Ramen Restaurants near Scarborough, ON

“🍜 **Ajisen Ramen | Midland & McNicoll**

Finally got to try Ajisen Ramen after hearing so many good things about it. I came in with pretty high expectations, especially after having Japanese food in Japan.

The restaurant is small and simple, but I actually liked the minimalist Japanese atmosphere. It felt cozy and authentic.

We ordered Ajisen Ramen with a little spice, Beef Gyudon, Takoyaki, Crispy Gyoza, Chicken Karaage, Pork Tonkatsu Curry, Steak Teppanyaki, and Chicken Fried Rice.

**Beef Gyudon 🥩🍚**
Really good! The beef was tender, juicy, and had that familiar Japanese style flavor. I personally would have liked it a little saltier, but overall, a solid gyudon.

**Takoyaki 🐙**
One of my favorites of the night! The flavor and texture reminded me of the takoyaki we had in Japan. I just wished there were a little more octopus inside, but I would definitely order this again.

**Crispy Gyoza 🥟**
Crispy, tasty, and exactly what you would expect from a classic gyoza. Good, but probably not something I would specifically come back for.

**Ajisen Ramen 🍜**
The noodles were perfectly cooked and the broth had a nice balance with a subtle spicy kick. It had a more authentic Japanese character compared with many ramen places here in Canada.

It didn’t blow me away, but that may be because my expectations are high after trying ramen in Japan. Still, I really enjoyed it.

**Chicken Karaage 🍗**
Another highlight! Perfectly fried on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside. Great seasoning and a very authentic taste. Crispy, juicy, flavorful, and not greasy. Definitely a must order for me.

**Pork Tonkatsu Curry 🍛**
This one surprised me. My first bite didn’t impress me much, but the more I ate, the more I liked it. By the end, I was loving it!

The curry had a comforting depth of flavor, and the tonkatsu was perfectly cooked, crispy outside and juicy inside without being overcooked. This dish actually made me appreciate Japanese curry more.

**Steak Teppanyaki 🥩**
Cooked perfectly medium rare, juicy and flavorful. Good teppanyaki, although I wouldn’t consider it a premium steak.

**Chicken Fried Rice 🍳**
Good and flavorful, but not one of my favorites. I would choose the gyudon over this on my next visit.

⭐ ****

Ajisen Ramen gave us a really enjoyable Japanese dining experience. Not every dish was a wow moment, but everything was good, the staff were friendly, and the prices were very reasonable.

For the quality, portions, and price, I really can’t complain. I’d definitely come back, especially for the **takoyaki, karaage, gyudon, and tonkatsu curry**. 🇯🇵🍜“

“Friendly staff, clean restaurant, delicious food.“

“Had a wonderful experience here! The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and very clean, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. The food was delicious and well prepared, with every dish full of flavor. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming, making me feel right at home. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality and portions you receive. Highly recommend, and I look forward to coming back!!!!“

“It is a 5🌟 Ramen you must try!“

“╭━━━⚠️ 𝘐𝘔𝘗𝘖𝘙𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌 ⚠️━━━╮ 💥 𝙄𝙈𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙍𝙀𝘿 💥“

“Amazingly yummy ramen, definitely recommending for anyone who wants a nice soup.“

“Food is delicious and service is fast. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.“

“very nice noodle and the dumpling is super good“

“One of the best ramen I've had.“

“I love Ramen 🍜 this my real favourite,“

“Excellent food. Love the ramen here. It is tasty and cozy.

The workers are kind and helpful. They offered water as I was waiting to pick up my food and the chef made a point to greet me as I was leaving which was really kind and made me feel valued.“

“Loved this place, came with my family and the service was amazing . The food was to die for. And they honestly were really amazing with my kids. I know it’s hard to take your family out sometimes and sometimes you share what you all have. But how they treated us so amazing with sharing the meal with my family of 4, and we only ordered 2 meals. And the waitress was so amazing because my kids really wanted tot try the ice cream but it wasn’t in the budget… but she saw how bad they wanted it and gave it to them on the house. I’m telling you now I will be coming here a lot more.“

“We had such a wonderful meal at Oji Seichi, and honestly, everything about the experience was top notch. From the moment you walk in, you can tell how thoughtfully the entire place has been curated. The space is beautifully aesthetic, with a distinctly Japanese feel, and even the little details throughout the restaurant make it feel like so much more than just a place to grab a meal.

They also have an amazing selection of restaurant merchandise and gift bags, along with frozen items you can take home and make yourself, including gyoza and noodles. There are also bottles of chili oil and different sauces, which made it very tempting to stock up before leaving!

The staff were incredible—so friendly, attentive and genuinely excited to chat with us about the menu. They walked us through their process, shared recommendations and explained some of their speciality items, which made the whole experience feel really personal.

We started with the chicken katsu sandwich, which was absolutely delightful. The dankatsu sauce was tangy and salty, the cabbage was shredded super thin, and the pickled daikon added the perfect crunchy, slightly acidic bite. The steamed bun was fluffy and soft and brought everything together perfectly. We added fries to the sandwich, which came with their nori ranch—a really fun twist on a traditional ranch. It had so much flavour, and you can tell their sauces are made in-house.

The standout for me, though, was the spicy sesame ramen. It started as a seasonal special but was so popular that they ended up putting it on the permanent menu—and for very good reason. The broth was incredibly rich and flavourful with the perfect amount of spice. It had a real kick, but it wasn’t so spicy that you couldn’t actually enjoy the flavours. The noodles were chewy, fresh and had exactly the right texture. The pork belly practically fell apart and had this beautiful grilled flavour, while the egg was perfectly jammy in the middle—exactly what you want in a bowl of ramen.

You can tell that every component here has been carefully considered, from the food and sauces to the atmosphere and the service. Nothing feels like an afterthought, and that attention to detail really comes through.

They even have a loyalty program where your 11th ramen is free, which is dangerous because I will absolutely be taking advantage of that!

I’ll definitely be going back again and again—not just for the delicious food, but also because the staff were so warm and fun to chat with. Oji Seichi is one of those places where you leave already thinking about what you’re going to order next time. Absolutely loved it!“

“Grabbed a late lunch here on Saturday around 2pm and the place was still buzzing, which says something about the food. Went with the Kinton Ramen classic and the tare was rich without being heavy, plus the chashu was perfectly soft, not chewy at all. Staff kept the pace moving even with a line out the door, checking in without hovering, which I appreciate after eating at way too many ramen spots on the road. Seating was tighter than I expected given the crowd, but the open kitchen setup gave the whole space a nice energy that made the wait worth it.“

“😋.........................“

“This place seems to have gotten better in the past few years and has stayed consistent. Always surprised how well their tonkotsu black broth turns out compared to other ramen places.

Have definitely tried other well reviewed ramen shops downtown
but something here just clicks better than those others.

It has become my comfort food whenever I have some time to spare at union station. Good flavors.“

“It is a 5🌟 Ramen you must try!“

“Everything they serve is really good. I LOVE the kara tsukemen (noodles out, spicy hot). Their staff and management are tremendous: very efficient, aware, professional and friendly. 👍👍👍👍👍❤️“

“It is a 5🌟 Ramen you must try!“

“My go-to ramen spot, other places can't compare. Broth is always so rich and creamy. I'm super picky about ramen eggs; most restaurants don't let them marinate enough and the inside is still white, but it's always perfectly marinated with a jammy yolk here.“

“Love the atmosphere. The food was piping hot and the quality was top notch. I recommend for any one who hasn’t gone to ramen before or veterans.“

“Nice setup, friendly server, good selections for side dishes“

“It is a 5🌟 Ramen you must try!“

“First and foremost, I’ve been looking for this dish (hiyashi-tchyuuka) in Canada for years and this is the first place I’ve seen it! I may be biased but for that alone I’ll give 5 stars.

You’ll have to put yourself out there and wave down a server, which some may say adds to the Japanese authenticity, but isn’t up to Canadian standards.

Great taste in music the Japanized superhero art, as well as the general atmosphere! I only docked a star for the in-your-face AI paintings.“

“Reallly nice!!! Fresh sushi and best service i ever had😭🥰🥰ok this will be my sushi place!!! Get inside the building, go downstairs, and turn a circle to find the place.(if u see new balance, turn left, then keep going straight and turn on the left hand side) It is A bit hard to find but exactly worth to do this! It is near st Andrew so traffic is convienent🥰🥰🥰“

“Been looking for an alternative go to after the decline of kinton ramen…. I have found it, and it is Ajisen! I got the spicy vegan miso in the beyond meat ramen, and it was absolutely delicious, and i can confidently say that I will be back very soon. I love how customizable the ramen bowls are and how many soups you can pick. Having proper vegan options is extremely important and this is the only ramen place that does it that i have found. Also the service was excellent as well! I went on a monday afternoon and it was quiet.“

“Another great meal, *****“

“It is a 5🌟 Ramen you must try!“

“Great service and delicious food 👍“

“We walked in for noodles and enjoyed them! You can walk by and see the workers hand pull the noodles which is fun. We tried the braised beef brisket noodles and the traditional beef, I liked the braised beef more. The noodles were thick and delicious, you can custom choose your noodle size as well. Great for a quick dinner, we’ll be coming back!“