Delicious ramen and such a nice server! I loved the toppings and spice/sauce options at each…read moretable. Would love to go back again. Kids loved it too!

Stopped by Maruhachi on a Saturday lunchtime after our long commute from Seattle. this restaurant…read moreis tucked in a corner not too far from the main Robson street. Paid parking was not too hard to find on the Main Street but during busy dining hours it might be difficult. We got seated right away at the bar since there were no tables open and the service was quick. Traditional Japanese style ambiance and even the bathroom had rounded Japanese bowl sink. As someone who doesn't have chicken broth (paitan style) ramen, I was really looking forward to the original ramen I ordered but I was a bit disappointed in the flavor profile of the dish. The ramen had both chasu and seaweed paired with thin round noodles. The broth was creamy and had a hint of chicken flavor but even adding several rounds of their soy sauce/salt seasoning they have on the side to adjust your broth to your liking-- I found that the richness of the soup was not what I had expected from the reviews that I read prior to coming here. Overall, a bit disappointed in the flavoring of the broth but maybe we came on an off day. I would be willing to give it a shot again in the future if I had ramen cravings and given that it was very affordable ($11-15 per bowl with tip), but I would probably opt to try another place first.

Finally got here at long last and enjoyed the Mega Jiro-Style Ramen. Ooh wow was it tasty. Yummy…read moreyummy yummy. Clean bathroom. Enjoyable experience all around. Will return.

While visiting Vancouver with my husband and friends, they felt like ramen one night for dinner…read more My husband ordered the Miso Ramen. I wasn't that hungry, so I ordered Gyoza. When my husband was about half done with his ramen, the server asked if he wanted a complimentary noodle refill. He got a half order of the thick noodles. He had thin noodles in his ramen. I tasted both, and the thick noodles (in my opinion) were way better. The Gyoza were really good, as was the ramen. It totally hit the spot! If you are in the area, check it out!

This ramen spot has been around for 15 years! I am teetering between 3.5 and 4 stars, but rounded…read moreup. Food - I got the tan tan men and really liked it! This restaurant is about $5 more per bowl than another place down the street and I do agree with another writer that they were skimp on the toppings, but I enjoyed my broth and dish and would eat here again. Service - staff was super friendly. I watched as they helped reccomend ramen to people who were unsure what to get. Ambiance - it isn't very big inside. There is one big shared table and maybe 5 tables for 2? I would imagine in busy times there is a wait. They also give you a little basket to put your bag/coat in if you sit at the shared table, it was super cute.

Super authentic ramen. I ordered the shio ramen...it was good, but nothing outstanding that set it…read moreapart from other ramen places. I wish it came with an egg, but you had to order as an add-on. The gyoza was delicious, probably my favorite part of the meal! The restaurant is VERY small, seating is very limited. The bathroom situation isn't super great either, there's only one stall and there's not really a place to stand when you're waiting for it. I really enjoyed myself, but there are so many other ramen places I would want to try in the area first before repeating.

Nice little eaterie. Very small space with close seating. Not quite the ambiance that I prefer…read more 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.

What' a great spot and such quick service!…read more 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!

Casual lunch, friendly staff and tasty food. Was coming…read moreafter lunch time, so there are many seats available and food was quick served too

Came just for the icecream…read more Greeted at the door and sat at a table with an tablet to browse the menu and order. Some of the dishes looked good but we were ultimately too full from eating earlier. The Hokkaido icecream came in a cup, a good size for 1 person. The icecream itself was milky and creamy, we really enjoyed it. The interior was open, clean, and decorated.

I've been to Zubu a few times now, and the food has been consistently solid. The blue crab hand…read moreroll is a standout, and their Tonkotsu ramen is reliably comforting and rich. If you're curious about the rest of their ramen lineup, the ramen flight is a fun way to try them out without committing to just one. Service has been attentive on my visits, and food comes out quickly, which is always appreciated. Last night, I tried their Dine Out Vancouver menu and thought it was excellent value. For $35, it included a Sapporo beer, five pieces of takoyaki, a bowl of Tonkotsu ramen, and mochi ice cream. It also happened to be Sake Friday, so we picked up a bottle at 50% off - hard to complain about that math. The ambience was generally fine, but the staff were doing a photoshoot for their new menu right beside our table. The lighting was extremely bright and the space felt cramped, and since the shoot lasted the entire duration of our meal, it became a bit distracting. Overall, strong food and good value, with a small but avoidable atmosphere miss on this particular visit.

No better food than ramen for the rainy season. I've always viewed Zubu as more of a Western take…read moreon Japanese ramen, and that's the impression I was left with. To me, there are better choices in town, though their downtown location is quite convenient. Ramen Flight ($22.95): Tonkotsu Ramen, Creamy Chicken Ramen, and Spicy Vegan. Taste-wise, they were decent but not my favorite. The noodles were clumped together, which, combined with the smaller bowls, made eating quite challenging. The broth was overall quite salty but lacked richness. If I had to choose, I would say the Tonkotsu Ramen was the best. The Vegan Ramen was oddly sweet, possibly from the inari. Service was a bit slow despite visiting on a weekday. We asked for extra spicy sauce, but it did not arrive until we were almost done with the meal. I also disliked that they kept trying to upsell us on drinks and add-ons.

This was my first time at this Japanese restaurant, and the atmosphere and food were fantastic! The…read moreprices were reasonable, and the service was incredibly warm and friendly. I highly recommend it! I'll definitely come back next time and bring my friends to try other dishes on the menu.

I was in Vancouver for the day and had heard so many great things about this place, so I came in…read morewith pretty high expectations. We arrived around 2 PM for our reservation and were greeted warmly right away, which made for a great first impression. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The bamboo divider running through the middle of the space gave it a cozy, modern Japanese-inspired feel, and the overall atmosphere was probably my favorite part of the experience. As for the food, unfortunately it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I ordered the seafood sizzler bowl, and while it wasn't bad by any means, it felt underwhelming for the price. The bowl was mostly rice, with a few small prawns, tiny scallops, a little roe, and some crab mixed in. I was expecting something more seafood-forward, so it ended up feeling more like a deconstructed fried rice than the premium dish I had envisioned. Same with the unagi bowl, couple small pieces of unagi cut up... The appetizers were actually the highlight of the meal and ended up being more memorable than my main course. I kept waiting for a dish to really wow me, but nothing stood out enough to make me crave a return visit. Maybe I just ordered the wrong items, because I know this place has plenty of fans. Overall, I'm glad I tried it, but based on this visit, I don't see myself making a special trip back.

First time at this Japanese restaurant, and it was really great!…read more Signature Japanese Fried Pork Cutlet Rosu Katsu $27 This time I was smarter and ordered the cut with a good balance of fat and lean meat. The moment I bit into it, it was bursting with juice! The meat was incredibly thick but not dry at all, and the outer skin was crispy like snowflakes. The first bite was amazing; I've never had such a delicious pork cutlet in Shanghai. Curry Pork Cutlet Rosu Curry $29.5 My friend ordered the curry pork cutlet today, and it was surprisingly excellent! The curry flavor was incredibly rich and full-bodied. Wrapped in the crispy pork cutlet and eaten with rice, it was pure carb bliss! Freshly Ground Sesame Powder I have to praise their freshly ground sesame powder; the aroma of the sesame seeds you grinded yourself was a real highlight. * With lemon salt: Refreshing and original, a perfect way to cut through the richness! * With barbecue sauce: Mixed with sesame powder, the flavors develop layer by layer. With two flavors to choose from, it's really hard to stop! I'll definitely come back to try it again next time.

A must visit if you are a katsu fan! I ordered the Ebi and Hotate Katsu Curry. The katsu was…read moredeliciously crispy on the outside, but juicy on the inside. The portion was massive - it came with 3 huge prawns and 2 juicy scallops. I barely made a dent in my food and went home with a very full box of leftovers. Saku generously provides unlimited refills on their miso soup and cabbage salad. The cabbage salad with homemade sesame dressing was especially addicting! I could eat it for days. Service was attentive and the restaurant decor was sleek and modern. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in Vancouver!