Sansotei Ramen Sainte-Catherine — Restaurant in Montreal

Finally Montreal is getting their very own Sansotei Ramen, one of my favourite ramen places straight from Japan. Every time I was in Toronto, I would get my Tonkotsu ramen fix with thick noodles.

Besides having the best broth in town (not too salty) that is made daily, they also have a very tasty fried chicken (Kanga), as well as mango cheesecake. The noodles are cooked to perfection, as well as their runny egg. Our take-out was nicely put in reusable bags (as shown in the picture), and every order was wrapped in a plastic bag, with the noodles on the side, as recommended by the staff if we were to eat it after 15 minutes later.

For their soft-opening, their staff were very organized and quick to prepare our large order. They are also very friendly and stand by the Sansotei tradition of greeting you and saying thank you for your purchase with a team greeting yelled in Japanese. Just like in Japan and most authentic Japanese restaurants.

For now, they offer take-out only, but I can’t wait to enjoy their sit-in experience in this beautiful decor, and might I say, it is the nicest Sansotei that I’ve visited so far. Thank you Sansotei for bringing your wonderful ramen to Montreal!

Updated review The dine-in experience is available now, and the service is great. Very friendly staff, and the Tonkotsu is as good as the other restaurants. The Kanga fries chicken is especially yummy and quite the pairing with a ramen. All topped with a yummy mango cheesecake dessert with chunks of mango....

🍜 Walking into Sansotei Ramen is like stepping into a noodle nirvana! The aroma of simmering broth hits you faster than a chopstick duel. I dove into the MISO BLACK - a symphony of CHASHU, SPICY KAKUNI, EGG, SHIITAKE, and GARLIC OIL. And because more is more, I added extra egg and CHASHU. Each bite was a blissful journey into the heart of umami-land. 🥚🐖

My wife, the discerning foodie, went for the TONKOTSU BLACK. CHASHU, BLACK FUNGUS, egg, green onion, and garlic oil came together like an edible haiku. Thick noodles were our choice, proving that in the world of ramen, size does matter. 🥢

Now, let's talk about the chashu. This wasn't just meat; it was a melt-in-your-mouth marvel. It was like eating little clouds of porky perfection, whispering secrets of flavor with every bite. 🌥️🐷

Sharing is caring, and what better to share than the Yoshi No Gawa Kome Dake No Sake 'Classic' Junmai Sake? Its smoothness was the perfect accompaniment to our ramen romance. 🍶

Service? Impeccable! It was like watching a ballet of bowls and spoons. The staff followed the charming Japanese tradition of serving with both hands - a small gesture that added a dash of authenticity to our dining experience. 🙌

Sansotei Ramen isn't just a restaurant; it's a portal to pleasure-town, with every slurp of their heavenly broth. The food didn't just tickle my taste buds; it performed a full-on salsa dance. And the service? It was like being wrapped in a warm, welcoming embrace. Sansotei Ramen, you had me at...

The ramen (Tonkotsu ramen and Shoyu ramen) was nostalgic, similar to a made in Japan experience with some sightings of ‘お願いします’ in the background. (Side note: I lived in Japan for 12 years before moving to Canada). The servers were friendly and could communicate in English or French (not Japanese, I interacted with 3 servers here). Also, it may be best to include a tip during payment, however, this is up to you though and I explain the background below. Note: I had a surprising experience here. I completed payment without a tip and was asked if there was anything wrong with their service. I replied in the negative, considering that this was a Japanese restaurant and in Japan tipping is not a practice😂. I was told that this was Canada, and then the lady server added that tipping is not mandatory but expected, an interesting twist. Well, this was quite embarrassing, as I would expect a tip from the customer to be a willing act, and not forced, more so in a Japanese restaurant. 🙇‍♂️To the management🙇‍♂️: Please note that ‘the absence of a tip from a customer is not always equivalent to an impression of bad service’. If you want to follow up on any occurrence of no tips, I suggest you use paper surveys instead or overlook it outrightly, as this could help preserve the dignity of your customer with a higher possibility for repeat visits (with or without...