What a very sweet surprise on a chilly wet dreary eve!
I recalled passing this place a number of times during summer, always missing its open hours. I'd hoped they might serve ramen, so on my way down the Plateau to the Belgo this eve I stopped in for a comfort bowl of the soup.
No ramen, but a lovely couple (the proprietors), and their equally lovely sister were happily cooking up some fabulous aromas, and feel-great vibes.
The tiny space is beautifully designed. Really love the black back wall and super clean, shiny, minimal, functional details. The small vintage? TV set and stereo, a great aside. This is crowded Japan design at its zen best. The menu is really minimal as well.
I didn't have a lot of spare time, but feeling peckish tried the Takoyaki.
Wow, I'd never had anything like this dumpling before. Apparently, in the style of dumpling from a prefecture just west of Tokyo. Had Yuzo Tea along with. What a complete tongue bud tissue riot!
BOOM another happy place in Montreal.
KUDOS Noren!!! I look forward to my next meal in your very special labour of love.
PS drinking licence coming soon | equals later closing hours.