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    KINTON RAMEN CHURCH

    4.0 (243 reviews)
    ModerateRamen, Noodles
    Open 11:30 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lunch special menu
    Lilian C.

    I just love ramen and Kinton's flavour is right up my alley. I like when my food is flavourful and salty. I've never tried their donburi before so I decided to order the lunch special of plain ramen and pork donburi. It was a good choice. Very full. I asked for hot sauce on the side which was surprisingly spicy enough. My colleague gave me some of his garlic mash as his bowl had too much, not sure if it was the garlic or the hot sauce, I had a bit of a cough, but no biggy. There weren't too many people on Friday lunch time which was surprising maybe because it was a bit hot outside for noodle soup, good for us though because the food came very fast and we were both very satisfied.

    Chicken original with mushrooms and garlic. No onions.
    Darcy G.

    This place was great! Super close to our hotel, fast service. Customizable ramen with happy hour specials. Chill ambiance in a cozy space. Would definitely recommend!

    Original Ramen
    Oscar L.

    The Ramen here at Kinton was very tasty and flavorful. There is a good amount of pork in the original ramen. You have a choice between thin and thick noodles. Service was pretty quick and the vibes inside were great.

    Pork Spicy Garlic - Sub Pork for Chicken Breast w/ Egg
    Keith W.

    Another staple location for my favourite ramen noodle establishment. The noodles and service were great as expected. The wait time was alright, but the egg for this location was quite a ways different in terms of flavour and texture. Other than that, it hosts a cozy atmosphere for some good chats/talks to be had

    So good, especially the spicy ramen but the soup not too hot.
    Lon L.

    The soup base is not hot but the taste is good. And some of the staff are not friendly. The ambiance is really good also.

    Spicy amaze mazemen, incredibly delicious and the slickness burn so good!
    Johnny W.

    To be honest, this was a happy accident. I initially just wanted a light snack for supper so I intended to go to an izakaya, which just so happens to be right next to Kinton ramen. Being a bit tired, I didn't even bother looking at the restaurant name and sat down, naively assuming the Japanese nature of the restaurant was the izakaya I intended to go to. However, I was happily surprised by how delicious and creamy the spicy amaze mazemen was! Although the beer combo was amazing, upgrading it to the special ramen cost 3 dollars extra, which I didn't realize until the bill came (kind of wished the staff told me it would cost extra when I asked about whether the beer combo applied to the special ramens). Nonetheless, the ramen was amazing and the noodle texture had a firm bite to it, which was great! Definitely check this place out if you're looking for a heavy meal and be careful if you intend to go to the izakaya, for they are LITERALLY next to each other haha :p

    Karaage Chicken Spicy
    Steve N.

    Came in for lunch with a small group. Ordered a Karaage Chicken Spicy Ramen with thick noodles. I was impressed. The food was delicious and the spice was perfect. I enjoyed it immensely. The service was friendly and ok. The decor was fine and the restaurant was clean. The stools were a bit uncomfortable for some of the group. Would certainly recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back again.

    Original karaage
    Stephen C.

    Solid noodles and portion size, lacking in the flavour department Service: The staff were nice and friendly, and welcoming. Generally out of the way unless you needed them, and they had quite a bit of area to cover as the patio was open as well. Food: The noodle size was quite generous, it was definitely enough to fill a hungry appetite but there wasn't a lot of the extras (a few slices of pork, an egg). It was my first time trying tsukemen, but I can imagine the broth from other restaurants being more creamy and less watery/soy sauce. The freshly-grated wasabi added some nice flavour, but there wasn't much else to the broth where you dip the noodles in. The karaage was nicely flavoured with the lemon and mayo, although I would have liked to see another piece or two. Overall, the portions were decent, but the ramen flavour needed some work. Atmosphere: The place was very clean, with wood tones throughout and what you would expect from a ramen shop. Great for all types of customers and very accommodating, although the indoor space was a bit small. Overall: Pretty decent spot for some tsukemen (summer special offering), fills you up and hits the spot.

    Chicken shoyu
    Owen R.

    Chicken shoyu Was excellent, try the thick noodle... or not. Quick service and friendly staff. I like the $19.99 special w beer

    Gyozas
    Sophie C.

    Best ramen in the city hands down. I love the gyozas more than anything. The patio is so cute in the summer time. Servers are so friendly.

    Original Chicken Ramen
    Cristina O.

    Cold, windy, rainy, stormy winter day = the perfect time for ramen! Our server was so lovely & made great suggestions. I went with the 3-Course Meal (Veggie Gyoza/Edamame + Spicy Garlic Rame + Mango Cheese Cake) So good although as a spice lover, I was blown away by just HOW SPICY the broth was! So delicious but the sweet waitress helpfully suggested bringing me more broth to mellow it out. Great experience!

    Macha ice cream
    Dan K.

    An all-around great experience! When it's 1' (34 for my fellow Americans) and rainy, what you really want is some soul warming soup and shelter from the elements. Sure, I walked in the rain like a damn fool for a few blocks to get here but I'm glad I did. The ramen was NOT what I was expecting. Typically I expect ramen broth to be thick and heavy whereas the broth here is light with a faint sweetness. I got the pork original -- why not go with the mainstay on a first visit -- and some chicken karaage. The noodles were thin and with bite. The ramen was hot, came out quick and was filling and delicious. The only knock I have is that the egg was cold in the center which was disappointing. Why not cut the egg and let the broth heat it? It's what I did and all was good after some fixing. The chicken thighs were enough for two to share. Fried crispy and delicious. I got the hot / spicy version which had a sweet-hot sticky sauce on it. IMO ask for sauce on the side. Pro tip: Ask for some dry chili flakes to step up the punchiness if you're into that.

    Spicy Veggie Miso Ramen
    Danielle B.

    I've only had Kinton once before in Montreal but it was years ago so I decided to give it another try. The food here was decent, but there was nothing that stood out to me. I had the Spicy Veggie Miso Ramen which came with corn, wood-ear mushrooms, lots of raw garlic and fried tofu. The broth had a good spice to it but the flavour was a little one dimensional. The toppings were pretty standard but they were fresh enough. The fried tofu was WAY too sweet -- I don't typically eat sugar so maybe my palette isn't accustomed to sweets, but this tasted like it was candied. I had one bite and that was enough for me. The kimchi I had on the side was crunchy with a nice kick to it, but it tasted like it was store bought. The staff were friendly and very accommodating which was nice to see. Overall, I probably won't be going back to this restaurant, but if you want to give it a try, then do so knowing that it will satisfy your craving.

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    4 months ago

    Pretty good ramen and dumplings. Service was fast and efficient. I would recommend if I were visiting.

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    I've had ramen at other establishments but this was my very first time here. My friend was craving…read moresomething to warm the soul and they have great reviews. My friend had the King of Kings as our server said this is one of their most popular choices. I opted for the Spicy Charsu. Now I understand some people can't handle heat but I live off of Purple Tongue hot sauce which is made with some pretty hot peppers. I asked for a level one and the lady explained that the spice level on the Charsu was a whole series of levels higher than the King of Kings. I get that . Give me the heat. Anywho, she was comfortable with giving me 0.5 but said I could make it hotter if need be. Ok, better to start smaller I guess. They put some sauce on the side which I added to my bowl. Personally I found the 0.5 a nice tingle; it was good. Made my nose run. But I'm totally getting the level 1 next time. My friend however tried a sip of my broth, spit it out and said poison poison because of the heat Mind you, his King of Kings was a level 1. Which to me tasted creamy and delicious. I love a good pork bone soup and I opted for the Spicy Charsu because of the pork bone base. I loved the broth. It was perfection. The noodles were so fresh . The portion size was enormous. I kept eating and more noodles appeared. The Charsu had an amazing flavor to it . Smoky and delicious . My friend is a larger man and even he commented on the portion size saying he would be ok with a smaller size as he was so full. Good portions for your money. We also had the Gyoza and the TakoYaki. The TakoYaki was soft and loaded with the delicious sauce. The Gyoza were enormous. We were both 100% satisfied with our visit and will be back for sure.

    Our second time eating at this location, and this time I tried the spice level 3 of the spicy…read morechashu ramen. The concerned server told me that it may be painful, but being the chili head that I am, I gladly took on the challenge. It was a larger bowl than their regular size and my ramen came topped with lots of corn, some mushrooms, bean sprouts and 6 large pieces of chasu. The broth was magma red, but it was not as spicy as I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong, it was spicy but not to the point where it would warrant a warning. The spicy broth tasted like a mix of Buldak sauce and Capsaicin, but didn't have much depth. I finished my ramen, broth and all and enjoyed most of the experience. The least favorite was the chasu and the egg as chasu did not taste fresh, and I could not taste the char on them at all. The egg was over-cooked and under marinated which was disappointing. It's still one of the few ramen options in Durham but can't say it's comparable to the other Kenzo locations.

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    Service was good, and the place had plenty of seating space which was nice…read more The ramen was just so-so. The pork char siu slices were very thin, and for the price, it didn't really feel worth it. Flavor-wise it was okay, but nothing beyond expectations. The chicken karaage was even more overpriced. $9.2 for just 4 small pieces - so basically ~$2.5 a bite, not worth it. Overall, it didn't really aligned with our expectations. We thought it was in a corner of the plaza so the price would have been reasonable, turned out that it wasn't really. Probably wouldn't revisit. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 3.5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 3.5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 2/5 OVERALL - 3

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    Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

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    I've been an avid Santouka Ramen supporter ever since they opened at mount pleasant and church. Had…read moresome issues with take out orders missing sides. I always order the same thing everytime. Spicy Ramen with Pork Jowl and a side of fried chicken with lemon or gyoza as extra. Total bill with tax and tip generally around $50. I tried cashing my stamp card which shows customer frequency and they denied me my free ramen for ordering the same thing that I order everytime I go there. Offering a cheaper version. I give them great credit for consistency for the most part. However, Close to $50 per person including a takeout tip. You can't order what you order everytime for the well deserved freebie for customer support. I'm done with the over price for a bowl of Noodles and Broth. Plenty of great Ramen places for a third of the price. Three stars for the chefs in the back. It would be five if the Santouka Corporation was so greedy. Plenty of great Ramen in the city! Adios Santouka! As a chef I know pork belly is more expensive than Pork jowl these days!

    Tips: - You get a stamp card for ramen. Each time you order…read moreramen, you earn a stamp. Five stamps gets you free gyoza. Reach ten stamps and you get a free bowl of ramen. - The chashu is excellent! My rating is 4.5 stars. I'm rounding down. Last Tuesday, I had my monthly 7 am meeting with a bunch of technical writing peers from around the world. It's quite the meeting that typically lasts for four hours. Luckily, we ended earlier than usual. It meant that my workday ended at around 3:30 pm. It was perfect, as I had a concert to attend several hours later. Normally, I don't do dinner before a concert. I grab a quick bite to each before I head downtown. This time, since I was done work early, I felt that having an early dinner was worthwhile. I drove downtown and parked in a lot that seems to be my usual spot whenever I'm attending a concert at Massey Hall. My original plan was to find an eatery close to the concert venue. I spotted Hokkaido Ramen Santouka steps away. I wanted ramen! I walked in and there was a sign that said to wait. I had no wait time. A woman and the entire staff greeted me. I asked for a table for me and got one. It was great. Seating between tables and diners is close together. You definitely overhear conversations and you can't help it. The man next to me had stretched his foot under my table. I didn't notice that he was in my space until I uncrossed my leg and my foot hit his. I listened to two friends next to me. The man seemed to take charge over what he and his female friend should eat, which was interesting. He gave the impression that he was an expert until the server came over and he had a ton of questions. It's always fun being an observer and listener. I had no choice but to listen to her dating experiences. I got a menu. I knew what I wanted. My server came over and was ready to take my order. I got these items: - Diet Coke - Miso chachu ramen, with bamboo shoot held - Jammy egg and corn as extra toppings The menu doesn't tell you what ingredients you get in each type of ramen. However, it does come with a photo. I asked how large a large bowl of ramen was. My server was great pointing up to a display of three bowls. I went large. The photo indicated that my miso ramen had bamboo shoots. I'm not a fan of them, so I asked that they be omitted. I also added a jammy egg and corn. I got a cold can of Diet Coke. A frosted glass with ice accompanied it. I was happy. I love an icy cold drink. This one was excellent. I loved that it was extra cold. My bowl of ramen had arrived. I was excited to dive in. My miso chachu ramen was delicious. The miso flavour was on point. I drank most of the broth, which speaks volumes on how yummy it was. The chachu was tender and had the best balance of pork and fattiness. The number of slices was generous. The ramen was chewy and perfectly done. I loved the corn and jammy egg. I probably wouldn't have enjoyed my ramen without these two key toppings. They worked nicely with the green onions. What prevents me from giving this place a perfect rating is flagging a server to get me water, or to frankly flag any staffer for something, such as ordering dessert or getting the bill. It took effort and hand-waving to get their attention. It took two tries to get a glass of water with ice. I was happy when I got some after I had finished my Diet Coke. It was equally as cold and yummy. I ordered dessert. The menu is stuck on each table. I asked what ice cream flavours were available. There were two flavours and I went with matcha. It was rich, creamy, and full of strong matcha flavour. The scoop of ice cream was generous. I loved the small spoon, which allowed this dessert to last a lot longer. I asked for the bill. I got a payment machine. I used my credit card to pay and tip. All was great. I used the washroom before I headed over to explore the downtown area. The washrooms are downstairs. It's an older building, so accessibility is an issue. There are two single-stall washrooms. The one that I used was clean. Because it's an older building, the ceiling is low. I am just shy of six feet in height. I made it without hitting my head on the ceiling. If you are six feet and taller, you'll need to duck to make sure you don't bang your head. Staff say goodbye to you when you leave. It was a nice touch, although I don't know what they are saying to me in Japanese. They could be swearing at me and I wouldn't know. I had a wonderful experience here. If you don't mind sitting close to folks and waving your arms like a maniac to get your server's attention, come here. This ramen joint appeared as a Michelin place in 2017. I can see why. The food quality is excellent. (200)

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    I'm not sure why I had this Ramen place bookmarked in my phone but I decided to give it a try one…read moreevening with friends during the work week. I really enjoyed the food, it was delicious. The black garlic ramen, veggie gyoza and Takoyaki were all savoury and fantastic. The portion sizes for price were appropriate and I ended up taking some of it home. They're all beautiful dishes on the plate. Service was friendly and quick, we were greeted, seated and served within minutes of walking in. Soon after we sat down, the restaurant filled up with other patrons which is a good sign. However I also judge a restaurant based on its cleanliness and the washrooms leave much to be desired. If a restaurant's washrooms aren't clean, it gives you a window into how dirty the kitchen and back of house are. The washrooms are in a serious need of a cleaning. There is black filth on the white doors, everything has a bit of a grime covering multiple surfaces. Overall, the food is delicious, I would return but maybe for take-out next time. Please clean your restaurant.

    Winter season calls for a warm bowl of creamy ramen, a plate of veggie gyozas, and a Sapporo beer…read moreat Touhenboku Ramen :) Decided to stop by this ramen spot while walking on Queen West. The food was delicious; I especially enjoyed the creamy mushroom ramen broth and veggie gyoza. The gyoza was part of a deal with one app and a pint of Sapporo for 14.99 ^^ The atmosphere inside was super Christmasy! The staff were all friendly and attentive :) I would come back again!

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