Ramen Nakamichi is described in reviews as a highly regarded ramen spot with rich, flavorful broths and authentic Japanese fare. Diners praise generous portions, the karaage, the chashu, and thick noodles, and the broth is often highlighted as memorable, with some notes about a salty edge or a jammy egg that is not always hot. The ambiance is described as cozy and authentic, with friendly service and good value compared to other Montreal options, though a few visits mention slower service or issues with toppings and bowl size. Overall, the reviews portray Ramen Nakamichi as a top choice for ramen in Montreal, with many intending to return and to try other menu items.
Favorite ramen place in Montreal, they stand out with some relatively unique options, their broth is delicious but doesn't feel too heavy or greasy, the ingredients & how these are prepared give the dish a premium feel, other places with more typical tonkotsu ramen tend to leave me feeling heavier with everything kind of blending in together (broth overpowering other ingredients) whereas it feels more balanced here. Highly recommended, prices are also fair.
Sep 13, 2024
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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.
Pour une occasion spéciale je me cherchais un Ramen sur Île de Montréal mais dans l'Est, évidemment je n'ai rien trouvé! On oublie la rue Mont Royal qui est devenue piétonnière pour l'été, aucun stationnement possible & le trafic doit être infernal. Je me résigne donc à essayer un nouveau sur le boulevard St-Laurent. Accueil rapide & désignation du choix de table. Menu non familier ?!? Je cherchais le nom Tonkotsu mais je ne vois que poulet ou épicé. J'ai donc pris le poulet , préparation un peu longue à mon goût. Lorsque soupe arrive, le bouillon est chaud mais j'aurais aimé plus chaud que ça. Le goût est différent, genre mousseux & pâteux difficile de décrire, les ramen sont un peu trop addente à mon goût, oignons crus. J'ai aimé que ce ne soit pas trop salé & que l'oeuf est complète. Au final je n'ai pas trop aimé , je m'attendais à plus , le goût & les nouilles m'ont déçu.
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).
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.
Love this place, disregard the 1 star reviews. Broth is excellent, & is in my top 3 in MTL. I go to one ramen shop for a quick in & out lunch, to another for a better broth despite it being very busy. & I come here for some quiet, calmer outing, plus it feels like a more "personal" experience with the chef & the waiter. I'll be leaning towards this one more with the family as it's easier to talk & involve the toddle
