Japote Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	11:30 am - 2 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am - 2 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 2 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 2 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 2 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Monday

11:30 am - 2 pm

Tuesday

11:30 am - 2 pm

Wednesday

11:30 am - 2 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 2 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 2 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Japote is a budget friendly Japanese takeout spot in a food court known for quick service and strong value, often with a line at lunch that moves fast and a cash only policy. The menu features curry katsu, chicken cutlet curry, croquette, unagi don, tori don, veggie and shrimp tempura, and a sauce bar that lets customers customize flavors, all praised for fresh, flavorful dishes at affordable prices. Reviews emphasize friendly, efficient staff and a vibe that feels authentic to Japanese fast food, making it a popular choice for a cheap lunch, a quick date idea, or a reliable daily meal in a busy area. Portions are described as modest but adequate for the price, with some noting that upgrading to a large size is worth it; several note that opening hours are limited. The location in a food court, signage, and proximity to universities or offices are mentioned as easy to find, and the overall impression is that Japote is a hidden gem offering tasty, inexpensive meals that deliver good value and quick service.

Reviews for Japote

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*as of 2026-04-01

4.7 82 ratings

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Clara

5.0

cash only. i always take the number 10. i also recommend their croquette (must try!) I used to eat in this restaurant with my ex. good place to eat for a cheap date ideas

Feb 3, 2026

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Bea

Best spot for a quick, easy & cheap meal. Sauce bar + sides feel authentic to Japan.

Dec 9, 2025

Nioneol

They deserve all the fame. The cheapest & most authentic Japanese meal you can get. It's open for a few hours so everyone rushes to get some, but it's truly worth it.

Oct 27, 2025

Leah

Delicious, quick, & cheap. The holy triefca that makes it popular with students & professionals in the area. It's located in the bottom of an office building but there is signage. When in doubt just follow the people

Sep 3, 2025

Boo

Wow wow wow! Friendly staff, quick service & delicious food for cheap! This place is a beautiful hidden gem. I recommend the oyakodon, & don't forget to bring cash. Also, I recommend that you come early to avoid the line of hungry students :)

Apr 24, 2025

Anh-khoa

Good food for a cheap price. The employees are friendly.

Dec 7, 2024

Hussain

I've been wanting to try Japote for a while after a friend recommended it but due to its opening hours it was really tough. I went at 11:30 & it was really busy. The food is really good & so are the prices. I got 2 plates because I knew it would be tough to come again so I took the opportunity to try multiple things. It's much cheaper when you order only one plate. They only accept cash. Even though the line was long, it moved quickly, the food & service were very good!

Nov 28, 2024

Chenyi

3.0

Bit overrated. Very average japanese food in my opinion. It may appear that their plates are cheap. But the portion is subpar too.

Oct 25, 2024

Édouard

Great food for really cheap! I had the teriyaki chicken (number 3). The line can be long but it's really fast once you've ordered, & the workers are very friendly! They only accept cash

Sep 24, 2024

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