Located in the heart of the Mile-End, Tsukuyomi offers a ramen, unctuous and delicious ready and served in a minute - quick enough for a lunch on the run. The focused menu makes the choice simple and fast: a Tonkontsu broth and a Vegan option, topped with a selection of original condiment and our daily fresh noodles, homemade and respecting the Japanese noodle baking tradition. For the uninitiated, the house offers a selection of unique compositions and a few sides to complete your meal. Stop by Tsukuyomi, for lunch and/or for dinner, we'll be happy to welcome you and serve you the best, authentic ramen in the neighborhood!
Reviews describe Tsukuyomi Ramen as a cozy, bustling spot where the broth can be rich and milky, the noodles well cooked, and the miso ramen a standout; many praise the variety of entrées, the generous portions for the price, and friendly service, with several calling it among the best ramen in Montreal. Still, several criticisms emerge: broth sometimes not hot enough, chashu dry, egg overcooked, and some bowls tasting bland or lacking depth, while a few visits also noted slower or less attentive service. Ambiance is described as intimate and casual, though noise levels and drafts from the door can be bothersome for some, and cleanliness concerns are mentioned in a minority of reviews. There is also praise for vegan ramen and crispy items such as karaage, and reviewers note strong praise for the miso or other broths. Overall sentiment is mixed but often positive, with many saying Tsukuyomi Ramen is worth a visit while others describe varying quality and a few sporadic issues.
Came by on a Friday night as a party of 3. Overall good experience (It was better when I came a few years ago). Service was okay, but we were expecting more responsiveness from the front of house staff. Ramen was good, but nothing to write home about. An unpleasant draft of cold air coming from the front door every time new patrons or delivery guys came in made the experience less than average.
I'm hoping my next visit will be better because I do enjoy this spot albeit this review of my last visit could give the impression was that it is subpar-which it usually is not. Try it out, you'll hopefully have a better experience than I did on that cold Friday evening.
Feb 11, 2025
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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.
Un des meilleurs ramens que j'ai pu manger à Montréal. Le bouillon tonkotsu est riche & savoureux. Les garnitures ajoutent également beaucoup de goût à la soupe. Les takoyaki sont eux aussi délicieux. Manger au bar autour des cuisines rend l'expérience encore plus immersive. L'équipe est agréable.
Staff seem a little cold or maybe inexperienced, hard to tell. Food wasn't bad by any means but probably my least favourite ramen I've ever had. Seems more of a pleasing aesthetic rather than quality food or warm service.
Première visite au Tsukuyomi & c'est sûr que j'y retournerai. La nourriture était fraîche, bonne & je me suis sentie rassasiée à la fin de mon bol. Le bouillon du ramen était excellent ! Je recommande définitivement.
The kara-age was excellent-crispy, juicy & flavorful! I had to order a second serving! The ramen was delicious, but I wish the broth had been served hotter to enhance the overall experience. A great spot with a little room for improvement.
My go to for ramen. Broth is MGS free & the Tonkotsu one is the best. The wood counter makes it feel like an Izakaya in Japan. Staff are always friendly & one bowl or ramen will fill you up for sure
Repas agréable & goutu Toutefois, un service vraiment peu présent & agréable, tout comme l'ambiance générale assez peu chaleureuse Dommage, j'y reviendrai pour donner une nouvelle chance tout de même
Excellente découverte lors de la plus récente édition de MTL à table, le rapport qualité-prix était tout simplement imbattable ! Je recommanderais de réserver, ça semble un endroit un peu moins évident pour les « walk-ins »
De passage pour une seule nuit dans le quartier, nous sommes allés par hasard dans ce restaurant. Meilleure idée de l'année! De prime abord, cet établissement ne paye pas de mine, mais c'est sans compter sur la qualité de la cuisine. Les ramens sont à se damner. Un pure délice, une belle surprise & une grande découverte que ce petit restaurant. Il y avait beaucoup de monde sur place & pas mal de commandes à emporter également. Nous avons opté pour la 2nde solution, car je déteste la promiscuité. Les serveuses prennent très rapidement votre commande, sont extrêmement aimables & vous répondent avec le sourire (chose qui nous a énormément manqué depuis notre arrivée au Canada). Si vous recherchez une nourriture de qualité, une cuisine appétissante, un beau service & un estomac heureux...allez-y en courant!
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.
