Neotokyo earns praise for an immersive cyberpunk atmosphere that feels like stepping into a Tokyo ramen shop straight out of a Blade Runner inspired world, with bold neon lighting and a futuristic vibe. The menu features a strong mix of broth ramen, mazemen, vegan options and a brothless variant, with generous portions and generally solid value for Montreal. While the staff are friendly and efficient when the place isn’t crowded, the busy crowds can mean long waits since it is largely first come, first served during peak hours. Overall the dishes are flavorful and well balanced, with standout items such as Tonkotsu ramen, Mazemen and Takoyaki, and the drinks and ambience are noted as positive complements. Together these elements make Neotokyo a memorable and often recommended stop for ramen lovers visiting downtown Montreal.
Par où commencer? Connaisseur de resto japonais à Paris (quartier Opéra), celui-ci est largement dans le haut du panier. Service impeccable & ambiance inspirée d'un film célèbre que j'adore, n'ont fait que parfaire l'expérience culinaire exceptionnelle que j'ai eu. La spécialité maison (ramen sans bouillon) est succulente!!!!! Comme le reste de ce que j'ai pu prendre sur la carte 🤩🤩🤩 & les cocktails sont fait avec beaucoup d'amour!!! Je recommande extrêmement vivement si vous cherchez à passer un excellent moment à deux ou à plusieurs!!!
For Montreal ramen it was very good. As we just got back from Japan we're hesitant to eat Japanese food here since we know it will never measure up, but this was very satisfying. Tonkatsu ramen: broth lacked some depth, noodles lacked some chew, but the porc was incredibly tender & tasty, egg was probably the best ramen egg I've ever had, & the bamboo had great flavour. Staff was friendly & the vibe is cool. Overall I'd go back
Oct 4, 2024
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Très bel ambiance, cool & relax. À noter qu'on ne peut pas réserver pour une soirée mais arrivé sur place, nous avons dû attendre 20 minutes pour qu'une table pour 8 se libére. Le personnel est très très sympathique. Nos coups de coeur : l'entrée de bouchées de pieuvre, le plats sans bouillon végé, & leur plat sans bouillon le premier sur le menu (je ne me rappelle plus du nom) Les moins : l'entrée de tofu, les ramens au bacon. Notre facture était de +/- 180$ pour 8 personnes sans alcool. C'est vraiment raisonnable. Merci, nous reviendrons :)
I've grown to love mazemen, as a flavorful & less fat-heavy alternative to ramen, but it's hard to find. So when I heard that Neotokyo specializes in the dish, I decided to swing by for dinner. The futuristic decor is a fun touch & the staff are friendly, & I was very happy with my food. I ordered the Neotokyo house mazemen & the cucumber salad, & both were delicious & reasonably priced. I'll be back!
Sep 12, 2024
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Why does ramen have to be so expensive in Mtl?!?! Granted: Neo Tokyo offers a nice rich & creamy broth without seeing an oily film over the soup nor feeling bad oily feel in mouth. Great char siu too! & the egg is definitely one of the better ones I've had in Mtl. Good job. But why the heck so expensive in Mtl?!?! Also ordered the Très Spicy Mazemen with lamb. Très good taste & good amount of lamb. It comes with a glass of soy milk to manage the heat BUT...very disappointing heat. Anyone who loves peppers & respects the heat will know the Korean buldak instant noodles. If you use the whole pack of spicy seasonning for the buldak (& you like it that spicy because the truth is that all we need is heat) then the très spicy mazemen is like 1/8 of that heat...maybe 1/10. So go ahead, eat the mazemen & don't be afraid to take out your contact lenses from your eyes without washing your hands if you need to after finishing slurpping these noodely friendlies. & then there is the spicy karaage (or should we simply say tangy karaage...no real heat here again)...big pieces, good ratio protein & batter, well fried, smothered in yummy sauce yet still crispy BUT why costco dehydrated cranberries & pumpkin seeds (or are they pepitas). Weird garnish. Cheapens it. I would do without or find something better. Don't need that tartness or nuttyness. Otherwise, great cyber punk atmosphere. You'd think you're in a Blade Runner set. Kuddos! Beers are decently priced. Acceptable. Service is good but almost too present...We don't need the waiter to come back so often. Just been there once so not sure if that's how they wait or if the one waiter we had.
Having experienced this place at the start of our Montreal road trip, we returned on our last leg before heading home. We can report that the tonkotsu ramen was equally good the second time round. We also tried the very spicy lamb mazemen & although I could take the heat, certain spices just make my head sweat. Really tasty! The extra surprise this time was the fish cake which was a lovely starter.
Ambience is great! We were at the bar each time. Love looking at them cooking. Vegetarian ramen was good Eggplant 🍆 dish was very very good! Ramen was decent
Many moons ago, I came across Kinton Ramen in Chicago. I was looking forward to finding one in Montreal, but then I got distracted & came across this ramen-ya! Neo Tokyo had a little bit of that underground grunginess that you see in many Japanese manga/anime & sci-fi films. It transports you into that pseudo Matrix set. Our hostess (I think she is Meriem, at least that's what the bill said. Sorry, I should have asked;) was jokingly asking us if we want the French or English version of her services. Regretfully my français est très mal. So we went with English. The selection of appetizers were fantastic. Japanese fusion, they would not be out of place in any top Japanese restaurants: Spicy Karaage Nasu Agebidash Agedashi Tofu Kimchi Tsukemono You can really sense the various textures & depths of flavour. Then the main event: Tonkotsu! I have religiously tried many places from Japan, US, UK & it is a real skill to combine both the right noodles & the broth. Neo Tokyo hits that bulls eye on both counts. The firmness of the noddles & the richness of the broth were both exceptional! The creaminess is so smooth. Your inner noodle-self will thank you profusely!
Aug 26, 2024
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Perfect restaurant. Hits all criteria perfectly. Vibe, food, staff's friendliness, whatever criteria you set they will satisfy. Had spicy karaage, miso truffle, tonkotsu, chicken ramen, & the mazemen, & all of them were top tier. Highly HIGHLY recommend
Really cool decor for a restaurant for sure! Unfortunately, the food was not exactly up to par considering the price point in my opinion. Takoyaki was tasty, nothing negative about it. The Mezamen I thought tasted ok & is a nice option. The Tonkotsu ramen was the most unfortunate as it made my friend sick & tasted odd. I do not know if they put some sort of cream or milk in the broth but it tasted as though cream had not been tempered in the broth properly & curdled, which is too bad. I value a restaurant's food above all else which is why I am only giving 3 stars, but we otherwise had a good service & the atmosphere was fun.
Neotokyo has turned into my favourite ramen spot in town due to their delicious mazemen. These brothless ramen dishes are simply delicious & unique. It is a place close to my heart as I love the cyberpunk aesthetic. I wish it included references to a variety of media in the genre, but of course it's mostly based on Akira. The first time I came here a while back, I wasn't too impressed, but they have really improved their menu over time, forcing me to edit my review & give it 5 stars. These days I would easily recommend this place as somewhere you have to go if you visit the city.
