Welcome to Tansen Izakaya Edmonton

“ This is a hidden gem by the Univeristy area just close to Whyte Ave. They are open until midnight to serve all the late-night cravings or up for a snack while cramming for school. The inside of the restaurant is inspired by its culture and can be seen in the arrangement of the bar and the seated sections as it's different from other sushi places and serves an authentic vibe. It's quite a busy spot for the night as there was some walk in traffic upon on our first visit here too. We tried a variety of items from the menu including the Miso soup, Tuna Sashimi, Veggie Gyoza, Beef Tataki and Chicken thigh skewers all included in the pictures below. The food was inexpensive compared to other restaurants and the service was quick and efficient. The servers are polite and work alongside others to take care of the all guests at each table. The soup was so comforting and flavorful and a must try if you haven't had it before. The sashimi was fresh n smooth like butter melting in your mouth with each bite. The Tataki was also very flavorful and the crispy onions on top lent another layer to the dish. I loved the vegetable gyoza as the dumplings themselves were perfectly made with some great stuffing on the inside and were so yummy. All in all, we enjoyed a great bite of food and would definitely visit again!! ”

“ Delicious ramen and special sushi! Excellent service by Hao, he is definitely a professional! The food was served almost immediately! Especially when we were in a rush to come back to Calgary. Thank you! 5 stars! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ”

“ First time being here. So happy I stopped in for lunch. This Izakaya is fantastic for shareable and drinks. The daily half priced lunchtime ramen is amazingly good. Hand pulled noodles and great broth. The place is packed with people now. Waiter told me the owners ran Ramen Misoya downtown but sold it and now just focus on this place. 2 Chefs are trained in authentic Japanese Ramen soup n Japan. Takoyaki was creamy and piping hot. Yum! I’m going back here for sure! ”

“ Seriously, $5 Ramen lunch specials. You order and eat and they boot you out. It’s awesome. I went there with my kids and we each ordered a ramen (2 for me) and it was super delicious. The Black, the Red, and the Goma. I liked the Red the best as it had a nice twang to it. 4 bowls of Ramen for $20. Okay I felt bad and ordered Chicken karaage. Totally fell for their marketing genius. Still, for a ramen lunch for 3 and includes chicken karaage and tips for $36. Damn good deal. And I don’t like loitering and appreciate that they need to feed the next customers. I’ll definitely be back. Forget that, I’ll see you next week. ”

“ Amazing food and great atmosphere. Can’t go wrong with the ramen at $10, and the sushi is delicious. Drinks are delicious as well, I had the Osaka. Hao is a great waiter that gives great insight on the menu. I did not catch the name of my other waitresses in the past, but always excellent service and an inviting atmosphere. One of my favourite restaurants in the city ”

“ The food was incredible. I ordered the red ramen, and when I first got it, it tasted a bit spicy, but I quickly got used to the flavor and ended up loving it. It comes with one egg and a slice of pork, and everything was really well flavored. I went on a Thursday for their deal, which ends at 4 o’clock, so you have to arrive before then to get the ramen at half price. The atmosphere is bright and vibrant, and the energy is amazing. The service was great, but they will not seat you unless your entire party is present, so make sure everyone arrives together. ”

“ This is a nice restaurant near to University of Alberta. They offer a variety of tasty Japanese food. We had spicy tuna and Black Ramen soup. ”

“ Food is really good and the 5$ ramen is a great deal however because of the increase in popularity they maybe give you 15 min to order, eat and pay and then ask you to leave during that rush hour. Besides that it’s a great place to eat! ”