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Vancouver spot makes PETA’s list of best vegan ramen in North America

Sometimes when PETA protests, they send nudes . But when they want to round-up a winter-weather favourite, they send noods — ramen noodles, that is.
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Negi-Goma Atsuage vegan ramen from Ramen Danbo. Photo @snacksuf via @ramendanbo_ca/Instagram

Sometimes when PETA protests, they send nudes. But when they want to round-up a winter-weather favourite, they send noods — ramen noodles, that is.

The animal advocacy group recently released its picks for the best bowls of vegan ramen in North America, and a beloved Vancouver spot landed on the list.

Ramen Danbo, which has locations on West Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano and Robson Street in the West End, ladles up a Negi-Goma Atsuage Ramen. 

PETA describes the dish: "The menu option features white sesame oil, roasted sesame seeds, and fresh scallions as well as six slices of mouth-watering thick-fried tofu."

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Negi Goma vegan ramen at Ramen Danbo. Photo courtesy Ramen Danbo Canada/Facebook

Ramen broth, which is traditionally made using pork, chicken, or seafood, or a combo thereof, can be off-limits for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. However, in Vancouver ramen joints, including many who are tied to established Japanese brands, have realized in the last few years that it's worthwhile to perfect and offer a plant-based ramen option. 

You'll also find worthy vegan ramen bowls to slurp up around Vancouver at places like the Los Angeles-based Ramen Jinya, Ramen Taka, Benkei and North Vancouver's Workshop. 

Also on the PETA list are spots in the following cities: L.A., San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York, Austin, Honolulu, Okalahoma City, Orlando and Memphis. Danbo — though they now also have locations in New York City and Seattle — is the only Canadian spot on the list.

Ramen Danbo is located at 1833 West Fourth Ave. and 1333 Robson St.

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