Matsuchan

Reviews

• Yang L.

  star star star star star 2 June 2026

  It's been a long time that I've found a ramen place where I was able to finish the broth along with the noodles. Matsuchan really hit the spot - compared to many other ramen places around town, their broths are far less seasoned and have a more mild flavor. I came on a day off and tried their Ramen set which comes with ramen, a sizable portion of fried rice and three small shiumai dumplings.
  
  The ramen noodles were on point - fresh and chewy, they held up very well to the broth. Toppings were standard sprouts, ginger, meat (standard is pork), green onions, etc. As mentioned earlier, the broth is mild and for my tastes, more palatable as I don't like feeling like a walking salt bomb after a meal. This time, I had the tonkotsu/pork broth.
  
  The fried rice was fluffy, flavorful with bits of shrimp and egg dispersed among the grains. It was surprisingly good being a side dish to the ramen, and even though I had just eaten the bowl of ramen AND broth, I polished off the rice too. The shiumai were nothing to write home about - fairly standard.
  
  For some logistics, cost is a huge appeal here. Their ramen set will satisfy probably all but the biggest eaters and sets you back $10 before tip. There's a reason why I saw so many people coming in during their lunch break for sure! Great food at a great value.
  
  The location is also tiny. I counted around maybe 18 seats  so there is a possibility of a considerable wait. But I can say it won't be because of the service - it was prompt and efficient. It's cozy in the right light, stressful if the line holds you back.
  
  Location. It's in Canton so its very much out of the way for many metro Detroiters. This is rather unfortunate, and maybe some day they can expand? Time will tell.
  
  As you can see in the other reviews and photos, they also have a varied menu with some sushi, Dinner main courses and several other varieties of broth. I'm looking forward to visiting and trying them all over time!

• Viv P.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 24 May 2026

  Decided to give another chance... but nothing's really changed. My rating is solely on the ramen/fried rice/takoyaki. did not have anything else here.
  
  The pork soup ramen is still meh. And the fried rice is still good.
  it doesn't help that I have just returned from a trip to Vancouver and one of my most favorite ramen places in the world...

• Joshua D.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  Yay! We found another place we love on the east side! His place gets so crowded during lunch rush and believe me, you'd end up waiting for about an hour. It's a small mom and pop store.
  We have enjoyed their big ramen soups and dumplings. They are a good size so we usually pack them home. So far, my fave has been pork miso ramen soup.
  We can't wait to try for more variety when we come back.

• Jayme Y.

  star star star star star_border 8 May 2026

  The ramen is good, service is great.  Parking can be a bit tight, but the prices are right, and like I said, damn good food.  If you're coming here plan some time because it does take a bit, especially if they're slammed.
  
  Seating is a premium, there are very few tables, so also plan ahead for that.

• Dorothy W.

  star star star star star_border 8 May 2026

  If you want super large bowls of Raman for ~$10, you'll wanna come to Matsuchan!
  It's a hole in a wall restaurant, but the food is tasty and affordable!
  A few of my favorites are the curry ramen, hot and spicy, and Champon!
  
  Keep in mind that the restaurant is only opened for a few hours for lunch, it closes, and then opens again for a few hours for dinner.