Nobuya

We tried Nobu's Tonkatsu ramen and Karaage. Pork bone broth was very rich and flavorful. Garnishing in the ramen blended perfectly with the broth. The tonkatsu meat in the ramen was a bit chewy. Karaage was well seasoned and a lot less salty than most ramen restaurants, which we appreciated. Both of the dishes were well presented and in overall, very tasty. If you are a first-timer at Nobuya, I would definitely recommend the Tonkatsu ramen for your main dish. Please note that Nobuya is a one-man-show, and you may have to wait 2+ hours for your main dishes to be served!
Apr 19th, 2023

Such good food and really friendly owner. Be prepared to wait a bit since it does get busy, but definitely worth it!
Apr 12th, 2023

My friend and I went on Saturday evening, and got there about 20 minutes early. A number of other customers also arrived early. The owner was so kind and friendly and you can tell that he loves his restaurant. He lets all the customers know beforehand that there will be a wait for the food - about 2 hours. We got our appetizer (karaage) about an hour in and our mains (tonkotsu ramen) in just under another hour after that. The food was delicious and like he says "worth the wait!" A couple of tips for people would be to follow the restaurant on instagram to be notified what days it's open and bring something along to spend your time waiting :)
Apr 12th, 2023

Our favourite Raman place EVER! Weve gone to many other ramen places to eat, but Nobuya is always our favourite spot to go out of all of them! Nobu has a passion making his food and can taste it with every bite. He always provides a very welcoming environment, and always the best food! Always worth the wait!
Apr 12th, 2023

Little cozy restaurant with cool decorations run by just one Japanese guy. It is quite the gem in Mimico. My friend and I ordered ramune, karrage and ramen. Both of us were beyond satisfied with the food. The owner is especially energetic and passionate about his work. He didnt mind me practicing my poor Japanese with him and even gifted me a package of ramen and green tea before we left. He also makes it really clear to everyone who walked into the restaurant, before they were even seated, that the wait is going to be long. So please be prepared and expect to spend some time entertaining yourself. I saw someone brought a book and their friend was knitting. My friend and I watched videos using the restaurant wifi to pass time. But the experience is worth the wait. Make sure you also follow the social media account closely to check their opening hours. It is not open everyday but you can message the owner through social media to check which day is open. I would also arrive 15 minutes before the opening time to minimize the wait. If I recall correctly, the place was full within 20 minutes. But despite the need of high skill in time management on your end, it is definitely a must-visit if you are around the area. Now I do have to say though, the ramen is not the most authentic. At least from my experiences, it doesnt have the traditional toppings a ramen has. I can say this because I have been to Japan many times and my mom went to culinary school in Tokyo then opened a ramen restaurant with my dad in Japan for 10 years. So I completely understand if some people can be put off by this or even disappointed. But I think the bowl of ramen that was served to me that night was still good ramen. Please expect it to be a bowl of ramen with some twists. Just like the karrage, traditional Japanese fried chicken doesnt come with sauce. But this owner added some sauce on top and I think the sauce elevated the taste of the chicken to another level. If you want your usual, traditional Japanese cuisine, you can fulfill your needs at your place of choice. But please visit here with an open mind. If you dont like it at the end, thats fine. Im glad at least you gave it a try.
Apr 11th, 2023