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 give 2 stars because I ordered on uber eats so I cannot say about service & atmosphere. I ordered the Cha siu don for 18$. I like the taste but the size of the bowl was small & they only put few pieces of THIN char siu meat on top of so much rice. The ratio of char siu & rice is not good. So little meat & so much rice! I was still hungry after that. I was really disappointed. It's really not worth 18$!! I saw they also have a smaller size bowl Char Siu Don for 10$ & I imagine already that the bowl will be the tiniest little cup that you can finish in 2-3 bites! What a joke!!
Mar 7, 2026
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Je rejoins les autres commentaires dommage l'oeuf arrive froid & n'est pas coulant & le bouillon manque un peu de gout. Je vous conseille aussi de prendre les nouilles epaisse celle de base sont trop fines
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.
Feb 5, 2026
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Premièrement, la commande fut passé en ligne. Lors de la réception, je ne pu retenir un exclamation à la vue du dessein personnalisé sur le sac. « Quelle belle attention! », me dit-je alors. Or, après examination détaillée, il me semblat que l'oeuvre était factice ; un vulgaire imprimé papier, générique & sans originalité. Pourtant... éclair de génie de mon amie, habituée de la place, qui me rappela à l'ordre! Elle ressorti des entrailles de son garde-robe un ancien sac de commande du même endroit. Quelle ne fut pas notre surprise de découvrir avec stupeur & admiration une esquisse tout à fait différente & clairement effectuée à main levée. Bref, nous levons notre chapeau aux artistes qui ont pris le temps de nous dédicacer cette douce attention, & bien sûr, tout nos applaudissements aux cuisiniers qui ont concocté cette délicatesse du jeudi soir pour le plus grand plaisir de nos papilles!
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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Walked in on snowy Sunday & found a gem! My partner had the Yuzu Chicken, light but flavourful & not salty. I had the Spicy Tonkotsu, a sold spice for someone that eats very little spice.
Cozy vibes & feels like I'm in Japan. Not rush it, bring your kids.
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! 😋
