There are a lot of good ramen restaurants in Vancouver, so it isn't easy to stand out in the crowd. Maruhachi Ramen manages to do so, and does it well! THE ROSES: While there's no dedicated parking, it's location in a semi-industrial area helps ensure that street parking is available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, airy dining space, with entertaining J-Pop music providing the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pleasant, efficient staff What makes MR stand out is the way it showcases 'tori-paitan' broth. While most diners are familiar with shoyu and tonkatsu broths, 'tori-paiten' uses chicken carcasses and then emulsifies the chicken bits with a blender to create a uniquely silky, creamy broth texture. It is a pleasant change of pace and really well executed. Portions and prices are reasonable. Nice choices of local and Japanese beers. THE THORNS: I honestly got nothing here. Maruhachi Ramen isn't fancy, but what it does, it does really well. THE VERDICT: This location of Maruhachi Ramen isn't super easy to find, and that's probably a good thing. If you want solid ramen and efficient service, you would be hard-pressed to find better. Highly recommend! read more

I've visited many Maruhachi locations, and I love their rich chicken broth, and the ajitama is one of my favourites. This was a new location I've never been to, and it's in a sort of industrial area near river rock casino. The street parking is limited and busy, and we had to make a few rounds. The staff was friendly, they even provided child place settings and scissors - big plus. The tamago ramen is my go to here with and order of fried garlic chips. The broth is rich and creamy. The noodles have a great chew, and you get a choice between thick or thin noodles. I do have to say the broth didn't seem as rich as their other locations, but still good. My little ones yummed it up. Always a solid choice to satisfy a ramen craving. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Came here for ramen since the ratings were so high and didn't realize what kind of ramen we were getting in to! Maruhachi features chicken broth based ramen which is lighter in flavor and with thinner noodles. The portions were good for the price (though it only comes with noodles and a few pieces of chasu) and the waiter spoke with a Japanese accent which I appreciated for the authenticity. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very cozy inside and a line quickly queued during lunchtime.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Majority of the toppings are extra (i.e. egg, bamboo, wood ear mushrooms, etc) so if you want toppings it can quickly add up. Overall the place was good and light but I personally prefer the flavor profiles of the tonkatsu broth more. read more

Originally I was going to eat across the street from this place but they said the wait was 30 minutes. So I walked directly across the street and tried Maruhachi Ra-men and I'm glad I did. The main thing was finding something my kid could eat and they had potstickers/ gyoza. We walked in and there was no wait time. The waiter sat us down quickly. He explained to me that they were low on eggs. His English was a little broken but I could understand what he was saying. I got an order of fried gyoza for the kid and I ordered the cha su ramen (mild). Man it was good. The ramen noodles were soft and had a good texture. The pork slices had a good flavor to them and were tender. The soup base was tasty. Let just say I finished the whole thing. The guy sitting next to us liked his ramen so much that he ordered and bowl. The service was great. Oh, the said they don't take cash. No worries because I was paying with credit card anyway and didn't exchange my US dollars to Canadian dollars. It was a shirt walk from the Versante Hotel. I highly recommend this place if you're ever in the area. Yummy! read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Cha shu ramen (mild) - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Great ramen for decent price! Serving size is just enough for one person, and they had a pretty good selection without making it too complicated. The broths were very flavorful yet not too salty. The soft boiled egg was very good, not over or under boiled, in my opinion. Could've been marinated a little longer though. Service was good, the waitresses were nice and even gave us baskets for our bags that would've ended up on the floor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was clean and minimalist, not too many distracting signs and whatnot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went around 4pm on a weekday and it wasn't too busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great place near the airport to stop by for some good ramen. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute and cozy, time for a quick bowl of generous noodles.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The soup base is chicken and velvety with a pleasant silky finish. The noodles are the thin type, as I mentioned they were plentiful. The four charsu slices were hefty and had meaty and fatty areas, I'd rate it a five out of ten in regards to other charsu flavor. These service is fun and fast. The waitstaff immediately tell you they are a NO cash restaurant so bring your cards. read more

The portion size was big for $15.90 (tamago Ramen) and the original Ramen was $10.90 the broth was made with a milky chicken broth and was not too heavy. A bit salty for me but the condiments helped balance it out. We added corn for extra. The restaurant was very small but the ramen came out within 10 minutes and the wait was not very long in the early morning (there was a small line right at opening time). The staff was friendly, efficient and welcoming. Lots of free parking around the area. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Tamago Ramen and original Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Small interior with limited seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I got seated at a stool which was a bit inconvenient as there were no hooks underneath the table or any place to put your jacket/bag.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly service right when you walk in. They specialize in chicken based broth. I found it creamy and rich -- it hit the spot. I don't usually finish a whole bowl of ramen but I did here! It's a good option for something quick. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Maruhachi Ra-men is a chain ramen restaurant specialized in tori-paitan (creamy chicken broth). All the servers are japanese. Expect a short wait on weekend nights as this spot is quite popular in the neighborhood. ＊Cha Shu Tamago Ramen The slow-boiled chicken chashu was tender. Perfectly cooked soft boiled ramen egg. The jammy egg yolk is an indulgence. Yet the ramen is tooooo thin for my liking. The paitan soup was also pretty bland. Of course it is nowhere comparable to chicken broth ramen I've had in Japan and Hong Kong. However it's still a great alternative to satisfy my craving for tori-paitan in North America. You can also tell they don't add MSG as none of us felt thirsty after slurping up the whole bowl. read more

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Ehhhhhhh I don't know about this place. Definitely over hyped. The seaweed is not good. You can't swap out ingredients for something else, Too many green onions. I had to add a lot of the salty sauce to make it taste better. Not many different options to choose from. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is really small, but we were seated quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was packed when we arrived.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a weird location - industrial maybe?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not sure since I'm not a local. It was convenient to the hotel we were staying in, but nothing to write home about. read more

This place is located near the River Rock Casino in Richmond. When I went on a Sunday afternoon around 2 PM, the wait was only 5 minutes. I tried their original ramen ($15 CAD) and pork curry ($8 CAD). The entrees came out after another 10 minute wait. I loved the curry as it was rich in flavor. However, the ramen was a bit bland. The broth base does taste good though. The service here is 5 stars. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Amazing spot near the airport. I got the miso ramen and my husband got the aka ramen and we both loved it. Very filling and quick friendly service. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped by for lunch today around 3pm and was seated immediately. It's a cozy spot, super lax workers, and chill vibe. I like how they have a little bar counter in the middle of the restaurant for individual diners - great for travelers fresh off the plane. This is by no means a bad review. It's the first time I've had a creamy chicken-based broth for ramen vs more traditional / common ones (eg tonkotsu, shoyu). I had the chashu tamago ramen, spicy and it was the most average tasting ramen I've had in the best way possible. The broth was rich, but plain and uninteresting. The thin noodles were abundant and had a nice texture. The chashu was thin if that's your vibe. Egg was cooked perfectly but that alone can't carry the bowl. Overall, the ramen left much to be desired. It's one of those bowls where that caddy on the side was put to great use. Poured on the salty sauce, went to town on the chili, and laid on the sesame seeds. It was a good bowl of ramen. Great for a rainy day. I've just had a lot better. 3/5, wouldn't mind stopping by again but wouldn't actively seek it out. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Chashu tamago ramen, spicy. And a pale ale - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Interesting broth. They used chicken broth for the ramen. Noodles were not the type i liked. Service was fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bowls match the lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wonder if its owned by a Japanese? Aso wakame was good. Chicken karage was pretty good too. $16 CAD for a dish includes an egg. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute Tiny place (50 capacity)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Ramen is very nice, the broth is of a velvety smooth taste that is always of great consistency. Great prices, friendly service, a must go to!!! read more

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Came with 6 ppl and seated outside with no wait. Service was attentive and friendly. Ramen was really good. The egg is by far the best I've had. Gyoza and curry rice appetizers were delicious especially the curry rice. Char shu is pretty standard. We added more orders of noodles and soup base to fully fill us up. Will come back again. read more

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=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Like chicken broth? Uno Beef Noodle across the street is busy? Just want some decent noodles in soup? Then Maruhachi may be the place for you! Good service and decent food await you here! === 2. FOOD Tamago Ramen ($14.40) With ramen it always starts with the broth and at Maruhachi it starts with the signature chicken broth which is creamy, rich, and tasty without being too salty or leaving a scratchy feeling in your mouth. The egg and slice of tender pork with noodles are a great complement to the broth...which I will be back for again soon! Classic Shoyu Ramen ($16.50) The server recommended this signature/seasonal dish, which is the only ramen bowl on the menu without chicken broth. It's a light as it gets here, as they do not have a shio ramen. But the broth is light, the menma good, and the pork is alright - not as good as the one the tamale ramen, but decent. === 3. SERVICE The service worked well in English for us; it sounded like it worked well for some other patrons who spoke Mandarin. The food was served reasonably quickly and they checked on us frequently. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It looks like a reasonably new/modern place, but small-ish in size - perhaps best for groups six in size or less. We sat outside which only had perhaps three to four tables, seating groups of 2 or 4. It was mostly sealed with transparent covers, heated by a single propane heater, which worked well enough. Wheelchairs and baby strollers would fit, perhaps better outside than in. Parking is a sport here, as the street parking is often full. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Classic Shoyu Ramen ($16.50): good choice, but I preferred the creamy chicken broth in other dishes. - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Simple and delicious! I had their Veggie Curry ramen and it was perfect. Not spicy at all and good flavor. The place was clean and the people were nice. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Veggie curry - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Short wait outside but great food inside! The egg was worth adding-and my spicy nutty broth was delicious. Cute little place to get a bite! read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Egg! - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Ended the year with a hot bowl of ramen. I Can't think of a better way than a hot bowl ramen with the hearty creamy chicken broth. As always, lots of garlic chips is required for the best flavor My egg today was slightly undercooked but that's ok. This branch isn't that big but the table turnover is quite fast so even when there is a line outside the wait isn't that long. I am quite impressed and happy that they are keeping up with their Covid protocol. They are still sanitizing their chairs and table after the guests leave. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

3 stars .. no "Wow" factor .. we are truly spoiled in Vancouver as our Ramen standard is getting higher and higher with each new entry into the Ramen Scene!! A great alternative for folk that likes to have their Ramen in a creamy chicken broth..as the founder of this chain intended..chicken being the more universal food for countries that do not eat pork, it opens up a different niche of the market ( but funny enough, they still serve Pork Chashu rather then giving guest a choice of Chicken Chashu! ) If you absolutely do not eat pork they have a Tan-men i.e. vegetables version for you! For me it is a change from the regular pork / seafood based ramen that is more popular in the World of Ramen. I tried the Original location in downtown Vancouver many many years ago and I did like it but not crazy about it as it was a fresh flavour for me and I especially like their "spicy" version. Fast forward to present and this Richmond location offers a great venue for the ones that do not dare driving downtown ( yes, many in Richmond find driving downtown a huge challenge! ). Service is friendly and the dining area is sparse in a good way, they also followed all protocol for the Covid check in procedure! My choice is Aka Ramen which is slightly different then their regular one as they added some chilli pickled radish to the soup, which gives it a slight tang, and with an extra squeeze of lemon gives it a refreshing taste. The Cha-shu Ramen comes with 4 slices of Pork Shoulder, tender and not overly fatty. Both bowls of ramen were done well but the noodles were slightly over cooked. Will ask for firmer texture next time! Parking can be an issue as this branch is located in an industrial area with only street parkings available. Busy during peak hours, so be prepared to wait in line! read more

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Dinner @marutama_canada Richmond We have ordered - Cha-shu Tamago Ramen Creamy chicken broth, Soft-boiled Egg (Soy & Pork based), extra Pork chashu, Aosa seaweed, Green onion. Served with thin noodle. - Tamago Ramen Creamy chicken broth, Soft-boiled Egg (Soy & Pork based), Pork chashu, Aosa seaweed, Green onion. Served with thin noodle. The only difference of these two bowls are just the portion of pork chashu. I really love their creamy chicken broth which is very flavorful. The Aosa seaweed is delicious. The soy sauce marinated (Ajitsuke Tamago) are egg-cellent with a nicely texture yolk. The thin ramen noodles are slight chewy and firm. You can also add $1.75 for extra ramen. Taste: 5/5 Follow me @eatisvibikki #eatisvibikki #lovetoeat #cameraeatfirst #japanesefood #japaneseramen #ramen #ajitsuketamago #chasiu #aosa #seaweed #chasiuramen #richmondfoodie #richmondbc #richmondeats #supportlocal #vancouverblogger #vancouverfoodies #vancouverfoodie #ramennoodles #japanesefoodie #美味しい #カナダ #foodielife #foodblog #foodbloggers #yelpvancouver #cravings #dinner #Vancouver #Canada read more

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Came here (February) with no expectation, we just wanted a hot soup since the weather was cold and rainy, so we searched for the closest ramen restaurant at that time. I dont eat pork, so I ordered the Tan-men which is pork free and has vegetable toppings, I was honestly surprised of how good it was, creamy, tasty with the right amount of saltiness and the spiciness is just my type of taste. My sister had the Shoyu with no added meat and she as well loved it. Highly recommended to try this awesome ramen spot, they have friendly staffs and price is just right. read more

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The food was awesome! Great service! . Yuuuuum! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It had great ambiance as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the Tamago Ramen! The only thing I didn't like was that we live more than a hundred miles away from this place . My son used a straw instead of the big spoon to slurp the broth LOL read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - My son loves this place :) - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Enjoyed the ramen. Was seated quickly and ordering was a cinch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining room was bright and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I liked the chashu (not pork belly). The broth was chicken-based and subtle in flavor, versus my preferred tonkotsu. Glad I tried it. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Delicious fresh and very flavourful ramen Excellent polite and attentive service [[HIGHLIGHT]]Richmond location very well kept and amazing courteous customer service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A restaurant that is within walking distance of River Rock (hello tourists!) and has no wait time? Yes please! So Maruhachi is specialized in chicken broth (tori paitan I believe), which is a nice change if you're always get pork broth (tonkotsu). The chicken broth is in no way less rich than pork broth, but it has a cleaner taste and still flavorful. There is also an interesting topping (soft thinly cut seaweed), which may not be everyone's taste but I kinda enjoyed it for extra fiber. I think the noodles could be a bit firmer, but that could be personal preference. The atmosphere was fine, and service was good. It's not really a place to hang around and talk, but defs good for a quick eat! read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

When my friend and I approached the restaurant, I noticed there was a short line-up to get inside so I joined the waiting line. Luckily, a table for two at the patio just opened up so we went in right away. Compared to the Marutama in downtown Vancouver (you can check out my yelp review there), we did not feel rushed and it was noticeably quieter especially in the patio area. The dining table was a bit smaller than i liked and a little wobbly. The chairs were like one of those round cylinder ottoman stools. Not really ideal but I didn't mind too much since we didn't plan to stay too long. The patio area was covered in plastic sheets so you can't really see outside clearly. But it was a nice and cool area on a hot day. They didn't provide physical menus but told us to use the QR code that's on the table so we can see it on our phones. There was no free wi-fi provided by the restaurant but they had shaw passpoint wi-fi for people who have phone plans with Shaw. The wait staff were friendly and fast. My ramen came 3-4 minutes after I ordered it. I asked for extra hot sauce and they came back with it right away. They also promptly refilled my tea. My friend ordered the Cha-shu tamago Ramen and I ordered the original ramen. The original ramen includes chicken broth, braised pork shoulder (Cha-shu), seaweed, green onions and thin noodles. My friend's ramen included the additions above plus an egg and more pork. The chicken broth tasted just OK. I wasn't blown away from the taste of the broth but it wasn't at all bland. I do admit that drinking the broth soup after eating everything else was kinda nice, flavor-wise. The cha-shu tasted nice and was very tender and was the highlight of the ramen. The thin noodles were bland and didn't really absorb the broth flavor in any way. Overall it was a pretty standard bowl of ramen to me. Prices for their ramen are fair for the Vancouver area ranging from $12-18 and the portions are slightly larger than some of the other ramen shops i've been to. Marutama is conveniently located close to Bridgeport skytrain station, just a couple minutes walk from there. So for transit users, it's a snap to get there. Parking at the restaurant is really hard to find especially during the Richmond night market opening times. There actually was a really bad traffic jam on the corner of the road making it especially hard to get there by car. I recommend parking elsewhere close by and walk a bit during heavy traffic. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to go to Marutama Richmond but it's absolutely worth a try if you haven't gone to one of their restaurants. Maybe my taste buds have evolved over the years and now that I have gone to more ramen restaurants, I can tell the difference between excellent and OK ramen. Marutama is alright but it's just OK in terms of taste. One day I'll visit downtown Vancouver's downtown Marutama again to see if they're any different that Richmond's location because I apparently wrote a glowing review there in terms of the taste. 3.5 stars out of 5 rounded up to 4 stars. read more

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Great to see the Marutama Ramen empire slowly expanding out into the burbs. This is their 5th location! This one is across the street from Daily Delicious. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 1:30pm) thinking we wouldn't have to wait. Turned out to be a 30 minute wait. There's 5 tables inside and one large table on their outdoor patio. Service is friendly and they offer you hot tea or water (hot/cold). Condiments are brought to your table; those garlic chips are the best. The menu is straightforward. If you've been to any of their other locations, expect the same. - Tamago ramen ($12.50) - asked for our noodles firm. Broth was good; creamy but lacked a bit of richness compared to their other locations. Chashu slices are thin and small but the tamago is excellent (as always). - Shoyu ramen ($13.00) - broth still has that creamy mouth feel with a subtle soy sauce flavour/note in the background. My favourite thing was actually the bamboo shoots; great chewy texture and really soaked up the broth. Spinach added some balance and healthiness to the bowl. I wouldn't come all the way out to Richmond for ramen but glad to see Marutama excelling. read more

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Staff was very nice, patient and helpful with a very chill vibe. The curry ramen flavor was one of a kind. Not to mention the black sesame sauce w greens, smoked edamame appetizer was amazing to start with. If I lived closer, I would become a regular. read more

This is a small restaurant with just a few tables. Street parking is very limited and might have to park farther away and walk. Waiting for table is common for this place why they have a sign-up sheet at the entrance. The number of items on the menu are limited. But, if you are a ramen enthusiast, this is a place for you. The flavorful broth, the chewy fresh noodles, the tender proteins, softboiled egg, and the condiments all complement each other making up that wonderful delicious bowl of ramen. If we are in the area again, will definitely stop by if the line is not too long. p.s., found out a beef noodle soup place across the street with decent reviews. If the wait is too long for this place next time, might be an option to go across the street. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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The ramen was fairly priced but overall, the taste was just ok. The egg was amaaazingly good, but the chewiness of the noodle just didn't hit as good as other ramen places. And the broth didn't have that umami that I was looking for. Overall, it's aight. I don't see myself coming back any time soon. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - My aka ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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This is a very good Ramen eatery. Great ambience and attentive service the whole time we were there . It is reasonably priced and noodles can be topped up for an additional $1.75. It is a creamier broth than other ramen places . I wasn't quite used to that taste but enjoyable nonetheless read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Cha-shu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This is definitely one of the better ramen chains in the lower mainland! They have a ramen broth that is perfection, and loaded with umami. This restaurant had a line up on a weekday and we ended up seated in the patio area after a 20 minute wait. They should put a coat hanger nearby so customers have a spot for their bags and jackets. Unfortunately, the server took an order from customers who were seated after us. I had to go back into the restaurant to get a server's attention to place our order. It seemed like the patio area is not a good spot to be seated in the dark as we are easily forgotten. Once the food arrived, it was amazing and really satisfied my hunger. Ramen is great during this cold weather spell. Noodles had a good chew. The egg had the perfect soft yolk and was marinated well. Gyoza was nicely pan-fried. No complaints on the food. read more

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Short wait time to be seated. We were starving and this was the perfect place to eat dinner. We ordered Gyoza for appetizers and Tamago Ramen. We were thinking about ordering extra noodles because we were that starving but it came with plenty of noodles already. The broth is so and would come back! It's also super close to the Richmond Night Market if you want to head there after. read more

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This is my favorite ramen spot and I'm so glad they opened up in Richmond! I've been to the Burnaby location two times and it doesn't quite taste as good as the downtown location. But I'm happy to report that the ramen at the Richmond location is just as good as the downtown location. Their ramen eggs are so good and I also love the aosa seaweed that they use. We wanted to get a top up of the seaweed but the add on was just too expensive at $6. The downside is that there is no parking and you will have to find Street parking. But I am surprised they haven't raised their prices for the ramen. The service is good and I will be coming back for my favorite ramen. read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Tamago ramen - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Chicken broth ramen? Hmmm... at first I'm not so sure about this. I'm a ramen lover and everywhere i go, the broth made from pork bone broth. We go here because my sister is not a pork broth lover. But wow!! They really know how to make this broth taste yummy. The seasons egg is cook perfect. The grill pork belly is to go for. Nothing special with the gyoza. The chasu on the ramen is alright. Service was good. Yes,I would like to come back if I visit Vancouver again. read more

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I had their tamago ramen. Honestly, I've never had the flavor in ramen. It reminded me of the Japanese cream stew (shicyu). To be fair, the egg was excellent. The service was good too. Just the soup was not my favorite. read more

Loved the ramen and service, too; very welcoming! the staff makes you feel like family; highly recommend! read more

Maruhachi Ra-men - Sooooo delicious! great food and terrific atmosphere; highly recommend - Ramen Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

First off, be prepared to wait to get in. The service is amazing. So happy, so knowledgeable, so kind, so thankful and very efficient. Ramen is delicious, more of a creamy Ramen, so maybe a bit different than a lot of other places around, which is a good thing. Go here read more