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The only Kinton that my boyfriend didn't have a problem with afterwards. Got a seat pretty quickly as we waited for our friends to arrived. We ordered some drinks and enjoyed the night. We all got different ramens and they were all really good, fresh and delicious. Had a great time! The staff were very friendly and patient with us too
It's been a while since I last visited Kinton Ramen, however for a friend who was coming down from Ottawa to visit, we decided to make a visit there. I was a bit hesitant since my last visit to Kinton Ramen in 2016 was disappointing. It was a freezing Friday evening and we needed something to warm up our souls. Luckily Kinton Ramen was nearby and he was craving it for so long. It was 9 pm when we arrived and we were seated quickly fortunately. I was craving something spicy and luckily the Pork Spicy Garlic Ramen did the trick. The broth was full of depth in flavour. I would have preferred a bit more chili powder and less garlic since I love spicy food. However, the broth complimented the al dente thick noodles nicely. The pork shoulder was nice and tender to bring the whole bowl together. My friend ordered the Pork Miso Ramen and he enjoyed it thoroughly. The garlic oil added an umami touch to the broth which brought the whole bowl together. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to this location. The service was excellent and the server were very eager when I finished my bowl. It's a tradition at Kinton that if you finish the whole bowl of ramen, you get your picture taken to be shown on their Kinton Bowler Instagram page.
This place is A+ every time! Speedy and friendly service, great vegan ramen (you have to get the bean curd), and the kakiage appetizer is life-changing. My meat-eating companions will vouch for the chicken options and beef.
Kinton ramen is one of Toronto's biggeat ramen chains, and the one that almost every ramen lover is aware of. While I'm not a huge fan of Kinton's regular ramen bowls, I can wholeheartedly recommend all their dipped ramen: their cold tsukemen during the summer, the September hot limited fish tsukemen; they are all amazing! The strength of the tastes of Kinton's dipped ramen are all really deep and intense. It's not for those that prefer lighter ramen, but for everyone else it would definitely be worth a try. I'll give Kinton's executive chef a lot of praise for this. The only sad thing is their dipped ramen are all limited time specials, so you can't enjoy it anytime you want.
Kinton Ramen is my go-to ramen spot in the hood. Sometimes I get the craving and maybe it's the scent of the salty broth that brings me to their rusty pig in their front yard. When I was at the Cameron House, which is almost next door, I suddently got the urge and within seconds I had a bright yellow bowl of shrimp dotted elixir staring at me. It's amazing how that works! Service here simply blows A&W and McD's out of the Queen Street water for a fast food snack. Sit down, shut up, and slurp your ramen! I've only recently started checking out the different ramen spots around, and this Kinton rates as second best after Isshin Ramen on College St. with Kenzo Ramen third place. Be aware that this one is in a high traffic heavily traveled tourist area so at peak times it may be difficult to find seating. This joint is almost always full of people from all over the world.
My beau and I came here on a freezing day in Toronto, after the emotional draining movie, The Joker. We were in search of some real comfort food, that would make us feel whole and warm after such a despairing movie and the snowy, tiring day. We definitely came to the right place! I got the Pork Spicy Garlic Ramen, and my bf got the specialty ramen choice. We also got a cocktail and cold sake (and it was a GENEROUS pour). As soon as we took our first bites, we felt better. It was a delicious confluence of flavors, and it was exactly what we needed. The diners that were at our table were very friendly and kind, and the staff were super nice as well. Definitely a great spot!
I'm a little more disappointed every time I eat at Kinton Ramen. I'm not sure if it's because the quality of the ramen has declined or if it's because there are now many more ramen places in the GTA that are better. Either way, it's not great. As a lover of garlic and spice, it's a no brainer for me to order the Pork Spicy Garlic ramen. It was definitely garlicky and it had a nice spice; however, it lacked depth. The broth was lacking richness and was a tad too salty. The ramen had two pieces of pork, one was tender but the other piece was tough and chewy. This was the first time I had chewy pork in ramen! The noodles were good, they had a nice bite and didn't get soggy in the broth but it didn't seem like there was much of it. The staff are very friendly but the service was slow. The restaurant wasn't full so I was seated fairly quick but it took over 30 minutes for me to receive my food. The interior has rustic wooden decor which feels like a blend of Japanese and Western design. It's cozy and has a good energy. The tall wooden seats can get a little uncomfortable and hard to maneuver though. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and there are definitely better ramen places in the GTA.
I was texting with my friend in Costa Rica and he recommended Toronto's Kinton - how could I ignore a shout out from 6000 miles away? Kinton did not disappoint. I was warmly greeted by the staff and ordered the spicy pork ramen (thick noodles) with mushrooms an grated garlic. The broth is hearty but not heavy or leaden like some I've had. Truly a delicious bowl of soup. I'll definitely come back - the only thing I'll avoid is taking the first seat at the bar by entrance. Way too many people waiting to be seated watching me eat
Kinton Ramen is one of the BEST spots for lunch and dinner, with a group or single, regular or once a month, and is especially true for special occasions like a date or with someone new in town. The selection is varied, taste is high-tier, seating space is abundant, atmosphere is pub-like, and the overall experience is enjoyable. They occasionally have the special ramen-of-the-month bowls where they offer a different combination or theme of ingredients. Be sure to check their Facebook page to see what's new. Overall, I can recommend Kinton Ramen. Be sure to come around 11am before the 12pm rush.
1. Ton ton don was over priced for how small it was ($4.5), the rice was REALLY tiny (smaller than a normal bowl of rice) and there was probably one teaspoon of pork on it. A tiny bowl of plain rice was $2, which is also over priced for the same reason 2. Spicy kaarage was really good but I would get the normal one next time since the spicy sauce kind of tastes like sweet and sour sauce. I prefer the original! The actual chicken itself was cooked and fried well though, super tender.
The food's great! It's just that everything around the edges is ho-hum. I'm not nearly up on "ramen culture" as some of my friends (my knowledge is limited to the kind of stuff that's served in pho restaurants). When a buddy of mine who came over from the Isle of Man decided that we check out Kinton for some "authentic" ramen, I couldn't say no, and my six-man group braved the harsh Toronto winter to venture over here. To say this is a small venue is an understatement. I'm not familiar with the other locations in the city, but calling this a "hole in the wall" is being extremely charitable. The place consists of a handful of small tables and a bar/table setup that runs down the centre of the restaurant. Long lineups are common, and it was quickly made clear that the place doesn't run on any sort of reservation system, instead resorting to names scribbed on paper as an alternative. That being said, 25 minutes later, we were whisked to our table. If I have a problem with Kinton, it's certainly not with the food. I ended up ordering that month's special, Tonkotsu Sakana Ramen, which is essentially anchovy ramen kicked up to 11. A surprisingly-complex broth, infused egg, umami, nori, pork belly and scallion (among other ingredients) had me immediately gravitating to it, and the warm, salty broth had me nearly ready to go for seconds, despite having filled up earlier in the day on heavy carbs. I was also somewhat amused by the ambiance of the place. The staff give you a friendly greeting when you leave the restaurant, and patrons who finish off their bowl "to the last drop" get a picture taken for the restaurant's Instagram account, complete with servers posing with laser swords (uh?). It's a strange mindset, but it certainly made the experience stand out. What also made the dinner stand out was the poor way the bills were calculated. Our server informed us at the beginning of the meal that it would be impossible to do six separate bills, and so what followed at the end of the night was a complicated process of figuring out who ordered what and which groups had to pay together to fit the weird arbitrary restriction of a maximum of four separate bills per group. I felt bad for the waitress - by the time she was done marking up our bill to identify who ordered what, it looked like a half-assed treasure map. I am bewildered as to who set this policy, and no, I don't believe for a second it was a decision by the head office. If you don't have the capability to separate orders (despite people telling you just to break the bills into two tables), and have to spend several minutes figuring out things, you're just wasting my time and yours. Ironic, considering that they hustle people out when they're finished. Not that I have a problem with that in a venue like this, but you're wasting any sort of gains who could have made with this complex and silly system that keeps your servers engaged when they could be busy tending to other customers. In the end, I was satisfied with my visit to Kinton Ramen, but knowing what I know now about their billing policies, it makes me hesitant to go back. 3.5/5.
So having eaten at probably all the ramen shops in toronto, kinton doesn't crack the top 3 but I WILL give it consideration to crack top 5 (prolly 5 or 6 imo). Pick your broth flavour (be sure to ask for "rich" broth after u pick your flavour since it's now considered secret menu so to speak; hence why so many ppl complaining about watered-down broths as opposed to when they first opened). I've tried all the broths and theyre all quite tasty though not the best in the business. Go with thick noodles, trust bro. One thing that gets a minus from me is the fact that only their original sea salt (shio) ramen includes an egg when the kingpin counterparts (sansotei, ryus, etc.) all include it at no extra charge. Not only that, the egg tends to be slightly overdone at kinton (runny yolk that turns more hardboiled as it reaches the edges instead of fully runny). The "new" menu revamp (not really that new anymore) also doesnt distinguish pork belly and pork shoulder anymore so ull be getting one slice of each (unless u order the extra pork option). I always order the extra pork option. You get triple the pork! Mmmmmmm porkkkkk. Extra pork IS a lil on the pricy side though so if you're all about value then maybe think twice. Pork belly more fatty while shoulder is more lean. Both very tender still. You can request for more of either one over the other I think?? The age gyoza is the best side dish at kinton. Um, prolly try it at least once. k thanks Service is always on point at all the kintons (been to all of them). Pros: very good/decent ramen and broth, great chashu, great service, great casual atmosphere Cons: a lil bit on the pricier side in relation to its contemporaries (excluding santouka cuz santouka is "wtf" expensive lol), egg is not always properly done, lots of bowl customization needed to feel full Like I said, not top 3 but possibly top 5? Definitely top 10 though.
I'd been to KINTON before, about a year ago. It was at the beginning of the ramen rave in Toronto, and was the first bowl of ramen I'd ever tried. I was underwhelmed. The pork broth was too porky for my liking, and nothing about it stood out as anything to get too excited about. Having since had ramen that really impressed me, I thought I'd rediscover KINTON with a new-found appreciation for the dish. Unfortunately, no. Having tried really great ramen elsewhere only highlighted the things that make this ramen sub-par. The broth is still too porky for me. I enjoyed the creamy richness, but that's just what ramen is. By any standard, KINTON is bland. The noodles themselves are good - I enjoyed the bouncy bite back and the mouthfeel of having a bunch of yummy noodles to contend with at one time, but again, that's what ramen is supposed to be. KINTON ramen just doesn't go above or beyond. It lacks in the flavour department, and, for the price, just doesn't make sense. You can get better for cheaper elsewhere. The place itself is nice - lots of wood, which was in line with the presentation of the ramen. They give you a rustic wooden spoon with a wide face which I honestly think is brilliant - perfect way to balance broth and noodle ratio in every bite. The service was good. Won't be back anytime soon.
Kinton's still got it! We came specifically to try out the Mortal Kombat combo, and it's a great deal! While the ramen that is included is a no-frill's version of the regular bowls (so no extra toppings beyond noodles, a piece of your chosen protein, green onions) the size was still that of a regular bowl. Plus you get a drink and a side of fries -- and the fries were sooo good and served nice and hot! Our server was very polite and welcoming. The bathroom downstairs is clean and has mouth wash for that garlicky soup!! Just a note that downstairs could use a touch brighter lighting as it was very dark. read more
The restaurant has a fun, lively vibe. It's casual but still stylish enough for a nice sit-down meal. The bathroom is worth a mention too, super clean and quirky, with a giant pig on the mirror that I thought was cute. Service was quick and efficient. Our food came out really fast, which was a pleasant surprise since ramen spots can sometimes be a bit slower when they're busy. Staff were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen and the miso ramen. The tonkotsu broth leaned on the creamier side rather than the rich, pork-heavy flavor I usually expect, not bad, but just not my personal preference. The miso was pretty standard, comforting and well-balanced, though nothing out of the ordinary. One highlight: if you show your Presto card, they give you free fries! The fries came topped with the takoyaki-style toppings, including bonito flakes. These were a fun surprise and super tasty, crispy, flavorful, and probably my favorite bite of the meal. read more
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7 months ago
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7 years ago
The only Kinton that my boyfriend didn't have a problem with afterwards. Got a seat pretty quickly as we waited for our friends to arrived. We ordered some drinks and enjoyed the night. We all got different ramens and they were all really good, fresh and delicious. Had a great time! The staff were very friendly and patient with us too read more
It's been a while since I last visited Kinton Ramen, however for a friend who was coming down from Ottawa to visit, we decided to make a visit there. I was a bit hesitant since my last visit to Kinton Ramen in 2016 was disappointing. It was a freezing Friday evening and we needed something to warm up our souls. Luckily Kinton Ramen was nearby and he was craving it for so long. It was 9 pm when we arrived and we were seated quickly fortunately. I was craving something spicy and luckily the Pork Spicy Garlic Ramen did the trick. The broth was full of depth in flavour. I would have preferred a bit more chili powder and less garlic since I love spicy food. However, the broth complimented the al dente thick noodles nicely. The pork shoulder was nice and tender to bring the whole bowl together. My friend ordered the Pork Miso Ramen and he enjoyed it thoroughly. The garlic oil added an umami touch to the broth which brought the whole bowl together. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to this location. The service was excellent and the server were very eager when I finished my bowl. It's a tradition at Kinton that if you finish the whole bowl of ramen, you get your picture taken to be shown on their Kinton Bowler Instagram page. read more
4 years ago
This place is A+ every time! Speedy and friendly service, great vegan ramen (you have to get the bean curd), and the kakiage appetizer is life-changing. My meat-eating companions will vouch for the chicken options and beef. read more
8 years ago
Kinton ramen is one of Toronto's biggeat ramen chains, and the one that almost every ramen lover is aware of. While I'm not a huge fan of Kinton's regular ramen bowls, I can wholeheartedly recommend all their dipped ramen: their cold tsukemen during the summer, the September hot limited fish tsukemen; they are all amazing! The strength of the tastes of Kinton's dipped ramen are all really deep and intense. It's not for those that prefer lighter ramen, but for everyone else it would definitely be worth a try. I'll give Kinton's executive chef a lot of praise for this. The only sad thing is their dipped ramen are all limited time specials, so you can't enjoy it anytime you want. read more
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Thank you very much for this kind review, Vincent. I'm glad that you…
Kinton Ramen is my go-to ramen spot in the hood. Sometimes I get the craving and maybe it's the scent of the salty broth that brings me to their rusty pig in their front yard. When I was at the Cameron House, which is almost next door, I suddently got the urge and within seconds I had a bright yellow bowl of shrimp dotted elixir staring at me. It's amazing how that works! Service here simply blows A&W and McD's out of the Queen Street water for a fast food snack. Sit down, shut up, and slurp your ramen! I've only recently started checking out the different ramen spots around, and this Kinton rates as second best after Isshin Ramen on College St. with Kenzo Ramen third place. Be aware that this one is in a high traffic heavily traveled tourist area so at peak times it may be difficult to find seating. This joint is almost always full of people from all over the world. read more
2 years ago
My beau and I came here on a freezing day in Toronto, after the emotional draining movie, The Joker. We were in search of some real comfort food, that would make us feel whole and warm after such a despairing movie and the snowy, tiring day. We definitely came to the right place! I got the Pork Spicy Garlic Ramen, and my bf got the specialty ramen choice. We also got a cocktail and cold sake (and it was a GENEROUS pour). As soon as we took our first bites, we felt better. It was a delicious confluence of flavors, and it was exactly what we needed. The diners that were at our table were very friendly and kind, and the staff were super nice as well. Definitely a great spot! read more
I'm a little more disappointed every time I eat at Kinton Ramen. I'm not sure if it's because the quality of the ramen has declined or if it's because there are now many more ramen places in the GTA that are better. Either way, it's not great. As a lover of garlic and spice, it's a no brainer for me to order the Pork Spicy Garlic ramen. It was definitely garlicky and it had a nice spice; however, it lacked depth. The broth was lacking richness and was a tad too salty. The ramen had two pieces of pork, one was tender but the other piece was tough and chewy. This was the first time I had chewy pork in ramen! The noodles were good, they had a nice bite and didn't get soggy in the broth but it didn't seem like there was much of it. The staff are very friendly but the service was slow. The restaurant wasn't full so I was seated fairly quick but it took over 30 minutes for me to receive my food. The interior has rustic wooden decor which feels like a blend of Japanese and Western design. It's cozy and has a good energy. The tall wooden seats can get a little uncomfortable and hard to maneuver though. Overall, it was a disappointing experience and there are definitely better ramen places in the GTA. read more
5 years ago
I was texting with my friend in Costa Rica and he recommended Toronto's Kinton - how could I ignore a shout out from 6000 miles away? Kinton did not disappoint. I was warmly greeted by the staff and ordered the spicy pork ramen (thick noodles) with mushrooms an grated garlic. The broth is hearty but not heavy or leaden like some I've had. Truly a delicious bowl of soup. I'll definitely come back - the only thing I'll avoid is taking the first seat at the bar by entrance. Way too many people waiting to be seated watching me eat read more
Kinton Ramen is one of the BEST spots for lunch and dinner, with a group or single, regular or once a month, and is especially true for special occasions like a date or with someone new in town. The selection is varied, taste is high-tier, seating space is abundant, atmosphere is pub-like, and the overall experience is enjoyable. They occasionally have the special ramen-of-the-month bowls where they offer a different combination or theme of ingredients. Be sure to check their Facebook page to see what's new. Overall, I can recommend Kinton Ramen. Be sure to come around 11am before the 12pm rush. read more
1. Ton ton don was over priced for how small it was ($4.5), the rice was REALLY tiny (smaller than a normal bowl of rice) and there was probably one teaspoon of pork on it. A tiny bowl of plain rice was $2, which is also over priced for the same reason 2. Spicy kaarage was really good but I would get the normal one next time since the spicy sauce kind of tastes like sweet and sour sauce. I prefer the original! The actual chicken itself was cooked and fried well though, super tender. read more
The food's great! It's just that everything around the edges is ho-hum. I'm not nearly up on "ramen culture" as some of my friends (my knowledge is limited to the kind of stuff that's served in pho restaurants). When a buddy of mine who came over from the Isle of Man decided that we check out Kinton for some "authentic" ramen, I couldn't say no, and my six-man group braved the harsh Toronto winter to venture over here. To say this is a small venue is an understatement. I'm not familiar with the other locations in the city, but calling this a "hole in the wall" is being extremely charitable. The place consists of a handful of small tables and a bar/table setup that runs down the centre of the restaurant. Long lineups are common, and it was quickly made clear that the place doesn't run on any sort of reservation system, instead resorting to names scribbed on paper as an alternative. That being said, 25 minutes later, we were whisked to our table. If I have a problem with Kinton, it's certainly not with the food. I ended up ordering that month's special, Tonkotsu Sakana Ramen, which is essentially anchovy ramen kicked up to 11. A surprisingly-complex broth, infused egg, umami, nori, pork belly and scallion (among other ingredients) had me immediately gravitating to it, and the warm, salty broth had me nearly ready to go for seconds, despite having filled up earlier in the day on heavy carbs. I was also somewhat amused by the ambiance of the place. The staff give you a friendly greeting when you leave the restaurant, and patrons who finish off their bowl "to the last drop" get a picture taken for the restaurant's Instagram account, complete with servers posing with laser swords (uh?). It's a strange mindset, but it certainly made the experience stand out. What also made the dinner stand out was the poor way the bills were calculated. Our server informed us at the beginning of the meal that it would be impossible to do six separate bills, and so what followed at the end of the night was a complicated process of figuring out who ordered what and which groups had to pay together to fit the weird arbitrary restriction of a maximum of four separate bills per group. I felt bad for the waitress - by the time she was done marking up our bill to identify who ordered what, it looked like a half-assed treasure map. I am bewildered as to who set this policy, and no, I don't believe for a second it was a decision by the head office. If you don't have the capability to separate orders (despite people telling you just to break the bills into two tables), and have to spend several minutes figuring out things, you're just wasting my time and yours. Ironic, considering that they hustle people out when they're finished. Not that I have a problem with that in a venue like this, but you're wasting any sort of gains who could have made with this complex and silly system that keeps your servers engaged when they could be busy tending to other customers. In the end, I was satisfied with my visit to Kinton Ramen, but knowing what I know now about their billing policies, it makes me hesitant to go back. 3.5/5. read more
So having eaten at probably all the ramen shops in toronto, kinton doesn't crack the top 3 but I WILL give it consideration to crack top 5 (prolly 5 or 6 imo). Pick your broth flavour (be sure to ask for "rich" broth after u pick your flavour since it's now considered secret menu so to speak; hence why so many ppl complaining about watered-down broths as opposed to when they first opened). I've tried all the broths and theyre all quite tasty though not the best in the business. Go with thick noodles, trust bro. One thing that gets a minus from me is the fact that only their original sea salt (shio) ramen includes an egg when the kingpin counterparts (sansotei, ryus, etc.) all include it at no extra charge. Not only that, the egg tends to be slightly overdone at kinton (runny yolk that turns more hardboiled as it reaches the edges instead of fully runny). The "new" menu revamp (not really that new anymore) also doesnt distinguish pork belly and pork shoulder anymore so ull be getting one slice of each (unless u order the extra pork option). I always order the extra pork option. You get triple the pork! Mmmmmmm porkkkkk. Extra pork IS a lil on the pricy side though so if you're all about value then maybe think twice. Pork belly more fatty while shoulder is more lean. Both very tender still. You can request for more of either one over the other I think?? The age gyoza is the best side dish at kinton. Um, prolly try it at least once. k thanks Service is always on point at all the kintons (been to all of them). Pros: very good/decent ramen and broth, great chashu, great service, great casual atmosphere Cons: a lil bit on the pricier side in relation to its contemporaries (excluding santouka cuz santouka is "wtf" expensive lol), egg is not always properly done, lots of bowl customization needed to feel full Like I said, not top 3 but possibly top 5? Definitely top 10 though. read more
8 years ago
I'd been to KINTON before, about a year ago. It was at the beginning of the ramen rave in Toronto, and was the first bowl of ramen I'd ever tried. I was underwhelmed. The pork broth was too porky for my liking, and nothing about it stood out as anything to get too excited about. Having since had ramen that really impressed me, I thought I'd rediscover KINTON with a new-found appreciation for the dish. Unfortunately, no. Having tried really great ramen elsewhere only highlighted the things that make this ramen sub-par. The broth is still too porky for me. I enjoyed the creamy richness, but that's just what ramen is. By any standard, KINTON is bland. The noodles themselves are good - I enjoyed the bouncy bite back and the mouthfeel of having a bunch of yummy noodles to contend with at one time, but again, that's what ramen is supposed to be. KINTON ramen just doesn't go above or beyond. It lacks in the flavour department, and, for the price, just doesn't make sense. You can get better for cheaper elsewhere. The place itself is nice - lots of wood, which was in line with the presentation of the ramen. They give you a rustic wooden spoon with a wide face which I honestly think is brilliant - perfect way to balance broth and noodle ratio in every bite. The service was good. Won't be back anytime soon. read more
7 years ago
This place reminds me of the Japanese ramen restos! From the seating and the menu, it's very reminiscent. The ramen was excellent as well. We ordered the pork spicy garlic and it was both spicy and garlicy (yes, I know that is not a word but it's the only word that can accurately describe that ramen). I would say it had a tad too much garlic but it was still excellent. Just beware if you don't like too much garlic. Will definitely be back! read more
Came here with a friend to check out the deal they offer on Mondays - karaage ramen! The food came out piping hot with karaage looking very crispy. Overall, I really enjoyed it as the chicken was really tender but I would've enjoyed it even more if they were separated because the karaage would get soggy after sitting in the north for awhile. Service was great, as usual. read more
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Thank you for coming to visit us for Karaage Mondays Cindy! I'm that…
7 years ago
Still one of my Places for a quick fix of good Ramen. Service is always fast and efficient, and staff is attentive to any special requests. Ordered the Original pork Ramen with a Gyoza and a Japanese tea as I kind of needed something for my hangover. I felt satisfied after the meal and was once again, a very happy customer. We thought they'd be super busy but then again we came by 30 minutes after they opened and there were people seated and dining in just to get their fill. Overall I'd come again to any location as I haven't had a bad experience with Kinton Ramen as of late. read more
Came here for the second time with my boyfriend. I ordered the Pork Miso and boyfriend got the Pork Shoyu. Both were really good! I especially liked the broth and the meat. I got the thick noodles but felt like it was a bit too hard to chew. Maybe it was just a personal preference? I think I would have liked it more if the noodles were slightly more soft. We also got the hot karaage as side. You can never go wrong with fried chicken! The sauce was super spicy so be aware if you can't eat spicy food. Overall it was a really nice meal for a cold day! read more
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Hi Angela, Thank you for visiting with your boyfriend! I'm glad that…
8 years ago
My husband and I went here to celebrate his birthday. Its his second time at this branch. Oh! I love the taste of the Ramen. The soup base was flavorful. I am not sure if the noodles are homemade but its tasty. I did not expect the bowl was a large portion. It is good for two people. I got free desert when I posted a picture of ramen in instagram. Yes, right away! Can't get enough of the green tea flavor pudding. I love it. The staff are really nice. Service is pretty fast. Great place to dine in. read more
5 years ago
Portions are small for the price. It's Queen Street I guess, but there are better places that I'd rather spend my money at. I got takeout and the noodles had no bounciness whatsoever, they also clumped together even after I microwaved it to heat up the broth. I guess for a fast food type of place it's decent but if you want any kind of decent ramen don't come here. Karaage is basically chicken strips here. Takoyaki had a tiny nugget of octopus that would fit on a dime and a huge mouthful of batter. Edit: Update, there were two tiny nuggets of octopus in one of the takoyaki balls. read more
9 years ago
There I was - shoeless, shirtless, without any money, hair all a-frazzled, a rumblin' belly, slightly, cold, disoriented and weak at the knees. I had just woken up from a long slumber, and I had no idea that my day would involve an impromptu trip to a delicious ramen house. It was my first time at Kinton Ramen on Queen, and let me tell you, I will for sure be going back for a taste of the good stuff. It was a brisk fall day - I know this review is a little late. I had been working pretty hard that morning on some things, and a break for lunch was welcomed with open arms, or should I say, an open mouth, haha. A group of us at work ended up all wanting Kinton, well, admittedly except for me because I didn't really know of the place. But I was titillated by the idea of a new, soupy experience, and when the words 'fried chicken' left the lips of my colleague and hit my ears, all was lost, and I needed to dive into the broth. So we left for Kinton, at the crack of noon. It was a pretty chilly walk there because of the harsh, fall wind. But it was a sunny day, so that was fun. When we got there, the wait was very, very long. Too long to wait. So we made the crazy decision to go somewhere else. Okay, I'll admit I was just along for the ride, but I was a little sad to not get that fried chicken ramen I had heard some much about. We left, but then on the walk there things sort of fell apart. One person had to run back to work, so me and another waited, while the others went some other direction to another ramen house, promising to save us seats. Well, those seats would remain empty, because me and the other waiting wanda decided to pull a fast one over the crew, and high-tail it back to Kinton. We figured, with less of us, we could secure a seat and obtain this so highly sought after fried chicken ramen. And we did. And it was so, so good. Every bite was a juicy, mouth-watering, perfect balance of broth and beautiful chicken. I couldn't believe the flavours set before me, and the excellent quantity. It was all for me, all of it. And I ate all of it. Well, almost all of it. I get full pretty easily. We left, and went back to work, hiding from our poor colleagues that we had indulged in a ramen experience that won't soon be forgotten. We had 'sandwiches', we said. 'Sandwiches for the history books.' Thanks Kinton, I love you. Your pal, Mitch read more
7 years ago
I actually really love coming here alone to enjoy some ramen. The service here is excellent, super friendly & attentive to refilling water without having to ask continuously. I'd say the ramen is pretty average and have had a few better experiences around the area, but I enjoy coming to this spot more for the quick in & out service and cozy seating. Wouldn't reccomend this place for larger groups unless you come right at the very opening! Limited seating and pretty narrow restaurant layout. Pricing is a bit higher here, but seems most ramen places are on par. read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
Came here to escape the cold and enjoy a bowl of ramen. Got seated at the bar and ordered their pork shoyu, pork miso, Sapporo beer (HUGE, only $9.9) and karaage (fried chicken) to share! Ramen was so-so this time-broth was great but the pork ruined it as it was too chewy. Also, the chicken karaage was very dry and not juicy/tender at all. However, my friend and I loved the beer and the big mug it came with-it was the highlight of our night. Service was quick-maybe a bit too quick as they were eager to seat as many people as possible. We were asked repeatedly if we had finished, and sensing that we would be bothered continuously if we didn't pay, we immediately got the bill and left. Not an ideal place to have a relaxed chat as the place is quite crowded in the evenings. read more
8 years ago
Came here for late night ramen and it was still pretty busy. We were seated at the bar. I liked how it was an open kitchen and I could see them making the ramen. I chose the pork original, mainly because I wanted the egg. When they were preparing the ramen, I was able to see them torch the piece of chashu to give it a bit more flavour. The noodles had a nice chewy texture. Overall, it was a solid bowl of ramen. It felt comforting to be eating it. Service was great. They were attentive and didn't keep us waiting around. read more
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As said in my previous reviews.. I'm not a big fan of ramen but I was oddly craving it and we were near by kinton. I've been to their other chains before and I liked it more than other ramen places. There's a wide variety of bases to choose from and I picked the spicy garlic soup with pork. Noodles were chewy and soup was flavourful. I also karage on the side and it tasted good too. You can add more things at additional costs to your Raman and make it a combo as well. Combo consists of a small rice dish either with pork or chicken. Kinton is prob my fav ramen joints and I would come back to any of their locations in Toronto. Huge question though.. what makes ramen so expensive?! Our bill for 2 people after tax and tips was $50! Service was great. People checked up on us once in a while. Seating area is small. Sometimes you may get some wait time. They accept any kinds of payment. read more
4 years ago
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7 years ago
Verdict: I'll be back --- So I've been going to this Kinton for a few years now. Just as a side note this place is wildly busy at lunch, so if you're going to try to grab a team lunch go late around 1pm. On to the food... It's good. Really good. The Ramen is flavourful, and consistent. The soft boiled eggs are phenomenal. I typically get the Pork Spicy Garlic with a soft boiled egg, or the Pork Original. Honestly you can't go wrong with either choice. This time however, I decided to grab the location special. Fair warning it is spicy, not unbearable but it definitely is spicy. So this was my first time getting a broth-less Ramen, and I did miss having broth - maybe next time I'll try got get some broth on the side. The sauce, the Pork, and the noodles however were great! The egg was perfectly soft boiled, and the spice levels were what I was looking for! If you like spicy noodles, and don't mind the lack of broth check it out before it's gone. My only complaint about this Kinton, however, is that sometimes the soft boiled egg comes out hard boiled and that's one of the main reasons why I only eat in now. If you're in the area check it out! read more
I got the spicy garlic ramen, takoyaki, and karaage. The fried chicken was tasty and piping hot. It was served with mayo. The ramen was not my favorite it had an odd after taste which I was not a fan of. The restaurant is pretty cramped which was a little uncomfortable. I felt like I had no elbow room. read more
This is the 2nd time that i"ve attended the Kinton Mega Ramen Challenge and i must say that i've enjoyed them both thoroughly. No, i did not enter the challenges.... eating a large bowl of pork-filled ramen within the 15 minutes limit would have been impossible for me. Instead, i preferred to take it slow while enjoying each bite of the flavours. The ramen was ok by itself, but accompanying with the soup, the strands of noodles were very tasty. The pork slices melted in my mouth as they were so tender. They were my favourite part of the food in the bowl. The large bowl of ramen would set you back $30 if you didn't accomplish the challenge. Most of all, i loved the energy and cheerful ambience in the restaurant. I could feel the excitement as participants entered the challenges, and the camera girl visiting the tables, busy taking pictures of customers during the events. I literally left the restaurant each time like as though i just finished an intensed race.... weird, huh!?!! read more
My first real ramen experience and I was impressed with the fast service, for a smaller restaurant they really have a great service flow and it's fun to sit in front of the action and watch the food being cooked. I went with the spicy garlic pork. I wasn't thinking when I tipped the entire scoop of garlic into my dish but I regretted it immediately for fear of smelling like it for days (apparently no one the next day thought I was too bad lol) My bf ordered the pork miso and I think this is the way to go, although less flavourful it was ideal for both of us. We added egg & seaweed. Also the corn in this one gave it a nice texture. Kimchi was good, spicier than I would've anticipated to but I enjoy spicy food. read more
First time trying kinton ramen and it was delicious! I ordered the original pork. The broth was really flavorful. I think I would order the thick noodles instead of the thin next time. The thick noodles are more similar to regular ramen noodles that I order at other ramen shops. But the servers are so friendly, and the interior decoration is beautifully done. Would def come again! Also I appreciate that they gave us free dessert just for posting on Instagram! read more
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7 years ago
Always like eating here. Some of the things you can choose is to have either shoulder meat (lean) or pork belly. The egg is pressure cooked so orange and runny a little bit. The place is hard to get tables because you have to share. Price $14 for basic and $1-$4 add ons read more
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