Best ramen restaurant on Reddit
228 reviews from r/vancouver, r/berlin, r/askvan and 19 more subreddits
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#1
Marutama
5.0
(16)
"Best noodles/broth - Marutama"
"Marutama or Danbo."
"Marutama is where the magic happens."
"Marutama has the best chicken broth"
"Marutama on Bidwell at Robson Street"
"Marutama Ramen, imo the best"
"I personally love Marutama the most."
"Marutama , original on Robson"
"My go to have been mentioned here - Marutama and Santouka for ramen and I like Taishoken for the tsukemen."
"Marutama best location is the Robson location imo."
#2
Ramen Butcher
4.7
(12)
"Is my favourite"
"1. Ramen Butcher"
"Ramen butcher, horin, yah yah ya (richmond), g-men (richmond), yaguchiya (iekei delicious gutbomb)"
"Lately the Ramen Butcher on E Georgia."
"Ramen butcher is my favourite in the city"
"Is my favorite in van."
"Ramen Butcher - spicy ramen is very nice."
"The Ramen Butcher in Chinatown is one of my favs"
"Ramen Butcher in Chinatown is pretty good 👍"
"Ramen Butcher"
#3
Danbo
4.2
(13)
"By far."
"Danbo, gyo para, ramen butcher. All above average"
"Best overall/most options including vegan - Danbo"
"Danbo for best traditional ramen."
"Danbo Ramen."
"Danbo and marutama but there’s the ramen butcher is ok too! And Gojiro and hokkaido too are up there"
"But I tried Horin recently and really enjoyed it."
"Don’t go to santouka."
"It’s the most overrated shit in the world."
#4
Santouka
4.9
(9)
"Santouka or Menya ITTO"
"Santouka or Marutama"
"Provides a really good bowl of Ramen."
"I’d say Santouka for the most Japanese authentic flavour."
"In my opinion the best 2 of vancouver."
"Santouka tastes like Japan, it tasted like the one in Honolulu too, their tsukemen is unrivalled."
"Santouka at Mitsuwa in Mar Vista is an old favorite."
"Santouka - Convenient and a variety of combo customization"
#5
Sansotei
4.7
(7)
"Are quite good as well."
"Sansotei is always my first choice."
"+1 Sansotei"
"Spicy Tan Tan at Sansotei with extra egg and extra belly."
"Sansotei on bank street has a lineup no matter what time of day I pass them."
"Sansotei is always good tho."
"Some people claim it’s overrated but I think it’s pretty great."
#6
Kenzo
4.8
(6)
"Kenzo...again."
"To drive the point home. Kenzo."
"Kenzo is the only answer."
"Kenzo!!!"
"I had the tonkatsu with pork shoulder and it was very, very good."
"Kenzo is the next best option."
#7
Taishoken
4.8
(6)
"Ramen"
"Has the best Tsukemen"
"If you are looking for Tsukemen."
"Is my favorite."
"I always go to Taishoken"
#8
Kintaro
4.8
(6)
"The oldest ramen place in Vancouver"
"My personal favourite is Kintaro on Denman. Great value and vibe."
"Is my top."
"But they will make a giant bowl of ramen that will rock your world."
"Kintaro on Denman?"
#9
Horin
4.8
(5)
"If you are particular about the noodles itself"
"Horin on Robson"
"I'll echo what a few others have said and go with Horin."
"Horin!!!"
#10
Hako Ramen
4.6
(5)
"My favorite is still Hako Ramen am Boxi."
"Hako Ramen at Boxi (very important) all the other Hako are rip off."
"Hako Ramen does a proper tonkotsu ramen."
"I love hako ramen! cocolo ramen is imo a bit overrated."
"Hako rammen, but the one next to Boxhagener platz."
#11
Kamamarui
5.0
(4)
"In Burnaby and Ramen Kounotori in Main have been my two go-tos"
"Is my favourite hidden gem."
"In my opinion the best 2 of vancouver."
"Is a small hidden gem in burnaby off kingsway!"
#12
Akedo Showten
5.0
(4)
"This place is slept on."
"I think it beats Danbo"
"But it's in Langley not Vancouver."
"It's up there with the best of the best."
#13
Hiro Nori
5.0
(4)
"Hiro Nori is amazing and their chili paste is impressive."
"Go to: Ramen Champ, Hiro Nori, Ippudo, Hajime, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka"
"Tried there shoyu ramen with thick noodles, really liked the broth."
"Hiro Nori"
#14
Shiki Menya
5.0
(4)
"It's the best."
"All have solid Shio Ramen."
"Was awesome."
"Is one of my favs."
#15
Hinodeya
5.0
(3)
"Hinodeya or ramen shu"
"Hinodeya"
"The best is hinodeya I haven’t found another place that beats it yet."
#16
Ikko
5.0
(3)
"IKKO is probably the best in the city."
"Ikko is probably the closest to traditional ramen."
"IKKO! Hands down."
#17
Wakado
5.0
(3)
"Is the answer you are looking for."
"Is my absolute favourite in Calgary."
#18
Kokoro
4.7
(3)
"My favourites are Kokoro on Victoria Drive"
"Kokoro ramen"
"Kokoro"
#19
Josui
4.7
(3)
"Josui Ramen is the best in the area."
"Josui is miles better than most of the ramen in South Bay."
"Josui - Cheap and light broth, not as heavy"
#20
Ippudo
4.3
(3)
"Ippudo has been the closest to my favorite bowl of ramen i had in Japan."
"For light broth."
"Ditto Ippudo and Ichiran."
#21
Akai Ramen
4.0
(3)
"Recently opened downtown and there prices are great for what they offer."
"[Akai Ramen & Izakaya]"
"Akai ramen!"
#22
Gojiro
4.0
(3)
"Gojiro"
"I loooove Gojiro."
#23
Fuku
5.0
(2)
"Is my favorite by far."
"In east van."
#24
Menya
5.0
(2)
"Try Menya."
"Is my go to ramen place."
#25
Life Ramen
5.0
(2)
"Tried many of them and Life Ramen is by far the best."
"Surprised to see no one mention “Life Ramen” in Xberg! It’s the best I’ve ever had."
#26
Ramen Ryoma
5.0
(2)
"My go-to place is in Beaverton: Ramen Ryoma."
"Beaverton ramen ryoma is hands down the best."
#27
Hage Ramen
5.0
(2)
"The most authentic ramen I ate was Hage ramen"
"Miso Ramen at Hage Ramen and in my opinion it beats Hako, Cocolo and Takumi."
#28
Jinya
5.0
(2)
"Spicy pork miso."
#29
ULT Ramen
5.0
(2)
"Haven’t seen ULT Ramen at Nauener Platz mentioned."
"I discovered this ramen place in Wedding called ULT Ramen, they have only a couple of types and they’re all fantastic!"
#30
Buya Ramen Factory
5.0
(2)
"Buya Ramen Factory is the best I’ve had."
"Buya Ramen Factory makes a mean lamen."
#31
Buya
5.0
(2)
"Buya definitely. The service is great."
"Buya Izakaya for vegan broth."
#32
Morimori Ramen
5.0
(2)
"Morimori ramen, very comparable to ones in Japan."
"From the restaurants I've visited I like Morimori Ramen in the Oranienstrasse most."
#33
Ramen Champ
5.0
(2)
"Literally a hole in the wall gem. But great food."
"Is a hidden gem and located in South San Jose."
#34
Ramen Gojiro
5.0
(2)
"Is quite authentic."
"Is one of my favourites."
#35
Koichi
5.0
(2)
"Koichi is my favourite."
"Try Koichi on Somerset"
#36
Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya
5.0
(2)
"Probably one of my faves."
"Best noodles and best pork broth, doesn’t have the porky after taste."
#37
Buya Ramen
5.0
(2)
"Buya Ramen in Downtown St Pete is top tier."
"Buya ramen 🍜 is one of my favorite restaurants"
#38
Ichinen
5.0
(2)
"Is my absolute favourite ramen."
#39
Hakata Ikkousha
5.0
(2)
"Hakata Ikkousha - Richest and best broth imo"
"Hakata Ikkousha, hands down."
#40
Akai
4.5
(2)
"The new ramen place Akai is hands down the best ramen in salem."
"AKAI holds that honor imho."
#41
Minimono
4.5
(2)
"+1 for Ryo's, Minimono, Contemporary Japanese Deli and Shomen"
"I like Minimono."
#42
Bamboo
4.5
(2)
"Bamboo's spicy miso is fabulous and by far the best."
"Bamboo on 2nd ramen bowl with the pork belly."
#43
G-men
4.5
(2)
"Is my favourite!"
"My two favorite are g-men (in Richmond) and Zubu (a few locations)."
#44
Ramen Ishida
4.5
(2)
"I highly recommend Ramen Ishida, TabeTomo, Tonchin, Minca, Okiboru, Nonono, Vert Frais, and Nakamura."
"3. Ramen Ishida"
#45
Takumi
4.5
(2)
"Takumi also."
"For chicken based broth Takumi is great."
#46
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
4.5
(2)
"Best chashu - Hokkaido Ramen Santouka"
#47
Ramen Danbo
4.5
(2)
"Ramen Danbo, Kintaro, that one at Victoria and 41st."
#48
Ramen Nagi
4.5
(2)
"My top 3 were: 1. Ramen Nagi in Golden Gai (far and away the best)"
"(recommend extra soup oil)"
#49
Hanabi
4.0
(2)
"Hanabi is good."
"Hanabi is decent, I liked the takoyaki there too"
#50
Nagomi
3.5
(2)
"You really should try the chicken karaage appetizer at Nagomi."
"They serve excellent chicken karaage and have some very good other sushi rolls, and they also serve an OK ramen."
#51
Shiro Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Shiro Ramen up on the mountain is super new and really good"
#52
Himeji
5.0
(1)
"I rate it the best."
#53
Koyuki
5.0
(1)
"I loved koyuki ramen and I'm still sad over the fact that it closed."
#54
Coccolo
5.0
(1)
"Coccolo is the best and is comparable to some of the best ramen I had in NYC."
#55
Gojirō
5.0
(1)
"I personally like gojiro in steveston."
#56
Muku
5.0
(1)
"Makes an incredible Tonkatsu ramen."
#57
Menya Raizo
5.0
(1)
"I like Menya Raizo!"
#58
Kamon
5.0
(1)
"Is a must for Ramen"
#59
Buga
5.0
(1)
#60
Nan's Noodle House
5.0
(1)
"Is fantastic."
#61
Karamiso
5.0
(1)
"With an extra egg."
#62
Buga Ramen
5.0
(1)
#63
Obaitori Ramen
5.0
(1)
"It's a very authentic Paitan style ramen."
#64
Kumako Den
5.0
(1)
"Is really good. I love the ramen there."
#65
Rame Seas
5.0
(1)
"The only and the best, after moving out from bay area this one I really miss"
#66
Orochi Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Orochi Ramen in Clermont opened earlier this year and is absolutely incredible."
#67
Ramen Isshin
5.0
(1)
"I love Ramen Isshin for their vegetarian options."
#68
Rokurinsha
5.0
(1)
"Rokurinsha in Tokyo Station is my go to reco for tsukemen."
#69
Abura Soba
5.0
(1)
"It’s hard to find outside of Japan."
#70
Ramen Izakaya Makotoya
5.0
(1)
"I have had their Ramen twice and it was heavenly."
#71
Shin Sen Gumi
5.0
(1)
"[Shin Sen Gumi] in Gardena"
#72
Sapporo Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Sapporo ramen in Shinjuku is pretty amazing miso!"
#73
Kikanbō
5.0
(1)
"It’s my number one favorite ramen for like 8 years now."
#74
Yamadaya
5.0
(1)
"Yamadaya Torrance"
#75
Tsukuomi
5.0
(1)
"Is fire."
#76
Kurume
5.0
(1)
"Kurume on loop 288 is the best."
#77
Shin Shin
5.0
(1)
"One of the best bowl of ramen I ever had."
#78
Men-Oh
5.0
(1)
"Men-Oh is tops in my book for Little Tokyo."
#79
Gold Scorpion
5.0
(1)
"My two most memorable bowls from each place."
#80
Noodle Club
5.0
(1)
"Noodle club in Waimea had killer ramen when I visited last month."
#81
Kumako
5.0
(1)
"Love Kumako in Japantown."
#82
Nagi
5.0
(1)
"For super rich broth."
#83
Jinya Ramen Bar
5.0
(1)
"Is the only one I know of that has Gluten Free noodles."
#84
Taka Ramen
5.0
(1)
"Is excellent"
#85
Kikanbo
5.0
(1)
"My favorite on my trip was this oni-themed spicy ramen shop called Kikanbo."
#86
Ramenkuma
5.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed the food at Ramenkuma in Ruzafa"
#87
Ryukishin
5.0
(1)
#88
Fuji
5.0
(1)
"All day long!"
#89
Otsuka Ramen
4.0
(1)
"The chain 'Otsuka Ramen' is very good."
#90
Tomizo
4.0
(1)
"I think Tomizo in Gardena is the best."
#91
Kanada-Ya
4.0
(1)
"Try Kanada-Ya if you haven't been to their branches in Japan or elsewhere."
#92
Koraku
4.0
(1)
"Koraku"
#93
Bow Ramen
4.0
(1)
"Close second would be Bow Ramen near 45th and 3rd."
#94
Momofuku
4.0
(1)
"People are over it these days, but I still really like Momofuku."
#95
Yokata Yokabai
3.0
(1)
"Is decent"
#96
Happy Noodle
3.0
(1)
"There is Happy Noodle in Waimea, but they are like an underground once a week thing."
#97
O-Ramen
3.0
(1)
"I actually like O-Ramen enough."
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