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.

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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

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

Simon

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

Marie-William

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

Jun 28, 2025

Lucy

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

Nicolas

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

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