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| - While in Toronto for a quick visit, we were fortunate enough to be located a stone's throw from this ramen spot. It was sweltering downtown that day, and I wasn't particularly down for steaming hot ramen, but I'm sure glad Gretchen P managed to convince me to head here for lunch.
First of all, they have a bit of an odd policy when it comes to seating. We were waiting for one more friend to join us, but they have a strict policy that they only seat the full party when every guest has arrived. This left us waiting in the tiny entrance way for about 15-20 minutes while several others guests were seated before us. It's a super busy spot, so I can see why they are so strict about this, but it was a bit disappointing when we were so hungry and it was so warm out!
When we were finally seated, we sat at a counter in front of the kitchen, which was fun as we could watch the chef's prepare the food. I ordered the cold ramen salad, which isn't something I'd normally do, but it was SO hot, I couldn't stomach the thought of traditional ramen. This was honestly one of the best lunches I've ever had! It was basically ramen noodles and broth on top of a crisp salad with romaine, tomatoes and fresh succulent shrimp. It was positively divine! I ordered the original, though it is available in spicy as well. There was a note on the menu that this is only availably seasonally, so don't expect to find it outside the summer months.
The staff were sweet and efficient, and it was an absolute pleasure to eat once we were seated. I will definitely come back here for ramen when I'm in Toronto!
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