Kinton Ramen has opened its third Hamilton-area restaurant, expanding the Japanese ramen chain’s presence in the region with a new location in Ancaster Village.
Kinton Ramen Wilson Ancaster is located along the commercial and retail stretch of the village and is the company’s latest addition to a network of more than 60 restaurants across five provinces.
New Ancaster location
The restaurant is currently operating under a soft opening, with hours from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The company said a formal grand opening is expected once the restaurant team is fully settled into operations.
The Ancaster location is situated near the Hamilton Golf and Country Club and is intended to serve residents and visitors to the village, as well as customers shopping and dining in the surrounding commercial area.
“Ancaster Village is an ideal location for KINTON RAMEN, given the strong mix of local residents, shopping, dining and nearby recreational destinations,” said Trista Jorgensen, Marketing Director, KINTON RAMEN, part of the Foodtastic family of brands. “We’re confident KINTON RAMEN Wilson Ancaster will become a popular destination for the community and visitors to the village, and we’re excited to welcome guests through our doors.”
The concept specializes in Japanese cuisine, including ramen made with slow-cooked broths. The company said its two existing Hamilton-area restaurants have established a local customer base, providing a foundation for the Ancaster expansion.
“Hamilton has been an incredible market for KINTON RAMEN, and the response we’ve received from guests over the years has reinforced just how much demand there is for authentic, high-quality ramen in the community,” said Jorgensen. “Opening in Ancaster is an exciting next step, and we look forward to becoming part of the village and welcoming both returning guests and new customers.”
Continued Canadian expansion
The Ancaster opening is part of Kinton Ramen’s broader Canadian expansion. The company now operates more than 60 locations in Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta and Quebec, with much of that growth occurring over the past five years.
Kinton Ramen was established in Toronto in May 2012 and was among the city’s first Japanese ramen restaurants. The company is led by executive chef Aki Urata and a team of ramen chefs and is part of the Foodtastic family of brands.
The company says its restaurants focus on ramen made with fresh ingredients, including noodles and broths, as well as other Japanese dishes.
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