First time trying out Ramen Arashi. They have several locations (Banff, Canmore, Calgary and…read moreVictoria). We dropped in for a late Wednesday lunch (1:30pm). Friendly, all Japanese staff. The inside can seat 20 individuals. Service was friendly and waters refilled several times. - Original tonkotsu ($15.99) - pork bone broth was light. Lacked a creamy, rich complexity. Asked for my noodles firm, which had a decent bite. Best item was the two slices of chashu, torched and tender. - Yuzu shio ($15.99) - switched for rice noodles ($1.00 extra). Yuzu broth had a slight citrusy note. Plenty of noodles but only one chashu slice. Decent ramen at RA. 3.5 stars.

Service was very good…read more The menu is exactly the same no matter which location you go to it seems, which is not a bad thing. You know what to expect. I really appreciate that you can "mix and match" menu items, choosing a broth, noodle type, and toppings from different parts of the menu. We got original tonkotsu, and Yuzu shio but with vegetarian toppings. Noodles are just the right firmness, and the broth is well balanced, not too rich, not too salty. It felt like a big space for the number of tables, which was nice, not crowded. Would definitely recommend.

What a surprise find in Penticton!! A Japanese-run ramen shop!!…read more The menu was contemporary and creative. It even offered a creamy vegan ramen which was AMAZING! It's one of the best ramen broths I've ever had! I'll admit it was a little strange to see cilantro in top of ramen, but it worked. There was also shredded cabbage, negi/leeks, carrots and smoky tofu. The soup was super decadent and creamy with a deep shiitake flavor. I don't know how they got this broth so good but I was sure not to let it go to waste. I finished as much of it as I could. The bf ordered the KOJO Chicken Ramen. The chicken was tender and lightly grilled on the outside for extra umami. There was a nice balance of veggies and the egg was a bit overdone for a ramen egg but was fine for his preferences. We also shared the veggie roll. It was pretty simple and tasted as you would expect. Call it blasphemy but I loved the ramen broth so much I dipped the sushi in the broth instead of shoyu. I stand by my decision. If you live in Penticton, I hope you become a regular here. If you're visiting, you definitely need to reserve a meal here. The food is top notch!

has to be the BEST sushi in Penticton... Staff always welcoming & grateful for the visits. My…read moreteenager loves the sauces. My picky 8 yr old has never complained about Sushi Kojo. Dine in or to go, food quality does not change. We now live in Edmonton and Sushi Kojo is a must on our places to eat when coming Home to Penticton.

Really delicious food and they have free parking if you scan the QR code inside! Good value,…read morefriendly and fast service.

Another surprisingly cold day in Kelowna for us and after a quick trip up to Myra Canyon in our…read moreshorts and t-shirts, we were desperate for some warmth. We browsed through Google search for some hot soupy meals and came across TZone. You can never go wrong with ramen on a cold rainy day. I ordered the Ebi Mayo and a BBQ pork ramen because you have to have a classic tonkotsu when comparing ramen places and that was the closest I could get. Plus I love BBQ pork. The Ebis were surprisingly big and perfectly fried but I just remembered they were using Tiger shrimp so that makes sense I like the crispiness of the batter without it being oily at all. The mayo was quite spicy sooooo if you can't take spice I would ask for the sauce on the side. 5/5 The BBQ PORK RAMEN had chunks of BBQ pork instead of the classic thin slices of pork belly. I liked it for the slight char on the outside a and the tenderness of the pork on the inside. They managed to make it still melt in your mouth tender. Soup base was pretty solid with no MSG but it was with chicken broth! Ramen noodles were standard and cooked to al dente. 4/5 My friends ordered the chi-Ku-wa-crispy Japanese rolled fish cake with cream cheese inside and garlic mayo sauce. It was yummy with the spring of the fish cake and the creaminess of the cheese. I don't usually go to Asian restaurants when visiting Kelowna but this will now be our backup plan whenever we are craving some soupy noodles

Small cosy atmosphere. We were there for Sat lunch and had to wait for seats to clear. It's a small…read moreplace, and likely you will have to share a table. Food Presentation and service were good, but the ramen was so so. The noodles were soft and soggy. They taste and the texture were identical to frozen microwave noodles quality that you get from Asian supermarkets. The soup base was on the bland side. Not the best or above average ramen I have had.

Very small place. Only one table with seating for 6, otherwise a bunch of bench seats…read more Great broth. The tiger ramen broth is a combo of pork, chicken, and fish stock. Great flavour, it's on the lighter side which is fine. The ramen is chewy, pork chashu is tender and a bit fatty which I like. Great place to stop by for your ramen fix on your travels.

This ramen spot is easily the best ramen in Kamloops. The service is friendly and fast and the food…read moreis amazing. The spicy ramen was absolutely delicious. The chicken karaage and gyoza were really good too. Definitely will be back again.

We were driving back home after a hike and decided on a whim to check out Wakayama for our weekly…read moretake-out treat. I ordered the spicy red tonkatsu and my boyfriend got the miso tonkatsu ramen. We called in our order and were told it would be ready in 10 mins. When we picked up the containers, we were told to keep them upright to avoid spilling. When we got back home we heated up the soup and poured it over the noodles, excited to take a bite. The broth was good but not great, with a simple tonkatsu flavour profile, similar to a Chinese style noodle soup broth.The noodles were thick wavy and unfortunately rather clumpy. My boyfriend said the black fungus in his soup tasted stale. I enjoyed my soup and toppings but wished there was more besides charsiu and scallions. The egg was excellent! I should mention that we've been to Japan several times so are used to a certain level of quality when it comes to ramen. While Wakayama was decent, sadly we don't think we'll be back for another visit. Parking is easily found on the lot just outside.

B and I were hoping to visit Mission Hill. Unfortunately, due to Covid, they required a…read morereservation. So, we had no choice but had to turn back. We decided to go for lunch somewhere and on Yelp, I found Kojo is nearby. We decided to come here for lunch. This place operates like cafe style or like food court style. You have to walk up to pay and you have to serve yourself for water. The food was super delicious. This place is pricy. However, I do like the food presentation. We ordered a spicy tuna to share, unagi aburi and a salmon aburi. Food was delicious. Everything made just like the way we normally get or tasted like from what you get at the sushi restaurant from Vancouver. This place is ran by authentic Japanese people. Inside is super small and seats are very limited. Overall, good food.

The food is delicious and the staff are very friendly, even remembering my name after awhile…read more I highly recommend!

Just opened last week Cafe Style…read moreNice menu Good prices Good portions Bright Clean Fast Friendly Ramen soup delish Mushroom Burger delish Will come back again Very convenient Good parking Clean Washrooms

While we enjoyed trying something new, we didn't feel like our orders were exactly right. My son's…read moreburger was supposed to have lettuce and tomato that was missing, but he liked that the burger was medium well. I enjoyed my Ramen but felt the oil all pooled on the top, which didn't necessarily add flavor. My husband enjoyed his two tacos, but there was only one option for a side which he didn't want. The triple food type offering was nice as we were all able to enjoy our preferred food.

So, this place is like a bar and bistro with a full menu. We came to eat and was one of the first…read moreones but by 7 there were many more people. Not loud or rowdy at all, and felt more like a restaurant than a bar honestly. I'm writing this review because it's spring and this ski resort is mostly empty, and a ski resort in the middle of the Okanagan is not where I would have expected to find a ramen menu in a bar-bistro. Yet they reassured me the chefs were trained properly. So I decided to be brave and give this place a chance. I was pretty glad I was open minded. Myself and 2 of my kids had ramen. One had chicken broth which was not bad. Mine was a miso and mushroom garlic / "black oil" broth. I added egg and roasted pork belly. My summary is - I'm satisfied with this ramen. It's pretty good considering where it is. It's not the same as Vancouver ramen but it's still good in its own right and I would have it again. Pork belly - this was EXCELLENT. Crispy and full of flavour. Wow. Egg - decent ramen - thick, it was ok. Doesn't stand out but good enough. Broth - it's thick. It's not miso. It's not tonkatsu either. It's kinda like curry but not spicy. I mean curry like in consistency. However it's interesting enough. Stuff - bamboo. Green onions, though cut kinda funny. Anyways, give this place a chance. The burger according to my burger fan daughter was really good, and my wife's winter vegetable torte was really good too.

Food is good but the service was terrible . I went there 5 times hoping it would improve but it did…read morenot . Once they seat you the servers stop making eye contact with you. We sat for 20 minutes with no service . Keep in mind the place was nearly empty . There were only 3 other tables with people . There were 4 servers just walking around and socializing at the bar . We got tired of waiting at the table so I went to the bar where the service was equally poor service . I ordered 2 salads and instead they brought 2 drinks even after he repeated our order . The wait staff seemed more into themselves and socializing with one another over serving customers . Once they do take your order they go right back to ignoring you . Took 4 times asking to actually get water. I don't often write reviews , I hope they improve their service because the food is worth it . We don't care about the low cut shirts and hiked up skirts on the waitresses , just provide good service please