Ramen Ichinen - Calgary

Server was very kind. I noticed a spec in my water and without asking she comes in and replaces it. The ramen was pretty good too but there's definetley better places in Calgary. Overall I'd say this place offers decent ramen for a decent price.

This is a small Japanese owned ramen shop. The owner was very friendly helpful. Their broth was fresh and tasty. I enjoyed my Tonkotsu black ramen, it had a great flavour and the texture of the noodles were just right. Their chicken Karaage was pretty good too. If you visit during lunch time on a weekday, you can pay just a little extra to upgrade your ramen to a combo which includes a small size rice bowl with Cha Siu.

Ramen Ichinen is a true hidden gem in Calgary.Located in an unassuming strip mall in northeast Calgary, one would never expect this amazing little ramen hot spot to be here, however it has earned quite the reputation for providing delicious food in a comfortable, welcoming setting.Each time we come here, it is always busy usually with a bit of a wait so plan in advance.The staff is so incredibly warm, welcoming and attentive; they are always happy to provide recommendations or explain menu items.As for the food it is absolutely incredible. The dimension of flavour in the broth (both the pork based and the vegan yam based options) is outstanding, and always keeps us coming back for more. The homemade noodles (thick, thin and kale option) are always so fresh and perfectly al dente.Each ramen comes with a generous smear of spicy miso paste on the inside of the bowl so you can customize the spice to your liking. A list of spicier chili options are also available.While there is a decent portion of toppings included within the set price, there is also a wide variety of additional toppings to choose from for an additional small charge. We love adding the egg it is so flavourful and tender with a unique yolk, obtained from the stewing process.The menu is very broad, with options for every taste. From the appetizer menu, the chicken karaage is delicious and moist, and you can choose to substitute it for the standard pork if you wish.If you are looking for your new favourite ramen spot in Calgary, look no further than Ramen Ichinen!Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian options available. The yam based broth is outstanding!Parking: It is a very busy strip mall, so can often be difficult to find parking.

Been here lots and enjoy it, moved spice level to 4 for the first time and it was pretty damn spicy coming from some one who likes spicy! Tonkotsu red with green onion thick n extra noodles! The house gyoza and a kirin the ramn was good as always and beer crispy cold! Love this place will be back again

The broth was a bit salty and didn’t have the depth of flavor that I’ve experienced at other places. The garlic oil seemed overly thick, and I wouldn’t order it again. On a positive note, the gyozas were nicely pan-fried and tasted fine. Honestly, I was expecting more based on the rave reviews I’d heard about this place. If I return, I’ll give their regular tonkotsu ramen a try and hope that it’s an improvement.