KINTON RAMEN has announced the grand opening of its newest location, KINTON RAMEN Markville, on February 15.
This expansion strengthens the brand’s presence in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), meeting the growing demand for authentic Japanese cuisine across the province, the company said in a news release.
Conveniently located at 5000 Highway 7 inside CF Markville Shopping Centre, the restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase. Operating from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., these reduced hours allow staff to settle in and prepare for the upcoming grand opening celebration, it said.
“The GTA was home to our very first KINTON RAMEN, so opening yet another location here is always meaningful to us,” said Karalyn White, Senior Director of Franchising at KINKA FAMILY, the parent company that owns and operates KINTON RAMEN. “We’re excited to bring an authentic ramen experience to shoppers at CF Markville and the broader York Region. The continued demand for our offerings in the GTA is truly exciting.”
With more than 40 locations across Canada and the United States, the brand has built a loyal following in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal by combining innovative ramen creations with traditional recipes.
KINTON RAMEN began franchising in 2021 – nearly a decade after launching its first restaurant in downtown Toronto in 2012. Its mission is to make its unique dining experience accessible to all.
“This remarkable growth speaks to the rising demand for authentic ramen across North America, with the new Markham location as a testament to that enthusiasm.
It was one of Toronto’s first Japanese ramen restaurants.
“Led by Executive Chef Aki Urata and our team of professional ramen chefs, KINTON RAMEN strives to offer guests an extraordinary dining experience every time. KINTON RAMEN invites guests to taste their exceptional ramen bowls right down to the last drop, using the freshest ingredients to make the best quality noodles and broths,” said the company.
Founded in 2009, KINKA FAMILY is a full-service international hospitality group. Since then, the company has come to be recognized as Canada’s largest Japanese restaurant group. KINKA FAMILY owns and operates a diverse portfolio of restaurants and cafés in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Chicago, and New York. Included are KINKA IZAKAYA, KINTON RAMEN and JaBistro.
