Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen Returns for Summer 2026
Every year, when summer arrives in Toronto, one question comes up at ramen RAIJIN: “Is the cold yuzu shio back yet?”
The answer in 2026 is yes. It’s back. And it’s available right now.
Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen is our annual summer-only menu item — a chilled ramen built around a house-crafted yuzu shio broth that is light, citrusy, and clean. It’s designed for Toronto summers: the kind of bowl that feels genuinely refreshing, not just cool in temperature.
If you had it in 2025 and came back this year looking for it — welcome back. If this is your first time — here’s what you’re getting into.
What’s in the Bowl
The foundation is the yuzu shio broth — a delicate salt-based stock infused with yuzu citrus. Served cold over noodles, it’s bright without being sharp, and savory without being heavy. Everything else in the bowl is designed to complement that balance.
Toppings
- Honey Lemon — sweet-tart citrus slices, the centrepiece of the bowl
- Chicken Cha-shu — soft, juicy, and delicate alongside the light broth
- Marinated Egg — lightly seasoned, complementing the yuzu notes
- White & Green Onion — thinly sliced, adding freshness and texture
- Chili Threads — a subtle touch of heat to finish the bowl
Why Cold Ramen in Toronto?
Toronto summers are short. And they’re warmer than people outside the city expect. Walking into a ramen shop in July and ordering a steaming hot bowl takes a certain kind of dedication — and we respect that dedication every day.
But cold ramen is a genuine tradition in Japan. Hiyashi chuka, cold soba, chilled broths — Japanese food culture has always understood that summer calls for something different. Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen was designed with that in mind: a bowl that holds the same care and craft as our hot ramen, but built for the season you’re actually in.
For Torontonians looking for a cold ramen option in summer 2026 — this is it. There is no other item on our menu designed specifically for the heat of a Toronto summer.
Seasonal & Limited — What You Need to Know
⚠️ Please note: While Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen is on the seasonal menu, our regular hot Yuzu Shio Ramen will not be available. Hot Yuzu Shio returns after the summer season ends.
Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen is prepared in limited quantities each day. There is no guarantee it will be available if you arrive later in the evening — earlier in the day gives you the best chance.
It will be on the menu through the summer months. When the season ends, it comes off the menu. No exceptions, no extensions.
That’s what makes it worth coming for.
FAQ — Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen 2026
Where can I eat cold ramen in Toronto in summer 2026?
ramen RAIJIN at 24 Wellesley St. West Rear, Toronto serves Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen as a summer 2026 limited menu item. It is available for dine-in while daily supplies last. This is currently the only cold ramen item on our seasonal menu.
What is yuzu shio ramen?
Yuzu shio ramen (柚子塩ラーメン) is a Japanese ramen style with a salt-based (shio) broth infused with yuzu — a Japanese citrus fruit with a distinct floral-tart aroma. At ramen RAIJIN, the summer version is served cold, making it one of Toronto’s rare cold ramen options.
Is Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen available for takeout or delivery?
Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen is available for both dine-in and takeout at ramen RAIJIN Toronto. For online ordering, please visit our online order page to check current availability.
How long will Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen be on the menu in 2026?
Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen is available only during the summer season at ramen RAIJIN Toronto. It is removed from the menu when summer ends. It is also made in limited quantities each day — so earlier visits during the day are recommended.
Is the hot Yuzu Shio Ramen still available during summer?
No. While Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen is on the seasonal summer menu, the regular hot Yuzu Shio Ramen is temporarily unavailable. Hot Yuzu Shio Ramen returns to the menu after the summer season ends.
Come Before It’s Gone
Cold Yuzu Shio Ramen is available now at ramen RAIJIN Toronto.
Seasonal menu. Limited daily quantities. No reservations needed.
⚠ Hot Yuzu Shio Ramen is temporarily unavailable while this seasonal item is on the menu.
📍 24 Wellesley St. West Rear, Toronto, ON · ☎ 647-348-0667
