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| - I have to admit that going to a ramen place is rarely one of my top 3 choices of dishes to eat when deciding where to go for a meal. I guess I could trace it back to previous experiences of having ramen that was "just okay" in terms of flavour. After going to Sansotei Ramen last weekend though due to a family member's suggestion, I'm definitely more open to trying different kinds of ramen, particularly at this place!
The Miso Black ramen with thick noodles was recommended by our server and a friend. Ingredients listed in the description were tender pork (kakuni), soft boiled egg, mushrooms, green onion and roasted garlic oil. I was a bit skeptical about whether this dish would actually taste as good as I was told and I wondered why it was almost $14. I honestly didn't have high expectations but ordered it anyway. When it arrived, I noticed the cute presentation with a flower in the bowl and that the portion size was larger than I expected. After having my first taste of this dish, I tasted notes of pepper, garlic, spice, and pork - all of which complemented each other so well. It took me by surprise how flavourful and delicious it was! I really couldn't believe the amount of flavour in that dish!
My husband had the Spicy Tan Tan ramen which had a spicy sesame flavour to it. It had a soft boiled egg, some ground pork, chili peppers, and bamboo shoots. He enjoyed it but I can't really comment on it as he ate it all up.
The gyoza (pork dumplings) were flavourful and fresh tasting as well. It also came in a good portion considering it was labeled on the menu as a side dish.
Other thoughts:
Servers were polite and efficient with the ordering and delivery process. The food also didn't take too long to come out - about 15 minutes if I remember right.
The space is a small one with long communal tables (clean overall) and high chairs. The space between customers is a bit tight but our group was just happy to have gotten seats, especially since it was on a Saturday.
We managed to get free parking on a nearby street. I also noticed their note on their tables about free parking for 2 hours at 500 Doris Avenue. Buzz and say you are a customer of Sansotei.
All in all, Sansotei Ramen was a great dining experience that was full of delicious food and good service. I'll definitely be back!
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