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| - It was my second visit to Raijin on a Wednesday at 12 p.m. Unlike a lot of other ramen places around Ryerson, there was no line-up, which was great. A lot of tables were open since lunch basically just started. Raijin is also located very close to College Station (about a 5 minute walk).
For both of my visits, I came with a friend. It's much easier to grab a spot if you have about two people. I decided to just get the regular-sized Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen. The broth was thick and creamy, so there was a lot of flavour to it. The noodles also had a great texture and were not overcooked. Although I do disagree with some Yelpers below that Raijin gives the same amount of noodles as Kinton; this not true. As someone with a big appetite, I definitely would get extra noodles if I wanted to be more filled up or perhaps even order a large size. Unfortunately, Raijin only gives one piece of meat, unlike other restaurants that give two. I was also a bit disappointed since the meat had a lot of fat to it as well. My friend ordered the Tonkotsu Miso ramen, and felt that this was also a disappointment for her as well. However, the meat did have a good texture, but it didn't exactly melt in my mouth. I'm also a really big fan of soft-boiled eggs, but I would've preferred it if the yolk was more runny, like at Sansotei.
I did get the ramen combo during my first visit, and I remember that it was pretty filling although it only comes with a small ramen. The rice bowl was a nice addition to the meal and the salad had a nice dressing on it.
The service was pretty average. The server provided us with water without us having to ask for it. Our ramen also arrived pretty quickly.
Overall, although the ramen did taste good, I felt that it was more ordinary compared to other notable restaurants like Sansotei, Santouka, and Kinton. I would definitely come to Raijin again if I didn't want to wait in line during a busy lunch or dinner period. However, I would visit the other ramen restaurants around the area if I had time to spare.
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