Ramen selection · Downtown Vancouver
Taishoken Ramen
Miso. Casual, personal service, in Downtown Vancouver · 2,334 reviews on Google
Reviews are dominated by praise for the personal service — especially a staff member named Hana — but tsukemen consistently comes up as the most celebrated dish among those who detail the food. It's a small, casual spot, quite popular with Asian visitors.
The highlight
A rich tsukemen compared to the experience of eating in Japan, with the kara miso tonkotsu also highly praised
The house
Order the Tsukemen
Specialty Miso
Style Casual, personal service
Price / person ~CA$10–20
When to go Lunch & dinner, every day
Veg options Vegetarian (miso) ramen on the menu
What people say
Comments inspired by 2,334 reviews, summarized with AI
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Had the kara miso tonkotsu and the pork gyoza — everything was delicious, and the service was fantastic.
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I'd been looking for dipping ramen in town, and this place does tsukemen beautifully.
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It's really similar to the tsukemen I always get in Japan — so good it made me homesick in the best way.
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The tomato cheese ramen is absolutely delicious — perfect comfort food.
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The tsukemen is super rich and tasty.
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We ordered the tsukemen and the kara miso ramen, and both reminded me of the ramen I had in Japan.
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The vegetarian miso bowl was amazing — I couldn't imagine anything better.
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I ordered a veggie soy-based version, and dare I say it's one of my favorite broth flavor profiles.
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Great rich taste and awesome ramen noodles.
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The summer special Hiyashi was soooo refreshing, and the staff — especially Hanna — were wonderful.
Hours & location
Address 515 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L2, Canada
From center ~950 m
Hours
- Monday11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
- Tuesday11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
- Wednesday11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
- Thursday11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
- Friday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Hours from Google, checked Aug 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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