I have been to the Kinton Ramen at Baldwin downtown. I really enjoyed my experience at that location.
I ordered the same thing as I always do when I go to Kinton. Spicy garlic with double the meat.
It was as good as I have had it. Ramen consist of many complex components that gives it the unique taste. The broth was great, it is a preference at the end of the day, I enjoy the rich broth miso base. The richness for me is a perfect marriage with the thick noodles. It is silky and milky. The ramen was great, not soggy but soft and chewy. The meat! I loves it, the double meat is a combination of pork shoulder and pork belly. The pork belly is a no brainer, every bite was some humbly flavoured meat with a coast of butter belly goodness. The pork shoulder was tender and juicy. My favourite part is the grinded ball of garlic. I never break it into my soup. I take a piece of belly and shoulder dip in the soup and place a niblet of the garlic on top and the garlic marries it all together. I loved it based on my tastes.
The service is could probably improve a little more as the location at Baldwin is relatively good. The lineups are no big deal, good food attracts people. The only thing I would say is the wait staff should be a little more attentive. I wasn't offered a drink immediately when I was seated and I had to wave someone down when I was ready to order or needed something. The service is good but compared to their sister location they can improve. I really just think that over time as the staff get accustomed to the busy traffic they will be more efficient. Otherwise the service is very good.
The location is great, close to the subway and a nice large parking pad right next to the restaurant.
This locations deserves the five stars because it is an actual authentic ramen in that area.