#309 in Toronto. 205 Redditors across 322 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Regularly named as a top ramen pick in Toronto, with several downtown locations. The black tan tan and red dragon bowls come up most. Often listed alongside Sansotei and Konjiki as a go-to ramen spot.
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In their words
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“Broth is very creamy and flavourful!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Isshin is absolutely top tier and the only place I get a satisfying bowl of ramen.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “went to Ramen Isshin recently and got the Kotteri Shoyu ramen - it was good but I only got half an egg”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Sep 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Ramen top 3 personal favourites here in the SiXxxxxx lol Ryus Noodle bar Ramen Raijin Ramen Isshin”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “top spots like Santouka, Isshin, Ikkousha, Ryus and Tondou make their own broth from scratch just based on the overall taste and quality”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Both places are top 5 in the city but I rank Ikkousha a notch higher”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Isshin does it too. I always have to buy another egg for 2 or 3 bucks.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Dec 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Isshin is my first choice if I want ramen.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “ramen isshin or pho ngoc yen - nothing super fancy. but very deliciious.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Compared to the Red Dragon at Ramen Isshin it is a smidge spicier”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Feb 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I tried that a few weeks ago, OMG it was SO GOOD!!! The best Japanese ramen in Toronto”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Imo it’s the best in the city, and always go to the college and bathurst location”
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