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.

Every time I go there the service is quick, the workers are so very polite, and the food is very…read morevery delicious! there's vegetarian options and also an option to add teriyaki or spicy mayo to the order and they're both very yummy :)) I accidentally went in 10 minutes till closing and they didn't have to, but they still made me some avocado rolls and were very sweet about it, absolutely lovely place and I will go back again! I'm hoping to again on Friday for my lunch break

The prices in the window are higher than what is shown on their website. That aside, it's nice to…read morehave sushi choices in Stratford.

Was in Waterloo to grab lunch and randomly ended up discovering Ken Sushi House…read more The restaurant itself is simple and cozy, making it a comfortable place to sit down and catch up with friends. Service was friendly, and the food came out at a good pace even though it got a bit busy during our visit. We ordered a few items to share. The hwe dup bap (sashimi rice bowl) had fresh sashimi over rice with vegetables, it was light, refreshing, and a good choice if you're not looking for something too heavy. The chirashi bowl came with a nice assortment of sashimi and generous portions. The fish tasted fresh and there was a good variety. We also tried the salmon avocado roll, which was a classic, simple combination done well, and the spicy salmon roll, which had a mild kick and good texture overall. Overall, this was a solid spot for fresh sushi with good portion sizes, especially if you're looking for a casual place to eat in Waterloo.

I visited Ken Sushi House late one night in November 2025 with my partner while we were in the…read moremiddle of a show at the Maxwell. It was already quite late (around 8:30 p.m.), and most nearby sushi spots--like Exclamation Waterloo and Oka Sushi--were closed, so we were grateful that Ken Sushi House was still open and within walking distance. We ordered the small sushi boat ($60 for 40 pieces). Overall, we enjoyed it, but as someone who's had a lot of sushi, I wouldn't say it was particularly impressive or memorable. The quality was decent, though it felt a bit pricey for what was served. That said, the experience was still pleasant thanks to the very friendly staff, which made us feel welcome despite the late hour. The restaurant itself felt a little dated and could benefit from some renovations, but it was a solid, reliable option when choices were limited late at night.

Jinzakaya and Kinka Izakaya are Waterloo staples - 5 years ago, I savoured every chance I got to…read moreeat at these restaurants! Still amazing AYCE spots, but I'm probably just not built to take full advantage of the massive menu here. We came around lunch time and ordered the dinner menu, since there are a couple cannot-be-missed dishes that aren't on the lunch menu. Their strength compared to other AYCE restaurants is definitely their non-sushi options - the carpaccio, skewers, grilled shrimp, steamed egg, and beef roll with enoki mushroom are some of my favourites. I think the only thing that gives me pause is the price tag - $40.99 is a lot, especially for a student. You would have to really stuff yourself to make that value worth it. I do wish they had a couple of the chef favourites on the lunch menu so that people trying to have a cheaper meal could also try those items. Overall, it's probably still the best AYCE sushi in Waterloo. The quality is great and the dishes are tasty. Service was also pretty good, they have you write your order on a paper. I think one or two items were missed but we had no issue with following up on them.

Jinzakaya has loads of options to choose from on their all you can eat menu. There's a large…read morevariety of sushi and sashimi and their fish tastes fresh. They also provide pretty thick slices of fish. The service was amazing we had a very nice waitress who was nice and really attentive. The interior of the restaurant is decorated very well. Overall this a very good spot for sushi.

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!!

People who order combos should never rate or review restaurants. The combo menu was created for…read morethose who don't know food. If you don't know what to order, ask someone who knows to take you there and try real Chinese food. Having lived in Hong Kong I can tell you the DIM SUM is the best around including Toronto. We live in London, Ontario and drive 90 minutes to enjoy the DIM SUM at KING TIN.........TAK SUN restaurant in London had excellent DIM SUM but the owners retired..........If you don't eat Chicken Balls or Chop Suey please write me and I will create a menu for your eating pleasure. KING TIN is the best around so don't miss eating here and stop reading stupid unwarranted reviews from unknowledgeable writers.................. Trust me - I know what I a talking about. By the way, by writing good reviews increases the patrons making it harder for me to get a table.

This time, came with family and friends. We ordered the dinner set for 6 and ordered dim sum on the…read moreside. Here's what we got: * sliced pork and vegetable soup * braised bean curd with vegetables * peking duck * (my favorite) * Braised Beef with Ginger and Onion * Cantonese style ginger lobster * Shrimp Mango Sautée Dimsum: * Siu Mai w/ Minced Pork * Pot Stickers * Shrimp Noodle Roll Service was excellent! Our server was friendly and enthusiastic as she brought dish after dish, never leaving us short of tea or napkins. She even gave us extra dessert as my father and I really liked it. There's a handful of parking spots outside, not much though. Great for family and friends, lots of seating inside. Good for groups of 2-8. This is one of the most affordable Chinese restaurants I've found, it's super affordable and for 7 people, our bill came to about $250.

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.

Ordered the Soon Tofu with kimchi as well as the injeolmi bingsu…read more The tofu was a comforting dish for a chilly day. Had an ample amount of tofu topped with a percectly cooked egg. Plenty of side dish options were provided, however, I wish they would have provided refills as most other korean places do. The bingsu was subtly sweet, just the perfect amount but not enough injeolmi flavour. Mochi had the perfect fluffy texture that complemented the dessert very well. Service was pretty poor as no one came to check up on us or helped us with getting a refill on our water jug. Overall, pretty good considering how cheap the food was!

Good quality food and service. Nice setting as well! There are an abundance of Korean specialties…read moreon the menu.