RAMEN RESTAURANT — EST. KYOTO ROOTS

MUSOSHIN
RAMEN

Kyoto-style ramen in Roncesvalles, Toronto. House-extruded noodles, a vegetable-and-koji broth you won't find anywhere else in the city, and torched chashu over every signature bowl.

What: Ramen restaurant Where: Toronto, ON Call: (416) 537-3588
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From Kyoto to
Roncesvalles

Musoshin is the first North American outpost of a Kyoto noodle shop, tucked at 9 Boustead Avenue just off Roncesvalles. Co-owner and baker Chef Aoi Yoshida brings an artisan's eye to a small, warm dining room with an open kitchen and a front bakery case. The signature broth skips the heavy tonkotsu route entirely: a velvety emulsion of vegetables, pork, chicken, and house-fermented rice koji — lighter than you'd expect, deeper than it looks. Every bowl rides on noodles extruded in-house from premium flour, aged to pull out their quiet flavor. The room is listed in the Michelin Guide, the line at dinner is short and worth it, and the shokupan in the bakery case sells through most days.

BROTH

Vegetable base layered with pork, chicken, and rice koji fermented in-house. Light body, long finish, none of the oily weight of classic tonkotsu.

NOODLES

Extruded fresh every day from aged premium flour. Springy, clean-tasting, made to match the broth instead of fighting it.

Three bowls
to start with

01

Ajitama Musoshin Ramen

The bowl that made the room famous. Our koji broth, fresh noodles, torched chashu pork belly, menma, and a jammy seasoned egg. If you only come once, this is the one.

CA$17.50 · SAMPLE
02

Kyoto White Miso Vegan

Kelp-and-shiitake broth, white miso, seasonal vegetables, house noodles. Built from scratch for plant-based diners — not an afterthought with the pork fished out.

CA$19.50 · SAMPLE
03

Musoshin Ramen Red

The signature with heat. Chili oil and spice layered over the koji base for people who measure a good bowl in sweat. Extra napkins are free.

CA$19.50 · SAMPLE

How
we cook

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BOWLS ON A BUSY DAY
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SEATS, WALK-IN ONLY
Michelin Guide
LISTED — PUBLIC GUIDE
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KOJI FERMENTATION

How it works

STEP 01

Walk in

We're walk-in only — no reservations. Put your name down at the door and we'll call you when a seat opens.

STEP 02

Pick your bowl

Signature, vegan, or red. Add an egg, extra chashu, or black garlic if you're feeling decisive.

STEP 03

Noodles hit water

Your noodles are portioned from the day's extrusion and cooked to order while the broth is ladled hot.

STEP 04

Slurp fast

Ramen waits for no one. Eat it hot, finish the broth if you're happy, and check the bakery case on your way out.

Serving
Toronto

Serving Toronto and surrounding areas. Our regulars come from across the west end — and further when the craving hits.

RoncesvallesDundas WestHigh ParkParkdaleThe JunctionLiberty VillageEtobicokeMississauga

Find us at 9 Boustead Avenue, just off Roncesvalles. Easiest by the 504 streetcar or a short walk from Dundas West station — street parking nearby is residential and tight.

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FAQ

Do you take reservations?

No — we're walk-in only. Seating is limited in a small room, so put your name down at the door and expect a short wait at Friday and Saturday dinner rushes. The line moves.

Do you have vegan options?

Yes — two full ramen bowls. The Kyoto White Miso Vegan Ramen (kelp-and-shiitake broth) and the Vegan Curry Ramen are built from scratch for plant-based diners, plus vegan curry rice.

What are your hours?

Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Monday–Thursday until 9:00 p.m., Friday–Saturday until 10:00 p.m., Sunday until 9:00 p.m. The kitchen serves continuously — no afternoon break.

Do you do takeout?

Yes — pickup takeout is available. Call (416) 537-3588 to order ahead. Noodles travel best when you eat them fast, so plan a short trip home.

Is there parking?

Street parking is tight. Boustead is mostly restricted residential parking. The 504 streetcar stops nearby, and it's a short walk from Dundas West station.

Takeout
& pickup

Can't stay? The full menu travels. Order ahead by phone and we'll have it packed and steaming when you arrive. Heated patio seating out front when the season allows.

  • → Call ahead: (416) 537-3588
  • → Pickup at 9 Boustead Ave, Toronto
  • → Gift cards available in-store

PACKED HOT · READY IN ~15 MIN

Ramen is at its best in the first ten minutes. We pack noodles and broth to travel, but the clock starts when it leaves our hands — eat it fast.

Visit
us

Mon – Thu11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri – Sat11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Address9 Boustead Ave, Toronto
Phone(416) 537-3588
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