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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4.7 82 ratings

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Paul

4.0

Amazing food & kind staff. A hidden gem of affordable quality dishes.
It's a shame the opening hours are so limited because I can hardly ever go

Jan 26, 2026

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Ariel

5.0

The food was amazing & the prices are really low. Such a gem

Jun 29, 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

Mike

Amazing prices & extremely fresh, homemade food. Reminded me of a lot of lunch spots from around Osaka & Tokyo. Staff are also super friendly & attentive - absolute gem of a lunch spot!

Apr 4, 2025

Wemmo

find the escalators & head down twice, following the signs will bring you to this downtown gem!!! they only take CASH so please come prepared as their opening window is quite small! the pricing is not something you see often, it's affordable, realistic & absolutely a bang for your buck! I'll definitely be coming back!!

Jan 22, 2025

Moti

A favorite place for me to get wonderful & authentic Japanese food for years now. Filling dishes from friendly staff that really make me feel like I'm in a food court in Tokyo. I particularly like the kakiage & korokke! Inexpensive & with a good value point card, too. It is in a food court under a bank, so it doesn't have the most ambience, but it's still a hidden gem for those in the know in the area.

Oct 25, 2024

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