Menya Kyu

Hamilton x Ramen

The Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice 2025 Diamond Winner
The Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice 2024 Diamond Winner

SIGNATURE RAMEN

All Our Ramens are Free from Eggs, Nuts, Treenuts, Shellfish, Dairy and MSG.

JIDORI CHINTAN
(CLEAR CHICKEN BROTH)

JIDORI PAITAN
(CREAMY CHICKEN BROTH)

PLANT-BASED

Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions or allergies. While we accommodate allergies, we do not guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.

JIDORI CHINTAN RAMEN (CLEAR CHICKEN BROTH)

Jidori Chintan Ramen Shoyu Flavour

Origin of Menya Kyu Jidori Ramen, Infused with smoky aroma of katsuobushi (Bonito)

Toppings: Chicken Chashu, Scallion, Nori (Seaweed), Red Onion, Menma (Bamboo Shoot)

Shoyu Flavour (Soy Sauce) | 19

Contains:

Stylized blue and black plant logo with six dark blue leaves on a black background.
A graphic illustration of a pair of dark blue and black football gloves.
Simplified icon of a fish in dark blue color.
Jidori Chintan Ramen Shio Flavour

Many ramen experts try Shio flavour first to judge ramen master’s skill

Toppings: Chicken Chashu, Scallion, Nori, Red Onion, Menma

Shio Flavour (Salt) | 19

Contains:

Graphic of a stylized wheat spike in dark blue with black outline.
A pair of blue football helmets facing each other.
Simplified icon of a blue fish with a circular eye and a curved body.
Jidori Chintan Ramen Miso Flavour

Miso Flavour (Fermented Soybeans) | 19

Hearty taste of perfectly balanced three kinds of miso (red, white and saikyo)

Toppings: Chicken Chashu, Scallion, Nori, Bean Sprouts, Veg mix (Carrot & Cabbage), Menma

Contains:

A stylized dark blue and black illustration of a wheat or barley stalk with multiple leaves on either side.
A simple, navy blue silhouette of a fish with a small eye and a rounded body.
A cartoon illustration of a pair of dark blue hockey gloves with black outlines.
A collection of navy blue oval shapes scattered on a black background.
Jidori Chintan Ramen Spicy Sesame Flavour

Spicy Sesame Flavour | 21

Customers’ highly requested menu, now fan-favourite, special miso and shoyu blend, finished with housemade chili oil

Toppings: Chicken Chashu, Scallion, Bean Sprouts, Veg mix, Ito Togarashi (Chili Tread)

Contains:

A stylized graphic of a wheat stalk with dark blue grains on a black background.
Simple graphic illustration of a blue fish
Illustration of a black karate gi uniform with a dark blue belt.
A stylized illustration of multiple navy blue grapes against a black background.

JIDORI PAITAN RAMEN (CREAMY CHICKEN BROTH)

Jidori Paitan Ramen Shoyu Flavour

Velvety, rich soup blending the robust flavours of Shoyu dare (sauce)

Toppings: Chicken Chashu, Scallion, Nori (Seaweed), Red Onion, Kikurage (Woodear Mushroom)

Shoyu Flavour (Soy Sauce) | 20

Contains:

A stylized dark blue wheat stalk with six grains, set against a black background.
A pair of navy blue football shoulder pads with black padding outline.
Simple graphic illustration of a blue fish with a circular eye and a small fin, facing to the right.
Jidori Paitan Ramen Shio Flavour

Shio Flavour (Salt) | 20

Collagen-rich broth with Shio dare is where simplicity meets sophistication

Toppings: Chicken Chashu, Scallion, Nori, Red Onion, Kikurage

Contains:

A stylized graphic of a blue wheat stalk with seven grains.
Icon of a pair of navy blue boxing gloves
Simplified navy blue fish icon with a large body, a small eye, and a tail fin.
Jidori Paitan Ramen Miso Flavour

Miso Flavour (Fermented Soybeans) | 20

Warm and comfort in a bowl, packed with nutrients and flavours

Toppings: Chicken Chashu, Scallion, Nori, Bean Sprouts, Veg mix (Carrot & Cabbage), Kikurage

Contains:

A graphic logo featuring six dark blue leaf-like shapes arranged vertically on a black background.
Icon of a pair of dark blue sports gloves with black outlines.
Simple digital illustration of a blue fish with a black eye and fin on a black background.
Black background with scattered dark blue oval shapes.

PLANT-BASED RAMEN

Plant-based Ramen Shoyu Flavour

Shoyu Flavour (Soy Sauce) | 18

Umami-rich vegetable flavour with traditional Japanese dashi and shoyu to add an extra dimension

Toppings: Ground Tofu, Scallion, Nori (Seaweed), Bean Sprouts, Veg mix (Carrot & Cabbage), Kikurage (Woodear Mushroom), Mushrooms

Contains:

A stylized graphic of a wheat stalk with alternating dark blue and black leaves.
Pair of navy blue boxing gloves on a black background.
Black background with scattered blue teardrop-shaped objects.
Plant-based Ramen Miso Flavour

Miso Flavour (Fermented Soybeans) | 18

Miso imports deep and complex taste with slightly sweet undertone

Toppings: Ground Tou, Scallion, Nori, Bean Sprouts, Veg mix, Kikurage, Mushrooms

Contains:

A stylized graphic of a blue wheat or barley stalk with several grains or leaves extending from the central stem.
A graphic of a pair of navy blue boxing gloves.
Illustration of dark blue seeds or droplets arranged in a scattered pattern on a black background.

Wheat

A stylized graphic of a wheat stalk with eight navy blue leaves or grains on a black background.

Soy

Illustration of a pair of navy blue football gloves with black outlines.

Fish

Simplified navy blue fish icon with a rounded body and a small eye.

Sesame

Illustration of a cluster of blue oval shapes on a black background.

Egg

A dark blue, egg-shaped figure with a circular hole near the top.

Gluten friendly

A dark blue symbol of a wheat stalk inside a circle with a diagonal line through it, indicating no wheat or gluten.

Plant based

A simple logo featuring two navy blue leaves.

GLUTEN-FRIENDLY RICE BOWLS

KARAAGE DON | 13 / 17
Japanese fried chicken on rice

A graphic illustration of a pair of navy blue football shoulder pads with black outlines.
A symbol of egg for allergy notification purposes.
A symbol of sesame seeds for allergy notification purposes.
Vegan symbol: a wheat stalk inside a circle with a diagonal line through it, indicating no wheat or gluten.

CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON | 17
Chicken teriyaki on rice

Illustration of a pair of dark blue boxing gloves with black outlines.
Dark blue egg-shaped object on a black background
A dark blue icon of a wheat stalk with a circle and line crossing it out, indicating no gluten or wheat.

CHIKEN KATSU CURRY | 18
Japanese-style curry with chicken cutlet on rice

Illustration of a pair of dark blue boxing gloves positioned side by side with the gloves facing downward.
Icon of a wheat stalk enclosed in a circle with a diagonal slash through it, indicating no wheat or gluten.

PLANT-BASED CURRY | 17
Japanese-style curry with deep-fried tofu and mushrooms on rice

Pair of dark blue boxing gloves facing each other on a black background.
A logo with a stylized wheat stalk inside a circle with a diagonal slash, indicating gluten-free or wheat-free.

APPETIZERS

KARAAGE | 9
Japanese fried chicken with housemade mayo

A pair of navy blue sports gloves with black outlines
A blue egg-shaped object or shape on a black background.
Illustration of a cluster of dark blue raindrops on a black background.

GYOZA | 7
Pan-fried vegetarian dumplings

Illustration of a stylized wheat stalk with dark blue grains on a black background.
Icon of a pair of navy blue boxing gloves.
Illustration of a group of navy blue seeds or almonds against a black background.

EDAMAME | 4
Boiled, seasoned soybeans in pods

A pair of dark blue boxing gloves facing each other against a black background.
Black background with scattered dark blue almond-shaped seeds.
A dark blue stylized icon of two leaves

SMALL SALAD | 3
Japanese cole slaw with housemade miso sesame dressing

Simple graphic of a pair of navy blue boxing gloves facing forward.
Illustration of sunflower seeds arranged in a cluster against a black background.
A circular icon with a wheat stalk and a diagonal line crossing through it, indicating no wheat or gluten.
Dark blue silhouette of two leaves with a small sprout in the center.
Gluten friendly rice bowls
A blue and black prohibition sign with a stylized wheat stalk inside.
A black background with a stylized navy blue leaf logo in the center.
Local & Inclusive

LOCAL & INCLUSIVE

Built with local hands, made to be shared.

  • Antibiotic-free chicken from Fenwood Farm (Ancaster, ON)

  • Non-GMO feed, pasture-raised, antibiotic-free duck from Folia Farm (Burlington, ON )

  • Hand-crafted ramen & rice bowls in Dundas, ON

  • Egg-less, plant-based noodles in every ramen bowl

  • A plenty of gluten-friendly dishes, including our famous karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and all our rice bowls

Executive Chef Yoshiyuki Aiba

YOSHIYUKI AIBA

Executive Chef

Yoshiyuki Aiba, a native to Tochigi, Japan, embarked on a journey to refine his culinary skills after moving to Toronto in 2008. He honed his craft at renowned establishments like Fin Izakaya and Auberge du Pommier.

In 2015, Yoshi was invited to join Ancaster Mill. His remarkable skills and dedication let to a promotion as sous chef the following year, coinciding with the restaurant’s recognition as one of the 100 best restaurants in Canada.

Reservation policy

RESERVATION POLICY

We will hold your table for 15 min.
Please be sure to contact us with any changes to your reservations.

For a group of 4 or more guests, please call the restaurant to make a reservation.

GROUP SURCHARGE

A gratuity of 18% will be added to parties of 5 or more.