I'm not sure why I had this Ramen place bookmarked in my phone but I decided to give it a try one evening with friends during the work week. I really enjoyed the food, it was delicious. The black garlic ramen, veggie gyoza and Takoyaki were all savoury and fantastic. The portion sizes for price were appropriate and I ended up taking some of it home. They're all beautiful dishes on the plate. Service was friendly and quick, we were greeted, seated and served within minutes of walking in. Soon after we sat down, the restaurant filled up with other patrons which is a good sign. However I also judge a restaurant based on its cleanliness and the washrooms leave much to be desired. If a restaurant's washrooms aren't clean, it gives you a window into how dirty the kitchen and back of house are. The washrooms are in a serious need of a cleaning. There is black filth on the white doors, everything has a bit of a grime covering multiple surfaces. Overall, the food is delicious, I would return but maybe for take-out next time. Please clean your restaurant. read more

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Winter season calls for a warm bowl of creamy ramen, a plate of veggie gyozas, and a Sapporo beer at Touhenboku Ramen :) Decided to stop by this ramen spot while walking on Queen West. The food was delicious; I especially enjoyed the creamy mushroom ramen broth and veggie gyoza. The gyoza was part of a deal with one app and a pint of Sapporo for 14.99 ^^ The atmosphere inside was super Christmasy! The staff were all friendly and attentive :) I would come back again! read more

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Very attentive and friendly staff. Rich, slightly too salty ramen broth; fresh and hot chicken. 5yr old enjoyed our visit. Touhenboku is a cozy ramen shop about half a block away from Osgoode station. It was around 3pm when we got in, and service was prompt with about 5 tables of diners. Menu is available by scanning the qr code, but they also have a physical menu if needed. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I ordered a Black Garlic Ramen and Chicken Karaage. The staff asked if we wanted a sharing bowl, and I also asked for a fork for my 5 year old. When we got the karaage, I was trying to cut it up into smaller pieces for my daughter with her fork. The staff came and offered me a knife without me even asking. I really appreciated that! The karaage was super hot and juicy, my daughter had 3 pieces. The ramen broth was very thick and rich, and as usual, a bit too salty for my preference, I couldn't finish all the soup. The egg was well cooked, and the meat slices (one pork belly, one shoulder piece) were good. After eating, I took my daughter to the washroom. It was large and quite clean. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Black Garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We both ordered the special where you can get black garlic ramen and the five piece veggie gyoza for 16.95. This is such a good deal and we had leftovers to take home. The ramen was average, and the gyoza came with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. The black garlic topping on the ramen was drizzled over the chashu, it provided a smoky flavor. Presentation is nice but the taste is pretty average. This is a very busy casual restaurant but we were able to get a seat with a reservation during rush hour. Service is pretty no frills. read more

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The noodles are good, the soup is not as fatty which is good. They forgot to add the extra pork we ordered for take out. The pork belly is dry, the pork shoulder is ok, tender enough. Overall, it's ok if you're craving ramen and in the area. read more

Got the Tonkotsu Miso Ramen. Pretty decent bowl of ramen but I felt like the broth was missing something. Good place for someone needing a hot bowl of ramen on a cold day. Staff were friendly and ambiance was good. Also tried their mango cheesecake which was alright. Their Gyoza tasted average as well. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Tonkotsu Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a weekday evening for dinner after work and I had the black garlic ramen which I was super excited for but left disappointed. The ramen came out super quickly, even before our takoyaki which felt quite suspicious. The noodles weren't as chewy nor did they taste fresh compared to other ramen restaurants I been. I did like the takoyaki and my friend enjoyed the veggie ramen which she finished completely. Service was OK but did notice they put the tipping option on the 20% option instead of the 15% default. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - black garlic ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I got their tomato dipping ramen which is part of their summer menu for $14.95. I liked the texture of the chewy ramen but I wish the dipping broth was hotter since the noodles were pretty cold. The dipping broth came lukewarm and by the end of my meal it was cold - flavour is good though. The service is good - the servers are all very nice. This is next to another popular ramen spot which we wanted to go to but there was a lineup so we ended up here. This is a good place to go for some quick ramen but probably would not be my first choice. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - dipping ramen tomato broth - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yes I would return.... Great Japanese inspired food and drinks. The beef tartar was amazing and so were the nori tacos. I topped it all off with a "sour" type drink which I don't remember the name of, but it was great. The service was great since the waiter was chatty and had good recommendations. He had actually lived in Japan, which is a bonus. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Sour Yum - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here with a couple of friends after attending an expo nearby. My friends ordered ramen, but I wasn't in a soupy mood, so I chose Katsu instead. I was NOT disappointed at all. The Katsu here rivals Katsuya for sure! We also got croquet, which were delicious! And a complimentary Gyoza because my friend ordered the special. Everything was good and the servers were really nice. read more

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Tomato ramen was decent, though again the egg was slightly over cooked. The pork was odd, like it was made from pork chunks pressed together. The pork also didn't taste of much. read more

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Got the summer special which was the hot and sour ramen for about $15. The broth was on the thicker side and the "sour" taste made itnrefreshing to eat. Seevice could have been better because the one waiter disappeared for moments on end that the cook even went over to call him out to get our requests. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Spicy and sour ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Picked up the Takayoki to go and they were amazing all the way through. Just based off that, I know I have to return and try their ramen read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was stopping into Toronto for a Saturday fun event and was passing through; the ramen place next door to this location was busy with line ups happening outside their location so I opted for this location after seeing some fellow Yelpers like Michael here. The place is efficient, like any other Toronto businesses on the street. Efficient meaning that you can sit two people easily just don't come with a group of 10 people. Ordered the Gyoza and the Creamy Mushroom ramen. The Gyoza was typical, the creamy mushroom is a vegetarian option- I did find it salty- like any other ramen place- it was vegetarian at least and it's nice to see vegetarian options. Traditional ramens are made by cooking pork bone until all the marrow is liquified to get that creaminess- so it's nice to have a vegetarian option swapped with a mushroom broth and coconut milk. Noodles were a bit tough, but frankly better than soggy. Overall this was a good fix- really love the vegetarian options. As a "weekday" pescatarian I struggle to find great vegetarian options that still give the full flavour and perks of the meat options without the meat. I'll be back. Oh yes washroom was clean and efficient and try to get a seat away from the door, the soft close doesn't work on the door and it just "slams" which can be quite annoying for a new patron. read more

I have been to Touheboku before but it's been long enough to now have a fresh impression to give a detailed review after my recent visit! I ordered the shio ramen made from a chicken broth base. The broth itself is very flavourful and creamy! It came with green onions, wood ear mushrooms, an egg, and a slice of pork belly and pork shoulder. The pork slices were nothing extraordinary, I felt the shoulder was quite dry while the belly had more flavour due to the fat. I know typically everything is assembled but I was disappointed that the egg and mushrooms were so noticeably cold despite being in soup. I could tell they were in the refrigerator and taken out seconds before assembly. The egg was alright as well, it wasn't as flavourful due to being marinated or as jammy compared to other spots in the city. The noodles had bite and enjoyed that they were thinner! There is only one portion size here and felt there could've been more broth added for the price. Overall it was a comforting dish but really could've been elevated from the few observations above! Service was fine however they did bring our food out quickly which I appreciated. This is a fair option if, like us, you're craving ramen and this is the only spot open and close by. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We got the spicy creamy mushroom ramen via ritual order. We thought we will give this place a try especially that ritual was having it's 50% food fest going on. And wow, we were not one bit disappointed. It's one the best ramens I've had. They're not kidding about the spice. It hit the spot and the extra chili oil wasn't needed but added another great layer of taste. One bowl of ramen was quite sufficient for my husband and me. We enjoyed till the slurp.. the mushrooms were so delightful, each type adding its own umami to the wonderful dish. We will come back and try the garlic ramen. Touhenboku is in a spot that has multiple ramen spots around it. It's fantastic that they're competing strong with their unique ramens catering to veggie ramen lovers like me! read more

The ramen and soup base is good but portions are a bit small. There is no bad aftertaste or any water requirement after my meal. They are taking precautions for covid and are also offering 50% discount for ramen during this tough time. read more

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I came here on a busy Saturday evening but was able to be seated right away. The restaurant is definitely on the smaller size so it's not great for large groups and can feel kind of cramped. My husband ordered the spicy creamy mushroom ramen and I got the spicy miso ramen. The waitress suggested we get the spicy sauce on the side and we are sure glad that we listened! We both love spicy food but man, the spicy sauce packed a punch. I was only able to handle half of the sauce provided and my mouth was on fire by the end of the meal. Definitely still delicious though. The servers were friendly, attentive and accomodating. Parking can be a pain as there is only street parking. However, the restaurant is only a short walk away from Osgoode subway station so it's accessible by TTC. read more

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Over the past few years, ramen shops seem have become a big part of the Toronto food scene. Anything Japanese food-related tend to be popular. It's nice that those who've trained overseas are sharing their culinary skills here. Heck, there are now three ramen shops within 90m on the vibrant Queen/University stretch. First of three lunch stops, I came to try Tohenboku Ramen Restaurant which was well-reviewed on a YouTube video. They offered a creamy "toripaitan-style" soup composed of slow-cooked chicken broth. Surprisingly the restaurant was nearly packed at noon time, so I grabbed seating by the kitchen to watch the chef duo go to work and share tasks to create each bowl. Service was minimal like other ramen shops, with servers tied up taking orders, food or bills. Black Garlic Ramen had a nice touch of sea salt, tender pork shoulder slices, and the usual wood ear mushroom & soft egg. Thick bouncy noodles paired well with the rich soup base. The portion size was just enough, although a little more ramen would've been ideal. A solid lunch bowl but not sure if I'll return soon with so many similar options nearby. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Touhenboku - Black Garlic Ramen: chicken broth, sea salt, pork shoulder, wood ear mushroom, and soft egg with thick noodles. - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I swear I'm always the unlucky one who walks into a restaurant when its between lunch and dinner service (ex. closed between 3-5). I wanted to go to my fave ramen spot Ikkousha but they just closed, so naturally being hungover and in the search of soup, we went a few doors down We had the takoyaki as an appetizer, i found it to be good but average, there could have been more pieces of octopus in there as I found it was mainly batter. The black garlic ramen was pretty good but average. The pork shoulder slices were tender, there was wood ear mushroom, and the ramen egg was included (and not an add on). The noodles were chewy and the soup was thick and flavorful and fragrant from the garlic. It's a good, consistent place to have a bowl of ramen. However since Ikkousha is my fave and so close by it would definitely still be my first choice read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friend suggested this place for dinner before heading to the movies. Why not. It's near the Scotia Bank theatre, and also it's been a while since I had ramen. When i studied the menu, a couple dishes jumped out at me: spicy ramen and black garlic ramen. However the descriptions said they came with thick noodles. So I asked if it could be changed for thin noodles instead. The answer was no. So I ordered chicken miso ramen that came with thin noodles. The soup of the noodles was good and flavorful. I also liked the egg. The meat was decent too. However I found the noodles to be a bit tough. My friend also said the same thing. The service was good. They pulled 3 tables together for us, and we didn't feel like they wanted us to leave despite the line up. But that's ok, we had to go and catch the movie. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Chicken Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I pass by this place quite a bit because it's close to home and work but never tried it until recently. From the outside looking in, I'm a little hesitant about this place because it doesn't have the look and feel of a traditional ramen shop. All judgements aside and just evaluating the noodles, this place is acceptable. It's not amazing, but it fills the stomach and it doesn't make you feel like you wasted your money or stomach quota that could've eaten something better for the price. I had the mushroom ramen because I was like "heck why not" and was thoroughly impressed by the broth. The noodles though, were very subpar- granted, I am a ramen noodle snob so it takes a lot to impress me. Like most places that aren't in Japan, the noodles don't taste very handmade. Give this place a chance, but note that the noodles themselves won't have you coming back. Broth though...maybe. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Mushroom Broth Ramen (Vegetarian) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Friendly service, very good curry. Only issue that I wish there were a few more pieces of tempura in the ebi don; there are only 5 pieces of average-sized shrimp tempura there. Ambiance is good, too -- would go there again to have their food again. read more

I decided to try out this place after reading so many great reviews. Unfortunately it fell short of my expectations, I was slightly disappointed in the quality of ramen from this place. I ordered the Spicy Tan Tan, which was new on the menu. A few drawbacks: Chopsticks; The disposable wooden chopsticks were a little difficult to use, especially when pulling up heaps of noodles. I definitely would've preferred if they had stronger reusable ones instead. ONIONS; I'm not sure if this is typical in other ramen establishments, but I felt like slices of white onion don't really go well in ramen. There was honestly a lot of it, not just in my dish, but also in everyone else's bowls too. Lack of Flavor; almost all our dishes lacked flavor and depth, creating a pretty watery ramen. I do appreciate the fact that they offer more than 1 vegetarian option, but when almost all our dishes lack flavor and depth, the experience ends up being pretty disappointing. Overall the price point , ambiance and service were all good, but not incredibly memorable. Pretty doubtful I'd come back read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Spicy Tan Tan - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One day, I was craving Japanese ramen. There is a lack of ramen restaurants in the downtown core and Yelp brought me to Touhenboku. I've been to other Touhenboku locations in the past, specifically the one in Richmond Hill. The location on Queen Street West is smaller, but can still seat many patrons. I ordered the soy sauce ramen with pork shoulder and thin noodles. What I like most about this ramen is the broth is creamy. The noodles are al dente, with just the right amount of chewiness. The bowl of ramen came with large, thick portions of pork, a sliced soft-boiled egg with golden yolk, freshly cut green onions, and sliced mushrooms. All of the ingredients went well together. The only thing I didn't like was that the sheet of seaweed was a little moist. Granted, it was in the ramen broth, but it shouldn't look soggy when it's served. I would come here more often if it wasn't a bit of a trek to get here from my office. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Soy sauce ramen, pork shoulder, thin noodles - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Walked by this place many times but never ventured in. A friend wanted ramen and this was the first search result on Yelp. The restaurant seats approximately 25 and it was packed on a Tuesday night. Just a note, it's a small place so you sit very closely to your neighbours and it can be a bit difficult to have a conversation when it is so loud. Staff were very polite and patient with us. Ordered the light ramen that I customized to my liking and it was ready within 10 minutes. Definitely not mind blowing ramen but it was a nice little meal. Would probably return if I'm in the area and craving ramen again. 3.5 stars. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ok just found what might be the best vegetarian ramen I've tried to date, the creamy spicy (spice & egg optional) mushroom ramen!! So rich and creamy and flavorful, and chockablock full of meaty king & enoki mushrooms I am definitely coming back for this one! read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - The best Vegetarian Creamy mushroom ramen with optional garlic spice paste. Delicious!! - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

For a chain franchise named Touhenboku Ramen, I'm not giving this a 5 star review for their ramen. Rather, it would be for their donburi. After Ryu's Noodle Bar moved elsewhere because of a fire, I've been on the search for another place that serves great chashudon. I found my answer for that, and it's Touhenboku Ramen. Touhenboku's donburis come in two sizes, small (to go with a Ramen) and large (an order by itself, comes with a pop of your choice). I tried the large chashudon with a coca cola, and I was not disappointed one bit. It was so amazingly sweet and savory, and blew me away. The delicious slices of freshly cooked meat were perfectly augmented by the portions of fat on the same chashu, the mayonnaise, and the seasoning on the rice. It might be a bit too savory for some people, but for me, it was just the right amount. The soda that came with the dish worked very well with the donburi itself too. I loved it. The dish came out super fast too, it took a few minutes for my bowl to arrive at the table. I fully recommend Touhenboku's donburis. Give it a try if you're into savory Japanese style rice bowls! read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Pork cha shu don (large) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Quite nice ramen overall! I went there on Thursday night and there are a few more empty seats around for dine-in. The broth is classic pork-bone base (TONKOTSU), very rich and creamy. Although I have seen more thicker and richer broth, but I personally thought that the broth was quite thick; it was creamy and flavourful but was quite "strong". It wasn't overpowered though. If you are the person who likes "lighter" soup for ramen but still want to enjoy the experience of TONKOTSU flavour, you may want to go for soy sauce and pork-bone base (SHOYU TONKOTSU) broth as it is usually lighter with slight hint of soy sauce fragrance.If you like thick and strong broth with a full pack of flavour of TONKOTSU, there you go, you will absolutely love it! Plus, they offered 20% off, it was a bonus for me. COVID measure was pretty well done in my opinion as well! read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Meat lover (pork belly) - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So yummy! So cute in here too. The broth was so tasty would love to come back. I had a pork ramen!

If I remember correctly, the first touhenboku store that opened was in Markham. At the time the store opened, there was lots of promo on social media. Though I never went due to distance. Now that the store has opened for a while, and that there are now multiple locations, the time had came for lazy people like me who refuse to line up to try! Nobody in the store on a weekday evening.big thumb up! I got the most basic ramen with thick noodles. There's nothing special about the ramen noodle. The broth is not too salty, but I still felt a bit thirsty after the meal. MSG? Maybe it's because I've never being a ramen fan? If I do come next time, I'd be sure to try the appetizer dishes. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally came back and tried the kimchi ramen this time around. I really liked it especially the noodles they were just right. I also got to try the spicy ramen and I thought the soup base on that was more flavorful than the kimchi one. We came close to closing so it felt like they were rushing us a bit but otherwise service was fine. I will hopefully be back here more often going forward. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Kimchi ramen - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Awful experience. Came for dinner, and it wasn't busy. Other customers came in after us. The server didn't come take our order until after everyone else. After waiting what felt like forever, we didn't even get our food. We just left. Even people that came in after us got their meal before us. That was disappointing. Wouldn't go there again. Poor customer service. read more

I was hungry one ev'ning The sky is getting dark Stomach growling, grumbling I need something close, not far Touhenboku was my choice I've been here many times Not as much as Devon W But enough to give a like Black garlic is my true bae Chicken all the way Sea salt complements the best I won't change anything Just need to give one dollar extra noodles on the side What a deal! What a steal! It's so great, it's no lie Broth is creamy to the max The chicken melts in your mouth Noodles are chewy and firm It is worth going down south Dining area's spacious Especially in the summer To miss your chance eating here That'd be a real bummer Wish they had stronger AC I'm sensitive to heat But their ramen's really great They just cannot be beat! I love you, Touhenboku read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Black garlic chicken ramen with thick noodles. YUM - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've walked by this ramen shop on Queen street numerous time and finally have the opportunity to try it. I walked in on Thursday evening with a friend and was seated immediately. We ordered their fall/winter pork soup based ramen. It was a cold evening when I walked in and it was the perfect meal. The first thing I noticed about the ramen at this ramen shop is the soup base. The soup base was really thick,. I usually prefer a lighter broth but the flavour was not bad at all. The noodles were great, had a fair amount of toppings too. On top of the ramen, we ordered a side of karaage. The pieces of karaage was pretty big and was freshly made. We were got lucky with the appetizers as they had a promo where they gave you an extra piece of appetizers with each order. I don't mind going back to try different items as it appears they have seasonal ramen every few months. read more

Touhenboku Ramen Restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Above average ramen, short wait and friendly staff. Reasonably priced, ask for the ultimate sauce, it's spicy but very flavourful. Will elevate any ramen you order. The appetizers were slightly under sized, however the size of the ramen itself was more than satisfactory. We were left full, and happy after our visit! read more

This place is my All time Fav place for ramein ! I think there r Too many ramen places in Toronto , that its becoming more popular but def over rated ! But this place always offers me best noodle soup for Japanese ramen and best flavor ! They have the BEST broth ! --- I bring the noodles n soups home , evey time the soup top layer always form VERY thick layer of Susbstance that u only get from soups that cooled down from scratch !!! A lot of other ramen places the soups r dialooted but added seasoning and flavor ! When the soup cool down , they would never form layer of fat on the surface of soup (if u r from China or Japan, when make bone broth, the Fat and bone tissues cooked into liquid would float n bond , form think/thick layer of sheet when soup cool down) --- this place has thickest n more authentic broth! I always get their classic sea salt ramen ramen asking to cook the noodles bit longer (they do have noodles cooked but on chewy side than my liking) ! The soup has sooo much flavor ! This is actually one does u don't need spice n seasoning ! It comes with bit black mushroom chopped and bean sprouts and bit seaweed , and --- whole egg (not half egg) Kingcom ramen doesn't even give me an egg , u d pay $1.5 in lots places to get half egg lol . Also they have combo --- if u buy ramen u can get sides (big one) for $4.8 ! I always get full bowl of rice with grilled sweet soya chicken or Fried chicken (it's chicken thighs coated n fried , then tossed with japanese mayo, green onion) ! ---- make Sure get the combo ! The snack along itself it's like meal for me if ur someone easily get full. I save it for lunch next day ! Just make an egg at home it's a meal ! I haven't tried the other flavor , I might have tried the burnt oil long ago but did not like as much as sea salt original one . Less is more ! If u like eating burnt garlic go for it tho. I personally do not like anything burnt it's bitter n cancerous. read more

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It's been 4 years. Darn you covid. Finally came back to this area and ate at my Favourite ramen place. The spicy ramen with thin noodles is sooo good. Oh how I missed you yummy ramen, finally you are in my tummy where you belong. Service and food is still great. read more

I've passed by this place a couple of times and decided to try this place out since it was close to an event I was attending. At first glance, it was a typical ramen place; we were greeted and seated right away. It was during lunch so it slowly started to get busy. There are about four opinions to choose from for ramen with the choice of thin/thick noodles, soup base, seasoning and which meat you would like. I chose the Black Garlicky Ramen with thin noodles, chicken broth and pork belly (10.50$). It was okay but the flavours were just average. Nothing stood out but it tasted a bit too salty for my liking. There was barely a "garlic" taste as well. This is average for ramen as there are so many ramen shops around town. I would rather travel elsewhere to satisfy my ramen craving. read more

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Lunch Special: Sapporo with Any Ramen for $12.... Really?! This maybe one of the best lunch special I had for awhile.... Drinking my iced cold beer and slurping my bowl of ramen did put me in a good mood... and I ended up ordering a Millie Crepes ($5.50) as dessert too. Staff in the restaurant is really friendly and helpful. Helped me with picking the soup based and the thickness of the noodle. I really enjoyed my ramen. I will be back to try out other items but I will for sure save room for the Millie Crepes! read more

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