Sushi Okeya Kyujiro
Downtown · 1227 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z2, Canada
Chef prepares each dish theatrically in front of you using seasonal ingredients, creating an omakase experience that tastes like Japan transported to Montreal.
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Best Ramen in Montreal
The best ramen in Montreal. Tonkotsu, miso, shio, and shoyu bowls from chef-driven shops that brought the city's ramen scene up to serious international standards.
Five picks
Yokato Yokabai Ramen
Plateau · 4185 R. Drolet, Montréal, QC H2W 2L5, Canada
Traditional ramen with various broth & topping options served in a pint-sized, relaxed dining room.
Ichigo Ichie Izakaya
Plateau · 360 Rue Rachel E, Montréal, QC H2W 1E9, Canada
Cozy, modern hideaway featuring a sophisticated menu of Japanese tapas & cocktails.
Sansotei Ramen Sainte-Catherine
Downtown · 370 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 1A2, Canada
Easygoing restaurant serving a menu of modern Japanese noodle soup dishes & sides.
KINTON RAMEN SAINTE-CATHERINE X GUY
Downtown · 1624 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3H 1L7, Canada
Rich, flavorful miso and chicken broths paired with perfectly cooked noodles, plus a value meal deal including gyoza and drink for around twenty dollars.
Local pick
Kyodai Izakaya
Downtown · 2186 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3H 0C9, Canada
Izakaya-style Japanese pub serving ramen alongside tapas-format dishes like shrimp tempura, duck tataki, and karaage in an authentic Tokyo-bar atmosphere.
Ramen arrived in Montreal later than in Toronto or Vancouver, but the scene has caught up fast. The best shops simmer pork bones for 12 to 18 hours to get the richness right. Winter is peak ramen season. When the temperature drops below minus fifteen, a bowl of tonkotsu with a soft egg and chashu is one of the most satisfying meals in the city. Lines form on cold weekends, so go at an off-peak time or be prepared to wait.