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| - So having eaten at probably all the ramen shops in toronto, kinton doesn't crack the top 3 but I WILL give it consideration to crack top 5 (prolly 5 or 6 imo).
Pick your broth flavour (be sure to ask for "rich" broth after u pick your flavour since it's now considered secret menu so to speak; hence why so many ppl complaining about watered-down broths as opposed to when they first opened). I've tried all the broths and theyre all quite tasty though not the best in the business.
Go with thick noodles, trust bro. One thing that gets a minus from me is the fact that only their original sea salt (shio) ramen includes an egg when the kingpin counterparts (sansotei, ryus, etc.) all include it at no extra charge. Not only that, the egg tends to be slightly overdone at kinton (runny yolk that turns more hardboiled as it reaches the edges instead of fully runny).
The "new" menu revamp (not really that new anymore) also doesnt distinguish pork belly and pork shoulder anymore so ull be getting one slice of each (unless u order the extra pork option). I always order the extra pork option. You get triple the pork! Mmmmmmm porkkkkk. Extra pork IS a lil on the pricy side though so if you're all about value then maybe think twice. Pork belly more fatty while shoulder is more lean. Both very tender still. You can request for more of either one over the other I think??
The age gyoza is the best side dish at kinton. Um, prolly try it at least once. k thanks
Service is always on point at all the kintons (been to all of them).
Pros: very good/decent ramen and broth, great chashu, great service, great casual atmosphere
Cons: a lil bit on the pricier side in relation to its contemporaries (excluding santouka cuz santouka is "wtf" expensive lol), egg is not always properly done, lots of bowl customization needed to feel full
Like I said, not top 3 but possibly top 5? Definitely top 10 though.
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