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Santouka Ramen Toronto

Posted By Jennifer Ho Mar 02 2014 · 0 comments · Dining Out

Santouka Ramen Toronto

As one of the most multicultural cities in the world, Toronto is home to a large population of new immigrants, most notably from East and South East Asia. Communities have settled across the GTA, setting up restaurants and businesses that fuse old culture with new culture, bringing elements of “back home” to Toronto life in surprising and delicious ways – cue the multitude of Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican restaurants (the list goes on) that define the city. It’s no surprise then that a wealth of top notch Japanese restaurants can be found in Toronto.

Santouka Ramen Toronto Green Tea

Green Tea

One of my favourites is Santouka Ramen, located on Dundas St. E, just by Ryerson University. You should know that there are lineups (even in negative degree winter weather), but waiting is worth it. If you want to be a bit more crafty and are willing to compromise on the time that you eat, check it out at lunchtime during the week or when it first opens for dinner and you should be able to get a table in a flash.

Santouka Ramen Toronto Kara Tsuke-men, Spicy Soya Sauce

Kara Tsuke-men, Spicy Soya Sauce

There are only two types of tsuke-men on the menu, one with a soy dipping sauce, and the other made with the same base but levelled up on the spice. Feeling inspired after watching David Chang’s The Mind of Chef noodle episode, tsuke-men was a no-brainer choice for me. Cold ramen noodles – twice the portion size of regular ramen – are served alongside a bowl of deep, flavorful, spicy broth that instantly gives the noodles a ton of punch. The soft boiled egg, slabs of fatty, tender pork and mushrooms make this an unforgettable dish.

Santouka Ramen Toronto Toroniku Shoyu Ramen

Toroniku Shoyu Ramen

The toroniku shoyu ramen has an amazingly creamy, velvety smooth taste. WIth a broth made from pork bones simmered for hours (the base for all great ramen broths) and soy sauce flavored cha-shu on the side, this bowl is a classic for those who long for a more traditional taste of Japan.

Santouka Ramen Toronto Kara Miso Ramen

Kara Miso Ramen

Santouka Ramen Toronto Kara Miso Ramen, Simmered Pork Bowl Combo

Kara Miso Ramen, Simmered Pork Bowl Combo

Santouka Ramen Toronto Toroniku Kara Miso Ikura Bowl Combo

Toroniku Kara Miso Ikura Bowl Combo

Toroniku Kara Miso Ramen

Toroniku Kara Miso Ramen

The kara miso is the bowl I’ve ordered the most often from Santouka: as a single serving and as a a combo, with negi meshi pork (so tender) or ikura. Brilliant, brilliant stuff. The noodles are bouncy and supple and take in the flavours of the broth superbly well. Strongly recommend you try this one, especially if you like a bit of a kick in your ramen.

Miso Ramen

Miso Ramen

Miso is probably the most famous type of broth to exit Japan and make its way into mainstream vocabularies. The miso ramen here does it justice – after tasting Santouka’s version, you can see why miso is so popular.

Matcha Mochi

Matcha Mochi

Check the the special dessert menu at your table to see what kind of sweets Santouka has in store for you. We had the chance to try the matcha mochi, which came diced up in bite sized cubes. Rolled in matcha powder, the mochi has a slightly bitter/sweet taste, perfect for those who prefer subtler, less sweet desserts.

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