Chika Ramen Izakaya focuses on the precise art of Japanese noodle craftsmanship and traditional small plate culture. The kitchen prepares authentic tonkotsu and shoyu ramen broths, utilizing long-simmered ingredients to achieve a deep, complex flavor profile. Diners encounter a wide selection of izakaya-style appetizers, including crispy gyoza, savory yakitori skewers, and fresh market-inspired seasonal offerings. The interior design emphasizes a casual, high-energy atmosphere that prioritizes communal seating and focused interaction with the culinary workspace. Noodle textures remain consistent with traditional standards, offering firm, springy bites that pair effectively with aromatic oils and house-made toppings. The beverage program complements the salty, umami-rich profile of the ramen bowls with a variety of cold Japanese beers and distilled spirits. This establishment serves as a dedicated destination for those seeking traditional Japanese comfort food.
Chika Ramen Izakaya offers generous portions of ramen and Japanese tapas in a cozy, stylish setting, with standouts like tonkotsu ramen and popular fried items such as takoyaki and karaage. The vibe and value are frequently praised, Sundays are noted as a plus, though service can be slow and occasionally distracted, and some bowls miss freshness or depth of flavor, with mixed reports on authenticity and vegan labeling.
I ordered two Tonkatsu ramen & one seafood ramen through Uber. The app clearly said I would receive free Dragon Eyes rolls, but they were missing from my order.
On top of that, the Tonkatsu ramen was missing the eggs.
I called the restaurant to ask about it, & the person who answered literally said'I don't know.' That response is completely unacceptable & extremely irresponsible. How can a restaurant not know what they send out to customers?
This was a frustrating & disappointing experience from start to finish. I paid full price & did not receive what I ordered or what was promised, strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant.
Ramen succulent avec une décoration exquise me rappelant le Japon . Je recommande fortement ce restaurant au curieux de la culture japonaise. Prix très abordable pour la portion donnés.
Nov 14, 2025
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Un de mes restaurants préférés à Québec. Le restaurant est situé dans un endroit très animé de la ville. Directement sous le Dagobert, le restaurant se spécialise en Ramen mais également en tapas japonais.
C'est principalement pour les''à-côtés'' que je vais là.
Je recommande particulièrement les Takoyaki. Ceux-ci sont meilleurs que ceux que j'ai personnellement mangé à Osaka. De plus, le karaage est particulièrement bon & c'est le meilleur marché/prix des tapas (à partager essentiellement). Les gyozas représentent très bien la version authentique japonaise. Le seul tapas que j'ai remarqué être assez différent de l'original japonais est le Okonomiyaki. Celui-ci avait plutôt l'air d'un pâté fait avec un moule. Les ramens sont également délicieux, mais vous pouvez amplement partager les tapas & vous serez heureux.
The place was really nice & cozy to go, the waiters were really sweet! Good service, the food was delicious & we didn't wait at all. I highly recommend!
Un peu déçue par cet endroit qui m'avait été recommandé par quand même pas mal de monde.
Je vais commencer par les bons points : le services est très agréable, l'ambiance du restaurant est super & le karaage est très bon (un des meilleurs que j'ai mangé).
Par contre... les ramens étaient décevants. J'ai trouvé que ca n'avait pas vraiment de goût. La viande n'était pas vraiment de qualité. Nous sommes venus à 3 & malheureusement aucune de nous n'a vraiment apprecié son ramen. Dommage.
Probably the only place you can walk-in on Christmas Eve! The food was great, ramen was very well balanced, good flavour! Vegetables, big portion! Fried chicken was good too. The servers are really nice! We got complementary mochis for Christmas Eve. Recommend!!
Première commande à emporter de ce restaurant & je n'ai pas été déçue. Soupe ramen délicieuse, emballée avec soin & accompagnée d'un petit mot. Je recommande!
Visited Isakiya in Quebec City & were absolutely delighted! The ambiance was fantastic, the food was delicious, & the service was attentive. Yes, there was quite a long line, & we had to wait about 20 minutes, but it was worth it. Highly recommend it to all Japanese cuisine lovers!
Oct 17, 2024
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Le goût des plats était vraiment intéressant & authentique, chaque bouchée était une découverte culinaire. J'ai été agréablement surpris par le décor apaisant, qui crée une ambiance parfaite pour un repas relaxant. Le service était impeccable, avec un personnel attentif & courtois. Une expérience que je recommande vivement à tous les amateurs de cuisine japonaise!
Excellent repas servi par un personnel aimable & réactif dans un cadre très sympathique! & tout cela avec un rapport qualité/prix excellent! Je recommande!
Quick service. Sushi menu price is fair. Place feels like in Japan. Got the kalbi with rice & chicken bao buns. The kalbi tasted right, but the bao buns was kind of tough to bite on. Overall, I still recommend going there & just get the kalbi with rice which is enough & cheaper than ramen bowl.
Me & a group were on a business trip to Quebec & we were craving soup. Our initial idea was pho but all the Vietnamese restaurants were either closed or not open late enough for us. So we opted for ramen! The restaurant's vibes & interior was a fusion of modern club-like aesthetic & Japanese decor. The automated lucky cat & ramen display was cool at the store front. Interior is spacious & we got to choose anywhere to sit. The food came out quick & most of what we ordered was tasty. For the appetizers, the kimchi was a bit too sweet for my liking; perhaps it was not fermented long enough. Warning with the kimchi, it was too spicy for my colleagues but I thought it was fine as I'm normally used to eating spicy food. We ordered the edamame & the seasoning they put in that numbs your mouth after eatting it for awhile. I think they use peppercorn or something. I have never had edamame numb my mouth before. With the main dishes, all the ramen tasted pretty generic. One of my colleagues had dietary restrictions & they were able to accommodate her & take certain ingredients out. If you order the duck ramen, the meat is sweet almost as if they used marinated duck meat. I felt it didn't go well with the rest of the soup taste. I also ordered a ramen combo that came with a chicken cutlet. The chicken cutlet was left a little too long in the deep fryer but regardless it still tasted good, just extra crunchy! We shared a L'arc en ciel roll aka rainbow roll. This one was alright, not the most outstanding taste. The okonomiyaki & salmon nigiri were really tasty. I'd recommend those as you can't go wrong. The service was a bit slow. The restaurant at night looked like it was run by young teens & I stared for a good 5 min watching the young waitress scrolling through her phone. Our table also ran out of water & I again had to wave her down & get her attention. I think if I were to come here again, I would stick with the sushi & nigiri next time. Some of the appetizers are a hit or miss but would be interesting to try the other stuff on their menu. Still, it's a great restaurant for late night eats & decent price if you don't mind the slow service.
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We had a nice dinner here. The food was all fresh. Agedashi Tofu was unique but good. Sushi sizes were generous. I recommend the Ika Squid in particular.
J'adore la nourriture ici, surtout le rapport qualité-prix. J'y suis allée deux fois avec des amis différents & le prix est excellent pour nous tous. La seule chose qui doit être améliorée est le service à la clientèle. Mais je reviendrai certainement parce que la nourriture est délicieuse & le prix est juste. La seule chose que je n'ai pas aimée est le goût des ramen, c'est la seule chose que je ne recommande pas d'essaye
Superbe restaurant dans lequel j'ai pu mangé. Nous avons tout de suite était accueillit puis servit. C'est le seul restaurant japonais dans lequel j'ai pu mangé en dehors du japon qui m'a vraiment rappelé les saveurs que j'avais pu mangé là bas. Je le recommande vivement si vous êtes de passage à côté !
Lorsque nous sommes entrés dans le restaurant tout de suite nous étions assis. Nous avions commandé & même pas, 10 minutes après les Ramens & entrée était servie, les mai-thai était délicieux je le recommande a tout ceux qui aime l'ananas. Le service était rapide, la nourriture était fraîche & chaude & l'ambiance était relaxante & romantique.
