Kurobuta Izakaya & Ramen Ya Restaurant

The food here was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is welcoming and pretty and their terrace was cute and nice to sit at since it's on a fun street. I wouldn't say the food was cheap but it wasn’t expensive either, and it was really amazingly good! I'd absolutely recommend it for dates or small groups, maybe not a big group though, there's not really a big space to sit a large amount of people.

Me and my girlfriend came during lunch, it wasn't really busy but the service was slow. It wasn't terrible though. The food was really good, but nothing out of the ordinary. But their soft shell crab (tempura) was really good, which might be a reason to come back! Definitely worth a try at least once.

Visited here with some friends on a recent trip to Montreal. The food here was excellent, I got the katsu curry, and my friends got Ramen. The food was presented very nicely and in a prompt time. The staff was very polite and made sure we constantly had water. I would go back anytime.

Very nice and clean restaurant. The kids loved the KaraAge...seasoned perfectly and tender but a little on the small side. As for the ramen, the noodles are cooked perfectly Al dente, the egg was absolutely perfect. The broth had good flavour however it lacked a sense of richness. I would skip the mixed mushrooms though...flavour was a bit bland and very small portion.....but definately still a good dinner. Enjoy.

Went to the place with a group of friends earlier this evening! The food was amazing 😋♥️. The staff is courteous. It's definitely one of the best Japanese restaurants among the one I have been to. We tried Hot Chicken Wings, Chicken Yakisoba, the Special Ramen, Chicken Curry, Vegetarian Ramen. I would recommend you to enjoy your food with Sake. It's a lovely place to dine out with friends. The ambiance of the place is too good. I am looking forward to visit the place soon.

Very nice place. The ramen soup was ok but their noodles are very good and fresh, I recommend taking extra noodles (worth it). The best we've had on that meal were the samurai fries: light and crispy!

The setting was really nice and cozy. The service as quite friendly and fast. I really the liked seasfood ramen and the Tokyo ice tea, the grilled Calamari was perfectly cooked was quite different. The ramen soup bae could've been a bit thicker but all in all the food was quite good and filling.

Came here on a Saturday night when another ramen place nearby was full. We were seated quickly but it took a good 10-15 minutes before someone came to bring us water and ask for our drink order. The place was busy but not full, and even still it took forever to get our food. The ramen itself was good, the broth was really tasty but the pork was quite over cooked and dry unfortunately. The karaage was pretty tasty. Service wasn’t spectacular: no one came to check in at the table at any point to see if we needed anything, wanted more drinks, etc. But with the interactions we did have with staff, everyone was really kind. No one brought us the bills either, but we realized we needed to go to the front to pay. Overall it was ok if you’re looking to eat ramen, but I would recommend other places before this one.

I just want to start by saying that I have never stepped foot in Japan yet, so I can't compare Japanese ramen to ramen served here that claims to be Japanese. That being said, I'm a fan of this restaurant. We were 3 and were immediately greeted and sat down on a weeknight. Service is great and they do pay attention to us. We had 2 appetizers for three, and we thought that it was enough. The portion sizes are adequate and great for sharing. About 3 minutes later, our beer were served, then another 5 minutes later, we had our Enoki Beef and Takoyaki (Octopus fritters) on our table. Taste-wise? A solid 8.5/10. The sauces blended well together, and it was warm/hot - fresh off the kitchen. For my entree (main course), I had the house special ramen (Chashu Tonkotsu). I watch a lot of YouTubers eating their ramen, and just like them, I tasted the broth first. The broth was great, not oily, not bland, it was good - nothing more but nothing less of 'good'. I enjoyed it but will not order it again because their menu is huge! If I come back, which I will, I am ordering something else. Recommended 4.25/5 star for me. What are you waiting for? Go reserve a table and enjoy a nice cold beer, great food, and great company!

We started our ramen quest with one of the first such restaurants in Montréal. Lovely broth, delcioius vegetables and well prepared noodles hit the spot @ramenyamontreal An excellent varied menu will temp you to try multiple items but we decided we'll just go back!

I stopped at Ramen-Ya to try and satisfy a ramen craving. There was a nice patio set up outside, which was exactly what we were looking for due to covid-19. We showed up for dinner, and it wasn't busy - we were seated right away, which was great considering everywhere else seemed quite full. I got the seafood ramen with a miso base, as all of their ramen bases are pork-based (no pork for me!) The ramen was pretty good, but nothing super special. I think this may have been my own fault, as I'm not a huge miso fan, but there weren't too many other vegetarian options for ramen. The service was good - we were checked up on quite a few times, and overall our server was friendly. In a crunch, I would return to Ramen-Ya for ramen, but will likely opt to try other options moving forward.

The best japaneese soup in all Montreal. I live here so i know and its not a publicity. Its good price also

I'm beyond disappointed to give this place 1 star and I don't know what happened since the last time I was here but the service... Terrible is a nice word for it. It was the first time I walked out from the restaurant. We waited for someone to come to take our order and 3 girls working there were busy chatting. After a significant wait my husband went to ask them to come to take our order and again 5 or 10 minutes that felt like an eternity we're still waiting and the girls are still chatting. Another couple comes to the restaurant sits not too far from us, time goes by they are ready to order and guess what? Someone comes to take THEIR order while we are STILL waiting. We put our jackets and I go to talk to those girls and the look on their faces! I interrupted their conversation to mention the horrible service, they certainly did Not care one little bit and neither did the manager. I'm afraid no ramen is worth it and I am on a lookout to try new ramen places in the neighborhood.

I had high hopes for this little spot on St Laurent. Been walking past it for years and the facade gave all intentions of an authentic Japanese Izakaya and ramen establishment. And yes, they do have the classics available on the menu but, for the quality, the prices were Outrageous! One salmon sushi roll (6 small pieces) was $10 and I firmly believe you could have received the same quality for more sushi at your local Provigo (for visitors, this isn't saying much) The staff is kind but the prices just don't reflect the generic quality and presentation of the food. Meh- I won't be back.

Great place, good service and very tasty food. Small place and not too noisy, excellence if you want to have a great conversation over a meal :))

I know there's a lot of disagreements on the best ramen place, but I've always felt that ramen ya lives up to their reputation no matter which store I go to. Their broth is always flavorful and their meat melts in your mouth. Their staff is consistently quick and polite to their customers. They know how to do business!

Ramen used to be pretty good, but on my last visit the quality had deteriorated big time!! Short ribs were greasy - Noodles tasted like instant-noodles - Spicy beef broth was bland - Beef in ramen soup was dry/not fresh - Too expensive given lack of quality and our order took way too long!!!

I left this place unimpressed and rather disappointed. My sister and I were walking through the street of St-Laurent looking for a place to eat and we decided to give Ramen-Ya a try as I love Japanese food. We ordered a bunch of stuff. It started well with the kim chi : I don't think Kim Chi can ever taste bad anywhere. We also had the salmon sashimi salad : it was so-so. The portion is really small. It was like a basic salad with 5 pieces of really thin salmon on it covered with a bit of sauce. It wasn't amazing. Next comes the tuna tartare. The tuna tartare was entree size. There was a lot of tempura mixed with the tuna and they laid rice under the tartare. It also comes with sliced cucumbers and small pieces of seaweed. Personally, I liked it better as is : only with the tuna and not the seaweed that takes away all the flavours from the tuna. The presentation of this plate was really cute though. Then we had the " spicy " chicken wings. It tasted like diluted tabasco.. which is not really what I'm looking for when I order spicy chicken wings from a Japanese restaurant. Lastly, we ordered the " Chirachi " which is a plate of rice filled with salad and salmon sashimi. As I was taking a bite, I felt something really odd. I pulled apart my slice of salmon only to discover that there were a hair burrowed inside of it. I told the waitress and she brought it back to the kitchen. I don't think I'll ever come back again as the food wasn't really impressive and the staffs didn't leave me with a great impression, except for our waitress who was really sweet.

I've come to this place many many times, and I was always very satisfied. This place has a large varieties of Japanese food. Their ramen might not be the best in town but definitely very good. Their tempura is top notch, better than any of those I had in sushi buffets. Although they don't have a large varieties of sushi but those they do offer is extremely good. They also have yakisoba(sauted or cold) and donburi that are some of the best I've had.

Visited this place today for a quick meal. I was surprised to find this place in an izakaya, I guess it's own by the same people. They do not have a huge selection for ramen. I ordered the spicy miso broth with chashu and my partner ordered their signature classic ramen. I tried both lol. Both ramen were good but not amazing. I wouldn't go out of my way to get ramen from here. The chashu was really good though, it had enough fat and flavour. The takoyaki was ok , again nothing amazing. All in all, I thought it was pretty expensive for what you get. There was not much noodles in the ramen and I also felt like there was too much bean sprouts. Maybe if I'm around the area and there's no other places to go to...

Tried the kara age (fried chicken) , um not good Only thing decent here is the ramen, I mean the texture of the noodles, the broth is a bit too salty. The grilled chicken is quite good, the meat is fresh and it is well grilled. The teriyaki udon was a bit too sweet... I didn't feel it...

We went for late lunch to Ramen becouse it was suggested by NYC chef. Place look very big compare other ramen joints. We got vege dumplings, house ramen and chiken with the noodles...in my opinion everything have almost the same taste. Service was very slow. I dont think i will go back.

Best and cheapest Izakaya in town, not from the recent trend, it's been here for a long time. The spicy beef ramen is amazing! The only negative side is that their kitchen ventilation seems to always be broken or is clearly inadequate. Don't wear your best clothes!

Love this place, they are very nice, food is delicious and not pricey at all. I love their specials for lunch.

Ok, please disregard the over rating of 3.5 stars. The reason is people don't understand that the ramen here is the best and waist their time on other things (that are still good but it is called Ramen-Ya). It is the best ramen in the city and with the trip up Saint Laurent for it. It is always perfect and the staff and atmosphere matches it perfectly. Enjoy.

First of all, I've never been to Japan, so I know nothing... NOTHING I TELL YOU! For those who don't know about ramen, it's Japan's version of poutine except some people actually think it might be good for you (see my "Resto La Banquise" review for the same comment, only in reverse). I really like ramen in general. I still eat uncooked instant ramen all the time even if I've been over 12 years old for more than 20 years now. Ramen-Ya has nothing to do with that though. If you've never had real ramen and aren't planning a trip to Japan any time soon, this is probably the best ramen shop you can find in Montreal. Tasty, fat, chewy and messy, ramen are amazing food that will prevent any hangover and a really good way to make yourself look silly in front of a date, slurping and splashing away in your broth as your noodle slide off your chopsticks. Have fun!

I'm allergic to high levels of msg so all the ramen I've ever had has been restaurant-bought. I don't know if I was just really hungry or if this ramen was ridiculously good. I got a custom ramen with grilled chicken, veggies, egg, and miso. It was absolutely delicious. I had it to go and the soup was still burning hot when I got home. I'm super tired so this review isn't gonna be my best one but long story short: this place has great ramen!

This restaurant is in my list for a long time. I have a high expectation on it. But the food is average. I ordered spicy beef ramen, the soup is very tasty, but the texture of beef and noodle are hard. Also salmon bowl is very small. The only dish I like is the mixed BBQ, the chicken skin skewer is tasty.

Quality has really dropped. Dumplings came out of the microwave, veal short ribs were greasy, and the spicy beef ramen had dry, instant noodles and dry, flavorless beef. Broth was boring. Waiters seem indifferent. Sad, used to be a good place.

This isn't actually a ramen restaurant, it's an izakaya owned by Chinese people. Their ramen isn't bad but it's not memorable by any stretch of the imagination.

I'm a huge fan of this place, the staff and the food. The r25 and d24 are awesome and the pancakes are top notch. They have 2 menus for lunch and dinner, so be sure to go back and try more

When you're craving delicious ramen in a nice comfortable environment, this is the place to go. The shoyu ramen with fried pork is my all time favourite. Everything is prepared fresh to order. They also have a dumpling + ramen + beer special for $21, definitely worth it!

The concept of Ramen is very simple and quite delightful. You get "there", order your Ramen, and eat your Ramen. In Japan, the concept is cool because usually you order and pay through a machine (like an ATM) and everything is done rapidly and orderly. Thus, my surprise at the complete lack of service of Ramen-Ya. Ordering a Ramen soup took nearly 20 minutes. The Noodle is the key to a good Ramen soup, Broth being the second ingredient. I would've expected something quite good coming out of Ramen-Ya but unfortunately the noodles were plain and tasteless. Poor texture, no spring to them and difficult to noisily suck "in". The Broth was good however, a mix of miso and chicken fond. Enough taste to finish and not too salty to require additional water. The fillings (porc slabs and vegies) were poor in taste and quantity, making the overall Ramen experience a big mEh. At least the egg wasn't overcooked. Took the better part of an hour to eat a simple Ramen. After which, being still hungry, we asked for the menu, but were unable to re-order ( we got forgotten i suppose...). So we forgot to tip in return. Sad to see this place so busy with the hispter vibe of the plateau, but fail at the simpliest of task. They seemed very busy with their takeout orders tho...

Went here because I was craving some ramen after my last trip to Japan. The decor is really nice and reminiscent of a Japanese restaurant. The menus were very extensive and the service was friendly. I ordered a typical miso based ramen and my friends ordered a beef donburi plate and spicy beef ramen. All in all it was satisfactory however the noodles in the ramen were not fresh and springy as I was expecting. The donburi was really good and I actually preferred it to my ramen which is unusual considering I prefer ramen over anything...So a bit of a bummer. All in all it was okay but overpriced.

This is my favourite ramen restaurant in Montreal, simply because they offer a non-pork broth that is super delicious and lighter than your typical ramen. All of their Izakaya options are super yummy as well! Definitely recommend!

Spotted this place during a rare walk along St-Laurent. It had just gotten dark, it was already cold, I'd been walking for three hours straight getting the Christmas and spice shopping done...and I was hungry. "Hmm. Ramen?" Hit one more store I needed to do, then doubled back a few blocks. I was thinking of the warm light I'd seen through the window, and ramen...and maybe they had gyoza? Got to the door and read the carte in the window. They did. Montrealers don't eat supper at five on a Saturday. Well, since I'd had breakfast at Hurley's at 12:30, this 'd be lunch. Lunch crowd didn't get the memo, though, because I was the only patron in the place. To my surprise, it was laid out exactly like a ramen joint on 56th Street in Manhattan that I've reviewed; a few little tables up front in the windows, and a biggish L-shaped counter, with the cooks behind it, dominating the room. Feeling good about familiar turf, I took a stool at the counter. Looked around. Drank it in. Warm halogen light, cool Miles Davis jazz, a sushi-cutter calmly trimming some blocks of fish-ish protein...and everything was very, very clean. The counter under my elbows was *spotless*. And then I met my waiter. "To go, or to eat here?" In French. "Pour manger ici." Got handed a menu. I'd never eaten ramen in Montreal before; only in New York City and Vancouver. Most of the words on the menu were the same, but they featured a couple of extra adjectives. I asked about that. "What's shoyu?" I asked, figuring I'd be sneered at. Instead, I got a very considerate explanation of what kind of broth it was, and how it compared to their other ones. I started liking this guy. "Okay, then: A plate of pork gyoza, a bowl of chasu-men in shoyu broth, and a Sapporo, please." Chasu-men was described as a roasted pork and vegetable ramen. Yeah, I could eat that. But I'm an absolute round-heeled slut for a plate of gyoza. Beer arrived immediately. The gyoza followed soon enough. Six bulging little half-circles on a long rectangular tray with a small vat of dipping sauce at the far end. They smelled wonderful. The waiter caught me smelling. "You like spicy?" "Yeah, a little." "This, very good on gyoza. " And he sat a bottle of what looked like pepper oil in front of me. Now, I've only ever been offered chili paste for gyoza, but what the hell. I picked up the bottle, stared at it, and made to drizzle a bit on the dumplings, when the waiter very gently corrected me. "Pour it in there," he murmured, pointing at the vat of dipping sauce. So I did. Just a blot. And I dipped. ZOMFG. Best. Gyoza. EVAR. They were hot, they were brightly-flavored, they were plump like oysters, and the pimped-out dipping sauce was bursting with soy-y, sesame richness. I devoured them quickly so I wouldn't have time to be tempted to mate with one. Wiping away tears of joy, I anticipated my soup. And all of a sudden, there it was. Reasonably-sized bowl, not overfull of noodles, lotsa sprouts and other green bits, and three big square slices of pork floating atop the whole. Garnished with crunchy green scallion rings. I put my nose in, and it smelled fragrant. Glory. As I grabbed my chopsticks, there were two quiet thunks on the counter at my head. "Spices, and (mumble) garlic," offered the waiter. I thanked him and eyed the bottles. The spices I recognised as a Japanese red chili powder concoction I like, but I'd never seen a jar of dessicated garlic fragments like these before. (Had he said 'roasted"?) I tasted the soup as served and found it excellent but on the subtle side, so in went a fingernail's worth from both jars. I have to say, that waiter knows how to season what he sells. GodDAMN. The spices took the broth to somewhere special. And the pork slices, well, they'd obviously been marinated or something, because they had depths of flavor totally unrelated to the broth. I methodically destroyed that bowl of soup. I even ate the seaweed. It was, simply, an utterly delicious luncheon. And my water glass was kept topped-off, the light and music were great, the restroom was clean and had plenty of hand towels, and my waiter was a kind, professional presence through it all. I've had less fun and been treated worse while eating 85-dollar settings in really classy, professional places that I adore. With a beer and taxes and a good tip, I got out of this noodle house for $26.50. And not overstuffed. Just perfect. Places like this one make Montreal winters imaginable.

If there's a go-to place for me and my fiancee, it's Ramen Ya. She works right next to the place and always goes to have lunch there. I think in total we've been there a good 35 or so times.. alone or with friends or family. The amazing thing about it is: Ramen Ya has never been short of very good. Not once did we walk out not feeling like we just had a very good meal. My fiancee has become a bit of an expert of the menu, and she says everything on the menu is good. As a vegetarian I have tried all of my options and I agree with her. Usually I either have a soup + spring rolls (the best in Montreal btw) or a combination of appetizers. The gyozas, spring rolls and sesame pancakes are all excellent.. The spring rolls are the best I've ever tasted anywhere - and I order them everywhere that has them. The soup is great and so is the veggie teriyaki dish. Prices are reasonable as well... there's nothing negative to say about the place and that's why it's one of our go-to places!

I ordered their house ramen. Not impressed. The soup tastes like the broth of the beef noodle joint in Chinatown. The ramen texture reminds me of instant noodle . Also the portion is more like appetizer than a meal. Trying this place once is good enough.

I'd really like to give this place 4 stars, but there are some things about it which makes it an A - Ok place. Firstly, we 'll talk about the positive. Ramen-ya has a great ambiance and vibe to it. It's quite spacious and you can see an open kitchen. The appetizers were very delicious as well, quite a variety! My friends ordered sashimi, okonomiyaki, while I ordered the spicy salmon tartare. It was definitely appetizing and really tasty. Now the negative. The service? So slow!! Luckily my group wasn't in a rush, but we were there for almost 1 hour 1/2 before we received our appetizers. The main came not too long after, but there was barely any ramen in it! I had the katsu (pork cutlet) ramen and it was delicious, but i felt like the portion size was a bit too small for my liking. I'd prefer Misoya, more expensive but the broth is more tasteful I find. Service is also quicker. So don't come here if you are hungry because expect a long wait. At least that's what happened to us that Friday evening.

Great spot for ramen lunch and ice beer. I'd come back for a good bowl of ramen anytime.

Came here on a monday afternoon for some lunch. The staff here is fast and friendly. I had the spicy beef chatsu, which I was told was only spicy tasting and not spicy burning. The difference is if you will be paying for it later, which the lady told me I wouldn't (but I did, I SOOOO DID!!!). Anyways, it was delicious, and the two spices they give you really add to the flavor of it. Their green tea was also very delicious. The place is a bit small, but cozy. I would say the price is pretty expensive for what you get, but I think it's because one of us had ordered from the bento box, not too sure though as I didn't get a receipt, nor did I care.

I must say that we were drawn to this place. First, it's dark and freezing outside. There is nothing that soothes the soul better than slurping on a hot bowl of ramen noodles. Second, the website looks terrific and finally it had good ratings on yelp. First the positive points. This place is quite nice and cozy and the menu has a good selection of inexpensive items. We had a bowl of spicy miso ramen which had a nicely cooked egg. However, as I was sitting by the bar, I knew the food was going to be subpar when I saw the cook put a frozen piece of katsu in the deep fryer. That katsu tasted like cardboard... Actually it was the same thickeness as a piece of cardboard now that I think about it! Throughout the night, I saw the cook handle various piece of frozen food like tempura. So I wouldn't be surprised if the noodles were packaged and the broth full of MSG. Only the okonomiyaki was ok although they were very cheap on the bonito flakes, mayo and teriyaki sauce. I thought the noodles and the broth were forgettable. After a long walk to get to this place, we left the restaurant still a bit hungry and sorely disappointed... Never again!

The dumplings are delicious, the Ramen soups are flavorful, the meat is tasty and tender. And to add it all, the service is great. My girlfriend and I go there to satisfy our Ramen urges and have never been disappointed. I even find myself trying new things once in a while, like the fried octopus balls (really not my thing), but I'm glad I tried. Simple downer, it's hot in there.

Small, cozy neighborhood spot. Long L shaped sushi counter and a few tall tables for small groups. Excellent for a rainy day, a big window to watch every other poor soul charge through bad weather while you lean over a bowl of ramen. My favorite is the veggie ramen with spicy miso broth. Now, it's not spicy but it flavorful. Sashimi is presented simply and is consistently fresh with a good portion for a reasonable price. I tried their sesame pancake and it was heavy but tasty (cooked in oil). Service is really friendly but always only one server so wait times can be a little long. Deal with it, it's worth it.

A solid ramen place that's not the best ramen. It better than average. We tried the miso soup and gyoza(good but standard). The miso ramen with grilled chicken was very flavorful, the soft boiled eggs here are SPOT ON AND DELICIOUS, the noodles are good and as good as any other ramen spot. The house special tonkatsu was good. I like that the broth was not overly salty like at many ramen spots (and I like salt). And the pork cheeks were a nice appetizer I'd recommend this place

Ramen-ya has always been the kind of spot I'm happy to have in my neighbourhood. Reasonably priced, delicious food, in a cosy setting. But lately on my walks up the street I've noticed Ramen-Ya has expanded into the space next door, transforming from cosy hole in the wall to full blown restaurant. I dropped in for a late lunch and got to check out the new space and was quite impressed. The service was very quick, but I wonder how the kitchen can handle a huge room full of people? I guess I'll have to come back to check it out. On this visit I had a spicy beef ramen and it was absolutely delicious. I feel like they've stepped up their game since my last visit some time ago. Not sure exactly what was different, but it tasted even better than it usually does.

Decor and ambiance is pretty cool , so were the beer selections and cocktail menu. However , food quality is really low for the price . I ordered a salmon tartare that was 75% rice so was not excited for the appetizer . The ramen I ordered was decent but not the best in Montreal. Just disappointed in general because the menu has every picture of the food items and the pictures all look lovely and appetizing but when we got the actual food it looked like all you can eat tapas just assembled .

Despite living in a city that does not have a ramen restaurant, it is still my favorite food. That makes a ramen joint a must-see in any city I travel to. I chose Ramen-Ya simply because of it's proximity to where I was staying. Upon entering the restaurant, I was quickly greeted by a friendly hostess and seated. The spacious restaurant was dimly lit, but not in a way that detracted from the setting. Our waiter saw to us swiftly and recommended the ramen special combo, which got you a regular ramen, four gyoza, and a pint of Sapporo for $20. I went with this option, ordering the Spicy Beef Ramen and Pork Gyoza. The gyoza arrived first and was nothing special - not great, not bad, but sufficient. The ramen on the other hand, was tremendous. The broth, my favorite part of any ramen, was extremely flavorful. The meat was tender and the soft boiled egg was cooked perfectly. The only part of the ramen that was night delicious, were the noodles themselves, which were a little too soft for my liking. Other than that, the soup was great - and with a pint of Sapporo to wash it down with - a worthwhile meal.

Ramen-Ya serves a great spicy ramen miso! I usually get it with extra pork for an extra yummy experience! It's a small and quiet place that is a change from the usual saint Laurent hustle and bustle. Because of this intimate atmosphere it is great for a date! Charm your sweetheart with a warm bowl of ramen. I'm serious, this place is great for a date. The comfort food helps! GO GO if you near by! For an added treat I like to treat myself to fried mochi with ice cream. Hello heaven!

Best ramen broth in town imho. Nice end-of-the-week vibe. Superb gyoza. The noodles themselves tasted a little like top ramen, but I guess that's more a compliment to top ramen than a knock on Ramen-Ya. Try the mushroom appetizer - delicious!

I went here a couple of months ago while on my quest for the best ramen in town. I was dissapointed. Broth was salty, and taste-wise, I've seen better. The fried bananas were also disappointing, very pasty and didn't highlight the fruit. The only good thing I would say I enjoyed was their takoyaki. As for the service, it was slow, and we never received the second batch of takoyaki my brother ordered. Overall, the food isn't great, weak service and blunt atmosphere.

Ramen-ya is located on St Laurent. Unlike other Ramen places, this place is big and they can accommodate large groups. The meat in the ramen (pork) is really good. The thing that bothered me was the broth. Was not impressed. Also the Karaage was a big disappointment. It had a thick fluffy layer of batter and it wasn't crispy at all. That's not how Karaage is meant to be. So my quest to find a good Ramen place in Montreal still continues. Sorry Montreal, but Toronto still has an upper hand when it comes to Ramen joints. Food : Good, Not Great Service :Fast Ambiance : Casual Worth the price : Yes

If you're addicted to real ramen, this place will do for a fix. But that's about it. Rating Scale: 1 Star: Avoid the town in which this place is located just to be safe. 2 Star: With so many great places to choose from, why risk this one? 3 Star: I'll try it again or consume here in a pinch. 4 Star: I go here regularly if financially and/or calorically feasible. 5 Star: I look forward to taking my wife or friends here.

Everywhere I go, I always try one ramen spot. In Montreal, I tried Ramen-Ya, which was two metro stops and a few blocks walk from our hotel. My wife and I arrived for a fairly late dinner (9 pm). The restaurant decor reminded me of Ippudo, but wayyyy smaller. We started with appys: I ordered the karaage and wifey ordered the age dashi tofu. The tofu was pretty amazing. I think the fact that it was breaded made it better. The karaage was just okay. I ordered the chashu miso ramen and the wife ordered the chashu shoyu ramen. I must say the the broth was pretty damn tasty. I'm glad it wasn't overly salty. The chashu slices (more than one, thank God!) was tender yet didn't have much taste. The straight noodles were decent tasting and slurp-worthy. This was a solid ramen restaurant. I'm not sure if the restaurant was run by actual Japanese so I didn't bust out any Nihongo, but nevertheless, my ramen craving was satisfied that night.

Noodles. Ramen - so warm and seasoned. Edamame - firm and green, joyful to eat. And delicious lime squash, the best liquid drink. Tasty!

I was visiting Montreal from Little Rock and felt like I had to take advantage of the big city to catch some japanese ramen and okonomiyaki. Sure enough, I found this place and decided to give it a try. The service wasn't great, the guy who waited my table, who appeared to be the manager if not the owner, didn't really look too enthused to have us there. Having said that, the food was good. The broth was a bit greasy yet it still did the trick. Their okonomiyaki is a bit unorthodox in that they use panko to make the texture more crispy. After eating poutine for the first 3 days in Montreal, it was a good switch.

This is a pretty good ramen-ya. I don't think that it's run by Japanese, but nevertheless they seem to produce a fairly authentic bowl of noodles. Noodles are fine, if unexceptional. The roast pork was tender but had little substance. The soup was a bit of a let down, however - lackluster and uninspired. Overall it's satisfactory, but I wouldn't be rushing back. The takoyaki, on the other hand, was very good.

This has become one of my go-to ramen take out places, and I have never been disappointed. Sometimes I call ahead, and sometimes I just stop by, but it has never taken me longer than 10 minutes to have ramen in my hands. (Well not literally in my hands. You know. Take-away style in a take-away bag.) Service is fast and efficient, and people are nice -- on cold days when I am waiting for my order, the staff bring over green tea while I wait, which is just so pleasant. I usually get the house broth, which I think is super tasty and flavorful, or the spicy beef ramen, which could be spicier in my opinion but which still hits the spot. Thank you, Ramen-Ya for tending to my cold-weather ramen-y needs.