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What we had: tonkotsu black ramen (tried both thick and thin noodles), spicy tantan ramen (thin noodle), tomato ramen (thin noodle), spicy slow cooked wings, green tea cheesecake
(We had this over multiple visits. We don't eat THAT much.)
Taste: 9/10
Their broth is thick and flavourful and the ramen is chewy. Out of the ones we've tried (tonkotsu black, tomato, spicy tantan), they've all been pretty good. We prefer the thin noodle over the thick noodle. One of the best parts about their bowls is the the egg. The egg white is cooked but tender, and the yolk is runny. It's so good (would recommend the extra egg option for $1.50).
The slow cooked wings were not so impressive. They tasted like they were cooked for a little too long and the meat was getting old. Would not get those again.
We always finish our meal with a green tea cheesecake. Their cheesecake is light but flavourful. Next time we will try the tofu cheesecake.
Value: 7/10
4-6$ for the appetizers, 9-10$ for the ramen (you can include extra meat, eggs, veges etc. for 1-2$ per item). 4$ for the cheesecake.
**Average cost per diner: 16$ After Tax+Tip
Service/Convenience: 7/10
The place is fairly easy to locate, though they don't have a large sign saying "Sansotei" or anything. You'll most likely recognize the store by the line of people waiting outside. Due to the limited space inside the restaurant, they make patrons wait outside even during winter. Sometimes the wait could be more than 30 minutes (we never wait that long but we've seen really long lines of more than 10 people). Once you're in, they are very polite and efficient. However, due to language barriers, they sometimes mix up your order or has trouble with bill splitting.
Would go back? Yes, their savoury ramen soup is great for warming up in the winter.
Would recommend to friend? Yes, if they like soup noodles.
Similar places: Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, and probably any other ramen store but we've only been to Sansotei and Santouka
**Disclaimer: Average cost per diner constitutes the amount (per person) we eat to get full without drinks. Total cost is usually divided between 2 diners, one of whom can regularly eat 7 slices of XL pizza (16") in one sitting.
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