KINTON RAMEN WEST LOOP

Kinton Ramen was a pretty quiet and easy going spot in the West Loop. It was super empty when we went so service was really fast. The vegetarian gyoza tasted amazing but was a little too crispy. And I wish it was steamed. But the vegetarian spicy ramen - although more spicy than I usually like, had a fantastic broth! Enjoyed it a lot. Would totally go back and have some more.

We came for the $12 lunch special but opted for the pork original for $14 since it ended up being a better deal than the plain ramen with a small rice bowl. It is worth noting that the combo meals are kind of a ripoff as it's almost like getting a free drink after purchasing two large items. The original broth is advertised as a sea salt broth which was not a good flavor in my opinion so stick with another broth. You have an option for thin or thick noodles but I couldn't tell the difference between the two. The egg and pork tasted good--that was the only redeeming quality I could find. My partner got the chicken and wouldn't recommend it. Overall, disappointed but I hope their other broth flavors are better, so try those. Also, weird interactions with the staff. She roughly laid the digital card reader on our table and walked away while we were in the middle of our meal.The restaurant was very cute, clean, and modern-looking with chairs that had no backs which ended up being a little uncomfortable.

I just ordered the chilled Tsukemen which would have been perfect for this hot weather. The ramen noodle was good along with the other toppings that came with it. Unfortunately, the broth which is the heart of a Tsukemen is horrible. Tsukemen broth is supposed to be rich and thick so it can coat the noodles when you dip it. Instead what I got is a very basic shoyu (soy sauce) kind of thing. I don't think it's even a shoyu ramen broth - there is nothing in it but soy sauce, water and maybe some mirin. They did send me chopped scallions, what appears to be radish and one other thing that I can't remember. The pork that came with it was also very dry, almost inedible. The onsen eggs were cooked properly. Very disappointing. I can make better Tsukemen dipping broth in my sleep.

Did a food tour with my cousin, who's a foodie, and asked what was good in Fulton Market. He had heard about Kinton from friends, so we decided to check it out. Unfortunately the ramen at Kinton was lacking. I ordered the Pork Original and the broth was very bland, there wasn't any rich flavor. And the noodles were generic. The pork though was tender. Surprisingly, the star food item was the fried chicken, which was dark meat and had a good fry.

Got the $12 ramen lunch special. Food came out very quickly, would have preferred the two dishes to be spaced out slightly more. The pork donburi was very tasty. Pork was slightly above room temp but still good. Mayo on top mixed with the rice and made a very addicting starter.The plain ramen was nothing special as expected. The thick noodles were good and so were the bamboo shoots, but there was no flavor in the broth. I'm sure their other broths are flavorful, but this was not.Glad to try the donburi as it's something I would come back for. Definitely a worth while lunch special though.

This is a good neighborhood restaurant we tried the spicy I think I will go with miso next time. For the veggie I think lack greens like bokchoy or some green veggie. They have outdoor seating very small spots but it was perfect for us.

Came here on a weekday evening and the place was pretty empty. I think maybe 1/3rd of the tables were full. We ordered two flavored lemonades and those were super tasty. I got the pork miso and I overall thought my broth was creamy and flavorful. One thing I noticed was that the tables didn't come with spicy garlic sauce or other seasonings which normal ramen restaurants don't have. Honestly not a big deal and we probably could've asked for it and I'm sure they would've provided cause service was excellent. The vibes are casual, I wore a shirt and jeans. Overall, not a bad experience and their lunch specials are definitely a must try for the reduced price

I've eaten raw cabbages with more flavor. There is nothing inspirational about Kinton Ramen. They need promoters at the door and to beg for reviews(they give you free food if you do) to get people to eat here. Go get high five ramen instead, its a 5 minute walk away.

My daughter and I love going out for ramen! So to celebrity another one of her academic achievements we headed on over to Kinton on a Tuesday evening. We walked in with no res and were immediately seated. Kinton is a well-lit, casual eatery with a nice crowd of young, artsy types. We checked out the menu and immediately made our decisions: we both had the spicy beef ramen with a side of veggie gyoza, karaage and the Tokyo tots, which are free every Tuesday. Our food was brought out rather quickly and we enjoyed everything. The only thing was the runner took our leftover gyozas and tots without asking if we'd like a box, as a I was signing the check ( my daughter was in the bathroom at the time). I informed the server and she apologized profusely and said she'd make fresh orders. I told her she didn't have to do that but she insisted. So sweet! Kinton Ramen was a win with me. Affordable and perfect for a casual outing with friends, family or a date. I'll be be back!

A solid ramen spot in the west loop! I would recommend the spicy garlic if you're looking for more flavor! They have a ton of options on the menu and the karage chicken was so flavorful! Went on a Friday night and didn't have a wait! The service was quick and staff was friendly!