Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

Excellent food, excellent service! Service was fast, friendly, and patient. The ramen was authentic, and the substituted tofu (in place of pork belly) was fantastic. A true "hole in the wall" gem, highly recommended.

My go-to ramen place! Ordered my favorite Karamiso ramen and some pork gyoza. Literally a hidden gem, small space yet food is exceptional and authentic. I hope I could give them a Michelin star for food.

One of the best ramen spots I’ve been too! The meat was soft and tender, and the broth was smooth and flavourful. The texture of the noodles was just right, thin and chewy. The miso ramen was too tangy for my liking, so I prefer the shio ramen. The takoyaki was a bit softer than expected. There wasn’t a crispy outer layer, but still delicious!

Came on a Friday afternoon at 12pm for lunch and was able to get a spot for 2 immediately. I haven't been here in years, but it hit the spot on a cold day. I ordered the lunch special with shio and pork dumplings. Both were delicious and it was a good lunch for lunch. Would recommend and come back.

I've been going here since the grand opening where the area used to be semi shady but now with condos due to gentrification so I'm hoping they don't get booted out. The ramen is amazing which reminds me of my trip in Japan, the broth is not salty and the noodles is cooked to perfection. One of my favorite go to spot in the city due to its service and coziness but it does get busy so plan accordingly.

Tiny cozy ramen spot to warm you up on those chilly days. I went during lunch time on a Friday afternoon and was lucky to be seated immediately. I only ordered a regular sized Spicy Kara Miso Ramen as I was not very hungry. I have dined at this location a few times over the years and the ramen is still very rich and flavourful and not super spicy. However, the prices definitely have gone up and the portion size has gone down. Tables here are cramped close to one another but the staff are all very friendly and efficient.

This is my first Santouka ramen I tried in Toronto 5 years ago. Through the years, I usually go to the store in North York, or visit their oversea store when I am back to Tokyo, Hong Kong or the Philippines. The shio ramen I ordered tastes great, especially in a snowy winter when I am very hungry. It is improved compared with a few years ago when they first opened. Japanese chefs and servers are nice, smart and helpful. As it is at the heart of downtown Toronto, I recommend going there by public transit as finding a fair price parking spot is challenging.

Really good ramen! I highly recommend it. Service is good too. No wonder there's always a line of customers outside. The place is small so be prepared to wait to be seated.

I've been to santouka a few times in passing since it was convenient to where I was living. the wait times aren't usually too long so you'll get a table relatively quick which is nice. I got the miso ramen, which I found to be pretty average. the broth is pretty good but the noodle texture was lacking a bit. the ambience in the restaurant is nice and cozy.

Santouka was walking distance from where I was staying in Toronto. My friend had been here several times and she said it's one of the better ramen spots in Toronto that she's been. Since it was so cold when I was visiting, I was pretty excited about a hot bowl of ramen. Which Santouka did fulfill but I found their ramen to be average at best. It was late afternoon when I came and the restaurant was maybe a little less than full, which was great because I got sat right away. For some reason, I thought it looked bigger outside then it did inside. I ordered the smaller portion of shoyu ramen. The soup was good and hot. The texture of the noodles were a bit lacking. The slices of pork was oddly, very bland. Which made for it, in my opinion, a very meh bowl of ramen. I think my bowl was like $22 CAD? Kind of high for an average bowl of ramen. Staff was attentive and delivered the ramen out fast.

On a chilly winter evening, there's nothing better than a bowl of ramen to warm you up! My first visit to Hokkaido Ramen Santouka gave me quite a hearty dinner - maybe too filling, in fact. I ordered the shio ramen, which came with two slices of pork belly (a bit fattier than what I usually prefer), bamboo shoots, green onions, naruto fish cake, and sliced wood ear mushrooms. The noodles had just enough bounce & bite to them, but I felt that the soup was on the heavier and saltier side. And so, it left me feeling a bit more bloated than I hoped. I think this is a matter of personal preference though, as some folks want that heartier ramen experience. My companion had the grilled salmon bowl combo with miso ramen. Overall, we both thought the salmon and soup were on the saltier and oilier side. To balance the richness of the soup, I think it would have been helpful to have paired it with a topping/side with more acidity and freshness. Perhaps more green onions, corn, and/or bean sprouts would have helped balanced the flavour profiles. Nevertheless, service was efficient and courteous - so if you are looking for a quick, warm, filling bite to eat, I'd still recommend coming here.

If you LOVE pork belly this ramen is for you! I personally thought the broth is a little too salty and I ate with my eyes before my stomach because 4 slices of cha-shu is a lot for me! Overall I really liked the noodles and toppings! Super friendly service. But the tables are super close together so it felt like shoulder to shoulder with the tables next to me.

I was introduced to this spot first in 2016 and this is probably my favourite ramen spot in all of GTA/Toronto. This was also the first ramen spot ever where I truly fell in love with really good ramen. For years I thought ramen was instant noodles until I came here and it really helped me understand the difference in quality. It is located in a skechy-er part of the city however, well worth the line up that is usually seen snaking out the door!

Hokkaido is a delicious ramen house!! The food here is amazing and is super authentic and flavorful compared to other places I've been to. They have a great selection of drinks and the egg infused broth is so tasty, hot & fresh. The seating area is pretty tight & crowded. Overall one of my favorite meals from the Toronto trip.

I recently had dinner her with my friend and my boyfriend and I loved their ramen! I got the shoyu ramen and it was such a good choice. The broth was nice and rich, not too salty either, and there was definitely more than enough meat for me as well. I also got the gyoza as an appetizer, which was nicely fried. As for dessert, we each got something: the hanami dango, matcha ice cream and the peach sake affogato! Their service was really quick as well and the waitresses always checked up on us to see how we were doing! Overall the ambiance in the restaurant was very nice and cozy, I wish it was a bigger space however but for the location it's in, I think it's fine!

I haven't been back for a few years now and I now remember why. Do not order their Tsukemen, it is not worth their price point. For about $25 for this dish, I was expecting at least some big pieces of chasu or toppings on the side. But all I got was a small bowl of the dipping broth with a hard boiled egg in it and maybe 3 small pieces of pork the size of a dime. It's embarrassing to serve this dish at that price because paying that much for a bowl of ramen, it should be well worth the $25. Typically most ramen places serve their ramen with a marinated soft boiled egg, so the hard boiled egg made this dish even more sad. I could just hard boil egg myself at home and eat instant noodles. The noodles weren't anything special and the broth was just okay. Save your money and go elsewhere. Toronto has so many better ramen spots and this place should step up their game if they want to keep more customers returning with their competition. I've had way better Tsukemen with better noodles and broth. Other places also serve big pieces of chasu, more bigger toppings and an actual good soft boiled egg.

I have passed by so many times and a rainy day like today was the ideal opportunity to try it for the first time. I got the shoyu ramen and it was fantastic. The true standout is the broth, which is rich with flavour that is umami and salty, but not overly salty. It tastes incredibly balanced and clean. I initially thought the regular bowl was quite small, but in the end was very satisfied. The actual noodles are on the chewier side. You also get cha shiu, nothing special but delicious. I added the marinated egg which was cooked perfectly and a perfect addition. We also got pork gyoza which were juicy and crispy. Overall, exceeded my expectations!

Got the spicy ramen and the dipping ramen. Pros: + Flavor is good. Can also adjust salt and lard level. Spicy ramen is quite spicy. + Pork is cooked well and not too fatty. Noodles are cooked well also. + Large ramen is a good amount of food - decent value. + Good service. Cons: - Can get busy. - Dipping ramen is average. - Maybe it is just me but flavors and not very developed if that makes sense. Still good though. - They add way too much coloring / riboflavin to the noodles and it will turn your urine a very bright neon yellow.

Santouka Ramen 5 mins walk from Yonge-Dundas Square Miss つけ麺 so much The pork soup base was savory, with small pieces of boiled fatty pork. But the soup base was not rich enough and too salty. I also expected Cha siu inside with this price. The noodles were chewy and soaked up the soup base well. They are doing a summer promotion: Get a beer, and they will give you a side dish for free! We chose Char siu 門口有Michelin Star 諗住佢應該唔錯，點知係伏嘅難食又未至於，不過佢碗沾麵比較死咸，味道唔算濃郁，冇乜層次。剩係得幾粒好細件嘅肥豬肉，比較鍾意係佢湯底唔油，掛麵能力高，啲麵都幾有咬口。但係我哋加咗麵底都係啱啱飽，證明佢普通份量都唔算大。至於佢個叉燒都比較乾，5個幾嘅三文魚飯（純粹為咗室飽個肚）就正常。呢間餐廳應該唔會二訪，好彩價錢正常，如果唔係會食到好嬲

Back here again and it doesn't disappoint, great Ramen and consistently good taste. I have to try their other location next time

wanted to come here for awhile it gets REALLY busy they don't have chicken, only pork, so i got veggie it's a lot of $$$ for a small/medium bowl crammed between other diners; the dine in experience was pretty BAD, plus some guy kept trying to get eye contact and he was OFF... sometimes we can just tell.....

SOOO DELICIOUS!!! Small, cozy spot, but BUSY!! There was a line and we understood why. They delivered!! The service is fast and friendly, which we appreciated because we arrived so hungry. The food did not disappoint - flavorful with 3 size options! We are going back tomorrow.

Been here multiple times and this was the first time I had a positive experience both food-wise and customer service! Our waitress was friendly and personable - probably the only one like this in the restaurant. The dip noodles were fantastic! I was told that the noodles would be cold but they were more room-temperature - which I think is better cuz the noodles weren't hard. The broth was so flavourful, strong umami and definitely not salty. The egg however was overcooked I would come back to eat this and only this

In short, we agreed that this was the best ramen we have ever eaten! The noodles are soft but not too soft, the toppings are cooked perfectly, and the broth is loaded with so much flavor that it's almost impossible to describe in words. There's a smoky, umami taste to it that makes you want more! The location is a bit small, so it is frequently busy. You shouldn't be surprised to see a line outside the door. Seating includes tables, but there are also seats right at the ramen bar itself. There you'll find yourself literally face to face with the cooks and you can see your meal being prepared. The wait staff are extremely nice and always checking in on you to make sure you have what you need. Worth stopping in, worth the wait, and an experience you'll love!

Awesome ramen!!! The food is fresh and the soup base is rich. Will come back again. Highly recommended

Broth: 2.5/5 Noodles: 4/5 Meat: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 Santouka used to not have a lot of competition, but it needs to up its game a little nowadays. The spicy miso broth was pretty good, though the noodles served could have been a bit thicker to complement the heavy broth. The meat served was a slow cooked thick cut fatty pork. My opinion though is that the pork should have been served sliced thinly instead because of the significant level of fat, or pick a different meatier cut instead. The fatty pork also did not hold a lot of its own flavour. The tsukemen had great noodles with good bite, perfect for dipping in an intensely flavourful broth. However, the broth was definitely cut down with a lighter broth or water, leading to a watery soup that is not easily caught by the noodles. Also, the meat served was lackluster, consisting of only little bits of meat within the soup. The service was quick and the restaurant is larger than the usual downtown ramen fare, but the rating places more emphasis on the food in the pictures.

Perfect for a nice winter night. The broth has so much umami flavor. The takoyaki was steaming hot and had big chunks of octopus inside.

One of my favourite ramen spots in downtown Toronto. Noodle texture is perfect, broth is flavourful and portions are just right. I have tried their shoyu and miso ramen and both were equally delicious. The broth may be on the saltier side for some, but when I go eat ramen, I expect the broth to be salty haha. However, you can ask for less salt as well as your noodles too be harder or softer. The only downside is that the restaurant is pretty small, even more now since they spaced out the tables. Be prepared to wait in a line outside.

Best ramen I've ever had OMFGGG. Just very classic and simple but every element was done perfectly. It was also cool to see the chefs at work through the window

Easily one of my favourite ramen shops in Toronto and the GTA! My friend and I stumbled upon Hokkaido Ramen Santouka on a rainy Friday evening, after we couldn't decide what to eat. We decided to give this place a try since it was close to where we were living, and boy did it not disappoint! Upon seating, our waiter kindly recommended the toroniku (simmer pork jowl), after noticing that both of our orders (Negi Meshi Bowl Combo with the Shoyu Ramen, and the Grilled Salmon Bowl Combo with the Miso Ramen) didn't include the specialty item - I'm so glad we got the separate appetizer. We were amazed at how tender and soft the toroniku came out. It was absolutely succulent and delicious, basically tearing apart at the muscles as we picked it up with our chopsticks. The marinade was just savoury enough to have a nice depth of flavour without ruining the natural flavour of the pork. It came with a side of scallions, which helped to clean your palate after every bite. I also tried combining both in one bite; the scallions of which offered a refreshing coolness to cut the richness of the toroniku. The shoyu ramen and miso ramen were absolute divine - first sips of the broth yielded deep, rich, and hearty flavours. This was definitely a broth that would warm you up on a cold rainy day. The ramen noodles themselves had a consistent bite throughout the meal, never once feeling soggy as if they absorbed too much broth. The cha shu itself was seared perfectly, with a perfect ratio of fat-to-meat. Unfortunately, we did feel as if the broth was a little too salty for our taste buds - but nevertheless, a great ramen indeed! For the next time, I think we'll try to adjust the broth richness. We saw on the menu that it was customizable, but didn't think too much about it seeing that our waiter didn't ask. Moving onto the Negi Meshi itself, I was pleasantly surprised at how the simple combination of rice, dried bonito, green onions and soy sauce came together in such a balanced dish. I found that the sweetness from the soy sauce helped to balance out the umami from the dried bonito, with the green onions adding a splash of freshness into every bite. Definitely one of my more memorable bites of the evening. The Grilled Salmon bowl was delicious - I just wish there was more salmon! I can't wait to come back again!

Best ramen spot in Toronto hands down. The broth is very thick and rich, just like how it is in Japan. The noodles are soft but bouncy at the same time, dry satisfying when you chew on it. The cha shu is thick and tender, braised for hours. Please be sure to order the soft soy egg, the yolk is runny and flavour is on point. I also usually get the extra bamboo shoot on the side. Much more better than your average Ramen shop here in Toronto

It took years to finally check out this place and see what the hype was all about with their constant lines outside of the door. Surprisingly, it didn't take long to get a table on a chilly, Saturday evening. But considering how limited their menu is, it's not a restaurant where people order multiple courses, plus staff turn tables relatively quickly. As for the food, ordered a combo where you could choose a rice bowl and ramen. The pricing for the combo was a bit misleading because there wasn't much of a price difference ordering it a la carte or as a 'combo'. I went with the Kara-Miso Ramen, which is their spicy ramen. It was more on the medium side than spicy, but it did have a light kick and had a good body to it, and the pork belly was nice and tender. There was nothing special about their Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl, but it was satisfying.

It was a perfect rainy weather for some ramen. The place is small but my party consisted of 5 adults and 1 kid and we were accommodated without problem! I loved how they provided a special set of utensils and dishes for a kid, it was helpful and felt very special! I ordered miso ramen and asked it to be less salty (yes, you can adjust it)! As well as you can ask for a different size of your ramen and pay +- $1. My ramen was tasty. Though it felt like something could be added to it. The place was awarded as the best ramen in 2014 and was listed in the Michelin Guide Hokkaido Special Edition in 2017 ( you can see this info from the outside)!

Santouka has always been my favourite ramen and I was not disappointed today either. It is one thing to prepare great ramen. It is another to remain superior after ten years. Certain restaurants do not begin well. Certainly restaurants begin well, but soon change for the worse. Santouka is still great. The ramen is authentic, unlike other chains employs Japanese kitchen and waitstaff and it certainly is delicious. Yet, one pays for it! More on that at the bottom. I ordered their mainstay special Toroniku in shoyu flavour. The waiter asked me if I like it in a large or regular and I went with the latter because I can barely ever finish my bowls. Their special Toroniku chashu (slices of pork) were tasty, but certainly more dry than years past. Not sure if it was just my slices or all their pork is slightly drier now. The noodles were delicious and slighly chewy, which is the way I like them, and the broth was creamy and tasted like soya sauce. A good combination! The Toroniku is served tsukemen style, which is to say the diner dips the meat, green onions, etc. into the meat. The Torononiku is also available in salt and miso flavours. They also serve regular ramens, as well as cold noodles for the summer. Just like day one when they opened they are still playing jazz on the sound system, but unlike those days the restaurant was half empty. I remember when the wait to get in was an hour long before settling down for 20 minutes. Today at lunch there were three tables occupied at noon. Prices are up everywhere for everything, and Santouka was always more expensive than others, but $24 for a ramen stings a bit. Ramen in Japan is $8 to $10 after all! No thanks to beverages and appetizers therefore! Finally, the cash machine prompting for 18% or 20% or 25% tip is.just.ridiculous. A joke. Give it up. Just for that I had to lower my grade by a star. Made me miss Japan where tipping does not exist. Yes, we are in Canada, but let us get real, greedy businesses and business owners. Just post your actual price and eliminate tipping. Do not tell me that the ramen is $24. Tell me that the ramen is $28 and stop asking me to pay you in two different ways. Transparency and honesty should be in. As importantly, tipping used to be 15%. What the heck is wrong with people asking for 25%? Why be so modest? Make the options 50 or 70%! hey, why not? Why stop at 25%?? How did businesses get by on 15% tip when they are asking for 25% now?? I hit cancel and punched in my own 15%. Why? Because I liked the service. Otherwise, I would not tip for no or bad service to begin with.

We ordered the shio ramen and shoyu ramen. Both were delicious. Service was excellent, very accommodating. Highly recommended

Rude staff and quality has gone down over the years. 22$ for a bowl of average tasting ramen is insane.

My favourite ramen place in Toronto - this is probably one of the many visits. I always get the same combo, small spicy miso ramen and negimeshi combo. With chewy noodles, their broth is the most flavourful I have had and it's always perfect every visit. Their other sides and desserts are great as well. I recommend trying their ramen combos if you want to get the most out of your visit. For drinks, their coke float surprisingly complements the hot ramen counterpart. But usually, I get their hot tea to get a more cozy eating experience.

Some of the best ramen in the city can be found at Santouka. Excellent flavours, good sides and service. Slightly pricier than comparable joints but I'd say worth visiting!

We were fortunate to find this location open in Toronto. We enjoyed the starters of pickled celery and kimchi. Ordered the Ramen both spicy and regular with pork belly. We added a rice bowl with chunks of pork. All of the meals were delicious and perfectly portioned. The staff was sweet and courteous. Washrooms are downstairs and street parking is not available. Please stop by and visit. Overall, the experience was great.

First time I stumbled to this place is maybe 4-5 years ago. We went to fan expo Canada and decided to stay in downtown Toronto. From our bedroom I looked out the window when I noticed the sign of this restaurant. I love ramen/noodles and this is very closed by from the hotel so we decided to check it out. Super good! So we decided if we ever come back we will go again. And we did. Took years but we did. This time we took my daughter as well and she agreed it was the best ramen she ever had. This place always packed. Small though so you might have to wait if you don't get there in the right time. We get in the right time, eventhough we have to seat facing the kitchen. The broth really good, noodles cooked the way I want not over cooked nor under cooked. And you can ask for the doneness. You can add toppings too. They got 2 Michelin stars. I wish this place not so faraway (I'm from Hamburg NY) but maybe it's actually better because temptation to go other all the time will be bad if it's closed by! Service is also very good. If you find yourself in vicinity and love ramen, stop by you won't be disappointed!

Outstanding spicy pork ramen restaurant was recommended by my daughter I will be back

I love Ramen. I think I've been to almost every Ramen shop in Toronto. Despite trying many Ramen, from Tokyo to instant varieties, this place is one of my top 3 favourites. My favourite is the kara-miso which is their spicy ramen. this one costs $1 more which is worth it if you like spicy. I've also tried and enjoyed their regular miso ramen and the dipping ramen. TBH, I do not enjoy the dipping ramen though. I also do not like the sour plum they put on one of the ramens because it is too sour, but I know some of my friends like it. The service here is also extremely fast. The only downside here is that their portions are literally the smallest I ever saw and at a price that is higher than average. I also don't think there is an option for how hard you want your noodles, or maybe the servers just dont ask?

I had a wonderful Shoyu Ramen which was tasty and a good portion. The menu price shows an original size which you can size up or down for $1 either way. They are friendly to kids and staff is aware and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the time and food but something was slightly off from me giving the five star. Perhaps it was preference for me but it just felt like an overall 4 star but no complaints from me

I really enjoyed our experience here and the ramen keeps me coming back! This place is conveniently located, around a 5-10 min. walk from the Eaton Centre. The restaurant is quite small with limited seating, and is more suited for groups of 2-4. We were seated at the bar area, which was not very spacious and the steam from the kitchen made it quite hot for customers. I had the Shio Ramen, and I liked how the broth was flavorful but less salty compared to other ramen places. I would recommend getting a large bowl, as the portion sizes are on the smaller side. We also ordered the gyoza, which was good but not amazing. The staff were pretty friendly for a casual restaurant, and even recommended some options on the menu. Great place for a quick and satisfying meal!

I called ahead to inquire if they had a veggie broth or beef (since I don't eat pork) I was told yes over the phone. Sadly, no they don't. So if you don't eat pork, ramen here isn't an option. However, with that in mind, there is one dish that I was able to eat. I ordered the shrimp salad and I was not disappointed. Originally, I really wanted ramen hence why I called before hand. Not to worry though. The shrimp salad was worth it. It's just noodles with lettuce and shredded veggies and shrimps. There was not broth but the noodles were cooked enough that it wasn't necessary. It still tasted like ramen just without the broth.

Classic ramen you can't go wrong with. I've tried Santouka before at Mitsuwa market place in the states so it was cool trying it at the restaurant. The service is very fast. I ordered the shoyu ramen. Which had a rich shoyu broth, some bamboo shoots, and a couple pieces of chashu. The flavors were good and it is a simple bowl of ramen. Not anything crazy which I expect. The bowls seem a bit smaller than average for about $14.

Exceptionally informative and friendly service. Thought I'd give the cold ramen a try since I'd never had it. It was delicious! We are experienced ramen eaters, but if you are not, the waitress knew just what to ask in order to steer you in the right direction.

I was downtown for a parade, and always had this ramen place on my bookmark list, but everytime I went there would be a line up outside and I ended up going elsewhere. Well today, I toughed it out and finally got to try it. Surprisingly though, I would have to give this place a quite firm 3.5 out of 5 stars. When my partner and I arrived it was about 2:30 PM on a Monday afternoon, and there was still a small line up before getting in. Once entering the front door, it clearly states that your entire party must be there to be seated or they cant let you in. Hence I think we were able to by pass a few people since we were able to walk right past them. Upon entering, there are a number of small tables, and a bar area to sit. We decided to sit at the bar area since we just wanted to sit down and eat. The stools were overly high (my legs were more straight then bent) which caused my legs to barely squeeze under the bar area, and forced me to have to lean awkwardly down to slurp my noodles. A tad uncomfortable but manageable. They really should have made the bar area higher, as I cant see anyone eating noodles bent over so much being enjoyable. They also provide a nice little basket beside you so you can put your purse/backpack into it without touching the ground - Quite reminiscent of Japan. Once seated, we quickly noticed that they were mostly if not all Japanese. Not the "fake" Asian looking Japanese, that just say the basic stuff, but they were doing full orders and talking in Japanese. So this got my hopes up, as well as all the splendid reviews. Perusing the menu, I was also pleasantly surprised to find they had two kinds of tsukemen (dipping noodles) available, on top of just regular noodles. We ended up getting the shio tsukemen ($16.50 or so), and I got a large for +1$ (extra noodles). I also got a ginger ale float. They also have a float in melon, coke or orange juice flavor. When our noodles came out, it was on a large plate with a small bowl of broth. The broth was much more watery then I was accustomed to compared to the tsukemen that I have tried in Japan, which I was quite dissapointed with. All the tsukemen I have had before always came with a thick, rich broth. That when you dip your noodles, it fully coats it. As this broth was more watery, the noodles were not as well coated. There was some small bits and pieces of pork inside, as well as one soy egg. The soy egg was hard boiled, which was another dissapointment as the egg should always have a nice soft bright orange centre. I have seen other ramen places do it in Toronto, and honestly I can do the same at home so again this was a bit dissapointing. The noodles themselves were also a bit chewier then al dente and were luke warm. Tsukemen noodles should be well rinsed under cool water, and eaten basically cold or room temperature. Then the broth that they are dipped in should be piping hot to heat up the noodles. The broth in this case was just barely warmer then room temperature. Though the service was fast and friendly, I left this place unfortunately dissapointed given all the good reviews. Though this was defintely a good ramen place, by Toronto standards - This is no where close to being as good as in Tokyo. There were just too many missed cues for me to really enjoy my meal. Overall I left feeling just A-OK.

After moving out of Los Angeles, I never thought I would find a good Ramen place! Here I am in Toronto looking for a Japanese place and I happen to find Hokkaido! Hands down best ramen broth with the most succulent pork belly!!!! Just outstanding! I had the spicy miso Ramen with extra meat. Ate so much, Almost unhooked my pant buttons I like that you can choose the serving portion and also the quantity of meat you like in your Ramen. I highly recommended going for extra meat. Service is amazing and the Ramen is unbelievable! Definitely visiting again! This is going to be my goto Ramen place

Great flavours and good sized portions. I really enjoyed the noodle texture! One of the best ramen spots downtown and I will definitely go back. Only downside is the restaurant is quite small.

How time has changed the overall offerings. Broth is still pretty good, but the ramen was a soggy disappointment. Not the texture it should be, and not consistent with their other locations; which I found to be better as the other locations aren't as busy. I had to update and revise with the loss of two stars. Now I have no reason to be in this part of boarder-line dingy Toronto.

I haven't had ramen in a while. It is one of the things I really missed during this pandemic. As like my previous reviews, I'm hesitant to order it via your local delivery service as it doesn't stay hot. Unfortunately its always transported in a container you can't heat in the microwave. Nobody likes luke warm soup. I like mine piping hot. I am now on the look out for restaurants who have the best take out containers. Here's a cool one. I bit the bullet and ordered from this place. How cool are these containers. They had stacked the soup, noodles and toppings in the same container. Or in its own compartment. The soup stayed hot and the noodles stayed chewy which is what should be. Hokkaido alway had great broth and I'm quite happy it didn't disappoint even as take out. They have maintained their quality. Service: it was efficient and friendly. It is unfortunate I can't discuss further as the interactions during the pandemic is limited especially for take out.

If you get hungry at night, especially after having a few drinks, nothing is better than a warm bowl of Ramen. Of all the options out there, Santouka is the best! The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are perfect! I highly recommend the shio (salt) flavor ramen. Perfect!

My best friend too me here because it's her favourite and damn it was yummy. I think sansotei is still my favourite but this is a close second. They do only thin noodles but the broth is delicious and they put fish cakes in it. The meat is also perfectly cooked and the gyoza were on point. Our servers were so sweet and lovely as well as efficient. I tried this odd jelly sparkling drink that was interesting but I wouldn't rush back for that. Highly suggest tossing in some vinegar part way through (pro tip from my friend). Really makes it feel like a different dish.

Really good ramen, quick and friendly service, they yell what I assume are nice things to you in Japanese when you come in and leave. Chasu and what I remember as pork cheek ramen were both delicious. Great spot would definitely come back if I'm ever in Toronto again.

It should come to no surprise that I am a huge ramen fan. I had some truly amazing ramen in Japan and have felt ramen-withdrawal since then. There are some good ramen spots in New York City, but none of them serve tsukemen, which is one of my absolute favorite finds in Tokyo. Tsukemen, or dipping ramen, features cold, al dente ramen noodles that you dip into a hot broth, which is served on the side. When I found out that HRS served it, it went onto the calendar. BF had never had them before, so it was a first for him. I felt like I hyped it up so much beforehand. Thankfully, I think it lived up to the hype for him! We arrived around 6:15pm and had a 10-15 minute wait. We were the last couple in through the door before they required everyone else to start a line outside. It got very long by the time we left. I opted to start with a melon soda float, which the BF was skeptical of at first, but really enjoyed. I think he might have been his favorite part of dinner! We both ordered their non-spicy tsukemen and it was glorious - perfect al dente noodles with a tasty, hot broth on the side. I wish the broth was a little bit thicker so it would stick more, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Quick tip for my fellow US travelers, they don't take Amex.

This is one of my favourite Japanese ramen restaurant in Toronto, and I always recommend it to my friends when we're looking for a place to eat near the Eaton Centre. Environment: It's located near the Dundas/Church intersection, which means it's only about 10 mins walk away from Dundas Square and the Eaton Centre, which you know the restaurant will be packed all the time given its great location and amazing noodles. Usually you can expect a 30mins long wait outside the restaurant if you go during meal times. The inside of the restaurant is somewhat packed and quite noisy due to the crowd. It's better that you come in a group of 4 of fewer. Food: Honestly I think the portion sizes here are a little smaller than the other ramen restaurants nearby, and the prices to be a little more expensive, but the taste totally makes up for it. You can order different sizes of ramen too based on how much food you want to get, but for the regular size it's definitely smaller than Sansotei. I usually like the ramen with creamy soup base like the Tonkatsu ramen. Also, I would always ask for less salt as well, knowing that ramen restaurants like to splurge on the sodium. The quality of the chashu is pretty good, it's really tender and has a nice soya sauce flavour. I especially like the taste of the soup, as I find it tastes a little bit sweet which gives it more depth. Service: The waitresses are pretty nice and they would usually say "hello" and "goodbye" to you in Japanese. However, since they mostly hire Japanese people, I find their accents to be pretty thick and sometimes they also have a hard time understanding me when I want to request for less salt in my soup. But overall, decent service.