u/boundlessfury

If you're looking for the most excessive, heart-stopping bowl of ramen in Toronto, Ramen Buta-Nibo might be the spot for you. They specialize in jiro-style ramen, which is known for its massive portions and ultra-rich broth.

Obviously, I wanted to try their specialty, so I went for the Spicy Ramen and also got Karaage on the side.

Is it located in Toronto?	Yes.
Nearest Major Intersection.	Danforth & Carlaw Ave.
Transit Accessibility?	Good. A 5-minute walk from Pape station and reachable using bus route 72.
Halal?	No.
Japanese-owned and run?	Yes.
Service?	Good.
Price (incl. tax + tip).	$40.25

Spicy Ramen: Usually when I get ramen, I add extra Char Siu, but in this case they add so much meat that it may be unnecessary. Let me tell you, this bowl absolutely killed me. They add a pretty crazy amount of toppings and thick noodles to an already rich broth. The cabbage and bean sprouts add much-needed fibre to an otherwise very fatty meal. If you're not a fan of bean sprouts, this bowl may not be for you. The taste of the several kinds of pork was quite nice, and I enjoyed the crunch the vegetables added. I started getting the sweats at about the halfway point, and my heart was begging me to stop. While I do not regret coming here, it was definitely good; the excessiveness is not for me. I recommend trying this at least once. If I were thinking in terms of calorie/$ value, this may be up there for ramen spots. It's not as spicy as the photo implies.

Karaage: It was okay, reasonably priced compared to other ramen places. I think it was very lightly battered before frying.

In conclusion, not touching Raijin.

P.S. I include tax and, if any, tips in the price.

Hello, I've decided to start a food review series that I'll post whenever since I eat out a lot.

For this first one, I've decided to go with Great Fountain Fast Food, a Hong Kong-style fast food restaurant located in the Dynasty Centre food court. You may have heard of them through their social media marketing (Instagram, TikTok, etc.), which has been pretty successful. I went with the Garlic Fried Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce.

Is it located in Toronto?	Yes.
Nearest Major Intersection?	Sheppard & Midland.
Transit Accessibility?	Okay. ~15-minute walk from Agincourt GO and serviced by the route 85 bus.
Halal?	No.
Service?	Good.
Price?	~$14. Paid using cash.

Garlic Fried Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce: I'm not going to sugarcoat things, this was very good. The seasoning on the chicken was on point, in my opinion, and the black pepper sauce, which you can see under the chicken, went really well with the dish. The fried rice was kinda bland. But it was a good pairing with the chicken; I just wish there was a little more flavour from the rice itself.

Hot and Sour Soup (?): I don't completely recall what the soup was. It was not bad, but I felt indifferent about it overall. Still good though. I might go for the Pork Bone soup if I come back.

Lemon Tea: For the drink, I had a choice between Lemon Tea and Soy Milk. I went with the Lemon Tea, and it was truly divine. I genuinely had to pace myself to avoid finishing it before I got through the main dish. I was tempted to buy another Lemon Tea on the way out, but the line got too long.

In conclusion, a solid spot if you are craving Hong Kong-style fast food. Light to Mid 8/10.