ladybug Wine Bar is a cute but also sophisticated wine bar located on King Street, steps away from shopping and restaurants. We stopped in here on a snowy Sunday before our flight home. They also serve Sunday Brunch. We grabbed a few open seats at the comfy bar. They do not offer wine flights, which made this experience pretty darn expensive but SOOOO worth it. We had such a fun time and the people working were so nice, we honeslty did not want to leave. They were willing to help with our selections. We actually ordered all their Reds by the glass. I know, but there were only about 6 and we had to try them all. I like to say "go big or go home" LOL! We loved almost all except for maybe a few. We ended up also ordering a charcuterie while we sip. And of course I brought a bottle home with me. If you are ever in Toronto, please check out Ladybug wine bar, it is fantastic, you won't want to leave. Cheers!

    A Hidden Gem for Brunch!!…read more I came here with 3 of my girlies that love brunch. Everything we ordered was fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. We started with some drinks which were super affordable compared to other brunch places. The espresso martinis weren't too sweet and had the perfect balance. As for the dishes the standout for me was the smoked salmon toast. The combination of the eggs, fresh dill, and sliced salmon on top of toast was so yummy. Service was nice and the place was cozy/bright. Highly recommend this spot for a girls' brunch or casual date.

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    Ramen Buta-Nibo - Karaage

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    4.4(44 reviews)
    3.3 kmGreektown, Riverdale

    The way the curry hit!!! Every bite was so good. I feel like curry can get boring or salty the more…read moreyou eat it, but this was the perfect amount of curry to rice with the juiciest karaage. Definitely recommend! The jiro ramen was also delicious. I'm a huge fan of bean sprouts so this was my personal favourite. Service was friendly and our food came out quickly! Lots of space for dining in and has booth seating.

    Located on Danforth near Pape station is this haven for delicious ramen!…read more I dropped by during the third anniversary promotion with $9.99 ramen, where they offered some different varieties at this promotional price. Some nice queuing and ordering system via qr code using Snappy. I tried the black garlic ramen, which seems like the original but with black garlic oil. Lots of customizations available for broth richness, noodle type, amount of toppings, etc. I had it at regular strength and all regular toppings with thick noodles. Broth was very rich in flavour but not too salty, and the veggies help to cut that down as well. I enjoyed the garlic paste as that went well with everything with a nice kick. The meat is like a brisket with thick cuts mixed in with some different sized pieces. I enjoyed the Jiro style as I love all the different textures you can get with all the toppings. The portion was very good as well, definitely filling! Will try out the other flavours sometime!

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