Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba

i caught up with a friend for lunch on a laid-back monday afternoon at kokoro mazesoba near brentwood at 1901 rosser avenue in burnaby.

mazesoba is a japanese noodle dish that consists of
freshly made in house soba noodles, thick, chewy, multi grain noodles, unlike traditional ramen, mazesoba doesn't have a broth, making it a dry noodle dish.

my go to, tokyo bowl is topped with spicy minced meat (pork & beef), ground saba fish (this is what makes the dish so intense), seaweed flakes, raw minced garlic, green onions, chives, sesame, and a raw egg yolk (this is what makes it creamy).

i like to add a generous splash or two of vinegar for an elevated, complex flavour. the noodles are typically mixed with all the toppings, ensuring that it is coated evenly and thoroughly before eating, creating a rich and flavourful combination. it's known for its intense, bold umami flavour and satisfying texture.

i also had their japanese crown melon milk, and it was a refreshing, and sweet honey dew drink. they had a bogo promotion going on during this visit.

Straight Outta Tokyo!!!

Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba in Brentwood ain't no joke' when it comes to servin' up that Tokyo flavor straight to your taste buds. Step into this joint and feel the vibes, mixin' up modern chill with old-school Tokyo charm.

Now, let's talk about the main event - the Mazesoba. This dish ain't messin' around, blendin' all kinds of textures and flavors into one killer bowl. Picture this: springy noodles, juicy meats, crispy veggies, and a flavor explosion of sauces and seasonings. Whether you roll with the classic Mazesoba or one of their wilder creations like the Spicy Miso or Truffle Mazesoba, you're in for a ride.

Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba keeps it real with top-notch ingredients sourced fresh from the block, guaranteeing each bite packs a punch. Plus, the chefs here know their stuff, bringin' that authentic Tokyo vibe to every dish they whip up.

But wait, there's more! Don't sleep on their dope selection of sides and apps - from crispy gyoza to savory takoyaki, they got it all.

And here's the kicker - they're throwin' in extra noodles for free. Yeah, you heard that right. No need to worry about runnin' out of noodle action here.

BOOM, Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba in Brentwood ain't just a spot - it's an experience. So if you're lookin' to get a taste of Tokyo without leavin' Lower Mainland, this is where it's at.

The food here is very authentic Japanese fare. They have a variety of rice dishes with various types of protein to compliment the dish. They also have ramen selections as well.

The service is quick and the dining area is ample size. I would dine here again.

Free XXL size upgrade is now available at Kokoro Mazesoba! My friends & I were very curious about their new menu! You can now get XL or XXL bowls for the same price of a regular bowl.

It's is a popular Japanese franchise known for their Mazesoba (souples ramen). Menu includes a variety of mezesobas & also regular ramen with soup.

My friends & I all got XXL Niku Mazesoba. It's filled with lots of noodles compared to a regular bowl. We found that we had to keep adding more vinegar & seasoning to our bowls since the noodle ratio was higher.

Overall, I would say it's worth getting XXL. We all didn't finish our bowls but it's great for leftovers! Food was delicious. You might not have enough sauce leftover to get the free extra scoop of rice like a regular bowl.

Price: Niku Mazesoba XXL $16.50

I've had this sofa a couple of times before in New York but I had not yet tried it on home soil. Although this is a chain, the décor including pampas grass arrangements and neon lighting, really elevated the ambiance.

I liked that the tables were set apart from one another, allowing for comfortable distancing.

Service was quick. I opted for their best seller Mazesoba. I really enjoyed chewiness it and freshness of the noodles. Although this style of Ramen is soup-less, there was certainly plenty of savoriness to the sauce from the garlic, onions, and spicy pork mixture.

Definitely recommend!

Limited edition truffle mazesoba: no longer available

Sorry for the late review! I'm not a big fan of truffle but i am a big fan of mazesoba... so whats the result? I liked it! I did remove the dollop of truffle and mixed only a little bit of it. I liked that i could customize the amount i could add in that sense. Overall tasted good. You also get a free tote at the end if you order the truffle mazesoba!

Ordered their Niku Mazesoba, it took them 25 minutes to prepare fir takeout I am satisfied with how it tasted though! They have an additional small rice on the side too highly recommend! I just hope they made it faster.

We came here based on a friend's recommendation. We weren't overly impressed with the food & prices. The only thing going for this place is the nice decor (5/5) to meet up for a special occasion or just with friends.

The 4 of us all had different dishes & found the food lack in taste & ingredients. Our cha su (BBQ a pork) was sliced so thin we thought it was bacon. The lack of ingredients had us going elsewhere for more food despite sharing 2 appetizers. The chicken kaarage was average(3/5 rating). The Takoyaki squid (1/5 rating) was mainly a ball of uncooked dough with little squid.

Overall rating:
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Food: 2.5/5 - the ramen dishes could do with more ramen & ingredients. They offer combo dishes with drink/dessert. Choice of chicken/pork broth. Extra prices for add-ons.
Price: 2.5/5

Located in Station Square in Burnaby, park in the Save On Foods parkade or the parkade across the street.

If you're okay with some 'rules' such as no substitutes & minimum spending of $13 per person during prime lunch & dinner times, you're good.

We won't be back.

A great place for lunch if you are in the Brentwood area.

Food: I ordered the Tokyo Mazesoba for under $14 and it was very tasty.

Service: Service was good. We were seated promptly and the food came pretty fast. Server came to check on us and asked if we would like some rice to go with the extra sauce.

Ambiance: Restaurant was spacious, modern, bright and clean.


Review Rating:
1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent

Ordered takeout from this restaurant. Friendly service over the phone. Friendly service at the counter during pick up as well. Food has lots of flavours and good portion.