A hidden gem in mimico serving authentic Japanese food in a comfortable and compact setting.
The chef was friendly and immediately recognized my friend and I have never been to his restaurant. This shows that the chef pays attention to each and every customer and remembers them. He engaged in conversation before taking our orders which made me feel more like a guest rather than a customer.
The tonkotsu shoyu ramen was delicious and was packed with a generous serving of noodles. Trust me, you get your money's worth of noodles. The pork slices were soft and cooked well. The broth tasted rich and flavourful, but seemed a tad oily. Overall, the ramen was a good choice and I would get it again.
I also tried the Japanese poutine, which was delicious as well, and generously portioned.
From the food to the service, this establishment was a pleasant experience. Nobuya would be exponentially busier if located in a better and more visible area.
Lastly, be prepared to wait around 30-40 minutes if there are other people. It seems that he runs the business by himself.