Umami Ramen & Izakaya
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Umami Ramen & Izakaya
Laid-back restaurant offering traditional noodle dishes & soups, plus dumplings & desserts.
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Opens Today at 5 pm
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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.
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Display All ramen(227) vegan(106) cocktail(84) degustation(54) sake(41) menu dégustation(40) saveur(34) dessert(32) miso(30) recommend(29) drink(28) prix(27)Page 7 of 11 - 206 Reviews
5.0
Had my first ramen & Japanese pancake here. Absolutely delicious! I recommend the Okonomiyaki.
Feb 16, 2024
on Google
5.0
3rd time going & never fails. Brought a non vegan friend & he was really impressed with the food . We shared the Okonomiyaki & the dumplings to start with & both were excellent, especially the Okonomiyaki. I had the tantanmen ramen & it was very flavourful. Good have been a bit more spicy though. The service was also excellent & our waiter took the time to walk us through the menu & check in on us throughout the meal despite it being a very busy night .
Feb 15, 2024
on Google
4.0
Mon nouveau restaurant favori! Le service est impeccable, les degustations de sake étaient délicieuses, tout ce que j'ai goûté était à se pitcher à terre (surtout les aubergines marinées!). Ma seule critique est que le menu de dégustation n'inclut pas de ramen & que cela est abhérant. & aussi, la facture pourrait être plus umami (plutôt que salée heheh).
Jan 1, 2024
on Google
5.0
Très belle soirée. Nous fêtions 2 anniversaire & avons eut une belle sélection d'entrées, nos délicieux tantanmen ramen, très épicé. Un tsukemen au curry & la crème glacée matcha & la superbe mousse amazake. Aucun regret.
Dec 18, 2023
on Google
3.0
Something is lost in the Umami magic... Edamame was too cold, some of the Ramen dishes lost their punch. Still a beautiful restaurant, but something was missing.
Dec 18, 2023
on Google
3.0
The appetizers & cocktails were good but the ramen was extremely salty.
Dec 4, 2023
on Google
4.0
I got a reservation without knowing it was Montréal à table. So my friend & I got the tasting menu & shared everything. It was mostly hit of miss. First service very fresh. Second service the roll was an explosion of flavors but the side dish with the rice was blander than my breakfast oatmeal. We loved the silky tofu for 3rd service. The highlight was the shitake "steak", so good. The okonomiyaki like many others said before me had good flavor & crunch but it was too salty, can you guys take note of that ? Every single review about the okonomiyaki says that it's too salty. Maybe change something so that the customer change their ratings. Dessert was okay. Drinks were okay, my friend's drink barely tasted anything but I liked mine (goro majima). Presentation of the plates is really beautiful. So I really wanted to try their ramen but I don't think it's worth it to go back for that.
Nov 18, 2023
on Google
4.0
It's a very enjoyable place. We did their tasting menu which didn't include ramen but rather all the sides they offer. Our favorite was the okymiaki & the dessert. Hands down you need to try the donut - best part of the meal. We still talk about it. Our least favorite was the spicy peppers. But I think that could have been because we didn't listen to the instructions & ate the orange spicy one first. I don't think we will do the tasting menu again but will be returning to try the ramens.
Oct 31, 2023
on Google
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5.0
Avec un groupe de 5. La majorité n'avait jamais goûté les Ramen. On a tous bien apprécié.
Oct 24, 2023
5.0
We went to Umami on a chilly rainy day, & being inside this cozy restaurant eating delicious, warm ramen was *everything* I needed. The flavors were incredible & the presentation was just beautiful. The service was excellent as well.
Oct 22, 2023
on Google
5.0
Wow. Fancy ramen place with maybe the greatest bowl of ramen I've ever tasted. Everything about this place was exquisite.
Oct 22, 2023
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1 Review
4.5
Seul petit bémol : on a commandé nos breuvages & plats en même temps. On nous a d'abord apporté nos plats &, quelques minutes plus tard, nos breuvages. J'aurais pour ma part aimé que nos breuvages soient servis avant que soient apportés nos plats ou, au pire, en même temps. Autrement, nous avons commandé des ramens & nous avons été épatées. Nous reviendrons certainement pour la qualité des plats, les quantités parfaites & l'ambiance du resto.
Oct 22, 2023
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1 Review
5.0
Excellent. Our new favorite restaurant in the city. The ramen are a bit salty though & wondering if it could be toned down a bit?
Oct 21, 2023
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1 Review
5.0
Super expérience! Le personnel est au top & les ramen...un délice!
Oct 19, 2023
5.0
Exceptional service & food , every was fantastic from the drinks, entrees to the ramen. Everything is vegan with no cross contamination! Btw I have a new love for potato salad (sorry no picture)Thank you again for making the birthday girl special & not making us wait long for the table. I just wish your open for lunch 😀I would be there everyday
Oct 17, 2023
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1 Review
4.0
Nous l'avons nommé à la serveuse mais notre bouillon de ramen était beaucoup trop salé. Elle a été à l'écoute & nous a offert tout de suite des options pour rattraper la situation.
Nous reviendrons!
Oct 15, 2023
3.0
Tout d'abord, j'adore le concept entièrement végan. L'ambiance est sympathique & en été, la terrasse est très agréable. Les entrées sont également bonnes. J'ai aussi beaucoup aimé le faux jaune d'oeuf, très réussi.
Par contre, mes deux dernières expériences m'ont déçues & m'ont fait douter d'une prochaine visite. J'ai remarqué à quel point les ramens étaient extrêmement salés. Je croyais qu'il s'agissait seulement du tantanmen, mais en fait, toutes les soupes le sont. Aussi, j'ai noté une certaine pression à consommer de l'alcool (offrir un autre verre alors que nous n'avons pas fini les premiers, c'est maladroit, voire malaisant). Je croyais aussi que c'était un cas isolé, mais en lisant les autres commentaires, je me rends compte que d'autres clients ont eu la même sensation: suggérer 18% de pourboire minimum, calculé sur le montant avec taxes (autrement dit, autour de 25% sur le prix avant taxes), c'est peu professionnel & personnellement, ça me fait sentir beaucoup moins genéreuse, surtout quand l'employé derrière le terminal de paiement m'observe pendant ce temps. Dommage.
Oct 14, 2023
on Google