216 Elgin St suite 2, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7, Canada
KINTON RAMEN OTTAWA is the place to be for authentic Japanese Ramen in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Our menu features a variety of mouthwatering Ramen bowls made with the highest quality ingredients and prepared with traditional cooking techniques. From rich and hearty tonkotsu Ramen to spicy miso Ramen and vegetable-based options, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Our friendly staff is always happy to help you choose the perfect dish to suit your palate. Located on 216 Elgin Street, in the picturesque neighbourhood of Centretown, do come over and relax with a bowl of our delicious Ramen. Feel free to visit us anytime or call us at (613)-565-8138 for any inquiries.
Ramen here is okay. I will use Sansotei Ramen as a point of reference for comparing this place. Price wise it's about the same price Portion wise it's far less. Meat portions are small and when I went they were put of eggs so I got extra meat and even then it was barely adequate. Taste wise it is also just okay. The broth is fairly light and not very flavor intensive. It's still good but not great. The meat didn't have much taste. Noodles were pretty nice though. On all these points Sansotei is better or similar. Overall, it was nice to try once but I'd rather go to Sansotei in the future.
Had the original Beef ramen. The beef was a little dry but overall, it was tasty. Ended with the Yuzu cheesecake. Quite delicious. Just small for the price. Had the lemonade to drink. Nice citrus bite.
One of the better location I've tried by far! Perfectly located on Elgin Street. The Ramen was tasty and a fair portion.
Go for the traditional ramen, no need for the more expensive deal, that's suppose to have more taste but was tasteless in the end, just 3$ more. I was a bit deceived, you can find more savory options for ramen around town, and I choose this one because of the star rating. Worth to try if you are around, but note that the meat, pork or beef was below the competition in quantity as well as in taste.
Such sweet servers! 🥰🥰 Ramen tasted good and the service made it even better! Keep it up guys ✌️
Was surprised that even at 8:30 pm, there were still people wanting their ramen as the place was jampacked. Service was good. Food was better. The only thing I would complain about is that the sauce of their gyoza is less than that of other Kinton branches.
Excellent service, absolutely delicious ramen, and great atmosphere. It's been a while since I had good ramen... and vegetarian at that. I ordered the spicy garlic ramen to go and it has this slightly sweet thin piece of Tofu with this warm, perfectly spicy garlic broth (not for the weak ones). Highly HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Absolutely fantastic ramen! The noodles are perfectly cooked, and the toppings are fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even better.
Good spot!
Food was really good except for being littlebit sweet. The staff was sooooo kind&sweet
It was a really nice place with great food, I had never had Ramen before this so they were very nice and understanding when it came to some of questions. Must visit
My wife and I had a wonderful dinner in this place. The flavor of the ramen is impressive especially the spicy one. Servers are experienced and friendly. The girl made the recommendation for me about the spicy beef. That is really good It is worth to make a try
Mediocre at best. Save your money and go to Jinsei, Sansotei, Ishin...
We dined in today and had an absolutely excellent experience. We shared the meal for two and enjoyed the veggie gyozas with pork shoyu ramen and spicy veggie ramen. For the drinks they allowed us to swap our fountain drinks for warm tea. The quality of the food was excellent across the board, especially the soup broth. Our server was also extremely helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back!
Service is friendly and attentive but food is incredibly disappointing tbh. I would rather go to Sansotei ramen the pork here is tough and barely edible. Zero flavour and incredibly chewy. The broth isn t bad, still rich in flavour. Honestly just really disappointing overall. Donburi dish was a decent portion but also a huge letdown in taste. Definitely a ramen place for white people not Asian people
Service was quick and friendly but the food was disappointing. The broth was way too salty and luke warm by the time it got to the table. The noodles were disappointing. The beef was good but not a big portion. I d rather just go to Sansotei which is only a few mins away and get the real deal.
ordered delivery and the egg was missing. please don t order from here if you care about the quality of your order
How its a 4.8 blows my mind. Not terrible by all means but close to perfection is far from. Seek higher quality within a walk away.
Best Ramen in the town & friendly staff
Disappointing. The entire bowl of ramen just tasted burnt. Like burnt oil from a propane stove. The portions are very small. The pork is burnt and tough. For veggies you get one or two pieces. The noodles are not a stretchy firm alkaline noodle (protein noodle). It s more like an under cooked instant ramen noodle. I still can t get that burnt taste out of my mouth. Ate less than half the bowl. If you do go bring a coat. It s very cold. The set up lets the doors be open constantly and the negative degree weather isn t comforting Overall just disappointing. Won t be going back.
Quick and friendly service, Jessie & Hina were very helpful in ensuring our order was placed accurately. Only lost 1* b/c we were seated by door and hit with cold draft every time it opened. Prices reasonable, food delish. Update: (Dec 2024) Would not recommend the current seasonal special: Burnt Shoyu Ramen. If not for the egg and a sliver of fish cake (naruto), the pork is overstatement. It was literally 2 slabs of pork fat and not edible. The broth is amazing, but youre essentially left with noodles, nori, egg and garlic chips.
if I can give 1 star I would. 24.99$ before taxes and tip. 38$ with uber.eat. really small portion, not much taste. I am 150 pounds and still really hungry, I will have to call to other restaurant to have a decent amount of food for dinner.I love ramen, Ben in a lots of places, always really good. this is the worst place ever
The food taste very good and service is great
I visited after a year and i feel the food Quality is reduced!
3 generations of us had a great experience here. The service was stellar and the meals we ordered, Golden sesame ramen were so flavourful. This place did not disappoint and helped us fulfill our urban experience on Ottawa. Dietary restrictions: my daughter has a sensitivity to mollusks so they were accommodating to that
ramen was good, did not fancy the fried gyoza but it was tasty, staff was super friendly and attentive
Wonderful authentic Ramen for a very good price
The five of us went to eat noodles in the evening, and four of us had diarrhea that night. The one who was fine only had a little bit of noodles. We won t be going there again.
I ordered the beef spicy garlic with shirataki noodle and it was very tasteful. I completely recommand it. The only hic it s a little bit expensive
Best vegetarian ramen an amazing customer service! The menu is pretty diverse and the staff is super friendly. The food comes very quick. The quality it was really good, I wish I could have this restaurant in Winnipeg. My only concern was the place feels too crowded, the tables and seating are very close to each other. But I definitely will recommend it.
Had amazing ramen with my mom at Kinto. We were seated and served quickly. We both really enjoyed our pork ramen, Sapporo and mango cheesecake! Will definitely return.
always good ramen
Clean, fast efficient service, acceptable pricing. Veggie ramen, unfortunately, was lacking depth. Like eating noodles in water.
I had much better ramen in paris, which are still inferior to the one in tokyo.
I was really looking forward to trying this place and thought my husband and I could go since I saw in advance that they have shirotake noodles. Unfortunately NONE of their broths are gluten free. Nor are the other dishes like donburi. The server was very kind and patiently took the time to look through their table of allergens (which Im grateful they had!!). In the end there was nothing other than edamame that he could eat so we had to leave. I encourage management to think through alternatives (like tamari instead of soy!) to help those with gluten intolerances. They can also update their allergen table to specify whether there is gluten in the food vs possibility of cross contamination. Dietary restrictions: No good gluten-free options
I speak the truth. The ramen is mid, I can make this at home. Not v slay queen. The vibes were fab.
The Ramen was lacking flavor. I didnt like it very much. But I liked the fact that I could choose shiratake noodles in my Ramen, making it a low carb meal. The gyoza was very delicious. Food
The soup tasted like water, super bland The noodles are either undercooked or bad quality since they tasted like plastic The meat is OK The price to portion feels like you are getting treated as a kid
Pretty decent ramen, good service.
The veg shoyu: Broth was not too heavy or too fatty, which I like. Pork miso was delicious (according to my boyfriend (edited: that person is now my ex), he asked for spicy sauce to add in). The egg was tasteful I love it!
I m loving the new UberEats takeout bowls! I ve been a guest in person and on UberEats for over a year and every time I enjoy the amazing ramen, gohan, and gyoza and share with friends. I consistently order the takeout at Kinton Ramen on UberEats and love it! Thank you for always making amazing ramen and sides. I highly recommend!
I dont know how authentic it was, but this was my first time at a ramen place Loved the spices and the flavours but I wish the vegetarian option had better more authentic vegetables. Personally I am not a fan of corns But the staff was super friendly and they have a different section for vegetarian options
Mediocre at best. Everything was bland except for the delicious dumplings. Don t get the hype
The ramen was very good. Many choices of broth, meat (or veggies), as well as side dishes and so on. Tasty food, done nicely. Service was prompt and friendly, and our server explained different options for us. It was very busy even on a weeknight, so its a good sign that its good! Prices were reasonable. Not cheap, but not expensive either. If you go around dinner time, be prepared to wait for a table, since there arent that many. But it was pretty quick anyway. The spicy garlic broth isnt all that spicy, in case youre wondering.
Really tasty ramen with great friendly service. Cant wait to come back!
Great taste! Highly recommend.
Lovely atmosphere, I loved the pork ramen noodles and Tokyo fries!!!!
Great food and service!
Delicious chicken original Ramen! Friendly staff too. Only thing is that the kitchen is open so it gets a bit loud at times.
Cute ramen shop, looks smaller from the outside than it is. The chicken looked very light but was very tender and tasty! :)
Both the interior and exterior are really cute! The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful with questions. We ordered the single meal sets and opted for the gyoza and tea. The gyoza were crispy out the outside and juicy inside. Very good! I also highly recommend getting an egg added to the bowl as it probably the best egg I ve ever had. My only complaint would be the spoon provided to eat with. It s large and cumbersome to try and use.
The location and staff were great, but the food itself was below average. I ate the original pork ramen. The broth was flavorless, the noodles were undercooked (clumps were stuck together), and the meat didnt have much taste. The portion sizes were also really small. Would not go again.
Today my daughter and I visited this restaurant. We are huge ramen fans and this place will definitely become Ottawas favorite ramen place. Let me start by saying that the restaurant is not big, but very cozy. The service is top notch, the waiters are just super. And of course ramen is something. The broth, noodles and pork are very very tasty. The portions are huge. My daughter tried the pork gyoza and we ordered two more servings for her. I highly recommend it. Thank you very much to the chef and the entire restaurant team
Chicken Soup Ramen! ! satisfying to have this Ramen in Ottawa but spicy soup only taste spicy, cannot enjoying the yummy chicken soup. Food : 4/5
Really tasty, great value!
Classic ramen with lots of sides available. Reasonably priced and fast service.
All very good, the broth of the miso and shoyu ramen a little spicy for my taste but acceptable. Very friendly and attentive staff, good prices Vegetarian options: The gyoza are available with or without meat and there are 4 meat-free broth recipes for the ramen (veggie, veggie shoyu, veggie miso, spicy veggie)
The food was okay, but one waitress was kind of rude. She placed everything down harshly without saying a word. It felt like she was saying, Take it.
Great place, super friendly staff and amazing food! Beef spicy garlic and Chicken regular Ramen
Great spot and great service and yummy ramen!
First time having ramen, and it was a hit! Ordered the miso with chicken and thick noodles with a side of pork gyoza. Everything came out fresh, and very good!
Ive been going to Kinton in Toronto for a long time and the food quality of this Ottawa location is lower than low. Gross. Get your game up
That is a really good place Nice service high quality food and comfortable atmosphere. I have been eating Kinton Ramen in many place. This restaurant still keeps high level of our food
Good food delivered quickly. Service is 10/10. Cant say Ive had a poor experience with them
Great service. Food is great. Had a spicy garlic veg ramen and macha ice cream. Just be sure to take out some garlic, if you just want moderate garlic flavour. Ramen was 9/10 Matcha icecream 7/10. Would definitely visit again.
Meal for two sets 1. Pork Spicy Garlic 2. Own a fork Both are delicious. I visited the nature museum and walked 12 minutes to eat there. First of all, the soup is good. I have no regrets. Cotton too I cant keep up with the mainland, but whatever;; I succeeded in making ramen that had failed in Japan.
Great food
Great place to eat ramen in Ottawa. Food was delicious and the service was great. Totally recommended.
I loved the ramen here, great stuff!!!
Nice service, nice food. Good place to comeback again
Friendly and very fast service. Food is amazing we will come back for more gyoza.
Amazing experience. Delicious food. Recommend 100%
Amazing service, spicy garlic beef ramen was amazing if you like spice
Great food! I ordered the veggie spicy ramen and it was so good!
Amazing food and service here!! Loved it
it s very good
My family has enjoyed the food and the service here. The decoration of this restaurant is unique makes me feel like living in another world.
Never got my food so fast
Great ramen and awesome summer specials. I got ramen, fries, and a drink for 15$. Service is good and fast, we got seated right after we walked in on a friday evening and the food came out quick.
Amazing place and good price
Excellent restaurant. Super clean. Delicious food. Great service. It was a great discovery for us. Our children loved it. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian menu offered
Best Ramen in Ottawa!
It was good. My veg noodle was tasty and savory. I finished all of it!!
Delayed review: Excited that this franchise finally opened from toronto to ottawa so we made our way during the first week of opening. Super packed and lively. Only caveat is that the staff dont seem to be well trained, they never asked us what type of noodle and fat content in the broth we wanted which what they are normally known for. This resulted in thin noodles and a thinner broth consistency. I think i will stick to Kinton in toronto for my cravings.
This is a great place to grab Asian food at reasonable prices. I enjoyed it very much!
Really nice place,food is really good and the price is very reasonable
Great place! Must try garlic beef soup!
The thick noodle was nice. The spicy beef ramen broth did warm up my body after a long day under the AC. It s also very generous in terms of the amount of garlic so it s definitely a good recommendation for raw minced garlic lovers.
Yummy and delicious!!!! Servers and staff were very nice even though I asked for a fork :>
Really loved the food here and the service was super fast. Our server was very nice and I will definitely be coming back!
Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Definitely recommend.
Good service and good taste. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ramen good price more than honest, even if we came here for the numerous positive reviews which however seem to have been bought from the place with free ice cream as a gift (this same review was made with the aim of obtaining a free ice cream)
The food is good, atmosphere is even better. Really great service! If you re a ramen person, definitely a must visit
Great service and the food was delicious !!!!!
Great ramen, good time with friend!
The vibe is really nice, the raman was impeccable for a first time. Would recommend trying the gyoza on top of the raman really great combo
Maybe I order too much haha, but it s just so good every time. The pork original is classically good, the pork shoyu is even better.
Nice experience, and tasty food!
Great food !
Spicy garlic Beef Ramen is delicious! Be sure to ask for the egg with this as its not included. Will come again! Vegetarian options: Lots!
Quick service, very nice staff and delicious ramen!
The atmosphere was great, I had the pork original ramen, everything was delicious although the pork broth wasn t the best I ve had
this place is amazing! very good options for summer (ramen + fries + a drink for 14.99) and presto users get free gyoza! great place for dates and queer friendly environment, amazing staff!
Service was quick and food promptly served.
nice ramen
Really flavorful broth would definitely recommend and will be coming back!!
Good atmosphere, good food.
Yummy yummy yummy food Adipose ramen mikose approved Food
Ramen slapped and the place was vibacious.
I got the chicken shoyu and it was really good! My first time having chicken ramen and it did not disappoint. The broth is not oily, it tastes very clean. Finished the entire bowl !!
Went there with a friend and had an amazing time! Veggie spicy Garlic was delicious.
A great place with delicious food and very kind service. I always go there with my friends!
Soya soya soya. Try the summer special. Kid-friendliness: Edamame and fries Also noodles and pomegranate lemonade Food : 5/5 | Service
Very delicious food and good service! Thank you for a good time
First time eating ramen and it was a great experience. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to try ramen for the first time
Good variety of options.
Good food. I wasnt a ramen fan but I like it now. The spicy garlic beef ramen was awesome. The pork donburi was delicious!!! Small portion for the donburi as its more like an appetizer. The ramen portions was very good, I just wish there was more meat. Only downside is the pop is 2.99 without refills. Overall very good food and will be returning.
Both the restaurant and food was amazing
We found this place walking around and the service was Amazing !! The Food is simply delicious !! It s a great place to made a recomendation !! You must come and Have a deli dinner !!
Really nice place! Ramen is amazing
Their Pork Gyoza is to die for
Awesome!! The food is delicious!
We found this place coming back from the Nature Museum. Friendly staff with quick service! Great specials.
If you see this place, walk in! Its a tasty bowl of ramen and the staff is very friendly :)
best service in town
Very good
Good
Had a great special on ramen, just wish the broth had a bit more flavor. Definitely coming again!
I recommend this location of kinton Ramen. Consistently delivers in quality and flavor. I have been here 3 times, and it has been great every time, with no signs of dropping in quality. Nothing but up.
Yeah! Its KINTON RAMEN. Cant go wrong. Consistent quality, speedy service and fair prices. Check the seasonal menus! Disclaimer: Ive got free ice cream for this review, lol
Nice environment, good service, great food
spicy garlic pork was good!
spicy garlic pork was 10/10
Great ramen, even better matcha ice cream! Yum.
amazing ramen! great ice cream!
Love the atmosphere, good service and good food
Fantastic ramen! Would recommend!
I really enjoyed the bamboo shoots. 10/10. Very salty but would come again
The food and tea was good and hot at that nothing was cold and overall great price
Nice place, came with friends there
The atmosphere we comfortable and the food was great. I d recommend the Beef Original !
The service attitude is good and the food is delicious. I will come again next time!
The service is stellar, the staff are so kind and very attentive. The food is fresh and delicious! Definitely returning here!!
Very clean and professional. Good spot to stop by for some good, fresh, and authentic ramen yum
Best ramen!!
Great restaurant! Delicious food. Came back many times
Amazing service and food, one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa
Great place to drop by for a quick bite! Ramen always hits the spot, thanks Kinton!
First time ever having Ramen, the food was great, the restaurant was clean and fun, and the service was very attentive
Great ramen, nice ambiance,fast service
Great location, good food, service and atmosphere. I had the veggie miso. Love the wooden spoon, dont ask me why. If you are concerned about the salt content may get the non miso version.
Kinton Ramen stands out as a premier destination for ramen enthusiasts seeking a blend of tradition and innovation. The restaurant excels in creating rich, flavorful broths that form the heart of their dishes. Each bowl is a testament to their commitment to quality, with ingredients that are both fresh and carefully sourced. The ambiance of Kinton Ramen is inviting and casual, making it a great spot for both quick meals and leisurely dining. The staff is friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive dining experience.
10/10 I love the broth, very rich and flavourful! Vegetarian options: My friend loved the vegetarian option they had Food : 5/5 |
Good choice of deals. Worth the visit
For vegetarian options, Miso ramen is pretty good Vegetarian options: For vegetarian options, Miso ramen is pretty good Food : 4/5 |
I went here and enjoyed it alot! Big servings and very tastey toppings! I recommend!
The best ramen place! Highly recommended Food
Very good ramen.
Its really delicious!
Beautiful restaurant with tasty food!
meow meow meow meow
Yummy ramen in my tummy!!!
Very good food. Fast and attentive service. Stopped in Ottawa for a layover and this was a perfect place to relax a bit.
Very good food, fast service. Perfect place to fill up. Remember to check the specials menu.
I got the veggie miso ramen and it was so good :) our waitress was also very kind.
Canada s best ramenz
Summer special was great. Also has tons of vegetarian options which is rare for a ramen place.
Its amazing as always from food to service.
We have tried Original Ramen set and Tokoyaki, the foods were amazing, specially the Tokoyaki!
Delicious!
Pros - Service and atmosphere are great, prices are reasonable. Cons - The ramen is mediocre at best. Noodle density was not right and miso broth lacked depths and flavour. There was nothing notable about the ramen I had, there are far better options in Ottawa.
We had a delicious evening. The raspberry lemonade was sweet and tasty. The meal was splendid!
Some of the best Ramen Ive ever eaten. Cant actually recall eating Ramen (Including in Japan) which I enjoyed more. Had it two nights in a row on a 3 day trip in Ottawa.
Good food
Good food! I loved the mini Sapporo!
I had spicy garlic pork. I can smell the garlic the next day too but still I like it. If you want something spicy, go for it. Food
Great place to drop in to get good ramen. Love that they are open late, especially in the summer time, it definitely meets the demand! I always get the spicy chicken jalapeno!
Calm and relaxed atmosphere. Neat and just the right amount of food
Outstanding service and excellent food, the spicy garlic pork ramen is absolutely the best!
Great food and service , very taste
To all my Québequeux out there Three words, c in mouth.
The staff are all very nice and helpful, the pork Shoyu ramen is phenomenal.
Their spicy ramen is amazing and rich.
Veg Shoyu is the best ! Price is great too.
It is a cozy restaurant with excellent service in line with the flavor of its ramen. We didnt have to wait any time thanks to the speed of their waiters.
Very good! :)
Worth money experience! Miso Ramen Vegetarian options: Good food Food : 5/5 |
The ramen was amazing! The gyoza was very crispy!
Good food
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian spicy Food
The spicy garlic pork ramen was amazing! And the veg gyoza was free after showing presto hehe Food
good food; it s a smaller place on the street, but overall very nice!
very yummy ramen and good service amazing music
The ramen was great, the staff were very nice! I am definitely returning! :3
I like that I could bring two of my friends; one, who does not eat pork and two, who does not eat beef to eat noodle together. The foods are amazing and the service was top tier!
Love the group combos!
I was in need of ramen after a long work day/business trip and Kinton Ramen Ottawa did not disappoint! Tasty sake, delicious ramen and excellent service! I recommend their Pork Spicy Garlic with thick noodles. Food
The service was prompt and attentive, a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing experience. The beef original ramen, however, fell flat. The broth, the soul of any good ramen, was surprisingly bland, lacking the depth and richness one would expect. The two meager pieces of beef were unremarkable, both in size and flavor. Adding to the disillusionment was the offer of a free ice cream in exchange for a review, casting a shadow of doubt over the authenticity of the restaurants ratings. Such practices should be discouraged. Overall, an unsatisfying visit.
Clean and nice atmosphere. Delicious food. Kind servers.
Cute lively place. Got seated very fast
The best Ramen that I ve ever had in Ontario! Staff is great as well. That s a must come back.