Have you heard of Ramen Jiro? If you're Japanese, you probably have. It's a high-calorie noodle dish, but it's highly addictive! When I was in college, I often went to Ramen Jiro in Japan and ended up gaining 5 kg during just one summer vacation. Now that I'm older, I don’t eat it as often since I have to watch my health, but I still love the taste.
When I was living in Vancouver, I was surprised to find a restaurant similar to Ramen Jiro called "RAMEN GOJIRO"(Restaurant Homepage: https://ramengojiro.com), which is located downtown.
The exterior of RAMEN GOJIRO*
It serves not only Jiro-style noodles but also a variety of other ramen, like Yokohama Iekei Ramen, Tsukemen, and even Vegetarian Ramen.
As you might expect, the prices were higher(15-20CAD) than in Japan, partly because Vancouver is one of the most famous cities in the world, and the Japanese yen has been weaker lately. Still, the taste was excellent, and I really enjoyed my meals there.
Here are some pictures I took during my visit. The one on the top is the “BASIC BAKAMORI RAMEN,” and the other is the “VEGETARIAN RAMEN.”
The former looks almost the same as Ramen Jiro in Japan, but there’s a difference that you can choose between Chashu (roast pork) or Karaage (fried chicken) as a topping. However, if I remember correctly, you can’t add extra toppings like vegetables, back fat, or garlic, which are commonly available at Japan’s Ramen Jiro.
If you enjoy Jiro-style ramen and have a chance to go to Vancouver, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant!
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*Image source: "38 Seat ‘Ramen Gojiro’ Joint Gets Set To Launch This Week At Dunsmuir & Richards" (https://scoutmagazine.ca/diner-38-seat-ramen-gojiro-joint-gets-set-to-launch-this-week-at-dunsmuir-richards/)
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