Top Ramen in Toronto.
I have been to a lot of Ramen places and I always compare it back to my experience at Kinton.
Reasons why I LOVE Kinton Ramen 1 (Loyal fan of this location - will not go to another)
1. The Staff - Even with the turnover, new, old staff are always so pleasant. They all speak Japanese too! Even the white guy! It definitely adds to the authenticity of it.
2. Soup Base - I've gotten Light and Regular for the Shoyu and the Miso and I am always a bowler! I eat it right down to the last drop
3. Being a Kinton Bowler - come one? Who doesn't love to get a picture taken with cute japanese girls and have it posted on social media? Everyone loves to feel special and they are great at that.
4. The ambience - its so lively when you're greeted and they yell something in Japanese. It's welcoming as if you're going into their home. Even when you go to the washroom they have toiletries that regular restaurants wouldnt offer (listerine!)
5. The Noodles - made there and cooked to PERFECTION. Not Soggy, not undercooked and you're given just the right amount in your bowl
6. The Pork - they have expanded their protein options, but my favourite is still the pork shoulder. I love that they torch it. It adds extra flavour and is entertaining to watch when you're sitting at the bar facing the kitchen.
7. The Alcoholic Drinks - They have Sapporo on tap and several other mixed drinks, My two favourite are the tomato juice and sapporo and the lemonade and sapporo. Very refreshing and not overly priced.
Don't get me wrong, there are negative aspects too that other people have pointed out. Parking for instance? And the fact that it's Salty. But what do you expect? You're eating out! Be ready for the sodium intake - why do you think it tastes so damn good?!
This is definitely a leader in all the ramen places in toronto.