Umami Ramen & Izakaya

Katerina Li (11 reviews)

20 May 2026

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3.0

This place has such good food but the service is incredibly slow. Waited 1 hour to get our ramen and then another hour to get our dessert and bill - spent 3.5 hours here and most of it just waiting😭 but the food is good! Maybe get for takeout

Laura Verbich (55 reviews)

18 May 2026

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5.0

Delicioussss flavors, innovative menu, great coffee and drinks, lovely spot in little Italy!! You’ll want to visit for Sunday brunch, as well as try both the lunch and dinner menus.

kiranbir kaur (33 reviews)

17 May 2026

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5.0

“Had an amazing experience here! The food was delicious from start to finish, and the service made it even better. Gabrielle and Sophia were absolutely amazing —attentive, and welcoming! We tried Gyoza, Tantanmen, Karaage, crème brûlée and everything was delicious and reasonably priced!

Rosalia Escalante (8 reviews)

11 May 2026

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5.0

Excellent service, excellent food. 1000% recommended.

Anne-Frédéric L. (2 reviews)

10 May 2026

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3.7

We had some cocktails and share plates, which were hot or miss. One of our cocktails was tasteless and the other too bitter. Unfortunately, the service was not great. It took 40 minutes to place drink orders and this pace remained for the rest of the meal. The decor is nice and cozy though. Could have been great, but overall, not worth it for me. Maybe go for a bowl of ramen and call it a day.

Zarish Abbas (7 reviews)

10 May 2026

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1.0

We visited today after making an online reservation that specifically noted we had a child with us. Despite the heads-up, the experience was a series of frustrations. As we were physically halfway up the stairs carrying a stroller, the staff member holding the door actually asked, "Should I keep holding the door or do you have it?" I would think it's common sense not to stop assisting someone in the middle of the stairs. Even a stranger would have the courtesy to wait until we reached level ground. Also it's not like we took forever. There were two (three?) steps... So ridiculous. The high chair provided had a broken strap and was wobbly. Also, despite booking ahead, we were told that patio seating isn't an option for online reservations, which was never made clear during the process. This establishment is clearly not welcoming to families. If you have a young child, I’d suggest going elsewhere. Important detail: this was a mother's day brunch 💀

Stephanie De Sousa (14 reviews)

10 May 2026

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3.3

Mostly good food, although the entrees we ordered left me wanting a bit more of a punch (a little bland). As for the mains, the the truffle ramen was tasty but the broth was way too thick. It felt like I was eating mushroom soup with a ton of noodles in it. Sadly, the confit tomato “egg yolk” got lost in all the other flavours. The atmosphere was nice. The waitress was kind. If I go again, I’d opt for a ramen that was more broth-y.

nikunj parmar (27 reviews)

10 May 2026

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4.7

I’ve visited Umami Ramen & Izakaya twice now, and the food is consistently excellent. It is easily one of the best spots for vegan ramen in Montreal. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the menu is creative—the attention to detail in their plant-based options is impressive. The atmosphere is very cozy and perfect for a late-night dinner. The Service: We arrived at 8:50 PM without a reservation. A cancellation luckily opened up, and the server was very accommodating, getting us seated quickly and providing helpful, knowledgeable recommendations from the menu. However, the service became a bit "hands-off" once the food arrived. We had to flag someone down just to get water refills, which was a bit of a letdown compared to the great start. The Tipping Culture: One point of frustration was the payment terminal. The tipping options start at 15%, which feels high as a forced minimum in the current economy—especially when service isn't quite 100%. I think restaurants should offer more flexible options to keep things fair for everyone.

Cici (20 reviews)

4 May 2026

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4.3

10/10 food! 🥘 Would recommend 😋

Waves Edu (3 reviews)

28 Apr 2026

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3.0

The food including mains and potato salad are the worst in my life. Very oily and salty. The service is fine but slow. It’s very hot inside.

French Pain (9 reviews)

20 Apr 2026

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2.3

I really wanted to love it… Service and atmosphere were ok, nothing incredible but nothing bad either. Food was either bland or too salty, we took about 8 plates to share and not a single one tasted anything but salt. A bit disappointed, as good vegan food is usually so creative with flavors and texture.

Stephanie Garzon (2 reviews)

19 Apr 2026

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4.3

Loved the gyoza and okonomiyaki. Waitstaff was great. Atmosphere was good but a bit too loud.

Wilson Adam (49 reviews)

16 Apr 2026

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4.7

The tofu karage was fantastic, ramen as well. Service was fast. The only issue was a super loud ice cream machine that would turn on every few minutes loud enough to interrupt your conversation. Everything else was great.

Pier Briley (6 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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5.0

Second time visiting and definitely not the last! Everything is delicious! So nice to be able to order anything off the menu (even if you can’t read it) and know its vegan. Staff is so friendly and welcoming.

Max Tenenbaum (72 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Went for Sunday brunch and will definitely be coming back for dinner. Sophia and her staff are incredibly hospitable and meals were delicious.

Sally Hays (100 reviews)

20 Mar 2026

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3.0

If you want to have a table, you need to reserve on the weekends. The food is pretty good but not the best. The ramen has a bitter after taste but the appetizers and dessert was amazing.

Kim Naraine (3 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

Worth it for the magical vegan eggs alone. But the ambience and service are also magic.

Blossom

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

really nice vegan restaurant !! we were ones of the last to leave so they gave us a free donut which was really kind too, would def go again

Simon CS (3 reviews)

28 Feb 2026

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4.0

Great food and atmosphere! That said terminal is pushing you to give 18% tip minimum and that alone is making me hesitant to recommend. Even if the service and food is good, not giving me an option to give 15% except by diving into the menus feels scamy.

Daniel Gawalewicz (41 reviews)

27 Feb 2026

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5.0

Food was fantastic! Tried a few items and it was all very good. Highly recommend the Matcha cocktail. Staff was nice.

vishal holkar (23 reviews)

22 Feb 2026

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3.7

Good

Rucha Dave (70 reviews)

25 Jan 2026

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5.0

Everything was just perfect love the food it’s 100 % vegan restaurant must try in city

Aiden Fernando (25 reviews)

14 Jan 2026

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5.0

Had the most amazing experience at Umami Montreal ✨ We tried the karaage, tofu agedashi, and the curry tempe tonkatsu everything was absolutely delicious. And the crème brûlée… genuinely out of this world. The space is beautifully lit and has such a great atmosphere, and huge shoutout to Sauphya for taking such great care of us, it made the night even better. Can’t wait to come back 🤍

Luis Nova (1 review)

11 Jan 2026

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3.7

The ramen was a disappointment --- the broth was too thick and the ingredients added were little. the dumplings were barely hot ... also a member of the kitchen was not wearing a hat or cap and her hair was long .