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 generally receives praise for its cozy atmosphere, generous portions, and flavorful ramen and appetizers like karaage and takoyaki, making it a popular spot for visitors and locals in Quebec City. While many diners enjoy the authentic-style offerings, friendly staff, and fair pricing, experiences can be inconsistent regarding service speed, food freshness, and the complexity of certain broth bases. Some patrons have noted concerns about recent menu changes, minor cleanliness issues, and occasional lapses in attentive service, yet many still recommend it as a solid choice for a satisfying and warm meal.
A good spot to get a warm & tasty meal in the middle of winter. Ramen broth was good, noodles were chewy, the pork had a tiny bit of after taste. The takoyaki & karaage were quite good - hot & delicious. The place was clean & inviting. No complaints with the service. Definitely a good place to have a filling meal.
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.
During our 4-day stay in Quebec, eating breakfast, lunch, & dinner out, this was hands-down the best meal we had. We ordered takoyaki, edamame, tofu ramen tofu, tonkotsu ramen, & the dynamite mango roll. Everything was absolutely delicious!
Jul 7, 2025
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service quick, sushi perfect, generous portions, takoyaki fresh, the don karaage just delicious, but the stars of the show had to be the ramen soups. the por shoyu & ramen with fried chicken....just satisfying with every bite
Tres content de ma premiere experience. Tout etait bon! Les Takoyakis hmmm! So good ! 10/10 Le grand serveur asiatique coupe champi... tu es flawless! Si je me pars un resto je t engage comme gérant!
Overall good. I got the tonkotsu, takoyaki & karaage. Takoyaki was the winner! Server was very nice & accommodating. We couldn't find parking & was late due to the Bonhomme festival. They accommodated us. So that was a plus.
Mon amie & moi-même sommes amatrice de bouffe asiatique. Je peux dire ENFIN... que c'est la première place à QUÉBEC où je mange un Ramen 🍜 super bon ( avec de bonnes portions de porc en plus ). De l'entrée ( takoyaki & Gindara Miso ) au plat principal tout était délicieusement délicieux 😋
Bel endroit, bien situé !! Par contre, service médiocre, voire inexistant... chashu inmangeable (trop gras, chashu tranché bcp trop épais & ne goutait presque rien), bouillon de ramen tonkotsu peu gouteux mais très salé. Une chance que le maï tai ananas & les entrées (karaage & takoyaki) étaient délicieux parce qu'overall c'était très ordinaire. Je n'y retournerai pas!
