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Kinzen

4.3 (97 reviews)
ModerateRamen
Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Hali W.

The food has been amazing every time my boyfriend and I go here, there has never been an issue. That is between both takeout and dine-in experiences! When dining in, the staff are very tentative and speedy each time we've been there, and pick-up is super easy. The ambiance is very cozy with all the plants and lighting, it's a really nice place to dine-in. The only complaint I would have is the takeout portion is somewhat different from the dine-in portion. It seems the dine-in is much bigger compared to take-out, but that's probably due to the takeout container size. Otherwise this is a great place in the area for ramen!

Tasha A.

It's ok. 3rd star is for for friendly fast service, the chicken karage being decent, and ambiance is similar to many other ramen spots. Small but not cramped, still spacious. The broth and cha-su had no flavor. We had the tankatsu and tan tan. The most flavorful thing in the bowl was the egg.

Helen Z.

Pretty decent place for ramen in the area. It's cute inside and located across Apex. The tonkotsu ramen is definitely not the best I've had, but satisfies a craving. The fried chicken was also pretty decent and crispy.

Veggie ramen! Yasai is the name of it! I think it's vegan no EGG! I added spicey peppers
Dana H.

I got takeout but yum yum yum! I got the vegetarian ramen (Yasai) it was so flavorful and HOT (temperature)! Vegetable broth in own container, ramen noodles bokchoy wood mushroom tofu corn bean sprouts bamboo shoots in its own bowl! Even came with special plastic spoon I can't wait to go back again!

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Stefanie B.

Friendly, comfortable, and tasty. Three of us went out on a Friday evening and found a spot at the bar. The service was fast, and the workers were all very friendly. They stopped to check in on us many times during our meal. We had three appetizers (eel ball was surprisingly rich and tasty, pot stickers were hot and crispy and the sticky bun was filled with flavor), two bowls of tonkotsu Ramen with a soft boiled egg and the chicken teriyaki. We have never had a more tender and delicious chicken teriyaki, even the rice was perfectly made in that dish. In our Tonkotsu Ramen, we ordered a soft boiled egg, which was actually pretty good. They serve the food with chopsticks and a big spoon. If you need a fork, don't be shy just ask for whatever you need. The hot green tea were served quickly. Keep in mind if you want refills on your hot tea that they cost the same price as a new order. Perfect place to dine during a cold winter afternoon or evening.

Tan tan ramen with an egg
Isabella Q.

Best ramen in the region. I recommend the Tan Tan ramen, it's my favorite, very flavorful! Staff was very quick and welcoming, and the ambiance of the restaurant is also lovely.

Tonkotsu - pork belly, wood ear mushroom, soft boiled egg, noodles + more. Delicious!!!!
Florence C.

Best ramen I've ever had! Delicious rice bowls! My fam of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids, 6 and 8 yrs old) really enjoyed ourselves here. I super recommend their Tonkotsu Ramen which comes full of pork belly, wood ear mushroom, a soft boiled egg, noods, plus more in an addictive broth. Then I also loved their Unagi Don which is a very tasty rice-based dish topped with a huge piece of eel in a sweet and savory sauce. My younger daughter adored her Chicken Teriyaki and it was the best version I've tried. Then though my older daughter had trouble finishing her ramen, it reheated well for breakfast the next day. This place was so good that it spoiled us! NOTES/TIPS: **Gender-free restroom. Wheelchair-accessible venue. **Right across from Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Marlborough/Apex Center and a Hyatt. **Easy parking in a huge lot shared by other businesses.

Chicken ramen with iced green tea.
Brendan D.

Solid spot, everything tastes fresh. The staff is super friendly and the service is usually super quick if you want to sit at the counter. The chicken ramen is the sleeper on the menu. The broth is rich but delicate and the chicken is properly cooked, not rubbery. Decent value. The only thing missing is an ice cold beer. They don't have a liquor license but that is keeping the prices lower.

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Great food! The spicy ramen is TRULY spicy, tread carefully. Their milk tea is great but the bubbles are a hit or miss.

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Best noodle spot around! The Tan Tan is my favorite. Beautiful location and awesome staff! My new fave!

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Ramen was good and service was good . I will definitely come here again when we are in the area

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Only been there once, the roman was very good, pork belly melt in your mouth. Definitely will go back to try the others on their menu.

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Their phone wasn't working so I drove all the way down here. They told me over 45 minutes to get takeout. Fix your phones.

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The ramen is very bland tasting and the service is okay. I wouldn't go back for the ramen which is what they're known for

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Excellent ramen. The bao was delicious and the service was lovely. I highly recommend!

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Rea Japanese Ramen, really good Tonkotsu Ramen. Good soup, men is just right. Clean place.

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