Reviews describe Ichiraku Kawaki as a cozy, welcoming Japanese spot in Griffintown with warm decor and a relaxed vibe. The menu earns praise for fresh sushi, ramen, poke bowls, and bento options, with generous portions, solid flavors, and prices many find reasonable, plus a loyalty program that adds value. Service is typically friendly and attentive, though a few visits note slow timing or occasional order mixups; overall the staff are described as polite and helpful. The atmosphere is repeatedly highlighted as comfortable and homely, sometimes compared to a friend's living room, and the quality of fish and presentation is frequently commended. While a minority view some items as overpriced or point to pacing issues, the majority regard Ichiraku Kawaki as one of the neighborhood's standout casual Japanese spots and say they would return.
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.
Oct 22, 2025
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The most amazing Japanese restaurant in the neighbourhood!
Excellent delicious food! Nice atmosphere! The staff is so attentive. Fair price for quality & size served.
Mon poké au saumon manquait de saveur & avait très peu d'ingrédients. Mon copain a commandé un poké au saumon frit & c'était du saumon sec trop cuit, non frit. Nous avons même eu droit à de la salade iceberg pour couronner le tout ! Nous avons regretté notre choix de restaurant, le pire où j'ai mangé dans Griffintown à l'heure actuelle.
Sep 7, 2025
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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.
The sushi was okay, but the waiting time for both taking our order & preparing the meal was too long; even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. If you're really hungry or in a rush, I wouldn't recommend this place. It seems like they need more staff to improve service efficiency.
Absolutely amazing spot, a little place on a quiet side road, super fresh & amazing service. Super satisfied I stumbled upon this fabulous restaurant. Can't wait to go back! :)
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!
