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Japote

Downtown
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Japote Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Japote presents a refined culinary journey with a focus on authentic Japanese flavors, complemented by an extensive selection of vegetarian dishes. Guests can anticipate a thoughtfully curated menu featuring meticulously prepared sushi, vibrant vegetable tempura, and savory ramen bowls, all crafted with the freshest ingredients. The restaurant's ambiance encourages a tranquil dining experience, allowing patrons to fully appreciate the delicate artistry of each dish. Expert preparation ensures a harmonious blend of traditional tastes and innovative presentations, making Japote a distinguished destination for those seeking quality Japanese cuisine with appealing vegetarian options.

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Japote is widely regarded as a premier, budget-friendly destination for authentic Japanese comfort food, particularly famous for its curry katsu, teriyaki chicken, and custom sauce selection. Although the eatery is situated within a food court and maintains limited weekday lunch hours, its reputation for quality, speed, and affordability attracts a consistent crowd of students and professionals. Customers frequently note the necessity of bringing cash and preparing for a queue, though the line typically moves efficiently. While some mention that portion sizes can be modest and suggest opting for larger servings, the overall consensus highlights the excellent value, friendly service, and delicious flavors that make it a must-visit downtown Montreal spot.
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Pauline
5.0

Possibly the best place on earth. $8 chicken teriyaki rice bowl (#3 Tori-don) is unbelievable. Great flavour across the entire sauce selection & very quick. Curry is great too. Cash only!

Jun 8, 2026
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Tam
5.0

Most delicious japanese curry i've had, amazing prices. Cash only but worth it

May 21, 2026
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Nathan
5.0

Waited in line to order, read the reviews & realized it's **cash only** so I had to walk to my bank. As soon as I arrived, the line was completely gone.

The service is nice & the food taste pretty good. I had the number 10 which was curry katsu. It tasted really good & they gave a reasonable amount of katsu chicken for a 10 dollar meal.

Apr 8, 2026
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Chett
5.0

A no-frills yet delicious spot to satisfy your Japanese food cravings. Japote is a family-run eatery located in a food court. If you are looking for good value-for-money don, curry, or katsu, definitely give this place a try.

We ordered the Unagi Toji-don & the Japanese Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice with a croquette, & both were delicious. Service was quick, efficient, & friendly-just like what you would expect in Japan. There is also a sauce station where you can add & customise your own sauces.

One thing to note is that it is cash-only, so do prepare some cash when you are planning to drop by.

Dec 19, 2025
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Jeremy
5.0

The curry katsu was really good & fresh! We had it for our craft services at The Brain Train film shoot, & it was great!

Nov 24, 2025
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Simon
5.0

The curry katsu is legit, & a great value. Full of flavor & with high-quality cutlet. Worth upgrading to the large sizes because the dishes do skew kind of small. Lines are always long, but they move quickly.

Oct 23, 2025
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Marie-William
5.0

$9 for a delicious chicken Katsu curry! Could not be happier I gave it a try!

Jun 28, 2025
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Lucy
5.0

Great value 👍 Got the curry katsudon & a drink for 10$. Cute spot to grab a quick & tasty lunch. Fast service despite the lineup, please remember to bring cash~

Nov 8, 2024
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Nicolas
5.0

A really simple & very good place for a Japanese curry.

Nov 8, 2024
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