Ramen Danbo
Tonkotsu. Ichiran-style customizable counter, in Central Vancouver · 5,767 reviews on Google
Each customer fills out a form choosing noodle firmness, broth intensity, and spice level before sitting down. A line is nearly guaranteed at any time of day, but service stays quick even during peak rushes.
Rich tonkotsu broth and a fully customizable ramen, in a system similar to Ichiran
The house
What people say
Comments inspired by 5,767 reviews, summarized with AI
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Top 3 ramen I've had in my life, including Tokyo — rich, fatty but not too fatty, savory and not too salty.
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The pork might be the best thing in the bowl, and the broth was the highlight — wow.
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Everything is customizable, the broth is creamy but not too heavy, and the jammy egg was so good we all got an extra.
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Some of the best ramen I've ever had — the classic tonkotsu was flavorful and rich, and medium spice was very reasonable.
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The Classic Vegan Ramen is really good — the broth is full of flavor and the medium spice is just right.
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It competes with some of the best ramen I've had in Sapporo, and it's just as good as what we ate in Fukuoka.
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Each bowl has a rich, flavorful broth, tender chashu, a bunch of tasty toppings and incredible noodles.
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The noodles had great texture, the broth was balanced, and the toppings were delicious — an excellent bowl.
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It reminds me of Ichiran in Japan, without the individual stalls.
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Delicious ramen in a very large portion, served quickly, with a very short wait for a table.
Before you go
A line is practically guaranteed at any time (20 minutes to over an hour) — the restaurant doesn't take reservations
Hours & location
- Monday11 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday11 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday11 AM–11 PM
- Thursday11 AM–11 PM
- Friday11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday11 AM–11 PM
Hours from Google, checked Aug 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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