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| - Unlike the expensive and overrated Santouka, Ramen Raijin actually recognizes it is within the Ryerson campus precinct, and will offer students a small discount on their meal. Or you could go for their weekday lunch specials. Also, no lineups!
The menu is short, and ranks on the upper end of affordable. On my first visit, I had a shio ramen, and it was okay. Service is also okay, if not at the least attentive. Another time, I went for their Bamboo charcoal dark miso ramen ($11). I have never seen broth that black, but don't let that impression deceive you on what a medley of taste this specialty of theirs is.
It occupies retail space that has a reputation in the Ryerson community for being 'cursed'--a few other business have set up shop at 3 Gerrard E and quickly disappeared during my time at Ryerson. Raijin has been here for quite a bit, and shows no sign of going away thus far.
For the food and atmosphere, it can easily hold its own amongst the city's plethora of ramen houses and chains. Raijin is a good place to have some decent noodles if you are in that part of Yonge or the Ryerson campus (or just want a change from Salad King).
{TTC: Walk your butt off to Gerrard from either Dundas or College stations}
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