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Good ramen restaurant. Misoya is often quite crowded, with cramped seating--especially with jackets in the winter. Their staff are very no frills, they simply come to take your order and don't really interact much with you. We got the silver shiro spicy ramen and the gold special ramen. The silver shiro spicy ramen was really salty! But it was still tasty. I'm pretty adverse to salt, so it's hard for me to find ramen places that aren't too salty. I like the thick noodles though, they're nice and chewy. It also wasn't very spicy to me, although I'm used to a lot spicier. The gold special ramen was also quite salty, but still good. The meat was cooked nicely too. I can't say for sure if the ramen was worth it. The price is a little high for what you can get elsewhere, but it's pretty conveniently located.
3.5/5 A little hidden ramen spot in downtown. I ordered the Gold Kome Special. The broth was nice, it had good flavor and was not bland. The potatoes were definitely something unusual for a ramen but it was a pleasant addition. The noodles were ok and there was a bit too much bean sprouts. The portion was pretty good for the price! Overall, it's a decent ramen for its price
*home delivery review* I already wrote a rave review a few months ago.. and for those wondering if the quality is just as good when delivered at home ... IT IS. Ordered the Kome miso for delivery and it was perfect. Generous portions, great packaging, really amazing and worth the wait. Don't let the pandemic stop you from satisfying your ramen craving!!
I've ordered two Ramens (delivery): Miso Curry and Mugi Deluxe. I've added an extra piece of Miso grilled Cha-shu pork to the Miso Curry and some extra corn and some Miso ground pork (Nikumiso) to the Mugi Deluxe. The Ramens arrived pretty quickly and had the main ingredients separated from the broth to preserve consistency. Both Ramens smelled really good. The broth was thick and flavourful, and the thin ramen noodles had a good, mildly al dente consistency. The Miso Curry broth was mildly spicy, even though it wasn't specified on the dish itself. On the other hand, the eggs were overcooked and unappealing, the pork was dry and hard to chew on, and it was exactly the same deal with the Panko chicken (it felt like the meats were prepared well in advance and were left out to dry). I felt like the overall experience was disappointing and the quality of the Ramen didn't fit the price that was being charged for it. It ended up being more of a chore of finishing it up rather than enjoying the meal itself.
3.5 Stars I'm new to the Ramen world. I've been buying the 0.40$ ones forever and never really understood why I should pay more. My friends are big ramen fans though so now I'm exploring! This place is great for Concordia students even if they don't have a student discount. I got the special komemiso ramen which came with the meat and the egg. It was pretty good! A bit too salty but still tasty. The meat was a bit too much fat for my liking. Portions are huge but I think that goes for every ramen place. They have a punch card system. After 5 you get a free drink and at your 10th you get it free. The service is a bit slow but they're very nice and quick to clean up.
Service was alright. We arrived when it was slow, where it later picked up deeper into our dinner. Once it became busier, it became difficult to acquire any attention from the servers. The food was subpar and made of cheap ingredients. The bun had too much sauce which overwhelmed any other potential for flavour and the ramen bowl was much too salty. I might add that some of the toppings were unusual such as potato wedges and copious amounts of ginger. The broth, like the bun sauce, was very overwhelming due to its saltiness. Any dish in my experience that has broth as a base should be the main event, however this was inedible and left the mouth burning ( not from heat). I did however enjoy the cha siu rice bowl because of its price 6$ and quality of pork. I think I would have rather ordered 5 orders of the cha siu rice bowl and called it a meal, but alas it is a ramen establishment. I give it three stars for the initial service and rice bowl as well as some components of the ramen, but I can not say I would recommend this spot as opposed to closer, better, and cheaper locations around.
A few hours in Montreal and we're already looking for ramen. I was just curious to see how they do ramen, north of New York. Their specialty here is a miso based broth. From that, there were three choices: Gold, Silver and Mame. I tried Gold, my daughter got the Silver and my son opted for a Tonkatsu broth. We all had them spicy. I think, mine was the best broth. The miso egg was nicely done; I topped it with some Kim chi and it was good. Chicken kara age with Kim chi was better partnership, though and that kara age was tasting crunchy delicious! The noodles were mediocre, and the ramen had too much bean sprouts. Overall, a pleasant enough ramen experience to welcome us to Montreal.
When I saw that this place has vegetarian ramen, I immediately came here! The cook and the waitress are Japanese, so I believe it's authentic. I selected the Tantan Miso. My order came out quickly. The Tantan ramen has bamboo, bean sprouts, fried tofu, green scallions, shredded chili pepper. The miso broth is rich and mildly spicy. This was a delicious and satisfying ramen. They have 3 vegetarian options on their menu and I may be tempted to try the 2 other ones as well.
Truly a hole in the wall type of place. It's small so it's usually busy because it's near Concordia. I went on a Saturday night and even then we had to wait about 20 mins. Servers seem a little loopy like their minds are in the clouds. Unfortunately for us we were sitting in the middles the room with the door constantly opening and closing. I was hoping I wasn't going to get sick from the constant draft of cold air coming in. For starters we ordered: Kara-age chicken, Shrimp tempura and tokoyaki We weren't given plates to eat our starters on. Everything was so hot we had to place it on our napkins which was ridiculous! The chicken and shrimps weren't that good. Chicken wasn't crispy, shrimps were okay;it came with a regular tartar sauce. Tokoyaki's were actually good. Main course: 2 Tantan deluxe , Parmesan snow gold bowl (Special of the month I think), Gold kome special. The tantan's were good, Parmesan oddly a good mix and flavourful. The cha-shu was delicious. The gold kome was a little too salty but not bad in taste. Overall,the prices are average,great for students or if you're craving for ramen. Biggest turn off was eating my starters on a napkin!!!! The bathrooms are dirty, it needs a good cleaning but it's kinda expected for a restaurant like this.
Food: I ordered the Kome miso ramen and added an egg. I also had their gyoza. The meal came with a daikon salad. The daikon salad was a nice appetizer and the gyoza was also pretty good. Now for the ramen. It was a pretty decent bowl. The broth wasn't overpowering or too greasy. The flavor was good. The chashu was also not bad, probably the best part of the bowl. The noodles were also not bad. So bottom line, everything about their ramen was not bad. But it wasn't spectacular. Nothing to write home about, but if you need a hot bowl of ramen and you're nearby... why not? You're going to get a decent bowl of ramen here. Service: The service was friendly and great. No problems here. But keep in mind that I came here right when they opened so there wasn't anybody else eating there yet. A couple groups showed up during my meal, but it was never got too busy. Location: Pretty conveniently located near subway and bus stops. I didn't have a car for the weekend, but it was just an easy short walk to the restaurant. If you have a car, you'll probably need to find street parking. The restaurant is located in the basement of the building.
Easily my favourite spot for ramen in Montreal. I've been going to Misoya since it opened in 2012/13 ish and have been in love ever since. My recent favourite is the Gold Kome Special, including cha-shu, soft boiled egg and potato toppings which are a perfect fit with the miso broth and noodles. The only thing I'd warn newcomers to is the salty nature of most of the items on the menu (which isn't a bad thing in my opinion). Other than that, if you're looking for a hearty, soulful meal, Misoya is the place to go
They have a lot of options in terms of flavors for ramen, which at many places isn't likely, this was a definite plus. I ordered the "Miso Tonkotsu Spicy" this ramen was SO spicy. I drank 4 cups of water back to back on top of taking my boyfriends water out of his hands just to chug it. When I tell you this was spicy, I ain't exaggerating. I love spicy, but my mistake was that I left all of the "hot" on the bottom, which I didn't mix around. So yes, as you can probably imagine, I died nearly towards the end and that was when I had no choice but to drink an excessive amount of water. Is it strange that even though this was happening I kept eating it? As if weirdly enough, I still loved it, including the broth. Does anyone else do this who loves spicy food or is it just me? Probably just me. The service wasn't too welcoming. The place is tiny and there isn't much space to wait in, except for 2 or three steps where you're pretty much just standing in until there's a table cleared. No one came to us when the tables were clear either, no hostess, we just went and seated ourselves. I wouldn't come here expecting to eat the best ramen there ever was, but it gets the job done if you're craving it. I will leave you with this, I am not quite sure what they use to make the ramen as far as ingredients. I mean, I enjoyed mine despite me leaving with heartburn. But, my boyfriend on the other hand, did not order spicy flavored ramen and he had a VERY upset stomach afterwards. My tip: proceed with caution.
I really liked the tantan ramen. I took the basic one and added some stuff. The place is really small. As I arrived some table were free but I had to wait more than 5 min to be addressed and taken care of. Waiting is fine but at least please show me I am welcome. Anyway..This is the only let down. Otherwise the ramen were the best ever. They are not cheap I paid 18+ dollars for the ramen but it was really worth it. The 2 guys doing the service are friendly.
3 years ago
One of those ramen places that is tucked underground. Ordered the Gold Kame Special. Miso based noodles with bamboo shoots, egg, potatoes, and charshiu. The misu flavor was right, but towards the end, it was salty. I guess the spices was at the bottom! Service was fast. Relaxed atmosphere. read more
Small underground restaurant tucked on the side of the streets. Service is a little slow as there's only one girl waiting on all tables. She was extremely helpful as the menu was largely in French and it did not explain what was included in the ramen. Extra toppings are super cheap! (They're listed as CAD) We ordered: Tonkotsu basic ($12.25) Silver shiro basic ($10) Chicken karaage Don ($7.50) Silver shiro special ($14.50) Toppings price: Onion crisp ($0.50) Corn ($1) Naruto ($1.50) Chashu ($2) Egg ($2) Nori ($1) The broth for the Tonkotsu basic wasn't too heavy and the noodles had a really good texture. They were not stingy with the toppings at all! HUGE PLUS. The Chashu slices were also thick as hell compared to how thin they were back in NYC. They really go all out for you. My friends who ordered the combo loved the Karaage Don a lot. Overall, solid lunch place that doesn't disappoint. read more
Good ramen restaurant. Misoya is often quite crowded, with cramped seating--especially with jackets in the winter. Their staff are very no frills, they simply come to take your order and don't really interact much with you. We got the silver shiro spicy ramen and the gold special ramen. The silver shiro spicy ramen was really salty! But it was still tasty. I'm pretty adverse to salt, so it's hard for me to find ramen places that aren't too salty. I like the thick noodles though, they're nice and chewy. It also wasn't very spicy to me, although I'm used to a lot spicier. The gold special ramen was also quite salty, but still good. The meat was cooked nicely too. I can't say for sure if the ramen was worth it. The price is a little high for what you can get elsewhere, but it's pretty conveniently located. read more
4 years ago
3.5/5 A little hidden ramen spot in downtown. I ordered the Gold Kome Special. The broth was nice, it had good flavor and was not bland. The potatoes were definitely something unusual for a ramen but it was a pleasant addition. The noodles were ok and there was a bit too much bean sprouts. The portion was pretty good for the price! Overall, it's a decent ramen for its price read more
*home delivery review* I already wrote a rave review a few months ago.. and for those wondering if the quality is just as good when delivered at home ... IT IS. Ordered the Kome miso for delivery and it was perfect. Generous portions, great packaging, really amazing and worth the wait. Don't let the pandemic stop you from satisfying your ramen craving!! read more
I've ordered two Ramens (delivery): Miso Curry and Mugi Deluxe. I've added an extra piece of Miso grilled Cha-shu pork to the Miso Curry and some extra corn and some Miso ground pork (Nikumiso) to the Mugi Deluxe. The Ramens arrived pretty quickly and had the main ingredients separated from the broth to preserve consistency. Both Ramens smelled really good. The broth was thick and flavourful, and the thin ramen noodles had a good, mildly al dente consistency. The Miso Curry broth was mildly spicy, even though it wasn't specified on the dish itself. On the other hand, the eggs were overcooked and unappealing, the pork was dry and hard to chew on, and it was exactly the same deal with the Panko chicken (it felt like the meats were prepared well in advance and were left out to dry). I felt like the overall experience was disappointing and the quality of the Ramen didn't fit the price that was being charged for it. It ended up being more of a chore of finishing it up rather than enjoying the meal itself. read more
9 years ago
3.5 Stars I'm new to the Ramen world. I've been buying the 0.40$ ones forever and never really understood why I should pay more. My friends are big ramen fans though so now I'm exploring! This place is great for Concordia students even if they don't have a student discount. I got the special komemiso ramen which came with the meat and the egg. It was pretty good! A bit too salty but still tasty. The meat was a bit too much fat for my liking. Portions are huge but I think that goes for every ramen place. They have a punch card system. After 5 you get a free drink and at your 10th you get it free. The service is a bit slow but they're very nice and quick to clean up. read more
5 years ago
Service was alright. We arrived when it was slow, where it later picked up deeper into our dinner. Once it became busier, it became difficult to acquire any attention from the servers. The food was subpar and made of cheap ingredients. The bun had too much sauce which overwhelmed any other potential for flavour and the ramen bowl was much too salty. I might add that some of the toppings were unusual such as potato wedges and copious amounts of ginger. The broth, like the bun sauce, was very overwhelming due to its saltiness. Any dish in my experience that has broth as a base should be the main event, however this was inedible and left the mouth burning ( not from heat). I did however enjoy the cha siu rice bowl because of its price 6$ and quality of pork. I think I would have rather ordered 5 orders of the cha siu rice bowl and called it a meal, but alas it is a ramen establishment. I give it three stars for the initial service and rice bowl as well as some components of the ramen, but I can not say I would recommend this spot as opposed to closer, better, and cheaper locations around. read more
7 years ago
A few hours in Montreal and we're already looking for ramen. I was just curious to see how they do ramen, north of New York. Their specialty here is a miso based broth. From that, there were three choices: Gold, Silver and Mame. I tried Gold, my daughter got the Silver and my son opted for a Tonkatsu broth. We all had them spicy. I think, mine was the best broth. The miso egg was nicely done; I topped it with some Kim chi and it was good. Chicken kara age with Kim chi was better partnership, though and that kara age was tasting crunchy delicious! The noodles were mediocre, and the ramen had too much bean sprouts. Overall, a pleasant enough ramen experience to welcome us to Montreal. read more
When I saw that this place has vegetarian ramen, I immediately came here! The cook and the waitress are Japanese, so I believe it's authentic. I selected the Tantan Miso. My order came out quickly. The Tantan ramen has bamboo, bean sprouts, fried tofu, green scallions, shredded chili pepper. The miso broth is rich and mildly spicy. This was a delicious and satisfying ramen. They have 3 vegetarian options on their menu and I may be tempted to try the 2 other ones as well. read more
3 years ago
Truly a hole in the wall type of place. It's small so it's usually busy because it's near Concordia. I went on a Saturday night and even then we had to wait about 20 mins. Servers seem a little loopy like their minds are in the clouds. Unfortunately for us we were sitting in the middles the room with the door constantly opening and closing. I was hoping I wasn't going to get sick from the constant draft of cold air coming in. For starters we ordered: Kara-age chicken, Shrimp tempura and tokoyaki We weren't given plates to eat our starters on. Everything was so hot we had to place it on our napkins which was ridiculous! The chicken and shrimps weren't that good. Chicken wasn't crispy, shrimps were okay;it came with a regular tartar sauce. Tokoyaki's were actually good. Main course: 2 Tantan deluxe , Parmesan snow gold bowl (Special of the month I think), Gold kome special. The tantan's were good, Parmesan oddly a good mix and flavourful. The cha-shu was delicious. The gold kome was a little too salty but not bad in taste. Overall,the prices are average,great for students or if you're craving for ramen. Biggest turn off was eating my starters on a napkin!!!! The bathrooms are dirty, it needs a good cleaning but it's kinda expected for a restaurant like this. read more
Food: I ordered the Kome miso ramen and added an egg. I also had their gyoza. The meal came with a daikon salad. The daikon salad was a nice appetizer and the gyoza was also pretty good. Now for the ramen. It was a pretty decent bowl. The broth wasn't overpowering or too greasy. The flavor was good. The chashu was also not bad, probably the best part of the bowl. The noodles were also not bad. So bottom line, everything about their ramen was not bad. But it wasn't spectacular. Nothing to write home about, but if you need a hot bowl of ramen and you're nearby... why not? You're going to get a decent bowl of ramen here. Service: The service was friendly and great. No problems here. But keep in mind that I came here right when they opened so there wasn't anybody else eating there yet. A couple groups showed up during my meal, but it was never got too busy. Location: Pretty conveniently located near subway and bus stops. I didn't have a car for the weekend, but it was just an easy short walk to the restaurant. If you have a car, you'll probably need to find street parking. The restaurant is located in the basement of the building. read more
8 years ago
Easily my favourite spot for ramen in Montreal. I've been going to Misoya since it opened in 2012/13 ish and have been in love ever since. My recent favourite is the Gold Kome Special, including cha-shu, soft boiled egg and potato toppings which are a perfect fit with the miso broth and noodles. The only thing I'd warn newcomers to is the salty nature of most of the items on the menu (which isn't a bad thing in my opinion). Other than that, if you're looking for a hearty, soulful meal, Misoya is the place to go read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
They have a lot of options in terms of flavors for ramen, which at many places isn't likely, this was a definite plus. I ordered the "Miso Tonkotsu Spicy" this ramen was SO spicy. I drank 4 cups of water back to back on top of taking my boyfriends water out of his hands just to chug it. When I tell you this was spicy, I ain't exaggerating. I love spicy, but my mistake was that I left all of the "hot" on the bottom, which I didn't mix around. So yes, as you can probably imagine, I died nearly towards the end and that was when I had no choice but to drink an excessive amount of water. Is it strange that even though this was happening I kept eating it? As if weirdly enough, I still loved it, including the broth. Does anyone else do this who loves spicy food or is it just me? Probably just me. The service wasn't too welcoming. The place is tiny and there isn't much space to wait in, except for 2 or three steps where you're pretty much just standing in until there's a table cleared. No one came to us when the tables were clear either, no hostess, we just went and seated ourselves. I wouldn't come here expecting to eat the best ramen there ever was, but it gets the job done if you're craving it. I will leave you with this, I am not quite sure what they use to make the ramen as far as ingredients. I mean, I enjoyed mine despite me leaving with heartburn. But, my boyfriend on the other hand, did not order spicy flavored ramen and he had a VERY upset stomach afterwards. My tip: proceed with caution. read more
8 years ago
I really liked the tantan ramen. I took the basic one and added some stuff. The place is really small. As I arrived some table were free but I had to wait more than 5 min to be addressed and taken care of. Waiting is fine but at least please show me I am welcome. Anyway..This is the only let down. Otherwise the ramen were the best ever. They are not cheap I paid 18+ dollars for the ramen but it was really worth it. The 2 guys doing the service are friendly. read more
9 years ago
Be careful, this place is well-hidden, it's the basement level, go down 5 stone steps to get to entrance. Went alone for lunch in the middle of the week (Wednesday) and it was nice and quiet. Service is quick and friendly in a small restaurant, with a nice counter. (Where I sat) Noodles a bit thicker than I'm used to, but not thick Udon noodles either. Comforting spicy broth, enough to give your lips a tingle but not burn your mouth. Bowl came in literally 5 minutes, that's what I love about Ramen, it's so simple and quick. Great Ramen! Had the spicy tantan and I loved every bite! Will be returning very soon! read more
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8 years ago
A little place where you can taste a delicious ramen! Chashu was cooked perfectly and broth was so tasty. Normal price and the portions are big. read more
I've been hearing about this ramen place for a while now from my friends so I thought I'd try it out. Seeing a line at the door seemed like a good sign, must be good ramen! A little disappointed is how I would describe my ramen experience. I've definitely had better ramen elsewhere. To begin, ordering was simple, menu was easy to go through and service was quick. I ordered the shiromiso cha-shu ramen, when it arrived it looked good, well presented, but at closer look, the cha-shu was like 70% fat. Trust me, I appreciate a bit of fat on my cha-shu, but when you take a bite of it and its nothing but fat, its not exactly appetizing. The flavor of the pork is fine, but the amount of fat... I left about half of the cha-shu there and it was all fat. Next, the noodles, they were probably the better part of the ramen, good texture, firm, tender. It was however, masked by a overwhelming amount of bean sprouts. Finally the broth... Shiromiso is supposed to be milder and sweeter... Unfortunately it was much too salty and I could barely taste the natural sweet and creamy flavors of the broth itself. I did hear another customer telling the waiter about the saltiness, from what I understood he suggested to dilute the broth with ??water (I might have heard wrong) but the fact that we'd have to dilute the broth ourselves is a bit of a problem. Taking into consideration the fact that getting a decent bowl of ramen isn't easy in Montreal, I still think they have room to improve. read more
11 years ago
Great ramen in Montreal. Flavourful broth and perfect noddle texture. Ordered Tantan ramen and Komemiso Cha-Su Ramen. Tantan ramen is too heavy and thick, I would order Komemiso Cha-Su Ramen next time. www.bornandbraised.ca read more
11 years ago
Great place to get some soup on a cold day. Tucked away in the basement of an old building on Bishop, it's got plenty of tables. While the decor of the place is not super trendy it is functional (there's a lot of room for seating so its rare that you need to wait for a table). The staff is really eager and friendly, and were always around to help us out. I tried the Crunchy Tofu, Karaage and Yasai ramen. The little crunchy fried onion bits with the tofu were great. The Karaage was perfectly cooked, if a little hot when served. The Yasai ramen was very savoury -- the noodles were nice along with the abundant vegetables (mm carrots and cabbage). I'll be coming back on another cold day. :) read more
13 years ago
3 stars for me. Came here yesterday for lunch based on a recommendation. I have to agree that I enjoyed the "not so busy" atmosphere. We didn't feel rushed and yhe service was good. My cousin ordered a soup and the chicken kaarage, which came as an order of 6 large pieces. The strange part was it came out after our soups. I wish I could have tried it first. It was delicious! They use the dark meat of the chicken so it was nice and juicy. The batter was so crispy and yet not greasy. This was the highlight of our meal for me. I forgot which miso ramen I ordered, but it came with a piece of fried tofu, 3 slices of cha shu and the usual fixings. I am not a fan of salty food and was told by the server that it was the least salty of the 3 miso choices. I was expecting it to be less salty than what I've had at other restaurants, but I was wrong. It was way too salty for me. Probably the saltiest soup I have ever had. So I just skipped sipping the broth. A lot of reviewers mentioned they liked the cha shu. I guess I will be the odd one to say that I did not. I like my pork not overly fatty, but tender and I found the meat too tough. The noodles were ok. They were more on the hard side rather than silky and chewy. I like mine like the latter. Overall, I have had better ramen at other places.I wouldn't mind coming back if I'm with others who'd like to try it out, but would probably go elsewhere if I was the one suggesting. And if I come back, I might stick to ordering their appies. read more
The Ramen broth is a bit too salty and not very palatable after a few spoonfuls. The noodles are of the right texture. I would add the karaage (fried chicken), spicy miso broth and egg topping to any of their ramen dishes for a very complete bowl of ramen. The spicy miso broth is incredibly spicy but it masks the salty, otherwise very miso-y broth that comes with all the ramens. Skip the fried tofu topping - they only lightly fry the tofu and it stays soft inside. The fries topping is good. I had the vegetable ramen (because I don't eat pork and the other ramen specifically mentioned a pork broth). My friend had the Tan-Tan Ramen which was very spicy but delicious and another had the Chicken Ramen - the chicken pieces were delicious! My husband and I weren't big fans of the two vegetable Ramen dishes that we got mostly because the broth wasn't great and the components in the ramen were very boring and bland. No real flavor or imagination there. read more
10 years ago
The Tantan Ramen is spicy as hell and I love it. I always add an egg and corn, and you feel super full. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because sometimes I have to ask for water or napkins. Also, it would be nice if there was a better deal with the add-ons because if you add nothing, it's a very basic meal, but if you add more stuff to make it less basic, you can end up spending $20 bucks on a bowl of soup. read more
12 years ago
This is actually one of the spots I enjoy the most for ramen. Their noodles tend to be slightly firm yet chewy, which I really like; the pork has always been cooked perfectly; in general, the soup is really flavorful and good. What irks me though is the broth. For me it's way too salty and rich, which sort of brings the whole thing down a notch. That still doesn't stop me from going back, though, and if you're a big fan of savory foods then it's definitely worth a taste. read more
7 years ago
honestly one of the best ramens I've ever had! Their broth is so rich and their pork is so juicy, very worth it and also to add to that, the menu is affordable and staff is super friendly! read more
11 years ago
The soup ramen is salty but the noodles are firm and chewy. The staff are friendly. Clean place. Their food a lil bit pricey. read more
11 years ago
The ramen at this place hits the spot. We stumbled upon this place looking for something to eat at around 3 pm on a Saturday. I was surprised that the place was still fairly busy during off hours. I ordered the cha-Su ramen. It was one of the best Japanese ramen noodles I have ever tasted in my life. The broth was rich and flavorful. The noodles were chewy (just the way I like my noodles), and not too soggy. The pork was cooked to perfection. They were nice and thick. There were also two potato wedges, which was an interesting touch, but it was great! Overall this little ramen place is amazing. I did not expect to get such good ramen in Montreal. It blew my expectations out of the water. The ramen are legitimately comparable to the ramen bowls that I had in Japan. read more
8 years ago
Our family of 2 adults and 3 young kids came here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and was happy to be seated right away in the small restaurant. The staff was very nice and accommodating by moving us to a space better suited for our 9 month old. The food arrived quickly and was very flavourful. I ordered the Golden soup base and added some spicy miso with a tea egg. The cha siu was fatty but grilled nicely. My only complaint would be adding the spicy miso ended up making the broth too salty but it really only hit me at the end of the meal. Note that if you are coming with a baby, the entrance is down some stairs so accessibility might be an issue. read more
14 years ago
A decent ramen place in Montreal just opened!! I've been craving ramen since I've been back in Montreal after living in Japan for a while. My previous trials and errors were unsuccessful, and I had accepted that I wouldn't be getting the ramen I wanted here. Well, this isn't exactly it, but it's quite close!! If you lived in Japan or had a decent ramen before, you'll definitely want to try this out. Here's my [extensive; yes, I was excited!!] review of the shiro miso ramen I tried. I'm pretty sure ramen fans will appreciate the thoroughness of it. ^^ Broth: Pork based broth, offered Hokkaido style or shiro miso style. I tried the shiro miso. While I'm not a shiro miso fan (tonkotsu (hakata) lover all the way), the broth was pretty good. Most ramen broths I've had here were quite watery and taste-less. This one is oily (I'd say average to light compared to range of oiliness you can get in Japan (where it can get almost unbearably oily in some places), if that gives you an idea; it was just fine for me) and had a strong flavor. It also had this weird snail taste though. (some friends of mine tried it and didn't taste it, might just be something that stands out to me) Noodles: on the bigger side of the range. Firm. Toppings: with the standard ramen you get a bit of: bamboo shoots (~4-5 small pieces), 1 slice of roast pork (could be a little less lean ^^ ), fried tofu, soy bean sprouts, cabbage and green onions. All in all, some parts could be improved for me: more of each toppings, fattier pork, getting rid of the snail taste in the broth (personal preference), option to have thinner noodles. The toppings can also make it very expensive very quick. If you add eggs, butter, etc., you can easily get a 20$ bowl of (delicious) ramen. But apart from that, service is awesome, very friendly and caring, and it wasn't very busy when I went, so not too loud. If you wish to speak Japanese they all seem to speak it so you are good to go, and the waitress, who had this typical japanese mom vibe, actually seemed delighted to realize I spoke it and conversed with me before I left, which was nice. :) tl;dr: If you're looking for decent ramen in Montreal this is a good place to try it. Atmosphere is pretty neutral (there were people on dates, big groups of friends, I was alone, ...) so it's a convenient place for any kind of dinner/lunch. As people have said it's quite simple, as a space, but it's very clean, efficient, and makes you focus on your food. Note that they don't accept cards yet (as of Jan. '13), so bring cash! They also had really good lunch deals, planning on coming back at that time. read more
8 years ago
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