Ramen Youki

Claire

4.0

Ramen Youki has a great, cozy atmosphere that feels genuinely authentic the moment you walk in. This is their first overseas location of their main store in Hiroshima & the walls are lined with photos of their history. The staff are super friendly & welcoming, which made for a pleasant visit despite the kitchen running a bit slow on pacing when we were there right at opening.

The small plates were the real stars of the meal. The wagyu sushi shot was tender & delicious, & the karaage was crisp & flavor-packed with a lipsmackingly good mayo dip.

The ramen broth was just a bit different than what I expected based on the menu. Instead of a thick, rich tonkotsu, it comes across as a lighter, classic chuuka soba style. It is still an enjoyable bowl, just helpful to know what to expect if you are looking for a heavier pork broth.

Overall, a lovely spot with great sides & a warm vibe. Not sure I'll be back with the long lines & wait, but it's definitely the most authentic ramen I've had in Montreal.

Louis-Philippe

5.0

Excellent ramen! Le bouillon est riche mais plus léger qu'un ramen tonkotsu plus traditionnel.

N

5.0

In my opinion, the best noodles in Montreal!!! The taste is so rich & authentic, i personally don't like when the Montreal ramen is milky, so I was happy to find this one is not milky! The broth is thick, rich, & has all the flavor you can ask for! Everything is delicious here, do yourself a favor & come eat!

Hoshi

5.0

The ramen here was truly delicious.
As a Japanese person who loves authentic ramen, it's by far the best I've had in Montreal. The soup is rich yet has a light aftertaste, & the noodles are perfectly smooth. You absolutely have to try the karaage, too; it's the best I've ever eaten & truly shocking. The combination with cilantro & mayo is genius. For the ultimate experience, I highly recommend the ramen, karaage, & a dry sake. I was so happy to experience Japanese culture here. I'll definitely be back.

Astral

5.0

Heard about this place online & knew I had to come check it out. The restaurant itself has a cozy atmosphere & everyone I spoke to was so incredibly kind, making sure myself & others were well taken care of.

I got the Hiroshima Tonkotsu. I've been to many ramen restaurants in Montreal & other Canadian cities, & this was the most comforting bowl of ramen I've ever had. The broth was amazing, rich, & just what I needed while sheltering from the downpour of rain outside. The marinated egg that I added was delicious & the yolk was jammy as it should be.

So happy to have such a delicious gem nearby, I will definitely be back :)

Happy opening!