The waitress is so nice. The ramen tastes good. we were a group of 11, so we waited for about 15 minutes to be seated. The restaurant is not a big one so if you're trying to grab a bite with a group of people you might call them to have a reservation (I don't know whether that's possible though lol). We ordered Tonkotsu, Tonkotsu Black, Gyudon, etc. I would say I prefer Tonkotsu over Tonkotsu Black because I'm not a fan of that garlic oil. Basically all plates are delicious, you will never regret coming to this place. Also, the price is not expensive at all. I paid $9 for my Ramen and that included both tax and tips. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Menu. (Oct 28, 2017) - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

We came from New York City and drove all the way here to Ottawa for the weekend. This noodle place is quite close to where we stay and as ramen lover definitely we have to try it! It's a tiny place and there's a line when we arrive, yes that's quite normal for Japanese place..."cozy"! Waited about 20-25mins and got seated, I gave it 3 stars as the ramen tastes average level but fine. However! It's crazy the AC inside doesn't seem work properly or they control the temperature? It's hot noodle and everyone there is sweating! Seriously my whole body is "wet" after eating and I run away immediately. Won't return anymore but it's an ok ramen to be fair. read more

The restaurant looked nice inside and the service was alright. But a small sake cooler bottle of 7.5% alcohol cost me $30. I was expecting a whole liquor bottle at that price. Not many options for people with food allergies or vegetarians. Nothing on the menu was vegetarian really. Because I didn't want to leave my group of friends, I was stuck there with no food and an overpriced tiny bottle of sake. read more

They could put more noodles in your bowl. For those who complain about being rushed out, it is what it is. I'm sure they would feel different if they were on line waiting for a table. Hypocrites. Anyhow. Food is good but I need more noodles read more

Good ramen. Simple menu. Fair prices. Authentic noodles, broth and taste. Reminded me of the ramen shops I visited in Japan. Service was very polite, and quick. Only downside is a lack of truly vegetarian options (meat-based broth only). read more

If you like Ramen, and you're in Ottawa, this is the place! The restaurant is very small with limited seating, so expect a wait, and if you bring a larger group (more than 4) expect to wait longer. The staff are friendly, but it's down to business, which is made easier because there's basically Ramen on menu along with some side dishes like dumplings etc. I tried both the spicy version and the more popular traditional one, and they were equally amazing: the traditional has loads of complex flavours and the spicy is, well, spicy but not so hot that you can't taste the varieties of flavours that make up the Ramen broth. The biggest choice after spicy or not is thick or think noodles. I tried both. One bowl (and a side of rice and beef or dumplings) is a sufficient meal, so bring a friend and/or your partner, get different options, and samples both! read more

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I was very happy here. My partner and I walked in right before their dinner rush, you could smell the delicious smell of good broth outside. Soon after 5 there was a big line out the door. Always a good sign. Their dumplings were fresh and delicious. The ramen was very good, I wish we had something as close to this back home. The broth was the right consistency of fatty and flavor. The noodles seemed fresh, I highly recommend ordering with the thick noodles with whatever you order. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Spicy Tan Tan with the Thin Noodles. Very tasty, though I would recommend the thick noodles instead. - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

What can I say? Small space with a perpetual line Up. Perfect combination of fast food with 5 star execution. Personally I do t line up for anything. No matter how good. But when I spy a opportunity here I jump in. Broth. Noodles. So very good. read more

The restaurant is small so there's always a queue. Ramen was ok: has a creamy broth but I disliked a seasoning that was in it. I don't know what the seasoning is but it was overpowered the other flavours in the broth. read more

Ramen that will change your life! The Spicy Tan Tan is my favourite (and will often run out) if you get there too late in the day. The broth rich, and bursting with flavour. This place takes Ramen to the next level. read more

Waited in line on the sidewalk out front for 20 minutes before we got our table. Probably seating for only 25-35 people, small place. Menu options limited. Ramen was good but a bit over rated. Good flavor, but lacked depth. Service was quick and friendly. Overall was decent ramen but not sure about worth waiting outside for 20 mins..... read more

Sansotei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Wednesday night, in town for business and it looked good based on the reviews. Walked over and it had to be 0F with the wind chill. AND THERE WAS A LINE WAITING TO GET IN. So this must be good :) waited only 15 minutes and it was well worth it. Small menu but it's ramen and really rich and tasty. Large bowl. Egg was perfection. Noodles available thin or thick. Must go. read more

I got the tonkotsu black ramen. It has super flavorful broth and fatty chashu as it should. I added extra shitake mushrooms for extra flavors too. It was a bit on the more oily side but probably from the garlic oil. You can choose either thin or thick noodles. The noodles were good, but a bit more on the softer side. It also came with ajitsuke tamago which goes really well with the broth. I have to say that I was surprised to find good ramen in Ottawa. I'm glad my friend suggested. it. I'll definitely go back again. It was worth a 15 minutes wait. read more

Really good ramen. Extremely busy place so be patient and you will be rewarded! The broth was really good and one bowl filled me up! Good portions and good price! Service was good and fast! read more

I hadn't had ramen all summer living in a small Canadian town so I was very excited to have ramen again! This was the highest reviewed in Ottawa so we waited in line in anticipation (the place was very crowded with a line of about 10 ahead of us). To their credit, the line did move fairly quickly. The food was good but nothing spectacular. The broth was just so-so, which was disappointing as this is such a huge element to the ramen. Maybe we just caught them on an off night, or maybe our standards are high from all the excellent ramen we've had across North America & Asia. Either way, if I would have known this ahead of time, we would have gone to a different restaurant, and I could have waited longer to have good ramen. read more

Ramen is pretty delicious. It really does taste, and not as bland as in other noodle places. The price/serving ratio is also nice. Will be back again!! ;-) read more

Great Tonkotsu Ramen Noodles loved it and the atmosphere was nice and cozy. Two thumbs up. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Solid ramen place. Lots of noodles in their servings so for all of you who order double noodles, beware as you could walk out with noodle coma. Tonkotsu broth was good and piping hot when it came out. Nothing crazy different but still solid. The pork belly had a smoky taste to it which may or may not be your cup of tea. It was fine for me. They offer both thin and thick noodles. Pleasing but nothing out of the ordinary. Garlic oil was a nice add for the Tonkatsu black. Recommend getting this extra add-in to give it more flavor. Gyoza appetizers came out scorching hot. Tasty as a result. Service was friendly and efficient. Clean and quick service once you got through the lineup. Probably a 3.5 stars overall. read more

Tonkonese Black with extra pork belly. 6 of my new favourite words. The food here is excellent and fast. This is my favourite ramen in Canada now. The service is quick and enthusiastic...but my Sapporo was forgotten. There was a bit of a wait but not too bad...doesn't take long for people to eat a bowl of soup! So, probably don't come here as a first date...unless you specifically want a quick date! The deducted star was for my lost beer and the awkward waiting in the vestibule situation. It's like waiting in a fishbowl. It's also not a place to linger and let your food settle...there's a constant line up so I paid and got out quickly. Minor hiccups aside, it's a goddamned fantastic bowl of soup and the service was fast and friendly. If you see my Sapporo, please say hello. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Tonkonese with extra pork belly. Hot-diggity-damn. - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

One of the best ramen places we have been to and we try many different places. There is a line up, but the server was so friendly and pleasant. She kept updating us of the wait and gave us alternatives for seating arrangement. We all had the ramen black. It comes with an egg. We didn't know that and ordered extra! read more

Sansotei Ramen - The ramen (black) is really good. The server who was in charge of seating people was attentive, friendly and made the wait pleasant. - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This place is really good. Like not just "good considering it's Ottawa" good. Actually good. Great, even. And at less than $11 a bowl, not expensive either. I got the tonkatsu black, with wide noodles. They aren't that wide, but the server made note that the difference between the noodle sizes wasn't that big. The noodle, pork, broth, and egg were all perfect. I think that's rare. Often times a place will nail the noodle and broth, but the pork will disappoint, or vice versa. Nah. The broth is quite rich, and full of flavor without being too salty. Yum. Also got the gyoza (average) and matcha cheesecake (nice and rich, but nothing spectacular). The ramen here is the star, and well worth it. Service is prompt, decor is modern, atmosphere is casual. You can go here with friends, on a date, even alone. I'm glad I live so close! read more

4.5/5 I am absolutely thrilled that we don't have to drive ~10 hrs to Toronto and back just to get decently-priced, good ramen anymore. Actually, now we just have to walk ~10 minutes and maybe wait in line an extra 10. Excellent! We finally made it here earlier this week and Sansotei did not disappoint. We came smackdab during the lunch rush and only waited 10-15 minutes, so that's not too bad. We've waited 30 minutes in the cold for Santouka in the past (and that was during off-rush hours), so ya, we're ok with that. I ordered shoyu (soy paste), extra egg while my partner ordered the shio (salt) extra chashu. We also ordered the fried chicken to start. The ramen broth was definitely on point, as were the noodles. After having seen the thin noodles from other customers, we knew we only wanted the thick ones (more traditional - what you would expect at other ramen places). They also ran out of bamboo shoots, so we had to substitute to another veggie (we did shiitake). Everything was really tasty, although I did think the pork belly (chashu) could have been a bit more tender. It still blows every other ramen place in Ottawa out of the water though! The whole establishment seats 30, which again, is not that bad for a ramen place. I recommend going on off-hours (pre-dinner, after lunch rush) to avoid the crowd and noise. Also, the waitress did forget a drink and we experienced some rudeness while waiting - but they've only been open two weeks, so I'll cut them some slack. We intend to be regulars, so I'll let you know how they do on that! read more

Pretty good! Was my first time trying Ramen so I Got the mushroom ramen. I loved the creamy ness of the soup, which is what really stood out to me. I am not a fan of Miso soup so no other item caught my attention on the menu. Great place overall, service, and price. Go check out! read more

This is hands down the best ramen place in Ottawa that I've been to, and tastes just like the Sansotei restaurants in Toronto. Service was great and our food came within 10 minutes even though the place was packed. I don't think this should penalize the score but keep in mind that, there's no delivery, takeout or reservations. The venue is pretty small so plan accordingly. read more

Always consistently some of the best ramen in Ottawa, the line can be long sometimes but the turnover rate is fairly decent! Try the miso black read more

We were introduced to the Sansotei phenomenon in Toronto and when we found out they opened shop in Ottawa we were ecstatic. We have tried a lot of Ramen on our travels and we enjoy Sansotei by far the most. The staff is always efficient and friendly and the service is FAST. If there's a line up out the door, it's worth the wait hands down. Not only that, they get people in and out very quickly. Enjoy =) read more

We found it to be very friendly and efficient here. The ramen is delicious and this was one of our Ottawa food highlights. Highly recommend.

As someone who lived in Japan, and ate ramen all the time I was so happy to discover that Sansotei makes ramen that is as good as my favorite ramen restaurants in Japan. The small restaurant has great service, and it was amazing to see that the staff all shout welcome in Japanese as is traditionally done in restaurants in Japan. read more

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We arrived at 11:30 on a weekday, and there was already quite a line up in front. They were very efficient, probably in an effort to get people in and out as fast as possible! Since it was my first visit, I wanted to read through the menu first; but this meant 3 servers came by in 5 minutes to ask if I was ready to order. They expect you to know what you want before you sit down. I had the Shoyu with thick noodles, and my friend had the Tonkotsu Black. Both of us found the broth to be quite salty. Flavours were good, just a bit too much. But I did like the friendly and fast service, food presentation, and internal decor. No wonder it's so popular with the business lunch crowd downtown. read more

Guys, basically are paying for salty water and cheap noodles! The 2 pieces of pork you get are simply disgusting! They are so dry that you can even chew them... I know I am not supposed to expect anything fancy for a $12 soup, but this was far from being even edible. My boyfriend eats EVERYTHING that isn't nailed down but he could not eat what they brought us. And we were hungry! And we left hungry and we felt like washing mouths with vodka to kill the horrible taste of those Ramens... Also, this place is not extremely cheap. Considering, that you don't get much meat. At any Greek/Lebanese place you get salad, delicious meat and rice for the same price! And you are full and happy. Enough of ranting, but it was out of the ordinary yucky! You will never want to eat another Japanase food after that one). Ok. Stop. Full stop. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Yuck! - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Ordered this soup and it was sooooo disgusting. Tasted like burnt broth soup!! And also ordered fried chicken and it tasted spoiled. I will NEVER go back there again. read more

This is a nice Japanese ramen place. There is always a long line at lunch/dinner time though. The ramen is worth the price. read more

Decent ramen in the city. Quite generous with toppings: couple slices of pork, black fungus, soft boiled egg, and topped with green onion. Definitely not the best broth I've tried (but this is in comparison to calfornia ramen.) The slow broiled chicken wings were also pretty good, they fell off the bone and had a spicy kick. read more

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Whenever I am in Ottawa I always have to come here. I love the Tonkotsu ramen. The broth is amazing. The location is always busy. Expect a line up, but it is worth the wait. There are also locations in Toronto. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Decided to pop in on opening day in hopes of finding our main ramen joint here in Ottawa. We ordered the tonkotsu and shoyu ramen - both of which were very tasty, authentic, and made us reminiscent of the ramen in Toronto. Great location, nice decor. Only downside was that we ordered the thick noodles for both ramens, but one of them came with thin noodles. Totally understand the mix up though since after all it is opening day. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Mmmmm. - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I'm not a big fan of ramen but I was really impressed by this place. Fast service, (I went around 9pm weekday) nice dim lit place, and great ramen. That black garlic oil they use is really something special. read more

Ottawa's only Sansotei, like its counterparts in Toronto, is small in capacity thus always guaranteeing there will be a line to get in. Turnover HAS to be quick, and that can be stressful. However I don't think that's any excuse for the rude service I encountered here, which is unlike typical Japanese hospitality you would encounter at other establishments. I frequent Sansotei in Toronto often, which only adds to my disappointment that this waitress ruined my experience here in Ottawa. It was clear that her ONLY concern was turning tables over, rather than ensuring the satisfaction of those tables. She seemed rushed and stressed the entire time, while the other waitresses were chatty and smiling. It's unfortunate that one bad apple could ruin an experience. Ramen, however, was good as always. Too bad I was too pissed to enjoy it. read more

Sansotei is the central singularity of my life. I go to work to make money so I can go eat at Sansotei. I go to sleep so I can be well-rested for when I dig into a bowl of Tonkotsu Black. I go to the gym because I want a caloric deficiency with which to pile up extra chashu and gyoza dumplings. I get married and have children so that I can create more sentient beings capable of partaking in that which is Sansotei, thus increasing the net happiness of the Universe. read more

The broth is very flavorful and not salty. Good price for the amount of noodle. Even the extra topping is cheaper in price then other ramen around ottawa. It normal to be waiting in line for a table but definitely worth it. read more

Best ramen in Ottawa, hands down. The line does go out the door on weekends during lunch, but it's usually only a 15 minute wait before you are seated. The restaurant is tiny, and there's a huge mirror that makes it look twice it's size. It's nicely decorated and gives a "Japanese vibe" for je atmosphere. First time I went I had the Tonkotsu with thin noodles (no picture, sorry!), and that was AMAZING. I also ordered some sides (the fried dumplings and the fried chicken), but imo they weren't amazing and were definitely overpriced ($5 for 4 dumplings!?) Second time, we all ordered a Tonkotsu Black, one Shoyu and one Tomato. The Shoyu was really good, it had bamboo sprouts which was really unique. The Tonkotsu black was abbot too strong, and the Tomato was pretty horrible imo. The Tomato's broth tasted like it came from a can from Walmart. It didn't taste Japanese at all, and I definitely don't recommend that one. Overall, the Tonkotsu and the Shoyu are my two must-haves if you're trying this place. Like I said earlier, hands down best ramen in Ottawa. Ramen is only ~$12, which is totally worth it. read more

Sansotei Ramen - Far back: Tomato, left: Tonkotsu black, right: Shoyu. Tonkotsu is Tonkotsu black without the black (garlic oil) on top. - Ramen Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario