Sumo Ramen

If you are looking for a good ramen noodle experience in Montréal’s Chinatown, I highly recommend Sumo Ramen. I had the wanton ramen in spicy hot pepper broth which I found flavorful and absolutely satisfying. The Imperial Rolls were quite good as was the dipping sauce they were served with. I wouldn’t hesitate to return and try some of their other menu selections on a future visit to Montréal.

Easy dining on a week night with a friend. Good spot for conversation and relaxation. Lots of ramen options. It’s not the best I’ve ever had, but it was very tasty with fresh ingredients, and I would return. The dumplings were also very good.

To be honest, I’ve had better ramen in the city. I ordered the sumo ramen and the miso poutine. The ramen felt bland and the poutine was way too salty.

Solid ramen. Nice portion size. A busy, cozy restaurant. The ramen was delicious, as were the cocktails. Also, the rice balls, which my companion ordered, and I’d never had — UMAMI HEAVEN. Really tasty.
Inexpensive, tasty and lively — in Montréal’s somewhat small Chinatown. Worth a visit if you are craving Ramen, and I was.

Arrived here after reading all the great reviews about the ramen here. The restaurant is located on the upper level of the Montréal Chinatown. Signage and menu was visible from the ground level so it was easy to spot. I can tell there were a lot of regulars here. Service was very quick. We had our order taken right away. We ordered the sumo ramen, seafood ramen, and gyoza. The ramen was quite bland and boring. The noodles had poor texture, the quality of the pork and «seafood» were not great either, and broth was salty. I did enjoy how they prepared the gyoza however the taste was not special. The restaurant felt sticky and stuffy. They sold interesting snacks and Japanese marble drinks at the cashier which was neat. Anyways, I don’t think sumo lived up to its hype. I will likely not return.

Very good Ramen with lots of unique meat options (spicy beef was good). However I was really looking forward to the volcano Poutine however the 1007 upstairs location doesn’t have this. Some other location owned by the same owners does? Shucks.

While this wasn’t the best ramen that I’ve ever had, Sumo Ramen definitely deserves major props for being one of the only restaurants to be open for lunch on Christmas Eve in Montréal. After getting turned away by at least a dozen other restaurants, my family and I were more than grateful that we finally stumbled upon this little ramen place that was actually open (Pro Tip: don’t trust Open Table when booking reservations in Montréal – we made so many reservations at places that were supposedly open, but in actuality, were not GRRR).
I ordered the Kimchi Ramen, which was definitely tasty, but not mind-​blowing, like ramen I’ve had at some other places. I got the combo, which included a soft drink and a side – the takoyaki octopus balls – but was still hungry after. I definitely thought the portions could have been bigger. The flavor was definitely there in the soup, but the ramen itself could have been tastier.
While my ramen was good, my brother’s Volcano Poutine was better. The fries were crunchy and flavorful on their own, so when topped with the gravy, seaweed, Sriracha and cheese, they only became better. I was skeptical about how good an Asian-​inspired poutine could be, but I shouldn’t have been, because it was delicious.
I was definitely initially deterred from coming to Sumo Ramen because of the 3-​star rating, but I’m glad my family and I stopped by for lunch on Christmas Eve. Thanks again for actually being open and for feeding this lot of ravenous Asians, Sumo Ramen!

I’ll admit it. I came here because Naruto likes ramen and I’ve rarely had it outside those really cheap bags of noodles you boil when you’re in college. Or at work for lunch. I was a solo lunch diner, as I had dipped out of a conference for some better food than the conference center was offering. This place delivered. It was clean and the service was FAST. The ramen was delicious, and the recommendation of the server was spot on. Décor was modern and had several nods to animé. If I lived in the area I would probably be back here. Naruto was right, ramen is yummy!

Amazing ramen. I had the volcano pork, top notch. Even the regular size is huge. We love this place, best ramen in Montréal, only problem is parking is a bit of a pain in the area but hardly their fault (Chinatown). Go here

Contrary to other comments, the service I had was good! Prompt, friendly service — what more could I ask for? The food was delicious. We tried the pork belly steamed bun and the grilled chicken steamed bun — they were served hot. The meat was melt-​in-​your-​mouth tender. The steamed buns were a win! I ordered the Kimchee Ramen with shoyu broth, handmade ramen noodles and Chashu pork — the pork was so tender and so good. The broth was flavorful and the portion was generous. I will be back!

The cash register was trying to play smart by giving me change after paying. $ 10.10 and he gave me coins instead. Why? I figured out as I was about to leave. the dude makes me turn around to tell me I FORGOT TO LEAVE TIP for such a restaurant with really bad service and yells go to mc D’s instead. Waiting for the table was hectic. If you came in groups of 4+, you pretty much have priority over someone whose bringing their date. Did not enjoy my experience here and would not recommend unless you’re trying fight your way eating the food as it wasn’t well made either.

Many choices of ramen ! Their apetizers are also very good :) My favourites are the beef stew ramen and the cha chu pork apetizer. Good size and they take cards. The only reason why I do not give them 5 stars is because of the service… I always get the same waitress who has a bad attitude

Just awful. Worst ramen ever… if you can even call it that. Packaged ramen tastes better!

Been in a hiatus.
I apologize Unilocal,and everyone in Montréal.
Completely worst experience that it has made me make a review. You would believe that after 5 months, I’ll have something good to say about one restaurant!
Service is terrible, in fact its a complete waste of time and of money for any reasonable customer – the waiters have been completely useless and their attempts to recommend any foods is just to get extra tips and money –be aware when you pay cash they attempt to put it in their pocket rather than offer a honest bill with a receipt to their customer!
Food is not authentic nor good. Indeed, what you have in front of you are Chinese trying a mix of noodle cuisine fusion with some HK – completely disgusting — no flavours and the meat is terrible. Like imagine one offers you instant noodles that are cooked 20 mins ago and then they bring it to you while expecting you to enjoy it – terrible and fake.
Honestly, try any other japanese restaurant outside of this area – you will have a better experience and enjoyment for your own money for the service and the food.
I’ve never been so disappointed in a restaurant in a long time, and I definitely think this is one of the worst restaurant in Chinatown. If one doesn’t believe me it’s fine. However, this is one of the place to be AVOIDED AT ALL COST in this city.

Hidden somewhere in Chinatown, this place was my first ramen place back then. What I like about this place is that they offer the biggest bowl of ramen (jumbo) I’ve ever seen! It makes me want to roll down the stairs after everytime I order one. As for the taste, they’re subpar compared to other ramen shops. Their broth could be a lot creamier and richer. Also their service is nothing noteworthy.

Came here before but hadn’t been back in a few years. I’ve recently acquired an obsession with ramens, perhaps due to over-​indulging on phở over the years, I guess the miso broth just gets me.
Anyway, my boyfriend and I came here last sunday after a day at the spa. We ordered the deep fried chicken as a starter, he got the seafood ramen and I got the tofu. First of all, the chicken was out of this world! So delicious. And I was bummed that my boyfriend kinda slayed the entire plate before I could have any more (scoff… men) but the ramens were delicious as well.
Service was fast, courteous, we really enjoyed our experience… until we got home with tummy aches and taking turns going to the bathroom. It was… kinda of a shitty end to our agreeable beginning but these things happen. I definitely recommend this place to anyone that loves ramens and appetizers and having many options. What happens after is between you and your toilet.

*Must Try: Takoyaki!
*get Beef Ramen, or Sumo Ramen. Bowls are huge!
*bubble tea is milky, but good.
*very friendly and attentive servers.

Sumo Ramen, attracted me while walking down St Laurent, by the cute little logo they had on the sign outside. I decided to give it a try one day and I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. The ramen isn’t really authentic Japanese ramen, but rather a fusion with Chinese food. They also have a number of side dishes and appetizers to try as well including popcorn friend chicken, which is one of my favourites.
The ramen itself is pretty well made and they have multiple options for types of broth and toppings. The food comes out super quick and the servers are very nice and constantly come to fill up your drinks. I would say the ramen noodles are similar to what you would get at your standard bubble tea shop, but with better toppings and broth.
The price is also very cheap, so it’s not going to hurt the pocket by any means. I’ll definitely be dropping by again when I’m around the Montréal Chinatown!

Sumo Ramen. Should have went with ramen? Since my friends were trying the ramen, I went with the beef curry. Big disappointment. It did not taste like Japanese curry I’ve had elsewhere. It was just yellow gravy with a tad of spiciness. The slices of beef did not help either. It didn’t look like the picture on the menu.
The ramen noodles do not look like authentic ramen, more like Chinese noodles.
We also had the okonomiyaki. There was no description, but it taste like takoyaki in pancake form, a little bit of octopus.
They also offered bubble tea. I don’t think that’s Japanese. As some other Unilocalers have mentioned, this is probably a Chinese-​own establishment.
The service was a little slow. It took a while for the waitress to take our orders.

I’m always on the hunt for delicious Japanese foodz, whether it’s in my home cities — Boston and Montréal or when I’m on a day trip to New York City, or touring through the West Coast; though I’m quite satisfied with my sushi and yakitori finds, I always felt a lack of great ramen-​ness in my Japanese food experience.
Though I cannot comment on its authenticity, since I don’t consider myself a ramen expert. A bowl of sizzling hot and spicy volcano ramen at Sumo is delicious and satisfying. The menu is comprised picking your choice of noodle, soup and then ‘toppings’. I took the volcano soup (spiciest on the menu, naturally) with ground pork, topped with scallions and seaweed, and being Chinese, I committed the sin of taking Chinese noodles in ramen. I love the flavor of the broth, intense but not overly rich and the perfect spiciness is numbing and warms the heart (perfect for a winter day in Montréal). The noodles are delicious, perfect texture and consistency. I quickly gobbled down the whole (giant) bowl of noodles.
I thought the ramen prices were reasonable, but other appetizers (i.e. yakitori) seems rather expensive for the portions. Overall, it was a yummy experience for me and I’ll be back for more.

Sympathique endroit pour un bon ramen et takoyaki.
Les ramens sont bien, ce n’est pas les meilleurs, mais nous né sommes pas au Japon non plus. Il y a plusieurs variations aux choix; bouillons, nouilles, viandes, etc.
Il y a d’autres plats que du ramen, mais j’y vais toujours que pour ça. J’aime accompagner mon plat avec des takoyakis. Une sorte de boule de pâte frite avec des morceaux de poulpe/​pieuvre) ou des croquettes. C’est comme une mccroquette, mais avec des patates, des légumes et de la viande hachée (très peu ici).
Pour le prix, j’aime bien. C’est raisonnable et agréable. C’est un restau style salle à manger, mais jamais trop bruyant.
Mais, on né saura jamais sans essayer sois-​même !

Pas mal du tout ce petit resto de Ramen dans Chinatown. Pas les meilleurs que je n’ai eu mais tout à fait honorables.
Je m’y suis rendue le 1er janvier, le staff (soit juste deux serveurs) était très chaleureux et efficace. En entrée: tentacules de poulpe en beignet: trop gras et beaucoup trop de pâte à beignet ce qui enlevait totalement le goût du poulpe. Mon ami a pris une salade d’algues qui était délicieuse !
En plat de résistance: Ramen au boeuf avec base de soja. Franchement très bien, le seul hic, il n’y avait pas de champignons Enoki à l’intérieur mais des algues pour les remplacer. La portion et pantagruesque et du coup je n’aurais pas du commander d’entrée.
Pour mon ami, menu de Gyoza, soit raviolis japonais grillés accompagnés d’un bol de riz blanc, d’un soupe Miso et d’une petite salade de légume. Il s’est régalé !
Côté déco, si vous êtes un adepte des couleurs d’Halloween (orange et noir) alors ce resto vous plaira ! Plus sérieusement, il faudrait donné un petit coup de jeune à cet endroit. Soit déco totalement zen ou alors tout son inverse inspiration Manga un peu comme de les resto de Tokyo. La quatrième n’est donc pas ajouté du fait de l’ambiance.
Je pense aussi que Sumo Ramen vaut plus le coup pour un lunch qu’à l’heure du souper.

Bön resto accueil sympa plats plus que correctes une grande variétés et chose appréciée les serveurs parlent français chose assez rare dans le quartier chinois
Toutefois ce n est pas vraiment japonais mais plutôt chinois même si le chef est un chinois ayant travaillé des années au Japon on sent tout de même dans certains plats une pointe de chinoiserie
Ça vaut tout de même le détour si on passé par Montréal
Bön rapport qualité prix vu les portions assez conséquentes

Des restaurants vietnamiens, il en pleut à Montréal… Celui qui veut goûter une bonne «phở» a vraiment l’embarras du choix… Par contre, si vous faites partie de ces amoureux qui aimeraient de temps à autre sauter la clôture gustative seulement pour voir ce qu’ont à nous proposer les autres cultures asiatiques en matière de soupes, sachez que le restaurant japonais Sumo Ramen, situé au cœur pompant du quartier chinois, propose ses propres spécialités qui n’ont absolument rien à voir avec le Pays du Dragon. Le Soleil Levant est-​il de taille? J’en doute fortement… Ça vaut quand même la peine d’essayer, car Montréal né compte que très peu de restaurants du style «Ramen» et celui-​ci est l’un des plus reconnus…
Il faut avant tout mentionner que je n’étais décidément pas prédisposé à aimer leurs soupes en raison de l’omniprésence de deux ingrédients: algues (nori, wakame) et champignons (enoki). Si vous né pouvez ingurgiter l’un ou l’autre, c’est à éviter. Peu importe le bouillon que vous sélectionnerez (poivré, salés ou miso), leur présence se fera sentir… Ouais, même si vous demandez votre soupe exempte desdits ingrédients, ce que j’ai fait pour les algues, le bouillon sera tout de même imprégné d’une saveur marine bien japonaise qu’il m’est encore impossible d’aimer. L’ajout d’un oeuf à demi-​cuit est aussi un indispensable, ajout dont je me serais passé volontiers. Je n’adhère pas encore à ce concept… Les autres ingrédients quasi permanents sont les échalotes, fèves germées, et bien-​sûr, les nouilles, qui macéraient dans un opaque bouillon poivré peu ragoûtant… Ça m’a laissé froid. Enfin, l’on peut choisir (heureusement!) un plat d’à-côté, en l’occurrence, du poulet grillé, que l’on incorpore à notre guise dans la soupe.
Outré les soupes, quelques grillades figurent sur le menu: calmars, poissons, pétoncles, crevettes, poulets… On y trouve même de la pieuvre frite… Vous pourrez également choisir d’accompagner votre repas d’une grande variété d’entrées, allant de la salade d’algues aux tranches de porc marinées.
Enfin bref, je suis loin d’être convaincu. Pour l’instant, le Pays du Dragon et ses «phở» triomphent haut la baguette…
— Au bonheur de plusieurs, le restaurant est un «apportez votre vin»…

Mitten in Chinatown ein Restaurant, welches eigentlich auf eine japanische Speise spezialisiert ist: Ramen (eine Nudelsuppe mit verschiedenen Beilagen) Mich interessierte mehr eine andere Lieblingsspeise von mir, die Teigtaschen «Gyoza», die hier mit einer köstlichen Knusperkruste angeboten werden.
Der Laden liegt im ersten Stock und war zur Mittagszeit nahezu voll besetzt. Trotzdem wurde ich flott und freundlich bedient und die Gyozas waren köstlich. Dann war das Ganze auch noch äusserst preiswert (mit Getränk und kleiner Vorspeise 8 $), so dass ich eine klare Empfehlung aussprechen möchte.