Taishoken Ramen

Quick and easy. Limited seating available but good for take-out.

Taishoken Ramen (大勝軒) has long been known for its fantastic Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles), but on our recent visit, we decided to try out and explore other items on their menu, Yakisoba and Kimchi Chashu Ramen.

Yakisoba: The stir-fried noodles were perfectly cooked with just the right texture—not too soft or firm. The savoury-sweet sauce perfectly complemented the veggies and pork, resulting in a flavoured dish.

Kimchi Chashu Ramen: This dish was a delightful blend of flavours, with the savoury chashu pork, spicy kimchi, and flavorful broth creating a mouthwatering combination. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the mild spiciness added a kick to each bite.

We couldn't resist pairing our ramen with gyoza. This time, we decided to try the Okonomi Gyoza and were not disappointed. The pan-fried gyoza was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the generous topping of Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) added an extra layer of flavour. Plus, the Japanese mayo on the side was the perfect finishing touch.

Overall, we had a fantastic meal at Taishoken. The food and service were delicious; we'll definitely return soon. We highly recommend it to any ramen lover!

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Food: 🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜Must Try!
Service: 👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👩‍🍳
Kids: 👶👶👶👶 Kids usually love noodles 🍜 and gyoza. 🥟.
Presentation: 📷📷📷
Parking: Parking can be challenged in the neighbourhood.
Tips:
📝 Convenient pre or post-game dining location near BC Place.
📝Generous portions encourage sharing for a diverse taste experience.
📝Don't just stick to ramen; try their tasty side dishes like gyoza, chashu plate, and don bowl.
Would I Return: Yes 👱‍♀️🤓

It’s quite a small and cramped restaurant but it’s well worth it for the quality of service and the ramen that they serve. You might have to wait so be prepared to stand outside.

I highly recommend their tsukemen ramen with cold noodles and karamiso soup. It’s a little bit spicy but rich with flavour and the noodles have the perfect texture.

We also tried their miso tonkotsu ramen, which was also pretty great, but I wouldn’t say that it’s as good as the tsukemen.

Their sides were pretty good, I recommend okonomi gyoza if you want something to complement the ramen.

Overall, I highly recommend the this restaurant if you want to try one of the best tsukemen ramens in Vancouver!

🍜 I’M CRAVING SOME NOODS 🍜

We finally had the chance to try out @taishokencanada last week and it definitely hit all the right spots.

This small ramen shop on the edge of Chinatown has been serving their signature Tsukemen and Aton lotus ramens for years now. I remember always walking past this ramen shop and being enticed by the smell of their broth wagging out onto the street. And now that I’ve had the chance to try their ramen, I’m beating myself up for not stepping through the doors sooner.

Their signature Tsukemen (dipping ramen) is one of the better ones that I’ve tried in Vancouver. You eat Tsukemen by dipping the dry noodles into a condensed broth and slurping it up bite by bite. Once you’re finished with the noodles, you can even ask for a clear broth to dilute your dipping broth so that you can enjoy a post-ramen soup. We tried all three of the Tsukemen broths—original, karamaiso, and spicy. My personal favourite was definitely the spicy, even though I’m not usually a fan of spicy soups. I just found that one to have the most depth of flavour. The noodles were also perfectly chewy but still bouncy at the same time.

Their Creamy Tomato ramen though, stole both of our hearts. Each strand of noodle was coated in that delicious tangy, sweet, and umami broth. The melted cheese topping also gave each bite a super rich cream flavour. Even the tofu was soaked in that tomato flavour. My best friend and I couldn’t stop slurping this one. This ramen is also vegetarian friendly—and I promise you will not be disappointed.

We also tried out their Okonomi Gyoza as an appetizer which was really delicious as well. I really enjoyed the added flavour from the bonito flakes and okonomiyaki sauce. The bottoms of the gyoza were perfectly seared, giving each bite a nice crunch.

If you guys haven’t checked this place out yet, I would definitely recommend you stop by the next time you’re in the area. I haven’t been this satisfied by a bowl of ramen in quite a while.

What’s your favourite type of ramen?

⭐️9/10
🤵🏼‍♀️10/10
💵$$ (aprox. $20/person)
📍Taishoken Ramen | 515 Abbott St, Vancouver

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I ordered the original. The food itself was not bad, but not great either. Nothing to write home about in my opinion. The service was sufficient.

The price is really good tho! If you want cheap but good tsukemen, Id recommend.

I wouldn't consider this a destination restaurant for ramen but it has a cozy interior, and is a convenient spot to have dinner before a Canucks game. Food is pretty good, not spectacular. Nice server. There's only one single bathroom but it was spacious and clean.

Super delicious for a very good price. The ramen portions are decently sized and I highly recommend the green tea which is only $2 (plus refill of hot water). Very nice atmosphere and great customer service. All in all 5/5!

We ordered tsukemen and couple of other miso ramen. Didn’t know how to properly eat tsukemen, so ended up pouring the entire broth into noodle, instead of dipping it in the broth 😅 Well, it still tasted excellent! Broth was rich and thick, and noodle had great texture. The only thing is I wish pork belly were more tender. Still loved the overall experience 😋🍜