*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 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!

(Delivery order) -…read moreDeep Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce: Good - New Orleans Fried Chicken Wings: Good - Braised Chicken with Hand-Pulled Noodle (Boneless): Not much flavour. Even the "suicide" level of heat wasn't very flavourful

Restaurant was clean and tidy. Service was good and food came out fast. Soup was hot and was served…read morein boiling stone bowl. Prices are not super expensive. Great place to come especially in cold weather.

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.

Seoul Soul still takes the crown for the best Korean fried chicken in southern Ontario (imo). Was…read moreback again in town visiting family and this place is still busy, still popular, and still the same price! They still do 10% cash discount and we got the large Korean boneless fried chicken, half house crispy and spicy chicken and half honey garlic. They still pack the container till bursting and include potatoes and radish pickles side dishes for takeout. The chicken reheats very well in the air fryer, eat it fresh, next day, no worries. Will update again when I'm back again! Still the spot to drop by everytime I'm in town.

Went for a lunch there recently. It's in the middle of the university area so there is plenty of…read moredifferent places to chose from. We went because we've been watching a Korean food show and had the desire to try it. Service was fast and friendly, we went with the pork thingy with cheese around the edge (we honestly thought it was rice until it arrived!) It could well have fed 3 of us as there was so much food. We throughly enjoyed it, including the three little side dishes you get. (Including the rice). Some people say there's too much oil, I can see why, but to me that's part of the dish and culture. If it's not for you don't go back, but we certainly will.

This is the most authentic Chongqing noodle place I have been to in Canada. It is my go-to…read morerestaurant in all of Waterloo. The owner is from Chongqing, and so is the cook. You can request for different levels of spiciness to your noodles. The selection of food is very oriental, so many local students get surprised by the items offered here. If you don't like that kinda thing, you can simply try the beef noodle, which is also really good. My personal favourite is the intestine & beef noodle, as the flavours are rich and the meat is cooked to just the right level, which is very difficult for intestines. The stewed chicken rice combo is also worth a try. As for appetizers, the fired pork is absolutely amazing. The chongqing cold jelly is also very authentic, and it is quite a refreshing dessert after a hot bowl of noodles. Just thinking of coming here on a cold winter day is exciting. The owner himself is super friendly, and likes to chat. He also remembers you if you come more than two times, sometimes even what you tend to order. He really makes you feel at home with his Chongqing hospitality. Tip: the soup base is at the bottom of the bowl, it's best to stir it before eating. Many people don't know and complain that the noodle is tasteless, then being shocked by its spiciness at the end.

Yummy, more like... dummy!…read more These noods were okay but the presentation of just plain chili oil and chickpeas left me wondering why I paid so much so a struggle meal. Superhot was not very hot, and as I shoveled extra chili into my bowl I could hear the owners exclaiming that "ta men hai xiang chi la de!" Not worth your time, I went home and made instant noodles to fill myself up right after.

Great place for hand pulled noodles. I ordered 103- braised beef noodle for takeout. The broth was…read morevery hot and they made the noodles very fast. They gave a decent amount of meat and noodles. The prices were also reasonable with good portion sizes. There's a 5% off for cash payment.

First off the location is amazing, right in Linden Square and is the first restaurant that you see!…read moreGreat for hanging out with friends and quick filling meals. Had large Soybean paste noodle(about $12), which was very flavourful. The hand pulled noodles were exactly as expected, a bit chewy with some body which really goes well with the flavour of the dish. The vegetables were fresh and arranged nicely (would have liked some green onion as well). The ground beef had a lot of flavour to go with the dry noodles to balance it out (a bit salty overall but that's ok). Portion was good compared to similar noodle places. Had a bit of a wait for food and there wasn't water available (tank ran out, so had to wait a bit) but understandable since it's not a typical restaurant and more of a stall with seating. They also have 50% off on side dishes after 9pm which are worth a try, especially the shredded spicy and sweet potato!

Small portions, not worth what you pay. I got takeout for…read moreminced pork on rice with 2 side dishes. The dish was all rice with a tiny portion of meat. Paid $10 for 10 pieces of meat... Stingy portions. See pic for sad portion of meat.

Very affordable prices for most of their menu items. Portions are quite large in general and wait…read moretime isn't too bad unless they forget your order (it happened once and I only realized when I saw a couple who came in after me pay their bill and leave. When I politely reminded them they were quick to take care of it though. The owner personally went to the kitchen to ensure that it took priority). If you're a starving uni student, would recommend the rice combos. Comes in huge servings and the "two sides" are tomatoes & lettuce so you can have some veggies while you're at it. If you're craving something hot and savoury, I'd recommend the stone plate section-- either the casseroles or the hot plates. Some of their hot stir fries on rice are also quite good but quite salty; up to personal taste I guess