Ramen Isshin

Ramen Isshin is a cozy spot perfect for a bowl of hot ramen. Despite the small setup and a 20-minute wait, we enjoyed the experience. The menu is simple, and we tried their most popular options a slightly spicy ramen and a creamy one. Both were flavorful and satisfying. Worth the visit!

This place is awesome. I am so glad they have vegetarian options for ramen. I went there by myself , I ordered the spicy garlic vegetarian ramen bowl, it was just perfect. And for the dessert I ordered the mango pudding. Overall, the food is pretty decent , but I found it little expensive, may it's in downtown toronto. Staff is quite friendly. Will comeback soon.

Friendly and welcoming service. Quickly seated. Everything was delicious. Nice presentation. With my wife being from Tokyo, passes the “authentic” test. With the weather being a bit warm, didn’t have the appetite to try some of the side dishes. Recommend with enthusiasm.

I love this Ramen Spot, especially the Red Dragon ramen. We got that along with the Aged Tofu and Deep Fried Gyoza for starters. My friend got the Stone Bowl Shoyu Kotteri Tsukemen. Everything tasted great and the service here is great too.

My second time visiting this place, both times offered great service. The broth is rich and flavorful, a well-crafted bowl of ramen. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with fast and friendly service. While the restaurant can get busy, the quality of the food definitely makes it worth the wait. Overall, Ramen Isshin is a great spot for anyone craving a delicious, authentic bowl of ramen in Toronto. Highly recommended!

Satisfying meal on every level! Everything was cooked to perfection, super flavorful and warming. Would definitely go back again and again! We tried the Chicken Karaage and it was the best I’ve had so far! The Gyoza was crunchy and tasty. The stone bowl Shoyu Kotteri dipping ramen was sooo delicious as well as the White Sesame Shio.

My ramen was overwhelmed with bean sprouts, which dominated both the flavor and texture. Inside the restaurant was extremely loud and somewhat chaotic, making it difficult for my partner and me to hear each other, but it was certainly an experience.

Follow @bredgyeats for more food photos! Ah yes, my favourite type of noodles, is Japanese style Ramen and I think Toronto can agree with me with a plethora of options to choose from in this city. My #1 top spot to get a fix of these addicting noods combines the rich and fatty pork bone broth with the indulgent, slightly sweet aromas of the black garlic that permeate through every pore in your body resulting in a broth that is chugged until not a single drop remained, a decision made despite its possible health consequences. The chashu is not to be overlooked either, with a smoky char and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. There's also seating for those in queue, which comes in handy when this place is packed during meal times.

Ramen Isshin is a cozy spot perfect for a bowl of hot ramen. Despite the small setup and a 20-minute wait, we enjoyed the experience. The menu is simple, and we tried their most popular options a slightly spicy ramen and a creamy one. Both were flavorful and satisfying. Worth the visit!

This place is awesome. I am so glad they have vegetarian options for ramen. I went there by myself , I ordered the spicy garlic vegetarian ramen bowl, it was just perfect. And for the dessert I ordered the mango pudding. Overall, the food is pretty decent , but I found it little expensive, may it's in downtown toronto. Staff is quite friendly. Will comeback soon.

Friendly and welcoming service. Quickly seated. Everything was delicious. Nice presentation. With my wife being from Tokyo, passes the “authentic” test. With the weather being a bit warm, didn’t have the appetite to try some of the side dishes. Recommend with enthusiasm.

I love this Ramen Spot, especially the Red Dragon ramen. We got that along with the Aged Tofu and Deep Fried Gyoza for starters. My friend got the Stone Bowl Shoyu Kotteri Tsukemen. Everything tasted great and the service here is great too.

My second time visiting this place, both times offered great service. The broth is rich and flavorful, a well-crafted bowl of ramen. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with fast and friendly service. While the restaurant can get busy, the quality of the food definitely makes it worth the wait. Overall, Ramen Isshin is a great spot for anyone craving a delicious, authentic bowl of ramen in Toronto. Highly recommended!

Satisfying meal on every level! Everything was cooked to perfection, super flavorful and warming. Would definitely go back again and again! We tried the Chicken Karaage and it was the best I’ve had so far! The Gyoza was crunchy and tasty. The stone bowl Shoyu Kotteri dipping ramen was sooo delicious as well as the White Sesame Shio.

My ramen was overwhelmed with bean sprouts, which dominated both the flavor and texture. Inside the restaurant was extremely loud and somewhat chaotic, making it difficult for my partner and me to hear each other, but it was certainly an experience.

Follow @bredgyeats for more food photos! Ah yes, my favourite type of noodles, is Japanese style Ramen and I think Toronto can agree with me with a plethora of options to choose from in this city. My #1 top spot to get a fix of these addicting noods combines the rich and fatty pork bone broth with the indulgent, slightly sweet aromas of the black garlic that permeate through every pore in your body resulting in a broth that is chugged until not a single drop remained, a decision made despite its possible health consequences. The chashu is not to be overlooked either, with a smoky char and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. There's also seating for those in queue, which comes in handy when this place is packed during meal times.

Broth was very flavorful and noodles had the right amount of chew. We didn't realize we needed to add egg or beanshoots in the bowls but never the less very tasty. We also shared the mango shaved ice dessert and it was light, refreshing and delicious. Definitely return when we are next in town. Restaurant had a very nice vibe.

Pretty good ramen spot. I ordered the kotteri rich shoyu, age tofu, kaarage, takoyaki and tako wasabi. Age tofu was delicious, crispy outside and fluffy inside with a nice sauce topping. Karaage and Takoyaki was decent, came out piping hot, and the tako wasabi was underwhelming; I couldn't taste any hints of wasabi. My ramen was delicious, but near 1/3 of the bowl I did find it too heavy. Will definitely come back again to try their light version.

Ramen Isshin is a well regarded ramen spot in Toronto where you'll find a ramens types across miso, shio and shoyu as well as tan tan and vegetarian broths. We came about an hour before closing and fortunately there was no long. We got the Red Dragon that had a mild kick, good broth flavor, and great noodle chew. The chashu was good though for $23, wish you had another piece. Service was nice and its a chill vibe.

went here first time as my friend suggested to meet up here. ordered red spicy ramen (#1 best seller) and switch to thin noodle. we have option to choose pork broth or vegetarian broth (which i think it's really nice option). i opt for pork broth. wow...broth is flavorful (and not typical overly salty). not 'heavy creamy'..it's a right balance. good spicy 'kick' (but doesnt cause runny nose).lol. not only it has the chashu, but it also has ground pork in the broth. which is kinda nice. because this is summer, they also have special summer noodle (lemon cold noodle, i think thats what it's called)..this is #3 best seller (according to the ad inside the store). would love to go back and try other noodle (#2 and #3 best seller) AND dessert (so many interesting looking ice shaved, but was too full by then). recommended!

I've eaten here several times and the ramen has always been delicious. I got the stone bowl tsukemen recently and it was delicious. They also give you a decent amount of protein which isn't always the case at many other ramen places. Personally I did fine the broth to be on the saltier side but I also understand that it's a tsukemen ramen. Service was good and the place was pretty small and cute.

This ramen place is one of the top ones in Toronto. With high popularity comes great expectations... but it didn't live up to it. While it's truly disappointing, there's still something good to talk about. - soup was served in a hot stone bowl - soup was rich and full of flavours - eggs were nicely cooked I understand it's all about personal preference when it comes to tastes, but it's something about the standards of TSUKEMEN not being met. - soup was not thick enough to cling to the noodle - ramen noodle was not completely drained when served (see the last pic) ( , )

A decent ramen restaurant with traditional decor. I've been meaning to come here for the longest time. The ramen was good but not the best. The broth was amazing. It was very rich and flavorful. The texture and firmness/thickness of the noodles were perfect too and held the flavors of the broth well. The chashu was bad. I don't mind if they're sliced thin, but they weren't tender and even a bit tough. The egg (inside the broth for some reason) was a bit too sweet but I didn't mind this as much. The bamboo shoots were kinda bad too, they weren't sweet but it might be because they're inside the broth. All in all, I think the ramen is great but the toppings were bad. I'd recommend trying their tsukemen because I thought that was better. The takoyaki was just alright, nothing special. Rounding a 3.5 review to a 4.

In classic fashion, the space is pretty tight and generally a little difficult to navigate. Still, we were lucky to pop in and grab the last two counter seats right before a wave came in which had to wait. The service is not bad, but not particularly courteous, but this is really just about the food. One thing they emphasize is self-ground sesame seeds -- seeds provided in a little bowl with a grinder for your ramen depending on which dish you get (a little participation). In terms of price, not the most expensive ramen, but I wouldn't say cheap -- fairly priced is probably the best phrase. White Sesame Shio - The broth for this dish was amazing. Right away, I was delighted by the bold flavor and seasoning. Everything went perfectly well together. The pork was delicious as well, quite tender and flavorful. Highly recommend this dish. I left very satisfied with my meal. Value: 3/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5

This is a pretty good spot for ramen in Toronto. Although it was quite busy when my friend and I arrived, the staff tried their best to get us seated. I tried the Chicken Shio Ramen, which had a rich and creamy broth, as well as a side of sesame seeds you can crush and add to your bowl to amp up the flavour. Their Takoyaki was good, though not the best I've had.

When my friend, a local Torontian, highly recommended Ramen Isshin, you can be sure Hubby and I were definitely going to take their advice and we are so glad we did. The food, service, and the atmosphere were top-notch as Isshin Ramen is a great place to get a delicious and authentic ramen experience. We started off with a shared plate of Hiya Yakko, which is cold tofu smothered with their secret freshly made chili oil, with green onions and bamboo shoots delicately layered on top. It was a refreshing and flavorful start to the meal. For our main entrees, I ordered the Isshin Red Miso ramen which set the food mood as it had a wonderful aroma. The thick and wavy noodles were perfect as the ground tofu and wood ear mushrooms were able to intermingle with the noodle's waves nicely. The depth and dimensions were outstanding. My Hubby had the Vegetarian Roasted Garlic Shoyu which my Hubby declared was delicious, with two varieties of mushrooms: shiitake and button. Both our noodles had the perfect bounce and the soups were rich, we quaffed all of it. We concluded our meal with Kakigori Hochi Cha. Our shaved ice was very different from the Korean Bingsu we were accustomed to, as we found this to be more refreshing. The Japanese Kakigori is ice based and made from water. The ice had been grounded down to flakes and then the sweet milky Hochi cha was adorned on top of the ice flakes. Beyond sublime! It was a seasonal special so always ask what their seasonal desserts are and save room for them. My only suggestion is for the servers to take away the trays, as the tables are a bit tight. This is a minor suggestion, but didn't detract from my overall experience. Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5

Delicious and authentic ramen!! I haven't had good tsukemen since visiting LA and Tokyo and was so excited to try it at ramen Isshin, which exceeded my expectations. The broth was hot, flavorful, and strong in seafood flavor. Noodles were perfect thickness and chewiness. It was so satsifying! As for the service, waitress was kind but had limited English, probably much easier if you know Japanese if you have questions. Otherwise if you just state your order it's a breeze. We arrived about 10 minutes after opening and we had to wait about 20 minutes total for a seat and food. Actually I think there was some miscommunication...they told us it was going to take a long time to get seated until I asked if we could sit at the counter where there was plenty of space. I think they usually just seat single diners there? Karaage was also very good. Crispy and big pieces. Couldn't speak for the red miso ramen but my husband seemed to enjoy it. Casual ambiance with an open kitchen. Will def return someday.

Ramen was very flavourful and good sized portion. The Hiya tofu was good too. I ordered the red dragon ramen and my friend went with the vegetarian roasted garlic, which he enjoyed a lot. Only thing the noodles were a little tougher than other places I've been to that made fresh noodles at time of order. Service was fast and friendly. Overall I recommend others give this place a try.

Ramen is shin is usually super packed with a limited seating time. I was super excited to try this ramen spot but was honestly a little underwhelmed. The black garlic ramen was not as fragrant as I expected it to be. The Karaage and tofu was super tasty. Overall a decent ramen joint but I probably won't come back. Service is friendly and the restaurant is very clean

My girlfriend and I went here on a Sunday night and it was absolutely packed and super noisy inside. Hard to have a conversation. We waited for 15 minutes and were seated. Service was prompt, and no complaints there. We order edamame as a delicious appetizer, and it was warm and promptly delivered. I got red miso, and the broth was rich and spice heavy. The pork was melt in your mouth tender. My girlfriend got the shoyu noodles, which were soft and in a creamy broth, though much less flavorful than the red miso. Overall had better ramen in SF, but definitely a pleasant surprise. Would come back.

I should've reviewed this Ramen Isshin last year Am I dreaming? Or maybe it is because their ramen is astonishing and made me dream in the air! If you like Japanese culture or just like ramen, you'll like this restaurant at the first sight of it. It has an exotic japanese-style decoration and the waiters always shout out some Japanese words to show their hospitality. That makes you feel you're really in a ramen restaurant in Japan. Their ramen is very tasty, yet it isn't too strong or savoury to appal non-Japansese people. They also provide vegetarian ramen so you can still enjoy their culinary skill if you're a vegetarian. "Isshin" is the Japanese which means to focus on perfecting something. I think Ramen Isshin is qualified for owning that name. There's one instresting thing: I went to the restaurant twice and without any idea, I ordered the same ramen for the both times. I must try something different next time!

Isshin is a good place to enjoy not only ramen but also different kind of side dishes. The broth has rich flavor and the texture of ramen is chewy. They have open kitchen that you could enjoy and watch chef cooking your ramen while waiting for the meal. All Staffs are nice and kind, you could customize you ramen for adding more ingredients or spices. Highly recommended

Ordered Spicy Miso Ramen. Didnt enjoyed it that much. Will try the garlic one next. Ambiance is 3/5, customer service is 3.5/5.

Decided to check this place out based on multiple positive recommendations from friends. Ramen Isshin does not disappoint... i thought it was the best ramen place i've had in Toronto so far (vs. Kenzo, Kinton, etc.). Food (5/5) - very good selection of choices on the menu... not only protein/veggies but broth and noodle types. 14 different Ramen options plus appetizers, etc. I've now tried: - Stone Bowl Shoyu Kotteri Tsukemen - really solid dipping ramen that comes in hot pot with shoyu broth... with seafood and pork - excellent - Black Sesame Tan Tan - pork based sesame flavoured with thick twisty noodles - very good - Roasted Garlic Shoyu - pork belly cha shu with shoyu broth and thinner noodles - solid Service (4.5/5) - friendly and attentive Izakaya style service including all the greetings, etc. Orders were always quick and processed timely. Have to be careful to get there at an ideal time though. They don't take reservations and are usually busy! Atmosphere (4/5) - it can get loud with all the walk-in/pick-up activity and greetings. Thinner corridor style seating at tables. Overall (4.5/5) - So far, my favourite Ramen place in Toronto and will continue to work my way through the numerous items.

Started with Sapporo on draft. Nice to have a cold one at the end of the day. I had tako taki which I haven't had before. They were octopus formed into balls and deep fried. Quite tasty. My main entree was Red Dragon ramen but I wanted it mild. They put the spicy items in the side. I also ordered extra noodles. If I was to have a complaint it would be that the chasu was on the thin side. I haven't had it this thin before. The extra noodles gave me plenty to eat. I would of liked it to have more ingredients. I left quite filled though. Service was fine. The place was relatively small and busy. The restrooms were clean.

Went here for their 10th anniversary as they were doing $10 bowls. Although they were super busy, the service was still impeccable and the staff were very friendly. They came around to every table offering the chance to win prizes as well. It's a cute small spot with lots of tables but you're coming here for the food. And it's worth it!

This place exceeded my expectations! Although the seating is a little tight the food is well worth the squeeze. I had the assari shoyu and it was very good. We got our food pretty quickly and enjoyed it.

The quality has gone down. My soup was okay, but my friend ordered Tan Tan noodles and the soup was Luke warm. Asked the server to heat it up and she refused, saying heating up would change the taste of the noodle soup, she probably didn't know how not warm it was and never bothered to even make it better. It was a cold day in Oct so we would like our soup hot. Meat slices also gotten thinner. The spiciness when we ordered another day was not spicy at all. There are cheaper places that I'll go to for ramen. This place I'll never go back again.

I was recommended this place by a local. You know the place is good when it is small and there is a wait. One downfall to start is that there is no WIFI available. It is not mando to have it, but it is a downfall. I was visiting from California so it makes it difficult to park on the streets without having internet or wifi connection. Not the restaurants problem, but I asked for help or a solution to parking and no one was able to assist. The menu looks straight forward, but there were too many options. 13 bowls, 1 tsukemen dipping ramen, 2 rice bowls and appetizers to choose from. That's alot of options! This is by far the most expensive ramen I have ever paid for. And I live in the bay area where things are jacked up expensive. Luckily the exchange rate was good when I went and the conversion wasn't so bad. With 4 people, we all got different bowls - Red dragon, spicy red miso, roasted garlic shoyu and the shoyu tsukemen. They all were good in their own ways. One downfall to this place is that the bowls don't come with much. You literally have to add extra toppings that range from $1-$8.5 and you can see bowls will come out even more expensive. The menu has pictures but doesn't actually tell you what's in every bowl. Service was great which is pretty rare for an asian establishment! Our server was very sweet and took his time telling us what was included in each of the individual bowls. And yooooo, they serve you hella noodles. The asian in me did not want to waste food, but boy oh boy.... This ramen won.. We also came close to closing so maybe they were just pushing out what they had left. Regardless, it was appreciated!

ramen is super flavourful here and they have great dessert options! service is nice and ambiance is casual

Hole in the wall ramen spot that's worth a visit. The setting is chaotic and cramped but that doesn't bother me because I come for the food. Walked in without a reservation and was seated at the bar. Had the black sesame ramen that did not disappoint. Will definitely come back

Amazing Ramen! This place was recommended a few times through different sources. When I was trying to find a good ramen place in the city. They have at least 3 vegetarian ramen options, which is awesome, as the last place I went did not have any. I ordered the mushroom ramen that comes with nori. It was so good! What made it so good was the flavour, the mushroom variety, the perfect balance between noodle and broth. Damn delicious. One of the things I did not enjoy is how inaccessible their menu is... you need a newer phone to be able to access it via QR code. Luckily I was with someone who had a phone that allowed this. As well as having checked their menu prior. They also have a seating time of approximately an hour. Although I highly doubt that places would quick out patrons who have been there a little overtime. Understandable if they had a line up. All in all, would definitely return.

Best Ramen in the city, hands down. The Red Dragon is a sure hit. We have been coming back for years.

Best ramen, outside of Tokyo...so far! In 3 days, we went back twice! Great flavor, nice cut of pork belly and gyoza was great Felt like we were in Japan, with bustling atmosphere and decor Headed to Japan and will compare noted

Very good service. Delicious food. Welcoming atmosphere. I recommend this to everyone

4.5 rounded! I live about a 10 minute walk from this place but have never gotten to try it.. It's been added to the roster! Was able to get on the waitlist via google/yelp so the table was ready once we got there on a Friday night. Super convenient system especially since there's not a lot of seating. Ordered the Red Dragon Ramen and the Tsukemen, and both were great. The base of the Red Dragon was good and had the perfect amount of spice that was noticable but not overwhelming. It was well seasoned but not too salty, and the portions are really generous. My boyfriend got the tsukemen which isn't easy to find in Toronto. He said it was very good, with the broth being rich and it being fairly priced. He also ordered a second serving of noodles for 3 dollars, which is actually a full second serving! We started with the karaage which is solid and would get again as we're fried chicken fans, but wasn't necessarily exceptional. Service was nice and attentive and we sat at benches that were actually really comfortable and spacious. Great for a casual dinner or date night.

First place I went to after hopping off the plane because I was SUPER hungry. It did not disappoint!! We ordered the Tako Wasabi , chicken shio ramen, and roasted garlic shoyu~ Customer service was great as well!

Authentic Japanese ramen. Never disappoints. Great spot for vegetarians. Service is always good.

I just found my new favourite broth at Ramen Isshin. I normally get only Spicy Red Miso or any spicy ramen whenever I go to a ramen place. It's same at Ramen Isshin. I had Red Dragon Ramen before but there was too much chilli sauce and oil in it. Don't get me wrong! I love spicy ramen but I need to take care of my tummy too! I prefer Miso broth than other broths like Shoyu, Shio and Tonkotsu broths. I had Shoyu ramen at other places before but I wasn't sure if I tried it at Ramen Isshin. I ordered Spicy miso ramen as usual but my husband got Kotteri Shoyu Ramen. I tried his broth and I fell in love with the first sip! No picture of Kotteri Shoyu Ramen and he gave me only a few spoons! Spicy Red Miso ramen came with thick & twisty noodles while Kotteri Shoyu Ramen came with thin & wavy noodles. They were perfectly cooked!! I could eat only noodles by themselves! Kotteri Shoyu Ramen (5/5) Spicy Red Miso ramen (4/5) Cabbecha salad (4/5)

This is in the heart of the downtown Toronto. Pretty easy to find. Street parking available everywhere. We got there at 2 ish pm and it was still packed! Luckily we missed the crowd just by 5 mins or so. Otherwise we will have to wait for awhile. As the restaurant is quite small. This is a quick stop, have a bite and go kinda place. The staffs are pretty friendly. The menu is easy to read, also check out the recommendation written on the wall next to the open kitchen. Spicy red miso wasn't too spicy. I would say a 4/10 spiciness level. Same with the spicy sesame shio ramen wasn't spicy at all 3/10. Eggs are excellent, we all have an extra order of that on the side. Noodles are wavy and al dente. Perfectly bouncy and delicious. Not overcooked! Broth is delicious and not oily... not too thick either. The appetizer is yummy, age tofu batter is light and miso paste has a strong flavor and taste. Would definitely come back again next time I visit Toronto! Good and fast service. The staffs are all nice and welcoming.

Went there at 11am on Sunday and was pretty empty. Fast service and great ramen. Love the broth. Have been my go to every time I'm in the area.

My favourite place for tsukemen! Always delicious ! My 2-cent about the noodles of tsukemen: Found out I could request to have hot noodles or cold noodles for the Tsukemen. I first tried it with cold noodles and then request for more hot noodles. Still found it tasted better with cold noodles, less soggy and chewy.

I visit Isshin Ramen at least ononcee every couple of months, it's a go-to place in my mind and the food is always great. Prices: with inflation, everything has gone up by $2-$3 dollars per item, and the add-ons are average $$1.50 extra, which easily makes your one bowl of ramen a $25 bill. Service: it's courteous, but my recent visit on Nov 23rd, 2024 with 4 other friends was disappointing. The staff wasn't rude, but the restaurant policy was illogical because when the staff asked how we want to split the bill, we mentioned we need separate bills - they then said they can't split the bill into 5 separate bills for our table and claimed that they can only split it into 2 bills. I don't understand, is it they don't want to, or they physically can't even if they wanted to? Either reason I find is illogical because if they claim that they can't create separate bills, then how do they create individual bills for all these other customers who are dining in the restaurant? Looking around the whole restaurant, it's busy, filled with tables of 2, or 3, and/or solo dining, the solos are all sat along the SAME long table - so the fact that they can't split a bill for ONE (aka SAME) table of 5 is also saying they shouldn't be able to generate separate bills for the 5 different solo dining customers that are sitting along the same side table. Which, of course, we know, is not true because otherwise, they won't be able to bill anyone in the restaurant. So here's the lesson: DO NOT go to Isshin College location if you have a group of friends who believe in splitting the bill and want to have a nice casual meal and a good time. This restaurant is incapable of doing simple math as a service to their customers, meanwhile, they continue to set a default tip request to 15%. Don't do extra work but still have the audacity to demand tip, just another greedy and lazy Toronto restaurant. I'm going to start going to MiSoya or Kinton more in the future because they know how to split the bills and understand that people who show up in groups will most likely want separate bills even though they are sitting at the same table.

We had the Roasted Garlic Shoyu ramen which was very tasty but also made me very thirsty and drink a lot of water. I felt that the broth and egg in particular were very rich and flavourful. The pork belly cha shu was a bit thin. We also got the Chicken Karaage and Takoyaki which were good but nothing special.

pretty good ramen, i wish the chasu was thicker/bigger portion. food was a little on the salty side but i didnt mind it (im filipino hehe). we went on a friday night so it was pretty packed and in order to grab a table, we had to wait for our entire party to be present (there were 6 of us). as for space, it felt a little cramped. its a tiny resto so...what can u do. also, there is a 1 hour timer for your stay and it starts when ur seated tho it was fine since our food came out faster than expected, given the amount of people inside. servers were very nice

Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 4 Came here for a quick lunch with a work colleague. Overall, great ramen spot and definitely worth a visit. Plenty of seating so we were immediately seated. 鶏の唐揚げ ~ガーリックマヨ~ CHICKEN KARAAGE 7.8 Our signature Isshin Karaage. Super crispy, crunchy, juicy bites of Japanese style deep fried chicken served with kewpie mayo. Pretty good. Chicken was fried nicely without too much batter. 秘伝の豚ミンチと大盛り野菜の 一心 味噌ら ー め ん RED MISO 18.4 Isshin Red Miso blend, wok fried pork, onions, bean sprouts, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, chives green onions, pork belly cha shu & thick twisty noodles. Pretty good. Everything tasted pretty good, between the veggies, pork, and noodles. Service was good, and we were out of there in about 30 minutes.

Can anything warm and satisfy quite like a large bowl of noodle soup? Tasty bowls of ramen with all the flavour and topping options that your heart desires. If you're a fan of spicy food and brave enough to try it, get a side order of their spicy paste. I forget what it is called, but you'll want to nab some before it runs out. I was lucky to get the last order of it on my last visit.

My friend gave it a perfect score of 5/5 for the vegetarian ramen, so if you're veg or vegan, this is your spot. For me, I'd say the pork ramen was probably a 4/5. The broth wasn't hot enough for me and they refused to substitute pork belly slices with minced pork (boo!) but the broth and noodles were tasty. They warned us that we'd only have our table for 60 minutes--better slurp and run!--but in actuality they let us linger longer. Note: the Tokyo Blonde beer was awesome! PS If you love ramen and you're ever in the Yonge & Eglinton area, try Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - it's one of my faves!

When traveling for work I always try to find a good ramen shop. I stopped by this clean and friendly establishment. Was welcomed with the way it's done in Japan "irashai masei" meaning welcome. My waitress was Japanese and was very friendly same way japanese people are. I ordered the black garlic shoyu and the hiya yakko. Both were very good and had really good flavor. For the ramen I always start with the broth which had the right amount of pork broth flavor it also had like a smooth milky or silky taste to it too. The. The noodles were cooked to perfection. I feel that when I go to ramen places the char shu and eggs are hit and miss. This place has one of the best char siu that I've had. The egg was flavorful and gooey. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Will be stopping again if I'm ever in the area. Thank you for great tasting ramen!

Been craving for ramen? This place is a must! Tried the spicy red dragon with extra pork. Pork belly was so tender and delicious but red dragon definitely opens your pores, keeps you warm in the winter. Place was bustling even at late lunch hours and you hear Japanese chants from the staff making you get a glimpse of their culture. Great hospitality. I went alone and didn't feel left out. That's a big deal breaker for me as many restaurants ignore you when you are by yourself and dine in. It's a small place with open kitchen, but Bowlecious ramen . Worth the visit

Their dipping ramen was the best ramen I've ever had, hands down. Very busy but well worth it in my opinion!

Been here twice with my boyfriend, and both times were great! We've had both the 'age tofu' and 'hiya yakko' (cold tofu), the level of spice was just perfect to our liking. As for the ramen, we've had the 'spicy white sesame shio', 'red dragon' and 'spicy red miso'. The texture of the ramen was cooked perfectly. The gyoza and takoyaki was yummy too, takoyaki did not have a thick batter. Black sesame icecream has 3 scoops (very generous) :) . We got a small box of 'Pocky' too when we asked for the bill.

Came here after looking for the right ramen location to quell my hunger and Ramen Isshin delivered. I had the Cabbecha (cabbage salad) and Garlic Ramen with the red dragon hot sauce on the side. The ramen broth was ultra creamy and the noodles tender. Everything was on point. Yes, the pork belly is on the thinner side, but by the end of my meal, it was a perfect amount. The hot sauce is fragrant of Sichuan peppers, it wasn't too spicy but added the kick I was looking for. The wait staff kept my water full and the wait did not take long. I thought on a hot day I'd be the only one at this establishment but by 130, it was packed full on a Sunday. I would absolutely come back for another fix.

Ran inside ramen isshin on a rainy day and it was the best meal we've had in weeks. We ordered the tako wasabi, which was amazingly fresh, and the age tofu which was very tasty to start. My partner ordered their tantanmen, which was very flavourful and I had the spicy shio ramen which was perfectly balanced. All portions very generous and all ingredients very fresh. The waitress was very attentive and gave us water refills and recommended to upgrade my shio to spicy ramen which definitely elevated the our ramen eating experience on a rainy day. Loved the interiors that set the mood for good conversation. Noticed the cleanliness of the dining area all the way down to the restrooms. Safe to say it has been our best ramen experience in Toronto!

Nice and friendly place in downtown Toronto. Had the tsukemen and it tasted good. Not sure if it was because I was hungry when I was waiting for the food to arrive. For those that never had tsukemen it's basically dipping your noodles in a hot broth versus eating it normal like ramen. They had a game and you threw some dices and you got a prize. Unfortunately, didn't get the 90 percent off ramen. But got a consolation prize instead (a capico and snack). The most underwhelming was the gyoza. I didn't expect the gyoza to be deep fried compared to the other gyoza style you can find at other ramen joints in the city. Worth another visit to see if the ramen is good compared to the tsukemen.