Tokiwa Ramen - Edmonton

Tokiwa Ramen is absolutely the best! I come here whenever I have the chance and always leave happy and full. I only wish the tables were a little bit more private, but since it is a small space, I understand it. Be prepared to pay cash or debit only!

Overall, very good. Ramen was perfectly done, al dente. Tried the spicy miso, Hokkaido miso, and feature ramen: chicken karaage ramen. Spicy miso had great flavour, good depth of broth but wish it was spicier. The chicken karaage ramen was good with a nice, light broth. The red onion made it interesting but did not love the arugula as it was overpowering the delicate broth. The gyozas were pretty good and perfectly fried. The men in the group felt the noodles were skimpy and ended up ordering an extra bowl of noodles to share.Don’t love the rushed and crowded atmosphere of the restaurant. They put 5 of us at a 4 person table with a very rickety folding chair. Very tight for the person sitting at the end, bumping into the table behind. Fine for a quick lunch but definitely not a place you’re welcome to linger at. It’s good but I don’t need to go back.

Delicious ramen restaurant. This spot gets REALLY busy during lunch time. Be prepared to wait a bit. My party was seated at a big table with others eating beside us. The vibe was fun and authentic. The space was bright and airy with high ceilings. I can’t speak to the cleanliness of the washrooms. The service did a great job. They stayed friendly and happy thru all the crazy lunch hour. And the food was delicious! I would go back.Note: if you want gluten-free and/or sustainably raised meat, this place is NOT for

Loved the Black Garlic Ramen! The garlic was subtle not overpowering.The IPA… for my taste not hoppy enough but the name is clever.My ratings:1 star do not go here! Stay away!!2 stars I do not recommend it.3 stars alright to good. I would not return here but you MAY enjoy it.4 stars I recommend it! Yes, I’d like to return.5 stars drop everything now and come here! You are missing out fo shizzle!!

Overall, the noodles are good but soup seems lacking. Definitely had interesting topping choices, no bamboo shoots but shoyu black fungus. The bowls are full of taste but lacking "aroma. "Black garlic tonkotsu shoyu tare is heavy on shiitake mushroom taste and umami, has a roasted flavor from the black garlic oilYuzu shio chicken super strong yuzu taste from the oil on top, light clear broth but not as good as other yuzu shio chicken soup ramen that I have had.Small chicken rice bowl standard, a bit on the sweet umami side from the sauce, generous amount of green onion garnishThe table condiments include pickled chili sauce/oil and rice vinegar