Gutom Staff Torimaru Ramen is a new noodle shop at the food court of International Village Tinseltown Mall in Chinatown. It is owned by the same people who run Kamamarui Ramen Burnaby.
Food Court ramen. Is it any good?
Black Ramen $10.50
Chicken soup, 2 Pork Chashu, Half Egg, King Mushroom, Green Onion, Bamboo Shoot, Red Onion, Black Garlic Oil.
Extra Noodle $1.50
Extra ramen noodles served on the side. Because the first portion of noodles is not enough!
Shoyu Ramen
Clear soup base, 2 pork slices, King Mushroom, Green Onion, Bamboo Shoot, Red onion.
Bomb Rice Balls
PRICE:
$$ Affordable. $10 is cheaper than ramen restaurants.
QUALITY:
OK. Not bad but not great. Lukewarm soup.
Noodles are chewy and not bad but not fresh like you’d find at ramen restaurants. The noodles are like instant noodles that come from a plastic bag. The ramen toppings were Ok. Garlic oil was good. Pork Chashu had weird texture. Portion size is small.
Soup served in cheap plastic takeout bowl.
SERVICE:
Good. Friendly. Served fast.
VERDICT:
For food court fast food ramen, Torimaru is an ok option if you’re really craving ramen. The toppings are fine, and the flavour is ok. You can find better and more expensive ramen elsewhere.
CASH, CARD
Free Mall Parking.
Address:
International Village Mall Food Court
88 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
