Where ramen and miso meets Ever since Japan’s Edo period (1600 to 1867 AC), Miso has been known as a healthy and tasty condiment and has been beloved for generations.
Miso is made with soybeans, rice (or barley in some cases) and salt by being fermented for a certain period of time. It originated in China, spread to Japan in the 9th century and became known as Miso paste. In the long history of Japan, Miso has been a sufficient protein source, to enhance rice, soup or as a sauce over vegetable side dishes.
As a fermented food, miso is a great source of probiotics or beneficial bacteria, which increases the health of your gut and enhances your immune system. Miso is also high in protein, in minerals like manganese and zinc, and vitamin E, vitamin K, various B vitamins, and folic acid.
Reviews describe Ramen Misoya as a cozy basement ramen spot in Montreal offering a range of miso ramen and generous toppings at a reasonable price. The broth is frequently praised for depth and flavor, with favorites like Gold Kome and Shiro Chashu noted, and diners appreciate the option to add extra broth or toppings. Noodle quality and toppings are variable; some bowls feature excellent chashu, while others show fatty edges or misfires like burnt chashu. Service ranges from fast and friendly to slow or understaffed, with long wait times reported at busy times. The atmosphere is cozy and anime on screen adds to the vibe, though the basement setting and occasional cleanliness or visibility concerns are mentioned. A few reviews mention delivery issues and refund mixups, though responses indicate some remediation. Overall, many see Ramen Misoya as a strong, comforting ramen destination and value for money, with high praise for flavor and several caveats about consistency and service.
Was looking to have a quick dinner by myself & so went here but after almost 1h I still haven't gotten my food! Having introduced the self ordering system, the service at table is simply inexistant & the only waitress serving, inexperienced, didn't help make it better. Tried a silver ramen & the broth was ok but the chasu was not what it looks like in pictures!
So disappointed in my experience today. I've been coming to this place for years but started coming less because the food was less qualitative than it used to be. I decided to give it another chance today.
It took more than 1 hour for me to get my bowl of ramen. In the past, I've never waited more than 20 minutes, even when the place was full. I ordered extra fries (4pcs) with my bowl. After more than an hour, the server brought the bowl with 2 pcs & says they will bring the rest soon, which then arrived at the end of my bowl. How is it so difficult to fry 4 fries? Tofu was also missing on my bowl but the wait was so long that i didn't want to ask & wait more. The ramen was good, broth was flavorful but not spicy for tantanmen. Not good enough for such a long wait tho.
The server was very kind, was tryng her best & i could see that she was embarassed of the situation.
I wasn't expecting such a light broth in the Gold kome. I had to order a spicy sauce to add some flavour to it. The potatoes inside were cold. Other ramen shops have more depth in the flavors. Maybe it was just a bad time. Might come again.
I've come here many times, the food is amazing & the service great & fast.
It is to note that a couple of times the food was too salty & the Cha-shu is often just fat (that might be the whole point though but just not my preference). I mostly always order the Gold kome Special which is my favorite. They offer to water it down a little with extra broth if it's too savory which is very appreciated in those rare moments.
The food there is very much worth it overall. The restaurant is small, cozy, the food is comforting. Will definetly remain a regular there.
My favorite ramen spot in Montreal! The broth is always perfect but its their noodles that really make the ramen perfect here plus they have a lot of great options. Fast great service too!
Ramen Misoya is a cozy basement spot that delivers flavorful ramen at a more affordable price point than many others in the city. Portions are generous, especially the amount of chashu you get for the price.
Here's what I tried:
* Shiro Chashu Ramen - 9/10 Flavorful broth, nicely charred chashu, & a good variety of toppings.
* Gold Miso Ramen - 7.5/10 Rich & hearty broth, though some toppings were unexpected (like a fried potato wedge).
* Takoyaki - 8.5/10 Tasty, a good choice while waiting.
The staff is friendly, & the open kitchen adds a nice touch. The place is warm & inviting, but since it's located in a basement, it might be a little tricky to spot. It can get busy during lunch, & service can be a bit slow but the food is worth the wait.
Recommended, & I'll be back!
Sep 2, 2025
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Flavorful ramen with tasty, hearty broth & generous toppings. Service is quick & friendly. Cozy atmosphere, though it can get crowded during peak hours. Great spot for ramen lovers.
The ramen here was spectacular, super filling, & so fresh. I had the vegetarian tan tan miso ramen & I will be dreaming of that broth for years! The staff was friendly & the atmosphere was quaint, there was even anime on the tv!
Been going to this place for the last 4 years it's been the best since day one. Also!! The broth doesn't need to be changed, it's prefect the way it is ! (05/09/2025)
Tasty broth & good texture of the noodles, but the cha-siu slice is thin & small, the egg was not perfect, & the price for these extra aren't worth it. Maybe best for vegetarian dishes. Took a while to receive the bowl as well, perhaps understaff.
I came during Ramen Ramen Fes. I'm glad that their Végétarien ramen are made with vegan products. Because some noodles may contain eggs. The Végétarien Tantan Miso Deluxe comes with 4 nori leaves & vegetable kakiage tempura. Mine had 3 extra slices of fried tofu. The broth is rich & creamy. Slightly spicy, very flavourful. I love that the ramen is hot but not to the point to burn your mouth. :D
Honestly best ramen I've ever had. Great portion sizes, great broth, great noodles, great toppings. It is a bit of a hole in the wall but holy moly, bar = raised.
The ramen was very good, wasn't able to finish the broth though because it was too salty for my liking. Also the takoyaki was okay but the octopus inside was really tough to chew.
Pretty cozy intimate spot, the ramen & broth are delicious, great for a gathering of 6 people max I'd say or an intimate date. I've been going since 2016 & it's still my favorite ramen spot in mtl if you have a chance you should try it especially if you go to concordia or dawson which is pretty close by.
I really was not impressed with the broth. It felt like they gave me the bottom of the batch, which was way too salty & too concentrated for my taste. Disappointed that they didn't have any gyoza which I understand happens but I showed up pretty early at lunch time.
