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Menya Raizo
Neo-retro Japanese ramenHandmade noodlesZakkushi GroupBroadway
Menya Raizo is the Zakkushi Group's dedicated ramen concept, bringing house-made noodles and rich Japanese broths to Broadway under the same Japanese ownership as the acclaimed Zakkushi yakitori izakayas. The neo-retro aesthetic and affordable lunch-to-dinner hours make it a neighbourhood staple.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Mount Pleasant / Broadway
- Since
- 2019
- Owner
- Masami Wakabayashi
Plate № 88
About
Operated by Japanese restaurateur Masami Wakabayashi's Zakkushi Group, Menya Raizo opened on West Broadway as a focused ramen concept that complements the group's yakitori offerings. The restaurant makes its noodles in-house and offers classic ramen styles in a compact, atmospheric setting evoking the retro Japanese noodle bars of Showa-era Tokyo. Director Hiroshi Yoshida, formerly of the legendary Kintaro Ramen, brought deep knowledge of Vancouver's ramen landscape to the concept. The new hours (daily 12pm–8pm) make it highly accessible for casual lunches and early dinners.
Neighborhood & visiting
Menya Raizo sits in Mount Pleasant / Broadway, one of Vancouver'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
- Hand-made noodles from a Japanese-owned group that pioneered Vancouver's izakaya scene
- Neo-retro Japanese ramen bar aesthetic with deeply authentic flavours
- Leadership by Hiroshi Yoshida, formerly of Vancouver's legendary Kintaro Ramen
- Accessible daily hours and a convenient Broadway-City Hall location
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Frequently asked
About Menya Raizo
- Is Menya Raizo an authentic neo-retro japanese ramen restaurant in Vancouver?
- Yes — Menya Raizo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for neo-retro japanese ramen in Vancouver: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Menya Raizo located?
- Menya Raizo is located at 401 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R4, Canada, Vancouver, Canada in the Mount Pleasant / Broadway neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Menya Raizo?
- Menya Raizo does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Vancouver we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Menya Raizo?
- Menya Raizo sits in the ¥ price range — typical for neo-retro japanese ramen of this format in Vancouver.
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