Food is great, staff is very nice. I have a gluten allergy and they are knowledgeable and I've never had any issues. The vegan (gf) ramen is so good! read more

Nice little eaterie. Very small space with close seating. Not quite the ambiance that I prefer. Food was good. Everything had a nice taste and food temperature was good and Eve was served quickly. Service was great. They are very attentive. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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What' a great spot and such quick service! Loved that they had a whole vegetarian menu with enough flavor and protein. My wife and I both ordered medium spicy ramen and it was just the right amount where we could enjoy and our stomachs wouldn't be paying the price later. Parking is a little hit or miss but it was a nice day so we parked on an off street and took the walk. Totally worth the jaunt! Thank you - we will be back! read more

There is usually always a wait at Ramen Danbo but for good reason. The ramen is consistent and delicious. The space inside is tight with closely spaced seating so I would recommend that you go in pairs or small groups rather than big groups. I ordered the classic Rekka ramen, extra spicy. The broth leaned rich and savory with a noticeable chili kick that builds rather than overwhelms right away. Portions felt satisfying for myself but you do have the options to order an additional portion or half portion of noodles. My partner ordered the classic rekka ramen, medium with a ramen egg and I would 100% recommend you order the ramen egg. Service and pacing were efficient, which makes sense given the constant line but it's definitely not a linger-over-dinner kind of place. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Classic Rekka Ramen (medium spicy top, extra spicy bottom) - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

There's a reason it takes you forever to get a table here, it's just awesome! You can have the exact Ramen your heart desires, and it would hit the spot and be perfect every time. It competes with some of the best Ramen I have had in Sapporo in Hokkaido. The service is great, and sets a high standard. It is an in and out type of setting however, not a place to linger. I have visited multiple times and will continue to do so whenever I am in Vancouver. I usually frequent the Robson location, but whenever I have come to the Kits location, it has been just as good! read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The flavor on this ramen had a depth of subtle notes which I have never encountered in another bowl. Many ramen restaurants can fall into a trap of over salty or bold broths, but the balance of flavor was perfect here. It's clear that this ramen is worth waiting for as even with quick and polite service, there was a line out the door in the middle of the day. We sat at the bar and watched the chef prep and serve, a lovely experience. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Classic ramen spicy add egg and seaweed - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A well known place for ramen and a Vancouver favourite. I can see why people come here and the popularity. Food came very fast and the noodle/broth/ richness customizations is really similar to Japan. Since it was my first time coming in a long time, I opted for regular levels of everything except for wide noodles. However, I found the broth a bit salty so next time I would probably ask for less richness. I came on a Friday night around 6 and it took half an hour for a group of three to get seated. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's one of my always go-to comfort food. I always go for the classic ramen. Sometimes I'll add half order of the noodle after first bowl. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Classic Ramen - Added Soft Boiled Egg - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Two locals from Vancouver recommended this spot to me and told me that in their opinion, it was the best Ramen in Vancouver. After reading some reviews this place also seems to be a favorite of many people, especially people who have had Ramen in Japan. I came here around 7:30 on a Saturday night. Put my name on the waitlist and it was about a 40 minute wait which was 20 minutes earlier than the original window I was given for seating time. I ordered the highly recommended miso Ramen with pork and at the spicy level . The spice was pretty mild for me. I'm not sure if they toned down the spice level because that's what they usually do normally for certain groups of people who normally can't handle spice but Overall , I enjoyed it . I give this place and 86/100. It was an 89 until I saw the bill. Taxes in Vancouver are ridiculous. It's weird. After it was all said and done it was a $20 usd bowl of ramen which is what I pay at home in LA at a pricer spot. read more

100% top notch ramen! A very tiny, tiny spot! For years I've noticed this location & the one on Robson St having always had the longest lines! Today shockingly no line! I stopped the car! I'm not a fan of the pork (prefer my pork seasoned) in it, but everything else = bring it on! The broth - one of the tastiest I've ever had. The noodle - also excellent. Like I said at the beginning - Danbo is super small but definitely packs a punch. This has easily become my favourite ramen joint in town. If you're ever passing a Ramen Danbo & there's no lineup outside, get inside there quickly & you'll find out why it's sofa king good! It's all very quick here - service is sharp to the point, you order, it's served right away, you eat, you pay & leave happy. read more

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Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 I love this place! You'll see a line out the door nearly every single day but it's for good reason. As a vegetarian, I find most ramen spots really tasteless but Danbo has a whole vegetarian/vegan menu with tons of options which is amazing! But even meat lovers say that this is some of their favourite ramen so it really alters to everyone. The line moves pretty fast so don't be discouraged if it seems long. The space is cozy but you don't feel cramped which is nice. And the whole staff is a very well-oiled machine and polite every time we've visited. read more

I tried their limited time seasonal ginger ramen, vegan version, and it was SO YUM. Perfect for a rainy, wintery evening. Danbo Kitsilano is the only location I have found with the vegan soft-boiled egg offering, and it hits every time. read more

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I hadn't been to Ramen Danbo in over a year and was really craving it! It was perfect on a rainy day and I love the customization (noodles, richness etc) and how they have vegan options. I did find the broth a bit salty this time so thats a sign for me to customize the richness next time which I usually don't think of, I had the classic and added cloud ear mushroom. Still my favourite Vancouver ramen spot! read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Classic - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ramen Danbo never disappoints! I've been to the Seattle location, so when visiting BC, I knew I had to get it again. There was a long line on the weekend, so beware of that. Amazing broth and noodles! I wish you didn't have to pay for an egg, but their prices are reasonable regardless. I also wish the pork was a thicker cut, but that's a personal preference. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

while at khatsahlano days, we decided to finally try ramen danbo, there's always a steady lineup outside their robson location, and we were curious to give them a try. we showed up around 3:00 pm on a saturday and were waitlisted. the line moved quickly though, we were seated in under 10 minutes. the space is tiny and tightly packed, i had to carefully shimmy between two closely set tables to get to the inner seat. it was very cozy. this was our first time trying ramen danbo, which specializes in fukuoka style tonkotsu ramen, a creamy, slow simmered pork bone broth that's rich with umami and collagen. the thin, straight noodles and fully customizable options are hallmarks of this southern japanese style. i ordered their signature tonkotsu pork broth ramen with thin noodles, and added a soft boiled egg. things that i thought were included like nori, wood ear mushrooms, and kaedama (extra noodles) are all extras. my bowl arrived looking beautiful, glistening golden broth, vibrant green onions, that jammy soft egg, and two slices of pork chashu. the richness was real, though the broth leaned on the salty side. a nice touch: each table has a small jar of raw, finely minced garlic paste, which adds an amazing boost when stirred in to the ramen. you can see the team behind the counter working nonstop, everything's made to order, and it shows in the freshness and texture. even with the rush, service was gracious and efficient. overall, a satisfying first visit. rich, slurpable, and fully customizable. read more

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There is always a long wait time but it's so worth it. Love this place ! The service is great, however, a bigger place would be a nice improvement. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Classic Miso Ramen with chashu pork - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very crowded I felt rushed. The meat slice so tiny Staff don't say excuse if they're moving stuff in the table The staff touched the side of my bowl! read more

Came here on a weekday evening to catch up with some friends. Be warned, they are often busy with a lineup, so come early to put your name down on the list! They are pretty small inside. Service is very prompt and friendly, and efficient! I got the Negi-goma Chashu-men because I was very hungry. This bowl comes with 6 slices of pork. I also got an egg addition and ended up getting a half order of Kaedama noodles. Guess what? I was still hungry lol. it's hard to survive out here. The ramen was delicious as always! The broth is rich, creamy, and flavourful, but not too heavy. I loved the sesame seed addition. The egg was perfectly jammy too. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - negi goma ramen chashu-men - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The closest Japanese Ramen you will find out of Japan. Waiting list might take longer than expected but it's worth it read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Walked by many, many times, but finally gave Ramem Danbo a try today. It did not disappoint! Bonus: no line up on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Speedy service and friendly staff. The order: - Regular Classic Ramen: standard noodles, standard broth thickness and richness and standard karadare along with a soft boiled egg for good measure. This definitely brought me back to Japan! Super tasty and just the right portion. Great value too! Tip: Go on a weekday for a lunch combo set. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - regular classic ramen with soft boiled egg - thin noodles, standard broth and standard karadare - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's a small little establishment on Kitsilano and there's generally a wait time, but this is totally worth it. We ordered negi ramen and their draft beer and gyoza, and everything was perfect. The portion sizes are good and the service is pretty quick too. Thr broth is extremely rich and flavorful, you can also get extra chasu as well as extra noodle for very little cost. The servers are very helpful and polite. Loved the experience, a must try ramen place in Vancouver. read more

Some of the best ramen I've had and I've had a lot. Very rich broth and meat was flavorful. Love that you can get more ramen for 3 bucks. Location is so small. Only room for 20 people but turn over is pretty fast. It's reasonably priced for ramen and add more meat for 6. Tip next time I'll sign up on waitlist earlier to avoid having to wait so long I'd come again and read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - 4 dads having ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It has been a while since I've been to Danbo, but it seems like the quality and service has not changed! The ramen here is a very solid, basic ramen that comes in classic soup options. I saw that they had a seasonal curry ramen and decided to try it. I was not expecting to like it so much since I personally enjoy lighter soup noodles, but the soup was actually very tasty! It's savoury and does not have an overpowering curry flavour--my friend said that it reminded them of the curry ramen from Nissin. We arrived around 7 PM and were seated right away, but the restaurant was still very busy, so we got lucky. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a small ramen shop with maybe only 20 seats. No reservations, but they'll do yelp waitlist. We came around noon on a Saturday, and there were 3 parties of 4 ahead of us. We ended up waiting about 35 min. Once seated, everything moves pretty quickly. They feature Fukuoka style tonkatsu ramen. There are 4 main broths to choose from - we did one classic tonkatsu and one shio (a bit lighter). You can pick classic noodles or thick noodles and then specify your doneness. For the broth, you can also customize richness (amount of lard) and thickness. The basic ramen comes with 2 slices of chashu, and then extras are a la carte (egg, nori, extra meat, etc). When you finish, you can add an order of half order of noodles for $2 or $1, respectively. They also have some rice bowls, but the focus was noodles. Of note, they also have some vegan options available and a summer tomato broth option. I really liked the option of the lighter / less rich broth because I normally like to drink all my soup. The kids loved the classic ramen and finished every last drop of the broth. They were nice about bringing kid friendly bowls and utensils, and they kept refilling out waters. The ramen was worth the wait even with kids! Pro tip: the stools have storage inside if you lift the seat! read more

The line up outside shows how popular this place is / it is well worth the wait- food and service are excellent- fun busy atmosphere

Came for dinner around 6:45pm and only waited for 10min. Staff is friendly. My favourite go to ramen place as you can customize your own ramen. We also order the gyoza and it was crispy. Highly recommend! read more

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Their food are so delicious I tried so many times in different branches, flavors are still the same. Service wise they're very nice, very accommodating, respectful, and friendly. Ambiance of the store was good, very peaceful and relaxing especially when you're tired/exhausted from work when you go to that place it is very relieving, and the most important thing is it is just like you're in Japan. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - SHIO REKKA RAMEN - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food came out quickly, the place is tiny and they initially seated us at a table connecting with another couple, which felt awkward, so we asked to move ourselves to bar seating. They also asked us to leave as soon as we finished eating, but the rest of our party was still wrapping up. Not the best first impression with service. The Rekka Tonkotsu ramen was just ok, I got it mild but still felt the spicy powder was a tad overpowering. The eggs were perfectly gooey and the chashu was super thin and tender. The Negi-goma ramen was not bad, but be prepared for an extra large amount of scallions in your ramen read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tiny place so there's a wait. Love that I can put my name and phone number on the yelp waiting list and I can get update of my place in line. We had the ramen and we all loved it. I had the classic and I liked that you got to choose how firm you want your noodles and how rich your broth. If I lived in Vancouver it would've definitely be my go to spot! Friendly and attentive service. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - My kids got the tofu ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Delicious flavorful broth that was just perfect. The ramen noodles had great texture and exactly enough chew to it. It was a very small restaurant and packed with every table occupied, and servers still checked in with us - not feeling rushed at all. Arrive early, be prepared with your order while in line, and expect at least a half hour wait. read more

For someone who really loves ramen, especially in Japan, Danbo really made me feel like I was there! Ramen was 10/10 , service was quick and sweet. The ambiance felt peaceful and cozy. It hit perfect for a cold night. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Spicy tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I did not find anything that was outstanding expect the queue to get in. Food was great

I remember coming here before and finding the broth wayyy too salty, however, with my recently visit, I found it very enjoyable! It always looks super busy, but it seems that the turnover rate is quite fast. We went around noon, and only waited about 15 mins before we were seated :) Got the Classic Ramen (Tonkotsu pork broth, Chashu-men $16.95) and the Shio Ramen (Regular, $12.45). I really enjoyed the classic ramen, it was so creamy and jam packed with flabour! The shio was good, but I felt that it was getting quite salty near the end. I really liked how they had the fresh garlic on the table, and it really added a new depth of flavour into the bowl. We also paid $2 for extra noodles and it went perfectly with the remainder of our broth! read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is my favourite ramen in the city. Food is very well prepared, service is attentive and the small location adds a feeling of authenticity. Highly recommend. read more

Vegan/vegetarian ramen options?! Unheard of. I was so excited to try this spot and it didn't disappoint. Most authentic ramen spots have 1 vegetarian option MAX, and they're not always great. Ramen danbo is an authentic Japanese chain with 16 locations in japan and then only 2 in Canada and 2 in the US. Super special spot, not overrated....and it has the same amount of vegan options as traditional!! AND ITS SO GOOD!!! Tip: join the waitlist from yelp ahead of time if you're hungry! There was a large wait because it's a super small spot with only a few tables, but definitely worth it. We didn't join online but thankfully kits is a fun neighborhood and there was plenty to do with the time we had. read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Vegan classic ramen: rekka med., all standard, thin noodles add: takana (pickled veg) & real eggs (opposed to vegan egg option) - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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After waiting in line to come in and spend my money you want to charge me 50 cents for a teaspoon of hot sauce?? Shame on you!

Quick service, I like the way you can customize your ramen without a hassle. Also it was delicious read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I waited 50 minutes outside in the cold. Staff came out to call every table ahead of me, but when it was my turn, I found out I had been removed from the waitlist with no notice. I spoke to the staff and only asked to be next in line. Refused to help. No flexibility, terrible management. This experience was strong disappointing. read more

Ramen Danbo is hands down my go-to spot every time I'm in the area. As someone who has been here multiple times, I can confidently say they serve some of the best and most authentic ramen in Vancouver. What I love most about Ramen Danbo is the customization! You can adjust everything to your preference - from the thickness of the noodles to the richness of the broth and the level of spiciness. Plus, the price is unbeatable. A bowl starts as low as $12, which is a rare find in Vancouver these days. For the quality and authenticity, you won't find a better value in the city. The service is also always good and very fast! Note: expect a bit of a wait, especially if you're going at peak lunch or dinner times - but it's worth it. If you're looking for a flavorful and affordable ramen experience, Danbo is the place to be! read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Quick service despite the long wait for delicious ramen! Got the thin noodles like everyone suggested and it did not disappoint. The only thing I will say is it's kind of a rip off that they charge extra for what I know to be standard in ramen (eggs, mushrooms, seaweed etc). read more

Ramen DANBO - Kitsilano - Pork broth ramen with thin noodles - Ramen Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia