Such a nice place!!! The owners were honestly so sweet and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The ramen was absolutely delicious (definitely up there in the top spots in the GTA for sure). The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had the perfect texture. My friends and I also tried the dumplings, and they were just as good. So fresh, juicy, and satisfying. The vibe of the restaurant is small and cozy, which makes it feel really warm and inviting, but it does get busy (a sign of how good the food is). Even with the rush, it still felt fun and lively inside. The decor is simple but cute. read more

Kenzo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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Four of us came by here as one of the kids goes to Guelph U. The service here is prompt even tho they have just one server. I appreciated that they accommodated my request of no extra sauce on my dish. The rest got ramen. We also added dumplings and tofu to share. We were all very happy with the food. It was delish and clearly prepared with care. The place is clean, it was noisy when we first got there as it was 75% full, so keep that in mind if you are noise-sensitive. read more

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I highly recommend this ramen if you like ramen and live in Guelph. This is one of the best ramen places that I know in Guelph! The noodles were fresh and the broth was so flavourful. The service was slightly slower than ramen usually is ( not slow in general but for ramen) but the waitress immediately apologized. One thing that was strange was the weird was the QR code ordering thing. It wanted us to tip before the waitress had even served us so that was strange. How would we know whether to tip well or normally? That was just a small thing though and didn't really affect my experience. If I could give 4.5 I would, but I guess five it is. read more

Kenzo Ramen - The restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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The best ever Matcha smoothie Service was impeccable and professional Ambiance very clean and authentic Japanese artwork read more

Kenzo Ramen - Best ever Matcha Latte Tofu meals. Ambiance super clean and amazing team - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

My parents and I love this place! The original location we went to had closed down sadly. We stopped by Guelph on our way back from a trip and saw Kenzo had a location near us. We love the server at this restaurant. She's always so kind and welcoming. She even remembered us as we've been to this location a few times! The restaurant has a fairly calm environment despite it being a more chain, quicker eats type restaurant. We always order the black tonkotsu ramen. We find the black garlic oil makes the ramen 10x better!! 5/5 delicious ramen. Best ramen I've ever had. read more

Kenzo Ramen - 3 Black Tonkotsu and Tonkatsu Side (pork) - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Was craving Sansotei so I stopped in, got the miso ramen with the goyza. The goyza was nice and light and crunchy. The ramen was a good portion of meat, though the fish ball...was a fish sliver. I didn't understand why the portion was so... sliver and the in. Couldn't taste. The serve up was efficient, hot and good fix. Right in the new plaza. Definitely a worthy fix for great price. read more

This is my favourite ramen shop! I usually go to the Toronto location at Bay Street, and this location does not disappoint! It's very delicious and consistent with all their franchise locations. The restaurant is quite quiet and spacious. The staff are also really nice and attentive. I really enjoy their ramen with their really nice rich but not-heavy broth! The bowl really works well together, regardless of which ramen you get. It's not too salty and just a really nice, rounded flavour. I just wish ramen came a bit warmer. I definitely recommend coming here! read more

Kenzo Ramen - Shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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Good ramen, don't get me wrong. Service was also good, quickly prepared with a nice check-in from the waitress. It was really tasty but, in my professional opinion, didn't hold up to the guelph competitor that rhymes with 'shmafty ramen'. Still good. read more

I rarely leave reviews on yelp. But after visiting this place here, I HAD to leave a review. First of all, I'm from Toronto and tried a multiple ramen place in Toronto downtown, North York, Thornhill and Richmond Hill, by far this place was one of the best few I would really recommend to others. Recommended by my local friend, I visited this restaurant with two other friends, and we ordered three appetizers to share and one ramen each. Appetizers- chicken karaage, pan fried hand made dumplings, and agedashi tofu; ramen - Spicy Charshu ramen, king of king ramen, and sapporo miso ramen. We loved all of the appetizers. Chicken was crispy and not over fried and their slightly sour fruit based sauce was a good complement to their chicken. Dumplings were very juicy and full to the skin. Tofu was saucy but not overly salty or had that tofu taste you can sometimes feel with raw tofu. I had spicy Charshu ramen with level 1 and it was a good spicy level for me (I'm Korean). I was surprised to see my bowl that it was essentially covered with Charshu and their pictures on the menu were actually true. Full of very fresh veg and bean sprouts i didn't see any brown or old vegs or bean sprouts until I finish my bowl. I tried other two soup bases thatvmy friends ordered and it was clear that the owner had a very good understanding of different soup bases. Each had distinctive soup base taste depending on their main ingredient (for example, soy, miso vs. Pork based) and again not overly salty or greasy. Will definitely visit again when I'm ever in Guelph. Highly recommend!!! read more

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My ramen prayers have been answered. So glad to see another ramen joint open up in Guelph and one that I've loved for years, Kenzo! Had my favourite Tonkotsu along with Gyoza and Chicken Karaage for the kids. They just opened so there weren't any Donburi dishes or my favourite, Takoyaki balls yet. Can't wait for them. Delicious food, very friendly service and worth a visit! read more

Kenzo Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen. I ordered for takeout and they separate the broth and noodles for easy transport. - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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Great food and service. Have been there few times and will keep going back. Very clean inside

So, I work for a Japanese company, and have travelled in Japan. When I travel for work, I'm always on the lookout for a good ramen place. Toronto has a great ramen scene, so I was excited to try this new place in Guelph, as I stay in Cambridge when I'm in Ontario. Honestly, I was disappointed. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen. The broth was decent, but the noodles were just a bit...off? Bland? Lacking any flavor of the broth? I did have a side order of the chicken karaage, which was ok, but again, nothing to write home about. Also, the soft boiled egg was over cooked. One final note here - the chopsticks. They were a bit fancier than the normal cheap wooden ones, and that worked against them - these were painted, and the noodles slipped off them very easily. I would have preferred the cheap ones, just so the noodles didn't slip. So, if I have to sum it up - if you're looking for quick and easy, this might be ok. But if you want good ramen - head into Toronto. read more

Definitely worth trying. Flavours, freshness, service, atmosphere, cleanliness, everything was exceptional. We had a great experience here. We will definitely be back to cure our ramen cravings! Prices are about $10-$15 for a bowl and it's a large bowl packed with noodles, broth and toppings. Give this place a try! read more

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Best ramen place I've ever been to in Canada. If I'm in Guelph I'll definitely think of stopping in there for lunch or dinner. The broth, noodles and ingredients are high quality and prepped very well. read more

Came around noon on a friday for lunch. They give you an option of ground chicken or pork; I got chicken. The amount of chicken was quite generous. The menu said they drop an egg in here. You cannot really see it but will definitely taste it in the broth. If you don't like slimy thick soups, this dish is not for you. Addition of the egg makes the soup thick at the top. Service was acceptable considering the restaurant was packed during my time here. read more

Kenzo Ramen - Jisu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Had the veggie noodle dish and it was delicious. The tofu could have been deep fried a bit longer. But definitely enjoyed the dish read more

Kenzo Ramen - Main area in restaurant - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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Yummy food! Very flavourful and generous portions for price. I wish they had more plant-based options but other than that, excellent restaurant. read more

I had king of kings ramen and it was awesome. Not too spicy, just a little kick. We also had gyoza (dumplings) and they were very juicy. Our server Kathy was great :) I went with a friend who doesn't like spicy food and Kathy helped us with recommendations. This restaurant is located in a plaza so there are ample parking space which is a HUGE plus for me. There are Food Basics, Longo's, and several banks in the area so I can get some errands done and have ramen at the same time. Great location read more

Kenzo Ramen - The King of Kings Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Located in a convenient location with lots of parking, Kenzo Guelph is a must place to visit for japanese ramen in the area. I ordered the King of King ramen with extra toppings and the gyoza- the broth was pleasantly spicy and the gyoza was cooked nice and crispy. Definately better than the other Kenzo ramens I've been to. The matcha drink was also a nice refreshing way to end dinner as well. Highly recommend! read more

Kenzo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Great place ! Friendliest ramen restaurant I've ever been to - greeted by 5 different people and they all helped you and are extremely attentive. That alone made it quite warm and welcoming. I ordered the miso soup and "king of king ramen" The soup was delicious ;) rich in flavors and plenty of scallions The king of king is huge! Definitely a lot of food so make sure you're ready to House it. All sort of meats and flavor in there so it's one of those dishes thatll fill you very quickly and can overwhelm you if you're not used to it. I thoroughly enjoyed it though and would again if I'm hungry for a big bowl. Would love to try their other bowls on the menu if I could. read more

A ramen so close to home, I'm not complaining. I definitely like this better than the one in Waterloo. Friendlier staff and better broth. This one also has the spicy ramen where you can get your ramen at diff spice levels. read more

Kenzo Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

-Wonderful service -delicious food -nice atmosphere -fair pricing Highly recommended!! (Split for 2 lighter eaters) **order extra half eggs .88 cents each :P read more

Kenzo Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen with 2 extra half eggs (.88 cents each) and extra noodle (2$) Creamy, not too salty. Tender meat and delicious eggs!!! - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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What better way to warm up your stomach after a fall hike at the Elora Gorge on a very cold fall Sunday evening than to have a warm bowl of ramen! This particular Kenzo Ramen is conveniently located in a huge plaza and since it is quite close to Guelph University, we knew there would be a lot of people that night. When we got there, we had to put down our names on the wait list and then not long later, we got a table. The two waitresses were super busy that evening but they were professional and served us well. I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen ($13) and my friend got the Black Tankotsu ($13.5). We also got Karaake (fried chicken bites). The food came really quickly and super hot! However, both ramen was quite salty. I am not really into salty foods so this was an adjustment for me. My friend, on the other hand, thought it was just right. So I guess if you are not into salty broths, the tonkotsu might not be a good choice. I would suggest getting a miso based soup instead (which is less salty). The fried chicken bites were SUPER delicious and the dish came with a creamy lemony base which I loved! I would definitely order this again. While the restaurant specializes in ramen, you can also try their other non-ramen foods as well such as their donburi! Their tonkatsu looks really delicious! Overall, the restaurant was great, service was great, I felt satisfied at the end of the meal. read more

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I had heard a ton of hype about this place but I don't think it lived up to it. This place has good ramen, I won't deny that. However, I wouldn't say its some of the best ramen I've had. I would rate it around average. I had the tonkotsu shoyu and the broth was good and I liked the marinated egg, but the noodles were average. I will give them points for attentive service though. read more

Kenzo Ramen - a bowl of ramen and a spoon - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

It is great to see such a nice ramen shop in the neighbourhood here. The noodle is tender and full of texture. You can taste the natural pork favour in their broth. It is one of the best thing to do in winter to have a hot bowl of ramen. I have also been to other Kenzo, but I think this is the best of their franchise. read more

My go to destination for Ramen in Guelph. The Tonkatsu ramen and Shoyu with extra pork shoulder are my favorites. The service is quick and efficient. read more

Taste just like the waterloo location which is a good thing. I dont like the ramen joint in downtown Guelph. Its too pretenious and fake. I just want something simple and down to earth. I will be coming here all winter for sure. 4 stars **** read more

The tonkatsu ramen is the best one I've had from any ramen shop! It's flavorful but not too greasy. The agedashi tofu is delicious as well!

One of the best Ramen place near GTA! Kind staff, great food and flavour. Highly recommended! read more

Kenzo Ramen - Ramen, king of king, egg, chasu, spicy shio, shio, kenzo, guelph - Ramen Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Delicious fresh food served quickly. Was very impressed being my first time dining at kenzo. A must try for anyone. Will definitely go back ! read more

Solid ramen dishes, get their chili sauce on the side it's only hot not very flavorful.

This place was amazing! Not too salty or anything (sometimes ramen is). The service was friendly, the food was so good and a reasonable price. I love this place! read more

Came to Kenzo from out of town just to try them as we had heard they were good. Walked in and they were really busy, the lady told us to put our names on the list and when there was a table available we would be called. Ok cool, only one other name on the list. I can wait a bit. Well it was raining outside where we had to wait, small awning so not terrible. After 10 minutes the group ahead of us is called in. After about 20-30 minutes of waiting she comes out to tell us we will not be served. At this point it is one HOUR before they are scheduled to close. They would not let us even order to go. Terrible customer service. read more

Great service, friendly and fast. However the menu was rather limited with selection.

My friends and I chose this place to go out for lunch and it was an excellent decision. The staff was all very friendly and kept up on our drink refills. The food was very delicious and the portions were quite large! Overall a great experience and the dining atmosphere is nice, it can be busy though but that's good to see people are supporting this business. read more

I have been going to this place fairly frequently, service is usually okay and the food was good so we kept going. I decided to take my family there so they could try it because we liked the food, they ended up charging us an extra 15% "gratuity fee" EACH because we were a group of 6 people (apparently any group of 6 or more pays this fee). Instead of me wanting to bring in more people to try the restaurant, they disuaded me to ever bring a large party of people to their restaurant or to ever go back. I know that some high end restaurants charge this fee, but let's be honest Kenzo Ramen isn't a high end restaurant... I was very disappointed by this experience and will never return after being FORCED to tip 15% instead of the waiters earning their tips just like in any other restaurant of the sort. Kenzo Ramen you have lost 6 customers, 3 of which were regulars at your restaurant and brought new people in, hope that 15% extra was worth it. read more