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Ramen Isshin
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Japanese-owned College Street ramen shop — tonkotsu and tantanmen specialists.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Little Italy (College St)
- Since
- 2013
- Chef
- Isshin group (Japanese)
- Owner
- Isshin (Japanese)
Plate № 57
About
Ramen Isshin has been on College Street since 2013 and is run by a Japanese ownership team. The kitchen runs a compact menu of tonkotsu, shoyu, and a well-known black-sesame tantanmen, with hand-assembled toppings and kaedama refills.
Neighborhood & visiting
Ramen Isshin sits in Little Italy (College St), 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
- Japanese-owned
- Signature black-sesame tantanmen
- Hand-prepared toppings, kaedama refills
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Frequently asked
About Ramen Isshin
- Is Ramen Isshin an authentic ramen restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Ramen Isshin 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 Ramen Isshin located?
- Ramen Isshin is located at 421 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1, Toronto, Canada in the Little Italy (College St) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ramen Isshin?
- Ramen Isshin 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 Ramen Isshin?
- Ramen Isshin sits in the ¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Toronto.
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