
Ichigo Ichie Izakaya
Ichigo Ichie Izakaya is an easy japanese option in Plateau in Montreal to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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6 Montreal ramen spots serving proper bowls — tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, and beyond.
The best ramen restaurants in Montreal are Ichigo Ichie Izakaya, Ramen Isshin, Yokato Yokabai Ramen, and more. Start with Ichigo Ichie Izakaya if you want the strongest overall first pick.

The best ramen in Montreal spans rich tonkotsu, clean shoyu broths, and creative seasonal specials. These picks are sorted by Google rating and review depth. Picks span Plateau and Montreal.




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