I read many reviews before coming here. It's really hit or miss so I wanted to try for myself. I was there during a power outage last week. I had time to finish my meal before the power went out. I had the gyoza and the fried chicken as appetizers. They were the highlight of the meal cause the ramen really left to be desired. I would say prepackaged stuff from the chinese store is more savoury than what they serve here. The Tonkotsu original ramen was nothing particularly enjoyable. Service was courteous and prompt. But where I had a problem, was with payment. Credit cards couldnt be used because there was no power and my friend and I were 92 cents short in cash to just cover for our meal. And we were told... no, we need the dollar. In a world reliant on plastic for payment, I suppose the lesson is always carry cash: paper and coins! Needless to say, I will not return nor will I recommend for the reasons stated above. And yes, I was offered to make a personal e-transfer to a staff member?...which to me is not an actual proof or guaranty of payment. I wasn't going to transfer money directly to our waitress! We were by no means looking for a free meal but it is your responsability to rethink how you will offer to receive payment, legally, in such extra ordinary circumstances as a...
Read moreA formidable contender to Yokato Yokabai on Saint Laurent! I find the restaurant to have more variety and offers dishes that really introduces new experience for your taste buds. Its Goma Salmon and Ika Age (deep-fried calamari) are to die for. The chef was very generous. The Goma Salmon dish is supposed to only come with four pieces of salmon but the chef gave us five pieces each and they were very delicious. The only thing that I would mention is that if you have small children eating this dish, be sure to cut the salmon into smaller pieces for them as the salmon pieces are soaked in sauces and they can become very slippery and can be a potential choking hazard especially for small children or anybody who have reflex issues. We took the original Chatsu Tonkotsu ramen noodles with pork. The noodles is silky smooth and all of the toppings especially the egg all taste exquisitely. They don't overwhelm your taste buds but they slowly immerses your taste buds in its rich flavours leaving you wanting for more. And don't be fooled by the bowl size. It's VERY filling. The Sakura and the Japanese painting in the decorations is just beautiful. Be sure to bring your camera and make sure it's charged cuz you will be taking...
Read moreWent to have dinner with my friends here on a Saturday night. I’ve been to many ramen restaurants in Montreal and I have to say, this one is subpar.
First of all, the decor is very plain and the ceiling is not finished. The place doesn’t have a nice vibe. It has a cheap look.
The service wasn’t great. They gave us only 2 menus though we were 4 people. Also, there were utensils missing for 1 person. They served the appetizers (that are usually shared) without bringing any plates for each person.
I know they just opened recently (maybe a month ago) so maybe they are still working things out. However, I was quite disappointed. I expected much more.
Foodwise, the tonkotsu chasu ramen was very good. I really enjoyed the broth. It was rich and not too salty.
I tried their special appetizer Buri Carpaccio. The presentation was beautiful. However, the yellow tail tuna was not fresh. I don’t recommend it at all.
The gyozas were ok. Nothing exceptional. The karaage, however, were excellent. Very crispy and tasty. The takoyaki were also a hit, crispy on the outside and soft inside.
In all, this ramen place is not too bad for a suburb. Nevertheless, I think they still have a lot to work on if they want...
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