Ramen Isshin Vaughan - (Near Concord, ON)

4 /5 Cassandra Mae: Perfect spot for a hot and delicious bowl of ramen on a cold day. Ramen Isshin was clean and sleek with dark wood finishes. The servers are welcoming and friendly. We ordered the Black Sesame Tantan Noodle (4/5), Spicy White Sesame Shio (4/5), and Stone Bowl Shoyu Kotteri Tsukemen (5/5). Flavour-wise, the dishes were really good. They did advertise the Black Sesame Tantan and Spicy White Sesame Shio Noodles as spicy but we did not find them spicy at all which was quite a let down. The noodles were bouncy and chewy which were the perfect textures in every bite. I recommend the tsukemen if youve never had it before. The depth of the flavours of the broth were so savoury and comforting. It had a hint of smokiness to it which we enjoyed. Protein-to-carb ratio could be improved for the tantan noodles (only 2 thin slices of pork belly cha shu). Overall, a great addition to the ramen spots in Vaughan. Id come back for the tsukemen again.

5 /5 Mike Austin: If comfort had a postal code in Vaughan, it would be this plaza. We rolled into Ramen Isshin Vaughan on a mission: warm soul, full belly, zero regrets. Mission accomplished. Let’s start with the takoyaki. Those bonito flakes were doing the little wavy dance on top like they were auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Creamy, savory, hot-from-the-inside-out bites that whisper, “Yes, you deserve this.” Then came the ramen — that gorgeous, glowing, miso situation. Thick, rich broth with depth but not heaviness. The kind of broth that hugs you but respects your boundaries. Jammy egg? Perfect. Noodles? Springy and slurp-approved. Toppings piled high like they had something to prove. And that rice bowl sidekick? A humble hero. Saucy, drizzle of mayo, half egg perched on top like it knows it’s photogenic. It didn’t need the spotlight — but it earned it anyway. Even the drink — citrusy, cloudy, refreshingly sharp — played its role beautifully. The palate cleanser. The reset button. The “okay, one more bite” enabler. Is this a flashy, influencer-only ramen temple? No. Is it reliable, comforting, and consistently satisfying? Absolutely. Ramen Isshin doesn’t scream. It nods confidently and says, “I’ve been doing this for years.”

4 /5 Claudine Lee: Very surprised with how good the broth tasted, it wasnt too salty and had a good flavour. The portion size was not bad for the price although it is a bit pricey. Spicy white sesame shio (4/5) - I thought the flavour was good except the meat was a little lacking. Black sesame tantan (3/5) - This was probably the weakest out of all the ramen we got, not bad but also not too good. Stone bowl shoyu (4/5) - This one had the best flavour and there were lots of toppings. Theres less broth compared to noodles though so if prefer more soup, then this might not be for you. Service was quick and food came out fairly quickly after placing the order. Not a big space but theres enough tables. We went during lunch and it was empty.

5 /5 Wendy Tang: Its tucked in the corner of Tuscany Plaza Ambiance - 5/5: small place, not a lot of tables indoors so it fills up quickly. They do have a patio for seating but its closed at the moment since it is cold. There are 2 gender neutral bathrooms. Although its a good size, Im not sure they are accessible. They dont have the safety handle/bars. Service - 5/5: seated quickly and the server was super friendly. He introduced us to the menu and answer any questions. He checked in on us often. Food: We got the curry cheese Tsukemen (recommended by our amazing server)! He told us that it was a fan favourite from a few years back. It was taken off the menu and there were a lot of upset customers so they recently brought it back. Tsukemen is basically a cold ramen with piping hot sauce/"soup" that you dip your ramen and toppings into to eat. The curry cheese was a punchy flavour bomb. I tasted the spicy from the curry. It is on the salty side. The server acknowlesged that too and offered to dilute it with a broth so that I can drink it at the end. I was really full so I kindly turned down the offer. In addition to the Tsukemen, we ordered edamame and miso ramen. There were a lot of edamame for the price. We chose the traditional garlic salt. The other option was shoyu garlic salt. The miso ramen was also really good and filling. Overall 5/5 - shout out to our friendly server!