Downtown Montreal Is About to Slurp More Ramen, Thanks to Schlouppe Bistrot Nakamichi

A new ramen shop, Schlouppe Bistrot Nakamichi, is about to open downtown, in the Concordia University quarter. The restaurant from principals Jumpei Iwakiri and Bukhbat Zorigoo replaces the bygone Café Verdure at 2159 Mackay, between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve.

Ramen plus students equals success, ostensibly, but the competition downtown is about to ratchet up. Rumor has it that another ramen restaurant, from the Izakaya Kabocha family, is about to open close to Kazu, a bit further west. Kinka Izakaya has held some ramen pop-ups of late too, with Toronto sister restaurant Kinton Ramen. Still, Schlouppe Bistrot Nakamichi's arrival seems opportune. Here are some Instagram shots of the work in progress.

Ouverture bientot! Opening soon!! #montreal #ramen #Japanese #restaurant #workflow #workhardplayhard #chezmasuya #schlouppebistrot #nakamichi #foodgasm #foodporn #vscofood #montrealfood #ラーメン屋 #モントリオール #お楽しみに #mtlmoments

A photo posted by Schlouppe Nakamichi (@schlouppe.bistrot.nakamichi) on Aug 11, 2015 at 1:51pm PDT

Almost done with the flooring! #DIY #designer #flooring #nakamichi #schlouppebistrot #workhardplayhard #vscocam #vscofood #montrealfood #montreal #ramen #restaurant #モントリオール #ラーメン屋

A photo posted by Schlouppe Nakamichi (@schlouppe.bistrot.nakamichi) on Aug 19, 2015 at 2:31pm PDT

Definitely the longest day we had! thank you to everyone who came to help us out!!! Best team work ever!!!!!! #workhardplayhard #teamwork #200kg #workvibe #nakamichi #schlouppebistrot #ramen #montreal #ラーメン #モントリオール #皆様お疲れ様でした #皆様に感謝 #ありがとうございました

A photo posted by Schlouppe Nakamichi (@schlouppe.bistrot.nakamichi) on Sep 18, 2015 at 3:23pm PDT