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Had high expectations for this place. Started off strong with the edamame and the fried pork gyoza- which were great. I liked the truffle ono myself, but it was heavy on the truffle so if you are not a fan, steer clear. The only roll I really enjoyed was the dream roll. I did not enjoy the golden yellow tail. The unagi and the four seasons were just ok. It's a shame because the staff is great and location is perfect
We did not eat lunch and were out shopping when we started craving ramen. We decided to come here at around 5:30 pm on a Friday and the restaurant was fairly empty. We picked where we wanted to sit and were able to order quickly. I got the tempura brussel sprouts, which are supposed to be coated with truffle oil and the premium tonkotsu combo ramen. First, the tempura brussel sprouts came out. They looked nice and had a nice crunch, but there was absolutely no truffle flavor. I tried to just eat them as is but wanted to get some sauce. I guess asking was too much, however. When I asked one of the servers(with glasses), if it was possible to get some tempura sauce, she seemed very short tempered. She preceded to raise her voice and say it didn't come with sauce and that the oil was on it. I tried to ask if I could purchase some if necessary, but I never got the chance because she just kept talking over me. She finally asked "well what sauce do you want, spicy or what?" I just said spicy to get her to leave, and then she pointed to the pepper paste on the table , said there it was, and walked away. Now for the ramen. The broth was a mix of chicken and pork broth, and it was very flavorful with a slight smoky flavor. The chicken and pork chasu were both nice and thick. The noodles, however, were hard and not what I expected for ramen. This was strange since my girlfriend's noodles were different and much better. Without my experience with the server, I would have rated this place 4 stars for the unique broth flavor. Unfortunately, customer service is a big part of enjoying a restaurant. Maybe I will try this place again, but I doubt it will be soon.
We were in the area so came here on a whim and we were not disappointed! We each ordered a different spicy pork ramen and were both delicious (though not very spicy, so nothing to fear!) I particularly really liked my partner's ramen which had the ground porn in it - very beautifully seasoned! Additionally, it was also a very generous amount of noodles! We also ordered the tempura maki I believe it was... which was also delicious and does have a little bit of a kick to it (just enough, nothing too spicy). Of course, I paired all of this with a Saporro beer which was great! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I would 100% come back here again and recommend to others for yet another great ramen spot!
Came here for dinner and it was completely empty on Tuesday evening at 6ish pm. I ordered the black tonkotsu and I was pleasantly surprised. The broth is so full of umami and garlic flavor and the chasu was melt in your mouth and buttery. I wish i ordered extra meat. They also have spicy chili paste and some type of garlic soy jalapeno sauce?? Anyways I added both of those to my broth and it just turned up the flavor to the next level. It was the bright and piquant peppery notes from the chili really elevated the dark garlic and umami notes from the broth and contrasted the rich creaminess. The flavor became so complex and addicting. The only downside is that the noodles they used were thin and I don't think they're very authentic or high quality ramen noodles. They were soft and one-dimensional and very pale white. Quality ramen noodles should be more of a bright yellow, and chewy and hardy. If this bowl had those type of noodles it would be easily a 10/10.
Food was good and full of flavor, and service was super quick. Convenient parking spaces right outside the restaurant. The mango and pineapple fruit freeze was delicious!
PAID $29.59 for 10pc crispy chicken and 2 drinks to get that ridiculous amount of sauce . Went back to ask for more sauce was asked to pay $3.10 from what I already paid. Then received back HALF of the moment of the small container. why are you guys so cheap? Cough up some more sauce it won't hurt you that's what makes your dish the SAUCE if not then it's not that good.
Kan Ya was cooking up some good Japanese food at a really affordable price. Visited the location during dinner time and got the standard char siu ramen bowl with karaage. The food was well-priced (below $10 USD per dish) and was delivering some serious flavor. The broth was very savory and rich (personally a little too salty for my taste). The karaage was standard and solid. The noodles had nice chew and bite. Overall, a good spot for ramen.
Had dinner here on 3/15/2025. Had the original ramen & squid balls. The ramen broth was lacking. It tasted watered down. Not flavor-infused at all. The egg in the ramen tasted ginger-infused which could be delicious to some but I did not like it. The ramen itself was bland. Something was lacking with their food. Service was efficient. Place was clean. Not raring to go back.
Today I had the Tokyo Ramen for lunch. All three pieces of Pork were completely fatty, absolutely no meat on them. I had to put them aside on a separate plate in order to eat my ramen. The waitress never asked how we were enjoying the food or anything related to the separated pieces. The rest of the ramen was nothing special and the broth was rather bland. Furthermore it took forever to get our food out and they weren't even that busy. 2 stars because the Brussels sprouts tempura was pretty good.
Came here for lunch on a Sunday and it wasn't busy which was really nice. We ordered an app and two ramen bowls. I will caution that the ramen bowls are MASSIVE and could easily be for two people. The staff was very friendly and attentive to the tables. The restaurant was clean and organized as well. The atmosphere was authentic and calming. The prices were great too! I would definitely recommend!
I came here in a pinch to grab something quick for lunch and it was average food. Quality- the garlic tonkatsu ramen broth was very light and tastes like hot water with just some ramen seasoning from a packet. There wasn't much special with it because it tasted cheap. The slices of meat were decent but the egg was a bit over cooked (not much yolk spilled out, and the noodles were normal). The pieces of chicken looks crispy but it really wasn't when I but into it. It was a bit mushy. The meat inside was also a bit dry. The vegetables were fresh but the sauce was too tangy for the mushy chicken. I would have preferred something savory to dip into. Quantity- it was on the pricier end. Spent about 30 bucks for both of these items. Not worth it. Atmosphere- nice interior. Service- pretty good.
I love love love coming here it's like 40 minutes from home but I don't care I love this place I usually come for the ramen , the veggie one is my favorite and the vibe are simple and cute inside Service can be a little slow sometimes but It's not a deal breaker for me
The restaurant looks clean, is comfortable and staff were welcoming and nice. I can't recommend the tonkotsu ramen. Broth flavor was bland and had an oily film. It didn't come hot but luke warm. The noodles couldn't have been house made, texture was heavy and starchy. The pork was mostly fat. While the staff was kind at greeting, the restaurant was essentially empty and I was never offered a water refill until the offer of my check.
5 years ago
Ramen add ons was good but the broth was extremely bland. I found myself adding soy sauce to try to add more flavor but it wasn't helping. The pork buns were amazing though! A must try if you're trying this spot out! read more
7 years ago
My BF and I were craving for ramen... There are very few places with good reviews that offer beer and wine. So we decided to try Kan Ya, I would say about 10 miles from where we live.... Ambiance is casual... and we like Lizzy... Here's what we ordered: Fried pork gyoza - nothing memorable, typical gyoza 3.5 stars Octopus Balls - wow, this is different -- nothing like what We expected --- in a very good way... it has a soft bite, it's creamy inside, and a burst of tender chunk of octopus ... If you are not adventurous or open to complex texture... you will not like this... but if you're like me and my BF - both foodies? You would love this -- 5 stars Tonkatsu Black Rich Ramen -- my order -- nori ( sushi paper ) and seasoned egg with tender sliced pork, makes this ramen good, broth is just ok - 4 stars Tokyo Tonkatsu-- my BF's order -- he wanted HOT -- however it's not hot how I expected it .. it has a kick but not HOT Spicy. Should have more broth -- 4 stars We are not "ramen connoisseurs" however I gotta say... I've had better Ramen.. especially in California.. However, west suburbs don't have enough options and this is as good as it gets. Funny though... you can add toppings to the ramen ala carte... the menu has cilantro ( bottom of the selection - for $1.75 ) cilantro ???? I think this was a typo... but still funny as hell.... who would pay this??? Anyways.... We spent about $72 plus 20% tip ( we also ordered hot sake, wine and beer ) We will be back to try the other ramen read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
It was a really great experience, amazing food and I loved the options for Raman and sushi. The service was great. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
This place was very okay - I don't know how else to put it. They took an hour to make my order for 2 people. I asked if they put Siracha in and the lady specifically pointed to a part of the bag and said "yes I put it right here" I didn't see it but I believed her and it wasn't there, she was so specific I was mind blown lol. Other than that the ramen was pretty decent. The pork was perfectly tender, I got the garlic lovers and my husband got the chicken wonton. I would return again, but I had to dock points for the horrific customer service. I will order takeout again but like an hour in advance. read more
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The best restaurant ever for me. Pork fried rice and other dishes in my picture ( honestly I don't remember their names) is really delicious. The price is reasonable. The staffs are enthusiastic and funny. However, ramen is a bit bland for me and food is serviced a bit slow. read more
5 years ago
This is exactly what we were looking for tonight. I ordered the vegetable ramen which was loaded! The broth was delicious. We got an order of the gyoza which were also tasty. We ordered delivery and they were FAST! Order arrived piping hot. We'll be back for sure! read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
I'm a newbie to ramen. Brand new! I had gone to a ramen place in the city in the past, but I chickened out that tome and ordered a sushi roll. At that time I tried a sip of my guys ramen and knew I made the wrong choice ordering sushi, so when I had the chance again, I was super excited. I've seen tons of fantastic looking photos of ramen and knew I had a few requirements: - The ramen had to have an egg in it - The ramen needed to have pork in it. I ordered the Niku Karya Ramen- a pork broth with pork pieces, carrots scallions, cilantro, a seasoned egg, and corn. It truly was a feast for the eyes! The taste was amazing too. The only thing I didn't love was the noodles. There were tons, but they didn't taste like much. I still really enjoyed it. Service was good and I think the price was fair for what we got. We both left satisfied after the meal. I highly recommend this place! read more
5 years ago
Nothing but good things I can say about this place. Kid friendly, environments great and service is awesome. First time at this and will definitely will be coming back. I ordered couple things fruit smoothies are really good, not so sweet, very natural taste. Pork fried gyoza super good not so greasy like other places. Chicken ramen highly recommended also as the Gojira Maki. Overall best experience. read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
Came here tonight with my friend, as she has never had ramen, and a cold night like tonight was just the right setting to have some. I've tried out many ramen places, and each one is always unique. What I liked about this place is the amount of types of ramen you can choose from. Also, you can customize your ramen with extra ingredients (for an extra charge). I had the Black Rich Ramen, which is a staple for the restaurant, and it was flavorful. The pork was extremely tender, but not fatty. The seaweed was large and crispy, and the noodles were cooked well. I had mushrooms added to mine, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was thick slices of mushrooms, and they added a lot! What really made my heart flutter with joy was the fact that they give you an entire egg, and not just a meekly half of one! My friend had the chicken ramen, which was a basic broth, but it was good for her as it was simple but tasty. We also shared an order of the pork dumplings, and those were juicy and filled with flavor. The dipping sauce also had a unique flavor that complemented the dumplings. I will say they are priced on the higher side of other ramen places, but due to the fact the restaurant is located in downtown Elmhurst, I wasn't too surprised. Yes, the staff is quiet, but I was too busy enjoying my meal to care. I definitely recommend this place, and I would like to go back to true something new! read more
8 years ago
Doesn't taste like authentic Japanese ramen. More like eating Chinese dish. Most people may not know the difference but for us foodies, it's a bit of a let down. Too much on the noodles and not enough of the right flavors. Golden shrimp was good though. Ambience and Service was good. read more
8 years ago
So glad there's a ramen place in Elmhurst! This was perfect for a cold Saturday night. I ordered the tonkotsu black rich ramen which is a pork broth and the only dish to come with a full egg.You can request to make any of the ramen dishes spicy, but they also leave the bowl of sauce on the table. I ordered it spicy, which really wasn't spicy enough. If you like it spicy definitely bump up the spice level to Hot. The noodles were prepared perfectly with the right amount of chewiness. My friends ordered the premium tonkotsu combo and the crispy chicken ramen. I wasn't impressed with the flavor of the chicken broth, however, my friends enjoyed their dishes. If you order the crispy chicken and hope to keep the chicken crispy, it's probably best to move those pieces from the bowl when you get your bowl. By the midway point my friend said all her chicken had lost their crunch (which she expected). read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
One day @ work, it was dreary. I mean, it would not stop raining. It rained all day long. And it was a little on the nippish side (cold), too. I had an idea: on a day like today, ramen can save the day. Welcome to Kanya. My co-worker and I went through the rain for lunch to Kanya and we were not disappointed. Got the pork gyoza for an appetizer. They were smaller than I am accustomed to but my co-worker and I fought over the last one: proof that they were very tasty. I got the tokyo tonkotsu. When I read "for garlic lovers", I was sold. Very tasty bowl, a lot of flavors and ingredients, nice hot temp. and my co-worker agreed totally. Yes, it is dark inside, so sit by the window and enjoy the suburban view of Elmhurst. Darkness brings on romance (where are the creative juices nowadays???) On a rainy day like today, Kanya "You Saved My Day" (song by Cheryl Lynn) read more
This place is the bomb! I ordered the vegetable ramen with chicken broth - with a side of rice because I can't eat wheat. It came loaded with vegetables and the broth was delicious. Clean, quiet atmosphere. Pleasant service. read more
Friendly service; delicious food; chill atmosphere. We started w the Brussels sprout tempura, seaweed salad, and gyozya--everything was delicious. Our group had 3 different types of ramen bowls and a fried rice and everyone enjoyed themselves. We will definitely come back!! read more
8 years ago
We have been wanting to try this place for a while.. well before a movie on the fly we popped in. I got the spicy unami ramen.. the shredded pork and pork broth, with traditional noodles had so much flavor I was in heaven! My man got the spicy chicken ramen (which has more of an angel hair pasta but still great) and it was good but not as flavorful as my pork ramen.. ( because duh.. its pork) not to mention the freshly steamed and prepared bok choy mine came with as well.. perfection! I wish they would provide complimentary edamame or some crispy noodles just based on prices of 1 dish but overall I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience and cant wait to try more dishes!! read more
Just when I thought the ramen craze was dying down, it seems like there's been a resurgence of ramen joints in the burbs with two new spots in Schaumburg, and now Kan Ya in Elmhurst. Whenever people ask me if a ramen place is good or not, I always say it depends on what you like. Some people like rich and heavy pork broths like tonkotsu, others may prefer a light and crisp broth with a ton of veggies, and then you have those who just love the savory miso flavor. I'm personally a tonkotsu guy myself, so even though they got rave reviews, I was a bit disappointed with the two new ramen places in Schaumburg because they specialized more in the Shoyu and Miso types. Kan Ya on the other hand, looked like more of my jam when I saw they had 5 different types of tonkotsu. Location: Kan Ya is in the main downtown Elmhurst area, right across from the new Italian restaurant Livia. They don't have their own parking lot, but luckily there's a free parking garage right around the corner. We went at 6:30 on a Friday and the place was only half full, but by 7:30 there was a little bit of a wait for a table. The inside gave the vibes of an authentic ramen house, but still with the spaciousness of a suburban restaurant. Food: Both my girlfriend and I immediately knew which ramen to get as soon as we looked at the menu. The tonkotsu black rich ramen seemed like the obvious choice for me once I saw pork broth, chashu, and garlic chips all in one description. Although the Tokyo tonkotsu specifically called out garlic lovers, I thought the black rich ramen had more garlicky elements. Broth - Now that's what I'm talking about. The broth here was rich and porky, and had a good amount of saltiness. The garlic oil and garlic chips boosted the flavor, and there was a dollop of some sort of chili paste that gave a slight kick to the broth. Overall it was just a solid broth. I just wish they gave more of it because I slurped it all up before I even finished half my noodles. Noodles - The noodles here were the super thin ramen noodles, which I think works well with tonkotsu so it doesn't soak up all that broth. They weren't as al dente as I prefer, but still very tasty. Also they just give you a shit ton of noodles. It's almost like the bowl already came with an extra serving of noodles already in it. My only complaint would be that the noodle to ratio was a little bit off. I needed more broth so I didn't just have a pile of dry noodles at the end. Toppings - This is where Kan Ya really shined. The black rich ramen not only had all the elements that I love to see in a bowl of ramen, but they just executed everything really well. The egg was just perfectly cooked. The yolk had a molten dark orange color, and was the perfect level of softness. It solid enough to not just ooze into the broth, and it wasn't boiled completely through. There were two pieces of tender chashu pork, which were just amazing. Usually chashu that comes in ramen could either be a little tough, or bland. At Kan ya the pieces of pork were tender and super flavorful. They seasoned it very well, and even added a nice sear on the outside to give it some texture. The fried onion and garlic chips get lost a little bit when they get soggy in the broth, but that flavor was definitely apparent at the bottom of the bowl where it piled up. Just bursts of flavor in every spoonful. In addition to what comes in the bowl they also have a long list of other toppings you can add, so you can literally customize your bowl however you like. Karaage (crispy chicken) - The small 5 piece order had a generous portion. The meat was super juicy thigh meat, and the breading was hot and crispy. Solid appetizer. Overall, just a solid new ramen spot in the suburbs. Kan Ya immediately jumps up to top 3 in the burbs for me behind Ramen Shinchan and Santouka. read more
5 years ago
I'm usually picky with ramen because I don't want it to make me sleepy or feeling lethargic right after (because all the ones that I've had gave me that, maybe because of MSG?) but this one didn't give me that effect. Also, the broth to this ramen is so good. I ordered the tonkatsu black ramen. Tried this once and will keep on coming back. read more
8 years ago
Came here on a empty Tuesday afternoon by myself and service was good. The staff stopped doing her side work and kept an eye on me. I took awhile with the menu, but she came over right when I decided on my order. I ordered the Tokyo Tonkotsu. It said that it's for garlic lovers, but I found it weird that the ingredients didn't have garlic in it - turns out that the garlic is made into the broth. I found the garlic flavor to be just right. Not too overpowering, but just enough to get the garlic taste. I didn't want onions, bean sprouts, or other addition toppings, so there was only 2 toppings for me to focus on... Egg: I found it to be a little dry and bland. I didn't like how it was a whole uncut egg. When I bit it in half it appeared kind of dark. I'm not sure if it's the lighting or what (not a ramen egg expert, but I've had better). Pork: Tender, but just like the egg, I found it to be a bit dry and bland. Noodle + Broth: No complaints on these! The noodles were chewy and complimented the broth well! read more
So impressed with this little new spot! Although, I could tell they were brand new. The floors looked as though they had just been sanded and there was a lingering smell of remodeling/paint. Regardless the food was delicious. I was personally weirded out by the fact that they had nearly everyone that came in sitting in the window seating area. They had plenty of carry out orders go out while we were there for dinner. The menu is simple, which I think is perfect because if you're unfamiliar, you won't feel overwhelmed by too many options. This was my first time trying ramen in a restaurant, so I read reviews prior and saw someone mention the chicken wonton ramen. I typically love wonton soup at Chinese restaurants, so I ordered that with mushrooms. I also added in extra garlic and asked for it spicy. My husband ordered the crispy chicken ramen with a seasoned egg. Overall, I think he enjoyed most of it, but didn't seem to care much for the seasoned egg... he thought it would have been different. I overheard the server discussing the business and found out they have only been open 2 weeks! They didn't even have a liquor license yet! Still, seemed like they were off to a great start. The service was great: they checked on us often and made sure to refill our beverages. I grabbed a ToGo menu in case we ever decide to try the carry out option! I'd love to go back. It's the most expensive ramen I've ever had but it's 1000 times better than the cup o' noodles ramen you buy at the store for 50 cents! I'll never look at that stuff the same again! I would've given 5 stars if there hadn't been obviously recent remodeling. Hopefully when I return they will be all done with that and I'll definitely update my review! read more
5 years ago
I've been wanting to try ramen, glad I chose this place as my first time! Food was great as well as the service! I'll be back again! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Noodles - 7/10 - The noodles are a little soft and thin, though different ramens offer different kinds of noodles Chicken Chashu - 7/10 - Lightly seasoned, poached (?) chicken breast Broth - 9/10 - chicken based broth. tasty, not too salty, just thick enough to coat and stick to your tongue. Overall - 8.5/10 - great value and flavor for an area without much Asian food. Definitely a quicker trip from the south suburbs than Ramen House Shinchan, mitsuwa, etc. Chashu Fried rice - 8/10 - nothing special but tasty and comforting with bits of fatty Chashu here and there Takoyaki - 8/10 - solid but could've been warmer in temperature The restaurant has that cozy family owned feel and is good addition to the area. read more
6 years ago
We were finally able to make it to Kan Ya right before closing time. Although only 15 minutes to spare, the staff were all accommodating and did not make us feel rushed. The food was delicious. Ramen noodles were perfectly cooked with a good springy bouncy feel. Will definitely come back again and again. read more
3 years ago
I have been here a few times before but never dined in. My boyfriend and I came on Friday night and were seated immediately. It was clearly very busy with take out orders because many people came in to pick up food which is a good sign! We ordered the spicy chicken ramen. It was great, but too many noodles and not enough broth. It felt like I was constantly consuming noodles just to get to some broth! Flavor was great. Not very spicy though so might increase spice level next time. The service was poor because of how busy they were. We waited ~5-10 min before being approached by a server and we had to ask for water. We didn't get approached until the end of our meal when they came up with the check. I was out of water half way through the meal but couldn't get anyones attention to refill my glass :(. Good food but seemed very understaffed. read more
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