This is an updated 2024 version of my 2022 compilation of the best ramen shops in Metro Vancouver. Based on the 8 articles below, this list contains 26 ramen shops ranked by the number of articles mentioning them, then alphabetically.
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Cha-Shu Tamago Ramen from Maruhachi Ra-Men Creamy chicken broth, soft-boiled egg (soy & pork based), extra pork shoulder chashu, aosa seaweed, green onion. Served with thin noodles. |
- 604 Now (published 2022) - includes 8 ramen spots
- ActiviFinder (published 2023) - includes 12 ramen spots
- Cozymeal (updated 2023) - includes 11 ramen spots
- Curiocity (posted 2023) - contains 11 ramen spots
- Daily Hive (posted 2023) - includes 13 ramen spots
- Food Network (updated 2023) - includes 8 ramen spots
- Foodgressing (published 2021; updated 2023) - includes 16 ramen spots
- Noms Magazine (updated 2023) - contains 10 ramen spots
The Unanimous All-Stars (Recommended by 8 articles)
Uniting critics and enthusiasts, Maruhachi Ra-Men and Ramen Danbo stand as beacons of excellence and consistency in Vancouver's ramen scene.
- ☑️ Maruhachi Ra-Men (formerly Marutama Ra-Men)
- December 1, 2023, at their Central Library location (270 Robson Street)
- January 19, 2020, at their Maruhachi Gaiden location (2858 Main Street)
- ☐ Ramen Danbo
The High Achievers (Recommended by 7 articles)
I'm surprised that one article did not include JINYA Ramen Bar since it was always included in 2022.
- ☑️ Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
- October 29, 2023, at their West Broadway location (558 West Broadway)
- January 31, 2021, delivered at home
- ☑️ JINYA Ramen Bar
- January 23, 2022, at their Downtown Vancouver location (541 Robson Street)
- October 24, 2020, delivered at home
- ☐ Ramen Butcher - (223 E Georgia Street)
The Consistent Contender (Recommended by 6 articles)
I am pleased to see Taishoken Ramen high on the list since I absolutely love their kara miso ramen.
- ☑️ Taishoken Ramen
- February 1, 2024, at their Vancouver location (515 Abbott Street)
- December 5, 2020, delivered at home
The Hidden Gems (Recommended by 5 articles)
These not-so-hidden gems are mentioned in five articles.
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☑️ Kinton Ramen
- October 22, 2022, at their UBC location
- February 12, 2022, at their UBC location
- ☑️ Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba - January 22, 2022, at their Vancouver location
- ☑️ Ramen Gojiro - I visit them in their Downtown location almost every year.
Varied Favourites (Recommended by 4 articles)
With four recommendations, the shops below add a tapestry of Vancouver's ramen culture, offering a distinct and diverse experience.
- ☑️ Horin Ramen + Sake - February 2, 2024
- ☑️ Kintaro Ramen - January 29, 2022
Emerging Favourite (Recommended by 3 articles)
The following ramen shops are emerging favourites mentioned in three articles.
- ☐ Menya Itto - (1479 Robson Street)
- ☐ ZUBU ramen - (869 Hornby Street)
Unique Experience (Recommended by 2 articles)
The following ramen shops offer a unique ramen experience, as recommended by a couple articles.
- ☐ Akedo Showten Ramen + Gyoza - (20218 Fraser Highway)
- ☐ G-men Ramen Shop - (3711 Bayview Street)
- ☐ Ramen Taka Notsume (inside Aberdeen Centre)
- ☐ Yah Yah Ya Ramen (8388 Capstan Way)
Honourable Mentions (Recommended by 1 article each)
The ramen shops below are featured in one article highlighting how diverse the ramen scene is in Vancouver.
- ☐ AFURI ramen + dumpling - (2801 Main Street)
- ☑️ Gyo Para - Gyoza & Ramen Bar - April 10, 2022
- ☐ Kingyo Izakaya - (871 Denman Street)
- ☑️ Kokoro Ramen
- ☑️ Menya Raizo
- ☐ Ramen Kounotori - (3950 Main Street)
- ☐ Ramen Tsukiya - (740 Denman Street)
Permanently Closed (recommended by 1 article)
The two spots below were still included in one article, even though they're already permanently closed.
- Benkei Ramen
- Motomachi Shokudo
Did your favourite ramen spot make the list?