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!
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.
Delicious, quick, & cheap. The holy triefca that makes it popular with students & professionals in the area. It's located in the bottom of an office building but there is signage. When in doubt just follow the people
Sep 3, 2025
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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!
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.
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 :)
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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.
