Ramen Ramen Fes returns for a two-week citywide noodle crawl

Ramen Ramen Fes is back for its fourth edition, a food festival/public taste test/community challenge running October 13 to 26 to bring together top ramen chefs from across the city (and beyond) for a multi-week showdown celebrating every variation of the beloved Japanese dish.

From a free opening night party and screening of Tampopo to a lineup of bowls you can actually vote on, here’s everything you need to know.

🍜 What is Ramen Ramen Fes?

Think of it as a citywide ramen crawl with a competitive twist: For two weeks, participating Montreal restaurants each feature a special ramen on the menu.

You eat. You vote. Pretty simple.

It’s free to participate—you just pay for the ramen at each spot. An interactive online map goes live on October 10 via ASIASIE, making it easy to plan your route. Alongside public voting, a panel of jurors will each select their personal coup de cœur pick.

...we’re on the jury this year, so we’ll be eating a lot of noodles. You’re welcome.

🍽️ Participating chefs & restaurants

The full lineup of participating restaurants drops on September 30, 2025, so check back here or follow @ramenramenfes for updates.

In past editions, restaurants have included a mix of classic ramen shops and unexpected entries—everything from izakayas to fusion kitchens. Expect bold, one-off bowls created specifically for the fest.

For now, check out this list if you can't wait to start:

Montreal ramen guide: Where to eat the best bowls in town - The Main

Craving ramen in Montreal? Find the best spots for tonkotsu, miso, and more with this curated guide to the city’s top noodle joints.

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🎟️ How to attend and vote

No ticket needed. Just show up, order the featured ramen at any participating spot, and cast your vote online after.

A few key things to know:

• You only vote once per ramen you try.
• The official ramen map drops October 10.
• Follow along on Instagram for jury picks and ramen features.
• A jury of four—including Nick Faber, Hola Montréal, The Main (that's us!), and one member of the public—will each choose a personal favourite.

🎬 Opening Night: Tampopo  & Free Ramen at UQAM

• Monday, October 13, 2025 — 5PM to 10PM
• Film screening at 7PM
• Agora du Cœur des sciences, UQAM

Start the festival off with a bang: a free outdoor screening of Tampopo on its 40th anniversary, the most iconic “ramen western” ever made—a surreal comedy about obsession, flavour, and the pursuit of the perfect bowl—in collaboration with the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma.

The first 50 guests get a free bowl of ramen on-site. No RSVP, no ticket—just show up early and hungry.

Ramen Ramen Fes 2025 at a Glance

• What: A two-week celebration of ramen across Montreal
• When: October 13–26, 2025
• Where: Participating restaurants (interactive map drops October 10)
• Who’s Involved: Public voters, The Main, Nick Faber, Hola Montréal, and more
• Tickets: Free access; pay per dish
• Website: asiasie.com
• Instagram: @ramenramenfes