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    Sansotei Ramen

    4.0 (154 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles

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    Tonkatsu black
    Jacy C.

    This is my go-to ramen spot in North York. I've been their loyal customer long time ago since they opened their location downtown. I came for their ramen combo promotion. There are two promotion combos, one for 2 people and one for 4 people. The 2 people combo is $40 which includes 2 ramen of 3 choices (tonkatsu, tonkatsu black and spicy tan tan) a side dish of fried chicken, one cheesecake (mango or yuzu flavour) and two teas/pop The 4 people combo is $69 which is a steal, it includes 4 ramen of three choices, 2 gyoza, 1 fried chicken, 2 cheese cake, 4 teas/pop. The promotion ends on Dec 31st, please check with the restaurant before you come. I had the tonkatsu black, with thick noodles, the broth is rich and the portion is generous, I am so full and think I can skip dinner after this. And my favourite side dish from sansotei is gyudon. I didn't order it this time because of the amount of food the combo came with but I always ordered it when I came here. I've tried many gyudon places and somehow this side dish ( not even a main, cause it is small) is my favourite of all.

    TONKOTSU+
    Alice H.

    I had the TONKOTSU+ bowl, which is a combination of smoked pork pastrami, meatballs, chashu, daikon, shiitake, green onion, and truffle oil. This medley created a symphony of flavors that made each bite truly memorable. The rich and savory broth was the star of the show, perfectly complemented by the well-cooked noodles and the variety of toppings.

    Black garlic ramen
    Phoebe C.

    My husband and I recently tried take out at this place for the first time. We were a bit skeptical at first about whether the ramen noodles would taste as good as in restaurant. Luckily, we live super close to the North York location, so the noodles were piping hot. The soup was packaged separately from the noodles, which prevented them from going soggy. They also gave very generous portions. I would say the taste and portions are about the same as what you would get in restaurant. *** Helpful tip: The North York location sometimes has an Uber Eats Buy one get One free deal. You can get 2 ramens for just $18.99!

    Lory P.

    My first time at this location but have been to the downtown one a few times. Very solid and good choice for ramen in the area. Service was average. We went early for lunch on a Tuesday and it was already a decently busy. We were a little disappointed that the chicken wings were already sold out by then. I had the black garlic oil ramen which was really good and at a reasonable price.

    Tonkotsu
    Lim T.

    Ramen just taste so much better dining in! Maybe it's this location or we're hungry...the lunch here today was amazing! The soup and meats were so flavourful...and perfectly done soft boiled eggs! I got the Miso Black which is a bit spicy with garlic oil...so good! They only had the patio section opened with a few tables so you might need to wait a bit. The staff mentioned that they are hoping to open up inside soon but still trying to hire and train new staffs. It's really nice to see restaurants opened again!

    Cindy D.

    Partner and I were in the area and decided last minute to come here for a nice bowl of ramen. Luckily at the time we went, there was no one inside and so we got a table right away. The ramen we both ordered were very strong in flavour, so strong to the point that I coughed a number of times haha (I don't think we can handle strong flavour). Service was minimal and there we did not wait too long for the ramen to come out. It was cold during the time we went and so the ramen did keep us warm.

    Vincent H.

    Every time I have ramen, I always feel hungry afterwards. This time wasn't different, maybe I just need to lower my expectations for ramen. I tried the Tonkotsu and the Tonkotsu Black. The only difference between the black version is the garlic oil. There was also chashu pork, black fungus, egg and green onion. Maybe a bit too salty. It was decent and fresh, but again not super full. The menu is concise. They know what they're good at and they focus on it. I like that. Service is very quick. They get you in and out. The space is clean but a bit tight.

    Angelo B.

    A Sansotei location in north York? I was really happy to see that as it's close to where I was staying. What's even better was the lack of lines! I used to go to the downtown location when I lived here and the line was always insane. But this place had several empty tables on a Friday dinner around 9. As for ramen quality, it's comparable to the downtown location. I particularly like the black version, as it is really flavorful. The meat portion is on the small side, so I typically get an extra portion to add.

    Lisa S.

    A bowl of ramen just really hits the spot on a cold rainy day. Sansotei is my favourite place for ramen. The broth is rich and creamy. Take out ramen is not as good as dine in but I like that they separated the noodles from the broth to prevent sogginess. The egg is always a perfection of soft boiled goodness and pork is grilled to perfect. I will def be back!

    black tonkotsu ramen [thin noodles]
    Aisha F.

    My girlfriend and I were originally supposed to stop by for chung chun rice dogs, but decided to settle with sansoutei ramen instead. We went around 4:00 on a Saturday, and it was not crowded at all; only one other dine in customer, and some uber eats deliveries here and there. Dining in does require a vaccine passport, but a QR updated vaccine passport is not required. The only con there is to this ramen store is the narrow and hard-to-navigate restrooms. It was uncomfortable for me to go to the washroom because of the lack of space and the dim lighting. Aside from that, I don't see anything else to criticize. Good food, good service, good experience:)

    GyuDon
    Amabel S.

    We ordered Tonkotsu Black and Spicy Tantan at first, and after we finished them, we decided to order a GyuDon. We wanna give it a try, but it disappoint us because the meat kinda dry, not too tasty, and we hope there's more sauce for the Gyudon. The Black Tonkotsu is so good! I got the thin noodle - it perfectly cooked. It comes with pork belly, egg, and black fungus Spicy Tantan also our favorite! Comes with pork belly, ground pork, bamboo shoot and egg. We are team thin noodle!! Service is superb! I gave 4/5 mainly of the Gyudon. Overall, ramen are flavorful and love the eggs! Follow me on instagram @astravel_eats

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Robert R.

    A bowl of Ramen during a cold rainy day or winter always hits the spot, and this is the best spot in the area for it. The restaurant is clean with friendly staff, however, parking is kinda hard since they're on a small road off of Yonge

    Spicy tan tan. Can barely see anything.
    Michael L.

    Ordered a spicy tan tan with thick noodles. Arrived within 10 minutes, but it looked pretty sad. One small piece of half a chashu, a couple pieces of ground pork, a couple slices of bamboo shoots, a handful of noodles, and a whole egg, all for an excellent price of $11.50. The broth was interesting. The noodles had a nice texture and flavor. Egg was pretty nice, soft-boiled and slowly cooking in your hot soup. Chashu was alright, but way too small. And you'd think they could at least offer more than a dozen pieces of ground pork, given that this particular dish is served in "limited quantities" per day perhaps due to the supply of ground pork? But at the end of the day it's a really small bowl of noodles when you think about it. The place gets busy, so you might be waiting awhile. The place is also small, so even when you get a seat, you'll be seated right next to someone else. Can't really say it's a nice date place either. I suppose when it comes to ramen, it's quality vs quantity, but at the same time, there are a dozen other chinese, japanese, or vietnamese noodle shops in the area that will offer for the same price more meat, more noodles (some of them unlimited noodles), larger seating spaces, and/or more variety, and for those are just looking for a place to hang out comfortably and chat over tea for an hour or two while enjoying your food at a nice pace, there are better options.

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    My favorite ramen place. Hands down. Black tonkotsu. Don't even have to look at the menu.

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    4.0
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    Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review…read more Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away.

    Finding great tonkotsu ramen outside of Japan has become something of an obsession for me. I've…read morebeen disappointed by countless bowls over the years, from Michelin-recommended shops in New York to overhyped social media darlings that make you wonder whether the people promoting them have ever had truly great tonkotsu ramen. Konjiki is good, far from great, but very solid. The broth has the right consistency with a satisfying richness, falling just a touch short of the deep, creamy intensity I personally look for. The noodles were cooked perfectly, maintaining just the right amount of bite. Nothing ruins a bowl of ramen faster than overcooked noodles. The soft-boiled egg was equally well executed, with a perfectly jammy center, and the chashu had excellent flavor and texture. My biggest criticism isn't what's missing....it's what's added. Like many ramen shops outside Japan, Konjiki includes pickled ginger, pickled takana, and braised bamboo shoots. For me, none of them improve the bowl. In fact, I think they distract from what should be the star of the show: the broth. In hindsight, I could have easily asked for them to be left out, but I've never really understood why they're included in the first place. Even so, this is a very respectable bowl of tonkotsu ramen and one I'd happily order again.

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    Dropped by for a quick lunch and there was plenty of seating. The ambiance and decor was very nice…read moreand clean, beautiful restaurant. I wanted to try their special Softshell Crab ramen that was available for a limited time. The broth was made with crab infused tonkotsu. I am a big fan of crab and the crab flavour really came across strong. Very delicious and I hope everyone gets to try. I always want something crispy to go with my ramen and ordered the chicken karaage which was veey good as well. Made fresh and the pieces were decent. Top it off with a squeeze of lemon and its so good. Crab Ramen was $22 and the Chicken Karaage was $10

    I've seen Ajisen all around the world, and I never tried it up until today. With over 700 locations…read moreworldwide, they must be doing something right! This one is right in my neighborhood and they were doing a buy-one-get-one promotion for Ajisen day, so I thought it was the perfect time to try it. The promotion was for their Original Ajisen ramen, which is $15.99 normally. For the normal price, I'd say the portion and flavour is a lacking. Of course, for the BOGO price, I was happy. I did also appreciate that they give a bigger portion of pork than other ramen places. However, the broth is pretty salty and I'm not a huge fan of when I can see the oil separating from the rest of the soup. The noodle texture and egg runniness were good. But all in all, I would not say it is worth the normal price of $15.99. The service was fine and pretty fast. However, since it was Ajisen Day, they likely planned for higher amounts of traffic so it may not be representative of a normal day.

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