Neotokyo is widely praised for its immersive cyberpunk atmosphere that feels like a Blade Runner inspired Tokyo, with bold neon decor and a vibrant, energetic vibe. The food earns consistently high marks, especially the ramen and mazemen, with favorites including tonkotsu, miso with truffle, tan tan, and other flavorful broths, plus well liked sides like karaage, gyoza, takoyaki, and a refreshing cucumber salad. Generous portions, good value for the location, and a fast, attentive service are common themes, though crowds can make it loud and lead to wait times or busy service, particularly at peak hours. The experience is often described as memorable and worth returning to, whether for a casual bite or a date, with many appreciating the decor, the vibe, and the variety of options, including vegan choices. A few notes mention saltiness in some broths and occasional service hiccups or payment tip practices that could be improved, but these are outweighed by the overall positive impression of atmosphere, quality, and consistency across visits.
Even though we went in a day were the service was slow, probably due to the fact that they were at full capacity, the food did not disappoint. Delicious tonkotsu & the surprisingly delicious neotokyo. Really enjoyed my time with my wife there.
Great atmosphere, super good vibes. Food was excellent & service amazing. I forgot my sunglasses, came back a week later & the staff not only kept them safe for me, they even remember where I sat.
Sep 3, 2024
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Ambience is great! We were at the bar each time. Love looking at them cooking. Vegetarian ramen was good Eggplant 🍆 dish was very very good! Ramen was decent
Many moons ago, I came across Kinton Ramen in Chicago. I was looking forward to finding one in Montreal, but then I got distracted & came across this ramen-ya! Neo Tokyo had a little bit of that underground grunginess that you see in many Japanese manga/anime & sci-fi films. It transports you into that pseudo Matrix set. Our hostess (I think she is Meriem, at least that's what the bill said. Sorry, I should have asked;) was jokingly asking us if we want the French or English version of her services. Regretfully my français est très mal. So we went with English. The selection of appetizers were fantastic. Japanese fusion, they would not be out of place in any top Japanese restaurants: Spicy Karaage Nasu Agebidash Agedashi Tofu Kimchi Tsukemono You can really sense the various textures & depths of flavour. Then the main event: Tonkotsu! I have religiously tried many places from Japan, US, UK & it is a real skill to combine both the right noodles & the broth. Neo Tokyo hits that bulls eye on both counts. The firmness of the noddles & the richness of the broth were both exceptional! The creaminess is so smooth. Your inner noodle-self will thank you profusely!
Aug 26, 2024
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Cuisine TOP mais un peu trop salée à mon goût ! Cadre qui met directement dans l'ambiance & qui permet de passer un agréable moment de partage en discutant tranquillement autour d'un bon repas "authentique"
Nous y sommes aller un midi en groupe. Le service était rapide & la nourriture délicieuse! Le poulet frit était vraiment bon & pas trop gras. J'y retournerai
The ambiance is really nice, music Wait staff is very polite & knowledgeable, & friendly too The food is delicious, fresh, not heavy at all, There's a bit of wait, but since we were only two , we choose to be seated right away at the counter, good decision in our part, we had eagle view in both cooks/chefs , who also found a bit of time to chat with us ! I will go back definitely & recommend We could see they were also very busy with take out / delivery
Une expérience culinaire de qualité, les plats sont copieux, extrêmement bien cuisinés. Le sorbet aux agrumes est délicieux. Il a un goût de trop peu, on y reviendra. Le service est agréable & suivi. Le lieu est assez bien décoré dans une ambiance urbaine & japonaise. Un incontournable pour moi, j y retourne souvent.
Perfect restaurant. Hits all criteria perfectly. Vibe, food, staff's friendliness, whatever criteria you set they will satisfy. Had spicy karaage, miso truffle, tonkotsu, chicken ramen, & the mazemen, & all of them were top tier. Highly HIGHLY recommend
I've been to Neotoyko three times so far & every single time the food is amazing & consistent. The atmosphere is so cool & different versus any other restaurant I've been too. I tried the Karage Spicy chicken it's a must as a starter, I've tried the TanTan (my favourite in my opinion with the broth), the mazesoba & the crème de bacon. The strawberry ice cream is amazing too!!! The wait on Friday night is so long I had to wait 1 hour & 30 min & I was told 40 but it was sooooo worth the wait. One last thing I would like to add I love the way they preserve the ambience they serve because when they bring you your food they bow to you & I find that so cool. I always see the runner/bus boy working so hard & running back & forth & I admire that as someone that works in a restaurant.
Really cool decor for a restaurant for sure! Unfortunately, the food was not exactly up to par considering the price point in my opinion. Takoyaki was tasty, nothing negative about it. The Mezamen I thought tasted ok & is a nice option. The Tonkotsu ramen was the most unfortunate as it made my friend sick & tasted odd. I do not know if they put some sort of cream or milk in the broth but it tasted as though cream had not been tempered in the broth properly & curdled, which is too bad. I value a restaurant's food above all else which is why I am only giving 3 stars, but we otherwise had a good service & the atmosphere was fun.
