Best ramen in Vancouver
By Vancity Buzz
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Ramen Danbo
In addition to offering Kaedama, an extra portion of noodles, Ramen Danbo lets diners customize their ramen by selecting the firmness of the noodles, the thickness of the broth, and a range of toppings, like soft-boiled eggs, nori (seaweed), additional Yakibuta Chashu Pork, pickled mustard greens, and Kikurage (cloud ear mushroom).
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The Ramen Butcher
http://www.theramenbutcher.com
Since opening in February The Ramen Butcher has continued to pull a crowd eager to sample some of the Chinatown eatery’s signature Tonkotsu ramen bowls.
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Marutama Ra-men
A default ramen spot for many West End residents, this Japanese eatery specializes in ramen comprised of richly textured chicken broth. Toppings include soft-boiled eggs, sliced roast pork, braised pork belly and Aosa seaweed, which gives the dish a subtle ocean flavour.
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Kintaro Ramen
This modest shopfront on Denman offers visitors a variety of ramen bowls. While the noodles come served al dente (chewy and bouncy), patrons have the choice of light, medium or light broth and fat or lean BBQ pork.
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Taishoken Ramen
http://www.facebook.com/taishokenramen.vancouver
Taishoken offers diners a selection of ramen eats, which range from the traditional Tonkotsu, to more unique combos like garlic spicy miso broth. There’s even a tomato cheese version, comprised of tofu, caramalized onion, corn, basil pesto, and parmesan cheese.
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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Ramen traditionalists should and make a point to try Hakkadio Ramen’s signature bowl. It’s mild, creamy, lightly seasoned with salt, and topped with a Japanese pickled plum.
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Jinya Ramen Vancouver
Both Jinya Vancouver locations offer a variety of thick, flavourful, and slurp-tacular ramen bowls that are just simply guaranteed to hit the spot.
