Came to Waterloo for the first time to visit family. They reccomended this spot, and I wish they…read morehadn't. The restaurant was empty and dingy. The server had a lot of trouble taking our order, and mispronounced the names of the menu items. Also, they were out of some of the items we ordered. Chicken Karage: Surprised by how juicy the meat was. The coating was just alright, but the chicken was good. Sukiyaki Beef Don: Bad. The egg was stringy and somehow dry. The miso soup was bland. Worst of all, the sukiyaki was doused in sauce and was too salty.

The restaurant was empty when we entered so we were seated promptly and the food came out quickly…read more Overall the ramen was just okay. The broth lacked flavour and the chashu was sliced very thick so it was tough to bite. The karaage tasted odd and not very crispy. The oil on the broth dried up very quickly and created a film over the soup which made it look very unappetizing. Pricy for what it is.

I believe Izna replaced Kenzo Ramen (there's also an Izna Donburi in town.)…read more The Tonkotsu ramen is $13.95 and...it's not the greatest. The noodles are super skinny, but chewy. Broth is creamy--not bad, but not great. Both the egg and the meat were pretty cold when the bowl arrived at my table. Thankfully, I dipped both in the broth to warm it up. Staff are friendly, but I'd rather try the newly-opened Asakusa in the same plaza next time...

I remember going to this place when it was still called Izna. The menu looked the same so I decided…read moreto get my go to order. It tasted a bit different this time around but still pretty good. Unfortunately, they didn't give as much pork in the Tonkotsu Ramen as I liked for $14.95. The wait was also pretty long when I went around 6:30pm (had to wait around 30-40mins) so definitely recommend calling them ahead of time to order. The staff were nice though so definitely will come back and try some of their other stuff!

鸡肉炒面…read more 火候控制出色，不管是菜还是肉都是糊与不糊之间，慢一点就糊锅了。 鸡肉顺丝切片，处理时使用了蛋清，生粉水，油，非常标准。 用于改善口感的配菜有：卷心菜，洋葱，西蓝花，芽菜，菜椒。 下午3点到5点的炒面师傅，做的棒。建议其他的师傅不要省略SOP哦。 唯一的缺点是油太多了，不知道是不是追求成品率的代价呢？

I tried the chefs recommendation and I expected it to be spicy but sadly it was just red in colour…read more The noodles had good texture and the bowl was a good deal for the amount you pay but I just wish there was some spice and more flavour. Otherwise, we also got the dry chili oil noodles and those were had a good flavour and I loved the texture of the noodles. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice and we got seated quick and our food came out in a good time.

Ordered the suicide ramen expecting a nice slice. Although the noodles were flavorful, they were…read morenot at all spicy and I wished they were. The restaurant was a cozy, clean space with a friendly owner. Would come back to try something else.

Amazing place, delicious food too! You must try their ramens, the broth is extreamly rich and…read moreflavourful, sweet and salty, magnifique!!! Service is wonderful, even if you are coming for the first time you feel as all the staff knows you. They treat you with care and friendliness, it makes you feel welcomed. The restaurant has a charming small family owned business, that to me makes it even more valuable. Big hearts and big plates!!

Overall good place. Good fresh sushi. Lots of options. There…read moreis a time limit on how long you can eat from.

Quality of food is not up to par with the price. The AYCE lunch has a large variety of options but…read moreevery item looks quite sad. The beef and tom yum soup were far too salty, sushi had no flavour in the rice, and noodles quite mushy. Waiter also took away a dish before we were finished with it.

*4.5* stars This…read morerestaurant has a very unique taste and dishes that aren't really seen anywhere else in the KW region (not that I'm aware of at least!) I saw it on Ubereats and saw there was a BOGO going on so I ordered it. I was pleasantly surprised at the complexity and variety of dishes they had! If you crave Asian food, I definitely recommend this place. This place seems to primarily be for hotpot, but I can understand with covid it's harder to see that side right now. Nonetheless, they have many options outside their hotpot as well. I got the seafood with vermecilli noodles for my partner and a Mala spice with fish noodles for myself. The beef pho was a BOGO option so I got them for tomorrow's meal. (the BOGO list was quite limited). They were delicious and I found the portion sizing to be quite nice! The soup was very very flavorful and hits the spot. Again something that I haven't found in the KW area at all until now and would crave (since it can be found commonly back home in Toronto) Packaging, wait time and everything was fine. Why it's not a perfect score is because of its price point. It's a lot pricier than some other places. Their primary feature is hotpot and noodles. The hotpot options seemed fairly nice but there's also a few other hotpot places just around the corner too. With the noodles, you can get the same large portion (but different noodle type, same richness in broth though) for half the price that they set it at here. I personally see this place as somewhere I'd get ever so often, or special occasions only. For student prices, I'd probably look to go elsewhere. However, you can't deny how good their broth is, so it's not a big enough deal to knock off a star completely.

I was excited to try this place as I've been looking for a good ramen restaurant in the KW area. On…read moretheir opening day I immediately made plans to check it out. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen and the shio both with an egg, but the order came out with both tonkotsu. We weren't sure if both orders were wrong, as the "chashu pork" seemed to be more like a ground/minced pork - similar to the "tantan". Upon confirming with the waiter if this was the correct order, she said yes that is what the chashu is supposed to look like. (see photo for reference) The ramen I would give a 5/10. - The noodles were good, they were chewy and not too soft. I only wish there were options for thin/thick noodles. 7/10 - The broth was very thick and heavy, and also salty. 5/10 - The ramen egg (additional $2) was very good, however at other ramen places, an additional egg would only be ~50¢-$1. 8/10 - There were no vegetables in the ramen dish. Although it was clear that there weren't any from the menu, I wish there was corn or bean sprouts to balance the heavy flavour of the broth. (bean sprouts would've been another $2, corn $1) - The ground pork was ok. I was expecting slices of chashu (as it does mean japanese braised pork belly). 1/10 The dumplings were a 1/10. - They came out very soft and wet. We could barely pick it up with our chopsticks. The dough was very thin and the dumplings were not filled properly. - They resembled more as a wonton or soup dumpling as you'd have to slurp it up. Not fried like actual "gyoza" The service was an 7/10. - The server was very friendly and checked up on us frequently. - As it was their opening the server (she) did a good job. - Our only complaint is the wrong order - though we should've double checked after. Overall i'm giving ramen rebels a 2 stars out of 5. The ramen was ok but quite pricey (especially for students), the chashu pork was not what I expected, the dumplings were not good but the service was decent.

I haven't had a whole lot of ramen in my life but this was definitely the best I've had so far! I…read morewas very happy with the meal we recieved for the price. I ordered the pork bone broth bowl (I can't remember the actual name right now) and it was very good. It was delicious to begin with, but the sesame sauce made it fantastic. The cut of pork that was in the ramen was okay, just a little "marrow-y" in some places. The best flavor of the meal came from the sesame sauce in my opinion. The service was also very friendly and helpful with the menu. I would absolutely visit again next time we're in Canada.

We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and ordered the salmon lover bento ($22) which also came with…read moremiso soup, the watami on king roll ($18) and the rice paper roll ($12). The salmon was fresh and we loved the uniqueness of the rice paper rolls, however I was a bit disappointed at it only coming with 4 pieces. The service was quick and friendly and we loved the atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant. Definitely a great spot to check out in Uptown, though a bit more pricey than some other sushi spots.

Services are good and food is good. Reasonably priced. You can easily walk passed it without…read moreknowing it is there.

In my search for a really good spot for Pork Bone Soup in Waterloo Area, I've come across The…read morefamous Owl Minerva In three separate occasions now. Each time I just happen to always finish my bowl of Pork Bone soup to the very bottom!!! Phenomenal consistency in making it! Cheers!! Service was very attentive and not too overbearing! I got to enjoy my time with my soup! 10/10 recommend! looking forward to my next visit!

Having Korean food is the number one way to comfort the soul, especially on a rainy day. That's why…read morewe headed to Owl - one of the few Korean restaurants in the Loo, and it may just be the best. Arriving on a Friday night with a big group, it was not too busy in the restaurant. We were seated in a booth so it was roomy and comfortable. They had kpop playing on the TV which was nice and entertaining to watch. We ordered the spicy ricecakes and kimchi pancake as our appetizers, which were delicious! It was my first time trying the kimchi pancake, and it was so crispy and fresh. The refillable side dishes were tasty as well, particularly the kimchi radish and potatoes. There were many options on the menu to choose from but I finally settled for spicy bulgogi which comes with a bowl of rice. The spicy bulgogi came on a sizzling plate, mixed with different veggies and glass noodles. I haven't tried glass noodles in bulgogi before but I found that it was a nice addition since it carried the sauce well. It was a really yummy dish and I'd order it again. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal. Can't wait to be back for more!