Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
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4.7(1k+)•
$$•Ramen Shop
OUR STORY The moment you put it in your mouth a gentle flavor will spread throughout and a little later it will change into a rich and delicious taste. It was in the 1980s that Santouka took its first…
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Kara-Miso Cha-Shu Ramen
CA$23.15
•94% (74)
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CA$19.60
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CA$19.10
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CA$19.10
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Reviews1k+ ratings • 20+ public reviews
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Jennifer S
Emerging Expert • 10 contributionsLoved
• 3/22/25Santouka’s Hokkaido Kara-Miso Ramen offers a compelling reinterpretation of a Japanese classic, tailored for Toronto’s palate. Traditionally, Hokkaido miso ramen—born in Sapporo in the mid-20th century—is a refined, warming dish, built on a lighter broth (often chicken or pork) enriched with miso and occasionally accented by regional flourishes like corn or butter. Santouka departs from this blueprint, anchoring their version in a robust tonkotsu broth, extracted from pork bones simmered for up to 20 hours to achieve a collagen-thick, milky depth. This base is fused with akamiso (red miso) for a fermented, umami-driven richness and spiked with a proprietary blend of three chili peppers, introducing a sharp, lingering heat that redefines the dish’s character. It’s a bold evolution—less a replication of Hokkaido’s subtle origins and more a muscular adaptation that retains its Japanese essence.
The noodles, freshly made with egg, strike a firm, chewy balance (customizable to extra firm on request), engineered to complement the broth’s intensity without losing texture. Toppings elevate the bowl: succulent pork belly cha-shu, braised to tender perfection, joins green onions, bamboo shoots (menma), and kikurage mushrooms, with sesame seeds adding a nutty finish. The cha-shu, in particular, rivals Toronto’s best, though the absence of a standard soft-boiled egg—a hallmark of many Japanese ramen bowls—feels like a notable omission (available at an upcharge).
While portion sizes lean smaller than Japan’s generous servings, Santouka’s execution honors ramen tradition through meticulous technique, even as it diverges from Hokkaido’s lighter roots with its tonkotsu foundation and spicy edge. This isn’t the pristine, understated miso ramen of Sapporo—it’s a dynamic, Toronto-centric take that commands attention. For those seeking authenticity with innovation, it’s a standout order.
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Su Myat E
15 contributionsLiked
• 10/20/22Needs biggee char shu pieces, too little (egg should come along with the dish for the price it's charging). Good taste and noodle texture, definitely recommend the raw noodle option.
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Ricci C
Emerging Expert • 10 contributionsDidn't like
• 12/19/22WORST RAMEN PLACE! PORK SLICES IS THIN AS BACON AND TOO SMALL!!! EXTRA CORN IS STALE AND EXPIRED! NO QUALITY CONTROL AND IT'S VERY EXPENSI !
TRY TONDOU RAMEN, WORTH IT!!!!
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Rami M
3 contributionsDidn't like
• 8/30/26I ordered the Tsuke-Men (Dipping Noodle) and it was not very tasty. The noddles felt like they've been sitting there for hours and the sauce was very liquidy. I wouldn't recommend ordering from here.
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Tristan Y
2 contributionsLiked
• 12/30/22Shio Ramen was tasty. Toroniku was good too. Dumplings are doughy. Broth was good. Hanami Dango was delicious. the red bean paste with it was soo good.
overall though, I think they could do better with their ramen topping offerings.
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Takoyaki
Tonkotsu Ramen
Veggie Ramen
Tsuke-Men (Dipping Noodles)
Rice Bowls
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