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.
I came here by myself & it was really enjoyable. Quiet & surprisingly small but it had a really nice atmosphere. The waiter was really kind at helping me choose what I should try. The Gold Kome Chashu Deluxe is a good start if you're trying out ramen for the first time. It came quickly & I had a great first experience. This place truly gave me a new interest in ramen.
Oct 22, 2025
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This place has good review & their ramen do taste good. However, I couldn't stop doubting if it's been overrated because I waited for 40 minutes to get a normal bowl of ramen when it's not at their peak busy hour & there's only 3 other tables in the shop (1 already got served). I think everything will taste good after you sit & wait for half hour while starving.
The server did explain because there's only one chef in the kitchen. In fact, there's only one server & one chef during a weekend lunch time. I couldn't imagine how work they would experience on that day! So I think employer should definitely hire more people to help, otherwise, I doubt the quality of the food can be consistent.
Very good quick ramen, very solid meal accompanied by a nice chill vibe. Only small complains are that the noodles could've been better & the place could've been a little cleaner, besides that very satisfied with my impromptu visit
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!
Sep 21, 2025
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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.
2025: it was quiet but somehow the service was inattentive. The food arrived quickly though. I don't think the tantan deluxe is for me & the pork was a little overcooked, but the takoyaki was nice. I like that they had anime on the screens.
2018: Ramen was very good, flavourful & a sizeable portion. I like that you can add more ingredients in for a small fee. Fried chicken was disappointing. Service was efficient. Small place, can easily have lineups.
Je partage l'un des avis indiquant que c'était bon, sans être excellent.
Le ramen était bon, mais j'ai connu bien meilleur. Il s'agissait d'un tonkotsu, mais dont l'épaisseur (le gras) n'était pas au rendez-vous (pas de choix sur le gras du bouillon, d'autant plus). À une cuillère de viande près, on était sur un ramen végétarien : le ramen contenait une cuillère à soupe de viande hachée (& encore). Certes, je mangeais le ramen'd'entrée de gamme', mais pas au point de le voir sur la carte des ramens avec de la viande. C'était ridicule. J'avais davantage l'impression que ce ramen était proposé dans la carte des ramens avec viande, histoire d'augmenter le volume de plats proposés & dire qu'il y aurait des ramens avec de la viande pour tous les prix (quantité de viande minimale pour l'un & maximale pour l'autre).
Personnel cordial & attentionné.
Il semblait effectivement y avoir une'incitation', au moins tacite, au pourboire. À commencer par un message placé à côté du terminal de paiement pour rappeler que l'addition ne contient pas de pourboire & le personnel zieutait mes actions à l'étape du pourboire du terminal. Au lieu de cultiver la précarité salariale avec des tips, veillez à mettre la pression aux patrons pour des salaires décents. S'il le faut, augmentez le prix de vos plats : on paiera le prix juste.
Tout de même près de 17$CA TTC le ramen'd'entrée de gamme' (dit'basique'). J'expérimentais meilleur rapport qualité prix, avec une quantité'sérieuse' de viande & pour moins onéreux que si je prenais le ramen dit'Deluxe' (en relatif). Aussi, même s'il se peut que ce restaurant soit moins onéreux que la concurrence, il n'en fait pas moins qu'il n'est pas abordable.
J'étais particulièrement attiré par ce restaurant en raison de la quantité d'avis & la notation moyenne tournant autour de 4/5 étoiles. Ce volume d'avis proviendrait-il des étudiants de l'université de Concordia ?
Rien à dire sur l'ambiance, c'était très bien. Au plus simple.
Aug 11, 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.
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.
I've walked past this unassuming little ramen shop for years. When an old friend said they made the best ramen in town I was eager to try. I'm so glad I did!!I had the deluxe gold, & it was one of the best ramen I've ever had.
Regardless of bring about 40 minutes before closing, the wait wasn't bad, & ramen was spectacular. Genuinely the best bowl I've had in a while. Another review said they'd be dreaming about that bowl & I agree. Affordable & filling, we're coming back for sure,& bringing friends
Jul 29, 2025
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Our 2 ramen are both delicious, noodle soup is very good also. but some comments are correct online: the restaurant is old, dark & not too clean. The 4 pieces of seaweed was not fresh enough, not crispy, & was already limp. That's it.
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
