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Touhenboku Ramen Queen West
RamenRamenTori PaitanQueen West
Chicken-paitan ramen specialist on Queen West — Japanese-owned, open since 2013.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Queen West
- Since
- 2013
- Chef
- Touhenboku group (Japanese)
- Owner
- Touhenboku (Japanese)

Plate № 65
About
Touhenboku Ramen opened on Queen West in 2013 as one of Toronto's first tori-paitan (chicken) ramen shops. Japanese-owned, the kitchen simmers whole chickens into a thick milky broth served with thick fresh noodles — a deliberate counterpoint to the city's tonkotsu-heavy scene.
Neighborhood & visiting
Touhenboku Ramen Queen West sits in Queen West, 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
- One of Toronto's first tori-paitan ramen specialists
- Whole-chicken broth with thick fresh noodles
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About Touhenboku Ramen Queen West
- Is Touhenboku Ramen Queen West an authentic ramen restaurant in Toronto?
- Yes — Touhenboku Ramen Queen West 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 Touhenboku Ramen Queen West located?
- Touhenboku Ramen Queen West is located at 261 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4, Toronto, Canada in the Queen West neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Touhenboku Ramen Queen West?
- Touhenboku Ramen Queen West 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 Touhenboku Ramen Queen West?
- Touhenboku Ramen Queen West sits in the ¥ price range — typical for ramen of this format in Toronto.
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