I ate dinner at Ramen Isshin for the first time last night with my wife and 2 young kids. We might have found our new favourite restaurant!It's rare that I try a new place and find absolutely nothing to complain about (yeah, I'm like that). Even places I like and go to often are not spared my critiques. Ramen Isshin though.... is damn near perfect.The place itself is very tastefully and stylishly decorated. It was immaculately clean as well. Even the dishes (plate and bowls) were beautiful and matched the decor perfectly.The service was truly exceptional. Our server had a genuine smile on her face the whole time we were there and gave us a detailed and well informed explanation of the entire menu and even had really good suggestions to optimize our meal, and the price for us! She had a suggestion for the kids that they loved!! I should mention that my kids have a couple of favourite restaurants that they always want to go to, but last night they both agreed that this is their new top spot!I had the Red Dragon ramen. It was the "spicy" option. I would say the heat level was low, but not in a bad way. It just wasn't very "spicy". However, it was FULL of flavour! The broth was rich and delicious; the noodles were hearty and felt home made, and the meat was tender and delicious. We also tried the raw octopus with wasabi appetizer, which was also delicious. I'm pretty sure I'll eventually try everything on their menu.Overall, this place is just an absolute gem! If I really dig around for a complaint (which is how I roll), I'll say that getting around in that neighbourhood sucks. Can't turn left anywhere. That being said, obviously not their fault and if I weren't so stubborn I could have just used my GPS.Ramen Isshin. Try it.
