Ajisen Ramen (Chinatown) in Toronto

Absolutely great. I loved how attentive the staff was. Made to feel welcome as soon as we walked in. The food was amazing. I just had a simple bowl of ramen but it filled me up nicely without my stomach feeling heavy.

KK service attitude is very good

Greatest place EVER! The food was outstanding and the service was great.

Is nice place. Good food

We had absolutely fantastic experience at this place. Food was amazing and the boss here is absolutely adorable! We are coming back here for sure.

Ramen was super oily and sour. Weird taste overall, definitely worst ramen place I have been to in Toronto

Food and service is always 10/10 :)

Best ramen place hands down, efficient service, friendly staff

Great traditional Ramen!

Save your money, Do not go to this location!! The taste disgusting compared to the other location and they are rude of you give any negative feedback

I come here often, and I always get the Spicy Beef with extra beef. Very fast service.

DELICIOUS!!!!! The ramen was SO GOOD. Best food I ve had in a while. Get the Black garlic filet mignon and thank me later. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options available

Parking: Its a busy area right off à main downtown street. Better to avoid driving there. Food

Spectacular, delicious food. Service rated 10.

One of the best of the best, service and food

We love the Ramen here and the attention Vegetarian options: Forks

I had the 4th menu, Spicy. They put all the spicy meat in it, but it was spicy so I felt a bit bitter at the end when I ate it. It was delicious, the staff were friendly, and the food came out quickly!

The noodles and broth were very tasty, I highly recommend. The water however was tap so I would recommend bringing your own. Also the egg made me a bit uncomfortable, but overall this restaurant is a nice option if your visiting Toronto.

Delicious food, nuanced and rich flavour at an affordable price ($20 with tax). Large portion, Free wi-fi. Friendly staff! Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian options! 2 fully vegan options, one vegetarian. All broths can be made vegan.

Always a wonderful experience dining here. My go to ramen place in fact. I like the tenderloin ramen and ajisen original. Also the takoyaki. I d have to say the best here in Toronto. Service: fast and friendly! All staff were approachable. Cleanliness: id say adequately maintained considering how busy it could get. Ive brought several friends here! Vegetarian options: Beyond meat is available and vegetable broth! Id love it more if there are egg noodles or gluten free noodles in the future.

Awesome spot for ramen and other classics - I had the pork ramen and katsu curry and it was delicious. Service is friendly and fast. Will be back. Kid-friendliness: Couple of kids there, very welcoming to them!

Nice price

Food was delicious and service was great

The boss and staff were so mean and blame people if they don t eat ramen instantly

I just fell in love with the spicy Tom Yum Ramen

FAST SERVICE! AND AMAZING RAMEN!!!

Owner and employees are super friendly!! Amazing service and amazing food

These noodles are the bomb!! Plus the service is so awesome and amazing they are so kind and caring. 1000/10 Def recommend. Vegetarian options: They offer vegetarian options Kid-friendliness: Very nice to kids

Awesome experience, great food and staff in the restaurant. Forgot to take picture coz the moment we got the food, we just dig in and enjoy ramen. We got the Pork Original, Tom Yum Grilled Shrimp and Karaage Original

Very good, the broth is good

The best ramen I have ever eaten

I usually go here as student. It is worth for price. Yummy.

Super delicious and very, very nice service. We were there for dinner and loved the taste. Only the free (tap) water tastes strongly of chlorine, which they cant do anything about. Vegetarian options: There are various vegetarian options to choose from and each soup can be ordered with vegetable broth instead of pork broth.

Good food with veggie broth options. Visited about 40 minutes before closing but were advised their kitchen would be closing soon. We were told we could eat in but that we might be rushed so I had that in mind during our meal, which is why I gave them fewer stars.

The Spicy Ajisen Ramen is the best!!!!

First time been there. The ramen tastes nice though the portion is a bit small. Vegetarian options: They provide vegetarian options for their ramen Dietary restrictions: All of their broth is made out of pork. Parking: There are street parking outside the store at Spadina Avenue but it s full most of the times.

One of my favourite ramen in the city! A must have

We went to Ajisen Ramen when strolling around in China town and it was one of the best decisions ever. The service and the food is phenomenal. We loved the garlic broccoli, the honey wings but also the different ramen soups. The quality is amazing and we can definitely recommend it. The server is super nice and when we told them where we are from they even played music from that country. So overall a great experience. The place might not seem like a lot but you should definitely try it. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options like vegetarian Ramen or different salads. Some things are even vegan or suited for pescatarians. But you should check the menu beforehand. Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps leading into the restaurant and the doors are wide enough to fit a wheelchair.

Really good pork ribs ramen!

Watch for Steel Wire on their ramen

The ramen is very tasty

Been coming to this location since it opened. So many different ramen options. Flavors are fantastic. KK always treats us like family.

If I could give 10 stars for service, I would! The staff there yesterday ensured I had the most memorable Birthday ever! The food was delicious and I am still thinking of the depth of flavour in the broth!

The vegetarian soup is delicious, unfortunetly all other base soup are made from pork. The drink catalog is limited. I would definately be back Vegetarian options: As vegetarian i really loved the soup options.

In the photos: Ajisen Ramen with a Spicy Mala Broth (15.99) Karage Ramen (16.99) Ajisen Ramen w/ Spicy Mala Broth Ive ordered this twice so far and the only reason I come back is because of the broth. Inside there is wood ear mushroom, corn, beansrouts, bbq pork, half an egg and noodles. The egg is closed to being fully cooked making it closer to a hard boiled egg...(I prefer the traditional soft boiled) The texture of the noodles are a little on the thicker side and isnt the best texture. The bbq pork is extremely soft and falls apart. The broth has a not rich base with a strong mala flavour. The second time around though, there was a more greasy layer of oil than usual/before. (Not really numbing and spicy) overall: 5/10 (broth 7.8/10) Karage Ramen I just tried the soup of this ramen and it felt quite plain and a flavour that you could get tired of after a while. The karage was fine. It was dark meat battered. Karage is typically eaten with kewpie mayo so I way surprised to see a sweet chili sauce instead. 5/10 The restaurant was cramped and we sat by the windows. It was really cluttered with a bin of random electronics, stacked tables + baby chairs and more. I dont think this is bad or anything as it makes the restaurant more casual and down to earth(?) If you come at a busy time, you will be seated at a table with others. The staff were very fast and kind.

Ordered Ajisen Ramen and Takoyaki - it was really good! Will dine in again and try another dishes Food : 5/5

The food is amazing good quality and super tasty the servers are super nice and kind 100% recommendable

The food is delicious, and the staff is friendly, but the place could be better maintained. When you go to the bathroom, you have to walk past clutter, with boxes on the floor and a dirty mop lying around. Its not very pleasant to see such things in a place where you eat.

It s a very comfortable place. We order the beef spicy ramen and the Classic Pork with spicy miso, I also ask for more spicy miso. One of the best ramen that I ve ate. I really enjoyed and the prices are good.

The tastiest ramen my wife and I have ever had. The portions are large, various types of ramen, very reasonable prices. Strongly recommend for visiting. Food

Tasty ramen place

Great place, the ramen is very good, the staff is friendly and unobtrusive, plus the prices are low

Older place, decent ramen, I had the garlic pork base which was quite good, the meat was nice and tender, price was decent

Delicious, rich broth. Chewy noodles. Super quick service. Very casual atmosphere, nothing fancy. (Reduced a star, as the bathroom was quite rough). Highly recommend.

This is the best place I have ever eaten ramen, the experience is great and the service is incredible, I highly recommend this place, I have eaten at other chains and it is not the same flavor. There are more places to eat ramen but none like this place

I don t come to Toronto often but when I do I HAVE to come here. Hands down the best ramen you ll ever eat.

outstanding experience provided by Krishy. thank you for being so accommodating

I never thought Id be able to eat the Ajisen I ate in China in Toronto.

This place will always be my favorite place in Toronto. Huge generous portions, fast service and extremely friendly staff. I recommend the pork katsu but all the Ramen is good. Also shoutout to the croquettes & takoyaki.

Ramen tastes great, but 2 of us felt unwell after it, bad aftertaste throughout the day and stomach pain. The place itself is in a rough shape.

Delicious Ajisen ramen!

My partner and I recently went for dinner at Ajisen Ramen. First, I would like to express my gratitude for the amazing service. To be honest, I havent experienced such excellent service even in Michelin-starred restaurants. The food was delicious, and I appreciate that all the broths were available as vegan options. My partner particularly enjoyed the steak. However, the eggs didn t seem to be marinated enough. Overall, the food deserves 5 stars. As for the atmosphere, the furniture appears to be in need of replacement. We will definitely be coming back for some nice hot, spicy ramen .

I used to go here years ago and liked it so I decided to return finally. This was some of the best ramen I ve had in the city!! The tom yum broth was so good and the ramen that comes with a side of fried chicken is such a great deal! Definitely my new go-to ramen spot.

Dietary restrictions: Food includes pork broth and they have sights to warn you. Food

Great place to get ramen. The broth tasted very good. Great portion of noodles and meat which are very rare to see from other ramen restaurants. Very refreshing! Didn t get thirsty after drinking all the broth. When it doesn t get you thirsty you know it s good broth. Had their Takoyaki it was a very nice side dish and tasted very sweet and savoury! Would recommend to eat here if you re ever in Toronto!

Bowl was pretty well, just expected a little more. Overall I would say you can try once. They didn t have many vegetarian options just had 2 bowl

2024 update: i came by after a very long time for the 50% promotion. Everything is still perfect and top notch. Fast service, decent amount and great customer service 2022:This ramen brand is one of my fav. I am not a fan of ramen due to the salty but this place makes it s so good not too salty, smaller portion and cheaper price than other places. Miso soup base is good but my friend got a mala spice beef flank special which is super good - I recommend that one. Customer service is good: they are nice, friendly and quick, super helpful. Patio is nice for the summer, even though it was raining when I m there, every thing turned out fine. Love this experience!

Ordered fillet mignon ramen, the beef came out very hard and not tender at all...they didnt give fillet mignon cut but very cheap meat with tendon cuts...avoid this location. Place all around looks very disorganized and dirty as well, Id be shocked at the kitchen

Good food, but awful service. I was introducing ramen to my friends for the first time and we got such a terrible time. It seems like the manager wanted us to leave before we finished our food and it wasnt a rush hour. I m not sure if I want to come back, at least not to this address.

I think their chef is changed recently because it doesn t taste same..

Came here on a recommendation, and glad I did. I had the vegan harvest ramen with the vegan miso broth. It was delicious and filling.

The food comes really fast and was delicious. Warning: the chili pork they give you on the side to add to the spicy ramen is VERY spicy.

Probably one of my favorite restaurants in Toronto. In the heat of Chinatown this restaurant features delicious ramen dishes, appetizers, and some additional side items. I typically order the spicy beef or chicken and the sizzling beef steak but I ve tried most of the menu and everything is amazing. Service is great - fast and attentive. The staff is super friendly. Can t recommend the place enough.

Ooooooooh! It was too early to go, in my group, I was the only one who was hungry. I read the story of Ajisen Ramen. The original restaurant was founded in 1968 in Japan. In 2005, a franchisee opened the first Ajisen Ramen in Canada! Woooooooooow! Unfortunately, when dinner time arrived, we were no longer around... it was postponed!

One of their branches, somewhat small but located in China Town so if you are in that direction it is good to try it

Traditional Ajisen ramen was top notch! Highly recommended

Not sure if change of management.

Ramen was delicious!! Service was quick and attentive. Food

we came here last night (Feb 3,2024) at around 9:15pm and as usual we ordered and i think its the owner/manager who took our orders then we smell bleach and when I look behind me the 2 staff is already mopping the floors but you can smell the bleach and its very strong and my wife has to go out in the cold because she cant stand the smell. One of the staff (male) already noticed that we are coughing and we can already taste the bleach (already in our throat) then when the food came I called my wife to comeback and maybe once we eat something the taste and irritation might go away. The male staff even came to our table and asked me if whats wrong I told him the smell of the bleach, I guess they stop for awhile. Then after a few minutes the female staff came to our table and grab come of the empty plates (she was very close in our faces. Then after another five minutes she came back and grab the bowl where my wife is still eating and started cleaning up. I was very shock and I asked her if they are closing and she replied not yet, so I asked her whats the rush? why are you grabbing stuff and cleaning up even without asking if we are done? I am so mad and besides we are regular customer. The owner probably heard me but he just ignored us. Bad service and very disrespectful.

Delicious and nice

Best ramen Ive ever had!! Large portions, adequate prices. I recommend!!

Delicious ramen spot. I got the steak ramen with spicy miso broth. My favourite ramen spot forsure. I do prefer the church location but the food is delicious at both. The device & atmosphere is better at church tho.

No second visit to be made

Best tasting ramen!

Really yummy ramen here. I was looking for such a ramen for today, it takes the first place among other ramen restaurants

Excellent ramen right on Spadina. Theres writing on the sidewalk that says the best and we agree, lol... Try the tontkatsu and miso flavours..!

Amazing food!

The food was extremely hot and was made very fast. Which meant they probably microwaved it. But the sauce on the broccoli was amazing.

Bad customer service and manager was forcing for tips

My favourite Ramen in all Toronto !!! I love it ..: always I get the spicy one, please don t order if you never eat spicy food before it might not be a pleasant experience.. but for me it s delicious !!!!

The food isnt authentic, clearly tastes like Southern Chinese. The beef and chicken are very hard and chewy. The ramen broth tastes odd and the miso was watery. For the price I paid, Id rather have spent a bit more on something that tastes like real Japanese food.

In my opinion probably the best ramen and sides here if you are in the area you cannot miss it!

Excellent service. Huge portion. And the unmatched flavor. I recommend them 100%

They don t MISS. My friends and I came across Ajisen in 2017 and we ve been happy returning customers ever since. Seriously can t go wrong with a bowl of pork ramen and a glass of bubble tea.

The food was absolutely incredible the broth wasnt too overpowering and the pork was perfectly cut to not give you a hard time chewing! They also added alot of pork and ramen noodles compared to some of the other places Ive been to who always skimp on it. I would 100% visit again. I had the pork original ramen and it filled me right up! The ramen noodles werent too soft or hard either it was cooked perfectly. Especially good when its a hot winters day to warm up on some delicious ramen! They also are welcoming to people who dont eat pork as you are able to request an alternative vegetarian broth which is very nice of them. Dietary restrictions: Welcoming to those who dont eat pork whether religious reason or not thanks to vegetarian broth option!

Everything is great except my food just this last meal of mine. The black Garlic is soo toasted i guess that s why my soup is bitter. Food

I really liked this Japanese noodle spot. Very friendly, very fast service. The restaurant was clean and smelled really good. The food was fresh and hot. Exceptionally tasllty. I wish my stomach was bigger as I would have ordered more.

One of the first ramen houses to become very popular in Toronto. Featuring a whimsical asian soap opera playing on loop where the characters seem to always be eating ramen in every other scene! One of my all time favourite ramen places in Toronto. I ve never experienced a bad meal or bad service here. Very highly recommended!!!

The best ramen i have eaten, had to get extra noodles, extra rice for the broth because I didnt want to leave a drop. Tom Yum Spicy Beef was amaaaazing. Great inside and staff are very pleasant

super delicious food, very pleasant servers as well! I got the tender pork rice set which comes with miso soup (the pork was AMAZING and truly so tender) and my friend got a seasonal fry dish that I didnt catch the name of. would definitely recommend!! <3 Vegetarian options: all broth is pork based but they have vegetarian broth if you ask

Very tasty all the food, the service is extremely fast and the service is very friendly. The place is quiet and clean.

One of the best ramens Ive ever eaten!!!! out of 10

My favourite place to go to eat ramen!

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Great Ramen!! Absolutely one of the best we had in Toronto.

Worst ramen in a while. Oily and blend.

NOTE TO VEGANS/VEGETARIANS: The vegan ramen here was NOT good!! Broth was flavourless and Beyond Meat patty does not belong in ramen. Do not order!

Delicious! thats all Ive got to say

I tried the the Ramen first time and it was worth it, still my favorite place to have Ramen and all time favorite . Egg was so delicious that I never had that kind of boiled egg ever.

Always quick and delicious!

Came here twice with 2 friends. We were all pleased Edit : Went 3 times

This specific ajisen location was noticeably unclean. There s splatters of food on the wall, very dusty and menus looked dirty too. The older male Asian staff member wearing the Japanese clothing was very rude to my friend about the direction of the washroom as well. The service wasn t satisfactory either, nobody checked in with us. I ve eaten at ajisen for the past 4 months at another location but this location really disappoints in food, service and cleanliness. After about 30-60 minutes, the potato cakes and pan fried gyoza made my stomach feel ill.

I had a wonderful dining experience at this establishment. The cuisine was delightful, the service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was inviting. Its not easy to come across places that offer chicken ramen, which suits our dietary preferences, as most places tend to serve beef or pork ramen. Whenever we discover such places, we make it a point to give them a try. Without a doubt, well be returning in the future. The chicken ramen was scrumptious, and the staff was incredibly accommodating when it came to customizing our orders.

Great food and service

Must have the pork from here....loved it, overall a perfect place to have ramen

This is one of my favorite Ramen restaurants! I love the Spicy Miso Pork Ramen We also got the Pork Ramen with Black Garlic broth. If you really like garlic, this would be a great soup base for you. The two appetizers we got were Steak Teppanyaki and Potato cakes. I love traditional chasu, but their thin sliced pork is absolutely delicious.

I went in without knowing it was a Japanese chain store. Ramen was served so piping hot that it was ranked 5th in North America

Great service and delicious ramen!

Great food and prices but a bit crowded.

Great prices for great food. Has a lot more options than a lot of other ramen places in dt Toronto. Id recommend the karaage ramen. Its also a good place to go with lots of people; ample space as long as youre not going during peak peak hours. The restaurant has a very authentic feel to it. Great for a late night dinner!

This food is a once in a lifetime experience! The best ramen I ve ever ate and I ate some. Vegetarian options: Very good vegan ramen!

One of the tastiest ramen in the city. I ve been here multiple times and tried more than one type of their ramens, can t complain about any of them. The portion size is pretty big!

Food was absolutely amazing and it didnt take long to prepare. I only waited 8 min for my food. The service was phenomenal. Price was reasonable and fair unlike other spots. This is definitely my new favorite spot.

Its good, maybe not as good as i though

Nice and fast and good service like the inside of it you get your food quickly you get in and out and the food was really good I appreciate you put the different name for the different artwork that is hanging on the wall if youre near go in get you something to eat look at the bowlers

Delicious! Finally was able to visit yesterday after my boyfriend hyping this place up for some time to me, and I wasnt disappointed! I got the spicy miso pork with an extra egg and loved it. Very fairly priced as well. Service was LIGHTNING fast!

Delicious, huge portions, super fast service and charming attention.

The best ramen I have ever eaten, it is delicious and they serve you super fast, it is something very comforting to eat in the cold weather. 10/10

I finished a whole big bowl, tastyyyyyyy

Loooveee this place!! Every time I visit Toronto, I eat here. Got the beef ramen this time with miso broth. You can change the broth of the ramens with no charge. On the side seaweed salad. Everything was delicious and filling. The place is big but the service is very fast. The staff were very friendly. My friend claims it s the best ramen he has ever had. So don t miss out if you are craving ramen

Yummy

Food was absolutely amazing service was great will 100% be coming here again

The food was delicious! Its a peaceful place and the waitresses and waiters are very polite.

Awesome spot, johnny is always great. staff is nice, food comes fast. Always great for the price too, been clming here for years. Vegetarian options: there are pork free and vegetarian options for the broth available

Best place in the city Johnnys the best. Come her once a week good price for food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

The staffs were very friendly and the service was quick. I have been to this place multiple times. Even the time taken for takeout Spicy chicken ramen with spicy mala was really tasty. We also tried beyond meat and spicy miso and Tom yum broth. Both were really good. But one must try their chicken karaage with sweet chilly sauce. We just loved it. Vegetarian options: They had 2 veg options

Food was very hot and fresh

We visit this location at least twice a month. Highly recommended

Very good ramen at an exceptional price!! Very fast service, I loved it! Vegetarian options: Possibility of removing the meat

Dined here and ordered some ramen and dumplings. The man there was quick and prompt. Within a minute of ordering I changed my mine and asked if I could swap the ramen for another. He became visibly upset and angrily asked which one. He went back to the monitor to adjust the while shaking his head with a frustrated look on his face. I also asked if I could swap the dumplings and he ran to the back to make the switch but returned saying that they were already being prepared, no worries. The meal was delicious (looked like he made the meat serving smaller because he was but his attitude and service were something to be improved.

Tasty ramen, various options to choose from, good service but the place is small and could be better

The service was really friendly and fast It s a small cozy place and the food was really good Recommended dishes

The spicy mala broth is exquisite

I dont usually like ramen but i like the Ajisen chains, this one included. I dont know if its as authentic but i think it fits the chinese palate better

Food was good, a bit too salty

It was okay. Ordered on Uber eats, portion was small.

The Remen from this place is delicious

The ramens presentation was absolutely beautiful, and the only thing better was the taste! After a long day of class in the cold fall weather, a warm bowl of ramen was the best thing to fill me up. Staff were very fast and caring and will definitely go again! Only caveat is that I believe the chicken should have been cooked a tad bit more.

Really good food! Tried the pork ramen and Tokoyakis. Both were delicious, highly recommend Vegetarian options: There are multiple Vegetarian options available here.

Very delicious at an affordable price

Great service, tasty ramen!

The best ramen in toronto. Period. Full stop.

Went on a date here, and have also visited with friends. Had a great time on both of those days. The food is very good, and the menu has a lot of options for everyone. I would recommend this place for both first-timers and ramen enthusiasts.

The ambience was not that good. The food was excellent over there. You should try tom yum ramen with any meat of your choice for sure. I tried fried rice which was good too. Overall the food was so good.

Good food, but awful service. We were asked to leave many times even before we finished our food, because it was rush hour I was introducing ramen to my family for the first time and we got such a terrible time.

One of my fav ramen places in the city. Always great prices and service :)

Been going for years. Bowl of Spicy Miso used to be 10, now pushing $18 with no card. Real good bowl of ramen still favourite in the city, so far

food was very tasty.

They had some very nice ramen here, as well as a wide selection of other menu options if ramen isnt what youre craving. Things felt reasonably priced as well.

Very fast service and the food was yummy. My favourite spot for Ramen

Was here during a quick overnight layover in Toronto and met up with a few friends. Had deep fried pork gyoza, melon ramune and Ajisen Spicy Ramen. It was extremely filling and the flavors were freaking amazing. This has quickly become my second favourite bowl of Ramen Ive had. Thank you for helping to build some amazing core memories with very dear freinds of mine during our first face to face meeting.

Super friendly! The food was very delicious, we ordered a pork katsu, a chicken teriyaki, a pork ramen, and some delicious takoyaki! Excellent service. Vegetarian options: There are many options.

Disappointing