That's great! It's the most expensive and impressive Japanese noodle restaurant I've ever been to…read more Unfortunately, there's no service because it's so busy. The noise and crowd are overwhelming.

We've always walked around this plaza and also passed by Tokiwa Ramen. Most times it's always been…read moreclosed, even in the early afternoon. This time we made it a point to come in time before everything was sold out. When we arrived, we got seated very quickly. The inside was designed very minimal, simple, and clean. My boyfriend ordered the Yuzu Shio Ramen and I ordered the Hokkaido Miso Ramen. We both added chicken to our dishes as well. Both of our ramen were good. I liked the citrus notes in the Yuzu Shio, it was a very light broth. For me, the Hokkaido Miso Ramen was more of my style. I liked the creamy broth. It was robust, I like the umami and savory flavors. All of the veggies tasted fresh. The green onions and the mushrooms were my favorite. And the noodle consistency was just how I liked it to be. Chewy, not too soft or overcooked. Of course the miso ramen had 3 types of miso bases so it would be salty, it was just a tad saltier than I would've liked. But it didn't take away from the whole dish, I still liked what I ordered. All in all, we had a good experience. Also they only take debit or cash. I didn't realize that until later so when I was trying to pay, of course it wouldn't take my credit card at all. So yeah that's one thing to keep in mind. Obviously Tokiwa Ramen is known for their ramen, but I was also surprised to see rice bowls on their menu too. If I ever get the chance again, I would definitely love to try their Tokiwa Style Beef Gyudon.

This place is close to my house and I've always passed by and never tried it…read more But it was time. To my surprise, it was really good. The place was clean and we were seated right away. The staff gave us recommendation as well.

Such a cute little area. Not much for seating but grateful we got a spot when it was more quiet…read more The food was delicious I was full after the chicken karaage & ramen, I wanted to order another ramen bowl but my belly did not allow for that to take place. Can't wait to come back and try 3 other dishes that really caught my eye. The service was joyful and quick! Parking is limited however.

Kazakh Ramen has become a favourite spot for me when it comes to ramen dishes…read more Service is always very welcoming and fast at this place, which is always nice!! I'm a regular with the tonkotsu ramen bowl, served with pork, ramen, delicious broth, and egg, to name a few. Their shrimp tempura is always tasty. Ambiance is relaxing and it's very enjoyable to eat the ramen bowl.

It is no secret that ramen has exploded in Edmonton and what was once an elusive cuisine is now…read moreentirely common. It's wonderful to have so many options available and one of those is Kazoku Ramen in the west end area of Glenwood. The Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2022 list named this restaurant as one of their Favourite Date Night spots and I was very excited to find out how they compare to the other big ramen shops in town. Visiting on a Monday evening, the restaurant was busy and bustling, indicative of it's popularity. Almost every table remained occupied for the duration of my visit. The location isn't exactly the greatest part of the city, however you'll find them in a strip mall directly next door to perennial favourite Bucas & Pastas (have you had the pasticcio??). Kazoku is immediately recognizable by their red awning and this theming remained excellent on the inside. Stepping through the door the aroma of broth tantalized my senses and I couldn't wait to taste the food. My eye was drawn to the incredible mural on the wall, which I absolutely loved!! It's of a city skyline with an adorable cartoonish Godzilla eating a naruto (a type of fish cake). The artwork is striking and looks amazing with the red lanterns hanging throughout the restaurant and dark wooden beams. They've done a wonderful job of creating an amazing atmosphere that you wouldn't necessarily expect from a strip mall! Kazoku means family in Japanese and this family business strives to only serve food that they would serve to their own family. The focus is on authentic ramen made with the freshest ingredients, creating delicious melodies of tastes and colours. Our server was prompt and efficient but I did find her to be quite curt and uninterested in answering many questions or offering recommendations. I was happy to order a Japanese Cream Soda (Melon flavour soda with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - $6.50) to drink, a beverage that I've seen on Japanese menus before and was happy to find here. The colour alone is a lot of fun and we enjoyed slurping on the deep green liquid. The soda tasted sort of citrusy to me and not as much like melon. But when you get the ice cream in the mix it's all very sweet and joyful. (An ideal treat for kids.) Next, we grabbed an order of Edamame (Soy beans sprinkled with coarse sea salt - $4.50) because you can't go wrong with some tasty beans. Bright green, well-cooked, and nicely salted. We happily popped these into our mouths and enjoyed the tender beans within. Edamame always feels like snacking, except in a healthy way. The menu features several types of appetizers and tempura but I zeroed in on the Takoyaki (Fried wheat balls with octopus in the center topped with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, nori, bonito - $13.00), a favourite of mine. Complete with dancing bonito on top, these takoyaki balls appeared to be entirely legit. I am certain that the restaurant is using a specialized takoyaki pan, which is what creates their perfectly spherical shape. Biting into the golden-crispy balls, these were almost identical to what I'd experienced on the streets of Osaka. Crisp on the outside but very soft on the inside with a piece of tender octopus hidden within. The sauces on top added a lot of flavour as did the shaved bonito. These were really good and one of the highlights of the meal for me. Ramen, of course, is Kazoku's specialty and with twelve types on the menu they've got a ramen for everyone. Heavy to lighter broths are offered and the menu does a good job of describing the type of broth to expect in each. I couldn't help but notice some stark similarities between the ramen at Kazoku and the ramen offered at Japanese ramen chain Santouka (my favourite ramen of all-time), including the appearance of shio ramen (my favourite!). They also have a chili goma which I usually love, full of spicy chili oil. However, for my first visit I felt that I should experience the Kazoku (Char siu, full soft-boiled egg, nori, bamboo shoots, corn, black fungus, bean sprouts, toasted sesame, green onion, naruto - $18.50), the restaurant's namesake bowl. Unexpectedly, the server asked if we wanted pork belly or shoulder for our char siu and I have never encountered this option before. Looking for some guidance on which to choose, the server offered little (none) information on the difference between the two. We chose pork belly as that seemed to be the cut of char siu that we were more familiar with. Made with a lighter pork broth, the depth of flavour was alright but I did find myself longing for something a bit more robust. I wasn't all that impressed with the char siu overall. As a BBQ pork, I found the slices incredibly thin (they should be quite thick!) and completely lacking in caramelized BBQ char. The meat was underdone and full of wet, uncooked fat. The noodles were great; nice and loose and tender. The ajitama (egg) was nicely prepared with an ideal jammy yolk, although a bit more marinaded seasoning would have been

I ordered the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was delicious. I did find the pork to be…read morequite fatty, but that may have been my fault for selecting the pork belly rather than pork shoulder. Service was very prompt, friendly and helpful. They took my bowl within seconds of my finishing it. There are lots of tables and most, but not all, were full this Saturday at 12:30pm. The take out counter was at least as busy as the dine in area and that usually means that everything is fresh. Noise was well under control as there was no difficulty hearing the server or speaking to guests. I am sure that I'll return, although I'll choose a different cut of pork, or select a different meant altogether (there was at least one vegetarian dish but there could have been more, I didn't count them all). Overall this was a good raman experience.

Service is amazing. Friendly staff. Amazing location. Good Ramen. We love the candies they give…read moreafter.

I was pleasantly surprised with my experience. The food here is quite cheap! I doubt you'll find a…read morecheaper menu in the Edmonton area. I thought the food would be questionable due to the price however, it far exceeded my expectations. Obviously it's not premium quality but for the price you pay it's pretty good! The menu is quite extensive with lots of different options. My table ordered several dishes and shared them amongst ourselves. The servings aren't full size which is great because you can sample a bit of everything without wasting food. This place is like a zoo on the weekends and there's quite a lot going on/lots to look at. I would plan to wait quite a bit if you show up. I don't believe they take reservations either (unless that's changed). There is plenty of seating as it's a large restaurant. They also have a little "convenience" type store where you can get take out and some unique Asian knick knacks, toys, and snacks. Despite how hectic it was, our waitress did a great job. The food came out quickly and everything was fresh.

It was our first time visiting Kinjo Sushi & Grill. It was…read morereferred by an acquaintance of ours. Due to the line up, we had a take a number and wait for some time to get a table - while waiting, we went to the mini market inside the restaurant - it was nice to check out all the products available!! Once we had our table, we ordered bite sized steak with steamed rice, salad, California sushi roll, shrimp tempura and a bowl of ramen. The food was so very good - it was worth the wait. The restaurant was very busy, so it was a bit much in that sense, but otherwise a good tasty experience.

It's been a while since my last visit. I went there with some coworkers. Everyone enjoyed the cozy…read morevibe and interior design and the great food. It was my coworkers' first time and they loved the quality of the food and the experience. Customer service was fantastic as usual and we all enjoyed the experience. It's definitely one of my favourite spots in downtown area for Ramen! Highly recommended! :)

Went here for a quick dinner with the family before we went all our seperate ways for the evening…read more It was a cold March day and we were in the mood for someting warm and filling. The restaurant itself is clean. Not memorable in terms of looks. Reminded me of a fast food establishment. Not comfortable seating. Menu is full of different ramens with a few drinks and appetizers. However what I didn't like is they seperate them into gold, silver or house specials which I think is unnecessary and makes ordering cumbersome. Also, I feel a bit manipultive because do you want a "gold" dish, or just a silver dish.My kiddo and hubby decided on the Gold Kome Cha-Shu, while I went with the Miso Curry. We also decided on the crunch tofu salad, and an order of Ikageso (squid). Food came out quickly. The Crunch tofu salad was delicous. The contrast of the cold tofu with the crispy onion chips mixed with the japanese soy sauce was a delight. It was also a great portion. The Ikageso was good as well. Squid was tender and there was a nice batter. However the sauces made it hard to eat. The ramens came. They were decent enough. The noodles were still springy which I appreciated. However I found the broth to be a little disappointing and considering that they are in the higher end - over 16 bucks. And apparently the gold broth is a stronger flavour. So I can't imagine what the silver would taste like. It was fine. But unless I was in the area, I would not go to this establishment