Kenzo Japanese Noodle House opened a new location in the Annex.
The decoration is more chic and modern compared to their Dundas Street location which is more traditional Japanese. Bright lighting and a lot more spacious....
The service is fast and friendly. Seems like there are more waitstaffs working and we were here for an early pre dinner snack so we were seated quickly and served immediately!
We ordered the Miso Ramen ($6.95) and Tonkotsu Ramen ($8.95). Their machine for Tacoyaki not working that day, would like to try that.
Tonkotsu broth is really rich, milky in colour and with tons of "porky" flavours.. We both prefer that to the Miso Ramen.. The Miso Ramen is of dark miso based just lack some complexity to the broth....
Noodle was nicely cooked... a little chewy with a lot of texture... Slurp Slurp Slurp!
I have to make a note about the Chasu, after eating at all 3 Kenzo Ramen locations.. I have to say the one up at North York is the best! Here the chasu is cut really thin, a little dry... and they don't have that little smokey flavour since they did not grilled them before serving....
Here also they don't have the set menu (basic Ramen+3 gyoza) like what they offer up at North York. Green Tea is $1 charge.
I am glad that there are more and more Ramen restaurants in TO! If you are in the area, it is great to have a steamy hot Ramen on a chilly winter day!
They accepts Visa and Mastercard.