Across reviews, Kazo Ramen is described as a cozy, welcoming spot with consistently flavorful bowls, especially the creamy tonkotsu and the spicy paitan, plus a balanced broth and tender chashu. Service is repeatedly praised as fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is often noted as warm or cozy and inviting. Favorites like takoyaki, karaage and various ramens draw strong praise, with several diners calling it the best ramen in Lasalle or Montreal and a reliable go to for frequent visits. Value and quick service are common positives, though a few posts mention smaller portions, some menu items sold out, and occasional issues such as unclean toilets or decor choices like AI inspired decor that some felt dampened the mood. Overall, Kazo Ramen comes across as a highly regarded ramen destination with broad appeal and repeat visits, despite a small number of caveats.
If I could give 4.5/5 stars I would, but I cannot.
For full transparency, I have been here 3-4 times. & I am writing this review as there is a special where I get free Takoyaki (my favorite) if I write an honest review. They made it clear that I did not need to write a good review, & so these are my honest thoughts.
I got two main dishes in order to give a more well-rounded review. I got Creamy Tonkotsu ramen, Karaage Don, & Takoyaki. The ramen was tasty as always. Good flavor, the pork was tender enough to melt in my mouth. Loved it.
Karaage Don. The fried chicken was good. Simple, had sauce to enhance taste, but I had a problem with the rice. The taste was fine, but it wasn't anything special, & wasn't sticky enough for me to eat with my chopsticks. That being said, I'll point out that I have mediocre chopstick skills.
Finally the side of Takoyaki. I am a fiend for Takoyaki, & I enjoy the Takoyaki here. Nice & creamy octopus balls. Would recommend!
Overall, a very nice experience. I have been coming here for about a year & a half, & it's always been good. On this visit I had Tonkotsu & Takoyaki & both were great. Some quick criticism I had were that the pork in the tonkotsu was a bit too salty & the noodles were lacking some salt. However, aside from this, the meal was really delicious.
Had their creamy pork tonkotsu & chicken karaage. Was delicious!!! Service was great. I'm so happy to have found great ramen close to home. Will definitely be back.
Jul 28, 2024
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many delicious types of ramen offered with pork, beer, or as vegetarian options. We tried the many dishes & loved them all. What stood out the most to us were: - The creamy tonkotsu: exquisite broth & noodles topped with soft-boiled eggs & well-cooked, juicy, & tender pork. - The chicken karaage: crispy & well-seasoned with a lovely sauce. They have a house spicy oil that really adds a beautiful little kick to your meal. For dessert, we couldn't help ourselves & asked for BOTH the yuzu & matcha cheesecakes, & the extra calories were totally worth it.
I discovered a nice place for lunch around my work, & wow better than I expected. Their ramen broth are delicious, clear & tasty! I tried their yuzu ramen, you could taste the slight citrus taste I love. If you like slightly spicy I definitely recommend their Tantan pork ramen yum……Pretty generous portion as well. photos tells all :) As for their appetizers, a must-try takoyaki & shrimp dumpling! Their deco/ambiance is very warm & welcoming. The waiters are very kind & helpful. Let me tell you this place has even better ramen than other places I have tried before. The noodles, the broth, the portion, the veggies, nothing to complain My favorite asian place to go in Lasalle!
Creamy pork tonkatsu ramen was delicious. Karaage was crispy & tender, though I would have preferred a better sauce than barely spicy mayo. Takoyaki was good & typical. Ramen broth was not packed properly & leaked everywhere in the bag.
Ordered for take outs twice & satisfied both times. Prompt service, delicious ramen with healthy amount of toppings, & chashu pork is oh so tender & tasty. We prefere thick noodles for their chewy texture & wavy shape. Will reorder (^_^)!
Mar 24, 2024
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SUPER TASTY RAMEN! We had the Creamy Tonkotsu, Spicy Pork Paitan & a side of chicken karaage. Everything was delicious, especially the grilled pork belly in our ramen. The Spicy Pork Paitan was my favorite. The broth is really rich & just spicy enough for me. Amazing ramen. Will definitely be back. 😁
This is a great place to get Ramen. Lasalle is very lucky to have this Restaurant. Go in & try this place out. Ypu will not regret it. The flavours are great. The noodles are perfect. The space is clean & the staff is great. I find the quality varies a little sometimes & it's sad that they no longer have pork shoulder in some dishes, but they didn't compensate by adding something else to the bowl, you just get less for the same price. However, still try this place out!
The broth, noodles, & other ingredients are good. However, I'm giving them 3 stars because of the pork chashu that I got which was one 2x2 thin slice. Disappointing the meat portion has gotten small.
