🍜 Vancouver Ramen Review – Is Danbo Really Worth the Hype?

📍 Ramen Danbo Kitsilano 1833 W 4th Ave, Vancouver After years of hearing this place called "Vancouver's best ramen", I finally tried it – and here’s the unfiltered truth. 🏆 The Good ✔ Customizable noodles – choose soft/medium/firm texture ✔ Rich tonkotsu broth – creamy, porky, collagen-heavy ✔ Fast service – even with lines, seated in <15 mins 🥢 What I Ordered 🍜 Miso Ramen – $14 ★★★☆☆ Broth: Salty, fatty, slightly gritty (ask for "light" oil if sensitive) Toppings: Just chashu + negi – no egg, no nori 😢 Noodles: Perfect chew (chose "medium") 🥟 Lunch Set Add-Ons – +$8 ★★☆☆☆ • Curry Rice : Bland, meatless, no veggies • Gyoza : Tiny, veggie-filled, forgettable 💡 Final Verdict ✔ Decent but overrated – not Vancouver’s #1 (Marutama wins) ✔ Best for: Tonkotsu purists, quick solo meals ✔ Skip: Lunch sets (stick to ramen + extra chashu) 💰 Damage: ~$15-25 per person #VancouverEats #RamenReview #Kitsilano