Ramen Nakamichi draws strong praise for authentic ramen with rich broths, springy noodles, generous toppings and a calm, cozy vibe that makes it feel like a quiet corner of Japan in Montreal. Several reviews rate the bowls as among the best in town, with favorites including thick noodles, a silky tonkotsu or yuzu chicken broth, and well executed chashu, while noting generous portions and good value. The service is repeatedly described as friendly and professional, and the atmosphere is praised as relaxed and inviting, with some comments about a lively or quiet dining room depending on the time. Yet a number of visits report inconsistent execution such as cold eggs, lukewarm broth, and toppings like raw onions or arugula that clash with the ramen, or occasional miscommunication between kitchen and staff. Overall the consensus places Ramen Nakamichi as a standout ramen option in Montreal, with many calling it the go to spot for a comforting bowl and dependable experiences, even if some visits fall short of expectations.
I've given this place several tries over the past year, but have been consistently disappointed. My hard-boiled egg was cold at the center, & there were a bunch of large & roughly-chopped stale-looking red onions covering my ramen, which was pretty unappetizing. Overall not the best ramen you can get locally.
We wanted to try a new ramen spot, but sadly the ramen itself was disappointing to us.
We ordered the spicy tori-paitan & the hakata tonkatsu. The flavors were simply underwhelming compared to other ramens we've had & I wasn't a fan of the noodles texture. The tori-paitan also had some strange toppings: raw onions & arugula?! There were customization choices on the menu, & we could choose to have the ramen extra-hot. However, the ramens arrived lukewarm. It did not help that the added toppings, especially the egg, were very cold.
I did like the ambiance of the restaurant. The bathroom was outdated though, with separate faucets for hot & cold water.
Overall, this experience did not fill our ramen craving. In comparison, Tsukuyomi ramen close by was much better.
Nov 19, 2025
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Incredible bowl - rich broth, springy noodles, melt-in-your-mouth chashu, & that perfect jammy egg 🥚. The Ramune soda was a nostalgic, fizzy bonus 🥤. Cozy vibes & great service too!
I ordered the rouge premium, & it's amazing! Very thick & umami pork bone soup, paired with huge portions of chasiu, & a coddled egg. Highly recommend this place.
The menu is short & straight to the point. We ordered the spicy premium that came with tender pork that melted in your mouth, a jammy hard boiled egg & all the toppings. The broth was deliciously comforting. It may seem like a small bowl at first but it is a very hearty dish. Left feeling warm & fuzzy. We went on a Friday night & it was quiet, i believe this is more a lunch spot. I almost felt like we needed to whisper it was such a zen ambiance. Service was a little slow.
I've been here a couple of times before without any issues, but my recent visit was disappointing. The quality seems to have changed, or maybe it was just an off day. We ordered the white ramen & tsukemen, but both the pork & eggs were ice cold. My noodles were also cold & stuck together, & the eggs weren't runny. Quite disappointing overall... However, the karaage is still good.
Had the signature ramen "white premium" which is your basic ramen with extra porc cha siu, egg & nori. I added extra noodle as well. Overall it's a lot of food for a good price; too expensive on uberEats though.
Sep 9, 2024
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I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. Service was great, no complaints there. The broth itself is great, as were the noodles. I've never had chicken based ramen before but I'm a fan. I got the rouge, & it had a lovely warming level of spice without being overpowering. The noodles were also wonderful: chewy & springy, not overcooked at all. Arugula is frankly not good on ramen. I ended up eating around it. I ordered mine without the red onions, maybe they'd be good. But to me, putting diced red onions on ramen doesn't sound appealing at all. I'm glad the menu mentions their appearance. The egg was slightly overcooked & I see other reviews mentioning this as well. It's served whole, so they obviously can't tell beforehand, but I appreciate that you get the whole egg. Some places only give half. The pork was tender, it lacked any noticeable char but still tasted great. There was a very small amount, but you can order the "premium" to get an extra portion of pork. Their prices are marginally cheaper than other places in the neighbourhood, but it seems like their portions are slightly smaller as well. I'd go again but ask for no arugula or red onion.
Updated review 7 years after : old brand, new location, new recipes. Not the same thing... broth was decent. Noodles were good. Chasu was super thin, very basic garnishments, eggs... eggs my god! Hard boiled eggs they were! See picture. Original review 7 years ago : You do not know what real ramen are until you try this place. If you want fat pork & lots of salty noodle go to Mosiya. If you want the real stuff check this place out!
First I have to mention the great service & the nice atmosphere of the place. I had the white premium ramen. It was a decent size bowl, the ramen are rather thick. The broth is delicious,smooth & silky. At 20$ for the bowl its cheap in my eyes considering they are very generous with the proteins. The only disappointment was regarding the egg I wish it was marinated but its only a soft boil egg, mine was a bit overcooked. Overall I recommend it if you are a fan of authentic ramen!
Very nice cozy ramen shop. Had their ramen tampopo & the broth was clear, light, yet satisfyingly comforting. The extra egg, yuzu & vinegar ginger help elevate the flavorful broth with a bit of acidity & earthy notes. Also took the karage which was a delight. The chicken is seasoned well, crunchy & juicy. Can't wait to try the tsuke-men next time!
Mar 3, 2024
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Their broth is so wholesome & rich. Noodles (thick)are well-cooked, not too hard or soft. The boiled egg is cooked to perfection!! The charsiu is all meat, less fat, which I love. Staff was friendly. I'm sad it's not in NYC!
The soup was basically noodles! 2 very small thin slices of pork, ans some leaves of arugula & an egg! I expected more of a ramen which was mentioned as Signature in their menu & suggested by the waitress as their best one!
This was an all around lovely experience. It was the perfect cozy way for us to warm up on a cold Montreal night, we walked in spontaneously & i loved to instantly see there were vegan & vegetarian options! I got the truffle & egg veggie ramen & my friend got the classic white base. The edamame was a perfect appetizer. Service was in good Japanese fashion, so pleasant, sweet & prompt. We also loved the decor. All in all a wonderful experience, we can't wait to come back again. Arigato gozaimasu!😊✨
Yes, yes, yes! Finally I found a good ramen place in town. Prices are fair, food is savoury, fresh & tasty. Sizes are generous but not overwhelming. Just fine. I totally recommend it! My pic shows a white ramen with pork & egg & a veggie ramen with shrooms & egg. So umami!
