Reviews describe Iku Ramen as a cozy, cat themed, compact spot with a welcoming and attentive staff and a calm atmosphere. The menu features bowls like Shoyu with chicken, spicy miso, black garlic, and tonkotsu, all praised for balanced broths, chewy noodles, and generous toppings. Desserts such as mochi and matcha tiramisu are noted as pleasant bonuses. Service is consistently described as friendly and helpful, with moments of exceptional care, though occasional understaffing or crowded times are mentioned. The interior decor and cat motifs spark delight and contribute to a charming, intimate vibe, while a few notes mention heat in the dining area or that some broths could be richer. Many readers call it a hidden gem and a top ramen pick, with strong takeout and dine-in experiences and good value. Overall, Iku Ramen is described as tasty, comforting, and worth trying for ramen fans.
It's cramped & the ramen itself was a little bland. The meat of the tonkatsu wasn't a bit overcooked & the broth itself was bland. The service was decent but they're understaffed. Overall, there are other ramen shops I'd recommend in the neighborhood instead.
It was around 18$ for a bowl of ramen, which is an acceptable price considering the portion served. The service here is absolutely incredible. The waiter was incredibly friendly throughout the whole meal & was really thoughtful. He was giving stickers & candies to the children & even thinking ahead for the customers that were sitting at a harder spot to serve. Most surprisingly, he was holding the door for the customers which was lovely. The food itself was decent. While I enjoyed the nice clear & flavourful soup, I feel like it wasn't thick or flavourful enough to adequately complement the noodles. The noodles were also a bit too soft for my liking, I usually prefer the noodles with a bit more elasticity. The toppings were great though! I quite enjoyed their marinated eggs that were bursting in flavours & their grilled chicken that was prepared in such a different fashion than other restaurants. The chicken was sliced into smaller pieces prior to grilling which made the enjoyable crunchy texture more spread out & the chicken was also tender inside which was great. While I absolutely loved the interior design that was cat themed, I feel like the atmosphere wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been because we were suffocating a bit from the heat since the restaurant did not have AC.
J'ai voulu essayer un autre restaurant ramen. Celui-ci fut sélectionné grâce aux notes des internautes. Dès l'arrivée, on a remarqué que c'était petit. À peine une douzaine de places assises. Le poulet Kaarage est arrivé très chaud, croustillant & avec la mayonnaise épicée, c'était un bon début. Le gyoza était bon sans être extra. & le ramen Tonkutsu était bon aussi. 3 morceaux de porc! En somme un 4 étoiles pour la bouffe. Le service est très rapide.
Amazing ramen best I've ever had the service is amazing & super friendly. The atmosphere is nice good soft music & beautiful decorations. I highly recommend the Uchiha ramen it is a bit spicy but really excellent.
Wow, we brought our two young boys for Ramen & the fella serving us couldn't have been more generous & relaxed. A wonderful low key & very accommodating ramen experience that makes me want to come back. The ramen was good too!
Had an amazing experience at iku ramen! First the food was absolutely amazing i ate every last kernal of corn in my delicious black garlic ramen with golden noodles 🍜 it was a mouthful of deliciousness with every single bite. It might sound like an exaggeration but trust me ... it was that good.
I love ramen soup ... in this place it is outstanding. &! The place is cool with little miniature toy cat figures making cute poses placed around the dining area.
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Their Shoyu ramen (with grilled chicken) is the best I had all across Montreal. We come back very often & they are always consistently good. They now have a Matcha tiramisu that is flabbergasting. Ridiculously worth every penny everytime we go there.
The best ramen in Montreal!!! Having tasted ramen in Japan, I was struggling to find a good ramen place here because they are all too fatty or salty. Here the ramen is always perfect, the taste is completely balanced & we are never disappointed. Plus, the staff is super friendly & awesome!! I would give 6 stars if I could, highly recommend this place!
Apr 25, 2025
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First of all, the ramen is amazing here, it never disappoints, the ambiance is also so cute. I love the cat-paw cozies on the spoons. Also they are simply so nice. I went to pick up some soup to-go because I was sick & the person working noticed that I wasn't feeling well & offered me a free mochi ice cream ❤? I was so touched by the gesture - thank you! Love the Ramen!
Probably one of the best ramen places in Montreal. My kid loves ramen, so we checked out most ramen restaurants in town, & this one is one of the best. It is a small restaurant with one person seeming to be both the cook & the server. But the ramen was very good. I recommend the garlic oil option.
Super service, j'ai pri le bol de ramen'Black garlic pour emporter avec un à côté de crevettes Tempura & j'ai reçu ma commande très rapidement. Mon repas étais délicieux & le service était très chaleureux.
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Iku Ramen, une pépite pour les amateurs de ramen ! 🍜✨ Ce que j'adore, c'est la possibilité de personnaliser son bol en choisissant le type de nouilles & la garniture. Les portions sont hyper copieuses, les saveurs au rendez-vous, & la présentation soignée. Le service est rapide, & le personnel adorable & très attentionné. Petit détail trop mignon : les baguettes & la cuillère sont présentées dans une petite chaussette en forme de patte de chat 🐾🥰. Une adresse incontournable pour un ramen délicieux
2025-02: service très rapide, employé très courtois, soupe ramen avec bon bouillon, un seul choix de nouilles, belles décorations de chat :-) stationnement payant disponible à côté de la porte. Stationnement avec borne de recharge électrique disponible la rue d'à côté.
