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Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton

Traditional Japanese ramenchicken broth ramenhouse-made noodlesJapanese-ownedmidtown Toronto

Touhenboku Ramen at Yonge & Eglinton is Toronto's most authentic traditional ramen experience, owned by Japanese founder Zuimei Okuyama who trained at a ramen school in Chiba, Japan. Chef Keiichi Machida, celebrated in Japanese media for his noodle mastery, produces fresh noodles daily on a professional ramen machine.

Price
¥
Area
Midtown / Yonge & Eglinton
Since
2013
Chef
Keiichi Machida
Owner
Zuimei Okuyama
Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton — authentic traditional japanese ramen restaurant in Toronto, Midtown / Yonge & Eglinton
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About
Touhenboku – Japanese for 'blockhead' – takes its name from a beloved cafe in Ueno, Tokyo that owner Zuimei Okuyama frequented in his youth. Okuyama trained at the Shokuno Dojo ramen school in Chiba, Japan, under master Ishigami-san before bringing his craft to Toronto, opening the original Queen West location in 2013. The Yonge & Eglinton location extends the same mission: serving honest, traditional ramen using fresh noodles made in-house daily on a $40,000 noodle machine. Unlike most ramen shops, Touhenboku uses a chicken-based broth, giving its bowls a lighter yet deeply flavourful character. Gyoza, sake, and Japanese beer round out the menu.
Neighborhood & visiting

Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton sits in Midtown / Yonge & Eglinton, 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
  • 100% Japanese-owned: founder Zuimei Okuyama trained at the Shokuno Dojo ramen school in Chiba, Japan
  • Noodles made fresh daily in-house on professional ramen equipment
  • Distinctive chicken-based broth — a lighter, traditional alternative to pork-heavy tonkotsu
  • Accessible everyday pricing in a convenient midtown Yonge & Eglinton location

Second location; Queen West original already on existing list. Owner Zuimei Okuyama and chef Keiichi Machida are Japanese.

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Frequently asked

About Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton

Is Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton an authentic traditional japanese ramen restaurant in Toronto?
Yes — Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional japanese 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 – Yonge & Eglinton located?
Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton is located at 2459 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4P 2H6, Toronto, Canada in the Midtown / Yonge & Eglinton neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton?
Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton 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 – Yonge & Eglinton?
Touhenboku Ramen – Yonge & Eglinton sits in the ¥ price range — typical for traditional japanese ramen of this format in Toronto.
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