Ramen Danbo Robson in Vancouver

1333 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6, Canada

★★★★★
(4705 reviews)
Categories: Ramen restaurant Takeout restaurant
Website
ramendanbo.com
Address
1333 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6, Canada
Plus Code
7VPC+XC Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–11 PM
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Late-night food Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
4705 reviews

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★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Worth to wait, because I love this so much, Waited for 45mins on Saturday while raining. I usually go to Kitsilano location, and first time trying, still taste good with open kitchen. Danbo is my favorite ramen place in Canada

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

My wife and her colleagues always visiting this branch twice a week and one day they invite me to go with them and to try Danbo Ramen food and I got spicy Ramen with egg and dumplings on the side and my wife get the same thing The food was tasted great , the spicy was perfect and the dumplings was not burned and not dried but the noodles I got was less and it has lots of soup the service was also ok not that bad but the waiting time for dine inn we wait 30 minutes because this restaurant is always busy but it’s worth it for waiting when you started eating , the price is reasonable and affordable for $25 each or per person . I will definitely come back here to try their other food and I will recommend to everyone to go and visit their restaurant to try their food they have lots of different varieties to taste Highly recommended to all travellers .

★★★
November 9, 2024

Dropped by for lunch recently as this place had been on my list for awhile. Overall it was a good experience. The ramen broth did not have a lot of depth. Noodles and toppings were decent. Probably in the lower end for me compared to other shops in Vancouver.

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

Loved this tiny little ramen place. Opt for spicy, it’s really good. They give a form at the entrance depending on your option. You can either choose vegan or pork. Staff were very friendly. Overall experience was really good!

★★★★★
October 27, 2024

Danbo Ramen on Robson Street is a must-visit spot for ramen lovers, and it’s easy to see why it has a loyal following. No matter the weather—rain or shine, hot or cold—you’ll always find a line outside. The wait can be long, but trust me, it’s worth every minute. What truly sets Danbo apart is its exceptional attention to flavor and customization. The broths are deeply flavorful, rich, and comforting, perfect for any season. One of the best parts of dining here is the ability to customize nearly every aspect of your bowl. You can choose the firmness of your noodles, whether you want them soft, firm, or somewhere in between, and adjust the thickness and richness of the broth to suit your taste. They also offer vegan options, which are just as thoughtfully crafted and delicious, making it an inclusive spot for all. Danbo has mastered the art of delivering consistently high-quality ramen that’s bursting with flavor, in a cozy, welcoming environment. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and can’t wait to return for more.

★★★★★
September 10, 2024

The Danbo Robson is always bustling, with a line of eager customers, with 20 available inside. The staff is efficient, ensuring quick service. The unique ramen offerings are delicious—packed with flavor and served hot. Just let it cool a bit before diving in to avoid burning your tongue. Overall, it’s a delightful experience that leaves you craving more!

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

This one is simple. The best I’ve ever had. Took advantage of the limited time tomato broth. This meal will cost you under $25.00 with a couple of Giozas and a coke. The quality is akin to a fine dining restaurant. This place is well known among locals and operates very efficiently. Meaning. It’s a small place. There’s always a line. You select your order while standing in line. Lines move quickly. This is another place to PIN on your Google map when in Vancouver. The choices provided during the ordering process for a simple bowl of ramen is crazy. Broth type, thickness of noodles, toppings, spice level etc. You will never get something so good, with so much choice for so a low cost. Value and quality are exceptional. Worth a try. And…tons of options for Vegans.

★★★★★
July 28, 2024

Lucky for us we just beat the rush hour or the long line of people before getting there. Only had to stand in the queue for about 10 minutes before getting seating for 4 people. Best thing you can get here is the classic ramen with classic noodles thickness. Paired with the pork, and egg, plus mushrooms. The broth was amazingly delicious yet not too over seasoned or even under seasoned. Our server was nice and food came out quickly. Check this spot out!

★★★★★
December 23, 2024

It s my forever favourite place for noodles

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Great food and quick service. The place is a bit tight for comfort and the tables are almost over each other.

★★
December 22, 2024

Open till 11pm got there at 10:15 already said they were closed unfortunately.

★★★★
December 21, 2024

Love this place when eating in every thing is great, but they never pick up any calls when I try to adjust pick up time for take out orders I sometimes forget to adjust pick up time and I try call but they never pick up

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Is one of the most famous ramens in Vancouver but it is not so tasty, probably not really hand made noodles. I loved the pork & rice bowl

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Delicious ramen, friendly staff! Would come back.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Fast service and delicious veggie ramen. Favorite spot in the city, always worth the wait

Local Guide
December 19, 2024

They always expect a big tip regardless of their service, which wasnt great. Who says that people have to leave 15% of their bill as a tip. If everyone will leave 15 or 25% of their bill as a tip, no one will eat out again and keep any food business open. This toxic tipping culture has to stop. The owners of food resturants need to pay the waitress from their revenues, not from people pockets. Enough is enough. I will never go back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Love the food and appreciate the loyalty program! ^+^

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Classic ramen with egg and karashi takana. Soooo good. We also shared the vegan gyoza which were also amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Sooo fullhouse! Line up is long but worth the wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Parking: No Kid-friendliness: Yes Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Vegetarian options: Vegan menu Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Very crowded during meal time There is a set meal discount before 17:00 on weekdays I chose the set menu of dumplings (three pieces) and mini rice bowl. The ramen is delicious. The soup and noodles taste very similar to the familiar Ichiran. The filling of the dumplings is pure meat, not fishy and very juicy. The rice bowl is very ordinary and the roasted pork has a very authentic and salty Japanese taste.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Very good choice of tasty ramen and many options of toppings. The staff is very friendly. Small number of tables inside, usually a 30-40 minutes wait outside Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Very good and I will be going back for more ramen

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Best ramen broth ever! Love from Texas!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Loved the vegetarian ramen soup.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

The food is exceptionally delicious. It is of high quality, and I highly recommend that you try it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Amazing ramen!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Worth the wait!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Highly recommend, go and enjoy your ramen cravings. They prepare meals to your liking with such an adjustable menu which make each dish special in its own way. There will be a line up outside but its because the food is good, so just line up and wait. There is also a full vegan menu which is amazing!!! Vegetarian options: Full vegan menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Delicious ramen.. love that they have plenty of vegan options..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Potentially I am biased against this place as I dont particularly find hakata style ramen to be that good. The ramen is good, its executed well, and is maybe on par with or better than ichiran. The problem is ichiran is also kind of middle of the road as well. It is one of the better options in Vancouver, but if you are at all familiar with the ramen available in Tokyo youll probably be disappointed. The main downside for me is just that you almost always need to line up. If you happen to be passing by and there is no line its worth it but otherwise I think you are better off stopping by one of the other nearby shops.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Top Ramen in Vancouver

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

The classic ramen was fantastic! Got the egg and two extra chashu slices. Only waited about 5 min on a Wednesday around 1:30pm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

This is the best ramen in the world During my stay in Vancouver, I have tried very good ramen, but for me, and for most of the people I have recommended, this is the best ramen

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

I have been here a couple of times and really like all their vegan options. Especially, the curry ramen season is one to wait for! Although this location is bigger than the one in Kits and has faster service, you ll still have to wait in line for at least 30 mins even on weekdays. But again, that s a testament to their popularity in town! The biggest drawback in my opinion is them not having any options for Chicken Ramen or Karaage and not having Paitan style Ramen. Otherwise, a great place for ramen in town! Vegetarian options: There s a whole vegan menu with the same style of Ramen!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

I visited Ramen Danbo on Robson and waited about 30 minutes to get in. The line moved faster than I expected, but timing is key if I had arrived a bit later, the wait would have been much longer. I ordered ramen and a side of rice, and surprisingly, the rice came out first. When the ramen arrived, it was so delicious that I forgot to take any photos! I usually avoid places with long lines, but the flavor of the ramen makes me want to return though I m hesitant about the wait. This is a fast-paced restaurant focused on turnover, so it s not the place for a leisurely meal. However, the staff didn t rush or pressure us at all. For authentic Japanese ramen, this place is unbeatable. Highly recommend it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Amazing Ramen. Would definitely recommend the Negi-Goma Ramen. The medium is actually pretty spicy, so be forewarned.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

One of the best spots in downtown. Rain or shine there is ALWAYS a line outside, so plan accordingly. But it is well worth it - food is cheap and flavours are amazing. If you come in solo, you might get a spot faster than everybody else. If i may recommend: get Rekka ramen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Always a long queue of people, but definitely worth for it. I have visited this ramen restaurant, and the tastes of the ramen & broth are consistently good. Highly recommend. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Great place for Ramen

★★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

I didnt go because I didnt want to wait, but I went today because the line was short. It was nice to be able to choose the level of spiciness, thickness of noodles, and richness of soup. The gyoza was not as good as I thought. (personal preference) Recommended menu: Enjoy with additional options. Spicy Classic Ramen Its a good place to go when the line is short. It wasnt delicious enough to warrant a long wait! (personal preference)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Likely the best place for ramen in Vancouver

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

This Ramen was so delicious! I havent had a Ramen this good in so so long. There was a bit of a line when I got there but it was totally worth it. Would recommend a 1000%.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Ramen Danbo: A Chain That Delivers Big on Flavor Ambiance and Atmosphere: Ramen Danbo, despite being part of a chain, feels cozy and authentic, with a casual yet inviting atmosphere. The compact layout and simple decor mirror the intimate ramen spots of Japan, adding a touch of charm to the dining experience. It s a no-frills environment that prioritizes the food, which is exactly what you d want from a ramen joint. Service Quality: The service is efficient and straightforward, catering to the quick-turnover nature of the restaurant. While it s not a place where you ll get personalized interactions, the staff are friendly and keep things moving smoothly, ensuring your ramen arrives hot and fast. Food and Beverage: The ramen at Ramen Danbo is the undeniable star of the show. I highly recommend customizing your order to suit your taste preferences opt for the standard firmness of noodles and add toppings for a truly indulgent experience. The broth is rich, flavorful, and satisfying, making it a perfect comfort meal. One of the standout features is the option to order extra noodles for just $1 2, allowing you to soak up every last drop of the delicious broth without leaving you feeling hungry. The portions are hearty, the flavors are bold, and the overall quality is superb. Overall Experience and Value: Ramen Danbo strikes a perfect balance between affordability and flavor, offering an experience that rivals more expensive or standalone ramen spots. The ability to customize your bowl and the generous portions make it great value for the price. Despite being a chain, it doesn t feel mass-produced; instead, it delivers a consistently delicious and satisfying meal. Recommendation: Ramen Danbo is a must-visit for ramen lovers in Vancouver. Whether you re a seasoned enthusiast or just looking for a filling, flavorful meal, this spot won t disappoint. Don t hesitate to add extra noodles you ll be glad you did! Kid-friendliness: It s a tight space I wouldn t recommend the young and wild

★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Orders many times, rekka, classic and shio ramen. taste is above average. I love their shio ramen, usually add rekka (spicy souce). Soft boiled egg is good, perfectly cooked, but its overly charged. price is okay, but if you have add-ons, the price will become increasingly expensive. I order as going to restaurant may takes at least 1 hrs waiting outside. inside is very crowded and lots of noises.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

It s delicious, and the family can enjoy it. I think it ranks second among all the ramen I ve ever eaten (the first place is a restaurant called Arashi on Vancouver Island). I arrived around 4 p.m. and waited for 5 minutes before going in. The queue started to form as soon as I finished eating (around 4:25 pm). I recommend thick noodles + slightly hard noodles (I don t like thin noodles, and I have the illusion of eating longevity noodles...). The barbecued pork is a bit soft and not grilled. The soup base tastes good, it would be better if there were dried bamboo shoots in the side

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

The wait is so worth it for Danbo! Lived in Japan for a couple of years and loved Danbo there. The Danbo here is just like it!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

I always see a line up outside of Danbo. I never wanted to wait but luckily was able to grab a table at opening with no wait! The service and atmosphere was great! Food was good too although I find it hard for me to justify waiting in line when there are so many other great ramen places nearby. Granted, I m also getting older and a bit more impatient. Would visit again!

Local Guide
December 2, 2024

meitaiko rice $6+ cheap on meitaiko as f Food

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

One of the best ramen in town, has fair prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

Bustling ramen bar famous for Tonkotsu. Delicious noodles, unparalleled in the city. Expect to wait 30 mins or more for seating Vegetarian options: Vegan ramen available

November 25, 2024

They dont take cash, therefore they dont get my business. 0 stars if I could.

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

The best ramen Ive ever had, I hope to return to Vancouver soon to eat

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great service and great ramen

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The best ramen in Vancouver, no doubt

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

It was neat, both efficient and Yummy.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Tried the vegan ramen, it was very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

We were recommended this place from a friend and even before being recommended, I was curious to check this place out. We arrived here in Vancouver and after landing and putting our things away, we came directly here. Upon arrival there was a long line, and even in the rain! But while waiting an employee handed us menus to pick and customize our orders. I liked how efficient they were. Also if people were willing to stand and wait in line for 45 minutes in the rain, they had to be worth it lol. And for me, it definitely was. I got the Regular Miso Ramen with a Vegan broth and tofu. I ordered it with thick noodles and got everything else as Standard for Step 2. Since we were there for lunch, I got Lunch Set Special A with Vegan Gyoza and Soft Boiled Egg + Nori for my 2 sides. It was delicious. I was so impressed with how rich the broth was. It was flavorful, rich, and had a good umami taste. Tofu texture was good, I had more tofu pieces than I expected. Also the noodle texture was amazing too. Everything about the ramen was executed so well and perfectly. I wanted to savor every single bite of food I ate. I ordered another half serving of noodles after, I felt like the half serving price was very reasonable too ($1). Gyozas were very delicious too. I loved the crispiness on the outside and the filling was good. The overall total was pretty pricey for the two of us, which I think was due to the add-ons we got. But overall, I was very impressed with the quality and our food. Amazing ramen place, Im happy to start off my Vancouver trip with this. Id definitely come back here and recommend this to everyone.

November 23, 2024

Got my order wrong. Could not get any server to correct my order.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Whenever I come to downtown, I always stop at this place to have vegan ramen. It is one among my top favourite places to have meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

YES. (a rainyday YES) Anything and evrything. Cannot go wrong. So delcious and such a cute spot to hang out and chat and leave satisfied and warmed from the inside out. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

One of the best ramen Ive ever had!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Very cool Japanese ramen restaurant You mast be waiting a long line

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

It was excellent the staff were very helpful and friendly. They were also so well trained

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Best Ramen in Vancouver. Quick and friendly service. Worth the wait if theres a line, which there usually is but it moves fast.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Reminds me of ramen in tokyo

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Great Vegan Options. The best Vegan Ramen! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Can easily see why this is the go-to Roman place in Vancouver. We went twice and on both days experienced a short wait - the line moves very efficiently. You select everything you want from a sheet of paper from the soup to the noodles to toppings and everything comes out perfectly as selected. Youre in and out in less than 30 minutes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Consistent offerings all around the world. Had this in NY, Seattle, Tokyo and its the same . If you never had Danbo.. you are missing out

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Been here twice and the ramen never disappoints me. The beer is sweet and tasty. Will come again.

★★★★
November 23, 2024

I ordered vg and got pork!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The best ramen in Vancouver

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Solid fairly consistent ramen with customizations. Love their Shio and Classic ramen but this time I tried the Negigoma and it s very fragrant of roasted sesame very delicious! If you don t want to wait in line outside, check out Hokkaido Ramen Santouka just a few blocks down Robson St. It s also really good and authentic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Love this place! It s cozy, ramen is great (i appreciate the vegan options greatly), staff is super nice. 5/5 all deserved! Keep it always that way Vegetarian options: Great vegan options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

In my opinion is the best ramen you can get in Vancouver. It s a crazy long line but it s worth it when you really want a good ramen

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The line up to get in was long but worth it for the comfort food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Its such a long wait to go in, but its completely worth it! I was so hungry that I asked to get some gyosas right away and explain why to the waitress, and my food came in 2 seconds. I was truly happy eating at Danbo :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The ramen was super delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Absolutely amazing the service the food the vibe everything is perfect about this place

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Long queue but always worth the wait <3

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The smell coming from the kitchen alone was worth the hour drive downtown...amazing food great service and unique atmosphere....this place is a must when visiting Vancouver

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The best ramen I have ever tasted in my entire life and one that I will hardly beat. The seasoning is unmatched and so are the options to customize it! For this reason it is constantly full and you have to wait for tables to become free, which is a problem because it is always raining but they give you umbrellas for the wait, they think of everything! The cost seems low to me for what it is so it is very worth it! Dont miss it! Even though youd think ramen isnt local, youd be missing out on potentially the best ramen youll ever have.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Must go to place in Vancouver

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

A Vancouver staple for good reason! My fave ramen spot in downtown Vancouver! #ContestEntry

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Surprisingly mediocre ramen! It wasnt particularly interesting or flavourful. I was suprised because theres always crazy lines outside but you can get a far better bowl at Santouka or many other ramen spots around here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Always consistent and on point. Theres a reason for that huge lineup while other places have seats available...Ramen Danbo never disappoints!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Positive, very friendly and amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

So good, an impression of Japan, nothing to complain about, go for it!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Ramen was good and a fair price compared to other joints nearby. Staff are good at clearing space without rushing guests.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Ramen Danbo never fails to disappoint. Even though they are a chain all of their locations that Ive been to have been good. Ambience: its a small Ramen shop and so there is always a wait. Theres usually a line up the street but they try to keep it moving. We waited for about 45 minutes around 7 PM on a weekend. They do give you menus outside, so you get to talk about what you want and so youre ready when you get in. Food: some people got the miso Ramen and some people got the sesame Ramen, which is the fourth option and everything was really yummy. We tried both the standard noodles and the thin noodles and I think in this case I like the thin noodles better and having it slightly firm, added to the texture and taste of the Ramen. the Jammy egg was perfection and some of the best Ive had. The pork belly was really yummy and I do not regret getting the extra slices. YouYou can never have too much pork belly. I like how they allow you to get a second order of noodles for only a dollar for half portion or two dollars for a full portion. Definitely get the full portion and soak up every last drop of your broth. The Donburi Was also very yummy and the pork was delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend this place because everything is just quality and yummy and the wait is definitely worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Usually one of my first (and last) stops anytime I visit Vancouver! Just delicious and amazing and always hits the spot! I really hope they come to Toronto soon - I think it would be so popular here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Pretty standard ramen shop, it always has a line but turns over pretty well.

November 23, 2024

Went here september but kept forgetting to post but haha let the gyoza picture speak for itself

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Amazing Ramen! Will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Best ramen in my life. No doubts.

★★★
November 23, 2024

The place is incredible and there are many stores around but the food leaves something to be desired.

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Noodle was delicious but too salty, everything else was very good. Service was ok, workers were awkward and forgot to give us the order slip

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Going to this spot has been a ritual for me everytime I visit Vancouver. Just wish they had more drink options and a dessert offering Lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Delicious ramen in downtown.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

It was our first time trying Ramen in Vancouver. We found the broth to be perfect, the places we tried in Edmonton don t compare to this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Great place, good food, nice service, feels and tastes pretty authentic ! Vegetarian options: They have vegan ramen as an option Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Love the ramen here!!! No wonder there s always a line. Not the same when you order in. Would recommend staying in line and dining in Atleast once.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I waited in line for 15 mins but it was worth it best Ramen I have ever had.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Small place but cozy and delicious food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Soup is to die for, noodle is fresh and the egg nice and soft, meat and garnish is heavenly. What to say more. Polite and respectful staffs get you in in a cozy resto. Expect to wait since this place is little cramped. Wish they expanded into bigger space. Other than that golden.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best tasting vegan ramen in whole lower mainland. 4 different option to choose from. Worth the wait.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

It was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Very good flavor

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

My go to ramen spot!

★★
October 23, 2024

The prices are quite high, the portions are small, and the taste is pretty average overall. Definitely not worth the cost in my opinion.

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Very average ramen not sure why the rating is so high

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The best Ramen in the world! Great service by Yuka! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Totally worth the wait!!!!! Some of the best ramen I ve had in Vancouver. The broth is so delicious and the noodles were perfect for a chilly autumn night.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Had the classic with thin noodles, spicy, 6 slices of pork and the pickled veg and an egg. I don t know what the pickled veg was but it was so good. Best ramen I have ever had hands down and I will be back multiple times in the future.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Been here for the nth time. Still the best ramen in town. Kudos to Manoa for being friendly and accommodating

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The best Ramen in all of Vancouver

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Its an ordinary restaurant. Vegetarian options: It was a vegetarian menu instead of meat broth, but it was delicious. Parking: Its hard to find.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Get ready to line up for some yummy ramen! I love that they have a vegan menu. The ramen itself was delicious with flavourful broth. I had the miso and it was the right amount of savoury! Gyoza are alright but the star of the show is really the ramen. Service is friendly especially considering how busy it gets. Get ready to wait for a while in line outside particularly if you re a larger group.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

My first time visiting the place, and it already had a line going out the door, the service was great, with all the staff being nice and trying to help whenever possible. The food arrived decently fast and was delicious. I would definitely come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The best ramen I ever had!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The customer service and the food were amazing. If you want to have a proper ramen then come to this place. Don t know why people are leaving negative reviews but so far the service and the food have always been amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Very good ramen and gyoza which reminded me of Japan, worth the wait!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Absolutely the best ramen Ive ever eaten! The queue at the entrance speaks volumes for the quality of this restaurant. And the price is super affordable. The order is made using a piece of paper to tick off your wishes. This was already distributed outside in the loft, which made it quicker afterwards. In terms of ambience, its more of a snack bar but the quality of the food totally makes up for it.

October 23, 2024

I visited several times, but the noodles came out undercooked, probably because there were a lot of customers on a rainy day. I spoke to the staff, but they didnt understand, so I translated it into Japanese and showed it to them, and they asked if I wanted it again, so I got it again. The recooked ramen wasnt that good, so I threw it away after only a few bites. The staff never checked, and it was unpleasant to see staff constantly looking at our table from the corner of their eyes. It was such a waste to pay more than $15, and my memory of the delicious ramen also turned into a bad one, so I dont think Ill ever visit again. I dont think that just because the store is busy doesnt mean its going to be difficult for customers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Made a visit here for the first time while visiting BC and it was delicious. There was a line, but waited about 20 minutes. The staff hands a menu while you re waiting to decide what you would like to order. They send your order in and by the time you are seated it is already ready to serve.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best ramen Ive had. So fresh without the weird after taste. Definitely worth waiting in line. Will go again and recommend!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

This is now my go to ramen place as the noodles are always firm and the broth always have hit the spot. Even though the line can be long its sure worth the wait as the amount of customization you can have on a simple bowl of noodles. Lastly this place is extremely affordable as one bowl will only set you back 13 to 15 dollars and you can get more noodles for one or two dollars. Vegetarian options: has different menu for vegetarian

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Unique Ramen place that is always busy, and there is a lineup to get in. They have great selections of vegan raman options. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan options to choose from

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

One of my favourite spots in the city for Ramen. Its always line up for about 30-40 mins but its definitely worth the wait.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

It is the best Ramen in Vancouver, you can order it totally to your liking, the only thing I dont like is that the restaurant is always in rush and they dont let you stay that long. You have to have your order ready before entering so that as soon as you enter they take your order, you arrive, you eat and you leave. It is not a restaurant to go with friends to have a good time

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Favourite ramen , always a line if you don t want to wait come when it opens (11 am). Easy menu you fill out a paper with your order and it usually comes very fast.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

A cozy ramen shop nestled in Vancouver, featuring traditional Tonkotsu ramen. We had the classic chashu-men and miso chashu-men with soft boiled egg and kikurage. The broth was rich, noodles perfectly firm, and the portions were generous. Although I couldn t finish it, the flavor was amazing. Perfect for a casual lunch with friends. Definitely worth a visit if you re near Stanley Park!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Delicious. You can also add noodles to fill your stomach. The gyoza wasnt as crispy as I expected so I didnt like it. I went at 10:40 on a weekday and was the 4th person to go in. A little after 11 oclock, the line started to get longer.

★★
September 23, 2024

Not worth the 1hr wait. As soon as your done your food they hand you the bill and pretty much kick you out. They also don t refill your water. The ramen was good but not great. The gyoza were nothing special.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The Ramen is very tasty, the broth delicious!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Real tonkotsu ramen, made by japaneses.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The best ramen we ve ever had so far, totally authentic, incredible quality of ingredients, especially the broth and the noodles. It was so good that we realized we had never had actual authentic ramen before, even coming from Portland, OR, where ramen is really a must to have.

September 23, 2024

Rude service, not very hospitable

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The food was good and the service provided to us by Ly was amazing and would definitely visit again

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The Ramen here is consistent and tasty, i waited 30 minutes at 430 to get a table alone but they hand out the order form and a pencil so you can have your order ready once you get a seat which speeds up the wait time. I ve been here twice now and have had the same experience, it s a great go to if you re craving good ramen.

September 23, 2024

Such rude behavior

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

There was a line up but totally worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Real Japan Ramen

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Our go-to when it comes to delicious yet affordable Ramen cravings. Haven t been to the other branches but this one in Robson always has a long line of people waiting outside. But it does not take us forever to wait for our turn though so we don t mind.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

After reading so many good reviews we decided to try here. The line wasnt too long outside but it did still take 20-30 minutes of waiting. We got to get menu outside so they could start it right away after being seated. Enjoyed the ramen!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The price is not expensive and the soup base tastes good. There are not many places in the store and you need to queue up during meal times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

. To enter the restaurant we had to wait more than 30 minutes. While you wait, they give you the menu so you can choose your ramen. Once inside the place the service is too fast. The quality of the service is quite good. 100% recommended and the taste is very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Hay opciones veganas Kid-friendliness: Para todas las edades Wheelchair accessibility: A pie de calle y espacio para sillas

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Decent ramen and gyoza. Please noted that I m not Japanese so I can t really comment on authenticity of the ramen. I think it s good, just not worth the 30 minutes wait standing in the line (personal opinion here). There are a few options to choose from on the menu and we ordered different things. I have tried them all and I would say they all are good. The restaurant is quite small and very busy. The service was ok considered how busy they were we didn t get our water refilled. The place is nice and clean but the fact that we felt guilty for people waiting in the line outside, we were kind of rush through our meal (again, this our problem rather than the restaurant s) Vegetarian options: There are vegan ramen options

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

More tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I decided to go to Ramen Danbo since I m visiting Vancouver and I saw many reviews saying that it s a top location for Ramen. And yes, it was true. The ramen was excellent! As for the gyoza not much but still wanted to try them. I went with the pretty standard choices. Only regret is that I didn t take my noodles softer but it was still very delicious and tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Be patient, the food is well worth the wait. Our vacation group arrived for an early dinner and found the wait to be 45 minutes to an hour, which was typical I am told. However, we were a party of six, so I believe that made it take longer for that much space to open up. They provided umbrellas while we waited in the drizzly Vancouver mist. They also handed out order slips while we waited so we could figure out what we wanted to eat in advance.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Went around 9pm on a Monday and was surprised there was a line, waited for 10mins which wasn t that bad. Ordered the pork donburi and negi-goma Ramen, the pork was so delicious but the negi-goma ramen wasn t for me.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Dairy free ! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

A small ramen joint selling Fukuoka-style Japanese ramen. Space is limited so there is always a line up outside during busy hours. Prices are around $12 if you just get the normal ramen and it comes with two pieces of pork. You can either get a vegan or pork-based broth. You can also customize noodle thickness, soup thickness, etc. to be more customized to your taste. You can add boiled egg, and Karaage, gyoza, and other items for additional fees. Worth it if the line up is not super long.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great tonkotsu ramen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Best ramen I ve had in Canada! 10/10 Took the miso broth vegan ramen and it was delicious. I really appreciate the vegan option. You can customize the ramen to your liking. I added a regular soft boiled egg instead of a vegan egg. It was really delicious! Expect a lineup but it moved pretty fast. Waited about 30minutes. They give you the menu while you wait so it s very efficient. Vegetarian options: Vegan ramen option Dietary restrictions: Vegan ramen option

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

There is a bit of a lineup to get a table, but it is worth the wait. You can check the menu online, and you can also get a physical menu where you can check the items you want to order. The food was great. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options, and you can choose what to add to your ramen.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

One of the best ramens Ive tried here in Canada.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

There are several Ramen places in Vancouver and I never went to Danbo because of the line up. Friends visiting from out of town had it on their must try list. So we took a few cold beers and lineup on Robson. It took about 25 min. As you get closer, they provide some self serve menu / order sheet and pencils. Basically you fill in what you want, so somewhat a La carte. I had the regular with spices, added eggs, pickled veggies, rich broth and thin noodles. All of those are options. In conclusion, they are good, especially if you are vegetarian.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The BEST ramen in town Vegetarian options: The Vegan ramen is absolutely delicious!!!! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I didnt expect to love ramen this much !! The line is long so do not come if you are already hungry. While waiting, servers will give you menu and help you with questions. Service was great as well! I d recommend and visit again if I have a chance

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Best ramen I ve ever had! The noodles were fresh and the service is quick and sweet. A little after 1pm is a sweet time of no line up during the weekdays. The portions are a little small but the price matches up to that so no complaints!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

We stumbled upon this restaurant while exploring the area and were pleasantly surprised! Despite the initial line, we were seated quickly thanks to the efficient staff who took orders while we waited. The ramen was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The staff were friendly and attentive. Wed definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great authentic ramen!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The best ramen ive had. Dont matter how long the line is its worth 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I understand why there is a line out the door. Best ramen Ive ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Delicious and authentic ramen!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Love the vibes and its the best ramen Ive had! I recommend the miso ramen variant.

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Wouldnt wait in that line, though it does go fast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

One of the best ramens Ive ever had! Better even than many in Japan

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Queuing up at a ramen shop, the soup is rich and authentic Japanese barbecued pork ramen.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

If anyone has been to Tokyo in either Shinjuku or Shibuya, youll remember the popular franchise Ichiran Ramen. This is probably the closest re. taste, noodle quality, and broth richness than any ramen restaurant in Vancouver Ive been to. Its not to discredit the other ramen restaurants because they have their own unique flavors and style. However, after eating constantly at Ichiran, you memorize the taste etc. and this place reminds me of Tokyo. Amazing place. I come here way too much everytime I visit.

★★★
August 23, 2024

The food is great and very tasty. But theres too many FLIES! We sat at the bar section in front of the kitchen, and there were a lot of fruit flies clawing into the food. We ordered an add-on egg, but we saw the box of pre-prep eggs in front of us was full of fruit flies! W The whole meal we had was amazingly tasty, but we were so bad at waving those flies away... thats such ashamed as a Japnenes restaurant to have such hygiene standards. Obviously the staff knows very well about the situation. We talked to some waiters, and they just gave us an embarrassed smile. Apparently, this is not a single case, I also talked to some of my friends who also love going to this restaurant. They also said they saw a lot of fruit flies. Really hope the restaurant can deal with the problem and we will definitely visit again for those yummy ramen!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Worth the wait!!! Everything is just cooked to perfection. Will not go to other ramen places.

★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Im surprised by them charging each topping for a ramen.... First of all, we had to wait outside a bit for a seat, which is normal for a ramen shop in dt. Servers were very friendly greeting up with a menu ordering sheet, which gives some instructions on how to order food there. The sheet listed out some ramen items with no descriptions, like you cant tell whats in a certain ramen. Then we see there is a section showing some topping options for extra charge...we suspect there would be enough toppings on a bowl of ramen that we need any extra topping? But there was no servers to explain these of course. Not to mention this ordering sheet is very badly design, there are some not very common Japanese words with no English translation, we dont know kikurage or karashi Takara without going on Google translation. Of course there was no servers to explain to us since we are just customers waiting outside. This menu makes extremely inconvenient and confusing to read... When we finally got our seats, the servers took the order sheets and went straight to order...though I thought from my experiences of eating ramen these years, a shio ramen would go wrong, and normally a standard one comes with enough toppings for my appetite, so I didnt bother with adding any extra toppings. Surprisingly, the ramen came, with only two pieces of chasu and some onion...and the broth is extemely salty, not a fan of the noodle texture either. But I have to applause their chasu was done perfectly, in both the texture and flavors. Overall, not a fan of them charging for every topping, but I guess its way to show even more extension on customization. However, a suggestion for the restaurant: the menu sheet needs to show more clarification and inclusions (I dont think everyone understands every Japanese words here in Vancouver) Vegetarian options: They have a separate ordering sheet for vegetarians.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Pretty good if you dont have to wait

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We waited for about 10-15 minutes for the seat and it was definitely worth the wait! It was one of the best ramen I ve had in Vancouver! I m not a ramen person, but I still sometimes craves for this bowl of ramen. The thickness & firmness of the noodles and richness of the broth were customizable which was a nice touch. Ramen was very delicious, but gyoza was just alright. This restaurant is very small and crowded, so the dining experience isn t the best. If you re looking for a nice place to dine and have a casual night with friends, there are many other ramen restaurants around the area. But if you re looking for a very tasty and fulfilling bowl of ramen, this is definitely the go-to place!!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

These ramen are absolutely worth the wait in line! The flavors are incredibly rich, the broth is perfectly seasoned, and the noodles have just the right amount of bite. If you find yourself wanting more, just ask for kaedama an extra serving of noodles, either half or full! Whether youre a ramen enthusiast or simply looking for a satisfying meal, this place is sure to impress!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Best Ramen I ve ever tasted.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

It s simply amazing!!! It s worth every minute of waiting!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The most comforting bowl of happiness I never expected to have.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Well known place among locals, very small place with one of the best ramen in the city. Always there is a line, shorter for lunch longer for dinner. They give you a sheet with the options and you fill it up while you re in the line. You have to try the gyozas oh, and they have vegan options

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

i love danbo i go here everytime i visit vancouver the broth is sooo deep and creamy omfg like im a chronic broth drinker but the broth here i can down in one go (but i dont cause i wanna savour it) the lines are usually long unless you arrive ahead of time. the lil ramen order form was really cute and the service the was also great!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I ordered Vegan Negi-goma Ramen which was delicious and delivered hot & spicy just the way I like it The staff were so attentive & the atmosphere was amazing. Totally worth the one hour wait time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

We knew we needed to try ramen in Vancouver but with a four year old on our last night in town, we were not going to be able to wait in line for another sit down restaurant. Instead we ordered take out! It was amazing! The broth is unbelievably good and my son called it his favorite meal ever! Dont let the lines stop you from trying Danbo!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

4.5/5 stars We visited Ramen Danbo on a weekday afternoon, eager to try it out despite the no-reservation policy. The long queue was expected, but what surprised us was the efficient system they had in place. Servers handed out customizable menus to each person in line, allowing us to decide on our orders while waiting. This streamlined process got us seated and served quickly, making the wait fly by. The atmosphere is simple and basic, but the service is top-notch - warm, friendly, and lightning-fast. We appreciated the option to make our meal more substantial with a drink and gyozas at a cost-effective price. The ramen exceeded our expectations! My husbands non-vegetarian ramen and my vegan ramen were both delicious, leaving us extremely satisfied. The customization options and generous portions made it well worth the hype, especially considering the price point. Highly recommended to everyone visiting Vancouver!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

This is a restaurant where you usually have to wait in line, but fortunately we didnt have to wait long. It is a system where you select the type of noodles, broth strength, toppings, etc. to order. The portion was not large and the taste was just right.