KINTON RAMEN MISSISSAUGA: Authentic Japanese Ramen Experience in Mississauga

One of my favorite spots—always hits the spot! I absolutely love the Spicy Beef Ramen—it’s a must every time I go! The flavor, the heat, the texture… just perfect. I also adore the veggie gyoza—crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. Kinton Ramen never disappoints. Definitely a go-to comfort spot for me!

In 2012, AKI URATA established Kinton Ramen, a restaurant dedicated to serving authentic Japanese flavors in every bowl of ramen. As patrons arrive, they are greeted with a traditional Japanese welcome, "Welcome! Please come in!" or "いらっしやいませ". The restaurant's seating area features small tables arranged in close proximity, including booth tables. Observed that the table arrangements are somewhat cramped and make patrons feel uncomfortable during dining. Upon being seated, patrons can opt for a soup base from pork, beef, chicken or veggie options. Subsequently, patrons select the flavor from original, yoshu, miso, spicy or vegetarian options. Lastly, patrons choose their preferred noodles from thick, thin or shirataki (low-carb) options.A busy meal selection time! The lavishly designed poster for Burnt Yoshu Ramen recently piqued my interest, leading me to dine there the evening prior to next day’s snowstorm. Our timely arrival allowed us to avoid the wait and claim the window table, which offered a relatively spacious seating area. We selected the combo set, which comprised ramen, a side dish (either Tokyo fried or Gyoza), and a beverage option of either Yushu lemonade or hot honey tea. Moreover, upon presentation of a Presto card (bus card), we were treated to a complimentary serving of takoyaki (squid balls). The food was served fairly promptly. Our reviews are as follows: The gyoza, consisting of a serving size of four, was somewhat modest in size and complemented by a spicy mayo sauce; nonetheless, they possessed flavor. The Tokyo fries, which were just regular fries augmented with very few seaweed and Katsuobushi flakes, raised the question of why they were labeled as Tokyo fries. The takoyaki (たこ焼き or 蛸焼) (a batter filled with a diced octopus, tenkasu, green onions and pickled ginger, topped with takoyaki sauce and shaved bonito) was served in a portion of four; the squid was of such a small size that it was almost imperceptible. The ramen noodles was passable, they tasted more like wonton noodles as compared with the ramen we had in Japan. However, the burnt pork slices did not meet expectations. According to my knowledge, burnt pork slices should be torched to achieve a charcoal flavor. I was disappointed to see that the pork slices were not torched or only slightly torched, resembling boiled meat. I asked the waitress why the pork slices looked different from the poster. She immediately offered to have the kitchen prepare a more torched portion. Although two slightly torched slices were brought to the table, one of the small pieces was mostly fat with little meat. The burnt pork did not meet our expectations. The explanation for the pork slices lacked sincerity, and the response to customer complaints seemed insincere. However, the burnt sesame flavor in the broth added flavor to the ramen. If the broth's temperature could be increased, it might balance out the disappointing pork slices. My experience with ramen in Japan and elsewhere has been that the broth is typically hot, not scalding. I expect a bowl of ramen served in hot broth from a ramen shop. Therefore, I was disappointed by the lukewarm broth and inadequately torched pork slices. The overall service was average at best. Our waitress only took our order and failed to attend to us after we complained about the pork slices. We requested a bottle of shichimi (Japanese: hot spice powder) to give our ramen a kick. However, our waitress did not return, possibly due to forgetfulness. We had to ask another waiter for the shichimi, but were disappointed to receive a small plastic container with chili powder instead. In Japan, shichimi is commonly found in most restaurants, particularly ramen establishments. Will persist to find the best ramen shops outside of Japan. Previously, I had written a review of another ramen shop that fell short of my standards.

The food was so nice, loved the teriyaki balls, they were so creamy and delicious. The soy sauce flavoured pork was just a bit too salty but the service was so quick and nice!!

Good food, bowl were only half full, but its okay. Danielle was a great server, very welcoming. Would recommend.

This spot in our neighborhood has become one of our absolute favorites. My husband and I go here often, and it never disappoints. We both love the pork gyoza ; we could eat way more of them every time! The ramen is always rich and flavorful, and the overall experience is consistently great.

I ordered ramen (Chicken Immune Booster) from here. I am a ramen lover and have tried a few places. I tried Kinton Ramen reading its reviews, and because it's nearby. I am not sure if I took the wrong flavour, but I didn't like the taste, to be honest. The only thing that impressed me the most was the packaging. 10/10 points for that. So thoughtful. Loved the spoons and their bag!

My go-to spot whenever I crave ramen! I usually visit the City Centre location of Kinton Ramen, and it never disappoints. My favorites are the Beef Spicy Garlic Ramen and the newer Chicken Spicy Garlic Ramen — both are absolutely packed with flavor, and the chicken version has quickly become a new favorite. I always opt for takeout — not because the ambiance is lacking (in fact, the place is cozy and the service is excellent), but because I'm still a little shy about using chopsticks properly! A must-have for me every time is the Karaage — both the hot and original versions are delicious. It's crispy, juicy, and seasoned just right. The packaging upgrade is a big win too — very neat and well done. One small note for the team: the dipping sauce for the Karaage was missing the last two times I ordered. I really hope it's added back because it elevates the dish even more. Overall, highly recommend Kinton Ramen — consistent quality, great flavors, and excellent service.