4.9
Superb
134 Reviews
88 West Pender Street, Vancouver · 5.53 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Black Ramen Creamy Chicken Broth
- Classic Ramen
- Tonkotsu Ramen
- Fresh Garlic
“One of the countless beauties of Japanese cuisine is the quiet grace of its tableware—pieces that serve their purpose without demanding the spotlight. It is a level of pairing you rarely find anywhere else in the world. Plates, bowls, small condiment dishes, spoons, and chopsticks feel so deliberately curated that they seem custom-designed for a single, specific dish. Yet, I’ve often wondered: is this exquisite tableware truly essential to experiencing the soul of Japanese food? My visit to Torimaru Ramen today proved that it isn’t. Their rich, velvety chicken paitan ramen instantly brought back memories of the early days of Marutama Ramen in Vancouver. With its slender white noodles, perfectly seasoned soft-boiled egg, and the option for kaedama (extra noodles), Torimaru captures all the hallmark comforts of classic tonkotsu while delivering the refined elegance of modern, new-wave ramen. Come to think of it, ramen as everyday comfort food was born from humble food carts to begin with—a world away from all that ornate tableware. If you aren't quite accustomed to the intense richness of a concentrated chicken broth, their complimentary fresh garlic and chili oil offer an effortless, customizable gateway into their star dish. My only wish? I really hope they consider offering a larger paper takeout bowl down the road—because then, I wouldn't hesitate to order a triple portion of extra noodles.”