Ikkousha Ramen YONGE/GERRARD

What is Ikkousha Ramen YONGE/GERRARD? Perched along the bustling stretch between Dundas and Gerrard at 374A Yonge Street, this downtown outpost brings Fukuoka founder Kousuke Yoshimura’s famed Hakata tonkotsu ramen straight to the Yonge-Bay corridor. The compact 35-seat dining room is streamlined and energetic, framed by clean blond wood, focused counter seating, and cozy tables tailored for fast, satisfying noodle slurping. It delivers an uncompromisingly authentic slice of Japanese noodle craft to local students, office workers, and ramen purists alike.

Ikkousha Ramen YONGE/GERRARD Menu & What to Order The main draw is the Signature Tonkotsu, built on a rich, dairy-free pork bone broth slow-simmered to create its hallmark "awa-kei" frothy layer, paired with springy Hakata-style thin flat noodles, thinly sliced chashu, and wood ear mushrooms. For deeper aromatics, order the Black Tonkotsu infused with charred garlic and fragrant black sesame oil, or tackle the God Fire ramen with custom heat levels ranging from one to four. Round out the meal with crisp Hakata-style bite-sized pork gyoza paired with citrusy yuzu kosho, while vegetarians can opt for the savory vegetable shoyu broth loaded with fresh shimeji mushrooms and cabbage.

Know Before You Go Seating is strictly walk-in only, and lines can form quickly during weekday lunch rushes and weekend dinner hours. The restaurant sits a short five-minute walk between both College and Dundas subway stations on Line 1, making TTC the best transit method over scarce street parking. Customization sheets let you tailor your noodle firmness and broth richness right at the table.