Overall, reviews highlight IKU Ramen for flavorful broths, generous portions, and a cozy cat themed atmosphere. Ramen options like miso, spicy miso, shoyu with chicken, black garlic, and tonkotsu are consistently described as tasty and well balanced, with some noting rich broths and tender toppings. Service is frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and speedy, and the intimate, cat decorated space adds charm, even though seating can feel compact and a few comments mention warmth or a lack of air conditioning. Many reviewers find good value and reliable comfort in the bowls, while a minority point to occasional blandness in certain broths or a desire for deeper umami.
Très bon ramen, j'ai connu y'a 2 ans peu de temps après l'ouverture alors que visitait une amie resident à Verdun. Je viens d'y retourner, partant de Villeray parce j'avais souvenir que c'était très bon. & généreux comme portion.
& ça l'est autant sinon plus qu'à mon souvenir.
En plus l'ambiance est encore plus sympathique & cute avec toutes ces images & figurines de chats dispersées ci & là dans le restaurant.
Tout pour dire que je recommande que vous soyez du quartier ou non. 😍
Overall I had a great experience at IKU Ramen overall 4.5/5
So I work in the area & decided to try Iku Ramen on a rainy Monday cause it felt like that kind of day.
Walk inside not a giant place but warm with nice aesthetic touches. I thought the glass was frosted for privacy but it was just steam fogging it up but hey a win is a win .
Sit anywhere you want, & they have an interested layout where the inside is shaped like the letter m, with private bar seatings on the outside & a few dining tables inside .
Host very friendly, attentiveand helpful with the menu & options. Menu itself is simple & pretty short , just 1 double sided sheet which had plenty of options.
I like a bit of spice so was recommend the Tan Tan & grabbed some imperial rolls cause, fat is a choice not an accident, that's called commitment.
The order was brought very quickly which is great when ur on a tight window for lunch. Imperial rolls were just fine but the ramen was excellent, visually & taste wise. Well seasoned porc, spciy but still tasty & well balanced broth to content ratio.
Excellente découverte sur Wellington à Verdun ! Chez Iku Ramen, tout est réuni pour passer un super moment : les ramen sont vraiment savoureux, avec un bouillon riche & réconfortant, & les nouilles udon sont tout aussi excellentes (texture parfaite, bien généreuses).
Gros coup de coeur aussi pour les mochis, délicieux & très bien faits: une super touche sucrée pour finir.
Le tout avec un service sympathique & convivial, on se sent bien accueilli dès l'arrivée. Je recommande sans hésiter !
Dec 13, 2025
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This place is a hidden gem! The decor was cat themed & super cute. It's a very small, cozy & calm space. The food was very good too. The Uchicha Ramen is very delicious & rich. However, the Tonkotsu lacked richness & depth of flavor. The noodles were bouncy & chewy which was nice. The karaage was also very good though. We would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!
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.
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.
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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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!
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.
Apr 11, 2025
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Belle découverte. Nous vous recommandons le ramen TanTan pour ceux & celles qui aime l'épicé & le ramen tonkatsu à l'air noir. La serveuse était très attentionnée.
Le lieu est tellement mignon ! La jeune femme qui nous as accueillis étaient d'une gentillesse & d'un professionalisme AWESOME ! Concernant les plats , le chef maitrise parfaitement son art ! Je recommande fortement.
Les meilleurs Ramen. Si vous aimez épicé je vous conseille le Tan Tan 🍜. Le personnel est toujours gentil & le service est rapide. Bonne portion pour le prix. Je vous le recommande.
