3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Kitchener, ON

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KINKAKU IZAKAYA

217 King Street West,
Kitchener, ON N2G 1B1 Directions

Since 2015

Specialities:

✓Chicken Pan-fried Udon ✓Okonomiyaki ✓Seafood Udon ✓Vegetable Udon ✓Steamed Rice ✓Steak Pan Fried Udon ✓Salmon Pan Fried Udon ✓Steak Teriyaki (6 Oz) ✓Pan-fried Strip Sirloin Steak (6 Oz) ✓Chicken Teriyaki ✓Salmon Teriyaki ✓Korean-style Pan-fried Squid ✓Grilled Short Rib ✓Korean Spicy Beef ✓King Of Fish Roll ✓Queen Of Fish Roll ✓Green Dragon Roll ✓Black Dragon Roll ✓Crunch Dragon Roll ✓Cheese Prosciutto Roll ✓Izakaya Roll ✓Golden Dragon Roll ✓Vegetarian Dragon Roll ✓Yellowstone Roll ✓Rainbow Roll ✓Godzilla Roll

"Kinkaku Izakaya is a tapas-style, all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant prepared with fresh ingredients. This is a small restaurant that gives an intimate vibe. The authentic Japanese decor includes furniture, layout, and pop culture posters. The restaurant has a wide variety of all-you-can-eat menus, making your dining experience delectable. They change their menu specials at night, offering many more options and rolls. The sushi here is of excellent quality and has plenty of non-sushi types of food. Their steak teriyaki has six ounces of angus beef, which includes miso soup and rice. Kinkaku Izakaya also has party trays and an extensive sake selection. They also serve vegetarian dishes. Dine-in and takeaway options are available. Kinkaku Izakaya is wheelchair accessible and features a full bar. Gift cards available at Kinkaku Izakaya.

2026 Highlights: Kinkaku Izakaya has a high-quality meats and house-made marinades."

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License #230919771

Menu:

Rice And Noodles
Chicken Pan-Fried Udon $23.00
Okonomiyaki $13.00
Seafood Udon $25.00
Vegetable Udon $22.00
Steamed Rice $3.00
Steak Pan Fried Udon $27.00
Salmon Pan Fried Udon $27.00
Main Course
Steak Teriyaki (6 Oz) $27.00
Pan-Fried Strip Sirloin Steak (6 Oz) $27.00
Chicken Teriyaki $23.00
Salmon Teriyaki $24.00
Korean-Style Pan-Fried Squid $23.00
Grilled Short Rib $24.00
Korean Spicy Beef $24.00
Signature Rolls
King Of Fish Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Queen Of Fish Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Green Dragon Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Black Dragon Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Crunch Dragon Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Cheese Prosciutto Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Izakaya Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Golden Dragon Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Vegetarian Dragon Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Yellowstone Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50
Rainbow Roll (8 Pcs) $14.50

Contact:

(519) 208-2688

Tue-Thu: 11:30am - 3pm|4pm - 9:30pm
Fri: 11:30am - 3pm|4pm - 9:50pm
Sat: 12pm - 9:50pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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SANSOTEI RAMEN

10 Manitou Drive, Unit D3,
Kitchener, ON N2C 2N3 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Tonkotsu Ramen ✓Tonkotsu Black Ramen ✓Miso Black Ramen ✓Shoyu Ramen ✓Spicy Tan Tan Ramen ✓Tomato Ramen ✓Simple Set ✓Mazemen (Vegetarian) ✓Chicken Shio Ramen ✓Vegetarian Miso Ramen ✓Gyoza ✓Negi Shoga Gyoza ✓Zangi ✓Gyudon ✓Spicy Slow Cooked Wings ✓Seaweed Salad ✓Croquette ✓Mango Cheesecake ✓Yuzu Cheesecake

"Sansotei Ramen Kitchener is a Canadian brand specializing in authentic Tonkotsu Ramen, taking its inspiration from Japan's Kyushu and Hokkaido regions. The restaurant is located at the Fairway Plaza. Sansotei Ramen Kitchener is an easygoing restaurant that serves a menu of modern Japanese noodle soup dishes & sides. Their chef has personalized and perfected each dish on the menu to ensure you can experience Japan's taste. They are passionate about serving the best ramen, one bowl at a time. They source the highest quality products and ingredients locally and directly from Japanese suppliers. Sansotei Ramen also offers vegetarian spicy mixed noodles with eggplant pepperoncini, corn and green onion. Sansotei Ramen serves across the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Kitchener-Waterloo region, Montreal, and more. Gift cards and high chairs are available. You can check with your server or delivery service for seasonal features and offerings from their local bakery partners.

2026 Highlights: Sansotei Ramen Kitchener provides free kids meal."

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License #300023603

Menu:

Ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen $22.00
Tonkotsu Black Ramen $23.00
Miso Black Ramen $24.50
Shoyu Ramen $20.00
Spicy Tan Tan Ramen $22.00
Tomato Ramen $23.80
Simple Set $17.00
Mazemen (Vegetarian) $19.00
Chicken Shio Ramen $19.00
Vegetarian Miso Ramen $18.00
Appetizers
Gyoza $7.00
Negi Shoga Gyoza $8.50
Zangi $11.00
Gyudon $13.00
Spicy Slow Cooked Wings $9.50
Seaweed Salad $7.50
Croquette $6.50
Dessert
Mango Cheesecake $6.00
Yuzu Cheesecake $6.00

Discount:

15% Off for Orders(senior Tuesday)

Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF ramen at their Kitchener location

Contact:

(519) 748-2081

Tue-Thu: 11:30am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 10pm
Sun: 12pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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KING KATSU

12 Duke Street East,
Kitchener, ON N2H 1A3 Directions

Since 2024

Specialities:

✓Chicken Katsu ✓Tonkatsu ✓Cheese Katsu ✓Yakisoba ✓Tonkotsu Ramen ✓Miso Ramen ✓Vegan Creamy Ramen ✓Shio Ramen ✓Bulgogi-Deopbap ✓Pork Bone Soup (Dwaeji-Gukbap) ✓Jeyuk-Deopbap ✓Spring Roll ✓Takoyaki ✓Chicken Karaage ✓Edamame ✓Gyoza ✓Tteokbokki

“2026 Highlights: King Katsu is a family-run Asian restaurant that serves hearty katsu and flavorful ramen. The restaurant mainly serves tonkatsu, ramen, and other yummy Korean dishes. They have a friendly staff and provide attentive service to customers for a great experience. They serve huge portions and absolutely delicious ramen. The dishes are freshly prepared by the chef, and the seasoning is just perfect. Their recommended dishes are Miso Ramen, Radish Kimchi, Chicken Katsu, Curry Katsu, Chicken Katsu with Rice Side, and Chicken Karaage. King Katsu offers parking, dine-in, wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options.”

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Menu:

Katsu
Chicken Katsu $21.50
Tonkatsu $20.00
Cheese Katsu $22.50
Ramen
Yakisoba $18.00
Tonkotsu Ramen $18.00
Miso Ramen $17.00
Vegan Creamy Ramen $18.00
Shio Ramen $17.00
K-Special Dishes
Bulgogi-Deopbap $22.00
Pork Bone Soup (Dwaeji-Gukbap) $19.00
Jeyuk-Deopbap $20.00
Appetizer
Spring Roll $6.00
Takoyaki (6 Pcs) $9.99
Chicken Karaage $11.99
Edamame $6.99
Gyoza $9.99
Tteokbokki $11.99

Contact:

(519) 513-2815

Tue-Sun: 11am - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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