Ramen in Toronto
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In Toronto, ramen splits between downtown and the suburbs. Old Toronto holds the small places with queues, from College Street to the East End; in North York and Scarborough, Japanese chains and neighborhood spots serve people who live far from downtown. There is Hokkaido shio, Hakata tonkotsu, tsukemen and even a house that keeps its pork broth and chicken broth in two shops next door to each other. We read hundreds of reviews and kept the 10 worth the trip. No order: start on your side of the city.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
A chain with several locations across the Toronto area — some reviews compare the shops and note small differences in quality between them. The room is spacious and welcomes groups and families.
Comments inspired by 1,162 reviews, summarized with AI
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Their Hokkaido-style miso ramen is elite — the broth is incredibly rich, savory and deep.
Ikkousha Ramen
The house runs two neighbouring shops — one with a pork broth and one with a chicken broth — letting you pick your preferred style. A minority of reviews mention inconsistent service or skimpy toppings for the price.
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The broth is incredibly rich and creamy, packed with deep flavor without being overwhelming.
Issai Japanese Eatery
The house is also known for udon and sushi alongside ramen — a broader menu than a ramen-only spot. The room is small, which means lines and waits even off-peak.
Very small space with few seats — expect a wait even outside peak hours
Comments inspired by 568 reviews, summarized with AI
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The ramen is fantastic — creamy, with a generous portion of chashu.
Konjiki Ramen
A North York spot with delivery/pickup and a varied menu (chirashi, desserts), though some recent guests noted a dip in quality and less consistent service than on earlier visits.
Service can be inconsistent across visits, with reports of delays and order mix-ups.
Comments inspired by 3,134 reviews, summarized with AI
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The Signature Clam Shio is a standout — a light yet full-bodied clam, chicken and pork broth finished with porcini and truffle notes.
Machida Shoten
Every bowl comes with rice and table condiments included, and you choose your noodle firmness and chicken-oil intensity. The room is small with no alcohol menu, and lines form at peak hours.
Comments inspired by 1,132 reviews, summarized with AI
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The broth isn't overly salty or heavy — it's rich and creamy but still clean, perfumed with chicken oil rather than drowned in fat.
Midori Ramen
A laid-back spot with Pokémon-themed decor, open late and with vegetarian options on the menu; service is usually praised, though there are occasional reports of slowness or a curt tone on some visits.
Service can be inconsistent — some guests report delays, a curt tone or poor communication on certain visits, though most praise the service.
Comments inspired by 1,891 reviews, summarized with AI
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One of the best — if not the best — tonkotsu broths I've had in Ontario.
Musoshin Ramen
A small house that started in Roncesvalles, with a Harbord location; some guests notice inconsistency between the two, and the tight space draws lines at peak times.
Service can be slow on some visits, with reports of order delays and a short-staffed room.
Comments inspired by 113 reviews, summarized with AI
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I think this is the best tonkotsu bowl I've had — including popular places in Japan.
Ramen Isshin
The house stands out for vegetarian and vegan options that are rare among ramen-yas, plus a well-rated tsukemen. Service, however, is inconsistent — several reports of a rushed or inattentive staff on busy days.
Inconsistent service — some reviews report a rushed or inattentive staff at peak hours
Comments inspired by 4,495 reviews, summarized with AI
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The broth has this perfect rich, spicy depth without overpowering the rest of the bowl, and the noodles have an amazing bite.
Ramen x Remix Ramen&Bar
The menu departs from traditional ramen, with signature touches (truffle, yuzu, clear consommé) and mixed proteins — scallop, pork and chicken chashu in the same bowl. Service is warm, but can get stretched when a single server covers the room on busy days.
Service can slow at peak hours — several reports of a single server covering the whole room
Comments inspired by 437 reviews, summarized with AI
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The creamy chicken broth is full of flavor and depth, and the truffle adds a whole new layer to the soup.
Ryus Noodle Bar
Ryu's is described as a hidden gem in Toronto's East End, with a varied menu (shio, shoyu, tan tan, cold versions in summer) and good vegetarian options. Service is consistently praised as attentive.
Comments inspired by 2,500 reviews, summarized with AI
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The rich shio is nuts — in the best way.
A selection, not a ranking. We read thousands of reviews with a little help from AI and keep only the houses worth the trip.