I'm a bit disappointed because I came in after reading several reviews and had high expectations. Though, even if I had no expectations, I think I still would've been disappointed.
Other reviewers had stated:
- service is fast and efficient (It wasn't. After submitting our order, it took 25 minutes to bring out our ramen. We also timed the table next to us to see how long their noodles took, also 25 minutes.
- soup base is the best (We found our soup base too salty)
- portions are generous and good value (we found it to be the opposite. Both our ramen portions were average size and the MEAT was just 2 thin and tiny slices per bowl. The meat portion was far below average compared to other ramen houses) - personally, this was the final blow.
- The karaage don add-on was decent, but the price was $4.80... I suppose the price of it went up from $3.9 over the past few months.
I'm not sure if Ramen Isshin wants to turn higher profits by charging more and skimping out on meat, but I feel like I've missed the bus on when this restaurant was of "Exceptional value"
Here are a few positive points:
- service was friendly
- decor was very nice
- some ramen orders come with seeds on the side for you to crush; a fun little gimmick.
- it's at Bathurst & College, highly accessible