Rather than claiming to be the “most authentic,”
@gyouramen focuses on creating a bowl of ramen people genuinely enjoy and refining it based on customer feedback. So in the spirit of that, here was my experience:
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The service was good, and the presentation of each dish looked delicious! The broths were a bit more subtle than what I personally prefer, since I usually gravitate toward deep, rich flavours. This was a bit more mild and water-based. I ended up adding a little soy sauce to my Spicy Garlic Ramen. However, I think the original, more subtle broth actually adds to the cozy feeling they’re going for. It’s not overpowering or trying to impress you. It’s simply comforting.
A great thing about Gyou Ramen is that they understand not everyone eats pork, so they have created chicken, beef, and vegetarian ramen options!
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The Spicy Garlic Ramen wasn’t that spicy so I didn’t feel like I was putting up a fight with the 🌶️. I would have wanted a bit more heat. If you are a sensitive to spice but still want a bit of a kick, try this ramen (I apologize in advance if you find this spicy. There’s a possibility my spice tolerance has increased a bit 😂)
However, the takowasabi definitely packed a punch, as it should, and I loveddd it. I think it would’ve been even better with a few sheets of seaweed to wrap it in, but I was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portion was! Same with the edamame. I also like how there was salt on the side, so I could control the amount that was put on the beans.
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It seemed like we arrived during a shift change, so we ended up interacting with two staff members. The first was welcoming and attentive when sitting us down and grabbing our order, while the second was quick at refilling our water and helping with anything we asked.
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📍 630 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z8