Nothing beats the steam rising from a bowl of artisan ramen when that Montreal humidity takes a break. As ramen lovers ourselves, we’re always on the hunt for that perfect, lip-smacking umami bomb, and our local dining scene certainly delivers. 

Surprisingly, you’ll find diverse ramen spots across Montreal that are worth trying! To help you find the best ones, we’ve listed the standout spots here!

Now that you’re craving authentic Japanese flavours, let us dive right in!

Ramen Category	Price Range (CAD)	Typical Inclusions
Standard / Classic Bowls	CA$16.95–CA$19.95	Classic shoyu, shio, or standard tonkotsu with basic toppings
Speciality / Premium Bowls	CA$20.95–CA$24.95	Spicy miso, black garlic tonkotsu, or seafood bowls with speciality toppings

How We Reviewed

1. KINTON RAMEN SAINTE-CATHERINE X GUY

Website: https://kintonramen.com/location/sainte-catherine-x-guy/
Address: 1624 Saint-Catherine St W
Contact: (438) 387-6187
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:30 AM–10:30 PM

Kinton Ramen provides broad ramen customisation by pairing rich pork, chicken, beef, or vegetable bases with different noodle styles and seasonings. You can explore spicy, shoyu, or rich miso profiles depending on your mood.

Students looking for quick comfort food love their value combos. They bundle big bowls with crispy sides and drinks for solo eaters or groups. 

Kids can also dig into gentle chicken noodles paired with golden fries. Plus, their children’s combo includes a drink, and pork Original ramen is another option.

Plant-based diners need to stay alert, though. The five regular vegetarian bowls on the Quebec menu contain dairy, which rules them out for strict vegans. 

Customer Reviews

Excellent experience from start to finish

Excellent experience from start to finish. The ramen had a rich, well-balanced broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and fresh, generous toppings. The service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting—perfect for a relaxed meal. Definitely a place I would return to and highly recommend.

— Nestor Garcia | Google Review

My go-to place for cheap and tasty ramen

My go-to place for cheap and tasty ramen. I usually get the value meal. The pork gyozas have a nice crunch and the chicken ramen is filling, well-balanced, not too salty. Service is fast and the servers are friendly.

— Timothy Ho | Google Review

2. SANSOTEI RAMEN STE-CATHERINE

Website: https://www.sansotei.com/
Address: 370 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Contact: (514) 504-5151
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, Sunday, 11:00 AM–9:30 PM; Thursday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–10:30 PM

Seafood lovers looking for something unique will love the signature tomato ramen at Sansotei Ramen. This flavourful bowl comes with tender chashu, shiitake mushrooms, a jammy egg, and a Hokkaido scallop.

The pork-bone broth is made fresh daily, creating a rich and velvety base for the ramen. You can also choose between thick or thin noodles, depending on the texture you prefer.

We spoke with a regular at the counter who said ordering kaedama, an extra serving of hot noodles, is a must for soaking up the remaining savoury soup.

Just keep in mind that the shop closes early from Sunday to Wednesday at 9:30 p.m., so late-night diners may need to plan their visit earlier in the evening.

Customer Reviews

An exceptional product clearly prepared with pride and quality

An exceptional product clearly prepared with pride and quality.

The Tonkotsu pork is the best that I have experienced. Slow cooked, lightly seared, tender and bursting with flavour.

Service was friendly. Beverage options include local Japanese-style beer. Several sake choices are offered.

The ramen ingredients were well balanced and tasty. Noodles seemed fresh and had great consistency.

The bar bench at the front window offered pleasant people-watching on a busy Sunday.

Bilingual service.

— Steven Tanaka | Google Review

One of the best ramen restaurants I’ve tried

One of the best ramen restaurants I’ve tried. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I ate here twice during my three-day visit to Montreal.

I tried the Tonkotsu Noir as well as the ramen-and-rice set, and both were excellent. The service was good, and the restaurant itself was comfortable and pleasant.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for great ramen or Asian food in St Catherine area.

— Alan Karyono | Google Review

3. RAMEN ISSHIN VERDUN

Website: https://ramenisshin.com/location/verdun
Address: 3876 Wellington St.
Contact: (514) 769-8989
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 11:30 AM–8:30 PM; Thursday–Sunday, 11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Deep wok aromas hit you as soon as you walk into Ramen Isshin. Their signature Red Miso ramen starts with crisp vegetables, sake, and red-and-white miso wok-fried together, then piping-hot tonkotsu broth is added.

If you want to switch things up, try the stone-bowl tsukemen dipping noodles or the nutty black sesame tantan. There are also soothing chicken broths if you’d prefer something lighter than the rich pork base.

With so much variety, this spot is a casual alternative to the city’s Japanese fine-dining restaurants when you’re craving a warm, comforting bowl.

However, diners with celiac disease should take extra care. The gluten-free ramen isn’t considered celiac-safe because cross-contamination can occur, and simply choosing gluten-free noodles doesn’t remove that risk.

Customer Reviews

It’s the best ramen we’ve ever had

My husband and I come here often, it’s the best ramen we’ve ever had. We both get the original version with the hot sizzling broth whenever we come by, and it amazes us every time without fail. Friendly staff, appetizers, drinks, and dessert all to die for. Good music is always playing in here. 100% recommend!

— sky ren | Google Review

The roasted garlic shoyu ramen soup was so delicious

The roasted garlic shoyu ramen soup was so delicious! Creamy and flavorful, wow! It was my first time at this restaurant chain and definitely not my last! I also shared a plate of five fried pork dumplings with my friend, and they were fresh and tasty too. Go check it out!

— MP Juno | Google Review (Translated by Google)

4. MACHIYA RAMEN

Website: https://machiyaramen.hiraccoon.com/
Address: 1023 Rue Clark
Contact: (514) 866-3223
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–9:00 PM

Chinatown has plenty of cosy soup spots, but Machiya Ramen stands out for its tonkotsu broth, simmered for at least eight hours each day. That slow cooking creates a rich, milky soup that clings nicely to every strand of noodles.

The menu here offers plenty of variety, including fragrant black garlic, spicy seafood ramen packed with mussels and squid, and creamy plant-based bowls.

We spoke with a diner who stopped by for lunch and said adding extra seasoned egg and sweet corn made their steaming bowl even more memorable.

However, weekend visitors should note that the daily specials only run on weekdays. That means Saturday and Sunday diners can’t count on the same discounts.

Customer Reviews

One of the best ramen spots I’ve tried

This is honestly one of the best ramen spots I’ve tried.

The first thing that impressed me was the broth. It tasted completely different from most ramen places I’ve been to. It was rich, creamy, and full of flavor, but not overly salty at all. I finished almost the entire bowl of soup, and surprisingly, I didn’t feel thirsty or have that dry mouth feeling afterward like I usually do.

I chatted with the owner after the meal, and he told me the broth is made from scratch and simmered for 8 hours. That’s when everything made sense…

— Lo Luo (Lo) | Google Review

The Ramen broth is very unique and among the best I’ve tasted

Hidden Gem! Amazing spot, very clean! The Ramen broth is very unique and among the best I’ve tasted. Very friendly and Family style service, Price is very respectable for the quality. Very functional and collaborative app to ease the ordering process in the dining room. I would definitely go back and I totally recommend it.

— Jonathan Cyr | Google Review

5. YOKATO YOKABAI RAMEN

Website: https://yoka.ca/
Address: 4185 Rue Drolet
Contact: (514) 282-9991 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Thursday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–10:30 PM; Friday, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:00 PM–11:00 PM; Saturday, 11:30 AM–11:00 PM; Sunday, 11:30 AM–10:00 PM

Nothing beats the springy chew of freshly made noodles, and Yokato Yokabai makes all of their ramen noodles in-house every day. That attention to freshness comes through in every bowl, which is prepared to order.

The kitchen serves rich pork tonkotsu, an earthy mushroom-and-seaweed vegetarian broth, and nutty sesame gomami. If you’re feeling curious, you can also try a new rotating recipe each month from the head chef.

Ordering is simple too, as you fill out a paper menu to build your bowl. Plus, weekend service runs all afternoon without the weekday kitchen break.

Still, be ready to wait during busy periods. The ramen section doesn’t take table reservations, and waitlists can grow when the restaurant gets crowded.

Customer Reviews

If you enjoy ramen, this is an absolute MUST!

…The restaurant does not take reservations so we got there early to get the first seating…its a good things we did because it filled up fast! The vibe was very chill and relaxing and the service was EXCELLENT! The Ramen was fantastic and the broth was best described as a warm continous hug. Very filling meal and the passionfruit cheesecake was decadent. The service was excellent! If you enjoy ramen, this is an absolute MUST!…

— R R | Google Review

I adore their tonkotsu broth

I love the ramen here. I’ve been several times and I still love it just as much. The service is quick and efficient. I adore their tonkotsu broth; I could eat it all the time. Please open a restaurant in France! 🙏

— Tawanrung D | Google Review (Translated by Google)

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