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Rainy days call for a warm bowl of ramen, so I finally tried another ramen joint in Vancouver. I'd heard good things about Horin and, of course, we had to wait in line for almost an hour (weekend, around 5:30 pm). All in all, it was a so-so experience. I appreciated the options to customize the noodles, saltiness, etc., but found the tonkotsu to be quite light. We ordered The One (which comes with four chashu and an ajitama egg) for $17.90, which is actually reasonable, plus an extra $2.50 for gyoza and a side salad. I did enjoy having the aburi chashu.
The ramen is here is delicious! The ramen is very customizable. You can customize your noodle firmness, soy sauce, broth richness, and spice level. I got everything medium and it was perfect. If you like spice, the horin chilli sauce is not that spicy so you should ask for more sauce on the side. However, the broth does get a bit spicy closer to when you finish since the chilli has settled to the bottom. The small portion was enough to fill me up as well. The service is great too. They greet you when you first enter and check in once in a while to refill your water.
Finally tried this place after hearing about it everywhere. I ordered the Ajitama (ramen with egg), and we all chose the combo, which is such a good deal since it lets you add one side and one salad. Highly recommend getting the combo so you can try more dishes. We ordered the horin gyoza, chicken nanban, chashu bowl, and matcha tiramisu. The must-try is definitely the chashu bowl. The flavour was so good that we actually talked about ordering it as our main next time. The matcha tiramisu was also delicious and reminded me of the dessert at Ichiran in Japan. The chicken nanban came highly recommended, but we didn't finish it because there was just too much sauce. I would probably ask for the sauce on the side next time. The worst part of our visit was how long it took to get seated. The servers didn't seem very efficient. They kept seating smaller groups who arrived after us and didn't try to adjust any tables, even though moving people around a bit could have gotten us in much earlier. Overall, I still prefer the broth at Ramen Danbo, but the aburi pork belly chashu here is better. Next time, I would probably just get the chashu bowl or try a different ramen.
My friend recommended this place and sure enough it was really good! I'm not a big fan of pork but the original ramen was made and blended so good together that I couldn't help but to devour it! The matcha tiramisu we had also were delicious, not too sweet which I luved a lot. They also have those fun japanese toilets set that have seat warmer lol. The staff are polite and say greetings in a Japanese style to everyone, u will luv the energy. *keep in mind that it gets very busy so be sure to have reservations at least cause it's popular and for a good reason.
Ramen is always a good choice on rainy days. Don't advise parties bigger than 4 people, even sitting 4 people could take a bit of time. The food was very tasty and good portions.
If comfort had a passport, it would stamp Horin Tonkotsu Ramen in Vancouver's West End as a mandatory stop. I ducked in on a drizzly evening, and the cozy, steamy atmosphere felt like a warm hug from someone who really knows how to boil pork bones. The menu focuses on tonkotsu ramen, and they take their broth seriously rich, creamy, and full of that deep umami magic that makes you briefly question every instant noodle decision you've ever made. I went classic with their signature bowl and immediately understood why this place stays busy. The broth was silky and perfectly balanced, the noodles had just the right springy chew, and the slices of chashu pork practically melted like a well-timed compliment. Even the soft-boiled egg was a tiny masterpiece, with a golden yolk that could star in its own food commercial. Service was friendly and efficient, despite a steady crowd of ramen seekers. The atmosphere is casual but inviting, with the gentle clatter of chopsticks and the occasional happy slurp creating a soundtrack of pure satisfaction. Horin doesn't just serve ramen, they orchestrate a soul-soothing experience that makes you forget Vancouver rain and embrace noodle nirvana. Very good? Absolutely. Borderline life-changing? Let's just say I'd cross town in a snowstorm for another bowl.
Great spot for ramen! Good texture of noodles, creamy broth and bouncy eggs. Enjoyed the seared char siu, bean sprouts and green onions in my bowl as well. The small size was still very filling and tasty.
I liked it. There was another place that had a really long line, but this place was fine. The broth was good and made better with the spices. It's a long restaurant with a lot of rows of tables for two people. You do need to wait outside before they seat you. It's a little awkward. But the matcha tiramisu was delicious.
The ramen is chewy as the broth has layers of flavor but is also at the right amount of thickness, you can tell, it took a long time to cook. The staff is friendly and service is quick as well. Because of its popularity, you would need to come in at a good time for a chance to take a seat.
We stopped by as there isn't the usual line outside and was curious. What's all the hype about? I had The One and was slightly disappointed as I think I hyped it up in my head. It was flavourful and filling but somehow I was expecting it to blow my socks off. Overall it wasn't bad at all. Reasonably priced with just the right amount of carbs. The restaurant is tight-ish. You can definitely hear your neighbours slurping their noodles.
I've visited Horin multiple times in the past and return whenever I crave tonkotsu broth ramen. I like how you can customize your ramen as per your tastes when you order, changing the noodle texture, soup firmness, soy sauce, broth richness, chashu style and spice level. This time, I visited for their Happy Hour promotion (Mon-Thurs, 3-5pm or after 9pm), where you can get unlimited noodle refills. There is a charge if you don't finish the noodles, so order accordingly. I ordered the Chashu Ramen, which comes with 6 large slices of pork belly and an Asahi draft beer. The soup had it's typically richness and deep pork broth flavour. The spicy tare sauce makes Horin unique as it has a kick to it, but is very aromatic. The thin and chewy/firm noodles complement the soup well. For the happy hour, I ordered 2 full size orders of noodles and each came within minutes of the order. I was also very full after my meal but happy stuffed with noodles. I've visited Fukuoka, Japan and I can say that this ramen is one of the closest bowls of Tonkotsu ramen you can get outside of Japan. Will be back again.
A causal Japanese ramen spot. It was clean and the service was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. The tantan cream ramen was very flavorful. The noodles were delicious. I would have maybe changed the tofu for chashu but it was okay.
Despite the good reviews, and the long wait outside on a raining night, I was skeptical of how good it really is when it comes to chain ramen. We ordered a few different things, and were all pretty blown away by how good they are. The summer special dry ramen was very good, and full of different flavors. My kids enjoyed the curry dish. A solid choice. I got the standard tonkatsu ramen (with Ajitama), and it's probably the best bowl of ramen I've had outside of Japan. The flavor was just right, full but not over powering. Noodles are firm to my liking. You can customize your order on firmness which is nice. Though I could go even more firm. The matcha tiramisu was nice, but a tad too much cake layer at the bottom relative to the rest. This is one of those ramen places where I wish I could visit every week.
They advertise a 20 hour simmered pork ramen broth and we waited in line for this place, so had higher expectations. The broth was pretty bland to say the least. The place is very small, but move people through the line pretty quickly. read more
They have the options to choose how hard or soft the ramen noodles, soya sauce and richness level. I chose light soya sauce as they don't have the option for no soya sauce. Two noodle sizes also available to choose. It's a quick in and out place with quick turnover. Decent place to enjoy a simple ramen. read more
7 months ago
We first walked by it at 8 and the line to get in was very long. We then walked back at 9:45 and saw a much shorter line so we decided to try it. I had a small one with wood mushroom, my younger has the chashu tonkosu, and the oldest had "the one" tonkatsu combo with curry rice. The broth was amazing. You can tell it was a slow cooked broth with depth. The pork was just ok for me, I thought it was slightly overcooked. Mushroom was good tho. A Very satisfying late night meal. The service was quick, we just have to ask for water and chili sauce. read more
6 months ago
Rainy days call for a warm bowl of ramen, so I finally tried another ramen joint in Vancouver. I'd heard good things about Horin and, of course, we had to wait in line for almost an hour (weekend, around 5:30 pm). All in all, it was a so-so experience. I appreciated the options to customize the noodles, saltiness, etc., but found the tonkotsu to be quite light. We ordered The One (which comes with four chashu and an ajitama egg) for $17.90, which is actually reasonable, plus an extra $2.50 for gyoza and a side salad. I did enjoy having the aburi chashu. read more
The ramen is here is delicious! The ramen is very customizable. You can customize your noodle firmness, soy sauce, broth richness, and spice level. I got everything medium and it was perfect. If you like spice, the horin chilli sauce is not that spicy so you should ask for more sauce on the side. However, the broth does get a bit spicy closer to when you finish since the chilli has settled to the bottom. The small portion was enough to fill me up as well. The service is great too. They greet you when you first enter and check in once in a while to refill your water. read more
Finally tried this place after hearing about it everywhere. I ordered the Ajitama (ramen with egg), and we all chose the combo, which is such a good deal since it lets you add one side and one salad. Highly recommend getting the combo so you can try more dishes. We ordered the horin gyoza, chicken nanban, chashu bowl, and matcha tiramisu. The must-try is definitely the chashu bowl. The flavour was so good that we actually talked about ordering it as our main next time. The matcha tiramisu was also delicious and reminded me of the dessert at Ichiran in Japan. The chicken nanban came highly recommended, but we didn't finish it because there was just too much sauce. I would probably ask for the sauce on the side next time. The worst part of our visit was how long it took to get seated. The servers didn't seem very efficient. They kept seating smaller groups who arrived after us and didn't try to adjust any tables, even though moving people around a bit could have gotten us in much earlier. Overall, I still prefer the broth at Ramen Danbo, but the aburi pork belly chashu here is better. Next time, I would probably just get the chashu bowl or try a different ramen. read more
My friend recommended this place and sure enough it was really good! I'm not a big fan of pork but the original ramen was made and blended so good together that I couldn't help but to devour it! The matcha tiramisu we had also were delicious, not too sweet which I luved a lot. They also have those fun japanese toilets set that have seat warmer lol. The staff are polite and say greetings in a Japanese style to everyone, u will luv the energy. *keep in mind that it gets very busy so be sure to have reservations at least cause it's popular and for a good reason. read more
If comfort had a passport, it would stamp Horin Tonkotsu Ramen in Vancouver's West End as a mandatory stop. I ducked in on a drizzly evening, and the cozy, steamy atmosphere felt like a warm hug from someone who really knows how to boil pork bones. The menu focuses on tonkotsu ramen, and they take their broth seriously rich, creamy, and full of that deep umami magic that makes you briefly question every instant noodle decision you've ever made. I went classic with their signature bowl and immediately understood why this place stays busy. The broth was silky and perfectly balanced, the noodles had just the right springy chew, and the slices of chashu pork practically melted like a well-timed compliment. Even the soft-boiled egg was a tiny masterpiece, with a golden yolk that could star in its own food commercial. Service was friendly and efficient, despite a steady crowd of ramen seekers. The atmosphere is casual but inviting, with the gentle clatter of chopsticks and the occasional happy slurp creating a soundtrack of pure satisfaction. Horin doesn't just serve ramen, they orchestrate a soul-soothing experience that makes you forget Vancouver rain and embrace noodle nirvana. Very good? Absolutely. Borderline life-changing? Let's just say I'd cross town in a snowstorm for another bowl. read more
I liked it. There was another place that had a really long line, but this place was fine. The broth was good and made better with the spices. It's a long restaurant with a lot of rows of tables for two people. You do need to wait outside before they seat you. It's a little awkward. But the matcha tiramisu was delicious. read more
7 months ago
The ramen is chewy as the broth has layers of flavor but is also at the right amount of thickness, you can tell, it took a long time to cook. The staff is friendly and service is quick as well. Because of its popularity, you would need to come in at a good time for a chance to take a seat. read more
We stopped by as there isn't the usual line outside and was curious. What's all the hype about? I had The One and was slightly disappointed as I think I hyped it up in my head. It was flavourful and filling but somehow I was expecting it to blow my socks off. Overall it wasn't bad at all. Reasonably priced with just the right amount of carbs. The restaurant is tight-ish. You can definitely hear your neighbours slurping their noodles. read more
I've visited Horin multiple times in the past and return whenever I crave tonkotsu broth ramen. I like how you can customize your ramen as per your tastes when you order, changing the noodle texture, soup firmness, soy sauce, broth richness, chashu style and spice level. This time, I visited for their Happy Hour promotion (Mon-Thurs, 3-5pm or after 9pm), where you can get unlimited noodle refills. There is a charge if you don't finish the noodles, so order accordingly. I ordered the Chashu Ramen, which comes with 6 large slices of pork belly and an Asahi draft beer. The soup had it's typically richness and deep pork broth flavour. The spicy tare sauce makes Horin unique as it has a kick to it, but is very aromatic. The thin and chewy/firm noodles complement the soup well. For the happy hour, I ordered 2 full size orders of noodles and each came within minutes of the order. I was also very full after my meal but happy stuffed with noodles. I've visited Fukuoka, Japan and I can say that this ramen is one of the closest bowls of Tonkotsu ramen you can get outside of Japan. Will be back again. read more
A causal Japanese ramen spot. It was clean and the service was very friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. The tantan cream ramen was very flavorful. The noodles were delicious. I would have maybe changed the tofu for chashu but it was okay. read more
1 year ago
Despite the good reviews, and the long wait outside on a raining night, I was skeptical of how good it really is when it comes to chain ramen. We ordered a few different things, and were all pretty blown away by how good they are. The summer special dry ramen was very good, and full of different flavors. My kids enjoyed the curry dish. A solid choice. I got the standard tonkatsu ramen (with Ajitama), and it's probably the best bowl of ramen I've had outside of Japan. The flavor was just right, full but not over powering. Noodles are firm to my liking. You can customize your order on firmness which is nice. Though I could go even more firm. The matcha tiramisu was nice, but a tad too much cake layer at the bottom relative to the rest. This is one of those ramen places where I wish I could visit every week. read more
7 months ago
This is a super reliable ramen spot - it's not going to blow you away, but it's also not going to disappoint! read more
1 year ago
Love this place! I love their tofu veggie ramen so much that I ate it for every meal I could needless to say I recommend trying it. It is extremely busy so making a reservation is the way to go. The service is fast. Their combo is great value. Their matcha tiramisu is also the best I've had. It is a tiny canteen style restaurant with fast paced service. The staff is experienced and polite. Parking could be tricky, recommend walking here or taking public transport. Kudos to staff and management! read more
5 months ago
Amazing Ramen! I ordered the #4 Chashin Ramen bowl, which comes with extra Chashin pork. Broth was creamy and flavorful, the noodles serving was very generous even for being the regular size. Service was fantastic, with an enthusiastic greeting from all staff. The atmosphere was friendly, and the service was quick. The seating I good distance from other diners while maintaining a closeness to whoever you bring to sit across. Would definitely eat here again and finished another bowel of #4 Chashin ramen. read more
2 years ago
I find the broth for the ramen pretty oily and bland. You need to mix in the dollop of sauce for the broth to be flavorful. The ramen is ok, it just doesn't stand out to me. The only nice thing here is that you can customize it. It is not a place I will crave for the ramen. read more
3 years ago
Was desperately looking for a last minute Christmas dinner and we luckily stumbled upon Horin which was near our hotel! ***What I ordered ~ **The One (Size Small & Mild Spice) 8.5/10 ~ The broth was rich, easy to eat, and flavorful. Loved that the Char Siu was cooked to perfection and was tender. Also loved the eggs! The noodles were thin and cooked to perfection. I personally love that you can customize your ramen too! Although, I was wish there more variety with flavors for the tonkotsu. Overall, Would definitely come back again. Staff was friendly, food was good, and service was super fast! The best meal for a cold day :) read more
Best ramen I've ever had hands down. The broth is perfect and delicious. The noodles firm and filling. No reservations but the wait was not too bad 30 mins and all people in the party must be present to be seated. The yelling when people come in is a bit nerve racking but still worth the visit. The Japanese music is soothing. Will def be back again! read more
1 year ago
Hands down the best ramen and dim sum I've ever had. Great service in a very quaint establishment. read more
Quick and friendly service. No line which was a blessing. My guy ordered the ramen and I got the small pork bowl and takoyaki. The ramen broth was complex and tasty and the seared pork added an additional depth to the dish. My pork bowl was a bit underwhelming. The pork was cooked a bit too much. It was a bit too crispy. For$6, I think it was not worth it. In hindsight, I wish I had ramen instead. The takoyaki was yummy and had actual pieces of octopus in there. The matcha dessert was so refreshing and creamy. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ramen. Really glad we stopped by. read more
1 year ago
Best ramen in Vancouver, it's s perfect, the sevice is very good and the experience of being in a real ramen restaurant is great read more
3 years ago
ajitama ramen with the customization (flavour: medium, Noodle firmness: firm, Broth richness: medium, House made chili: medium, Chasu: aburi) The soup was very nice and flavourful which I enjoyed. I found the medium spicy to not be spicy at all, it just tasted like white pepper. I am still a thick noodle person so I personally was not a huge fan of the thin noodles. The thing that was a little disappointing to me was the chasu. It wasn't rlly fatty or anything (which is fine) but it just didn't stand out to me at all. Even though I chose the aburi option, it seems like it was just for show and didn't enhance the flavour like how it is like with other places I've had. There's usually a super long line in front of this place and luckily I went a little earlier because once I got in, a line started to form. I don't really understand though because it wasn't especially good to me read more
Came for an early dinner on a weekday and there was plenty of seating/no line. Pretty well priced ramen though a few of the apps/sides looked slightly high. You can elect quite a few options to customize your ramen to your liking. The broth is rich and delicious and the charred chashu is delicious. The karaage was great as was the cucumber salad. The one downside being quantity. The chashu was quite thinly sliced. Additionally, the amount of ramen/broth in the bowl was not enough! I never understand restaurants that use giant bowls but don't fill to the top. Use a smaller bowl? Service was attentive. read more
1 year ago
Food was excellent! Horin had GREAT service with very friendly workers. Building is a very small but amazing! They cook their broth for 20 hours. We were a family of 4 and got to regulars it was more than enough, if your family does not eat much just get one regular or 2 smalls! Highly Recommend read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
This place opens relatively late as when I went it was past 9 PM, making it a great option for those on Robson later at night. The interior is bright with nice music playing in the background! I ordered the House Special with everything medium & rich broth. This has to be one of the best ramen I've had in a long while. The broth & aburi meat were tasteful, and the noodles were tasty along with having a good texture to it. It felt like ramen instead of just noodles. Coming in at $18 for a regular, it is not the cheapest option - but I would absolutely come back! read more
For the money, one of the best values in Vancouver. Excellent broth, spicy sauce is very flavorful. They seat you quickly and offer you a menu while you wait. This is about getting in and getting on your way. Ambiance is high energy and a little frantic but it works. A lot of people got it to go as well. read more
4 years ago
I wanted to go to Ramen Danbo but there was way too many people so I decided to go to Horin Ramen which is so under rated because it was actually so good. I waited 20-25 minutes in line for a table for 4 during a weekend late lunch. The store isn't very large, I think it can maybe seat 30 people max, so just keep that in mind while you're waiting. All the servers were very nice though, the food came within 5 minutes after ordering which was quite amazing. Essentially they only have one type of ramen, it just depends on how many ingredients you want. In addition you can customize it down to how much flavor you want or broth richness which is pretty interesting because I've never been able to customize either of the two things in ramen before. I ordered The One which has all the side ingredients and it was actually delicious. The broth is amazing, its not too dense and salty which is what happens at many other ramen places. I also appreciate that they have a lot of broth as the broth was definitely the star of the show. The pork was okay but I thought it was interesting trying the Aburi Chasu versus the original which had more of a smoky flavor. The egg was so good too, as per usual... I can definitely eat 5 more of just these types of egg. Overall, honestly Horin Ramen exceeded my expectations by a long shot and I will definitely be coming back again when in Vancouver for more. Maybe next time I will try it with more spice just for an extra kick of flavor. read more
1 year ago
Great tasting authentic ramen, very yummy gyoza. Strongly recommend to go eat at Horin ( Metrotown or Robson Street) read more
Came over to Horin the first time cause the lineup at Danbo was too long. It was just a quick ramen fix but was pleasantly surprised that it was comparable to Danbo. Service was good and servers were very attentive It was a narrow shop and the atmosphere was rather nice. Comfortable seating with nice lighting. I picked the original ramen, noodles were thin and firm, you get to choose the broth, and the fatness. Oh also the degree of spice as well. Overall I'd say it's very decent. I do still prefer danbo tho. I think it's just a better umami in the broth. Really just about personal preference. Food 7.5 Service 8. Ambiance 8. Value 8 read more
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