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| - Came here recently on a Thursday night and it was packed. Turnover was high, though, and we didn't wait for seats. They don't seat a group until the entire party has shown up. I was waiting for a friend, so they didn't seat me whenever seats became available until my friend showed up. I waited, and others that arrived after me got sat before I did because they weren't waiting for others. Personally, I completely agree with this practise and although it meant that I and to wait at the door for my friend to join me, I believe that every restaurant should do this.
I had high expectations because of the many reviews and articles that Kinton Ramen has been showcased in. Maybe a little too high... I wasn't as impressed with the food as I thought I would be.
I got the pork belly broth with regular noodles and pork shoulder, since it was my first experience at Kinton. They make the noodles in house, and they're good, not soggy, not mushy, not over-cooked, made well. But they weren't anything awesome. The broth was ok, good but not awesome. I felt like things didn't cook for long enough, like flavours weren't absorbed by the ingredients.
I like the atmosphere, it's fun and makes it more of an experience. The service was good, the bartender was GREAT, and everyone was VERY friendly and accommodating. Also, it was surprisingly cheap!
I might come back to try a different flavour. But personally, I like the ramen and broth better at other places.
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