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Ramen Isshin

Downtown
4.4$$
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Ramen Isshin Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Ramen Isshin delivers a comprehensive experience defined by authentic Japanese noodle craft and deep, complex broths. The menu highlights signature offerings like the red miso ramen and the rich tonkotsu, which rely on traditional preparation techniques to achieve depth of flavor. Diners encounter a selection of handmade noodles tailored to specific soup bases, ensuring the perfect texture for every bowl served. Small plates such as crispy gyoza and savory karaage accompany the noodle dishes to round out the meal. The interior design reflects an utilitarian aesthetic common in traditional Japanese noodle shops, prioritizing efficient service and focus on the bowl. This establishment provides a precise focus on bowl assembly, balancing salty, umami, and aromatic elements consistently across every portion prepared for patrons seeking a genuine taste of Japan.

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4.480 ratings
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66%
4★
21%
3★
5%
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4%
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Reviews for Ramen Isshin

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*as of 2026-07-15
4.480 ratings
5★
66%
4★
21%
3★
5%
2★
4%
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Ramen Isshin is widely recognized for its high-quality, flavorful broths and consistently excellent service provided by a friendly and attentive staff. While the ramen varieties and textures, particularly the thick and chewy noodles, receive high praise, experiences with portion sizes and specific appetizers like takoyaki remain mixed. The atmosphere is generally described as cozy and pleasant, making it a popular destination for students and those seeking a reliable Japanese dining experience, though some diners suggest that overall consistency and value could be improved given the competitive nature of the surrounding area.
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Giane
5.0

Had such a great experience here! The staff were super friendly & welcoming, & the food was delicious.

Tsukemen 5/5

Oct 10, 2025
on Google
Mina
5.0

Always a great experience & the quality of food is consistent.

Sep 23, 2025
on Google
Sandra
5.0

Service & food phenomenal. Gotta try it.

Sep 20, 2025
on Google
Maria
5.0

Amazing ramen spot!!! Highly recommend the traditional ramen, but also the takoyaki & pork bowl (cha shu don)

Sep 6, 2025
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R
4.0

I love ramen isshin. I tried the veg shoyu at this location because they have a promo for it. I don't think it's the best ramen they make. The flavour is almost as good as the other ones I've had at the other locations but the noodles were perfectly done as usual. Jacky was my waitress & she made the experience very pleasant 🍀💖

Sep 3, 2025
on Google
Kelvin
3.0

Although the taste of the ramen are decent & they have many varieties of ramen, I find the portions of ramen here are rather small. & this was a common concensus among us as we came as a group of 3 people a couple of weeks ago. All 3 of us felt the portions were rather tiny & we ended up eating another burger at a fast food joint nearly after the bowl of noodles we had... 😆🥲

Sep 3, 2025
on Google
Huvie
4.0

The place is cute. Service was Amazing. He was super attentive. The food was great the takoyaki were the best I had in a while. I had the spicy miso ramen. The noodles texture were great. The broth was great, super tasty.It could have been more spicy though. I wasnt a fan of the dessert though. But overall I'd go back to try more ramen

Aug 9, 2025
on Google
Gloria
4.0

Tidy environment & good taste

Jul 1, 2025
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Joel
5.0

The place is small, but nice & cozy. I ordered the tsukemen, never tried it before, & it was bold worth it, creamy texture, savoury, good noodle texture. I think my favourite ramen so far. The ramen with its ingredients is served cold & you add the broth (which is super hot) little by little & you get that mix of flavours at the end. In summary one of the best ramens.

Jun 20, 2025
on Google
Louis
4.0

Ramen plutôt bonnes avec un goût délicat, c'est une adresse agréable pour un repas rapide sans prise de tête.

Jun 11, 2025
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