With all the ramen shops in Toronto, I always have a hard time choosing which one to go to!
I went to Santouka on a Thursday morning around 11:30 and fortunately, I was able to avoid the line-ups! Seating is pretty limited since the location is small so I would advise you to come during non-peak hours if you want to be seated quickly. One thing I love about dining at Santouka is that you don't feel the cold air every time the door opens, unlike Sansotei.
I ordered the Miso Ramen ($11) and it was delicious! The pork was absolutely delicious and I love how they include bamboo shoots in their ramen. Their portions are a bit smaller than other ramen places but I find it absolutely perfect since I can finish it without feeling too full.
I also tried their gyoza (5 pieces for $5.50) but unfortunately, I just found them to be okay. They weren't very crispy and I probably wouldn't order them again.
They do impose a minimum spending limit of $10 per person which is understandable since they are pretty small. However, I don't think it's really fair to impose this rule when the restaurant is nearly empty..
Atmosphere: 4/5 | Service: 4/5 | Price: 5/5