Best Ramen in Montreal
This guide lists the best ramen and noodle restaurants in Montreal, based on Google ratings and reviews from October 2026. It covers ramen shops and related Japanese and Chinese noodle restaurants. The list is dominated by places in Ville-Marie and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, with price levels ranging from inexpensive to moderate. Ratings are consistently high, from 4.4 to 4.8, with review counts from over 100 to several thousand.
Most restaurants are open for both lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout and delivery. Reviewers often mention specific dishes, service, and atmosphere. The data shows a strong presence of chain locations, particularly Kinton and Sansotei, alongside independent spots. This selection provides options across different neighbourhoods and budgets.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KINTON RAMEN SAINTE-CATHERINE X GUY | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 554 | $ |
| 2 | Yokato Yokabai Ramen | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 5,592 | $$ |
| 3 | KINTON RAMEN SQUARE-VICTORIA | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,234 | $$ |
| 4 | Sansotei Ramen Sainte-Catherine | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,863 | $ |
| 5 | KINTON RAMEN MONT-ROYAL | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,159 | $$ |
| 6 | Nouilles Zhonghua - Chinese Noodles - Cold Noodle Xi'an - Chinese Hamburger - Delivery | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 978 | $ |
| 7 | Nouilles de Lan Zhou | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 5,096 | $ |
| 8 | Bistro Isakaya | Lasalle | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 375 | $$ |
| 9 | IMADAKE IZAKAYA | Montreal | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 2,698 | $$ |
| 10 | Kotora Ramen | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 241 | $ |
| 11 | KINTON RAMEN UNION | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 2,259 | $$ |
| 12 | Tsukuyomi Ramen - Mile End | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,803 | $$ |
| 13 | Neotokyo | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,624 | $$ |
| 14 | Ramen Isshin | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 948 | $$ |
| 15 | TSUJIRI Montreal | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 839 | $$ |
| 16 | Ramen Isshin Verdun | Verdun | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 370 | $ |
| 17 | Sansotei Ramen Mackay | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 347 | $ |
| 18 | Machiya Ramen Chinatown | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 329 | $ |
| 19 | Sansotei Ramen Royalmount | Montreal | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 311 | $ |
| 20 | KINTON RAMEN CÔTE-DES-NEIGES | Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 2,108 | $$ |
KINTON RAMEN SAINTE-CATHERINE X GUY
Kinton Ramen Sainte-Catherine x Guy is an inexpensive ramen spot in Ville-Marie with a 4.8 rating from 554 reviews. It is open daily from 11:30 to 22:30. Reviewers often mention the spice level, garlic pork ramen, and cozy place, and it has veggie options.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-22:30
- Sat 11:30-22:30
Yokato Yokabai Ramen
Yokato Yokabai Ramen in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a moderate price and a 4.6 rating from 5592 reviews. It opens daily, with a break most afternoons. Reviewers frequently note wait times, takoyaki, and its pork broth and vegetarian ramen.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:30
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
KINTON RAMEN SQUARE-VICTORIA
Kinton Ramen Square-Victoria is a moderate-priced ramen restaurant in Ville-Marie, rated 4.6 from 2234 reviews. It serves lunch and dinner daily until 22:30. Reviewers often highlight the pork ramen, kind staff, and vegetarian options.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-22:30
- Sat 11:30-22:30
Sansotei Ramen Sainte-Catherine
Sansotei Ramen Sainte-Catherine offers inexpensive ramen in Ville-Marie, with a 4.6 rating from 1863 reviews. It opens daily from 11:00, closing at 21:30 or 22:30. Reviewers commonly mention the Black Tonkotsu Ramen, affordability, and vegetarian options.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:30
- Mon 11:00-21:30
- Tue 11:00-21:30
- Wed 11:00-21:30
- Thu 11:00-22:30
- Fri 11:00-22:30
- Sat 11:00-22:30
KINTON RAMEN MONT-ROYAL
Kinton Ramen Mont-Royal in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a moderate price and a 4.6 rating from 1159 reviews. It is open daily until 22:30. Reviewers often talk about the terrace, original pork ramen, and smiling waiter.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-22:30
- Sat 11:30-22:30
Nouilles Zhonghua - Chinese Noodles - Cold Noodle Xi'an - Chinese Hamburger - Delivery
Nouilles Zhonghua is an inexpensive Chinese noodle restaurant in Ville-Marie, rated 4.6 from 978 reviews. It is open Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 20:00. Reviewers frequently mention fresh noodles, Lanzhou beef, and that it is cash only.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
Nouilles de Lan Zhou
Nouilles de Lan Zhou in Ville-Marie is an inexpensive Chinese noodle spot with a 4.5 rating from 5096 reviews. It opens daily from 11:00, closing at 21:00 or 21:30. Reviewers often note dan dan noodles, wait times, and hand-pulled noodles.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:30
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:30
- Sat 11:00-21:30
Bistro Isakaya
Bistro Isakaya is a moderate-priced Japanese restaurant in Lasalle, rated 4.7 from 375 reviews. Its hours vary, closed Tuesday and Monday dinner. Reviewers often mention fried dishes, generous portions, and grilled squid.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:30-20:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-20:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-20:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:00
- Sat 16:30-21:00
IMADAKE IZAKAYA
Imadake Izakaya is a moderate Japanese restaurant in Montreal, with a 4.5 rating from 2698 reviews. It opens Thursday to Sunday evenings, until midnight on weekends. Reviewers frequently mention it is noisy and note the tapas and calamari.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:30-22:00
- Thu 17:30-22:00
- Fri 17:30-00:00
- Sat 17:30-00:00
Kotora Ramen
Kotora Ramen in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is inexpensive and has a high 4.8 rating from 241 reviews. It opens daily from 11:00, closing at 20:00 or 21:00. Reviewers often mention the cozy atmosphere, small place, and mazemen.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
KINTON RAMEN UNION
Kinton Ramen Union in Ville-Marie is moderate-priced, rated 4.5 from 2259 reviews. It is open daily until 22:30. Reviewers often highlight the pork ramen, spicy garlic ramen, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-22:30
- Sat 11:30-22:30
Tsukuyomi Ramen - Mile End
Tsukuyomi Ramen - Mile End in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is moderate-priced, rated 4.5 from 1803 reviews. It opens daily, with a break on most afternoons. Reviewers frequently mention vegan options, takoyaki, and portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:30
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30
- Sat 12:00-21:30
Neotokyo
Neotokyo in Ville-Marie is a moderate ramen restaurant with a 4.5 rating from 1624 reviews. It opens for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention wait times, vegan ramen, and the Truffle Miso Ramen with Chicken.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Tue 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Wed 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Ramen Isshin
Ramen Isshin in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is moderate-priced, rated 4.5 from 948 reviews. It opens daily, with an afternoon break on weekdays. Reviewers often highlight vegan options, karaage chicken, and takoyaki.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:00
- Mon 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
TSUJIRI Montreal
Tsujiri Montreal in Ville-Marie is a moderate Japanese restaurant, rated 4.5 from 839 reviews. It opens daily from noon, closing at 19:00 or 21:00. Reviewers almost exclusively mention matcha desserts, cakes, and parfait.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-19:00
- Mon 12:00-19:00
- Tue 12:00-19:00
- Wed 12:00-19:00
- Thu 12:00-19:00
- Fri 12:00-21:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
Ramen Isshin Verdun
Ramen Isshin Verdun offers inexpensive ramen with a 4.6 rating from 370 reviews. It opens daily from 11:30, closing at 20:30 or 21:00. Reviewers often mention vegan options, takoyaki, and it being a cozy place.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:00
- Mon 11:30-20:30
- Tue 11:30-20:30
- Wed 11:30-20:30
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
Sansotei Ramen Mackay
Sansotei Ramen Mackay in Ville-Marie is inexpensive, rated 4.6 from 347 reviews. It opens daily from 11:00, closing at 21:30 or 22:30. Reviewers often note the portion size, Black Tonkotsu, and vegetarian option.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:30
- Mon 11:00-21:30
- Tue 11:00-21:30
- Wed 11:00-21:30
- Thu 11:00-22:30
- Fri 11:00-22:30
- Sat 11:00-22:30
Machiya Ramen Chinatown
Machiya Ramen Chinatown is an inexpensive spot in Ville-Marie, rated 4.6 from 329 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00. Reviewers often mention kind staff, dumplings, and that it is family owned and affordable.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Sansotei Ramen Royalmount
Sansotei Ramen Royalmount in Montreal is inexpensive, with a 4.6 rating from 311 reviews. It opens daily from 11:00, closing at 21:00 or 21:30. Reviewers frequently mention portions, cheesecake, and the ramen broth.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:30
- Fri 11:00-21:30
- Sat 11:00-21:30
KINTON RAMEN CÔTE-DES-NEIGES
Kinton Ramen Côte-des-Neiges is moderate-priced, rated 4.4 from 2108 reviews. It opens daily, from 11:00 or 11:30 until 22:30. Reviewers often highlight welcoming staff, the ramen broth, and spicy pork ramen.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-22:30
- Sat 11:30-22:30
Tips before you go
- Check hours, as many places like Yokato Yokabai and Neotokyo close for a few hours in the afternoon.
- For budget meals, look for 'inexpensive' spots like Sansotei, Kotora, and the Chinese noodle restaurants.
- Ville-Marie and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal have the highest concentration of ramen and noodle restaurants.
- Takeout and delivery are widely available, as indicated by the 'has_takeout' and 'has_delivery' features.
- Note that some places, like Nouilles Zhonghua, may be cash only.
- If you dislike noise, be aware that reviewers often mention noise levels at Imadake Izakaya.
How we made this list
This list was compiled using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. To ensure reliability, only places with at least 100 reviews were considered. A weighted rating formula was applied so that restaurants with very few reviews did not rank artificially high. The list also includes only restaurants that were open at the time of data collection.
Questions about ramen shops in Montreal
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
Kinton Ramen Sainte-Catherine x Guy and Kotora Ramen both have a 4.8 rating. Kinton has 554 reviews and is inexpensive, located in Ville-Marie. Kotora has 241 reviews, is also inexpensive, and is in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal. Both are open daily for lunch and dinner.
Are there good options for vegetarians or vegans?
Yes, many restaurants have vegetarian or vegan options. Reviewers often mention veggie options at Kinton Ramen Sainte-Catherine, vegetarian ramen at Yokato Yokabai and Tsukuyomi, and vegan ramen at Neotokyo. Ramen Isshin and its Verdun location are also noted for vegan options.
Where can I find ramen outside downtown Montreal?
You can find ramen in several other neighbourhoods. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has Yokato Yokabai, Kinton Mont-Royal, and Tsukuyomi. There are also locations in Verdun (Ramen Isshin Verdun), Lasalle (Bistro Isakaya), Côte-des-Neiges (Kinton), and the Royalmount area (Sansotei).
Do I need to make reservations?
The data does not specify reservations, but reviewer comments provide clues. Several places mention 'wait time' or 'long lines', such as Yokato Yokabai, Nouilles de Lan Zhou, and Neotokyo. For these popular spots, planning for a wait or visiting at off-peak times is advisable.
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