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.
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 The bathroom was outdated though, with separate faucets for hot & cold water.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.
I eat here every week, never get tired of the ramen. Good price compared to other noodle shops, & you can tell all the recipes are authentic. Would especially recommend the karaage! 😋
Oct 24, 2025
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Very delicious & authentic ramen noodles. Very warm & detailed services. Make sure you try their ramen d'été, it's soooo good I had it two bowls in a row
I gave this place a couple of chances but in the end I have to admit I won't go back. The broths are lacking in flavors to my liking, but the porc is ok although nothing crazy & the thick chewy noodles are pretty good. That would have been 3 stars for me, but what brought it down to 2 is: who wants their ramen served with a spoonful of raw red onions & arugula? I certainly don't. Also the men's bathroom sink could seriously use improvements. Overall it is okay I guess, but definitely sub par & I personally didn't like it very much.
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!
Great ramen with flavourful, rich broth & great noodles. Hakata ramen came with a generous serving of meat & nori. Probably the best ramen I had in Montreal!
I'm a bit mixed about this place. On one hand, it's charmingly decorated, & the broth & noodles were quite decently good. However, the toppings, like arugula & raw onion, felt a bit odd to me, & the service left something to be desired. To put it simply: I wouldn't mind going back if a friend suggested it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return on my own.
Oct 18, 2024
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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.
I love soup noodles. So it's not surprising that I would fallen for this ramen-ya that we chanced upon wandering around Mile End of Montreal - a far flung Mile End that I'm used to in London, UK. This modern clean lines decor looked more like a Japanese tea shop from the outside. It is summer & they have advertised cold ramen on a placard outside. Once inside, I saw the big poster for the Tokyo style (chicken soup) ramen. A bit of disclaimer, I had already had a Canadian omelette (with chilli) & some poutine classique from two well known establishments in Montreal this morning - & this shop has just opened at 11.30 am with a queue of eager eaters. I thought we have to give it a go - even if it is just a snack. The summer cold noodle was refreshing. The slightly citrus taste lifts the pickled veg. I liked it, but the main event is another level. The chicken broth & the ramen were delicious. The noodles had the right level of chewiness. They were soft & smooth. I know it's not right in the western culture to slurp - but these were made for slurping. & as a lover of Japanese food - I felt obliged to do them justice - for the benefit & respect of the chef! Try them & you will be delighted!
Their Tokyo Shoyu ramen is easily one of the very best , right now, in Montreal: you had the textbook flavour profile, an elite broth as well as some of the very best noodles to be found at a local ramenya. I wish the chashu would knock my socks off, but theirs is still a perfectly legit chashu (in Japan, ramenyas have all sorts of chashu. You may prefer some more than others, but there's not one firm type of chashu but plenty).
Aug 12, 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!
I really wished I could give 5 stars. It's my first eating Tsuke-Men in Montreal & the flavour was actually pretty good. However, to make the noodle chewy, I believe they washed/rinsed with (very) cold water, so even the broth was hot at first, the noodle/broth became room temperature after few dips. I am a hot soup believer & this made my experience less enjoyable. If you are a person like me, probably order ramen instead might be a better idea.
Fantastic place! We went in specifically looking for tsukemen; Japanese dipping noodles. WOW! They definitely impressed. Service was good. Atmosphere was modern. & the food quality was absolutely top notch. Prices were a little high but the food is worth it.
Jan 13, 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!
I think this is the best ramen in the neighbourhood. The noodles & broth are impeccable, & though it's a different sort than most others in the city, it's richness & quality is unparalleled. Service has always been wonderful. I wish the lights were a little dimmer around the dinner hour, but there you are.
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!
