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    ZUBU

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

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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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!

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    Jebby T.

    Initially, we went only because of the ramen flight, but it is not available at this location. Instead, we had a few happy hour dishes since we arrived at 3:30 pm. The restaurant was not too busy on a Friday, but I could see a few groups in and out on the patio prior to our arrival. Food: Salmon Tacos - $6.10. Two mini crispy wonton tacos made with sashimi-grade salmon, cherry tomato, white onion, and cilantro. Taste: 7/10. This is basically a DIY salmon hand roll (see image). The seaweed is laid out with rice, salmon, and toppings on top. I could not taste the toppings. It was nothing special. I think the most interesting aspect of the Salmon Tacos is the compressed towel that came with it. The compressed towel is a fiber towel that is compressed into the shape and size of a small tablet. The towel tablet expands when water is added to it (see video). This is great since you should wash your hands before rolling up the food. Takoyaki - $8.85. Five pieces of battered octopus, egg tartar, okonomi sauce, mayonnaise, dried bonito flakes, green onion, and shredded nori seaweed. Taste: 7/10. The overall dish looks appealing and resembles the street food you get at the night market. Like all takoyaki, the inside is gooey. That's how it is and may taste weird to first timers. The gooeyness is what most vendors strive for because it adds to the uniqueness of takoyaki.

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    This is based on just one item plus it was take out, which I don't think should be done with ramen.

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    Noodles has texture, and soup base has flavor and very good. Meat portion a little small. Will definitely come back if we need ramen.

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    The food is amazing and delicious! I had a dream of the Brussels sprouts ramen. They were perfect. I just want to eat it all the time.

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    Great Ramen. I eat at the Kerrisdale location pretty regularly. They have a nice patio out back in the summer.

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    Good selection of ramen and combos. The soju cocktails were also very refreshing. Would come here again.

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    The Spivey creamy vegan ramen is amazing!!! The service is fast and they have done a great job social distancing ppl. Definitely recommend.

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    4.4
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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

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    (806 reviews)
    6.4 km
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    This was a super authentic experience. This is a small establishment with limited seating to…read moreapproximately 20 patrons. We got the pork curry rice which was DELICIOUS. Flavors just meld so well together. A full-bodied experience with every bite. We split a ramen because we wanted to save room for the rest of our food crawl. Ramen broth was silky, smooth, flavorful, creamy without cream. Exquisite. Reminds me of the ramen in Japan. We got an extra Ajitsuke Tamago (ramen egg) and I'm so glad we did! The egg was PERFECT, marinated beautifully and so jammy on the inside. I love bamboo in my ramen so also added this as a side. Noodle refills are only $2!! Fantastic. I dare say this was one of the best ramen experiences of my life. 5 STARS.

    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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    ZUBU - Downtown

    4.0
    (59 reviews)
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    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.

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    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!

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    Zenbu set with refillable soup, rice and salad
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    JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

    JINYA Ramen Bar - Vancouver Downtown

    3.9
    (511 reviews)
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    Jinya was our last meal in Vancouver and I can't tell you just how much it but the spot. We waited…read morea bit on line (they don't accept reservations), but then the service was quick, which we appreciated because we had our toddler with us. Atmosphere is so busy and lively, with white a modern decor. It's certainly a hot spot among tourists. We got the Shoyu Tonkotsu ramen, the Jinya Tonkotsu Black, the gyoza, the brussel sprouts, and some beer that my husband wanted. The food was so comforting! So filling! Appreciate that you can choose your spice level and that they had small bite appetizers that children can eat. We really enjoyed it overall and I'd recommend if you're in the mood for ramen.

    Jinya is a solid ramen spot and the perfect place to have a pre show dinner downtown. We did just…read morethat last night ahead of our show at the Orpheum. I've had Jinya twice now and enjoyed it both times! The classic ramen is my favourite so far. Last night I had the chicken wonton ramen + egg and it was abit too heavy - they give you quite a few wontons! We also had the crunchy cucumber salad which Wes tasty but wanted abit of a kick of spice to it. And we got the spicy creamy shrimp tempura which is exactly like an ebi mayo which was so delicious! Great sauce great crunch factor! Service is always fast! You may find a line when you go but they try their best to seat you as quickly as they can. The atmosphere is usually always buzzing and the have great alcoholic and non alcoholic drink options! Will be back for sure.

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