Specializing in Mazemen (brothless ramen), our restaurant offers a bold and modern take on Japanese ramen. Mazemen is served without soup, allowing the rich sauce, aromatic oils, and thick noodles to fully coat every bite. Designed to be mixed before eating, it delivers deeper flavors and a more satisfying texture than traditional ramen. Alongside our signature mazemen, we also offer a small selection of carefully crafted ramen and Japanese comfort dishes — simple, focused, and made for flavor.
Kotora Ramen is described as a warm, compact spot with cute decor and a friendly staff, where mazemen and ramen options like tonkotsu and unagi are praised for flavor and texture and the overall experience feels comforting, with some reviews noting a bit of Japan in Montreal. The vibe is often described as cozy and welcoming, the decor is praised, and the service is frequently highlighted as nice, though the space is small and seating can be limited, sometimes requiring a wait. Some dishes are noted as too salty, cold, or lacking in toppings or freshness, with a few instances of reheated meals, while other orders like shrimp tempura, karaage or gyozas receive praise. Overall, the place is recommended for mazemen and ramen, offering a mix of standout and average experiences, but consistency varies and portions or temperatures can be a concern.
Petit restau super cute & propre.
Nous avons pris des mazemen & les deux étaient très savoureux & équilibrés en termes de goût. Petite mention spéciale pour Le tonkutsu. Personnel très sympathique.
Petit bémol : entrée très peu fournie pour le prix.
May 9, 2026
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Good service & as far as I know they are the only restaurant serving mazemen. Garlic taste is very prominent so if you like fried garlic, this is your spot.
J'ai pris le mazemen au porc miso. C'était bon, mais ça aurait été mieux avec un peu plus de garniture ou de légumes. En revanche, l'employée qui était au comptoir (le vendredi soir) était absolument adorable!
first time trying mazemen was good, the tonkatzu meat was tasty but not enough meat! karage was better than other karage I tried & different taste, but only for pieces.
decor is really cute, small seating space & can watch the street. friendly service. mais the food was just okay, i had a little eggshell in mine. not the best ramen, but not bad. i recommend the mazemen - that was good.
Mar 21, 2026
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Nous avons goûté au mazemen au porc épicé, tonkotsu ramen & poulet karaage. Tout était délicieux & le service était impeccable. Nous reviendrons certainement! 😊
