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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Hit & miss. The wafu salad with chrysanthemum leaves sounded interesting, but the leaves themselves have a thistle-like texture & are not the best as a salad green. My shoyu ramen had a strong, salty broth that mostly tasted like mushroom soy sauce; pickled daikon, very forward on the sourness; shiitake mushrooms; wakame; & yuba, which had been grilled but otherwise not seasoned. So it was a mix of various flavours that did not feel like they belonged together; the daikon especially felt out of place. But honestly I just found the broth disappointing.
On the other hand, partner got the mapo tofu ramen which was delicious—rich, umami(!), & satisfying. For dessert, the mizu shingen mochi ("raindrop cake") was delicate, well balanced, not too sweet, & just generally an interesting eating experience.
So, a mixed bag!
Servers were friendly. The pace is very relaxed, on the slow side; we had about a 20 minute wait before our order was taken, followed by 20 minutes between each course.
via LibroDelicious food & friendly servers. But the appetizers arrived before the cocktails (which had been ordered first) so there was no time to enjoy the drinks & conversation before the food. It felt rushed. Would definitely return but wait for the cocktails before ordering food!
via LibroNous avons essayé le menu dégustation & tous les plats étaient généreux, frais, savoureux & bien présentés! Définitivement le meilleur rapport qualité-prix que j'ai eu dans un restaurant depuis des lunes. Le service était excellent également. Merci pour ce beau moment!
via LibroFirst time at Umami. We had a wonderful, leisurely meal - in fact, the timing of the various dishes served was just right - enough time to savour each dish, but not too much waiting between dishes either. Ordered the tasting menu, which was generous & delicious, offering us new foods & tastes, beautifully presented. One of us can't eat sesame seeds, & the chef made a much appreciated effort to accommodate him, making sure to eliminate or minimise these in many of the dishes served. Service was excellent, with lots of explanations when needed. My only criticism would be that the wine by the glass did not offer many choices. However, the umi sour was excellent, & the saki we tried was new to us & very nice.
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Une expérience culinaire au coeur du Japon & accessible aux véganes. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant & la dégustation de Saké est incontournable.
Merci à toute l'équipe pour cette belle soirée & l'excellent service.
via LibroUne nouvelle expérience dans le monde végétalien. Décor & ambiance invitante. Excellent service! Serveur qui prend le temps de bien nous expliquer le menu & de nous suggérer les plats. Des protéines végétales & des pousses/fermentations originales. À découvrir.
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Toujours un délice. Qu'on prenne plusieurs petits plats ou un ramen. Avec une bière Ippon, super combo!
& le service est toujours impeccable.
via LibroLa nourriture était super, le service aussi, on a vraiment adoré l'expérience!
via LibroDes saveurs incroyables, un lieu chaleureux & décoré avec soin, un service aimable & souriant (malgré un restaurant plein à craquer ce soir-là). Une place incontournable! 💜
via LibroService incroyable, qualité de la nourriture impeccable, parfait comme d'habitude!
via LibroLes plats sont excellents, le service est top. Ambiance lumière tamisée & cuisine ouverte sur la salle.
via LibroMerveilleux plats japonais vegans! Tout était succulent & le service impeccable! J'ai particulièrement adoré les ramen au tofu épicé :)
via LibroTout simplement délicieux ! Accueil chaleureux, belle ambiance, à revenir sans modération !