Cute interior which reminded me of small town Japan. Ramen was tasty and combo offerings are generous as well as affordable! Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Pretty good place for ramen in Richmond area. Easy to get here but a bit of a wait, even for a party of 4. The servers were really friendly and attentive. Got the orders right and checked on us without being a nuisance. Their gyoza are perfectly cooked. My son enjoyed the octopus balls but I had to pass since the garnish was moving. Ya, so.... My Cha-shu don was pretty tasty and I found that even though the bowl was small, it was satisfactory and delicious. Karaage appetizer had huge pieces of chicken, instead of the little ones at other places. Ramens are good and generously served. Kuddos for bringing a whole lemon to the table when we asked for it. Most places just bring us one single slice even when we are specific. read more

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The BEST broth ever for ramen! You can tell from just one sip that it took a long time to make the broth. It was sooo flavorful and soo gelatinous (when it cooled). The sweetness of the bone broth is unparalleled to any other ramen places I have been to. Bold and rich, but not to the point where it feels gross in your mouth. The price is a little bit above average, but totally worth it! We also got the karaage chicken. It was good, but defo not a highlight of the the place. Cocktails were also good. It wasn't strong, but it was a good price. I found my cocktail a little bit on the sweet side, but for the price I dont think I'll complain much about it. Their credit card machine wasnt working the night that we visited, so it was cash only. Advice- pack your broth home if you can't finish it! Make your own ramen in it! Soooo good! read more

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Ramen has been one of my all-time favourites. This place is on the busiest foodie street (Alexandra Road) in Richmond. I tried it for the first time for lunch with a friend. I have to say that I was not completely satisfied with the flavour of the chicken soup base shio ramen. It tasted like the kind of frozen ramen package I cook at home. It didn't taste "bad" but I would expect something more in an authentic ramen restaurant. The texture of the noodle was appealing, and the thin sliced chashu was tender. The half soft boiled eggs could be more flavourful. The chicken karaage was delicious. The skin was crispy although the centre could be hotter and juicier. There's room for improvement. The seaweed salad was OK, nothing out of ordinary. The atmosphere of the restaurant was an izakaya style. The space is cozy and good for 2 or smaller groups. They can fit large groups in the back of the restaurant. read more

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I been to this location many times, and decided to come here again as it is one of my favourite ramen places! This is located in the heart of Richmond as there are a number of great Chinese restaurants close by. There are plenty of street parking and it can be busy as time especially during dinner or evening. The decor of this restaurant has a very Japanese ramen bar feel to it and is quite authentic. I had ordered the ramen with chasu and my partner ordered the Shiyo ramen along with this we ordered the chicken karaage, pork gyoza. We also ask the waitress to have not too much oil and salt. It looks like they didn't listen at all and the soup was too oily. We mentioned this to the waitress and she mentioned that when the soup is cold it is like that. Really ? Well that's not what the picture says The service is a little too much why? Well the waitress was staring at us continuously at times, we thought it was just a little weird! Hence the two stars! read more

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G-men Ramen is very reminiscent of these dimly lit Tokyo back alley ramen joints. It could be a rainy day feeling just off Shibuya or Shinjuku. However our visit was rainy day October Richmond, BC. The scent of ramen broth, the wood interior and the narrow hallway. Onto the food. My choice was the tan tan ramen. It was a very peanut-y creamy. Very rich. Not huge in size but enough for me. Definitely I would like to return back to try one of their other offerings. This folks is real deal ramen. Check it. read more

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- ramen place with very nice chashu - We went to G-men at lunch on Sat. We were so lucky to have seats immediately at around 12:15pm as we saw a bunch of people were waiting when we left. Ramen: We ordered torigara shio and torigara shoyu ramen. Basically all things in the bowls were the same except the soup. The soup was not too thick but I could still taste the chicken flavor. I tried both soup and I could clearly tell difference between shio and shoyu. The shio soup was a bit clear. Both were good but for the shoyu one, the ramen tasted a bit salty at the end. I like that there was lemon/yuzi zest in the bowl to make the soup less oily. I added fresh mince garlic in the middle which made the taste of soup more complex. I love their chashu. It was so soft and well flavored. I love it! Hm... but I must say that they should work harder on the plating. Not neat enough. Mini tuna don: we added this as a combo. I guess we should have had it once it was served. We had it after we finished the ramen. So the tuna became warm. I bet it would be much better if we ate it earlier. Overall I had an average ramen with reasonable price. But I don't think it would be at the top of my ramen list. read more

G-men Ramen - Torigara should ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I went to G-Men Ramen when it still at Continental mall few years ago. After they moved to Alexsandar Rd and reopened as Nan Chuu, I heard too many negative comments about the food and service. Really hesitate to try it. In a cold day, we really want a hot noodles soup and quick lunch. I was disappointed when our small dishes arrived. Agebitshi eggplant, zucchini and mushroom - no deep fried eggplant/zucchini/mushroom and not even warm dish. Just like cold oden! Takoyaki - the takoyaki were small and not favorable. My co-workers were ordered shoyu ramen and extremely salty! My menma tantan men also very MSG! Sorry.... We're not craving for MSG or salty dish! Pls bring back the quality of food with real "G-men" ramen! read more

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I went at around 9:45pm on friday and it was very busy so it is better to reserve in advance. You can choose to be seated at either the bar or a table. There are two menus. One for appetizers and ramen. The other was for drinks. I got the rcmp (stands for red chili miso pepper) ramen (pork bone broth tonkotsu with thick ramen). The ramen was very tasty and I finished it in 15 minutes. Portion was okay size. Restaurant feels like a small authentic japanese style ramen shop. They have anime/manga books in the front waiting area so people can read as they wait to be seated. They take cards or cash. However, you need to show ID if signature for card is required. Service was good. There was around 4-5 waitors despite it being a small restaurant. read more

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G-men Ramen located at the fish market of Richmond. We here for a simple and quick lunch. The restaurant had a very modest setting and plain decoration. The service was quick and cordial, however. Ramen certainly were the only ones we tasted. It's good. read more

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One of THE best ramen places in the Vancouver/Richmond area. Noodles are cooked perfectly springy and the broth is thick and tasty. The portions are average, same as what you would find at other ramen restaurants. The pork can be a hit-or-miss as depending on what area of the pig you get. You cannot choose broth strength or how well the noodles get cooked, unlike some other ramen places. However, I have never had a bad experience. This is one of my top choices when going out for ramen and I always leave satisfied. read more

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I love G-men Ramen!! They have excellent ramen, tons of tasty appetizers, and friendly service. They are always very busy, so I would recommend getting there early or having a friend put down their name first. I've waited 20-30 minutes for a table, on average. Parking is not that great, as we all know in the Alexandra Road area. Appetizers I've tried include the chicken karaage, tako wasabi, and beef yukke. These are just a few out of the huge selection on their menu! Their beef yukke are in limited quantities, but it's soooo good. The creamy raw beef with quail egg on top - delicious! The tako wasabi is crunchy and the wasabi really hits the nose. They are perfect with the crispy seaweed wrappers! And their chicken karaage - huge, juicy, perfectly fried pieces, paired with a Japanese mayo. The 9 pieces alone can fill you up fast! Now onto their ramen. The ramen noodles are never too soft or over boiled, and the soft boiled flavoured egg is perfection. The chashu is quite lean, which is what I normally go for if given a choice, but still tender. I've tried their miso ("most popular choice") and tan tan men ("forever tan tan"). Both are great choices with amazing broths! Although I do wish that the egg is included with the ramen. Adding everything together, the ramen can come to $11 or more per bowl. Unfortunately, last time, their beef yukke was sold out. To be fair, it was a later dinner (like 8:30 pm) so I guess that's understandable. I know I'll be back soon to fulfill my beef yukke craving!! read more

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My long overdue second visit after my first UYE and first Yelp event meeting fellow Yelpers. The tan tan noodle is the best for my taste. I've tried the soupless ramen, and the shio ramen. I like the tan tan the most. It's very different than the Chinese vesion of tan tan. Both have it's merits, but in terms of noodle quality, the ramen noodle here beats out all that I've tried. This place sets the standard for ramen noodles. Perfect texture in terms of chewiness. Why not 5 stars? because I find that some of the broths a bit too salty for my taste, including the soupless ramen. That, however, will not deter me from coming back. The chicken karaage here rocks! Best I've had. The batter was light and seasoned perfectly, with the inside chicken juicy. read more

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I've been opting for takeout where possible instead of dining in. I went to G-men for takeout and had a brief experience, which is what I expect during these pressing times. Upon arrival, the waiting area has been blocked off and the host was extremely prompt to greet us, ready to seat us. He was wearing a mask which made me feel safe as a customer. I informed him we called ahead for takeout and he promptly grabbed our name and our order. Payment was contactless via card machine and then we were on our way. I ordered the shoyu tonkotsu ramen with added menma. As most soup noodles joints do, they separated the ramen & toppings from the broth. Great move as it holds the integrity of the noodles instead of having them soak in the broth while waiting to be consumed. One thing that G-men did perfectly to the T was the portion of the noodles to broth to container. Often the noodle to broth ratio is off and causes the container to overflow. Taste is still on point and encore mention of the integrity of the noodles in the takeout container. read more

Came across this place by accident and decided to give it a go. It's wedged between the more "famous" Kam Do and Cattle Hot Pot restaurants. Parking in this plaza sucks in general, mainly because there aren't anywhere near enough spots in the back. There is more parking available in the adjacent plazas, at great risk of being towed. If you look at the fine print on the front sign, you'll realize it's actually run by the same people who used to run G-Men (Continental Plaza). Inside it looks like many other ramen places (old-style Japanese wood decor). The staff still speak Japanese as opposed to Chinese. Yay! There are also some vintage (maybe 1960s?) Japanese posters for beer, which really does add to the ambience. Makes you think back to when times were simpler. Most tables were for 2-4 people, but there is 1 table in the back that can maybe hold 6. It looks like they recycled their old menus from the G-Men days. The back half of the menu is taped up with an "X", with big black Sharpie writing saying the food is "not available". Talk about ghetto. We had a good chuckle. They also have chili and crushed garlic, but unlike Benkei, this stuff isn't refrigerated (which may not be a bad thing). Our garlic container had been mostly cleaned out by the people before us though (the staff should've checked), so we stole a container from the next table over. I had the RCMP ramen. Yes, they named a bowl of noodles after the same people who impound your car if you go 40 km/h over. I thought it meant it would taste really porky (har har), but nope, it was actually a pleasant spicy tomatoey-type broth. I like how they put a nice little pile of shredded green onion on top of the noodles. The noodles are just like what I remember from G-Men, nice and springy. They do have other izakaya-type items, but we didn't go for this. Based on the prices (some $6-10 per dish), I can see this adding up really quickly if you're not careful. Can't comment on the taste, but the pictures definitely looked yummy. One thing here is that tea is NOT free. My friend got charged $1 for a green tea. Good thing I ordered ice water. The tea is an actual tea bag in a cup, which probably explains the additional cost. It's not the world's best value, but the food is very decent for the price. Can't complain. read more

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This place was fantastic! I am not the biggest ramen fan but I being a supportive wife went along for the ride because my husband has really wanted to try this place. Well it definitely did not disappoint my Chicken don bowl was delicious! Highly recommend! Not only that but the staff are very friendly and professional! read more

G-men Ramen - Chicken don bowl - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Came here for a ramen after work. I remember enjoying the dishes here including Tan Tan men and haven't gone here for ages so I went here for dinner. So I ordered Tonkotsu Shio ramen($8.95 )and it tasted alright in my opinion. Somehow noodle to soup ratio was 1:2 and some might find the portion small needing to order kaedama. It was right portion for me though. I didn't like at dente texture, but prefer softer noodle. Soup was lighter than most places. Shio ramen tasted okay overall and the dish lacked topping. Soup portion was big and needed bit more noodle to have balanced noodle to soup ratio. Service was fast and attentive. Price was good for what it is. However I'd rather go to Hakkaku Ramen or pay bit more to eat at Marutama for a plentiful of toppings and good price. It's slightly lesser price than Marutama and paying $1.50 extra for eggs didn't sound right to me. read more

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This is one of my favourite Ramen places in town. There is limited seating . More of a place to take a party of two . But the places focuses only on Ramen. The bowls are a good portions . Cost generally $10.95 and are very flavourful . Choose between a soft or harder noodle is a nice option. Service was kind and prompt . It can be quite a trick to find parking anywhere on Alexandra rd , but once you get in the atmosphere is warm and quaint . My wife ordered the reddish RCMP Ramen bowl and loved it read more

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This is definitely one of the better ramen restaurants I have dined at in recent memory. The line up is long and there does not seem to be enough seats. We sat in the bar area but it is covered up and you cannot watch the staff making the food. Service was minimal. You flag staff down to place your order, food gets dropped off and you flag staff down to pay the bill. Luckily, they accept credit cards payment here. We ordered a number of items: tori karaage, pork gyoza, tonkotsu miso ramen and tonkotsu shio ramen. You do not get to customize the broth, pork or noodles here that other restaurants offer. The karaage was nicely fried and the batter was just right - not too heavy. Pork gyoza was average. My bowl of tonkotsu shio ramen was amazing. The broth was rich and creamy. The noodles had a nice chew. The pork slices were flavourful. Overall, a really satisfying bowl of ramen. read more

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Update: after many visits since this review, while I still think this is the best Ramen in town, consistency issues (sometimes the broth isn't as rich, but always still very good) I'm revising to 4.5 stars. Best ramen in town (and frankly as good as anything we had tried in Japan). However quality does fluctuate from 5 stars to 4 and back again depending on how busy it is, which chef, etc, sometimes the thicker sauces can be watered down *slightly*, but this is still as good as it gets. My wife, the traditional ramen lover, likes how it tastes exactly like this shop she ate at everyday when we were in Tokyo. I personally can't live without their version of tan tan noodles (similar to the Deer Garden one, but thicker). Always a bit of a wait, though, especially if you have more than just 2 people. read more

Came across this place on accident one night. Surprisingly we came when there was no wait, but within minutes, about 10 people had lined up, waiting for a table. Luckily, the tables turn over relatively fast and we were seated within 5 or so minutes. The menu is pretty expansive for a ramen house - so many options! I decided to go with the classic Tonkatsu Miso ramen and my friend tried the other broth I was curious about - the Tan tan men. I thought the peanut broth was good, but a little too rich for me to have a whole bowl of. The tonkatsu miso ramen broth was not as complex in profile as I've experienced at other places, but it was still a solid stock and the noodles were pretty good as well. Appetizer-wise, the beef tataki was disappointing - the picture made it look bigger than the portion actually was - it was so tiny.. and not very flavorful/fresh. But my favorite part of the meal was the Chicken Karaage - it was delicious! Juicy and tender on the inside, golden crispy on the outside with just the right amount of seasoning... so good. Definitely try it if you come here! read more

G-men Ramen - Tonkatsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

A friend of mine stated we .just try this place. Was not dissatisfied, got the tan tan with the extras; creamy broth is good to the last drop. With just a small kick of spice sends it to the top, I recommend to try at least once read more

I'm not a big fan when it comes jap ramen but this place changed my mind. ITS SOOOO GOOOD HERE . Broth is perfect , very flavourful and not overly oily , and the noodle texture is good too read more

Spent the weekend in Richmond trying @gmen_ramen 's Tsukemen daily special, Nori Ontama Don, Takowasabi and Pan Fried Ebi Gyoza. Our must try item of the night was 100% the Pan Fried Ebi Gyoza, it's served with the thinnest crispy wrapper I've ever had, and it's filled with the juiciest, warm stuffing of shrimp, pork and chives and served with a tart ponzu-like vinegar sauce. The Tsukemen was alright, I wish the broth was hotter, it was a but too lukewarm for Tsukemen that we are used to. The takowasabi had a definite wasabi flavour, but it overpowered the whole dish. For the price, I wouldn't get it again unless I'm with a group to share it with. Finally, the Nori Ontama Don was good. The egg was perfect and the green onion and rice were great, but unfortunately the Nori paste was too overwhelming. It's got a fermented aftertaste on the palate and that along with the takowasabi wasn't ideal. It ruined the dish for us ): Here's hoping Gmen reduces the wasabi in the takowasabi and replaces the nori paste with something else for an overall more balanced dish :)) Rating: Quality for Price: +0.5 Taste: +0.5 Experience: Gmen is one of my top 5 richmond ramens BUT we were trying to be adventurous. I would stick with the tried and true items if you want to be guaranteed a good evening. We paid around $35 before tip and we unfortunately weren't wowed this time around. read more

G-men Ramen - Tsukemen daily special, Takowasabi and Nori Onsen Don - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Small-ish ramen shop among the many restaurants on Alexandra Rd. in Richmond. Had a few parties waiting in line to get in for Saturday lunch. Ordered the lunch special, with a tonkotsu shoyu ramen with a bowl of tuna rice, for $15.50. The ramen was pretty decent. Nice broth. The noodles are on the harder side, but still pretty good. Not a whole lot of pork in the ramen, but the tuna in the rice bowl made up for it. Overall a good meal. read more

G-men Ramen - tuna rice and ramen lunch special - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Small little place tucked in with the many other delicious restaurants on Alexandra Road Ramen is the perfect dish to have on cold, rainy November nights. We went here to try the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen. It was just what we needed to fill our bellies. Thick noodles, seaweed, and fatty cha sui in savoury pork bone broth with a hint of soy sauce. As usual, parking in this area is tough, and beware of lot patrollers. read more

One of my favorite Ramen place in Richmond and my personal top 5. The atmosphere and design really remind me of what you would see in Japan. The place is small and usually expected to wait to get a seat due to its size, but it was worth the wait for me on every visit. The ramen has the perfect blend of seasoning (it may be salty to some users), broth texture (not to heavy) and the overall blend that compliments all of the ingredients in a bowl. Some people add seasoning halfway through the dish to add a new flavor, but I prefer to eat them as is because, to me, a good dish doesn't require additional seasoning unless instructed by the chef. I would go back again for more and my favorite ramen is the TanTan Men, but it may be a hit or miss. read more

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I ordered tan tan ramen and takoyaki and they were all great. The tan tan ramen is very hearty and very peanuty. I also love the takoyaki. It's crips on the outside. I came at 1130 on a Saturday and there is no queue. The service is very fast. read more

G-men Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Honestly the best ramen I ever had. I got the tonkotsu shio ramen. The noodles were chewy and the marinated egg was perfect. What stole the show was the broth. It was creamy and flavorful. I like my broth fatty but they also have an option for less fatty broth. You can also choose how you want your noodles, soft or hard. The place is small so there is limited seating, but we didn't wait that long for a party of 4. The service wasn't that great though. For about 15 minutes our waiter kept passing our table and talking with another waiter. We had to wave for someone to get our drink orders then had to let him know we were ready to order. No water refills. The food came fast though. read more

G-men Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Came here for lunch and was lucky to be seated right away! Ordered the lunch special with shoyu ramen and spicy tuna yukke for around $16 and added the takoyaki and chicken karaage as well! I asked for the noodles to be hard and with less oil and both were presented as requested! With nice toothsome ramen noodles and a hearty chicken broth that isn't too salty or had floating oil bits! The half egg was perfectly cooked and the chashu was thin but had edible meat! The only thing is the amount of noodles was too much for the toppings but that is expected at ramen place. Good thing we ordered the chicken karaage because it came with 4 HUGE pieces of chicken lightly battered and fried expertly! The yukke don was actually our favourite of the meal with quite a bit of chopped tuna atop some sushi rice with strands of onion and cucumbers. It was extremely flavourful and was refreshing against the heavier food on the table! The takoyaki wasn't as amazing being overloaded with sauce and a little bit soggy. Overall, great place for ramen with good service and although a small menu, food is done well! Go for the yukke don! read more

I absolutely love this place. It is so convenient that it is open late and actually is delicious. I've been going through the menu and trying different kinds, and so far you can't go wrong with any. There is usually a bit of a wait, but nothing too long. Only street parking. Gyoza are really flavorful and crispy. If you like spice, you'll like the RCMP ramen. Adding eggs are extra if you wanted to add any. Usual sides are at the table of garlic, vinegar and chili spice. Can't go wrong with any order! read more

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If you're really into a robust and pungent in your face flavor of pork (tried the tonkatsu) this place is hands down for you. The broth is thick and portion generous. Unfortunately this is not the kind of ramen I enjoy. The pungency of the pork flavor was too much for me and kind of makes me gag. Service is so kind. And the tori Kara age was nice. Debit or cash only read more

Very busy shop and you better pray to the parking gods to find a spot nearby. I appreciate that there is minced garlic for you to add, but it didn't add a lot of flavour to my bites since it was raw. It did however give me a strong garlic breath to scare Dracula away. Was interested in getting the soupless ramen because I usually like my soup noodles quite dry. It was nice, there is just a bit of soup in the bottom so your noodles don't dry out. But I figured that ramen is the type of food that should indeed by served with a bowl full of soup. Overall you get average ramen, which is still good, but since Vancouver has a gazillion ramen shops, this wouldn't be near the top in my books. read more

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Came here because my 14 yr old son LOVES RAMEN. This is pretty much a textbook ramen joint. Karaage was good here. The ramen broth was super rich. I personally perfer fukuoka style ramen like ichiran or danbo... but g-men is good if you like the curly style ramen. They do have a few different options you can choose from here. Overall this place is good for teens, and bang for your buck eaters because its a heavy meal, and you will not leave hungry! read more

We had a really bad experience with the two male servers on Feburary 16th 2019. Our cards got declined 5 times, although there was no issues with our cards. They took our ID and insisted that we should go to the atm at the hotel and get cash withdrawals to pay for the food, and didn't even check what was wrong with the machine. When we tried for the 6th time, the card went through. They made us look like total fools when it wasn't our fault. That type of attitude is unacceptable in any restaurant. Will not return again. read more

G-men Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Had a great experience here at G-Men. Fast, quick service and the staff are really friendly. The food is good, it's consistent, it's what I'd expect. I thoroughly enjoyed the ramen here and definitely will be back if I'm in the area. read more

G-men Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I thouroughly enjoyed my meal here. I came at 9pm on a Monday night and I was surprised that there was empty seating. I had the miso tonkotsu with a bunch of extras, menma, ajitsuke tamago, mushrooms...tastes like the stuff in Japan! Finally found a place! Since it wasn't too busy, there was no delay in receiving any service etc. This place accepts debit/credit card, with a minimum order amount as well. Here's a tip, parking will be easier to find a couple blocks away. Metered street parking available until 9pm. read more

G-men Ramen - Miso tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I love the Tonkotsu ramen, and chicken karaage here. The broth is super rich, albeit a bit on the salty side. I really think in terms of intensity, it's one of the ramen with most kick and umami in the Pacific Northwest. highly recommended. P.S: This gets super busy during evenings, so best to give yourself some time to get a table. read more

I used to live in Bellingham, Washington and my friends and I would drive up to Richmond just to eat here. We still stop in whenever we're in town. Aside from the wait to get a seat, the service is fast and reliable and they are pretty efficient when it comes to getting people in and out. I hope one day they can expand or move to a bigger place so that you don't feel like you have to shovel your food into your mouth to not be glared at by the people waiting. The food is great and the staff are nice as well! read more

G-men Ramen - Miso Ramen with wood ear mushrooms and egg - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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If you're looking for a good ramen place to try around Vancouver, this is not the one. I had been hearing and reading a couple of reviews about this place saying its one of the OG ramen places in Vancouver. To be honest, I am disappointed. I came in for the first time a couple of months ago but did not have a chance to review. I was about to rate this place 3 stars and thought to myself maybe I ordered the wrong item. I ordered their shoyu ramen. But recently I went back and ordered their spicy trap ramen (it's really a trap) and man.. I got even more disappointed. I also got their chashu don as a side, but that did not even improve my disappointment. On the other hand, the staffs are friendly and one of the best one I have ever met. It's unfortunate that this place has such an amazing customer service but none can be said about their food. I know this place can do better. read more

G-men Ramen - Spicy trap - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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