This has got to be one of the best Ramen places I've tried! I've had to give it a go as they…read moreadvertised halal chicken. We asked them if they cooked the halal chicken on a separate pan, and they confirmed they did. The staff was very friendly and even recommended what else we should try. The interior is nice and cozy. There is ample seating for lots of people!

Came here for a quick lunch after visiting a friend in the West side. Lots of seats available for…read moreyou, small to larger groups. Also quite bright and decent decor, not too loud. Music is on the louder side though, but no problem. Quick review. You cannot sub ingredients/toppings, only noodles and if you're allergic to something. This is normal in Japan and I believe the owners are Japanese anyway. The staff girl is very kind, soft spoken and extremely patient, reminds me of staff in Japan. The broth itself was quite delicious. Only thing that put the whole dish down was the abundance of beansprouts, there were beansprouts on the top and bottom/side (?) but just a whole lot. The pork was almost paper thin and very small. Maybe if it came with more than just two thin meat, would be better. Otherwise everything else is okay. The price of $24 for the dragon is absolutely not worth it though. Should be around same price less than $20 for it. 3.6/5

Another staple Kinton ramen location. The ramen is the same, service was attentive, and the overall…read moreatmosphere is well-put!

My rating is 4.5 stars. I'll round up…read more Kinton Ramen currently has a handful of BOGO (buy one item, get another for free) deals happening on Uber Eats. All my Kinton Ramen visits never consisted of a BOGO deal, so I was happy to change things up. I didn't realize that Vaughan had a Kinton Ramen. I know that one has recently opened at CF Markville Mall. However, I was running errands west of Markham and this location was on my way to them. I ordered the following items: - Golden duo with thick noodles - Yuzu cheesecake Both were BOGO deals. I got an estimated time as I was leaving Richmond Hill. I would get to this eatery a few minutes after the specified ready time. I had no problem finding a parking spot. A vehicle had pulled out of a spot steps away from the entrance. I backed into it. It was a good day. I walked in. There was a customer ahead of me who seemed nervous and fidgety. I stood in line behind him. It was trying to figure out why he was reacting that way that interested me. There were two staffers. The male one was nice and came over to me. I said that I had an Uber Eats order. I showed it on my phone. He nodded and headed to work with the male chef behind the counter and his female colleague next to him. The female colleague needed help putting together an order. The male one helped her sort things out. She had put the wrong noodles and broth in a paper bag with handles. She had to take the lids off the ramen bowls to figure out the contents inside. She had to bag two broths in containers. I have always been an observer. I'm also patient -- perhaps too patient for my own good. The man in front of me had every right to be nervous. She was packing up his takeout order and had messed up, which likely caused him to get all nervous and looked at me three times during this ordeal. I never made eye contact with him, as I didn't need his nervous energy extended to me. I did the fourth time when I watched her get his order right. Our eyes met and I smiled that he got his order right. He smiled back. It's always about context. It's the only reason why I'd give this experience 4.5 stars. The confused female staffer didn't exude confidence to two customers watching her pack up an order. There were two pairs of diners while I was here. It felt like a relaxed setting slurping ramen and conversing in this eatery. I should dine here next time. It felt comfortable. The male staffer, on the other hand, was competent. I saw him pack two ramen bowls, two broth containers, and two boxes containing cheesecake into my paper bag. He then carefully sealed everything with stickers and handed the bag with handles over to me. I thanked him and wished him a great day. He reciprocated, almost with a sigh of relief. I headed to my car and drove off. My next couple of errands were by my workplace. I decided to have lunch there. I had half my food for lunch. I had the rest at home today. The golden duo consisted of your choice of noodles (thin or thick) in a pork broth that had white sesame paste. The protein was seasoned ground pork. It had a marinated egg, bean sprouts, scallions, bamboo shoot, wood ear mushroom, chili oil, shredded chili pepper, white pepper, and a few crispy fried onions on top. I went with thick noodles. You can't customize any items in the ramen bowls on Uber Eats. I am frankly not a fan of bamboo shoot. Luckily, there were four strips that I easily removed from my bowl of ramen. The broth was still pipping hot. I placed everything in an insulated bag. Both broth containers were placed in a plastic bag. I appreciated that packing detail. I poured one of the broth containers into my ramen. I then loosened up my thick ramen noodles and chowed down. The golden duo was yummy. The broth was rich and creamy. The thick noodles were chewy and perfectly cooked. I loved the flavours in my ramen. The seasoned ground pork was perfect with the bean sprouts, scallions, and marinated egg. This bowl of ramen did have a spicy kick. My bowl at the office wasn't terribly spicy. The one that I had at home had a stronger level of spiciness. Both were great. I normally don't get utensils. Since I was eating at the office and didn't have the proper utensils, I said yes. The spoon from Kinton Ramen was gorgeous and deep, which allowed me to enjoy every spoonful of broth and more. I actually washed it out and stored in my locker at work... haha! The golden duo was equally as yummy a day later. I'm not sure if the spiciness elevated overnight, but it was nice. The cheesecake at Kinton Ramen tends to be on the smaller side, which I appreciate. I've had the matcha and loved it. I went with yuzu and it was awesome. I loved the citrusy brightness that the yuzu brought to the cheesecake. It was the perfect richness to end my meal. I look forward to getting more ramen from this eatery. There's a veggie immune booster ramen bowl that I wouldn't mind trying. It's currently a part of the BOGO deal. (105)

Stumbled across this ramen on my way back from north. Easy to get to, not too far from the highway…read more I got the original shoyu and it was good. Can taste the flavours and great toppings. Got Sapporo but it wasnt cold so we had to pour it in a cup with ice. Our servers were nice and friendly. Spacious and got a table quickly.

This Ramen place is a must try. My family and I are Ramen lovers and it is our mission to go and…read morefind the best Ramen place. We decided to try this place and we were not disappointed. The service is top here and the owner of the restaurant is so funny and nice. Great guy to have as our server! We were also able to make modifications to our order with ease which some restaurants don't allow. My only one call out was the food smell in the restaurant was fairly strong since the kitchen is right next to the seating area so all of our clothes smelt like food after we left. Food: - Black Garlic Tonkotsu ramen: 4.5/5 stars. Totally forgot to take a picture of this, but it was really good. I really liked how the Ramen was not oily. The soup base was very yummy. The noodles were cooked to the right texture and the meat was great. Everything was very flavorful! - pork tonkatsu: 5/5 stars. This was the best pork tonkatsu I've ever had. It was fried but not oily and it came with three individual huge slices for only $15. MUST TRY - grilled gyoza: 4/5 stars. I'm not the biggest fan of dumplings so I'm not the best indicator of how good these are but they were very good! definitely will be coming back!

Good entry level ramen spot…read more Ajisen Ramen has been around a long time seeing as I first tried ramen a couple decades ago at their OG location in the GTA. The specialty here is Kumamoto ramen which uses various forms of garlic to embolden their pork ramen broth. They're currently offering kids eat free with a regular adult entree till Sep 30th. Service moves quickly to open tables for the next guests. We tried several of their signature ramen bowls including the black garlic sliced pork and the original Kumamoto-style bowls. These were quite savoury with a punch of garlic aroma, and their several slices of BBQ pork yielded a surprisingly satisfying balance of fat, char & chew. The menu also includes rice sets such as katsu curry with miso soup & a pickle side but the pork katsu tasted relatively bland and thick while the curry had some depth. Meal sizes here are portioned precisely for a smaller diet, except the kids meal which comes with a hearty ramen bowl, one chicken karaage and some crisp fries. Kumamoto bowls were also on special ($12.99) but can't be combined with other deals, while regular menu start at $16.99. Only downside here is a faint but noticeable odor in one area of the restaurant with a fan. Skip it or hit it? Hit it for entry ramen that won't blow you away but also won't blow your wallet.

Not my first time coming to this establishment. Time and time again the food is consistently good…read moreand service is great. One of my favourite ramen places. Lots of space and parking. Everyone who works there is always pleasant and makes the experience enjoyable. Fav to order - ramen with steak you can switch out the broth to your preference.

We were here for dinner on a Saturday night because we came for a winter carnival at Richmond…read moreGreen, where it was close by. The restaurant was at a busy location, which was the end of the driveway, everyone sees it before making a turn. The staff was nice when we walked in. We were greeted and directed to a corner table where was better with a baby. We showed them 2 coupons, 1 for ramen and 1 for fried chicken. The staff needed to talk to the owner about them. After a few seconds, she came back and said only 1 coupon per visit. We were a bit disappointed, because we were so hard to dine out with a baby, and not able to come again with a long drive and a baby. We talked to their owner, he was nice to let us try both at the same time. Oh yeah! So we have 1 original ramen with black garlic oil, and 1 tomato base. It won't take long to wait. The fried chicken came first, it was not like the breaded chicken, it fried from original, but after marinated; it has taste, but not salty. The 2 ramen came at the same time. They both really rich, but not so salty, because the salt level could be altered; the noodle size could be chosen as well, we did 1 thick and 1 thin. They both looked similar. Overall, the ramen and the chicken all looked good and tasty. I would like to come again if next time I come around this area, even though they were a bit pricey.

Sansotei is a solid ramen chain and I was particularly impressed with this location's food. I…read moreordered the tomato ramen (which is a first for me). At first the broth wasn't that impressive, but it definitely grew on me as I ate. I loved the flavour on the chashu (none of that bland unflavored pork here) and the shiitake mushrooms were also marinated very well (though they were a bit on the sweet side). Don't be fooled by the photo - there is a lot of noodle in there! They also offer a free kids meal deal for kids under 12 with an order of two bowls of ramen, which is pretty nice if you're eating out as a family.

I always order tsukemen when I see it on the menu, and fortunately Ramen Isshin seasons theirs…read moreperfectly. Not too salty but still favourable when dipping the noodles in to coat. I love that they serve the soup in a hot stone bowl, so it is piping hot from start to finish. Generous slices of char siu and a whole ramen egg! Great ramen meal.

A cozy ramen spot in Kensington. The menu is quite authentic and so are the flavors of their ramen…read more I liked their lighter Shio Chicken Ramen. The broth was easy to drink. Noodles were cooked well as well. Wish they give you more protein though. The Karaage and Age Dashi Tofus were great appetizers. Freshly fried and super crispy.

Finding great tonkotsu ramen outside of Japan has become something of an obsession for me. I've…read morebeen disappointed by countless bowls over the years, from Michelin-recommended shops in New York to overhyped social media darlings that make you wonder whether the people promoting them have ever had truly great tonkotsu ramen. Konjiki is good, far from great, but very solid. The broth has the right consistency with a satisfying richness, falling just a touch short of the deep, creamy intensity I personally look for. The noodles were cooked perfectly, maintaining just the right amount of bite. Nothing ruins a bowl of ramen faster than overcooked noodles. The soft-boiled egg was equally well executed, with a perfectly jammy center, and the chashu had excellent flavor and texture. My biggest criticism isn't what's missing....it's what's added. Like many ramen shops outside Japan, Konjiki includes pickled ginger, pickled takana, and braised bamboo shoots. For me, none of them improve the bowl. In fact, I think they distract from what should be the star of the show: the broth. In hindsight, I could have easily asked for them to be left out, but I've never really understood why they're included in the first place. Even so, this is a very respectable bowl of tonkotsu ramen and one I'd happily order again.

Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review…read more Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away.

One of the tastiest ramens I've had in a while. I always walk past Ikkousha on Queen St. and am so…read moreglad we finally got to give it a try! We walked in at around ~7 pm on a Saturday and it was looking busy - however, we were seated pretty quickly given there was only 2 of us. Lots of seating inside for different groups, and I appreciate how there was some bar seating that accommodated single patrons. We ordered takoyaki and 2 ramen - I had the regular Tori Paitan while my partner had the God Fire (level 2). You had the option to customize your bowl from beginning to end - from softness of the noodles, saltiness of the broth, extra toppings - this place really reminded me of the local ramen spots we went to when we were in Japan. Despite how busy the restaurant was, the food came out quick!! Takoyaki was delicious and piping hot. The broth for both ramen came out very flavourful and I will say - while my partner loves spicy food and I do not... I cannot imagine what level 4 would taste like, level 2 definitely had a kick! The staff were amazing and navigated a small space so well. We really enjoyed our dinner - we were in and out within an hour. I'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend!

Absolutely loveeee Ikkousha! The menu is very limited with only 9 different ramen options, but the…read moretaste is always great, and each bowl is very customizable. You can also get some side dishes and added toppings. Space is a decent size, and there's individual seating as well if you come here alone. It's a great place to come and talk as well, because it's not a loud atmosphere. And the service is amazing! Servers are very attentive, refilling your water and check in to make sure your table is doing well. They also hand out punch cards where you can earn toppings or items based on the number of bowls you get.

Pork cutlet curry rice was decent. The pork was crispy & juicy but the curry was watery, with…read morelittle flavour. The fried gyōza was so so - a bit dry, with a so so flavour.

It's a nice spacious, staff is welcoming and polite . The food is good and prices are good too …read more The service was good , we didn't have to wait long .