Tora-Ya Ramen

Best ramen in the entire province of Quebec. Fast service, quality ingredients, absolutely mouth-watering soup broth and very fair prices! One of the cheapest meals we had while visiting QC. Love this spot!!

Wait staff were pleasant and the place was inviting. There is only one main dish for vegetarians but to note it’s cooked in beef broth. The food was good however I will have to be transparent none of the cooks wear gloves this is mandatory in the country I’m from so it was hard for me I tried to just look away.

This is our first proper Japanese food in QC and we think it wasn’t too bad, we’ve had more authentic and tastier ramen elsewhere in Toronto and Vancouver. Location is not bad at all, there is no sign of the restaurant name outside, it’s kinda hidden in between shops. There is a street parking right across the restaurant.. We might not come back but we did enjoy the experience.

We visited this restaurant the first time. We waited about 15 mins for a table on a Sunday night. Our ramen arrived after 15 mins after we ordered them. The miso broth was rich. The noodles were cooked right. There were 3 pics of pork, an soft boiled egg and a lot of vegetables. Too bad that the pork was not tender enough. Otherwise, it'd be 5 stars. Parking was available on the street.

Heard lots of good things about this restaurant. I think our experience is an outlier. They were helpful in offering less flavour in the soup because we have kids. However, if you're used to traditional ramen, then please stick with regular taste. Our shoyu ramen were quite bland, and the meat was a bit dry.

Very cute, authentic little japanese eatery with a seating area and a bar counter. Great affordable food. Warm welcom and excellent service. It's one of a kind in Quebec city.

A very tiny place but with great food. Service was nice and helpful. Ramen noodles were delicious, the soup was great. Had the squid stuffed balls (Tako-Yaki) and the Omochi (sweet rice paste cookies). New food texture for me, but they were awesome . Will definitely come back.

Good place. Only a handful of tables so there can be a wait (20 Mins for us standing outside). Intimate inside. Plenty of staff. We thought the food was excellent. Would recommend and visit again.

I had the Miso Ramen for take on a cold January evening (-11C) and found it good/okay-ish. Perhaps I'm spoiled as home is the Toronto area where there is lots of Ramen and good Ramen. Or, perhaps it was the 4-minute walk back to my Airbnb in the cold. On the latter, perhaps not as I had an insulated bag and I reheated the broth in the microwave before adding it to the noodles. The place looks intimate and quaint and I would have loved to have dined in. However, I decided to eat back at my Airbnb and ordered via the website portal. It let me set a time for pick up and also let me prepay. My order was ready on time and when I arrived. Despite it being relatively cold the place was more than packed with people waiting on the sidewalk to get in. The staff do seem primarily Francophone (French speaking) as we're outside the prime tourist area. Between my waning High School french and their limited English we got everything worked out. The restaurant itself looked cosy and welcoming but I had made my decision. As mention, I re-hotted the broth in the microwave before adding it to the noodles. Still, the made up ramen still ended up a bit on the cools side. The noodles were good, the nori crisp, and veggies good, yet the whole thing was just okay-ish. Maybe it did need a bit more temperature heat. Also, the provided spoon was a regular take out plastic job. Waaay too small for ramen. This actually made eating more of a job than it should be and took away from the experience. Larger, better take out spoons are available. Perhaps next time we'll eat in and be able to leave a more positive review.

We were staying a hotel not far from Tora-Ya, and as suggested in our guidebook, we gave it a try. My wife and I had the miso ramen, while we ordered a side of noodles and egg for the kids to share. Also, the friend chicken starter. I like to say that the staff were very friendly and helpful. I am always appreciative of patience with people who don't speak French, even though I always give it a shot. Anyway, we loved our ramen as did the kids. The chicken was also great. A note about ramen, I love it. It's like some people's view of pizza; it's all good. So, I lump ramen into really good, and pretty good. This was really good. It may not be the best ramen you have had, but if you like ramen, you shouldn't be disappointed.

Pretty cute small ramen restaurant. The service was good and fast. I ordered for Togo and only waited 15-20mins. The portion was pretty decent. Miso and shoyu ramen soups were good and delicious. Will recommend call and make reservations before you go. 10-15 mins Walking distance from Marriott Hotel Pur.

A restaurant the locals know about. I am not a local but lucky to have stopped in to try the Ramen. This is now in my top three. Very good, friendly, helpful service. Local vibe, staff goes about their work cheerfully, feels are good.

Very good ramen, many vegetarian options. We had the miso ramen, there was also soyu ramen as well as some other options. There was not an English menu so we had a bit of guessing plus Google translate. There were three size options for the ramen, the largest of which was in a larger bowl and had a few more toppings. The toppings were really nice and included crunchy corn and lightly poached greens/cabbage plus the usual mushroom, bamboo, fish cakes, pork belly. The ramen eggs were superb, jammy and well-seasoned. We also got a salad with similar toppings to the ramen with lightly-dressed greens instead of broth and noodles (though there were some crunchy noodles) which was a nice contrast. Fairly small number of tables, good and prompt and thoughtful service. No wait mid-day around 3 pm on a holiday Monday, Quebec Day.

Love love loved this place! Tiny hole in the wall, what else would you expect? Our waitperson was spot on, helpful and inviting. His suggestions were perfect and we loved our visit. Wifeypie and I both ordered the Miso Ramen, a salad and I had the octopus with wasabi. The latter is one of my favorite indulges and they had it down to an art! FANTASTIC! Everything was spot on and wish this place was near us! Sad, but it is 3,100 miles away. Sighhhhhhhh Thank you so much for the lovely evening Tora-Ya Ramen! Humbly submitted, Moi

This place is a must must must, just experience the fantastic experience, but food.... Well there is a reason there is always a line up!!!! I would give 10 stars plus plus

Excellent quality ramen with good texture, broth maybe a little too salty but all in all had good flavors. I was not in love with the pork gyoza as the pork was mixed with too much ginger and filler, not enough meat. Service was quick. There was a line out the door, people were waiting in the blowing snow!

3.5 stars Not a lot on the menu for GF. For those who aren't concerned with gluten - Portions were ok. Not the best ramen but not the worst. The noodles were better than expected but the broth was a bit on the salty side.

Excellent ramen - probably the best in Quebec. Quebec has limited ramen options so it you're going to get your fix I think this is the spot to do it. The service is incredible. The staff is unbelievably friendly, helpful and congenial. We met a chef named Renaud who gave us climbing recommendations and he was wonderful! Also we absolutely loved the kimchi is delicious - I highly recommend you add it to your ramen. Miso ramen was the best, creamy broth, fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked noodles. Sweet, spicy and rich. I am a big fan. Come here to warm up on a cold day. Thank you all! Also a jovial dining hall with plenty of seating and bright red walls giving you the aura of the Japanese origin.

Food ( 8/10 ) - Really good appetizers. The karaage could have been juicer but was overall really delicious. Nice crisp and sauce paired very nicely. The real star of the food was definitely the quail eggs. Those things were absolutely delicious. Nice saltiness because of the soy sauce marinade and super creamy egg yolks. The ramen is definitely the most important thing though. It was definitely up there on good ramens which was a definite bonus. Broth was creamy, noodles were thin and fresh, and all other toppings were made nicely. Pricing was definitely worth the food. Service ( 8/10 ) - Good service, not much more, not much less. People inside are super friendly. Food is expedited quickly and they seat pretty quickly. Ambiance ( 9/10 ) - Nice ambiance inside. It's pretty busy but the vibe is nice. It's clean and there's great lighting. Overall, a super great ramen spot. It was also one of the only ones I could find in the area so lucky it was so good.

Good ramen restaurant. Crowded on a Wednesday night. It's hard for me to find vegan food when traveling and I was pleased to find the miso ramen I had which was filled with plenty of vegetables and tofu. The portion was large and I took half out for another meal later. Recommended.

A great place for a ramen! Place is tight, table spacing is within an arm's reach. Parking is by the road or any near garage. Food is great! Quantity and quality is superb. Service is wonderful, i guess our waiter was rafael if im not mistaken. Truly an asset. They accept credit/debit card. Bathroom is a bit unpleasing but would do. If you want a deep talk then probably this is not the place since it gets loud specially when packed. They do have a high chair

I'm from Manhattan, NYC and I've been to Japan. I've had my fair share of ramen 'round the world. The mixed reviews made me hesitant to try this place so I'm trying to help the next food-review lover know if they need to make the 20 minute walk from Old Quebec alll the way over here for one bowl of ramen. Here's the deal - you are in QUEBEC CITY - known for anything BUT Asian food. Seems like it may be a generally good, with some misses - kind of place based on the reviews. I had omori-miso with the karaage. It's a 3.75/5 stars bowl of ramen that will be adequately satisfying if you're really craving something Asian. I'd rate it a little lower than those miso sun-ramen noodles that are quite ubiquitous in supermarkets. I wouldn't be mad if I ended up eating here again this trip, and if I was in QC again - craving Asian food - yes I would come back. But if this ramen was in Manhattan, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Get my drift? I saw some reviews say the broth is salty - I agree but I've also had saltier in other WELL RATED ramen restaurants- I'd recommend the miso over shoyu if you're that sensitive. It was not as overwhelming as some reviews said - i drank half the bowl without feeling thirsty. The pork isn't dry it's just a very lean cut as compared to the fattier pieces most ramen shops serve. Still flavorful and moist (for a lean cut). Think of it like a moist chicken breast version of pork. If you can do that - you can do this bowl of ramen. Someone said the noodles were overcooked - mine were al dente for the entire 15 minutes I took eating them. The veggies and nori were adequately crunchy and fresh. The egg was actually jammy for me and not overcooked- another miss for some people? The karaage was surprisingly chicken breast instead of the thigh I'm used to but a moist chicken breast. It's not battered so it's NOT crispy - it feels more like a very soft light fry and like chik-fila nugget texture. Served with a mayo and shichimi togarashi dip. It's like 7 pieces so I'd recommend sharing. Again - not the worst and not the best - but adequately satisfying. Giving it 4 stars because it is unlikely you're going to find a solid ramen place in QC like this.

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it fell a little short of expectations. After reading such high reviews and also we just so happen to be in Quebec city during one of the three nights a week they opened, we decided we definitely needed to try it. It was a busy restaurant and we had to wait outside for a table, and they constantly had take out orders. I liked the atmosphere and vibes at from the restaurant as it really felt like a ramen bar and they had a good selection of drinks. The servers were very nice even considering we didn't speak French. We ordered two ramens and the food came out quickly. I found both the soup bases were not brothy but instead more like salty water, especially the shoyu one. I also found the two pork cha shus really dry and frankly really small in size. The broth and the cha shu are usually the highlights of good ramen to me and both of these were very medicore here. This could be a nice place to hang out with friends if I lived here but just for food unfortunately next time I would definitely hold back my ramen cravings until I'm back home.

The miso ramen there was ok. It was a 40 min long line, and the ramen wasn't at the level with that. The ambiance inside was a little more packed than one would like.

So after eating so many Quebecois food in two days, we were in the mood for something familiar in the form of Ramen. There were only like 3 options for ramen in Quebec so we chose this place bc of the reviews and that it was a couple blocks away from our place. We. Were. Disappointed. We shared one large spicy miso ramen and a small shoyu ramen between the three of us. The flavor was just not there. The shoyu one might have a little bit more flavor compared to the spicy miso, but I kept getting more and more upset with each slurp thinking and hoping maybe I was just wrong about each previous slurp, but it did not hit the spot at all. I don't really consider myself a ramen snob at all, but well maybe I am. We finished our sake and went on our way with each bowl still half full. One extra star because the service wasn't bad, even though our original waitress forgot our sake order in the beginning, she was still polite. But when it comes to ramen, this ain't it, Quebec.

Excellent service. We ordered take away and it was packaged so thoughtfully and even had instructions how to best enjoy the ramen (very much appreciated!) Came on a weekday and walked in to place order. The restaurant was lil busy. Great broth for non tonkatsu/milky rich broth. Generous portion. Noodles were bit too soft for me, im sure they taste better when enjoyed dine-in . Give it a try!

The staff is friendly and service was relatively prompt considering we were the only ones dining at the time. However, judging purely on the food, the shoyu soup I ordered was VERY salty, the egg was barely soft boiled like a traditional ramen bowl would have it, if anything it was basically hard boiled, the cha shu was pretty tasteless as well. Maybe because I'm from Toronto I have other ramen places to compare it too, but for the price and quantity, I'd say this is a hard pass unless you're looking for a very westernized style of "ramen"

I went there on a Saturday night as a group of 4. The staff were very nice and welcoming, they greeted us right away. This restaurant was recommended by my brother, and when we decided to show up at 5 to have no line-up (as told by the reviews) The most liked ramen was the Miso, followed by the spicy Miso, followed by the vegetarian ramen. The chicken in the spicy miso was very dry though... I agree the Miso Ramen was tasty. The vegetable ramen lacked a bit of taste, and I was therefore disappointed: I had two other people taste it and agree with me. I asked for hot sauce and was charged 1$ but was not told that I was gonna be charged for that until I saw it on my bill. Everyone really liked their plate, well more than I did so that's why I decided to give it a 4 (it was 4/4/5/3). Overall, it's a nice spot in QC city and we would go back. The restaurant was full by 5:30, so arrive early if you do not want to wait :)

Restaurant japonais authentique... On s'en aperçoit dès qu'on franchit le seuil de la porte en entendant crier "irasshaimase" mais aussi à la décoration et au délicieux bouillon !

Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ok I think people wait outside in long lines for this place because it's one of the only ramen/Asian places in the city? The reviews were so good, so my family and I waited here for about 30-45min to get ramen. The staff was super nice & friendly, offering to push tables together for our group of 5. The ramen itself is salty. And generally average ramen. But I come from California, so maybe I've just had better? But you can tell when ramen is quality or just salty, and unfortunately this was super salty. I didn't finish my bowl :( We also got the mochi dessert and it was super average. It's like mochi you can buy at a grocery store, and they don't give you much. Ugh I wish the food was better because the people are just so nice!!!

This restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine. My hubby is Japanese and he was very pleased with both appetizers and ramen dishes which we ordered. The wait to be sitted at a table was about 20 minutes long but the excellent food was worth the wait. We are visiting Qiebec City from Philadelphia, and we are very pleasantly surprised to have found a real Japanese restaurant in this city. The cooks definitely know what they are doing here. We are so glad that we stopped by for a great meal at this restaurant.

A warm and inviting Ramen restaurant in the St Roche neighborhood. We enjoyed hearty, flavorful bowls of ramen perfect for a 40-degree, windy fall day in Quebec City. Always crowded but the staff does it best to accommodate. Very affordable. Very flavorful!

Very authentic Japanese ramen! The pork slices are less fat than the ones I had in Japan but it's healthier as well. Though you have to wait in line to get in, the wait is totally worthwhile. It's the place where I would like to come when I'm craving for Asian food.

The appetizers were good. However, if you are a fan of ramen, I highly suggest you shouldn't eat here. Ramen were very salty, no flavors at all. Service were ok, everyone were very friendly.

1. Location: Outside of old Quebec. But mot too far.. about 10min away. 3.5/5 2. Quality/Taste: We ordered Kariage, Agedasi, Takoyaki, Chahan, Soyu and Miso Ramens. All of them were excellent and so tasty! 5/5 3. Service: Very very kind and well served! 5/5. 4. Atmosphere: small and very busy! But still comfortable and warm. 5/5 5. Price: Very reasonable. 5/5. # Strongly recommend this place. Very Japanese home made food taste. # I should took some pics but there were so many people and busy...simply forgot..I guess I was too hungry.

Best ramen I've ever had! I am a vegetarian so it's usually hard to find. Also the shrimp tofu dumplings were so delicious. I will definitely order again.

The presentation was good, but tastewise it was not the Ramen that I would give a 5 star for. The soup was a bit thin. I would have given a dollar extra tips if I wasn't told to pay extra for a squeeze of chili sauce.

Absolutely one of the best restaurants in Québec! Tried to eat for dinner, but the line was out the door. Came the next day for lunch and figured out what all the fuss was about. Wonderful and authentic ramen in a cool, hip space. Owner was fantastic and talked with us for a while. Go early or expect to wait. If you have to wait, it's worth it!

Context is everything when judging a restaurant. If Tora-Ya (Tiger Shop?) were located in my previous city (Lille, France) I would be giving it an instant 5 stars because 1) there are zero ramen spots in Lille, and 2) restaurants with this kind of personality and homey charm are rare in that unfortunate part of the world. Now, if Tora-Ya were located in Japan, I could not tell you how it would compare to your standard local ramen establishment there. I'll leave that to the Japanese visitors and immigrants to Quebec City to determine. What I'm most inclined to do then is judge this place against the many fine ramen restaurants I enjoyed as an NYC inhabitant of the mid-2000s. That's why I'm giving Tora-Ya four stars, where in other contexts I very well may be giving it five stars or even three stars. As others have noted Tora-ya tends to fill up quickly, so the best approach you can take for dinner is to show up at around 5:10 pm after all of the seats have been grabbed up by the first-wave, eager beaver crowd. If you timed it well, you'll find yourself heading up the line of second-wavers. I know, it seems dumb to show up intentionally late, but here me out. If you pout innocently without muttering or giving the stinky eye, one of the servers, struck with pity, will offer you a pint while you wait, to which you will say: "That's a thing? Fuck yes." And now you get to spend the next 30 minutes sipping your lager in the warmth of the entrance, grimacing through the window at all the losers queued up outside. That's right: losers standing in the cold without beer. Eventually, someone will finish their meal and you'll sit down to order sides of kimchi, kara age, and those warm little octopus balls with brown sauce. You should probably also order a soy sauce-based ramen-with-everything (Ômori Shôyu) since it's not much more expensive than the other ramens-with-not-everything. I have to be honest, I enjoyed the sides and the beer much more than the main dish. Again, I'm comparing this food experience to all of the giant, delicious ramen bowls I tucked into back in my NYC days. This just wasn't the same standard. Still, some Japanese dude or gal will probably tell me that this is exactly how the ramen is served in Japan and the stuff I was eating in midtown was yuppie overkill. So be it. Context is everything.

Small cozy ramen shop, price is budget friendly. We have ramen and one fried rice (with small salad aside).

We ordered outputs ball, fired chicken and 2 miso Raman. The outputs balls are well cooked, taste perfectly. Love them and the noodles are delicious. Especially the servers are very nice and cute. Love it.

What a wonderful local treat! We only speak English, but despite the French only menu, the staff made sure we understood and enjoyed. The ramen was fabulous! No reservations, and there was a line out the door on a rainy Tuesday... but it moved quickly.

Great spot for ramen. The Shoyu was delicious and not overfilling. The moshi dessert was flavorful and the place has an awesome energetic atmosphere. Service was good and the Sake with the meal was perfect. It was a great family night out.

I'm from southern CA where I have tried lots of ramen. I have not gone to japan to try ramen so I'm not sure if I'm the most accurate person to judge this place. However, waiting in the cold in 30 degree weather for 45 min for a table, my entire family agreed the food was the worth the wait. I agree with previous posts that the food was too salty and I consider myself to eat pretty salty compared to the average person. Noodles were a lot thinner than I'm used to.

Quebec is lucky to have this gem! We came here twice during our visit from Vancouver. Both appetizers we got (tako yaki & albacore aburi) were excellent. Their summer special Hiyashi Chuka (cold ramen) was also tasty - I recommend the shoyu flavour. Ramen is done right also. Chashu was smaller than what I'm used to, but it was still delicious. Kimchi ramen comes with chicken breast meat, not chashu. The staff is very friendly. They have a decent selection of shochu (Japanese drink). It's usually pretty busy. Overall, it was an authentic experience!

The service was great but the soups for the ramen we ordered were a bit bland. The pork meat was tough to chew. The dish had a nice presentation but can benefit from more flavour.

Good place to go if you want to try out Japanese ramen in Quebec. Read in an article that this is the best ramen place in Quebec which might be true, however compared to other places you I have been this is not the best. It's still good and if you want ramen and are in Quebec then you should go. Prices are very reasonable and service is quick and friendly.

YUM. There will be a line but worth the wait. A local's favorite and always full by noon. Come at 11:30 or early dinner at 5:00 for no wait. We had tapas style plates this time. Everything was wonderful, service was great, very authentic Japanese.

Amazing! My partner and I ordered two appetizers (Japanese style chicken and pork dumplings) and two mains of ramen. Very generous portions and very delicious. With all that food and a drink each it was ~68$. Despite waiting in line outside for 25 minutes, everything was great. Definitely worth the wait.

This is a small but cozy place, we really enjoyed the ramen and the gyozas. Our waiter explained the menu and the service was good.

I went there on a Thursday around 7pm and it was packed. There were a few people waiting in line. It well worth the waiting time though. Their ramen tastes great!

Super service, excellent food and reasonable price! Love the place and will return for sure. Had the gyoza and yoki soba and tozai typhoon

This place is definitely as good as it gets. The service was probably the best I have had anywhere (especially for the price). We sampled three different sakis before choosing one, and split dumplings, kimchi and fried tofu in addition to splitting ramen. The broth was tremendous. They bumped Cypress Hill around closing time as they started to clean up, which made me love the place even more. As a side note, this place was run by all women. Not even a guy cleaning dishes. I thought this was awesome and you just never see that in the restaurant business.

Authentic, delicious ramen noodle house. We were warmly welcomed and assisted by the staff. Our server helped us understand the French menu. They have vegetarian options, which is unusual for ramen. Enjoyed Gyoza appetizer. Casual atmosphere and good prices. Lunch entrees were between $12 and $15 and were generous portions.

Kimchi ramen was a bit salty but it was essentially authentic. Portion size of the tapas can be a bit bigger. The location is nice.

Hands down the best noodles I've ever had in my life. The staff was very kind and accommodating, and the food was absolutely amazing. The menu was in French only, but the staff was more than willing to go over the whole thing. You really can't go wrong though, even if you don't know what you're ordering it's bound to be good. Absolutely amazing restaurant.

Just want to inform future visitors: their shoyo ramen soup base doesn't seem/taste like pork-broth-based.. I personally really dislike the soup base that pretty much tastes like a little bit soy sauce + water...takoyaki is really good, so I'd give it 3 rather than 2 stars...