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Japote

Downtown
4.7$
CLOSEDOpens Monday at 11:30 am
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Japote Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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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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Maki
5.0

For the price gogogo!

Feb 6, 2026
on Google
Majka
5.0

Great lunch for a good price!

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
Zehra
5.0

*cash only* The reviews are correct, the food here is excellent. Delicous savory umami flavors, s,m,l portion sizes for all appetities, lots of sauces to try, & pickled ginger to clean the palette. Bonus affordable prices. I had #7, the veggie & shrimp tempura covered in egg, with a crispy'karokke' & pickled ginger on the side. The best lunch I have had in along time & I will be back for more.

Dec 3, 2025
on Google
Sonny
5.0

Good prices, great food & friendly staff, highly recommended!

Oct 6, 2025
on Google
Isabelle
5.0

The lineup is long but is served quickly. Love that they give just a reasonable portion for a reasonable price.

Sep 3, 2025
on Google
Phil
5.0

Went there for the first time today, loved it!! The staff is super nice too!

Edit: went back there many, many times during my undergrad. Absolutely delicious, nice staff & good prices (bring cash though!). Hands down my favorite place to eat lunch near McGill U, they have made so many of my lunches without ever disappointing. I may have graduated since, but I will definitely go back when I'm around. Thank you!

Jul 5, 2025
on Google
Ariel
5.0

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

Jun 29, 2025
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Samuel
5.0

Good food, moderate portion but with that price, it's unbeatable!
Highly recommended!

Apr 30, 2025
on Google
Mike
5.0

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
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Chi
5.0

Great service & amazing food prices are very affordable

Mar 26, 2025
on Google
Anh-khoa
5.0

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

Dec 7, 2024
on Google
Hussain
5.0

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
on Google
Momo
5.0

The food is simply amazing. I love everything I have tried from Japote. I really love how their prices are student friendly, as you can eat lunch for 10$ (they only serve at lunchtime, mon-fri) I recommend you order the large option of the dish (the price will remain below 10$) but feel full enough. Also, the staff is super friendly & kind! Fav dish: teriyaki chicken [CASH ONLY]

Oct 23, 2024
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