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| - I have been here a few times and enjoyed my experience here. Richmond Hill doesn't offer much ramen options , so you either have to travel to Markham, downtown, or Yonge Street, not until recently Kinton Ramen established in the area. It is a small restaurant, the seating is less than 30 people with casual ambience. Take out is available. This is not a chain restaurant more like a family run type restaurant.
Customer service is definitely great here even with one wait staff. She hosts and waits tables. She is very nice and friendly. She does remember customers who comes often. You are offered tea or water to start and are brought quickly to your table.
The menu is small which is typical for small restaurants to ease food and pricing management, maybe slightly more options than Sansotei Raman (Markham Location) regarding the appetizers. The price is reasonable with the portions you get, which makes this place more economical than other ramen places I have went (i.e. Sansotei, Hokkaido. and Ajisen) However, I do wish they update their menu instead of crossing out the unavailable items and new pricing, especially with the new competition in the area.
Taste wise is good but not specticular. I generally order the House Tonkotsu Ramen with one appetizer. The ramen isn't memorable, but if you need to satisfy your ramen craving, it did the job for me, especially with portion and price ratio. I am always full after going to this place. So I can't really complain.
I wouldn't say this place is authentic, but it is sufficient. I have eaten at Sansotei and Hokkaido ramen in downtown Toronto locations, which have more authenticity than Koi Sakana, since they are run by Japanese people. Just because the ramen isn't made by Japanese people doesn't mean it is bad. So if you are the type who is loves authentic ramen, then this place isn't for you.
Overall, good experience with decent food to satisfy my craving without burning a hole in my wallet, and with good customer service, which is why I give 4/5 stars for this place. I would go to other ramen places only if I was craving for a particular type of ramen that this place doesn't offer like Tomato Ramen. If you are price conscious and not looking for authenticity, then this is the place for you.
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