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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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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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on Google4.7 (400+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Japote is a no-frills, quick-service spot in a food court that consistently delivers affordable, flavorful Japanese meals. The menu features curry katsu, chicken cutlet curry with a croquette, Unagi Toji don, and tori don, with a sauce station to customize and extra sides like pickled ginger and croquettes that locals praise for authenticity. Portions range from medium to large and are considered a great value for lunch, with many noting the high quality cutlets and savory umami flavors. Service is friendly and efficient, and although cash is the only accepted method at the counter, an ATM nearby helps. The place is popular for quick, reliable lunches and is often described as a hidden gem in the area, drawing students and professionals alike for tasty, budget-friendly meals that feel authentically Japanese.
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$9 for a delicious chicken Katsu curry! Could not be happier I gave it a try!

Jun 28, 2025
on Google

Delicious perfect portion size for lunch, in a food court

Jun 25, 2025
on Google

Insane value for the quality & quantity of food you get, especially in this economy

Jun 2, 2025
on Google

Difficile à trouver, mais la file indique que c'est apprécié.

Les portions sont toutefois très petites. J'aurais aimé qu'on me suggère d'ajouter des légumes à mon plat pour compléter (ce qui aurait sans doute augmenté ma facture à un prix encore raisonnable). Je n'ai eu qu'un peu de poulet sur du riz collant - plutôt bon, mais j'avais faim 3 heures plus tard.
Photo = grande portion.
Argent comptant seulement, ce qui explique probablement le coût raisonnable de 10$ avec taxes payé aujourd'hui.

May 21, 2025
on Google

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

Apr 30, 2025
on Google
3.0

Un peu décevant! J'ai pris le #10 large & il y avait trop peu de poulet. J'aimerais payé un peu plus & être rassasié.. Bon goût!

Apr 25, 2025
on Google
5.0

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
on Google
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
on Google

incredible staff, very quick, & very affordable. The food is very tasty, recommend the korroke for sure & they have a small station for sauces as well. they are open 12-3 & so if you want a quick grab, super recommend!

Apr 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

Tasty Japanese take out food, the kind of place you would not likely find by accident.
Very welcoming staff at the counter.
Cash only though

Mar 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great service & amazing food prices are very affordable

Mar 26, 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
on Google

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
on Google

Extremely affordable & delicious simple Japanese lunch fare. Very friendly & happy staff slinging succulent staples. Clearly the all-star of the basement food court it is located in. As a large & hungry man, I always shell out the extra $1 or $2 for a "large" portion so that I never leave hungry. Make sure to add the complimentary sauces & tsukemono (pickles). I can't wait to return again & again to the smiling staff & tasty hot lunch. They offer a rewards card too, further increasing the already great value that this establishment offers.

Jan 9, 2025
on Google

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

Dec 7, 2024
on Google

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
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
on Google

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

Nov 8, 2024
on Google
5.0

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
on Google

Bit overrated. Very average japanese food in my opinion. It may appear that their plates are cheap. But the portion is subpar too.

Oct 25, 2024
on Google