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    Gmen Japanese Ramen and Tapas

    3.5 (55 reviews)

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    Okonomiyaki + Takoyaki Set and Miso Ramen
    Hubert Y.

    Came back after all these years. Service is super friendly. Ambiance, is great. Lots of seating. Good for medium size groups. We started with a full order of Chicken Karaage, which my son loves, and the Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki set -- it's basically half order for each. Both taste great. My wife and I both had the Miso Ramen, which were delicious, but for some reason it didn't sit well with us. There might be something in the broth that didn't agree with our system. So this might be the last time we'll be back for ramen at this place. Or, we might just have to shrink down to just ordering appies if we ever find ourselves at this place again. 3 stars because of how we reacted to the food. Otherwise, I think this place is pretty good. Everyone else in the resto seems to be enjoying their food.

    Karage and set meal
    Mika I.

    Such an amazing restaurant for ramen! We love it so much that we bring everyone here. Quality is top notch and the service is always so warm and kind. The decorations are very unique and make the dining experience that much more enjoyable. Such a wide variety of foods that you'll have to go back to try more!

    Tuna Don and half portion Shio Ramen
    Rocky P.

    Lunch special was shio ramen and tuna don. Good flavours but pricey for a lunch combo. Still nice to have ramen options in town.

    cold shio ramen $17.95
    Suanne L.

    Haven't been to their original location in a long time but decided to pop by when I was in the Steveston area at their second location. Went during dinner time on a Friday and they had a 2 separate waitlists for patio/indoor. Indoor luckily had no wait, but there was quite a few tables in line for patio (as expected on a sunny summer day!). Restaurant is spacious inside. For food, we opted to try their seasonal summer items and tapas. Looking at the prices, their appetizers and deep fried menu items are actually quite reasonable. We tried the aji fry ($9.5/3 pcs) and the bbq scallop with uni ($9.5/3 pcs). The bbq scallops are so worth it - I don't know a place where you can get 3 generous pieces of uni for this price! No fishy/slimy after taste at all and scallops tasted fresh. The cheese flavour is quite strong and matches well with the seafood. The aji fry is surprised us as well - really crunchy exterior and the fish was flakey. Tartar sauce seemed to be homemade - was nice and starchy and not too sour. For noodles, we got the shio ramen ($17.95). Honestly a little pricy for a bowl of ramen but portions were quite big. Noodles were your typical ramen noodles (not the thin kind) and quite bouncy and chewy. Cold broth probably helped with maintaining the texture. Broth is light with hints of pepper taste. I really liked that they used chicken thigh for its meat - I was expecting breast and was happily surprised. Arugula was crisp and fresh. Not a bad choice! We also got a cold & spicy tsukemen ($20). Was well flavoured with just a tad bit of spice. Overall, a refreshing bowl of noodles from the light broth, scallions, and cilantro. Would definitely be back!

    Jason Y.

    My girlfriend and I were supposed to go to the G-men Ramen on Alexandra Road, but stopped by here because we couldn't make it in time for the 3:00pm to 5:00pm close. We were brought with a beach-house-vibe atmosphere. When you walk in, it gives you a cozy feel. We were handed an array of menus ranging from drinks, appetizers and mains. Our choices ended with a bowl of The RCMP, Miso Ramen, the Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki Set, and two C.C. Lemon Maple Highballs. The RCMP is one of my staples for a rich bone broth noodle soup at the Alexandra location. However, this location's soup seemed like some of the fat was not rendered down properly, and could see spare pieces of lard floating in the broth. My girlfriend's Miso Ramen was also something we weren't as used to, telling from its tasteless broth, and overdone proteins. It all just tasted bland. To top it all off, the sides of the okonomiyaki and takoyaki were noticeably burnt. The whole meal fell apart for us. The only somewhat promising addition to the meal were our drinks, which showed ratio, and had a refreshing taste. Even when the waiter gave us our bill, they didn't bother asking us how everything was. Just looked like she hated her job. From this experience, we'll definitely have second thoughts about coming back.

    Vegetarian ramen (vegan)
    Matt B.

    Very poor, lazy vegetarian (vegan) ramen, among the worst in Greater Vancouver. I'm sure this place's regular ramen is fine, but their vegetarian ramen ($18 plus tax, which is vegan) is a very lazy attempt. The ramen comes with kale noodles, unseasoned tofu, seaweed, spinach leaves, corn, cherry tomatoes, and some other garnishes. The broth was a very basic miso broth, like the kind you get when you order a small $2 bowl of it to start your sushi meal. I expect a much higher quality for a ramen broth. This was super lame and unimaginative, making it one of the worst vegetarian/vegan ramens I've had in Greater Vancouver (along with Yah Yah Yah). If you're in Richmond, better go to Ramen Taka or Afuri for their fantastic vegan ramens. My wife also ordered the Cilantro Goma Tofu Salad ($7.50) and Eda Mame ($5), which were both fine from the tastes I had. Very friendly service and a beautiful location, but that can save the ramen quality. Hopefully they revamp their veggie ramen. As of now, avoid.

    Carolyn L.

    I was surprised the ramen was actually good. The reviews were pretty mixed. The prices were on the high side but then again they probably catered to tourists too. Covid safety protocols were in place. Only 1 customer (or same group) were allowed in to place order. Contact info was taken and hand sanitizer was placed by the door. Order, pay and take a seat for dining in. I had the RCMP with ajitama which was the spicy ramen with pork and chicken broth. The ramen was fresh, al dente. The broth was very rich and tasty. Service was good. Cash or debit only.

    Rebecca S.

    With the rain, rain, rain happening in Vancouver, the first thing I have been craving is Ramen! So we decided to try G-Men in Steveston area. The restaurant was fairly empty on a Saturday night, the four of us were sat right away....which to be honest, I was so grateful for! Ramen places these days seem to have endless line ups. We ordered a couple appetizers, Okonomiyaki and tori may don (fried chicken bowl on rice) And then we shared the miso ramen and added corn and egg. I loved the Okonomiyaki, it was fairly thick and had octopus and shrimp with cabbage. It was hot and crispy with the perfect mayo creaminess on top. The chicken bowl was yummy too. They know how to fry chicken and add the perfect amount of mayo and sweet sauce for a comforting bowl of goodness. Sadly, the ramen was most disappointing. The soup base wasn't as flavourful as most ramen places, we had to add a lot of fresh garlic to give it a boost of flavour. Also not a fan of the noodles, I prefer the freshly made ones. And these weren't. They also have beers on tap and every day they have some sort of drink special. For price and selection (they also have a lot of sushi options) it was a place that would fit a lot of different cravings. I would come back. They only accept cash or debit.

    Chicken Karaage and Special IPA
    Sandy Y.

    Gmen Japanese is part of the Gyoza King Group that runs other eateries in the Lower Mainland. Gmen Japanese is unlike other Japanese styles of eating. Gmen Japanese @ Stevenston is like a casual Japanese pub (Izakaya, 居酒屋), food items are usually shared by everyone at the table, similar to Spanish tapas. Most people try their signature ramen, but we have decided to eat something lighter today. Chicken Karaage/Deep Fried Chicken The chicken was tender and juicy. It was properly seasoned. Best boneless Chicken Karaage in town! Sashimi Avocado Salad Tuna, salmon, scallop, squid, tobiko, and avocado on green mix salad with wasabi shoyu dressing and mayo sauce. A very tasty dish for a reasonable price. Fresh ingredients! Gmen Japanese @ Stevenston is a ramen and tapas shop. It is located at Stevenston Village in Richmond, 3711 Bayview Street, Richmond BC. Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! (Family oriented, has high chairs and plastic cutlery) Price: $30-$50 for two (lunch) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: along neighbouring streets parking or paid street parking Tips: *has patio seating with view *has good craft beer selection *accepts cash and debit only Would I Return: Yes ‍

    Maling S.

    Cold and rainy evening and was craving ramen. I had an appointment in Steveston and was hungry before the appointment found G-Men Ramen Shop. The restaurant is bright and the tables good distance with staff wearing masks. The food came out really quickly on a Thursday evening. I ordered combo option with Miso Ramen with Takoyaki (+$4). Lovely location and fantastic service.

    Atsuage
    Lauren L.

    Our favorite Ramen shop for decades now. Since they first opened at the original location to my fave one now in Steveston. The Steveston location still has one of the original chefs still running the operation. And it's why we still keep coming back. Great service and always a positive experience. I had forgotten that they don't pan fry their Gyoza but the option of having it boiled is much healthier anyways. Otherwise if I want really good Gyoza. Yaya our Japanese food critique will make it at home. So what's a ramen girl gotta order here? Lately it's been the TLC ramen. We like the lighter tasting option of this soup. Order the noodles hard and get a side of karage or atsuage and Gyoza and it's a perfect meal.

    Miso ramen
    Tony M.

    Very good ramen for outside Japan, broth was very tasty, the pork was just ok a little tough but overall the ramen was great! Been to 2 different Glen ramen shops now and both were very good, if you have a ramen craving this place will do the trick!

    Homemade pickles and deep fried baby squid
    Gloria J.

    Food was good :) Service and was good too. I love the open space! Definitely would come back again. Parking can be tricky since they're located right in steveston but if you go early you shouldn't have a problem. I ordered their homemade pickles (it was alright), their deep fried baby squid...it was pretty good and their miso ramen.

    You can enjoy your meal with your family and dogs outside the patio! RCMP ラーメンis good!

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