Tsukuyomi Ramen serves authentic Japanese ramen centered around a signature tonkotsu broth that undergoes an extensive boiling process for deep, complex flavor extraction. The menu highlights firm, house-made noodles designed to maintain optimal texture within the rich, creamy pork-based soup. Diners select from various topping configurations, including tender chashu pork, marinated soft-boiled eggs, and crisp wood ear mushrooms that provide a necessary textural contrast. The atmosphere is minimalist and functional, prioritizing the quick consumption of steaming bowls in an open-kitchen environment. Every component is engineered to adhere to traditional ramen craftsmanship, emphasizing broth density and precise noodle calibration. This establishment functions as a dedicated destination for those seeking a focused, unadorned experience rooted in classic Japanese culinary techniques, avoiding unnecessary embellishments to keep the bowl the central point of the meal.
Tsukuyomi Ramen is widely regarded as a top-tier destination for authentic Japanese cuisine in Montreal, frequently praised for its creamy, flavorful tonkotsu broth and high-quality ramen dishes. Guests often highlight the consistent excellence of both meat-based and vegan options, alongside a variety of popular appetizers like karaage, takoyaki, and eggplant. The restaurant is generally noted for its cozy atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, and reasonable pricing, making it a favorite for casual dining. While the majority of feedback is highly positive, some patrons have mentioned inconsistencies with dish temperatures, specific side dish portions, or occasional variations in service, but most agree that the overall quality remains impressive and worthy of repeat visits.
Just happened to passby & went into restaurant in spur of moment for a late lunch quick bite. Was surprised by the light but tasty ramen noodle, clam shoyu based broth, good umami flavor & tender pork spices. Oddly the highlight for me was the side dish Miso Yasai, veggie not sure grilled or pan seared but nicely done with aroma matched wonderfully with sweet & savory miso seasame sauce. Wished I had time & was more hungry to try other dishes.
A delicious bowl of ramen. Broth was flavorful, noodles perfectly cooked & pork chashu tender with a hint of smoke. The chicken karaage was super juicy on the inside & came in a very generous portion. Will definitely be back again.
Went back a second time & got the chicken instead of the pork chashu & it was very juicy & tender. Also tried the tako wasabi & that was very good as well. The wasabi flavour is quite strong which I enjoyed. Probably best to not take a super large portion for the first one.
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Went back again & tried the miso ramen, the ship ramen & the eggplant. Everything was excellent. The ship ramen is on the lighter side & the miso on the heavier flavour side.
The food was amazing. Especially the takowasa! Ordered 3 appetizers & 2 ramens & a yuzu beer. Everything was delicious.
They ended up serving everything at once. It would have been nice to have the apps first then the ramen because the noodles were a bit cold after we finished the apps. But overall great vibe & great food.
Mar 21, 2026
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We had an excellent time at Tsukuyomi Ramen in Mile End. The atmosphere was inviting, the service was great, & the food was outstanding. The whole family loved it-from the flavorful broth to the perfectly cooked noodles. A must-visit spot for ramen lovers!
I went yesterday & was really disappointed. The tonkotsu ramen with chasu (pork) was very bland, I had to put a bunch of hot sauce in it to give it flavour. The piece of pork was small & dry. The noodles were below average. The ramen bowls are small compared to other places. But really the worst part is it gave me food poisoning! An hour or so after I got home (& didn't eat anything else) I suddenly had diarrhea, nausea & exhaustion. A few hours later I felt better & today I feel fine so I know that it was not a flu but indeed something I ate here.
The reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 is that the service was okay (it was quick, although not overly friendly & it felt a bit rushed) & the Karaage & yuzu beer were decent. The decor is also cute.
I won't be coming back unfortunately. Has the chef or management changed or something? Because I see I'm not the only one who's been disappointed (or ill from their food!) as of late :(
As a neighbourhood ramen joint, it's decent, but far from one of the best ramen in Montreal. The broth lacks depth & I'm not fond of the thin white noodles. IMHO, I find nearby Nakamichi, Yokato Yokabai, even Ramen-Ya have better ramen than this place.
Also they cook their broth in sequential batches - what kind of ramen joint only has one pot simmering at a time??? Once I arrived at 12:20pm & did not realize I had just missed a batch. Fortunately I had something to read, but realized over 30 minutes had passed, a rather long time to wait for ramen during lunch hour rush. This means that the guy who got seated next to me 20 minutes after I arrived, only got to wait 10 minutes for his ramen.
If they had communicated this to me when I ordered, it would have helped. But no, I had to ask the server why it was taking 35 minutes to make a bloody bowl of ramen.
Edit: It's been a few years now & I have never come back since. So many better ramen alternatives out there! With prompt service!
The tonkotsu ramen wasn't salty enough for me at first, but once I added the sauce provided by the server it was great. The noodle is thin which I love, & the chasu was pretty tasty too. I went to the one in bishop & decided to give another try & didn't get disappointed. Still one of the best ramen in the town.
This cosy ramen house was a perfect choice on a cold, rainy night. We all had the Tonkotsu Ramen, with a creamy pork bone broth. Each of the three of us had a different protein (chicken, pork & tofu respectively). The broth was delicious, the noodles perfectly chewy. Topped with a side of fried gyoza & a pint of Yuzu beer. Perfection! Highly recommend.
Long time customer, since their opening. Over the years, there has been many many changes, some good, some disappointing. The very first iteration of the cold ramen (the one with the noodles in an ice bowl & the most delicious dipping sauce ever) was fantastic. The tonkotsu always has been good but sometimes the egg is freezing cold, sometimes the chashu is a very small slice sometimes very generous & thick. Overall, it always was my to-go place. But recently, I am absolutely sure they changed the noodles, which is like the most important part of a ramen bowl. They used to taste fresh & natural. Now, they have that dry & starchy mouthfeel, like the commercial processed noodles we get in instant noodles. They no longer feel bouncy & chewy at all. Just undercooked dehydrated store-bought noodles. They say they didn't change it but the staff there is always new, so they have no clue of the precedent menus over the years. Anyway, broth is still good but the noodles are not worth it anymore. Will now get my ramen fix at Nakamichi
Sides are delicious, we had scripy seafood balls & gyoza , next time I gonna order it just for myself & not planning to share 🤣 . Ramen is also good, but I prefer more broth, less noodles
