Oji Seichi

“Take a moment and go to Gerrard and Broadview where this gem of a restaurant resides. Oji Seichi is a quaint little Japanese restaurant that serves the most delicious Chicken Katsu sandwich and ramen. The sandwich was fried perfectly and the chicken was so moist! We asked foe the tonkatsu sauce and mayo on the side and added it ourselves. Its the perfect sandwich. Featured in the pic is their Oji Classic Shio Ramen. The broth is clear, savory, with roasted pork belly, a beautifully cooked egg thats still runny in the centre and noodles that are still a bit al dente. Best of all, the staff who was here when we came was lovely. She was professional, friendly, attentive, and courteous. Made us feel very welcomed and relaxed to enjoy our food. Keep in mind the space is small so there might be a line up but dont let that deter you. Easily accessible by TTC. We will definitely be back. 😋”

“Had brunch earlier but was still hungry, so came here for a bowl of ramen. The space is clean and refreshing. The artwork on the walls is really cute, and they also sell small merch items and frozen products. That said, it is quite pricey, around $25 for a bowl. 👉 Oji Classic Shoyu Ramen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ($21) Comes with two large pieces of chashu, quite fatty but no strong pork smell, nicely charred with a smoky flavor. The noodles are on the thinner and firmer side. The broth is rich and on the salty side, with a layer of oil on top, but does not taste overly artificial. Strong bonito flavor with a very straightforward soy sauce base. The soft boiled egg is definitely the highlight. Overall a comforting bowl to finish.”

“I had the Oji Classic Shoyu Ramen and the curry beef spring rolls. The spring rolls were very VERY good. Took me completely off guard that I was about to have a dish so perfect. Ramen was also great with a perfect egg. I’d love to come back and try more of the sandys and sides. Service was wonderful and the restaurant is cute and comfortable. Definitely a great experience!”

“Ramen is the perfect thing to have as it's getting cold. I was pleasantly surprised by the vegetarian ramen, which has a luxurious richness that still felt balanced. The shio ramen was very clean and pure! If you get the chili oil, make sure you can handle the heat. Everyone was nice at the restaurant even though we went 45 minutes before closing.”

“I stopped by Oji Seichi on a packed Saturday afternoon and was impressed by how fast and friendly the service was. Even with a full house, the staff stayed attentive; quick with drink refills and topped up hot water for tea. The standout was the chicken katsu sandy. One bite and I was back in Tokyo. The chicken was perfectly cooked; juicy, tender, and wrapped in a crunchy tempura-style crust that somehow stayed light and feathery. Their signature tonkatsu sauce is rich and deeply umami without tipping into saltiness. It’s rare to find chicken katsu done this well, especially since pork is the default in Tokyo, and this version was exceptional. The Oji Classic Shio Ramen, however, didn’t land as well for me. The broth leaned salty without the depth of umami I was hoping for, and the temperature wasn’t quite hot enough, almost as if it hadn’t simmered long enough to develop its full flavour. It wasn’t bad, just overshadowed by how incredible the chicken katsu was. If you go, the chicken katsu sandy (or probably any of the sandys) is the star of the show. I’d return for that alone.”