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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
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Toronto branch of Japan's Santouka chain — the Hokkaido shio tonkotsu ramen specialist.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Dundas East
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Santouka group
- Owner
- Santouka (Japan)

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About
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is the Toronto branch of the global Santouka chain, founded in Asahikawa, Hokkaido in 1988. The specialty is a clean, slightly sweet shio tonkotsu built around a 20-hour pork broth. The Dundas East room has run since 2012 under Japanese operational direction.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka sits in Dundas East, one of Toronto's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Direct Japanese brand (founded Asahikawa, Hokkaido, 1988)
- Signature Hokkaido-style shio tonkotsu
- One of the best-known ramen names in Japan
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About Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
- Is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka an authentic ramen restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for ramen in Toronto: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Hokkaido Ramen Santouka located?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is located at 91 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2C8, Toronto, Canada in the Dundas East neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Toronto we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka?
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka sits in the ¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Toronto.
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