We are back with an all new What’s for Dinner? at a brand new Barrhaven restaurant that you definitely need to try! Sansotei Ramen, located at 4335 Strandherd Drive, features authentic Japanese ramen and the flavours will leave you wanting more. It’s an experience from start to finish and is the perfect place for a date night, family dinner, gathering of friends, or celebration. Thank you to owners Michael and Brian for making our experience extra special!
Sansotei is a Canadian brand specializing in authentic Tonkotsu Ramen – taking inspiration from the Kyushu and Hokkaido regions of Japan. They source the highest quality ingredients both locally and from Japan. Everything is fresh, including the broth that is made is daily, and this comes through in every bite.
What We Had
The Miso Black is a showstopper with the beautiful flower in the presentation but it’s not all show – this dish is even more delicious than it looks! This ramen features Chashu and Spicy Kakuni (both are braised Japanese pork belly), an egg, shiitake mushrooms, and the star of the dish – the deep flavour of the garlic oil! We had it with broad noodles that absorbed the flavour of the rich and flavourful broth. Each bite brought layers of flavour and warmth. And you can even eat the flower!
The Tomato was another hit with rich flavours. In this ramen, you will find chashu, Hokkaido scallops (yes, they are imported from Japan!), an egg, tomato, and shiitake mushrooms. We chose the thing noodles for this dish that paired perfectly with the beautiful flavours. Again, the broth is the star of the show with so much flavour, you’ll want to lick the bowl.
For any vegetarians in your party, the Mazemen is a great option! This is not a ramen dish but a spicy mixed noodle paired with eggplant pepperoncini, corn, and green onion. The showstopper on this plate is definitely the eggplant and we couldn’t get enough! You don’t need to be a vegetarian to enjoy this meal!
As a side, we also tried the Zangi. This is a Hokkaido style fried chicken. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon and enjoy the juicy flavour of the perfectly seasoned chicken. This was so good, we forgot to take a picture!
Sansotei Ramen also features a wide variety of authentic Japanese beverages which only adds to the experience. A bottle of Saki to share was the perfect addition to our meal. When it comes to sodas, they have a great selection of Japanese flavours but for kids, we highly recommend the Ramune! This bottled drink features a marble that you push into the bottle to watch fizz as you drink.
And no dinner is complete without dessert! Have a piece of cheesecake to finish off the perfect meal. We tried the Yuzu Cheesecake and the citrus flavour was perfect.
Give it a try…
We can’t wait to go back and try more of the dishes. The menu features something for everyone and you won’t be disappointed. Stop in to Sansotei Ramen today for dinner or lunch! They also do takeout!
Sansotei Ramen Barrhaven
4335 Strandherd Drive
613-823-3888
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