Umami Ramen & Izakaya
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Umami Ramen & Izakaya
Laid-back restaurant offering traditional noodle dishes & soups, plus dumplings & desserts.
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
Info & Location
About us
UMAMI RAMEN & IZAKAYA is the very first fully vegan ramen restaurant in Montreal.
Thanks to the import of a Japanese machine for making noodles, the establishment makes its own homemade noodles from organic wheat, in addition to making its broths, Tsukemono, kombucha and sprouts! The restaurant offers several varieties of ramen and small classics of Japanese Bistronomy in a vegan version. Whether we think of okonomiyaki, gyozas, Agedashi tofu or even tempeh Tonkatsu, Cédric and his team are happy to present to you every day, from starter to dessert, these revisited Japanese classics... just a few exclusives straight out of our kitchens. And who says Izayaka, of course, says refreshing beers, sumptuous wines, intoxicating cocktails, delicate sakes and other fine wine products. At Umami Ramen, we experience cruelty-free gastronomy at its best!
Our Specialties
Ramen, Tsukemen, Wafu Salad, Shishito, Korroke, Okonomiyaki, Homemade fermentation, Homemade dessert, Private importation of Sakes & Cocktails.
Amenities, services & more
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Press
The Best Vegan Restaurants in Montreal: A Complete Guide for Plant-Based Food Lovers
Montreal Foodie Itinerary: 3 Days to Discover the City's Best Spots
MTLàTABLE 2024: Our Top Picks for Every Budget
The Best Ramen in Montreal: Where to Find the Best Bowls
Izakayas in Montreal: a Japanese Pub Guide
The Best Japanese Restaurants in Montreal
Mile-End: Places to Eat & Drink That Stand Out
Lightspeed blog (article en anglais)
Eater Montreal (article en anglais)
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Reviews for Umami Ramen & Izakaya
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Marina
Was very disappointed with the Ramen I had. I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen & it was so overly salty it was borderline inedible. The only flavours I could taste was salt overload & a bit of heat from the chili peppers. Was totally flavourless otherwise. We had wanted to order the tasting menu, but not a single spicy dish was included with that, & everything on it looked too mild for our taste. Unless they change their tasting menu in future to include more interesting flavours, we won't go back, as the Ramen is not worth it, & will push your blood pressure through the roof with its way-too-much salt content. Hope the restaurant takes feedback & drastically reduces the amount of salt it adds to its meals. Many customers have commented on this problem.View more
Lucas
The atmosphere was very cute! We sat on the covered terrasse (patio). The food was nicely presented & looked good. However the restaurant lost points for the wait time. Also the flavours were really strong & salty & not something I would go back for again. The ramen noodles also lacked the signature chewiness texture. The service wasn't great but the server noticed she had made an error, apologized for the wait & brought us free dessert. While there were many elements that were good about the restaurant - overall the wait time (over 45 min) made it hard for us to imagine returning.View more
Carolanne
Pour ma part, le service a été impeccable! Mon copain & moi avons adorés nos ramens. J'ai pris le curry tempeh tonkatsu & il a pris épicé kimchi. Le beigne & le sorbet yuzu étaient également délicieux.View more
Marly
J'étais sceptique..... Finalement wowww quelle belle découverteView more
Sabrina
Incredibly slow service & ramen oozing in salt with barely any veggies... went for the first time, don't think I'll come back unfortunately.View more
Marc-Aurèle
Second visit for me at Umami, & again, it was delicious. Cocktails & foods are perfect 😋View more
Anndee
The prix fixe tasting menu was one of the most surprising, varied, delicious meals we've ever had. Food, presentation & service were all excellent, adding up to a sublime experience.View more
Alexya
The best vegan restaurant in montreal offering savoury dishes & always a great experience. I recommend the kimchi ramen & the donut but everything on the menu is exceptional. If I could give more stars I would! The team is great too.View more
Michael
Nice vegan place, the atmosphere was nice, a lot of room to enjoy conversations between friends & family. They were able to seat us even without reservation. The dishes were filling.View more
Andree-Anne
10/10 rapport qualité prix, toute la nourriture est délicieuse & vegan. La terrasse est très cute.View more
D
The servers were very kind & helpful. My phone had very low battery & they helped me charge it. They were always super attentive. The food was some of the best I have ever had. I am a big fan of fermented foods so I was very happy they had a side of fermented items, each of them delicious. The ramen was amazing as well, every single item in it had a distinct flavour & they were all fantastic. I had the sorbet for the dessert & it was just fine to be honest, probably wouldn't order it again. However, I will definitely return here!View more
Geeta
LOVE this beautiful & cozy little restaurant! I went with my family for our son birthday dinner celebration . We did a reservation & they were so nice to reserve our table near cozy corner. Staff is very friendly. The chef even brought us our appetizers (Dumplings, Karaage & Okonomiyaki) which made us feel extra special. 😍 It turned out to be a great birthday celebration dinner. The food is on a whole other level! I absolutely love Ramen...but Vegan Ramen, OMG, even better! Their Tofu appetizer is DELISH. We had the Miso spicy, Spicy Tantanmen & Tempeh Tonkatsu Ramen. Must-trys! You won't be disappointed. Oh & I have to add the fact that they managed to create a Vegan Japanese pancake Okonomiyaki with vegan mayonnaise ...what!! 🤤 It's amazingly good. Vegan or not, anyone should give it a try, you could be pleasantly surprised with all the flavours. Price is also reasonable.View more
Al
We got 2 soups to go. Hopefully the experience on site is better than the take out experience. Our order took a good 50 mins to be ready. Once at home, the soups were luke warm (ate 5 mins after picking up the order). The tofu seemed rubbery & the broth itself did not seem as rich as a ramen broth would - the tangy fermented cabbage negated the umami flavour. The portions were quite small for the price.View more
Debbie
The restaurant is nicely decorated, light filled & fun. Wait staff is friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. Food was creative, & really tasty. It is my third time there, this time for a small birthday celebration & the experience was everything I hoped it would be. I had noted in my reservation that it was a birthday dinner & they seated us at a really nice table, it was great! My husband is not vegan & I am, he loved all of the food. Would highly recommend.View more
Philo
The mapo tofu ramen was fantastic! Full of sichuan pepper flavors, with shungiku (chrisanthemum) & kimchi. I'm usually not a big fan of silk tofu but here it fit perfectly with the bowl. They also have a very nice collection of cocktails: I had the enoki negroni where the mushroom taste was a nice addition, & the grilling of enoki just before serving a fantastic idea. I know several heavy meat-eaters who love this vegan place. A restaurant extremely recommended for everyone!View more
Fernanda
Amazing Japanese vegan food in Montreal! The service & waitress were amazing too. The mapo tofu ramen & the desserts were delicious!! I strongly recommend & for sure I'll be back to try the whole menu!View more
Jeremie
Toujours délicieux & super ambiance. Service génial de la part de Noemie pour notre groupe de 12 🥰 elle a rendu cette belle soirée tout simplement inoubliable. Ses connaissances en sake nous ont fait voyager jusqu'au Japon à chaque gorgéeView more
Edith
Rien à redire sur rien: tout était à la hauteur Bravo!View more
Frederic
My favorite vegan restaurant. Love the creativity & the beauty of the plate. The employees are very kind.View more