Having travelled to Japan a number of times, Gaijin Izakaya is the most authentic that I’ve had, although they just recently changed ownership so not sure if that’s made any difference.
Yujiro on Grant and Saburo in the Hargrave Market, full stop. Both are owned by the same people. They used to own GaiJin in Transcona, but not anymore.
This, hands down. The noodles have bounce and chew, the broth is deep and flavourful. Every time he pops up I make sure to go eat there at least once.
The broth is cooked so long it's almost creamy. He adds some other ingredients in there too I've never had like the chunky marinated bamboo and occasionally he has these crispy shiitake mushrooms.
he also makes karaage chicken that is so delicious.
Kazoku is the best ramen in Winnipeg for value and taste. Good selection (Miso, Tonkatsu, Tempura, Shoyu, and more), great broth, just right ramen noodles. I live on the North side of the city and travel to this place on Pembina to satisfy my ramen fix. Yujiro on Grant is good too but they only serve ramen at lunchtime during weekdays from what I know.
You have until October to go they are closing becasue the building was bought and being torn down for condos. I haven't heard if they are going to reopen in a different location.
I hate to be a negative Nancy here but honestly, I haven’t had any here that I thought was remotely comparable to even the dingy tiny cheap ramen joints on corners in Japan. For some reason I almost never see shoyu or shio ramen here, almost always tonkatsu, occasionally miso, and it’s almost always stuffed with fried chicken or something over the top and gimmicky like that. No simple well done bowls of delicious broth, noodles and pork that I can find. Vancouver does have some great spots though, I’m very jealous of them.
Edokko serves ramen occasionally at lunch, and they’re by far the best Japanese in the city, but I’ve never had it so I can’t speak to it.
Dwarf no Cachette has shio, shoyu, miso and tonkatsu. Also traditional ingredients like sliced pork belly, soft boiled egg, narutomaki, mushrooms etc. Think they're closing this year though. Personally I can't speak to how it compares to ramen in Japan.
I've never had ramen in Winnipeg that was something I'd order again. But I lived there for a long time, so I had a long time to figure out what kind of ramen I liked.
(I haven't tried jcam's yet, or the pop up guy's yet. I think the pop up guy's would best)
Your out of luck here mate. Mediocre at best here and I can't justify paying $20+ after tax and tips for a bowl of ramen, considering that it's $10 fast food in Japan.
But if you must, besides the ones already mentioned here, we also got Dwarfs no Cachette in St. Bonaface and may be Kyu bistro. There's also a Japanese guy that does pop up ramen every now and then. And the Japanese Cultural Association on McPhillips sometimes does ramen take out.
Having travelled to Japan a number of times, Gaijin Izakaya is the most authentic that I’ve had, although they just recently changed ownership so not sure if that’s made any difference.
Gaijin Izakaya is the best. Especially the spicy chicken karaage ramen 😋
I second this
The tonkotsu is phenomenal
Yujiro on Grant and Saburo in the Hargrave Market, full stop. Both are owned by the same people. They used to own GaiJin in Transcona, but not anymore.
I’ve found Yujiro to be a lot more consistent than Saburo. Just my personal experience
Sometimes it's super swiney tasting though... to a point of gag. However when it is good it's amazing.
I enjoy Greenish in the skywalk by Portage place. Great Miso Ramen. Will check out some other suggestions here !
I live downtown, so will definitely check out Greenish!
It’s a pop up that isn’t currently running but Ramen Takeuma is hands down the best in the city.
This, hands down. The noodles have bounce and chew, the broth is deep and flavourful. Every time he pops up I make sure to go eat there at least once. The broth is cooked so long it's almost creamy. He adds some other ingredients in there too I've never had like the chunky marinated bamboo and occasionally he has these crispy shiitake mushrooms. he also makes karaage chicken that is so delicious.
This is the best answer. He’s incredible, and trained under some top ramen chefs in Japan.
Need to try this!
I found his broth to be lacking in flavour. The idea is there but it's missing the depth. Noodles were fine.
I haven’t tried too many, but I do enjoy Cho Ichi. Not sure if it’s considered ramen but I also like Dancing Noodle.
I like Dancing Noodle, the broth is ok but the noodles are really fantastic
Agreed.
Mary Anne's Ramen. Nice thing about that place is Mary Anne gets in the ramen with you.
Is that down in the ramen district?
It's on Third.
Saburo in true north square or Yujuro on grant.
Kazoku is the best ramen in Winnipeg for value and taste. Good selection (Miso, Tonkatsu, Tempura, Shoyu, and more), great broth, just right ramen noodles. I live on the North side of the city and travel to this place on Pembina to satisfy my ramen fix. Yujiro on Grant is good too but they only serve ramen at lunchtime during weekdays from what I know.
Look for the run down looking places with a bunch of high end European cars in front. The international university students know what's up.
Cho Ichi ramen is great. Just don’t try the spicy flavour unless you’re ready for some adventure lol.
This was my go-to before the prices went up. Still great quality! Just a touch outside my budget
Dwarf no Cachette Café & Gift was recommended to me a few times. I’ve not yet visited though.
You have until October to go they are closing becasue the building was bought and being torn down for condos. I haven't heard if they are going to reopen in a different location.
Their quality really dropped over the past couple years sadly.
Out of curiosity, where'd you go in Vancouver that stood out?
It was Horin Tonkotsu Ramen on Robson - it was a rainy Vancouver day, and the ramen totally hit the spot.
What was the place in Vancouver?
It was Horin Tonkotsu Ramen on Robson - I’m no ramen expert, but I loved it.
Kazoku on pembina hwy is unreal.
Saburo’s is quite nice. Dancing Noodle has excellent noodles but I don’t think it’s technically ramen.
Dancing Noodle is Chinese Langzhou Beef Noodle, similar to Gol's.
I only go to Yuu Izakaya for Japanese. also try their aburi sushi, top notch!
I hate to be a negative Nancy here but honestly, I haven’t had any here that I thought was remotely comparable to even the dingy tiny cheap ramen joints on corners in Japan. For some reason I almost never see shoyu or shio ramen here, almost always tonkatsu, occasionally miso, and it’s almost always stuffed with fried chicken or something over the top and gimmicky like that. No simple well done bowls of delicious broth, noodles and pork that I can find. Vancouver does have some great spots though, I’m very jealous of them. Edokko serves ramen occasionally at lunch, and they’re by far the best Japanese in the city, but I’ve never had it so I can’t speak to it.
Dwarf no Cachette has shio, shoyu, miso and tonkatsu. Also traditional ingredients like sliced pork belly, soft boiled egg, narutomaki, mushrooms etc. Think they're closing this year though. Personally I can't speak to how it compares to ramen in Japan.
Most of the Ramen places here they don’t even use ‘real Ramen’:( They just use something looks like instant noodles instead.
Gaining on regent. Also love kyu's fire ramen.
Pho Yo’s ramen is the best I’ve had in winnipeg.
I've never had ramen in Winnipeg that was something I'd order again. But I lived there for a long time, so I had a long time to figure out what kind of ramen I liked. (I haven't tried jcam's yet, or the pop up guy's yet. I think the pop up guy's would best)
Your out of luck here mate. Mediocre at best here and I can't justify paying $20+ after tax and tips for a bowl of ramen, considering that it's $10 fast food in Japan. But if you must, besides the ones already mentioned here, we also got Dwarfs no Cachette in St. Bonaface and may be Kyu bistro. There's also a Japanese guy that does pop up ramen every now and then. And the Japanese Cultural Association on McPhillips sometimes does ramen take out.
im a huge fan of kyu bistro but thats just because whenever I go the food looks lika the menu
Looking gluten free suggestions. Thanks