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    ZUBU

    3.7 (69 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Left: mini spicy tonkotsu ramen. Right: Ramen flight (spicy vegan, creamy chicken, and Tonkotsu broth from top to bottom)
    Seraphina T.

    I would rate ZUBU 3.5 stars considering taste and price. Their menu is more expensive than many other ramen places you can go to in Vancouver, while taste is average. You do get what you expect but there is nothing spectacular. They have a large menu including appetizers, drinks, and desserts. Service is good but at times felt like they were pushing us to add on other items. The restaurant is large and roomy, slightly dim. We sat in a nice booth with greenery around it. I shared the ramen flight ($21) with my boyfriend, which included spicy vegan, creamy chicken, and tonkotsu soups. The server said that each bowl was around the size of a mini ramen, but it was significantly smaller. The flight is definitely for one person to enjoy. We added on a spicy tonkotsu mini ramen so we were able to compare the size. Both of us love spice so we got the "burning hot" level of spicy. It was similar to buldak fire noodles level! All of the ramens usually just have a few bean sprouts/mushrooms/corn and one slice/portion of protein. I would suggest adding on items if you want the bowl to be more substantial.

    Chicken karaage
    Joe L.

    My parents and I ordered 5 items but I have picture of only the first dish. That's because they all looked so good so we dove right it and ate and forgot to take any picture. It was Easter Sunday. I took my parents around town to look at cherry blossoms. It was around lunch time when we drove through Kerrisdale on the way to UBC so we decided to stop and look for a restaurant. Zubu was the 3rd one we checked out. The menu looked good and we grabbed a bar height table by the window. We ordered: - chicken karaage (8-pc) - edamame - my parents each had a mini tonkotsu ramen - I had the poke bowl The chicken karaage pieces were generous in size. The coating was light and crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. My parents were glad that there were mini size offerings for ramen which were perfect for them. My dad had a regular and my mom had a medium-spicy (2 on their 4-pt scale). She said it wasn't spicy at all although she could eat raw chili peppers like snacks. My poke bowl was tipped with all the expected fixants which were fresh and flavourful. Portion was generous as well. It was a perfect Easter lunch for us.

    Dining area
    Lee M.

    I used to go to this spot when it was Jinya. Parking is so-so. Very busy area. Sometimes there's a wait, sometimes none. I always get the Tonkotsu Kuro with extra noodles/chasu/ broth. The bowl is always consistent. ( my category for a high review ) I've gone to Zubu no less than 10 times now and in different locations. I have nothing bad to say. Nice little place with a cozy setting. They can seat you close to others at times but meh. Try the Kuro - if you like the pork bone soup base.

    Sizzling gross
    Regina V.

    This place is very busy but I'm glad we waited. We were told it would be an hour wait but ended up only waiting 15 mins! They also have a good loyalty program and we received free calendars! The sizzling gyoza, whiskey special and large selection of ramen is probably why they're always so busy. Great place when craving good ramen!

    Japanese curry with chicken
    Eric C.

    The restaurant was pretty empty on a Saturday night when my friend and I came here for a bite. We got seated quite quite quickly, though our menus took a while to get to us. It would be come a pattern here where our water refills and bills were delayed by quite a bit. We had the gyozas to share and they were fine, not very memorable. I got the Japanese curry with fried chicken. The chicken was juicy and flavourful. The curry sauce was good too. I thought it was a bit pricey for what it was, but it was generally tasty.

    Take out :)
    Chloe T.

    Yeah...so apparently for the back door patio dining, you can't bring your pooch along. I felt lied to since the server last time told me I could bring my pooch to the back door patio once patio season is open. You can only eat out front in traffic with your doggo in tow. Sn: zubu at Metrotown is better. (Food wise)

    Bone Marrow Ramen (available until Aug 31) and Cold Ramen for the summer weather
    Mandy T.

    One of my favorite ramen places lately. I like their Tonkatsu Kuro Ramen which comes with 2 good sized pieces of cha siu. The broth is very flavorful but also heavy with fat which can make you feel very full. My kids like their handrolls that you roll up yourself. Their best deal is their $22.50 Lunch Set that's only available until 2pm on weekdays. It comes with your choice of drink, appie, entree, and dessert from a smaller selection. If you choose the House Salad as your appetizer, its HUGE! I recently came intending to go for lunch and get their lunch set but I guess people are out and about again and there was a 30min wait! By the time we got seated, it was past 2pm, which meant the lunch set was no longer available and it was time for Happy Hour. The HH snack items available were still pretty pricey so like I said, lunch set is better value. We tried their Ebi Mayo and Salmon Taco. The Ebi Mayo was nice and crispy with a non-spicy Sriracha flavor. The Salmon Taco was nicely packed with salmon and a tasty small bite. Though they are pricey, their food is always tasty.

    Crispy Chicken
    Marilyn V.

    Zubu has been my go to ramen lately. Different branches under this chain are consistently good. Ordered the Tonkotsu Kuro - pork broth is fatty but yummy. Thin noodle is done perfectly al dente. Crispy chicken is a staple for me whenever I come to Zubu. The lemon and ponzu sauce go so well together! Also loved the Seafood Salad with flavors so delicate. Salad was presented in small dishes with nori sheets and crackers on the side.

    karaage ($4.15)
    Dianna H.

    I came for dinner Thursday at 6:30 with a friend and the restaurant was mostly full, but we were still able to get seated immediately. I was starving, so we decided to share an appetizer and each get our own ramen. The chicken karaage ($4.15 for 5 pieces) was delicious. It was very well flavored and moist on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. For ramen, I went with the tonkotsu kuro ($15.25) and asked for fatty chashu with no green onion. I asked them to swap out the thin noodles for thick noodles as well. It was so good! The tonkotsu broth had a lot of flavor but wasn't overly salty. I ended up drinking all of it. Portions were bigger than expected. It looked like a small bowl when I first got it but it's very deep. Both my friend and I struggled to finish our ramen. My only complaint is that the ramen doesn't come with a soft boiled egg by default. I completely forgot about it and didn't realize until I was almost done eating, when my friend pointed it out. Parking is metered along 41st Ave. Paid $1/hr after 6 pm.

    Spicy Tuna Tacos ($5.95) - DELICIOUS, but kinda pricey for 2 small tacos
    Natalie T.

    Service: 1/1 Atmosphere: 1/1 Food: 2/3 Took my bf out for a birthday dinner here. We got the Spicy Tuna Tacos for an appy which was absolutely DELICIOUS but super expensive for the portion size. My bf loved his ramen. I got their seasonal Teppan Aburi Chashu dish (it is def not appetizer sized like they say, I got mine with steamed rice on the side). It was an interesting dish - good but not anything amazing. Overall a very enjoyable experience, however it is definitely pricey for what you get so I will likely come back for special occassions when I am okay with spending a bit more.

    Patio dining
    Barry W.

    One line review: A nice outdoor dining experience. We went to Zubu in the late summer, during wonderfully pleasant weather in Vancouver. Given that the pandemic is still a thing, we elected to eat at one of the tables outdoors. We ordered: Brussel sprout ramen Aka ramen extra hot Fried calamari Lettuce wrap The ramen was very good -- flavorful, excellent, springy consistency, lots of goodies. The calamari was tasty, but I would have liked more of it. I found the lettuce wrap dish okay -- not something I would order again. Service was courteous and helpful enough. We found free parking in the neighborhood. Bottom line: We like this place and eat here occasionally. It's good enough for return visits.

    Spicy chicken ramen
    Kelven W.

    Nothing like hot and soupy ramen on a cold rainy day. The only thing that can top it is getting a weekday lunch special! $17.50 gets you a an appie, ramen and a dessert. SOLD! We had their curry cheese fries, consommé garlic fries and edamame. I liked their garlic fries best and I'm okay with that as an appetizer! Of course, I had their spicy chicken ramen at hot level. 5 levels of heat and this was just right. Chicken was nice and tender with the beautifully cooked ramen. The spicy broth brought it all together. We also had their tonkatsu kuro which was rich and flavourful. To end off, we had their matcha mocha. Matcha ice cream wrapped in mochi is always a good idea. It was a bit icy for some reason. Overall, a solid ramen experience!

    The interior
    Elton C.

    I have walked pass this Japanese ramen restaurant a few time and it seems like popular place for many young people. I was looking for a place for my late lunch and I came here. As this was my first visit so I thought it would be safe to pick a bowl of ramen. I ordered the Tonkotsu Aka ramen with fatty chashu and mild spicy. It didn't take long for the noodle. The soup base was tasty without disappointment. The chashu was fatty as expected and then noodle was done well. The mild spicy taste has waken up my taste buds. The service was good and the environment was tidy. The only thing that irritated me was the flies. Hope the staff can solve that issue.

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    Favourite ramen place before they changed the chicken ramen not as good but still great place

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    Ramen DANBO - Robson - Curry Rekka Ramen extra spicy with thick noodles.  Strong broth, extra rich, extra karadare Add egg and add Nori

    Ramen DANBO - Robson

    4.4(768 reviews)
    6.2 kmWest End
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    I recommend going early! Since I was having a solo party, I was able to be seated early at the…read morecounter if there were any available seats! The guy in front of me, Deng, looked at me with such envy as he cut in line. This place is incredibly popular! Every time I pass by, there's a long queue. Even on rainy days, people are willing to get soaked in the rain just to have a bowl of hot tonkotsu ramen. While you're queuing, the staff will hand out menus. The ordering system is similar to Ichiran Ramen; you can choose the noodle firmness, broth consistency, spiciness, green onions, oil level, and MSG amount . The basic ramen is only $13. I added a soft-boiled egg and pickled cabbage for $2 each. Although the pickled cabbage is really expensive , I can't help it, I'm a pickled cabbage addict! The pickled cabbage paired with the rich tonkotsu broth was refreshing. The broth was flavorful but not greasy, the noodles were chewy and springy, and the portion size was just right. Overall, it's incredibly good value for money; no wonder there's always a queue. After eating, you really get that "Ah~ this is the taste of happiness" feeling

    Coming from Hawaii, I had high expectations. This is my 2nd time visiting Vancouver, and the 1st…read moretime had a long line that I walked away from. This time, still a line, but it went faster. This is definitely not a sit down and enjoy your meal w anyone. Order your food from a slip of paper you're given so that by the time you sit, they collect it and place the order. Seats are hard and it is devised where you and then leave. I had the goma vegetarian and my brother the tonkatsu. We both had thicker noodles. However, one could not tell. The vegetarian was loaded with sesame seeds. Now i love those seeds but it was way too much for my liking. Too much seeds to chew on. They also do not put any vegetables on like Hawaii does. Everything is ala carte and that adds up. I simply chose the ramen version without all the add ons. The broth was yummy but again with the loaded seeds, it made it challenging to just drink the soup. I will say, Hawaii has by far better ramen, but this place was ok too. Pricey for for what you get though.

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    Maruhachi Ra-men

    4.3(809 reviews)
    6.4 kmWest End
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    This place is a solid lunch spot if you want ramen, but that's probably the extent of it. Fairly…read moreopen on Friday for lunch, as with any lunch spot it's quick/efficient, and solid. I love a good tsukemen, but while this place has it, it's fairly mid. It reminded why I usually only get it at tsukemen specific spots. The shoryu ramen was more impressive though still just good. All in all, above average lunch ramen, you could easily do worse, but you could also do better.

    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.

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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

    3.9(514 reviews)
    5.8 kmDowntown
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    JINYA is one of my favourite ramen spots. The food is tasty, the staff are attentive, and the…read morerestaurant has a modern interior. If you come during busy times, there would sometimes be a wait, however, I was able to get in quite quickly. I ordered a chicken ramen and enjoyed the noodles, broth, and toppings

    Great customer service and ambiance! Perfectly located in the downtown area, I can see that it is…read morecatered to both tourist and locals as the staffs are multi-lingual. Food here is better then I expected...as my first try with the Jinya group was in Kerrisdale and that was uneventful as the food wasn't up to standard even in those days! Highlights .. Crispy Chicken - its their own version of chicken karaage, crust is extra crispy yet not greasy, a great addition if you want to make your ramen a combo! Premium Tonkotsu RED - red indicates it SPICY, I chose level 2 spiciness, next time I may go higher! Noodles are perfectly al dente and the toppings are all well balance, wish they would be more generous with the black fungus! Kiwi Sparkler - a very refreshing non-alcoholic drink with a good tang & bitter, goes totally well with the spicy ramen and gyoza etc! Street paid parking only, depending on the day and time, and make sure you monitor the time you are parked as I see many "ticket persons" walking around ready to give out tickets!!

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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown - Kiwi Sparkler .. $12.80

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