Midori Ramen

What is Midori Ramen? Anchoring Queen Street West between Spadina and Augusta, Midori Ramen is a lively, hospitality-driven noodle bar founded by chefs Masaru Ogasawara and Natsuhiko Sugimoto. The dining room greets patrons with an energetic irasshaimase welcome, featuring clean blonde wood finishes, modern pendant lighting, and a mix of dining tables and counter seating. While rich pork tonkotsu dominates much of Toronto, Midori sets itself apart by focusing on velvety, long-simmered tori paitan chicken broth.

Midori Ramen Menu & What to Order The undisputed standard is the Signature Tori Paitan, presenting a silky, collagen-rich poultry broth topped with both pork and chicken chashu, jammy ajitsuke tamago, fried burdock root (gobo), and aosa sea lettuce. Guests looking for punchier flavor profiles should order the charred Black Garlic Ramen or customize the fiery chili paste levels in the Red Spicy bowl. Plant-based diners are properly cared for via a rich, cauliflower-based creamy vegetarian broth with tofu nuggets and kale noodle substitutions, with crispy chicken karaage and purple yam fries on the side.

Know Before You Go Tables operate on a walk-in basis, meaning peak weekend dinner rushes can bring short doorway queues, though service moves efficiently. The shop is easily reached via the 501 Queen streetcar or a quick westbound walk from Osgoode subway station. Hours run straight through from 11:30 a.m. to late evening daily, making it a reliable mid-afternoon slurp spot.