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| - I've been to two other Kinton locations in downtown Toronto and this location does justice to the brand. I've been here twice so far and I find that the appetizers and the ramen are just as good as the ones downtown.
Unlike other Kinton locations, which were narrow, this one is quite spacious. There are tons of tables for two and four, seats in front of the cooks, and large tables in the center for large parties. The corner lot provides tons of light through the windows. This place always seems busy, but I've haven't had a problem finding a seat.
I found the takoyaki to be very tasty, with cut up octopus and a soft inside. When I ordered the gyoza, I thought I was going to receive steamed gyoza, but it turned out to be deep fried. The presentation was odd, some decorative greens on the side and covered in sweet chili sauce. The taste on the other hand was fantastic. The gyozas were packed full of pork and the sweet chili sauce is as described, giving the gyoza a sweet flavor with a little spice kick.
The ramen and ramen broth are exactly the same as the other locations I've visited. The first time I came here I accidentally ordered the shoyu chicken ramen, which I thought was a little too salty and also didn't include an egg. On my second visit, I ordered the original chicken ramen, which included an egg and wasn't too salty. What I really enjoyed about the ramen is the tender chicken and the creamy broth. The egg was not fully soft, but some of it was overcooked. I still enjoyed it, though.
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