Michi Ramen Bar

A Brilliant Chef in Missoula Stopped by for a late lunch and was really impressed. The house special fries were a surprising standout with great texture and flavor. The veggie ramen was outstanding, rich, balanced, and full of depth. Friendly, efficient service added to a great experience. Highly recommended.

My son had the Hokkaido ramen. The pork was tender and he loved the fermented egg. I had the Katsu ramen at the recommendation of the server, and she did not steer me wrong. Tender and flavorful. We shared an ube and yuzu mochi. Stick with the ube, the yuzu was a little soapy for my taste. We’d definitely return!

Best Ramen I've ever had. Absolutely epic vibe with dark walls, bare bulbs, a giant bar, Japanese art, and classic rock radio. Christina our server did a great job of explaining different Ramen options and accommodating dietary restrictions. Food was quick, filling, and fairly priced for how much we got. Don't miss out!

The best ramen we have had ever, anywhere. We don't live in Missoula, we were in town for an appointment real quick and decided to stop by. You guys. From the moment we entered, the atmosphere was amazing. We went down the stairs to the ramen bar, a basement space with a long bar and a row of seating along the wall. There was a super fun neon sign too, great for photos. It was just after 11 AM when they opened, so we were only one of two parties there at the time. The bar tender/server was so knowledgeable about both the drinks and the menu, and helped us select our dishes. My husband and I both chose the chicken katsu ramen, and our daughter chose the yellow curry ramen. The presentation was perfect, we all paused to photograph our dishes, and then we dug in. OMG. Describing the flavor as an absolutely angelic, life changing symphony of flavor, would be an understatement. Such a party in my mouth. Anyway, we've been back home for like a week now, and I cannot stop thinking about our experience at Michi, and we hope to visit again soon!!

have wandered past many times, a cool mid-morning brought me to their doorstep cellar dining enclave. A few tables to a full dining room, without a hint of distress the minimalist experienced staff attended to each and every request with grace and assurance. Tasty well prepared... bravo!

Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had. I got the katsu and my fiancé got the tonkatsu and they were both amazing and the broths were extremely flavorful. I highly recommend adding the pork belly burnt ends to your ramen; they are so tender that it literally MELTS in your mouth. The cocktails we ordered were also fantastic, I forget the name of it but it was sort of like a French 75. Our server highly recommended it so we both got one and we did not regret it!

Truly the best ramen I have ever had. The taste is unlike no others, all of the ingredients go so well together, 11/10 recommend. I was blown away! The staff was delightful as well. Great pricing too!

Absolutely in LOVE with the ramen!! Hokkaido is my go to. Love love love. Staff is always fantastic, although I will say there was a server who kept coughing into her hands and then proceeding to serve food without washing. even after another staff member made a comment to her. I can understand a cough, but at least wash your hands or cough into your elbow… again, love the food and the service I receive. But this made my last experience a bit unappetizing.

Service 10/10, Ambiance 10/10, Drinks 10/10, Presentation 10/10, Food 5/10 We ordered the shio, miso, and tonkatsu ramens plus a rice bowl

Server was knowledgeable and prompt. Food tasted good, but portion size was extremely poor considering the cost. A "Small" is $20 and a "Large" is $23. The server told me that the Large would have 20% more of everything than the Small size. Upon receiving my Large Ramen I was extremely dissatisfied and the amount of toppings was extremely poor. I will not eat here again. *photo of the Ramen shows the toppings that were in it. What you see floating on top IS ALL THAT WAS IN THE ENTIRE BOWL OF RAMEN! Not worth the price.

We do not get to Missoula very often. Our trips usually involve and airport "run" or a medical appointment BUT when we do make the drive up the Bitterroot the journey just about always includes a visit to the Michi Ramen Bar. The word "Michi" means "the path of expression' and the chefs at Michi take their food pallets and cookery very seriously but with a hint of playfulness! Ever since some friends of our turned us on to the ramen-ya last year, Michi Ramen Bar has been the go-to place for lunch or an early dinner before or after our raison d'être for visiting Zootown. Our last visit we both enjoyed the perfectly seasoned Sweet & Spicy Edamame appetizer. And, on this trip I dined on the Hokkaido Miso Ramen and my wife enjoyed the Bulgogi Ramen. Both came with Michi's incredible eggs, mine the marinated egg and hers the 66 Degree Egg. So very unique and tasty. The broth and ramen are DEFINITELY top shelf! Located just steps from the Caras Park Carousel, parking is plentiful and easy to get to. I highly recommend the Michi Ramen Bar.

Have been here several times, love it! Amazing ramen. The mushroom app is great. Good service and atmosphere.

Who does not love a good ramen when the weather turns crisp and cold? Well you would love it more if the broth was nice and hot. Love the ambiance, cute decor over the bar. They used old decanters as light covers. The food was good. The apps came out fast. The short rib meatballs were a little over cooked and you could taste the char on them. The sweet and spicy edamame was the best thing that came out. I could have just filled up on them. My broth was Luke warm and so was my co workers. The flavors were great just the temp was off. We told our waitress and they made us a new bowl of broth each. It was over load. We just wanted ours warmed up. One co worker got a rice bowl and said that her food was good but her poached egg was cold. They might be better with temps once they start up and running for the night. We did get there around 3:30pm for dinner. A bit early for a young crowd.

Are you looking for food or ambience? Perhaps service? Well, my dinner at Michi provided me with an experience of all three. Firstly, service came with Pleasant smile from everyone we interacted with representing the restaurant. Expediency and accuracy were employed. Secondly, the ambience was on point. The walls give a subterranean European feel. The well appointed decor feel modern without being cold. The volume of the full restaurant was inviting rather than too loud and annoying or overwhelming. Finally, the food was full flavored and enjoyable. Though, not as hot as I had hoped or expected. A downfall of high attendance? Maybe? Or a kitchen's choice? While I prefer hot broth, I wouldn't turn anyone away from attending Michi? And making up their own mind.

Food was great! Awesome service. Hours are 11-11, but I walked past this gem a number of times not realizing they were open. Michi Raman and Sakatome sushi are in the same building. Michi is on lower level, and sakatome sushi restaurant is street level and opens at 5...so don't be fooled...Michi is open for lunch, dinner and beyond. Prices are good and worth the value. Looking forward to going to Michi's next time I'm in Missoula

Ramen was amazing Service was tentative Ambiance was the best I'd seen in a while I would recommend going here order the ramen order the mochi have a fantastic night and enjoy yourself and your company.

It is delicious and creative, the flavors are amazing and the quality is high - but boi the prices are steep. Yes there are many steps to get all the details right, and they do - but it hurts to pay over $20 for a bowl and $14 for a few oyster mushrooms. The atmosphere doesn't really speak to me - a dark underground bar with unique and artsy details - not a relaxed elegant spot to digest the bill. Upstairs at Saketome you get the style for the price. Service staff is okay and friendly.

Cool ambiance, but poor food. The ramen was very salty and the noodle tasted like it was straight out of an instant noodle pack. Also need more thoughts on their kid menu. I picked rice bowl with chicken and it is just a huge bowl of plain rice which was hard and cold. The chicken piled on top was also difficult to chew and spicy. Didn't look appetizing at all.

Ordered food to go at the bar and was told 30-35 minutes. Place is half packed. An hour passes. Food finally comes. Take it home and there is no chicken in the chicken katsu curry. Just curry and rice. It's a ramen bar. In Japan, you can see your train is departing in seven minutes, order, get it, and slurp it before the train departs. Every time I've been here, it's taken 30+ minutes to deliver a bowl of mediocre ramen, even when there's nary a crowd.

Skip this place. If you're looking for a tasty hot noodle type soup you're better off frequenting one of the Vietnamese places in town for some Pho. There are just so many things wrong with the ramen here where does one begin? The broth. Much of a tasty bowl of ramen depends on the broth. This, by definition on the menu has to use some "ramen flavoring" apparently. The broth is murky, warm-hot, and really just tastes bad. They tout a pork chicken blend. Ick. Traditional ramen houses make their stock on premise, fresh. If this place is from scratch, they need to change their recipe. Noodles: they are so hard to describe...slimy? Gummy? Bland? Are all adjectives that come to mind. Again, traditional ramen houses make their own and they're delicious. Meat: I got the Hokkaido ramen which is supposed to have "charsiu" in it-also known as "Barb-b-que pork" in Chinese. If you've seen it or had it, you know that it is characteristically red and a bit sweet. It can hang from a window it is so lean. This was not what was in my ramen. In my ramen was a very poor attempt at Chinese roasted pork, completely different flavor, texture, fatty etc--almost like a deep fried product purchased from big restaurant supply food provider already frozen. Perhaps that explained the oil slick on my bowl. But the cherry on top was the horrific egg. I usually like egg. Imagine this, an egg only boiled a few minutes so it's yolk is still runny. Then, they throw it in the freezer overnight. The next day, month or year, they cut it in half and drop it into your once hot soup...just so it can thaw out in your bowl. Most tasteless disgusting egg. It was ice cold in the middle! Eat it with your chop sticks. But don't dare put your chopsticks down --because there are no holders. So, you must put your chopsticks on your bowl or onto a table top covered in who knows what. And should you drop your chopstick while sitting at the bar...don't bother picking it up because their seats are the most impossible to get in and out of and incredibly UNcomfortable. All this for $27 tab at the end because I got some lukewarm tea with it, but we won't mention that. Service was lukewarm too. Worst dining experience I've had in Missoula --and I eat out a couple times per week. I would have given it a one star if it weren't for their attempt at a trendy underground rock decor that really lends itself better to a late night bar.

My go-to place for dinner! I love the ambiance of the place! Michi has great cocktails and also really great non-alcoholic options! My go-tos here are the chicken katsu, yellow curry, or the beef bulgogi! I personally think the regular size is perfect to spilt, especially if you are getting an appetizer and dessert!

The food here is simply delicious! Definitely get the mushroom appetizer. Ramen is amazing, and last time I had the curry bowl. Also delicious. I've only been during lunchtime but the bar looks super fun with great cocktails. Definitely go!!

Killer little downstairs Ramen Bar. Was hoping to be in Missoulla long enough to try everything on the menu, but only got three visits in. Great ramen, if you get a dish without the marinated egg add it to your order, perfect. I'm depressed that I'm headed home to California and won't be going to Michi again tonight.

Come for a nice cocktail, definitely recommend that. Service can be a bit on the European timeline which doesn't work that well if you come with kids that aren't willing to wait almost an hour for edamame.

Walked in on a Monday at 7:30pm. Got seated, fed, and left by 8:15pm. Server was nice and accommodating. The food seemed expensive at first but my husband and I split the Ramen bowl ($19) and it was more than enough for both of us. Food and tea were both delicious.

Waited an hour after ordering and left. Loud irritating atmosphere. Did not try the food unfortunately. Have been told it's bad.

Love this spot! Great food, interesting drinks and amazing staff! Try the mushroom appetizer too! Really good! Great vibe underground!

Literally no wait. Staff was very friendly & helpful with menu selections. Atmosphere had a fun relaxing vibe. Yellow curry was delicious! Regular bowl was plenty of food. Prices were on the "pricey side" but when on vacation...

This was my first visit after hearing many positive recommendations from friends. I think it is worth a visit for anyone who hasn't tried it yet but there were a few issues that influenced my meal. I lived in Japan for a couple of years and have some knowledge of authentic ramen. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Ramen and also had the Edamame and Smoked Short Rib Meatball appetizers. The Edamame and Meatballs were very good and I would order them again. With the Ramen, I thought their dashi broth had a nice flavor and it was well prepared. The relish and other additions helped to make the flavor profile more complex. There were several problems though. The egg, which is listed as a 66 degree egg - that's 66 Celsius which should be 155 fahrenheit - was cold. I don't mean not up to 155 degrees, I mean refrigerator temperature cold. My son's was the same way. Very undercooked and essentially a raw egg. The noodles were still clumped together as they had been in the packaging. They should have been removed from the package and boiled briefly to hydrate them and break them up. They appeared to just be put straight from the package into our bowls. Again, the same story with my son's ramen. The broth was warm but not hot like ramen should be. The broth should be steaming when it hits the table. There's a reason the Japanese slurp when they eat ramen. They pull air in over the noodles as they eat them to cool them from the very hot broth. In spite of these missteps, the flavors were good and I wouldn't discourage someone from going to try Michi. My experience may have been an anomaly. I'm a little more picky because I've seen what authentic Japanese ramen should be and this didn't quite get there.

Vibe: Felt like you're in a club, first res flag. Everything screams a club. Loud music, I could not hear my wife. Full bar-they literally took the term ramen bar and made it a "bar." Felt like a place to pre-funk. Food: Soup taste like water LOL. No joke, this is not ramen. Everything is off: the noodle is not good, and the meat is charred..wth. Don't reinvent the wheel. I HAD BETTER RAMEN CUP NOODLE THAT IS MORE AUTHENTIC. I don't know what is dumber: this so call ramen or me trying ramen in Missoula. Service: Friendly. We sat in the bar area (yes, to eat ramen), and the bartender was very friendly. I felt terrible for lying to her that everything was "good."

I signed up for Yelp simply to warn people about this restaurant. I literally didn't have a Yelp account until eating here.We waited for 20 minutes for a waitress to come to our table. The food took over an hour to prepare. Once it arrived. It was cold. Ramen is supposed to be hot. I can and have eaten cold ramen and would have had it tasted good. It was clear they took cold items that were in a bin and added them to a bowl and put broth on it. I've eaten ramen all over the United States and this hands down the worst ramen I've ever had. After waiting for an hour I was really hungry, the ramen that arrived however was not edible. The one redeemable quality was the waitress didn't charge me for the cold, very thoughtless bowl of ramen that I didn't eat.

Excellent food! Very flavorful! Sooo amazingly delicious! I was very satisfied! Would definitely go back for my ramen fix!

What's with all the shade in these poor reviews? "This ramen isn't authentic, I've been to Japan..." People that write these asinine, self-absorbed reviews need to grow up. Yea I've been to Japan too. Yea this ramen isn't "authentic." It's good. In fact, Michi Ramen is more about the experience. A walk downstairs and your immersed in a beautiful bar. This is one of the coolest and hippest bars I've seen! Great indie and edm playlists blasting through the speakers, but not so loud you're screaming over one another. This is a spot you order a drink, or two. It's a place to enjoy to the mood, get off your phone and enjoy the company you're with, or the new friends you make. If you're looking for an awesome place to kick back and vibe and enjoy a good bowl of noodles, then this is your bar. It doesn't matter if you're with friends or alone. I came in solo and spent a few hours here. I just wish the bar had a foot rail... but see that's nitpicking! Hah! If you're ever in Missoula and are looking for a hip spot for a cocktail, or a drink and dinner, come through. If not? Go to Noodles and Co.

blah blah blah. boring food. not tasty. nice ambience. the drinks are good though. Maybe if you have like four the food will be better

Love this funky little ramen bar. It's always worth the wait and there's always a wait. Sometimes confusing who to check in with when you first arrive. We've tried different ramens (all wonderful) We've tried the chicken skin app and the mushroom app too. The bar serves signature cocktails and sake. Everything we've tried is super good.

Filet mignon ramen was amazing! It was my first time trying ramen at a restaurant. Remember this restaurant for when you are freezing. I will be coming back soon!

We had drinks while waiting for table upstairs. Great atmosphere and delicious cocktails! Will be back for sure!

First and foremost, make sure you allow extra time for dining. It takes a bit to get seated and served. Having said that, wow!!! This was our first time and we will be back. We ordered the yellow curry ramen, chicken katsu ramen and bulgogi ramen. We thought they were all delicious but my personal favorite was the yellow chicken curry. My husband's and sister's favorite was the chicken katau ramen. Here's my take away: Yellow chicken curry ramen: 5 stars Chicken katsu ramen: 4 stars Bulgogi ramen: 3.5 stars. Food tastes are very subjective so you may rate these differently. That said, you can't go wrong with these ramens. We are looking forward to coming back... Bob appetite.

Drove downtown for some delicious meatballs. Don't bother coming by at 10 o'clock they close early.

Loved the interior of this place. Service was friendly and fast. Wonderful cocktails on the menu. The food was lacking however. I had the Tonkotsu ramen. The broth was bland and watery and I'm not sure those were ramen noodles. They seemed like straight up thin spaghetti to me.

My friend took me here AND OH MY GOODNESS IT WAS AMAZING! I got the Hokkaido Miso Ramen - 100% satisfied! I got the regular size and it was more than enough food! The broth was delicious & the pork belly was even better. My friend got (her go to) the Yellow Curry Ramen & of course raved about how good it was. Service was awesome, drinks were amazing! Could not complain.

Best ramen in town and great atmosphere. It's on my short list to take people to from out of town. The portions are filling and quality is on point. It's a cool place and I struggle finding much to criticize. Worth trying!

Cold outside-cozy in this basement restaurant. Two ramen bowls was plenty for leftovers later. Flavors great. The house sale was a good accompaniment. The bill for two ramens and two 8 oz sakes came to $53 without tip. Was good experience but I think the prices are on the expensive side.

My family and I are visiting Missoula and we ate here for dinner. Our waitress was energetic and welcoming, allowing for an upbeat restaurant experience. The food here was okay, we're vegetarian and my parents are gluten free, so we weren't expecting much as it's difficult to cater to those needs. The vegetarian ramen bowl was delicious -- they also have rice noodles to make it gluten free, and that's what my parents got. I do know they didn't enjoy the egg, though. Overall, the food was pretty good, and the service was great. We would definitely eat here again!

I've been here several times and it's always on point! The ramen is delicious, and the service is also good. It's a staple of downtown Missoula for us!

It was ok to good. What would make it better is to have the soup hot; not luke warm. And the shishito peppers not charred. Even the sake was just warm, not hot. Service was great!!! Maybe next time, I will have a better experience.

This is a cute little.place.to.stop.on a long road trip. It has tasty ramen the kids love and the service is quick and easy! We definitely love coming here for our ramen fix, it's a great way to break up burgers and beers when you are on the road!

I've been here several times now, and I'm hooked! The food is fantastic, the service is great, and the atmosphere is pretty cool too. I've lived in some places with excellent ramen options. And this one takes the cake. Not only are the flavors on point and satisfying, but I have never left there and felt like crap afterwards. Maybe a little bit of a food coma because it's hard to stop eating their large portions, but that's on me and my self control. They must be using quality ingredients because I have a sensitive stomach to rich food like this, and it's super refreshing to find somewhere that doesn't make me feel bloated and yucky after. Eat here! You won't regret it!

I came to this ramen restaurant in March, it is now June and I have not gone a day without thinking of this ramen! It was the best ramen I have ever had. I had the chicken katsu and it was so good! I went for lunch, and there were really chill vibes. The lighting is very intimate and keeps voices fairly quiet. Our server was so nice and attentive, but not too attentive. I went as a party of two on a Saturday and it was easy to get a table for lunch. We saw some larger groups have a hard time getting tables immediately and I was told by local friends that it is hard to get a table for dinner.

Have you seen "What About Bob?" Yeah, the part where he's having dinner with the family and cannot help but make all the mmmmmm sounds. Mmmm mmmmm mmmmmmmm!!!! This Ramen is incredible. I ordered the only ramen on the menu that had beef as a protein. It was hands down the best bowl of ramen I have ever had. Ever. I've been to Japan, and this ramen was better than what I had there. I dined alone and got amazing service and my own little table spread out due to distancing. Friendly servers and all around a great vibe for a basement/trendy spot, wish I had a date with me, but I was traveling for work. Eat here.

I like ramen a lot, so I was looking forward to checking this place out. And I love their hood interior. We waited outside and no one came to help us. We were ok cus seems like they were very busy.. we called one of the waitress after 10 mins and we got seated. It took us another hour to get our food. When we asked the waitress, she told us cus there were a big group of customers at the back. We ordered oyster mushroom, bulgogi Raman and Tonkotsu Raman. The oyster mushroom was delicious. However... I would say the Raman is the worst Raman I ever had. The bulgogi meat taste terrible and was mushy. The noodle was raw and all stick together. The Tonkotsu meat is plain and old. The broth is mediocre for the price and to make it even worse it is not even close to authentic.

Some of the best ramen I've had! The broth was so rich and flavorful. The pork just melted in your mouth. Tons of flavor. Plenty of food and I really appreciated the terminology part of the menu explaining ingredients. Very friendly staff but slightly slow, however everyone's understaffed so no blame to them.

A great place to go on a date or with friends. Ambiance, music, art, and food are all on point. Modern mixed with traditional, in a lounge type setting. The cocktail menu and tea menu are spectacular. Food was delicious and fresh, and you could tell the chef takes pride in their work. There was so much attention to detail. Each member of the service crew was also awesome. Kudos. I can't wait to stop in next time I'm in town.

I had been wanting to try this place for awhile but my wife didn't think she liked ramen. Finally one day she was like do you want to go to the ramen place? Yes!! I absolutely do. She had the Yellow Curry and I had the Wagyu Beef bowl. Both were good, but the yellow curry was way better. We've been several times since that first time. We've been fortunate enough to have the one girl server who always plays Susan Tedeschi radio. She'll know who she is if she sees this. The last time we came in she even remembered that we get the yellow curry bowls. She's friendly and attentive. I'm a server as well so I appreciate good service and tip accordingly. Thanks for being one of the few good places to eat in Missoula!

If you are in a rush, STAY AWAY from this restaurant. We are currently seated, ordered approximately 39 minutes ago and the food hasn't arrived yet. We walked in with 7 tables occupied and most of them were eating. The party next to us have been waiting for over 40mins. Too bad we are traveling and would like to be on the road right away. Sad faces with 1 tiny star this restaurant. We are dreaming that the food will taste fantastic!

It'a great ramen but service is as slow as slow can be. Never any update on food from the servers. Been here multiple times and on average it probably takes 50+ minutes to get food. The servers rarely check on you. You almost wonder if they forgot about you and your order. If you're hungry and want food quick don't come here. If you want good service don't come here.

you want to like this place because it's cool inside and a nice ambiance to hang out. you can't expect top tier ramen in the middle of montana, but was hoping for something tasty at least. it took 1.5 hours for our food to come out, our server didn't check in/give us a food update during that time, the food came out and noodles (i got michi ramen) and rice (boyfriend got poke bowl) were half-cooked. i would have been ashamed to serve what we got to anyone... i can't believe a chef would serve that and expect patrons to pay $17 a meal. the only redemption was that our server understood that the wait was unacceptable and the food was in no way worth the wait nor the money. She only charged us for half of the poke (8.50).

The best ramen in Missoula! I've never had a bad experience. The atmosphere is relaxing. Food is great. Service is great. Definitely recommend!