Ramen Isshin serves authentic Japanese noodle dishes characterized by complex, deep-flavored broths and meticulously prepared ingredients. The menu centers on traditional techniques, offering signature bowls like the red miso ramen that balance savory richness with precise spice levels. Thick, chewy noodles are crafted to provide the ideal texture for absorbing the concentrated essence of slow-simmered pork or vegetable bases. Patrons observe an open kitchen environment where focus remains on the rapid, consistent execution of classic recipes. Every bowl incorporates fresh toppings including seasoned bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and soft-boiled eggs marinated to perfection. This establishment prioritizes the integrity of traditional ramen preparation while maintaining a focused selection of appetizers and sides that complement the main noodle offerings. Consistency and technical proficiency define the culinary approach found at this noodle house.
Ramen Isshin offers a highly regarded dining experience frequently praised for its authentic, rich, and flavorful broths, particularly the spicy miso and roasted garlic shoyu varieties. Guests consistently highlight the generous portion sizes, perfectly textured noodles, and the quality of sides like gyoza and takoyaki. While the atmosphere is generally described as cozy, welcoming, and reminiscent of Japan, service experiences can vary, ranging from exceptionally attentive and kind to occasionally slow or disorganized during busy periods. Despite minor feedback regarding salt levels or serving temperatures, the majority of visitors consider it a top destination for comfort food in the city, frequently noting the value and overall consistency of the meals provided.
Overall good vegan ramen (a bit too salty for me) to fulfill your tasty needs ✨ I liked the kale vegan noodles, & thick ones were good too! Wish you had a zero alcohol beer tho
This ramen shop is absolutely incredible! The broth is rich, flavorful, & deeply satisfying-perfectly balanced between savory & umami. The noodles have just the right chewiness, & the chashu (braised pork) is so tender it melts in your mouth. The soft-boiled egg was marinated to perfection with a creamy yolk.
The atmosphere is cozy & authentic, with friendly staff who make you feel welcome. The menu has great variety, & every dish we tried was delicious. Highly recommend the tonkotsu ramen & gyoza!
If you love authentic Japanese ramen, this place is a gem. Will definitely be coming back! 10/10! 🍜✨
Jul 23, 2025
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One of the best ramens in Montreal! We got the Dragon Rouge, Shoyu with pork, & the gyozas to share, & all were delicious. The noodles were perfectly al dente.
You are immediately greeted at the front door & told to sit anywhere you like. As it was my first time, the waitress took the time to explain the whole menu to me. Small alterations request to the dish were accepted without a problem. I chose the Red Ramen & it was delicious. The broth was extremely flavourful & the Ramen noodles were tasty & chewy without being bloating or too filling. I finished with a beautiful decorated mango mochi dessert. The atmosphere was cozy in a modern quick diner environment. Very high quality ingredients & service attention.
If you're looking for a cozy spot with flavorful ramen, this place delivers. The broth is rich, the noodles have great texture, & the toppings are fresh & well-balanced. Service is quick & friendly, & the atmosphere is inviting. Definitely worth a visit!
I am Japanese & a big fan of ramen, but this place has impressed me the most among all the ramen shops I've tried in Montreal. The type of noodles changes depending on the soup, & they were so firm & tasty that they were delicious even on their own. Today, I had the Miso & Shoyu ramen, but next time, I'll try the Shio ramen as well. I would also like to add that the bright & friendly staff provide excellent service, & you won't hesitate to leave a tip. haha! Their smiles will make your meal even more enjoyable.
Lovely little ramen place with vegan options ! The food was fantastic, garlic edamame were wow (you need to ask without fish sauce) & the potato & corn fritters are vegan too. Ramen were delicious, they use kale pasta for the vegan version & I would have never guessed that it was kale ! My only complaint would be that the waitress wasn't aware of the menu ; at first when I asked for the vegan options she said nothing is vegan, only vegetarian... so then I asked what about kale noodles with the vegetarian ramen no egg, & she had to ask, when a big advertisement was promoting « vegan vibes » with the ramen bowls. Other than that I loved the ambience & you can order online directly to place your order. Ohhh but the little table lamps weren't working, that made me sad 🥹 but I would def go back, you just always have to be careful !
Ayant récemment revenu de Toronto & les restaurants là-bas il y en a pleins presque à tous les coins de rues. Les nouilles Ramen là-bas sont excellentes & j'avais envie de retrouver un équivalent à Montréal. L'accès & le stationnement n'est évidemment pas évident avec les rues à sens uniques partout, travaux & les places de stationnement sont rares. Nous sommes allés vers l'heure du midi pensant que ce serait bondé mais heureusement non. Nous avons été bien accueilli immédiatement & diriger à une table. Le menu ce fait via notre téléphone cellulaire en scan le code QR. Nous avons eu l'aide du serveur pour bien choisir notre plat. Les bols arrivent rapidement sur un plateau, je suis agréablement surpris !!!! Tout est bon malgré que j'aurais aimé que ce soit 25% moins salé, je crois que si on pouvait choisir le degré de sel ajouté serait vraiment intéressant. Note négative, la musique pourrait être à un volume plus bas, la musique forte j'aime pas trop. On est obligé de parler plus fort pour rien. Je recommande cet endroit sympathique pour de bonnes nouilles Ramen 🍜 Having recently returned from Toronto & the restaurants there are plentiful on almost every street corner. The Ramen noodles there are excellent & I wanted to find an equivalent in Montreal. Access & parking is obviously not easy with one-way streets everywhere, roadworks & parking spaces are rare. We went around lunchtime thinking it would be crowded but luckily not. We were welcomed immediately & directed to a table. The menu is done via our cell phone by scanning the QR code. We had help from the waiter to choose our dish. The bowls arrive quickly on a tray, I am pleasantly surprised!!!! Everything is good although I would have liked it to be 25% less salty, I think that if we could choose the degree of salt added would be really interesting. Negative note, the music could be at a lower volume, I don't really like loud music. We have to speak louder for nothing. I recommend this nice place for good Ramen noodles 🍜
