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305 Rue Ste-Catherine O
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We decided to visit what is proudly advertised as Montreal's first Udon café-a title that immediately raises expectations &, unfortunately, also the stakes. The space itself is undeniably cute, the menu sounded promising, & the inclusion of onigiri excited us too.
We started with the miso mushroom cream udon, a dish whose name suggests depth, umami, & earthy warmth. What arrived, however, was more of a dairy-forward soliloquy. The miso was nowhere to be found, the mushrooms had apparently taken the day off, & the broth tasted exclusively like cream. To be fair, the mushrooms themselves-when encountered-were quite good, which somehow made their overall absence more tragic.
The beef udon fared better. The beef was well-cooked & nicely seasoned. The broth, however, pulled a classic bait-&-switch: it smelled rich & inviting, only to taste far more subdued than expected. Aromatically impressive, flavor-wise a bit shy.
The unagi onigiri was decent by Montreal standards, & honestly one of the safer bets on the table. If you go, I'd gently nudge you in that direction.
We noticed an impressive lineup of desserts, though we didn't partake. The café was busy, which is always a good sign, but unfortunately not a great justification for service that felt a little rushed & impatient-less'welcome in' & more'what'll it be.'
Overall, it isn't a culinary catastrophe, but it's also not a destination. If you're downtown, cold, & craving something warm, it's perfectly serviceable. Just don't go out of your way for it.
I LOVE Café Noya. The food here is so satisfying: hearty, tasty & yet not too fatty. Perfect balance as Japanese food always achieves.
The chicken katsu onigiri is seriously addicting (I could eat A LOT of those). You also can't go wrong with the creamy miso udon. Honestly, everything they have tastes fantastic.
Nous avons commandé des onigiri, udon à la crème miso & les gyudon au boeuf, c'était EXCELLENT !
Notre seul regret c'est d'avoir eu encore faim après notre repas, en effet les portions étaient relativement petites pour des plats principaux, d'où la note de 4.
I had the miso/mushroom Udon & the salmon Onigiri. I was disappointed of the Udon dish since it was literally udon in alfredo sauce. It was good but really not what I was expecting. The salmon onigiri was ok🤷?♀?
Friendly staff!
Udon creamy miso is pretty plain but good when you add meat. Unagi onigiri needed more unagi. Omurice was alright. Chashu fried rice wasn't bad. Basque cheesecake was delicious, better than the cafe nearby that specializes. Hojicha cookie was good.
A casual Japanese street food restaurant in downtown Montreal. You need to go to the counter & order/pay first. Then they'll bring the dish to your table. Tried miso cream mushroom beef udon & it was delicious! Credit cards accepted.
Une très belle ambiance! Des breuvages très bons & rafraîchissants! Le Udon à la crème miso champignon délicieux!
Je vais revenir c'est sûr pour tester leurs autres plats.
Tried it for the first time & it was good, but not exceptional. I got the Creamy Miso Udon. I couldn't really taste the miso flavour, but it was still good just a little plain. The mushrooms were marinated in a very good sauce. I would go back again & try something else.
Really great service & amazing food. My friend & I got the miso mushroom udon & the beef udon & it was delicious! I would also recommend the Hojicha latte.
Absolutely loved this place! The udon was super fresh & flavorful…perfectly chewy noodles & a rich, cozy broth. I had the beef udon & my friend got the miso, both were amazing. Chill vibes, very friendly & kind staff, & great drinks too. Definitely coming back!⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
