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.
We were looking for a comfort meal & we found exactly what we were looking for! We got served so quickly, fresh & amazing food made by Ali, he's truly amazing. Our waitress Luna was so nice, taking care of every details for us!! Will definitely be back, friendly & hardworking staff! 100% recommend
Excellent endroit près du musée des beaux arts & de Concordia pour un excellent Ramen & des tapas japonais typique. Le personnel est bilingue & la cuisine très rapide ! Le ramen au Karaté Age était un délice, je recommande d'ajouter un extra oeuf & miso.
J'ai pris les ramen vegan ils étaient très bons & copieux. Le service était un peu long alors qu'il n'y avait pas grand monde dans la salle. Le menu indique des plats de Ramen avec des frites dedans c'est assez surprenant. Je recommande tout de même.
the ramen itself was very yummy & delicious! i would recommend if you were to visit this place to not be in a rush. it seemed a bit understaffed & it took about 40 min from when we placed our order to receive our food, & a couple who came in after us got their ramen before us?? there also just seemed to be a lot of unbussed tables with dirty dishes when we arrived & throughout our meal. the actual food was good once it arrived but i think maybe the issues we experienced/noticed was due to understaffing. would return just with understanding to need more time for the meal.
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.
I ordered two ramen combos from this restaurant through Uber Eats, but only received one when the delivery arrived. I called the restaurant immediately, & the staff told me to place another order for one ramen combo & said they would contact their boss to send me an e-transfer refund. I followed their instructions, but I never received the money.
The next day, I called again to follow up. A different staff member answered, told me she would speak with the boss, & never got back to me. On the third day, I called once more & was hung up on right after I explained the situation. After that, I haven't been able to reach the restaurant at all-my calls won't go through anymore, & it feels like my number has been blocked.
This is unacceptable customer service & a very disappointing experience. I would not recommend ordering from this place.
Update: After posting this review, the restaurant reached out to me with an apology & an explanation. It turns out the refund via e-transfer was sent to the wrong email address due to a typo on their end. They acknowledged the mistake, took responsibility, & also addressed the poor communication & unprofessional phone response I experienced. They offered a 50% off coupon as a gesture of goodwill, which I appreciate.
While I still believe the situation could have been handled better from the start - especially with clearer communication & follow-up - I do appreciate their effort to make things right after the fact. I've decided to keep the original review up for transparency, but I also want to acknowledge that the restaurant did take ownership & apologized sincerely.
Aug 2, 2025
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good ramen for good price. Third time coming here. Definitely recommend getting the ramen with a couple toppings like egg, pork or whatever to make it more interesting (base flavour gets boring after a while) silver shiro spicy
Le service était rapide & courtois, la cuisine goûteuse & généreuse, & l'ambiance chaleureuse & amusante. Pour les intéressés, l'anime Saiki K était en diffusion sur la télévision du restaurant pour notre plus grand plaisir & la décoration était bien choisie. Une très belle expérience que je recommande fortement !
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1h pour se faire servir un ramen… Nous venions d'en l'idée de se faire un Quick souper avant d'aller au karaoké, quelle erreur! Service extrêmement lent. Plus d'une heure pour être servis & une fois servi, ramen vraiment pas fou… oeuf payé en extra même pas coulant comme normalement ils sont dans les ramens. Bref, déçus & je ne recommande pas.
Ordered the recommended dish Cha-Su with Gold Broth. Gold broth is supposed to be rich in flavour, but I personally found it was very overpowering with ginger flavour. Ordered the miso egg which was great, but the kimchi was also overpowering with ginger flavour. Noodles were ok. Not sure why there were potatoes (maybe a MTL thing) & sadly not a green onion in sight. Cha su was very delicious though. Not a fan of bean sprouts in my ramen. Great service & nice atmosphere.
Came here around a year ago & forgot to write a review. This is the first place I ever had ramen & it was so good! I recommend Misoya to any of my friends visiting Montreal, & intend to go next time I'm back :)
Low key Ramen place in downtown Montreal. I tried their Vegetarian as well as Regular Ramen & it hit all the right spot. Highly recommend this place while visiting Montreal
