I've only been to the Markham location once, so this was my opportunity to check out the place where Sansotei started.
Got there at a little after 5pm on a Tuesday and a line had already formed. I only had to wait about 10 minutes but it was well worth it!
I tried the tonkotsu black for the first time and it was delicious! Best ramen base I've ever had! It was garlicky and creamy; perfect! If you like garlic, I highly recommend it.
The ramen also comes with an egg, pork, bamboo shoots and your choice of thick or thin noodles. What I love about the eggs (I got an extra one added!) is that the yolks are just a tad on the soft side. Not soft enough to be runny but enough to melt in your mouth!
The restaurant is tiny, so I think a lineup is the norm. I recommend against going in a group larger than 2 or 3 people. A group of 4 behind me had to wait about 5-10 min longer just because of their party size.
The service was very quick and polite. I'd say that they're perfect at turning tables at an effective rate without being pushy.
Finally, the value is amazing! A bowl of ramen without any extra additions is under $10. The portion size is pretty good too.
Best ramen I've ever had! Well worth the wait and the small size of the restaurant.