Sho Bu Japanese Noodle in Coquitlam

1163 Pinetree Wy #1007, Coquitlam, BC V3B 8A9, Canada

★★★★☆
(685 reviews)
Categories: Ramen restaurant Japanese restaurant

About

Featuring various types of ramen & Japanese comfort classics with beer & sake in a casual space.

Website
shobu.ca
Address
1163 Pinetree Wy #1007, Coquitlam, BC V3B 8A9, Canada
Plus Code
76H4+VJ Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
685 reviews

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broth (54) spicy (40) bowl (23) kakuni (17) tonkotsu (10) server (9) mall (9) pork belly (8) soup base (7) cook (5)
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★★
December 8, 2024

Been searching for the best ramen spots in the area, but this one didn’t quite live up to my flavor expectations. While it wasn’t for me, I still appreciate the experience and hope to find a better match next time!

★★★★★
November 18, 2024

I stumbled upon this little hole in the wall near Lincoln sky train station and literally what a treat!! The ramen broth is literally out of this world.

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

This cozy spot in Coquitlam is perfect for a steaming bowl of ramen, offering plenty of options and add-ons. My go-to is the Double Double Chashu Tonkotsu with added Kakuni (pork belly)—an absolute home run! Do yourself a favor and stop by for lunch; you won’t be disappointed.

★★★★★
October 27, 2024

Absolutely adore Shobu!! Ramen is always my favourite and is constantly my craving so I’ve tried a fair few of ramen places around metro Van and Shobu has always been the best!! My favourite is the Kakuni ramen, it’s absolutely to die for! Their prices are very comparable or even slightly less than most ramen places, the best broth and pork flavours too. I’ve even gotten my dad hooked on it and he was originally not a fan of pork broth. Absolutely recommend this time and time again to all my friends! P.S. my girlfriend and I came so often one of the waitresses would always recognize us and remember our order and it was so sweet!

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

Great people and great food. It was recommended by my family. Happy to have a new place to go to for ramen!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food is good and affordable. I had the summer special(Zaru Soba), which was very refreshing. The server was very attentive and frequently checked to make sure that we were enjoying our meal.

★★★★★
July 8, 2024

Sho Bu came up as a random spot for Ramen, I tried it, and it was so good! The portions are actually fair, and the amount of protein and toppings in the ramen are loaded, too. Followed by fair prices and convenient location by Coquitlam Centre The service was great, food came super fast and it brings me back to a legit ramen shop in Japan. Small little shop for something quick and easy just as it should be. I would certainly return to support this small business around the Tri-Cities area!

★★★★★
May 26, 2024

Really great spot, I will come back next time in town. The food was out impressively quickly, and I was very happy with the combo I got! Tasty, well portioned, and interesting balanced flavours. I've been told that I don't know what good ramen is because I haven't lived in the city, which I do argue against... but my amateur taste buds, and wallet, give Sho Bu fivvveee stars!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Pretty tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Best ramen hands down. This place has become my new staple for ramen. Looking forward to the next visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The ramen here is so good! And the staff is super friendly.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very yummy food, fast and very good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Awesome service and good food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Best ramen Ive ever had and the service is fantastic!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The best Ramen noodles ive have in Vancouver. Excelent customer service.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

It s gotta be the best ramen I ve ever had!try the karashi,it s my favourite

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The best ramen place around and the only one me and my family go to and everyone enjoys! Kakuni Ramen is by far the best

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious authentic ramen, so flavourful and fresh. I love this place

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Oh man, its just instant noodles bought from the store. The added pork meat was old. Big stomach pain tonight ugh.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Unfortunately tastes like assembly of instant noodles and pre-made ingredients. Not saying instant noodles are bad but just not my flavor

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was AMAZING and the service was very nice We loved it and now its my favorite food Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Their ramen is pretty good and they have vegan options Vegetarian options: Vegan ramen Dietary restrictions: Vegan

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The service was very good and friendly. I loved the roasted corn tea. I had not had it before and I love it. The ramen was just the way I like it. I had Cha-ku ramen. The marinade made the pork so sweet and tasty. This is my new go to Ramen place! And the food came to the table so quickly.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The ramen was tasteful. 10/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Delicious, large portions, inexpensive. Quite an authentic place despite being in a shopping center

June 22, 2024

Food tasted good. But got food poisoning

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

beautiful place with beautiful, kind, generous workers. the food was amazing and so was the vibe! definitely recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food is very tasty. Not much selection but excellent quality

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

This place by far has the best Ramen. It s a little hidden gem The servers are so sweet and friendly. Love this place. It s my go to every time.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best ramen in Coquitlam

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best noodles in Coquitlam.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Fresh tasting, delicious soup broth. Best gyoza Ive ever had. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Ramen is always perfect for me , not salty, and portions are just enough.

★★★★
March 22, 2024

Service was very friendly and extremely fast - my wife and I were doing some errands nearby and had to grab a quick bite before leaving, and our ramen arrived within five minutes after placing the order. The taste of our ramen was decent, not great. As others have pointed out, the soup base appears to be on the blend side. The spicier soup base tasted better, but that probably is more of a personal taste. The meat was fresh and tender; the noodles were not the best quality but were all right. Price was reasonable enough - again, decent, but not great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I ordered chashu ramen spicy level 3 for to go. I think it is the best ramen restaurant in this area. Reasonable price and poriton was big. The broth was very rich and flavourful. I must come back to this restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

I keep coming back trying different things, and I love it Is cozy and nice environment, the portions are big, taste is delicious and the price is good! Food

★★★
February 22, 2024

I had Cha-ku ramen with karaage bowl. The broth was so so, the noodle was good. Kikuni was delicious but I dont eat the fat parts so I had to separate it. The karaage is also ok but overall if I have to compare with Maruhachi, this is lower. Pricewise is cheaper tho.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Tasty ramen, the broth is rich and not too salty. The pork is flavourful not skimpy. Recommended! Kid-friendliness: Has a nice $10 combo for kids with small ramen, egg, three-piece kaarage and juice.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Sugoi Ive been coming here for years. Ive tried most of the Ramen joints in the Tri Cities. Many in Burnaby and Vancouver. This is my favorite spot. Food is great, I love the Kakuni, Wonton & Curry Ramen. Spice level 3 or 4 minimum. The kakuni is just sooo tasty, explodes flavor in the mouth. I dont usually like the fat on pork, but theres so much flavor you cant not devour it. Servers are always friendly. Its a small spot but I love the cozy atmosphere.

February 22, 2024

Should ve read the reviews before wasting my time and coming to this place. Was a bit busy, however the server was 0 interested in giving a service. There was plenty of empty tables to put together and seat 4 people, I even suggested a place where we could seat. Her answer was yeah give me a minute and plenty of minutes passed by and she didn t even show interest in having us there. Thank you, after reading the reviews now I know I didn t miss any good food experience.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Theres only one option for vegan ramen. Its more of a noodle soup than a ramen. And they used instant noodles for a $17 item

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The other recent low stars mustve come on an off day. We just had the pork belly, Sapporo, curry and kids ramen and all were very tasty. The service was fast, and the food was hot when it came out. Its a cute little family owned restaurant. Definitely will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Has always been a solid ramen place. Been here the past few years and has stayed my favorite in the tri-cities area

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Ramen is pretty decent, and the staff is very courteous and kind; service is always excellent!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The best ramen I ve had me and my friend had an amazing time great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Better than any other place in Coquitlam in my opinion. Ive tried everywhere else, and this place has great broth, great noodles, and plentiful toppings. Only thing Id say needs a bit of improvement is the kakuni meat, just a little too chewy and tough. otherwise tastes amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The price and quantity are reasonable. I ordered Shobu and it would be better if it had more soybean paste flavor. Now, if I want to eat ramen, I will go here rather than other ramen restaurants nearby because it is expensive and the quantity is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice server Jun! Great ramen too. Thank you for the meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My favourite place to get ramen, portions are excellent and filling. You can tell they put love into their food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is one of the best ramen in Coquitlam. The soup base is well cooked and flavourful, going very well with the ramen noodles. The only thing is it is a small restaurant that wont be able to accommodate too many people at a go.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Ramen..get the Double Double...however leave out the eggs they taste weird

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ramen noodles is of excellent quality with a desired springy texture. Several types of soup base but I like how it is more liquid soup that can be consumed rather than a thick sauce type. Broth is very rich and flavourful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

had the vegan ramen. they were out of the vegan noodles, but Im okay with egg-flour noodles. I ordered a 3-spice and it is legit medium spicy. there was not a lot of tofu but plenty of noodles and bok choy, and the perfect amount of black mushrooms.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tastes Good.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our group found Ramen okayish here, but the ambiance is quite traditional so at least thats on point.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best in town.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice little ramen shop inside the mall. Owner is super friendly and the Ramen is served quickly and a decent sized portion at a very reasonable price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service, and very fast. Noodles have a good texture, not too chewy, not too soft. The soup is flavourful, and it has different levels of spice to choose from. The meat (Cha shu, Kakuni, karaoke, etc.) are also very flavourful. The tea tastes good, its above the average taste compared to different Asian restaurants. Portions are very good, with an option to get a mini bowl of your chosen topping if you want (comes discounted with Ramen bowl). The place is small, but makes good use of the space. Overall great.

December 22, 2023

We ordered the Sapporo miso soup, was full of onions, noodles were mushy, very little seafood. Broth was tasteless they tried to mask it with the spice. The tea they served was hot water no tea flavor. When we got home within hours we had diarrhea all that afternoon and evening. Will never go to this place again even if the food was free. So many ramen places go to one of them not Sho Bu. Very disgusted.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely love it. Would come again. Good ramen this was 12.99 Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

i ve tried my fair share of ramen places and this one is by far my favourite. the staff is friendly and efficient! the food itself is delicious and for the large amount it s appropriately priced. i would recommend friends and family to this place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Service is always good. The ramen broth is generally okay, nothing special, especially in comparison to restaurants in Vancouver that do a really really good job. However the pork belly is the best ive ever had here. The way the pork belly is cooked is exceptional and a must try!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The place was tidy and cozy. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I had Sapporo miso ramen. Really tasty. Broth was rich, but not heavy at all. Just perfect!!! All topping ingredients were super fresh. Service was fast and attentive. Very delightful experience. Highly recommend these guys.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

<(^_^)> A nice and small ramen place in the corner of Henderson. The vibes kind of reminds me of the back alley ramen places in Japan ran by Japanese Grandpas that has been making ramen for longer than my bloodline has been walking this planet. Service is nice and quick, the barley tea is amazing, and prices arent super bad. Soup is delicious, noodles are made with a bit of bounce to make it perfectly chewy. I had the Karage here before though and the meat tasted like it was refried, so I personally would recommend against anything that is fried. Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5 Price 5/5 Pic is the wonton ramen :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Small store .. tasty Ramen

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good ramen.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a dinner with my family. We liked seafood ramen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had a double double and was satisfied with both the taste and quantity. I intend to visit again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great ramen place, lots of ramen combinations. Loved the kakuni, sweet and flavourful. Vegetarian options: Vegan ramen tastes great and is piled high with vegetables.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Never disappoints!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Auntie with glasses is very nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and great service. The restaurant is small but they make great dishes. The spicy level is surprisingly not too bad. Level 2 is recommended at the minimum for all the ramens.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good service. Quality however is alright - not like the ramen you find in Vancouver.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good ramen. Noodles were great, meat was good, broth was creamy, egg was perfect. The experience was nice and our server too. Definitely check this place out

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A little cramped for space, but the ramen is pretty good! Their pricing is fantastic, considering that most of the ramen contains the egg too, so no extra fee is needed. We got their takoyaki too, which is also great. I highly recommend their shoyu ramen :) Parking: Mall parking!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Arigato! Fabulous food and service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing ramen!! Hidden Gem that you shouldn t sleep on. Small restaurant but they move to fast and the food is hot and fresh with the quickest service!! Best ramen in the Tri Cities by far, highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best place to eat your ramen, delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This has been one of my favorite ramen places since highschool (I am now a 2nd year university student) . Decided to take my parents today and was not disappointed as usual. The customer service was lovely and the food came very fast. The ramen was very delicious and the portions were fair for the price that they were charged at. Would highly recommend the cha-su or cha-ku ramens!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Their spicy beef ramen is fire.. I know a lot of you like spicy foods so make sure that the spicy level is 4. Thinking about it makes me mouth water Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ordered the cha-ku and shoyu. I recommend less spicy because it takes away from the original flavour of the broth and just becomes shichimi flavoured. Quiet location with good service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and fantastic service. Our group had 4 different ramen and we couldn t decide which was the best. We will definitely be repeat customers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tiny little shop hidden. In a mall. Great price and great food

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food quality has gone down. Cha sui and Kakuni were tough and hard, while I recall them melting in my mouth in the past, the chicken had the freezer taste which even deep frying couldnt mask. The egg was not made fresh. The soup didnt have the abundant toppings which came as a standard such as sweet corn and bamboo shoots. Maybe I am just being picky...probably wont go back in a while.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly service, and cozy atmosphere. But we really come here for the food! The broth is always yummy and salty..even better if u get around a level 3 spice. Thank u shobu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was top notch, lots of meat for the price, spice level very intuitive and what I would expect, and service friendly and attentive. Everything was really good and the atmosphere was to our liking. I would really recommend the cha-ku or Kakuni ramen with a bit of spice. Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely accessible

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

great service, super friendly lady and food came out extremely quickly and was so good!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the better ramen places in Coquitlam, good for this cold weather.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My son told me about this place and did not disappoint. Awesome Ramen. We are even going back for his birthday!!!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Sho Bu is located inside Henderson mall. The server was extremely friendly and we got seated right away. After placing our order, it only took 5 minutes for our ramen to come out. I love how fast the service was. I ordered the Karaage Ramen and it was super delicious. I also really enjoyed the flavor of the broth. One thing I do wish was different was that the noodles were a bit soft and I prefer them to be a little more firm. Other than that everything was fantastic!! Definitely will return when I m back in the area. Vegetarian options: There is a ramen type you can get if you re vegetarian.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food came really fast, was tasty and price was great. $47 for an appetizer and two ramens

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Everything was blah! Packaged ramen tastes better.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We Played 1 team at Bunaby mt. Golf course. We ordered Japanese 1×Shashu Ramen 3×Deluxe Ramen. Good fresh & Very delicious. Very kindly serving & medium price. Please refer. 12. photos.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is my second time. Its a ramen shop in Vancouver where you can eat delicious food. we like Vegetarian options: There was also ramen for vegetarians.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

i really like it, everything was so delicious and polite, atmosphere is also great, maybe it would be better if the music helped immerse yourself in the atmosphere, something thematic and atmospheric, but this is not so critical, I m still happy with everything and can truly suggest this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Our favourite ramen shop in the area. Great price and portion size. Staff are extremely friendly and wait time is never too long. For 2 smaller adults, we typically order one ramen and 1-2 side dishes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cha-Ku Ramen ordered. Level 3 spicy. It is very delicious and the staff is friendly. The price of the food is reasonable. Id like to recommend you. Thanks, Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We love coming here for Ramen. Our favorite place staff is always friendly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

An okay little spot. I found the ramen broth to be bland, and the noodles were very basic. Ask for some chilli oil to add some more flavour. The Cha-shu was good, and the price for the meal was affordable, but I will probably not be coming here again.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I took my wife to a nice early ramen dinner, and I was really shocked by how bland the broth was. This was my first time here, but has the ownership changed? I cant believe how people couldve left all these 4-5 star reviews, particularly those who mentioned that the broth was good. At least these reviews do not represent the quality of the food my wife and I were served. - Double-double, spicy level 3 (2/5) Bland broth: couldnt simply finish it. Swollen bamboo shoots, still edible. Decent Chashu. Eggs were slightly overcooked than it should be. Ordered a bowl of rich broth; its a tiny bit better but still bland. Instant noodles like Sapporo Ichiban. - Wonton noodle, no spice (3/5) Slightly better broth; I think it was shio broth. The flavor of corn went well with the thin broth. Wontons were surprisingly good and flavorful. Instant noodles like Sapporo Ichiban. The server was really kind and gentle. Id give 4/5 for the service. There was a miscommunication that I wanted to sample taste the rich broth if thats any better but got a full bowl of broth for $5, which was totally fine - except I didnt drink more than 90% of it. I usually finish the soup with extra noodle or rice, but this visit was probably my first time in many, many years that I left most of it. What a disappointment. Its too bad that the quality of the broth and the use of instant noodles did not match the prompt and kind service of the server.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Vaccine passport and id checked. The food was tasty, but the portion could be too small for people with medium-large appetites. The service isn t the fastest but I would recommend for anyone looking for some good ramen.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing Ramen. Will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not too salty. Good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absolutely amazing food. Great experience. Authentic ramen

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent and fast service. Tastes fantastic! No complaints here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I have been to sho bu twice. I have loved it both times!! First time I had karaage (chicken) ramen and second time I had sapporo miso ramen. Both are excellent! I had level 2 out of 5 spicy and it was perfect. Spicy enough, but manageable. My sister had the cha-shu ramen and enjoyed it. Service was good too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Neighborhood gem, large portions, good price, well made.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Came in by myself and had a nice hearty bowl of Ramen. Dining room is quite small, only 6 or 7 tables. Service was fast and friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Son wanted Ramen for dinner after volleyball practice and we had to wait for our daughter to finish her practice nearby so we found this small place. Decent portion size and they have quite a few choices. You can have it spicy or not, the one in the photos is a 2, scale is from 1-5, it wasnt overly spicy but enough for a runny nose. Not the most flavourful but not bad because I drank up all the soup. The bowls are deep so there was more noodles that I first expected. I would go back again if we needed to grab a bite while in the area for Ramen.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We had the cha shu ramen and the sho bu ramen. It was just okay. Service was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

great place hidden in the corner of henderson mall! its so cheap and tastes greattt!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Personally I think this is the best ramen place in Coquitlam area. During the pandemic theyve changed owner and they were kind of off on their broth base. But after a while they catch up the the standard I was used to. Their service is always good and staff are very friendly. The prices are getting higher than before, but still this is a good place to go if you like a bowl of tasty ramen.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very delicious.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

love this place. friendly service. the food is better than marutama!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little Ramen place in the burbs (Coquitlam.) Generally all the best Ramen places are downtown but its nice to have a solid choice closer to where we live. Yeah, the noodles could be thicker and firmer, yeah the broth could be a little more nuanced in flavor as it is at Kintaro Ramen downtown and the other Ramen place a few doors down from it. But gosh darn it, its a solid bowl of Ramen still. The gyozas were perfect, nice and crispy with beautiful garlicky meat goodness inside. The service though...I would give them 10 stars for that separately if I could. Super friendly and attentive but not too attentive. Great choice for Ramen in the burbs!

★★
December 22, 2022

I went here so many times. Actually good service!But a little disappointed this time. I ordered this ramen,but the cha shu was not fresh,smelled wired,tasted a little sour! The waiter changed two new chashu for me,that s fresh.tasted good. I don t know why applying different quality cha shu to the costumer. Even no apologize. Won t wanna come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is my absolute favourite restaurant. Period. Their ramen is unbeatable. Ive been to every spot in town that serves ramen, and none of them even compare to Sho Bu. While every item on the menu is to die for, my personal favourite dish is the Chicken Karaage (spice level 3 or 4 with rich broth). The noodles pair fantastically with the bean sprouts, and the portions of fried chicken provided on the side are very reasonable. For the price, it cannot be beaten. Their spice level goes from 1 to 5, with 5 of course being the highest. Many other, lesser, restaurants would adjust their spice level by cheap methods such as hot sauces or chili flakes. Not here. At Sho Bu, their spice is an all-over-the-mouth sensation which leaves you craving the next bite. For those who arent fans of the spice, Id recommend 2. For anybody else, 4 is a healthy medium. One thing that makes Sho Bu stand out from all the rest is their broth. Im not sure how it is done, but I have never in my life had anything like it. Whether it be the Tonkotsu, the Sho Yu, or the Miso, they always knock it out of the park. They offer Rich or Regular broth. Regular broth is a leaner, less oily alternative to Rich. It comes down to personal preference, but I would recommend the Rich broth 10 times out of 10. Its just more broth per broth. Their customer service is astonishing. The waitresses there are simply amazing. They take good care of each and every customer with civility, kindness, and unparalleled speed. From the moment I sit down on any average day, I can expect to be eating within 10 minutes. If youre looking for a great meal at a good price, look no farther. Welcome to Sho Bu. Welcome home.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very bad ramen and dry gyoza. Soup base has no flavour and very mediocre ingredients. The reviews are so inaccurate and my taste buds are very dissatisfied. Good service though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Decent ramen at reasonable price. Would recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good taste. Price is a bit lower than other Ramen restaurants. Easy parking. Quite good experience

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ramen broth taste is okay, very standard Japanese Ramen. Price is nice . Friendly waiter, will go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went here today with my friends, the broth was great. The ramen itself is also very flavorful. I ordered takoyaki for the side dish and oh boy, that thing burns, but it taste great nonetheless. Would visit again in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

underrated ramen spot! this is my favourite place to get ramen in coquitlam everything is delicious and the staff is super friendly.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious broth and generous meat ! We had the double double amd chicken karage with soup amd noods.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food good prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Hands down my absolute favorite Ramen place. Great service, delicious food, and quaint atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Tasty ramen and good service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I ordered a simple shoyu ramen with extra chasu. In general, I loved the taste - though it was a bit salty, but I should have expected that from Shoyu ramen. The servers were very nice and the restaurant had a good vibe. I will definitely go back to this place when I want ramen in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A great combination of Japanese Ramen and Korean fried chicken

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Decently priced, quickly made ramen and soups. Quick service and conveniently placed near Coquitlam centre. Small and cozy place for eat-in. Their wonton soup was the only ramen that didnt make me feel sick while pregnant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice takoyaki

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absolutely the best Ramen Ive had in a long long time!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I got the Shobu ramen and it was alright but didnt stand out in any way, the noodles kind of remind me of food court ramen but a little better. Service was good though, I would go back again and try something different.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very affordable ramen with big portions

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great ramen, served quickly. Love their tonkotsu broth.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Quick and easy ordering as a sole diner. Decent ramen with rich broth. Server seemed to talk to diners around me quite a bit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is the best ramen place I always go to every week in Henderson Mall in Coquitlam

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My favorite ramen place, with friendly staff and good food. Sometimes they play some nightclub music which I wouldnt say it exactly fits the ramen stand atmosphere, but Im sure there are patrons that like it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went for grandtr bday 8 total. Everyone one thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Fast pleasant attentive service. Reasonable prices. I ordered the miso seafood ramen spicy level 2 on a 1 to 5 scale and it was just my speed. The ramen was cooked just right and the selection of seafood was right on the money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My go to for ramen in the Tri-cities (Still my go to)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Extremely kind and friendly service! Portions were huge and I really enjoyed the flavor of the ramen soup, I was recommended the Sapporo Miso Ramen, which was delicious! Wish they handmade their noodles but overall great experience and will be back to try other flavors!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It is a relatively small ramen joint located in Henderson Place mall with an entrance available both from the street and the mall. Lady serving us was friendly and helpful. You can adjust the spiciness level for all of the ramens. Chaku and kakuni ramens were delicious flavorsome broth and a good ratio of toppings. The braised pork belly was especially memorable. I definitely wouldnt mind revisiting this place.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Here was close to my workplace. I came here before Covid. A waiter was rude so I didn t order and went to a different restaurant nearby. I have never come back since then.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The portion size was good. We were under too much of a time crunch to try and get things corrected but the chashu in both the karashi and kakuni ramen were too hard/stale. We had also come in expecting to be able to order tsukemen but it had been struck from the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I feel love here.. Customer service done right.... Affordable Ramen. Satisfied in one bowl. I was not able to finish my usual extra soup.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Naruto would love this place. Every bite is flavorful, the meat is soft.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

They ask how spicy you want it and always make mine spicier, maybe they are telling me to build up my tolerance ;)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very traditional ramen place. Decent food. And good for quick warm soup during the winter season.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Favourite restaurant, I absolutely could not recommend it more. The staff are always so incredibly friendly, my friend and I go there at least once a week and they always remember us. The pricing is great for the amount of food you get. No other place could $17 get me such a good, filling meal. Personal favourite is the chicken karaage, spice level 4 (rich broth). Every time Im blown away by how fast the service is. You order your food, and 5 minutes later its in front of you, piping hot. Its a very charming restaurant. The decor is nice without trying to hard, the food is great, the service is wonderful. I recommend Sho Bu to anyone looking for a bite to eat in Coquitlam.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really good Ramen.. worth every penny!!:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always nice to go here. Its busy and sometimes you have to wait but its worth it for the food and staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of in my opinion the best Ramen place in the area, decent food good selection of foods and pretty friendly staff. Would highly suggest to anyone looking to have ramen in the area. plus is I can choose the spiciness level

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Its a small cosy place. relaxed and the food is awesome. great flavour. its a small place yet people wait to get in.. love it

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Even though it is supposed to be Japanese, it is actually operated by Koreans. To real Japanese people, it is not the REAL Japanese Stuff. However one must appreciate the effort put in by the operators. Good food, good service.

★★
December 22, 2021

Ordered Cha Ku take out ,the kakuni were so dry and hard even I soaked in the soup and ate them at last. They were like pork jerky which cooked for ages.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The restaurant look nice and cozy but they give you reusable chopsticks and really thin tissues. I ordered shobu ramen spice level 3. Its not spicy att all and is kinda whatever? The karaage and pork is fine but noodles and soup base is unremarkable. Takoyaki here also lacks sauce.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Got a recommendation from a Japanese friend and this place was great. Taste and service were both excellent

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good service but the broth was just meh

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Found this gem on a whim. Easily one of the best ramen places in the coquitlam centre area. Id recommend the spicy beef ramen.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very affable service, succulent cha shu, great ramen for a decent price. Gyoza and kimchi sides are very tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Could easily be the best Ramen I have had, and I love Ramen!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice little ramen experience in a small gem of a mall we usually drive right by. Great broth, noodles, and filling, and they cater to lovers of spice/heat in their noodles! Ive never been Japan, but I get what I think of the feel of a genuine ramen shop there. Mmmm!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The taste of the ramen is alright and the portions are very good for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

My tonkatsu based pork belly ramen really hit the spot. Very yummy.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Decent ramen, good prices.

★★
December 22, 2021

Do you mean giving me 5 bean sprouts? It tastes so bad compared to 2 years ago. Just boil the ramen and eat it. $13

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Finding a real good real ramen place is not easy. Many of them are using so called ramen but not the traditional and good ones. But this is one of the few best ramen! And their soup base are great too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Generous portions, always delicious, always get our order right. Staff is insanely polite every time were there, and quick. By far my all time favorite ramen place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Silky noodles and rich broth, very nice and attentive staff, will be back!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

The noodle soup is great. Noodle quality seems not as before.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great and fast service, delicious ramen

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Authentic taste. Fresh noodles. Good portions. Would return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

My first visit to a Japanese restaurant and what a pleasant experience. Friendly staff in cozy surroundings. I opted for the Tokyo don Curry and it was delicious. Will return for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best porkbelly Ive ever had

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

THE BEST RAMEN PLACE EVERRRR! This will be mine and my bf s go to spot for ramen. Love the service of the lady too very nice and welcoming. Highly Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Probably my favorite ramen place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Awesome ramen! Way better than marutamu...its not a big place though. Wish they would have a bit more space with a view. But the food is fantastic!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great ramen location ! I love their ramen but their menu is a little disappointing because when I went half the menu was unavailable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Order a ramen and pork belly combo. And the pork belly is so awesome!! It is a big surprise ! Will come back again for full portion of pork belly! Yummy