Restaurant: Kenzo Ramen
Cuisine: Japanese
Location: Dundas Square
Address: 138 Dundas St W
Price Range: $10~15
1: Poor
2: OK
3: Good
4: Very Good
5: Excellent
Food: 3
Service: 2
Ambiance: 2
Overall: 2.5
Extra information:
*Korean Owned
*Specializes in Japanese Ramen
*Open for lunch
Kenzo is a Korean owned Japanese ramen shop- so would it taste authentic? nope of course not. Does it taste good? it's decent but nothing special.
It was my second time here and I don't even really like Japanese ramen to begin with. The only reason I went back to this place for the second time knowing it's nothing fabulous after the first time, was because I was craving noodles and couldn't find anything else that was close to where I was at.
So my expectation wasn't set high and I was just craving some hot Asian soup! When you walk in, it usually takes them a while to get to you since the kitchen/employee area is inconveniently located at the back. Don't expect them to smile at you, people working here are the most emotionless Koreans I've ever seen in my life.
Ordered: Kenzo Tonkatsu Miso Ramen, $8.95. This comes with few pieces of bokchoy(veggies), bean sprout, 3-4pieces of pork, 1/2 boiled eggs and green onion on top. Soup is pork bone based so it's smooth and creamy. The noodle is thin and has instant-freezer noodle texture to it.
I would never expect to find authentic Japanese ramen in Canada...especially because I've tried real ramen in Japan and the noodles were SO damn chewy it was the best ever! But Kenzo is ok once in awhile if you are harsh craving some ramen.
Summary: I find the price sort of expensive for the quality of food you get especially when they don't use fresh ramen. I would go back if I was craving ramen until I can find a better spot (I really hope I can)