The most-loved ramen on Vancouver Island. Authentic Japanese ramen with house-made noodles, crafted daily in Courtenay, BC.
BC's Only Certified Living Wage Restaurant
The rapid expansion relies on industrial-scale third party manufacturers and highly processed concentrates, powders, artificial flavouring, and preservatives.
Enter Real Ramen.
For 10 years, we have never once compromised on quality. Real Ramen doesn't take shortcuts. Real Ramen is crafted entirely from scratch, naturally extracting flavour from whole ingredients and time-honoured traditional methods. No artificial extracts, powders, or concentrates. Just real, authentic food made in our kitchen in Courtenay, BC.
We have over forty flavours that rotate through our restaurant on a weekly basis, each and every one of them made from scratch.
Enjoy our signature ramen wherever you are. Our Real Ramen Kits and Ramen Pucks bring the same bold flavours, handmade noodles, and rich broth into your kitchen — no shortcuts.
Open till 9 on Friday and Saturday. (That's late in the Comox Valley. If you're from here, you know.)
Enjoy the sunshine with your favourite ramen and local beers on our patio. Open April through October.
Vancouver Island's largest selection of Japanese beers.
More seating, open-air concept, bigger menu. Come see the new space.
"Best ramen I've had outside of Japan. Noodles are made fresh in-house. So much care in every dish."
"Obsessed with their vegan ramen and karaage. Friendly, fast, and so flavourful."
"Love their mission and the quality. You can taste the difference. Plus, Nikkei Nights is a vibe!"
Come see why we're Vancouver Island's favourite ramen spot.