Ikkousha Ramen Chicken

My girlfriend and I had some chicken ramen from here while we were in the area and everything exceeded expectations. This location has only the chicken option for broth and protein, which was really cool. The chicken bone broth was creamy, fresh and so flavourful; it was full and exceptional with the chicken pieces themselves and the toppings that came with the ramen. The portion was also very good! The ramen itself already came with toppings like scallions, mushrooms AND nori which is not typical at other ramen spots. Overall, this was some very mind-blowing ramen! We also got the gyoza as a starter - at a really good price and so so good!

We got to add on minced garlic, which was one of the free toppings and then at our table there were different sauces to add to your ramen to your own taste! There was ramen sauce, soya sauce, chili oil and sesame seeds. Recommend trying it without any added sauce first and then add to your own liking!

We arrived just before the dinner rush and I would recommend getting there early since it is a small enough space, but clearly very busy! The workers were all very kind and efficient in their serving despite the busyness of the restaurant in the hour we were there.

Interested to try the pork only shop which is a few storefronts down from this one!

Having grown up with ramen everywhere, I was almost always disappointed after trying it because it never lived up to how others described it. This one did. The first time I ordered the godfire level 3 and the server was a bit concerned and asked if I wanted some of the sauce on the side to adjust the level of spiciness. It was really good and made even better with the unlimited additions at the table like crushed sesame seeds, pickled ginger, garlic, and ramen sauce. On the note of ramen sauce, when ordering your ramen, check off less of the salty because then you can add at the table to your preference. I also tried the black ramen but much prefer the spicy one.
The karaage was incredible. It was crispy and juicy and came with a flavoured salt. The person next to me was here on a business trip from Ottawa and bought 10 to bring home by train.
This is one of the best chicken ramens in the city and is 2 doors down from their pork ramen location. You can still order the basic pork ramen here but there's more variety of pork flavours at the other location.
It might not be cheap but it's competitively priced to other ramen places and is one of the best.

I’ve been to over 20 different ramen spots and tried many styles, but what Ikkousha offers is on a whole different level. Everything here from preparation to seasoning to presentation is done perfectly. Every single bowl looks like a piece of art, and the flavors back it up.

You really get consistent, high quality no matter which Ikkousha location you visit. I’m more of a red-meat person, so I usually lean toward their next-door spot that serves ramen with pork, but even the chicken ramen here was incredibly rich, flavorful, and satisfying.

The vibe is cozy and exactly what you’d expect from a good Japanese ramen place. Service is solid, and the staff are friendly and efficient. The menu is simple, well thought out, and easy to navigate, which I appreciate.

Highly recommended especially on a cold winter day. This is ramen done right. 🍜

Another ramen shop from the famous Ikkousha group based in Fukuoka, specialising in toripaitan (thick chicken soup) ramen.

This Ikkousha shop specialising in toripaitan ramen is quite unique I think since I don’t have think there is a similar shop in Japan. Nevertheless, the soup tastes good, and the noodles, which seem to be thicker and higher in hydration rate compared to the standard Hakata noodles, are bouncy and complement the soup well

Staff are friendly and service is efficient. The restaurant is clean, tidy, and organised, making it a comfortable space to enjoy a bowl of hearty ramen

Staff were very attentive. Order taking and serving were efficient. Good and rich broth for authentic ramen. I love the fact that the franchise has a stamp card for you to use every time you have a ramen. It encourages you to keep visiting and have free giveaways like gyoza or a full ramen. Chicken broth is just as rich as a pork bone broth and is perfect for people who cannot have pork because of religion.

It is however quite expensive, especially if you want a bit more toppings. But it's definitely worth having once in a while.

This place has been a favourite of mine for some time. Their chicken broth has a depth of flavour that I haven’t seen in any other chicken ramen in Toronto.

They’ve also always put a lot chicken than I’ve gotten at other places. From my experience it usually contains 3 thin slices of chicken and a bunch small cubes of chicken as well. Not only that, but the texture of the chicken is so much more tender than I’ve gotten in other places. The small cubes have always been nice and delicate and pair perfectly with the rich broth.

Today when I went I was a little disappointed because my ramen lacked those small chicken pieces. Those pieces and their texture, along with the broth, were why this place has been such a favourite of mine. Perhaps they just forgot it today and they haven’t stopped adding them, I’m not sure.

Regardless, the flavour of the bowl overall is still delicious as always. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try.

Our first time here. Great ramen! Staff helpful. Suggest you add premium toppings . We selected "normal" saltiness which I found too salty for me. Space is crammed and quite busy.

I ordered the Tori miso at this location. I was surprised at how quickly I was able to receive my order. I was looking around and taking pictures of the interior and suddenly my order arrives.

The counter has condiments but not your typical selection. The condiments consists of dipping sauce for the gyoza, chilli vinegar for the ramen, a sesame seed grinder , and black pepper.

The miso soup was mildly hot. Came with bamboo, nori, bean sprouts, green onions, two thin chicken breast slices, and some small chicken cubes.

The thin noodles were firm and carried the soup really well. The miso was not over powering to drown out the chicken flavour.

I really enjoyed the umami rich flavour of the soup broth.

Worth checking out again to try one of the other selections.

This is the best ramen I’ve ever had! The Tori Paitan is their regular option and it’s incredibly flavorful. This ramen is also amazing rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. We also ordered the gyozas, which were delicious, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The karaage don was tasty too, with crunchy, well-seasoned chicken. The highlight here is definitely the ramen, but they also offer other creative options for those who like to explore new flavors. The service is excellent, the staff are always kind, attentive, and make you feel welcome. I totally recommend this place!

I recently visited Ikkousha Ramen in Toronto and had an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious — every bite was full of rich, comforting flavors that made it easily some of the best ramen I’ve had in the city. The broth was perfectly seasoned, the noodles had a great texture, and all the toppings were fresh and flavorful. On top of the fantastic food, the service was outstanding. Everyone there was so kind, welcoming, and attentive, making the whole experience even better. You can really feel the care they put into both their food and hospitality. I’ll definitely be coming back — highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch ramen spot!