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Japote

Downtown
4.7$
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Japote Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
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Since 2014...

Welcome to Japote, the family owned fast food restaurant that has been serving up delicious food since 2014. Our first location was in Guy-Concordia, and we moved to our current place in 2018.

We are famous for our long line of people as we have become a popular choice for McGill students looking for a quick, delicious meal. We invite you to come and enjoy our food and create lasting memories with us!

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Reviews for Japote

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Review Summary

Japote reads as an affordable, fast and tasty option in a busy food court, with many reviews praising quick service, friendly staff and solid value for money, noting that dishes like curry katsu and croquettes are flavorful and the portions reasonable, though cash only and lunch rush lines are common; several dishes and a sauce station add authenticity and customization, making it a reliable no-frills Japanese fast food spot that locals and students keep going back to for lunch and budget-friendly meals.
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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
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

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
on Google

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

Jun 28, 2025
on Google

too good. too good i want to gatekeep but the workers here are so sweet, patient despite the long lines, & good at their job; they deserve all the success had katsudon with spicy mayo (#8) & my partner had #3. medium size is an actual solid meal, good portion, & for like 8$!!! whaaat!!! affordable food downtown? yes please. cash only!

Jan 22, 2025
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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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