823 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 1G1, Canada
Tokai Ramen is a authentic Japanese noodle house located in Moncton, NB. We also specialize in Japanese and Korean Cuisines. Come and join us for lunch or dinner.
Excellent place to go for a nice warm bowl of delicious ramen! Been there many times and it never disappointed me in quality and service. I recommend this place all the time!
Popped into this ramen restaurant near the Capitol Theater. Had the Tonkatsu Ramen and gyoza. The ramen was excellent and the service was friendly and quick. The prices are also good.
Extraordinary food, magnificent place, friendly staff, totally affordable price!
It's very hard to find an authentic Ramen place in NB, this place comes pretty close to it! We had a Tonkotsu ramen, a Miso ramen and a side of their delicious crispy katsu. The Chashu was extraordinary!! It's definitely worth adding extra to your bowl!
What did I had for dinner. So Miso ramen and chicken kara age. Let’s start with the appetizer karaaege. Basic japanese dish that are supposed to be marinated. Well here they are not marinated (or maybe I didn’t really taste anything) just covered in flour, deep fried that’s it. They will give you a side of Thai chilli sauce for dipping which ruins the overall taste and experience. The chicken karaage without the dipping sauce was bland and so basic. It should’ve came with japanese mayo or a Gyoza sauce, maybe we could salvage the taste of it. So do not order I repeat do not order it’s not worth $10. Let’s talk about the Miso ramen, ramen should be the star of the night, right?. The name of the restaurant has ramen attached to it after all, O M G 🤦🏽♂️ the broth the noodles was below average. The noodles are comparable to instant noodles, nothing that will make you say ‘’ Alright! Alright, not too bad for the first couple of tastings. “ Well that is not the case. The chashu was a little bit on the chewy side, chashu should melt in your mouth( the proper way ) when you bite the pork it’s almost like you need to use a fork to cut the half portion of it. To me that is a fail 👎🏼. Now would I come back and recommend this place? Unfortunately I can’t recommend it. I’m sorry. The only reason I checked it out is because of the 600 people who reviewed this restaurant here on Google. Spend your money elsewhere. How about service? I went here around 6:30-ish pm so it wasn’t really that busy, 4-5 tables occupied one had a 5 top, one server working so she was by herself taking orders running food. Got served right away kitchen wasn’t that busy overall. Cinta Ria Malaysian restaurant 3 mins walk from here is low key exceptional place will be your alternative.
Excellent food and amazing service. We got the yaki bulgogi and miso ramen. Both were very tasty
It's a good ramen spot! Bursting with flavor, their diverse menu satisfies every palate. Impeccably clean ambiance enhances the dining experience. Good service elevates this place. A must-try for ramen enthusiasts! 🍙🍤🥢🍜
Maybe it is not quite right to write a review based on one visit, but that's what people do - usually they give one try to a place and make up their minds about it. So what I didn't like: the smell inside (from the toilet?), the atmosphere, the food. It is not a go to place for a romantic dinner/going here is not an occasion for a dress up. What I liked was: the price range, the meals size, the service. The conclusion might be - it is a good restaurant to go if you are hungry and have a limited budget and you care much less about the rest.
Incredible food
We re vegan, and the vegetarian ramen with tofu and veggie dumplings was delicious, the broth and flavors were so good.. It was a huge bowl and which we shared and we were both full after. Also, the Japanese beer they have is really good. Highly recommend for vegans and vegetarians! Vegetarian options: Delicious vegetarian and vegan ramen!
Ordered the Shio ramen and gyoza. It was excellent, the chasu was done perfect, hot, perfect for a cold, drizzly Moncton evening. Vegetarian options: Yes
Excellent service! Food was great!
Stopped here for some takeout while passing through Moncton and I was blown away! The stir-fried Ramen is delicious and the portion sizes are beyond generous. Great for online ordering and ready quickly.
I am honestly shocked by the high star rating here. The noodles definitely seemed pre made, and didn t have a good texture. Very soggy. The people at our table had tofu ramen, and the noodles, the tofu, and the egg all had the same texture. They had made the broth vegetarian and it was essentially water with soy sauce. The eggs were definitely over cooked, like technically a perfect hard boiled egg, but that s not the egg that should be in ramen. My spicy chicken ramen was decent as far as brother flavour, but it was served so scalding that it took me an extra 10 minutes or so to start eating after the rest of the table. Overall a very disappointing experience. Vegetarian options: The vegetarian broth was sad and flavourless.
Delicious bowl of Ramen. Perfect on a cold rainy day (or any day really!) tried the veggie Gyoza and chicken Karage as well and everything was delicious. Our server was so friendly. Will definitely be coming back. Vegetarian options: Veggie ramen
Quiet little Ramen shop with a great atmosphere and great service. Food was well priced and arrived fast. Great flavors and the staff were very kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend eating here
As always the food service and atmosphere was excellent. Prices are very good. Will definitely go back again.
Good ramen, absolutely recommend!
Very nice tasty raman. I ordered the gyoza raman soup.
Tokai Ramen was once my go-to spot for authentic, flavorful ramen. The rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and generous toppings made each visit a delight. The cozy, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff added to the experience, making it a perfect place to unwind. Unfortunately, recent visits have seen a decline in quality; the broth lacks its previous depth, and service has become inconsistent. While it holds nostalgic value and some dishes still impress, its no longer the standout it once was. I hope they can return to their former glory, as Tokai Ramen has great potential.
I ordered ramen through delivery and I received no utensils. What am I supposed to eat the food with?
I ve been here twice and the ramen is mediocre the noodles are no different than the instant noddles you d buy at Walmart, rubbery tasting, except garnished with vegetables. The broth isn t very flavourful but the spicy broth is okay. If you haven t been to many ramen places before then it s an alright start
I was so excited to try this restaurant with my friends as we are ramen enthusiasts. Sadly all three types we tried were subpar. They looked nice and came out hot and it was clean in there. But the broth was so bland and the toppings mostly unauthentic. I specifically requested a vegetarian option and was given fish cakes in my ramen and they did not offer to remake it and the server blamed me saying I didn t say vegetarian I said no meat but the others at the table heard me say vegetarian and fish is still a meat last time I checked. She was not courteous and seemed annoyed with me somehow. I feel disappointed in the money I spent there and won t go back. Also parking is very difficult but I don t hold that against them.
Excellent ramen at a decent price. Well located too. Will definitely recommend.
Everything on the menu is well made and delicious.
Our favorite restaurant in our community. Consistently excellent. A top restaraunt in Moncton.
Wow! Tried the tofu ramen, amazing! Beef gyoza was perfect, service top notch and its a gorgeous restaurant. Will be back often!
Extremely clean and good place..and the food is amazing.. highly recommended.
Best place ever
Best Ramen Ive found in New Brunswick
The ramen is just excellent. You can tell the broth is very high quality.
I mean, wow! The ramen is absolutely delicious!!! The service is great and I love the price! 48$ for two ramen, a drink, and a side of kimchi
Excellent ramen.
I like ramen!
I had the Moncton King but my friend had the Nagasaki Jampong and It was sooo good. The atmosphere is a little dull but I love the location. Fresh ingredients and they offer gluten free.
First time trying this place for ramen. Had Tonkotsu ramen with an extra gyoza dumpling. Delivered by skip the dishes. Was piping hot and delicious!! The broth was tasty, pork chashu was nice and thick and had great BBQ flavour, the egg was a little overdone but thats to be expected with delivery, you only get half an egg as well, which I thought was a little chincy for a $20 bowl of ramen. That is pretty much my only negative though.
Man, dont even get me started. The service is SO attentive, any time my water was starting to get empty, before I could even think to flag someone down or ask for some, my server was already filling it up. The atmosphere is amazing. I really feel like I went to Japan or Korea for my time here and the music, decor, smells, and sounds all compliment the atmosphere. All of that, and the food is insanely good. I did find a hair in my food, but that happens from time to time and the people are clean so I wasnt too worried. I highly highly highly recommend this place and I will be coming back the next time I come to Moncton. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options on a lot of the menu items. Dietary restrictions: They have a great gluten-free selection!
The tonkotsu ramen was delicious. Also, the staff are very kind. Thanks!
The ramen here is fantastic delicious . The decor is beautiful. Clean washroom. I get the Misso Ramen and come with half egg , veggies and 3 delicious pieces of chashu! You can park your car on the street or Park Spots near by. The price is fair for the quality delicious food. One think the lady who attended us Jane was superb and super professional, arigatou
The portion is big, the taste is ok, parking is not convenient
A great discovery in the heart of Moncton. Excellent dishes, cozy atmosphere and impeccable service!
The food was delicious and the service was quick. The staff was courteous and friendly. Thanks for a great lunch.
Food was fantastic.
Veggie Yoki Ramen was great Have lot of Vegetarian options
The Chicken Fried Rice is delicious and it comes with Miso soup. I was too hungry to take pictures of the food this time. Lol
Amazing !!! Full taste, very confortable and calm ambiance. I will come back ! Multiple delicious vegan options. Vegetarian options: Multiple végan option
Ive never eaten ramen before but I came here with my son who loves ramen. He was over the moon with the food. I loved it!! Hot and very delicious. I couldnt finish my bowl. Lovely service delicious food
The food comes out steaming hot and the portion sizes are so generous. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere is so lovely and peaceful. Best place for a meal on a rainy day. The waitress was also very lovely and accomodating and service was so quick!
Amazing
good as hell
Very good! And very good service too :)
They saved us a patio seat with our two dogs and we didnt realize it was so close to closing but they still treated us like royalty and the food is the best ramen we have ever had!!
Service was kind and meals came out on time without an issue, however, only one of the five of us actually enjoyed our ramen (miso). No depth to the other broths, eggs overdone and veg an uninspired mix. We all agreed the meal was mediocre and we make better at home.
Went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and every seat was taken by the time we left and the service was excellent. Had the Nagasaki ramen which had great flavour, spice and seafood. Great food prices and portions, beer was $5 too! Thank you Tokai Ramen.
Food wasn t good
Best place in town for Ramen, the staff is outstanding and the owner is fantastic. Thank you kitchen staff for the fantastic food, the noodles are perfect and the tonkatsu is out of this world 10/10! I highly recommend this place to everyone I work with. Nice calm atmosphere, I wish I could post a photo of my food but I ate it far too quickly.
The ramen was good and plentiful, the service fast and efficient, a good restaurant overall
Good ramen at cheap price, great deal
It was amazing. I sat outside on such a beautiful day. I had the edamame, karaage, and spicy chicken ramen. I washed it down with the largest sake bomb I ve ever had in my life so good. Ramen was perfect temp..will say I do wish there was a touch more of salt in the broth. Other than that, great experience & decent service.
They really put an effort into the food here. Great broth and great ingredients combined for an amazing bowl of ramen. Best Ive had in the tri-city area
Always has phenomenal food and service. It keeps us coming back every time we drive to Moncton.
Perfect outdoor patio for noodles and a beer. Excellent ramen.
Amazing food, huge portions, friendly staff! Can t wait to go back to try more!
Great place for a big bowl of cozy deliciousness. Small space and big dishes. Always leave super full. Highly recommended.
I always go here and try to study with my friends. The service is attentive all the time. The food is great!
I friggin love this place! Great food, service and staff Food
If you are looking for Korean food, thats the place. Ramen is from Japan not Korea though. The pork belly is overcooked. The soup and side are not authentic at all. AVOID AT ALL VOST OF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AUTHENTIC JAPANESE FOOD. The waitress is friendly though.
Went there for lunch for a birthday celebration. So ordered two of the TOKAI ramen (with the , $33): their signature dish, the one thats the name of their restaurant. Even pointed it on the menu when I ordered it. The waitress assumed I ordered the Tonkontsu (cheaper price; dont know the exact price because didnt even look at that item). Had my sight on the TOKAI ramen even before entering the restaurant. It was the only reason we chose to dine there. We both looked so confused when the waitress brought out the Tonkontsu ramen, with no lobsters. She took them back and we waited (again) for the food. The TOKAI ramen itself was average. One good thing about it was that the lobster and the shrimps were not overcooked. One of the mussels was not fully opened, so it was DOA (not fresh). The ones that were opened were tiny. I liked the decor of the restaurant though. Overall, quite a disappointing dining experience...
Good for the price Was disappointed about the amount of spicy options. Out of the 4 spicy options 3 of them were with shellfish. As someone allergic to shellfish that like spicy i felt like there werent enough options
Love this place .Its our go to when we come to Moncton!
What a great find! The food is absolutely delicious, and the East Coast twist with adding Lobster tail to Ramen was delicious. Highly recommend!
Delicious Ramen! The broth was tasty, portion was large. Efficient and friendly service, all in all a good stop for a quick and comforting bowl of ramen. Will be back!
This place is amazing! This is our second visit and the kids still rave about it. We really enjoyed the seafood ramen and the spring rolls! It seems we cant go wrong with anything on the menu; all the food being served around us looked amazing too! Will definitely be back!
Best Ramen Ive had!
Delicious food! I loved it!
Amazing ramen! They also have vegan options.
Delicious! Fast, very friendly service.
Very good food and very friendly service
Great ramen for the price! Good beer and sake, too.
Such a great experience! It was a nice little area but it felt cozy and very welcoming. The waitress who served us was very friendly and so helpful. Ive never had Ramen before so she recommended one to me and I absolutely loved it! Cant wait to come back!
Amazing good and great service !! First experience was great
Excellent service and Phenominal food. Would come back again and again.
Awesome ramen , good quantity!
Highly recommend the Moncton King ramen bowl. Very delicious!
This is our place to go that we dont have to argue. The Ramen Shoyu, Shio, Gyoza and DonKatsu was my sons favourites. Mine was Tonkatsu and my partner was Tokai Ramen (seafood was fresh). Servers checked how is the food and if we need anything else. Best Ramen in Moncton without any doubt.
Pretty decent!
Absolutely AMAZING!!! My first authentic ramen experience and my partner and I will be back again!!! So happy we came in. Our food looked exactly like what was pictured on the menu. It is so good we got take out to bring home after our meal!! The restaurant is so clean, and the food is fresh and delicious!!! Very little wait time as well!! Only problem is we couldnt decide which ramen bowl to order!! They all looked and sounded so good!
The seafood ramen was very good. Toppings and noodles where delicious and the broth perfectly spicy.
Truly incredible. I wanted to try some authentic japanese ramen and my expectations were blown out of this world. Definitely recommend this little gem to anyone and everyone
Another Japanese restaurant in Moncton, they have a lot of choices of Ramen. The also have rice meals. But if you are craving for sushi they dont have it. Nonetheless, their rames are worth to try. All the foods are in big servings.
Food is good, but this time the owner wasnt in a good mood. I understand that we cant be happy everytime but you shouldnt take it on the customers
cozy place, appetizers were awesome. when it comes to the ramens itself it was tasteless, egg was overcooked, wasnt fresh noodles. and found a hair in my bowl. I was soooo disappointed because i saw the review and seemed to be good. maybe just wrong day wrong batch but tasted nothing for the price i dont think ill to back
The ramen with seafood option is just amazing. I would highly recommend this to everyone.
The food is always incredible, the staff are very friendly and polite. Always a joy to go there for some delicious ramen.
I cant wait to go back
Totally recommend it.
This place is awesome! It was quiet when we went this weekend but the food was off the hook! This was true authentic ramen. It s a MUST have. We will 100% be going again. We were even given free dessert. Wow! So unexpected and delicious. Clean, calm, great food, reasonably priced and friendly. Highly recommend if you would like to try true ramen for the first time.
Very good! Super nice staff and you get your food quickly! Love it.
Quick and delicious.
Not too bad, but it just make me want to laugh when I saw all those carrots and onions in a bowl of Ramen.
Great little ramen place! We were visiting from Toronto and missing some ramen and this place definitely hit the spot. And staff were very friendly and attentive.
We were looking for place to eat soup. Unfortunately some of the restaurants were closed at that time, but this one opened. Good luck- perfect place for soup! Realy hiden treasure. Very clean place with a nice decorations. Big choose of the food for any taste. I had spicy seafood ramen, my husband had beef ramen, both of them absolutely delicious. Servis was surprisely very fast! The restaurant has a terrace for whom wants to enjoy the weather and a street view.
Good service and the ramen came out relatively quick. I was expecting a richer broth especially since it is Tonkatsu. All in all, good experience and would come back to try the other flavors. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, can customize ramen to fit your lifestyle.
Nice little restaurant with good atmosphere and service, but I was disappointed by the ramens. We went there to celebrate my birthday based on the high review, and ordered the Lobster Tail and seafood ramen. In the description of the menu, it mentioned there would be scallops, but none was in my bowl; and in my husbands seafood & veggie ramen, half of the mussels are not open up. Not sure why those closed-shell mussels are not picked out as they are not edible....
Legit, totally worth it.
The ramen soup is amazing! Cozy little place. Children are welcome.
Huge serving, honestly was way to much for me, and price was reasonable for 2 meals and a side. But OMG the vegetable crocett I could eat them forever, need to learn how to make em since nothing like this at home.
Food was very good and nice staff.
This is such a great ramen restaurant. Every single time I have eaten here, its been perfect! The food is flavourful and all requests for ommissions or changes were easy. The are FAST. Cute setting. And most importantly, the staff provide incredible service.
Lots of good tasting vegetarian ramen options. Service was quick and the staff was nice. If you order a vegetarian ramen, just check that no meat or left over from the kitchen made it into your bowl. This was an issue for the one ordered.
Good size, very tasty. The gyozas 10/10
Delicious, fresh food with lots of veggies and great flavours.
Went there earlier this year hoping to a small store and ended in quite the fancy location. Had two adults two kids, ended with 90$ bill. Was worth every penny. Chef and staff were quite welcoming and helpful, and we had Ramen left for 2 days
Good to have a hot noodle in a windy town.
Great ramen! Portions are generous and service is excellent.
The staff, location and resturant itself is great. Unfortunately tho the ramen broth is very watery and lacks favour completely. I could honestly make better myself at home:(.
Was expecting a fairly traditional ramen. The tonkatsu ramen that I ordered was not bad, however, I would have preferred the soup base to bit a bit thicker and more flavorful. I thought the egg was also done just a little bit more than I would have liked.
Friendly staff. Decent food portions. Good food
Great food. Lots of different kinds of Ramen to try. Good price point for the amount of food you get, always enough for leftovers. Extremely quick service .
Friendly & knowledgeable staff Warm and welcoming environment Great IPA selection Fast service Generous portion of ramen
Pork chashu is pretty good, definitely add that. Service was incredibly quick. My ramen had several dead (closed) mussels, thought the spring rolls were on par with frozen, egg was hardboiled (custard-like is best in ramen!). Ingredient flavour very muted. Easy parking nearby. Friendly staff. Parking: Nearby parking garage, ~<$5 max, paid $3.
The best ramen so far for me here in moncton...enjoy the different kinds of noodles...
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Ive always wanted to try actual ramen and today I decided to go with their signature ramen the tokai ramen. It is by far the greatest meal I have ever had. The seafood was fresh and perfect, the noodles were flawless, the broth was delicious and spicy but the perfect kind of spicy, there was no left over overwhelming smell of seafood, the pork was some other level stuff. All in all I paid 39.50 for the meal and it was overwhelming worth every cent. I recommend it to everyone. Well done to the staff and chefs. Your food is now my most favorite food of all time and Im said I live I another province but I will stop by every chance I get.
Great food. Service is Aldo great and fast
The ramen here is always delicious, the cashu in the ramen is soft, perfect grill taste and mouth watering! They always have a relaxing atmosphere, I specially like their window tables, cozy and intimate for a date night. The service is fast, and very friendly. I would 100% recommend this place, good food and good people Dietary restrictions: The menu states that you please let your server know if you have any food allergies that need to be addressed for your food.
Great little place downtown Moncton. I love going to Tokai Ramen, all their food is delicious. Worth going to experience.
Delicious! The seating area is a bit small, and there was a wait when I arrived. The ramen was great. I got the pork and pork bone broth and it was delicious
We got takeout here tonight and everyone loved it. Thank you will be back
Simply the best bowl of ramen east of Montreal. Affordable luxury, amazing food, fantastic atmosphere and vibe with stellar service. The spicy chicken karaage is to die for. Parking: Street parking downtown can be hard a times but plenty of paid spots near by.
Nice noodle!
Great stuff ! Friendly staff
Awesome place great food
Gyoza Perfection!
I love this place! The food is perfect and very delicious.
Stunning Tonkatsu ramen . . . Just as good as any that I ve eaten in Japan. Made with bone broth and delicious pork. The ginger was a really nice addition
Great Korean ramen dishes at a great price. Service is fast and food is spectacular.
Wonderful wait staff and atmosphere, food gets a 10/10 on flavour and price is great not to mention huge portion sizes, overall a great spot to try out a new kind of food
Holy moly that was good....I really wasnt expecting that, a little pricey but wow was it good
So far, the suki and edamame are my go toos! I need to be more adventurous, but I rarely eat here due to not living in the area. Would 10/10 reccomend though!
Always a treat to go to this restaurant. The food is amazing and a good value. Looking forward to going back soon
Favorite Ramen spot in the city ! Great food great service and a patio to sit on !
Good value
Get the peanut ramen!
Loved this place. Food and service excellent
Excellent meal with nice Japanese flavor
Great Ramen with large servings!
Amazing place and great food!!
AMAZING! loved the atmosphere and food. Not very spicy tho but very tasty. Definately will be back! I wanna try them all!
AMAZING food!!! I liked everything about the place.
Great food
Moncton king is the must try. Best ramen in the east coast.
tasty! typical!
Very good service and food. Noisy street though
I reccommend if you like spicy food. Nice bowls, nice atmosphere
Food is real good. Restaurant itself is well located and I was surprised how clean it was inside
The absolute best ramen in Moncton! Service is fast and efficient! Highly recommend! The order of edamame wasnt the best, I think it was just steamed too long, the waitress was great and didnt charge us. The dumplings were perfect! Cant wait to go back!
Pretty good
Most amazing ramen I have ever had in my life the staff were great. My 5-year-old said that she wanted ramen for her birthday and when they brought her a bowl bigger than her head I dont think she could have been happier.
Located in Monctons Main St is this precious gem of a restaurant. This is our first visit in Moncton and Tokai sure made us want to come back. The owner is pleasant and all smiles (i can see her eyes smiling, if that makes sense). The restaurant is extremely clean. The location is easy to get to. The outdoor patio is well maintained. And oh, lets not forget about the food...the food is superb! I ordered the Tokai Ramen and the bowl is larger than my face! The pork in the Tokai Ramen is sooooo tasty! Wish i could ask their recipe. The Katsudon was worth the $$! Definitely worth all the $$ spent. Please support this local business.
Service and location is great but the ramen is really subpar. Very thin and un flavourful broth, ramen eggs are way overcooked, seafood ingredients are not fresh, and the spice is non existent. Random vegetables are also used in lieu of traditional ramen toppings. The chashu pork is pretty good though.
My wife and I tried it for the first time. She had the Suki Ramen and I had the Orochong Ramen. We both loved it. Cant wait to try it again.
The best ramen in the province!
Delicious food
Amazing as always!
All of our dishes were delicious and the service was fantastic, we will definitely be back! Highly recommend
its alright. the soup and stir fry ramen were very similar; they have the same veggies in them, and the stir fry was quite wet.
Amazing!!!! The food is perfect I am obsessed!
Fantastic ramen, core area in Mocton. Beautiful decor and great staff.
this going to be one of my favorite places to eat in moncton for sure. me and my friend got the sitr-fried ramen and we both agree its the best we ve had in this area. we got our food in under 15 minutes and it tasted phenomenal, need i say more?
Delicious Ramen and beef. The soup was very tasty and the vegetables in it were perfect. Good friendly service.