Gutom Staff RAMEN
AFURI RAMEN AND DUMPLINGS
MAIN STREET AND 12TH
Address: 2801 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G1
GUTOM EATS! Afuri Ramen is now open on Vancouver’s Main Street. Afuri is a global noodle franchise, with locations in the USA and Europe. Let’s check it out!
Afuri is a different kind of ramen restaurant. On the menu ramen CHICKEN broth, and THIN noodles. Yuzu Shio and Dumplings are their feature dishes.
Ramen prices are $15-$20, with combos up to $30. Rice bowls $14. There’s also a selection of appetizers, and handroll sushi.
ORDERED
Karaage Don $13
Japanese fried chicken and rice bowl with chili soy sauce, mayo, pickled ginger, nori.
Yuzu Shio $17.50
Shio tare, chicken broth, chi-yu, menma, greens, chashu, egg, nori, yuza,THIN noodle.
Yuzu Ratan $18.50 or ($30 for side dish and drink)
Spicy shoyu tare, CHICKEN broth, chi yu, menma, greens, chashu, egg, nori, leeks, chili sesame, yuzu, THIN noodle.
Mini Karaage side dish that’s included with the combo. Comes with mayo and lemon wedge.
Yuzu Limeade
Drink choice included with the combo order.
Kid’s Ramen
PRICE:
$$ Expect to pay $15-$20 for ramen, or around $30 for a Combo with soup, drink and a side dish. They do have specials and Happy Hour.
QUALITY:
OK! Portion size seemed a bit small. The thin noodles were soft. The spicy ramen was not spicy. Chicken broth is nice but mild flavour. Temperature was lukewarm. Only one piece of chashu.
SERVICE:
GOOD! Friendly, helpful.
VERDICT:
SLIGHTLY SATISFIED! Afuri has more on their menu than ramen, and they focus on drinks, and small plates like an izakaya. Not the best ramen in town but this can be a good spot if you’re looking for a mix of Japanese food, and drinks. Franchise style menu and quality. Unique Chicken broth.
CARD ACCEPTED
LIMITED STREET PARKING
NEAR BUS STOP
