At Ichiraku Kawaki, the reviews highlight a hidden gem with adorable staff and excellent food ranging from ramen and sushi to poke boxes, with dine-in, take-out, and delivery all delivering reliably. The atmosphere feels authentically Japanese, with warm decor and a vibe that makes the dining room feel like a small trip to Japan, while portions are generous and prices generally reasonable. Service is described as attentive and accommodating of dietary restrictions, though a few notes mention occasional slower timing during lighter crowds or at pick-up, but overall friendliness remains strong. The menu appeals for its variety and freshness, with many praising the quality of the fish, the ramen, and the sushi, and loyalty deals or value-added options cited as a bonus. Overall, the place comes across as casual, welcoming, and consistently tasty, a reliable choice for lunch or dinner that keeps guests returning.
Miam miam !
Une petite découverte dans le quartier de Griffintown, nous voulions tester un nouveau ramen (on a suivi les avis Google & quelle bonne idée).
Ambiance sympathique, la carte propose quelques choix bien appétissants. Service très agréable & plats délicieux.
Plutôt caché, ce restaurant est vraiment une perle. Les personnes sont adorables & la nourriture excellente, que ce soit les ramens ou les sushis !
J'ai testé le dine in, take out & delivery, tout a toujours très bien fonctionné
Mar 30, 2026
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October 2025: ordered from the sushi side this time. Ordered 5 different Maki & also the salmon pizza & eel oshizushi. All of it was enjoyable.
March 2025: Had the tonkotsu ramen which was tasty but had less meat & egg than other places I find. Takoyaki was alright, but there was too much of a mayo sauce on it that threw it off. Tako wasabi was good but is a small portion considering how big it looks in the picture. Teriyaki tofu was as it should be.
Really good casual Asian restaurant. The vibe is relaxed & the service was quick & friendly. The food was tasty, with generous portions & well-balanced flavors. I had the ramen & a box- both were great, though the ramen broth could've had a bit more depth. Still, everything felt fresh & well-made. It's a solid spot if you're looking for something flavorful, unpretentious, & reasonably priced. I'd definitely come back.
The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because one time I ordered over the phone, & when I went to pick up the food, it wasn't what I had ordered. I had to wait another 20 minutes on the spot while they remade it. They fixed it in the end, but the experience was a bit frustrating.
Delicious ramen! Can't believe I've lived in the neighborhood for several years & didn't know about this place. Love the atmosphere as well. Plus they provided a loyalty card (8x $20 spend & you get a free poke bowl). We'll be back!
Great spot that cares about the quality of their ingredients & service. Ive gotten take-out & dined-in several times & tried most of the menu. Sushi are well made & the cut of fish is generous, ramen is full of flavour, miso soup is made with quality miso paste. The flavours are authentic, even the sesame ice cream tastes like real sesame. Warm sake is definitely heated in a hot bath & not microwaved, it comes at a perfect temperature that the ceramic flask holds for quite some time. Nicely presented with a small towel tied at the neck. The only comment I have is that the lighting inside is a touch bright for my preference.
Feb 1, 2025
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My gf & I LOVE this place. We order almost every time we are in the area. We have brought multiple friend groups & filled out many free poke bowl punch cards. They have it all, sushi, poke, ramen, spring rolls, coconut shrimp. It all tastes great! We tried the sushi pizza, we were a little nervous, but other than being a little slaty, it was great.
Jul 19, 2024
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The food is delicious! I have tried many great japenese restaurants, & this one might be my favorite. Might be also my go-to place to eat. The beef ramen is VERY good. The bento boxes are the absolute best. However, for the sushi, they could give more considering I paid 14$ for 8 sushi. The washroom is a bit dirty which is fine. The restaurant is cute & makes you feel like you are actually in Japan. But, overall, this place is great & I definitely recommend coming here.
The ramen was so good that I forgot to take a picture. We had fried chicken ramen & beef ramen! Delicious!! Also, the cheese cake was great!! If you are looking for ramen around the area. This is the option🙌🍜🍜🍱
Very cute little ramen restaurant in Griffintown. I had their eel donburi & tonoktsu ramen, it was very tasty. The decor is very cozy, really nice place to grab a bite.
