This small local ramen joint is truly a gem…read more I've been coming here for years, and every visit is consistently excellent--never a disappointing experience. The food is flavorful, comforting, and clearly made with care. Beyond the delicious bowls, I love supporting a business that feels so rooted in the community. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic ramen and a welcoming atmosphere!

Came here last Sunday because I was at a family member's house up the street. They suggested ramen,…read moreand we all agreed that was the best choice. We ordered a couple of bowls, and they hit the spot after a day of barely eating. The food came out piping hot, and every ramen dish included a soft boiled egg. As a nice touch, the square stools open up so you can store your heavy winter jackets inside. The staff members were friendly and welcoming, and they had a cool giant figurine sitting on the cashier counter that caught my eye, so I had to take a quick picture.

Amazing good service. Highly recommend the ramen and nice selection of Sakis! Will come back!!read more

Small ramen shop right in the whole foods plaza. Staff are friendly, space is nicely decorated but…read morethe seating in the middle is a bit odd. Its picnic style so when it gets busy you share with other patrons of the restaurant. Overall the ramen is not bad, flavourful broth and the noodles are well made. However, the portions are really small and it only comes with 2 thin pieces of meat and a few pieces of bamboo shoots and a small egg. You'll most likely end up leaving hungry if you only order a bowl of ramen. The prices are on the higher end too so not really worth it.

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is a very famous ramen brand with more than 50 restaurants globally. I feel…read morea bit embarrassed that I haven't been to any of them. Its menu already shows its uniqueness: its signature ramen is shio ramen, which simply means salt ramen. Unlike other ramen restaurants that often promote their strong and heavy-flavoured pork broth, Santouka just says "salty broth." I think it really reflects Japanese culture and spirit. The chef's craftsmanship shows that using simple ingredients is enough to make flavorful food. I ordered the Shio Ramen and an Aji-tama (medium-boiled egg). It still had a very strong savoury flavour and wasn't too salty at all. To be honest, it tasted like pork broth to me. Whatever it was, it made me feel comfortable while having the ramen and after the meal. Meals at other ramen restaurants are usually too salty. Sorry, I am playing with words here, because it is interesting that the "salty broth" isn't too salty, while other broths are usually saltier. The branch in Scarborough is spacious and very suitable for dining with family, friends, or even business associates. The plaza it is in is a very competitive area for noodle cuisine. You can add Hokkaido Ramen Santouka to your radar the next time you go there.

We were seated promptly upon arrival and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately, it took some time…read morefor them to come back around to take our order. We ordered a spicy veggie ramen with egg noodle (kale noodle was also an option for the veggie bowl) and a shio ramen. The ramen itself was average and I didn't think it was amazing but not disappointing for a bowl of ramen. I liked that I was able to customize the saltiness of the broth. We also added on an egg to our noodles, but the yolk was less jammy (a tad overcooked) for my liking. The parking lot will probably the biggest nightmare if you've never been to this plaza. The space between the parked cars is narrow and there is a lot of traffic in and out of the area.

We were here for dinner on a Saturday night because we came for a winter carnival at Richmond…read moreGreen, where it was close by. The restaurant was at a busy location, which was the end of the driveway, everyone sees it before making a turn. The staff was nice when we walked in. We were greeted and directed to a corner table where was better with a baby. We showed them 2 coupons, 1 for ramen and 1 for fried chicken. The staff needed to talk to the owner about them. After a few seconds, she came back and said only 1 coupon per visit. We were a bit disappointed, because we were so hard to dine out with a baby, and not able to come again with a long drive and a baby. We talked to their owner, he was nice to let us try both at the same time. Oh yeah! So we have 1 original ramen with black garlic oil, and 1 tomato base. It won't take long to wait. The fried chicken came first, it was not like the breaded chicken, it fried from original, but after marinated; it has taste, but not salty. The 2 ramen came at the same time. They both really rich, but not so salty, because the salt level could be altered; the noodle size could be chosen as well, we did 1 thick and 1 thin. They both looked similar. Overall, the ramen and the chicken all looked good and tasty. I would like to come again if next time I come around this area, even though they were a bit pricey.

Sansotei is a solid ramen chain and I was particularly impressed with this location's food. I…read moreordered the tomato ramen (which is a first for me). At first the broth wasn't that impressive, but it definitely grew on me as I ate. I loved the flavour on the chashu (none of that bland unflavored pork here) and the shiitake mushrooms were also marinated very well (though they were a bit on the sweet side). Don't be fooled by the photo - there is a lot of noodle in there! They also offer a free kids meal deal for kids under 12 with an order of two bowls of ramen, which is pretty nice if you're eating out as a family.

Clean and friendly staff in restaurant. I like the texture of the noodles, and having chicken ramen…read moreis a good change. Good selection of sides as well

I stopped in for a weekday lunch and enjoyed Midori's lunch special which comes with a ramen of…read moreyour choice (from pre-selected list), 1 appetizer and a drink for $23.99. We tried takoyaki, chicken karaage, Tori paitan shoyu and signature Tori paitan. Since I've never had Tori Paitan, i didn't know what to expect. The broth was milky and had foam at the top which was strange at first. But it only took a few sips for me to be impressed by how well balance the soup was. It was mild, creamy but had nice depth which was lovely. I opted for kale noodles but I couldn't taste the kale. The accompanying chicken chashu and regular chachu were well prepared; not melt in your mouth (pork), but not dry (chicken) either. Both appetizer were excellent. I may return to try out other offering since the first visit was a pleasant one.

Tip: The mall entrance to Kinton Ramen was closed when I was there in March 2026. Instead, I had to…read moreexit the mall and go through its separate restaurant entrance. I'm a tad surprised that this Kinton Ramen got not-so-stellar reviews as of late. In contrast, I had a fabulous experience. My worst experience at any Kinton has been its Richmond Hill location. Staff got my order wrong, fished out bamboo shoot that I clearly stated that I didn't want, and did not care if I may or may not have a food allergy by giving me the same bowl of ramen. I had come to CF Markville Mall to pick up an order at Swarovski. I used mall entrance 1 to get there. I passed by this Kinton Ramen on my way over. I was ready for an early dinner. It was probably 4 pm on a Monday. I drove over here from my workplace in Mississauga. I thought that it would be great to give this eatery a try. The only downside is that you don't have mall access to this eatery. If you're in the mall, you have to to exit it through entrance 1 and then use the separate Kinton Ramen entrance. It's a bit inconvenient. I'd probably be more annoyed if I had a ton of shopping bags full of goods and winds were at 80 km/h for me to exit the mall and get into this eatery. Luckily, it was a nice day and I had a small bag. I entered the eatery and was greeted immediately by a female staffer. I asked for a table and got one with a view of Churchill's Cigar and Gift. It was also fun to people-watch as I ate. I looked at the menu. The burnt shoyu ramen looked good. I lucked out, as this ramen was a part of a Kinton combo. Yes! I got these items as part of my combo: - Sparkling yuzu lemonade - Pork gyoza (4) - Burnt shoyu with thick ramen and corn I got a cup with cold water. It was refreshing and much needed. It was refilled regularly. I am a fan of sparkling drinks. I love yuzu. Put them in a lemonade and I am happy. The sparkling yuzu lemonade was excellent. Yuzu has a more subtle lemony flavour that is so refreshing. It felt fancy having fizzy lemonade. I loved this drink so much. The pork gyoza came out next. I got four of them. They were deep-fried. The pork filling was yummy. I loved my bowl of burnt shoyu ramen. The thick ramen noodles were chewy and perfect. The chashu was delicious and flavourful. I loved the dry seaweed, corn, jammy egg, scallions, bean sprouts, and garlic chips. There was a mild burnt flavour to the pork broth that was nice. I couldn't fit dessert in. I was stuffed. I paid my bill at the table with a credit card. I tapped the machine with my card and was done. I used the washroom before I left. It was fancy, from the sink, to complimentary mouthwash. As I was leaving this eatery, I saw a pickup window for takeout orders. It was cool. I like this Kinton a lot. Staff were friendly and competent. The food and drink were excellent. I'll be back. (144)

This is located inside Markville mall making it super convenient as an alternative to fast food…read more Came here for the first time to try out their ramen as I was craving for it. They have a wide variety of choices to choose from. I ordered a beef original with thin noodles and no onions. The soup was tasty but portion was very small. There weren't too much noodles and it comes with just two slices of meat. To be honest, it wasn't quite filling. For the price, I think I would've probably prefer to eat something else instead. In my opinion it's not worth it unless there's a decent promo. I don't see myself coming back as often as I like to due to overall pricing and portion.

Finding great tonkotsu ramen outside of Japan has become something of an obsession for me. I've…read morebeen disappointed by countless bowls over the years, from Michelin-recommended shops in New York to overhyped social media darlings that make you wonder whether the people promoting them have ever had truly great tonkotsu ramen. Konjiki is good, far from great, but very solid. The broth has the right consistency with a satisfying richness, falling just a touch short of the deep, creamy intensity I personally look for. The noodles were cooked perfectly, maintaining just the right amount of bite. Nothing ruins a bowl of ramen faster than overcooked noodles. The soft-boiled egg was equally well executed, with a perfectly jammy center, and the chashu had excellent flavor and texture. My biggest criticism isn't what's missing....it's what's added. Like many ramen shops outside Japan, Konjiki includes pickled ginger, pickled takana, and braised bamboo shoots. For me, none of them improve the bowl. In fact, I think they distract from what should be the star of the show: the broth. In hindsight, I could have easily asked for them to be left out, but I've never really understood why they're included in the first place. Even so, this is a very respectable bowl of tonkotsu ramen and one I'd happily order again.

Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review…read more Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away.

First time trying this place & we really enjoyed it!…read more The portions here are HUGE. We definitely underestimated how much food we were getting and were literally hugging our stomachs by the time we left. The donkatsu was really good. The panko crust was super crispy and crunchy without feeling overly greasy, and the meat inside was tender. We also loved that you can choose your spice level, which is always a plus for us since we like a bit of a kick! Everything came out looking just as generous as it did in the photos. Definitely come hungry because the portions are no joke! Great value for the amount of food you get and a spot we'd come back to when we're craving donkatsu.

I've had takeout a few times but this was my first time dining in. Parking in this plaza is always…read morea challenge, but after some time I found a spot near the restaurant. There was a bit busy when we arrived and we waited around 20 minutes for a table, the line and wait time got much longer after we sat down. I got the fish and shrimp set which came with some rice, coleslaw, and sauce on the side. The portions are very generous and the value is incredible.

The sets here are quite unique and the lunch menu is a good bang for your buck…read more The service was good and the overall ambiance made you feel like you were in japan. You get a lot of food for your lunch set. Salad, miso soup, main Bento, and a dessert. I was so full from just having half my Bento and appetizers. The sushi here is fresh, doesn't taste like it's been frozen. Not as quality as sushi in BC or japan but it is still quite good and affordable here.

Came here looking for an izakaya-style spot and the vibe definitely hits -- it's got that cozy,…read moreuptown feel that makes it a nice place to hang out. Make sure to reserve or put yourself on waitlist as there will be a wait otherwise. There's a pretty big menu with lots of options and a good cocktail selection, which I liked. Prices are reasonable in some areas, but I did feel like the nigiri and sashimi were on the pricier side. I ordered the chirashi bowl and the onsen aburi don. They were fine overall -- the fish was cut pretty thick and seared on the outside. I think I would've enjoyed it more if the slices were thinner though, since some pieces ended up a bit chewy. Overall, it was decent but didn't quite wow me for the price. That said, the atmosphere is great, so it's still a solid spot if you're going more for drinks and the vibe. Service was good with servers been attentive and quick.

Opens late. Ramen is decent and I like the garlic topper shakers. Food comes out quickly and hot.read more

I recently came back on a late thursday night with a friend after a session of badminton. It was…read moreone of the only places around that was still open. I was initially reluctant because my previous experiences at this resto made me think that Ajisen as a franchise was just ok overall. Steak teppanyaki: Was actually cooked medium rare! The end pieces were still a lil tough due to the cut and quality of the beef prolly not being the greatest but it was juicy and I got my protein in. Black garlic tender pork ribs ramen: So you can change your broth at Ajisen which is pretty cool. This was supposed to come w/ the original broth but I asked to swap for black garlic tonkotsu broth. The noodles were surprisingly firmer compared to my previous visits and the broth actually came out piping hot as opposed to lukewarm. Idk if they just hired new/better chefs in the back or if late night is when they serve the best grub. Either way, I received significantly better food than the last couple times I visited this place way back. The other thing I really liked was the tableside fried garlic that you could top up your bowl with. I literally unscrewed the lid and emptied out a third of the fried garlics into my bowl. SOOO GOOD. Although it was an improved experience, I still don't think the ramen is better than an authentic ramen spot. For that, I award 3.5 stars.