Kinton Ramen earns praise for rich, comforting broths, generous portions and a wide range of options from pork and spicy garlic beef to vegetarian bowls. Noodles are generally well cooked, toppings are high quality, and broth flavors stay balanced across many classics. The ambiance is warm and unpretentious, making it suitable for a casual lunch, a family meal, or a cozy date, while service is often described as fast, friendly and attentive. Value is a common theme, with many reviewers noting generous portions and reasonable prices, occasionally tempered by comments about extra charges or price for certain toppings. Some reviews point to standout details like thoughtful packing for takeout and reliable consistency across visits, while others mention rare missteps such as under seasoned, watery broth or a dish that arrived cold or overly salty. The range of options also means vegans and meat lovers can find satisfying choices, and several posts highlight the quality of eggs, donburi options, and the occasional dessert or summer special. Cleanliness and a welcoming staff contribute to a positive overall impression, and many readers say they will return to try other bowls. In short, Kinton Ramen is a dependable go to for flavorful ramen and solid service, with most experiences lining up as enjoyable, though some days may vary.
I eat here once a week, always the same spicy garlic bowl. Since they hired the army of new people, the broth is never prepared the same & isn't even the right color.
Today I had half a teaspoon of raw garlic powder floating on the top. I scooped it up like sand on the edge of my bowl & showed the waitress (one of the veterans), told her the broth isn't normally grainy . She just said'that's how it's prepared, they probably didn't mix it fully, it's just garlic'. She told me to eat it & let her know if it wasn't too my liking. I feel like that's what I was already saying but all she offered is to mix it for me. Garlic powder has a sickly smell that is nothing like raw garlic & will stay in your nose all day. It's gross.
No thanks, I ate half the grainy bowl & paid full price. We'll be going somewhere else from now on, someone should check the recipe used at this location.
Decent ramen & this franchise isn't as crowded as others for the same tasty choices. Their summer offer of spicy beef tsukumen is quite nice & their gyozas are delicious. Main problem with this chain is that it's quite expensive for noodles & the but of meat they serve.
I usually go to the Brossard branch; however, I've tried a few other locations as well, & I can say that Kinton Ramen is one of those chain restaurants that's consistently good in both food quality & service.
My go-to order is the spicy garlic beef ramen. I've tried a few other options, but this one is still my favorite. Just a heads-up-it's very spicy, so you need a good tolerance for heat. I also recommend asking for the garlic on the side so you can add as much as you like.
Good to know:
Most of their chairs don't have back support, so if you have back pain or like to lean back while sitting, it's something to keep in mind.
If you need a fork, ask them; they'll be happy to provide one.
Très belle expérience japonaise. Je ne suis pas un habitué des ramen mais j'ai bien aimé l'ambiance. Notre serveuse a donné un excellent service & de bons conseils. Côté nourriture, nous avons commencé avec des shoyu au porc & c'était franchement délicieux. Mon collègue a pris le ramen spicy au porc avec de grosses nouilles & j'ai pris le spicy au boeuf petites nouilles. C'était très bon mais c'est un peu trop épicé à mon goût & on perd le goût du bouillon. La prochaine fois, je prends l'original au boeuf. Il va y avoir une prochaine fois c'est certain.
I always love coming to this location! It's not too loud & the service is always excellent! I usually take my regular the spicy beef & tried the miso beef this time & it was still pretty good, but doesn't beat the spicy one, in my opinion. Highly recommend coming here if you're craving ramen. 😊
Apr 11, 2025
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Good service & environment. But the food is just not worth it. The picture I took, a small bow of fry chicken. 9 dollars for three pieces. 3 dollars each piece. & it's not even that good. The ramen, I ordered spicy garlic pork. It's two dollars more than original. I thought it's not bad. Two dollars for some spice. Then it served. There was no egg, & no seaweed. Feels betrayed. Yeah it's written on the menu, i should've read the menu. But I feel tricked, because it's in the same column with the same picture as display. Not recommended.
The spicy pork with corn topping is the best. The seasoned eggs were also a great addition. Karaage spicy chicken was very spicy & crispy. Good service
I took the special "Ramen au Sésame Doré" tasted amazing a rich broth & just spicy enough. I would have prefer regular pork. But the minced one was good too. Also tried the Porc Donburi & Gyoza (pork), both tasted good & flavor full. We accompanied our meal with sake (one person size) For a first visit, I'm pretty amazed. I'll definitely come back. They also have a vegetarian variant for ramen soup 🍜
Merci Naomie pour nous avoir servi avec rapidité & cordialité. Le Spicy Beef Mazemen (spécial d'été) était excellent & épicé à souhait (pas trop, pas trop peu). La musique d'ambiance n'était pas trop forte & nous avons pu discuter tranquillement sans être trop dérangés.
The ramen is definitely better than another nearby restaurant, but the spicy garlic soup I ordered is still a bit spicy. The fried chicken is not as good as the first restaurant in Montreal, & the chicken is not too tender. The waiters are very attentive & enthusiastic.
