Tokiwa Ramen - Edmonton, Alberta

The food is amazing. What a good place to get hot temperature delicious broth!!!! So good! The turnover of happy satisfied customers gives the best vibes, energy and atmosphere. Highly recommend this wonderful ramen place! Go try it, you won’t regret it (:

One of my go-to places for lunch. By far the best ramen place in Edmonton out of the ones I’ve tried so far. There’s a richness and flavour to the broth that’s been unparalleled. I recommend the goma goma or the feature ramen is always fun to check out. Come ... before opening (especially on weekends) if you want to skip the wait — it’s worth it! Read more

Best ramen in town. Fresh noodles, rich broth, and generous portions. Got the black garlic, spicy goma and spicy miso. Service was perfect, fair prices and food came out immediately.

Wow, I've been on a massive ramen kick the last few months and I have to say this was my favorite so far. The place is small and you can expect to wait, but well worth it. The broth was savoury and rich, but had some more complex flavours ... that made it stand out from the rest. The menu is limited, but that's fine for someone whos generally indecisive, like myself. It was neat that the kitchen is so open, and they are efficient .Will be back to try the black garlic one next! Read more

This is Edmonton’s best Japanese Ramen location. There is almost always a line. No takeout or delivery, I’m guessing it would compromise quality. They did have take home ramen kits during COVID. Just go for impeccable food for lunch quickly, enjoy, and go. The restaurant works like a well oiled ... machine. The food arrives quickly, you enjoy, get what you need and go. It is Cash or Debit only. Only Open 11-3 or closes earlier if they are out of soup. Serving sizes are very good. For kids, when we go with my nieces or nephews. I recommend getting an extra bowl of noodles and splitting a full size bowl. The size is about the size or most large bowls of Pho, if you are familiar with those asian Soup restaurants. Just the right size, not too much. The gyoza are a good fun finger food for kids too, always a hit. Now the most important part. This is the best Japanese Ramen, heck asian soup restaurant in town(saying a lot because Edmonton has some of Canada’s best Pho). The line is always long if it’s Fri-Sun. Expect to wait 20-40minutes unless you are there first thing or part of the last groups through at 2:30. Even weekdays, this is where you go to impress someone with amazing food. Broth -> Clear, Full bodied, and well balanced. Noodles -> Fresh, glutinous, and tasty. Chashu -> Fresh, best quality I’ve ever seen, never frozen like other ramen shops do, and delicious(if you like choose a spicier ramen, there are layers to the flavour and care if that only spice brings out). Garnishes -> Simple and perfectly matched to the dish. The best Ramen is the one that gets slept on by many people IMO, the Yuzo Shio. It is a unique citrus broth that tastes like a sunshine in your mouth. The next best Ramen is typically the feature. They always have inventive and creative ramens they try for the month and then they are gone. Best I’ve had is the Shabu Shabu Beef, hopefully it will return one day. The most popular regular ones are the Black Garlic and the Spicy Goma, I prefer the 3 pepper if I want spicy, but I am also a pepperhead, it may be too spicy for some, but there is always chilli oil or you can request Shichimi(Japanese Red Pepper) to enhance the spice/flavour if you want more. Honestly there isn’t a bad option on the menu, if you like the sound of it, order it. I once went with 5 friends, we had a debate on the best flavour, put my foot down on the Yuzo Shio, even though one of them was arguing for the black garlic as the best. Had them try my broth, one guy came back every day that week for it, and the other 4 came back in that same week for it. It was a clear winner. I went to New York this year, tried Michelin star ramen shops, NONE OF THEM WERE AS GOOD AS TOKIWA. It’s amazing we have this place in Edmonton. With the short hours, there is no compromise on quality or craft. Just put in your name, eat your delicious ramen and go. If you wait too long or are not patient. You will see the saddest sign when you come “NO SOUP” (for you) lit up above the door, come back tomorrow. Read more