3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Kitchener, ON

“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.

“Crafty Ramen is a laid-back nook for artisanal Japanese ramen. The restaurant has an outdoor patio seating area that is pleasant with various chairs. Crafty Ramen serves delicious, unique ramen with options for customization and allergen avoidance. Their house-made noodles are crafted with the highest quality Ontario wheat. They serve several different styles of ramen and are proud that their menu contains a high proportion of vegan/vegetarian and pork-free bowls and snacks. They team up with local purveyors to handcraft every ingredient into their kits using the best products. All the dishes are super fresh and full of flavour. Crafty Ramen offers a complimentary Wi-Fi connection, a kids' menu, and serves vegan dishes.

“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.