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Menya Raizo

3.9 (92 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Happy hour specials
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Chicken ramen.
Paula K.

I am not experienced with ramen, but went here to meet some friends at their recommendation. I had a bowl of ramen that was chicken broth based, with sliced chicken, a soft boiled egg that was seasoned, some mushroom-like slices, and a large sheet of seaweed that melted into the rich and delicious broth. This bowl was comforting and satisfying, with depth of flavours and textures. I would definitely come here again.

Natalie W.

Stopped by for lunch and it was busy! The space is small but they manage to fit quite a few tables inside. We were seated right away and service was pretty quick. I had the shio ramen which has a clear chicken broth. The noodles were thick and bad a good chew. The broth was clean and flavourful. The chicken was tender and it was a solid bowl of ramen. The tonkotsu was richer in flavour but didn't feel heavy. Overall it was a satisfying lunch for this colder weather. Honestly this is probably one of my favourite ramens, and I should definitely stop by more often!

Beautiful interior
Faraz N.

I was blessed by one of the best bowls of ramen you can find in Vancouver at this amazing creation by Raijin Ramen. It was only luck that introduced me to Raijin Ramen and it was luck again that helped me find Menya Raizo. The tonkotsu ramen was so good! A subtle pork based soup with toppings that all together with the soft and melty cuts of pork made this one of the best ramen experiences I could ever have. I loved the use if ginger as a topping in this bowl and can't wait to go back to try more items in their menu. You can expect a great Japanese hospitality at Menya which makes service classic and top notch. I took some photos from interior and exterior of the shop as the styles one of my favorite.

Spicy pork with egg
Regina V.

Cute little ramen place that feels like you're in Japan. I and the spicy tonkatsu with egg and it really hit the spot! Delicious noodles and broth. The seating and lanterns really made you feel Like you're like in Japan. The servers are so friendly. This is one of my fave ramen spots in vancouver.

Bea F.

Cute and small Ramen shop right off of Broadway. Came here for a quick afternoon meal as I was craving Ramen and my friend also wanted a small snack. The service was friendly and quick, and I was satisfied by what I ordered. Although I would say there's better Ramen in Vancouver, for the affordable price, this is worth a visit if you're hungry and in the area.

Ambiance
Lee M.

The whole area is under construction so parking is horrible around here. Service was good and the restaurant had a good vibe to it. It was the standard bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth had character, can definitely tell it's been boiling long. The noodles tasted/ felt like it was made in-house. Chasu was good as well. Overall, a good bowl of ramen!

Kit Yee Y.

We came here around 11:30am on Sunday. We got a table right away. It was not too busy. Servers who are Japanese greeted us at the door and they were very friendly. We reviewed menus and looked at ingredients and then we selected our choices on a piece of paper by circling all the items that we wanted. The sheet of paper or menu was very self explanatory. After we made our selections, one of the servers confirmed our choices and placed an order for us. The ramen came out quickly. We tried the soup base and had a first bite of the ramen and ingredients. Everything was very good. We decided to have a coffee elsewhere otherwise we would have tried one of their desserts. The desserts looked delicious listed on the menu. The most interesting thing was a sign on a wall. It asked customers to be seated while the washroom was occupied. The servers would let the customers know when the washroom was vacant me.

Vegan Curry Rice (mini) + Spicy Menma
Dana S.

Cool place, the interior design blends traditional aesthetics with some local elements. The hanging lanterns added really nice ambiance. Besides just ramen, the menu features some interesting seasonal side dishes, desserts, and cocktails. You order by circling the items you want on a sheet and handing it to your waiter. I did not try the ramen but instead got some sides to put together a lighter meal. I got the mini vegan curry rice and spicy menma; both were very enjoyable. The curry had the unique hearty sweetness of Japanese curry, the bamboo shoots had a little bit of a kick but were more "vegetal" than extremely hot - just enough heat to be invigorating. The vegetable sides would be a good size to add onto a bowl of ramen, not too big, I finished with a matcha sundae. The red bean mochi taiyaki in the sundae seemed like it was freshly fried and the texture was so good with the crispy crust and chewy mochi. The matcha ice cream was pretty good too, so it was a good sundae. The pricing was pretty fair. I would love to come back here and try the ramen!

The Menu.

Had the Cha Shu Hakata Tonkotsu and the Gyokai Tonkotsu. Great and tasty Ramen at Menya Raizo on the corner of Yukon and W Broadway. This place is clean, friendly and fast. Very close to the Canada Line Station. Would definitely be back.

Gyokai Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
Elton C.

It was a chilly late afternoon, after I visited a dental clinic with my family members I walked along the Broadway and found this ramen restaurant. The interior and vibe was warm and authentic. There were some pictures of the old Vancouver times hanging on the wall. We were hungry so we ordered the Takoyaki and ramen. Like many Japanese-owned restaurant they served with passion and observed the details (so do I observed they observed it, haha). Without a long wait they served the Takoyaki first. As there were three of us I found they gave us one extra takoyaki (total 6 pieces) so we could share them evenly. I really appreciated that. They were hot and very tasty that we finished them within a few minutes. Then the ramen, exceeded my expectation. I ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen, Yuzu Shio Ramen for my wife and Gyokai Tonkotsu shoyu ramen for my daughter. They all tasted fantastic and especially the Yuzu Shio Ramen did surprised me when my wife let me try it. The balance of the yuzu taste with the Shio soup base was perfect. Previously I tried another ramen restaurant for the same ramen the bitter taste of the yuzu ruined everything. So this is the extra bonus for Raizo. We felt like having desserts after the ramen so we order the parfait and sundae. They were both nicely made and tasted yummy. They made it a fantastic finale for our meal. It was a wonderful journey for my taste buds. I'd highly recommend this ramen restaurant.

Spicy Hakata tonkotsu ramen with thin noodles
Debbie W.

I was craving for some noodles while driving down Broadway, and stumbled into this ramen place. It's a very small but cozy restaurant, which traditional Japanese decor and service. After sitting down, the host / server gave me a paper menu to select my choice of ramen and toppings. To be honest, it was confusing with different pork broth selection. After choosing the ramen, I learnt that I made a mistake from the server, and she helped to correct it. When she asked if I wanted something to drink, I said just water is fine. She gave me a look, which made me wonder if I should have ordered something to drink...but I really just wanted some ramen, is that okay?! I ordered spicy Hakata tonkotsu ramen, and it came with thin noodles, which is different than what I thought. The bowl came super fast, within 5 minutes after placing the order. The noodle was not completely cooked, you can still see the white part, instead of being translucent. I took a bite, and it proofed my suspicion. It was a bit chewy and I can still taste the flour in the noodles. Maybe that's their style? I wouldn't know as it was my first time visit. I did like the flavor of the broth, and it's pretty spicy for a Japanese ramen place. I'm not sure how busy it gets during lunch or dinner, but I saw some Japanese customers while I was there, and they seem to enjoy the food. If you are in the neighborhood, Feel free to drop by, and try not to drive as parking can be hectic with the ongoing constructions. I'm not sure if I will go back, but if I do, I'll make sure to ask them to cook my noodles to my liking.

Combos
Charly S.

Oh, how rainy and cold Vancouver nights make me crave ramen! Menya is one of my go-to's; dependable, delicious, cozy and unique. I love their Spicy Veggie Miso Ramen. It's not crazy spicy, a good medium heat for me. Their noodles are delicious and chewy and filling! The staff are fabulous; sweet, kind and attentive. Their interior is so unique with tin roof decor to resemble a traditional ramen shop. I love the layout and design. Authentic and unique, not huge maybe 12-14 tables.

Hakata Tonkatsu Chasu Reg and Spicy

very good ramen! really enjoyed the flavor of the spicy and regular hakata tonkatsu and added an egg. Will be back!

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