Neotokyo NAKAGIN propose une expérience authentique de ramen japonais, se spécialisant dans des bouillons riches et complexes ainsi que des nouilles à la texture parfaite, qui sont la signature d'un véritable artisan du ramen. Le menu se concentre sur des bols de ramen expertement préparés, présentant diverses garnitures traditionnelles et des styles de bouillon régionaux, assurant une plongée profonde dans cet aliment de base japonais très apprécié. Au-delà des ramen, explorez une sélection de petites assiettes japonaises conçues pour compléter les plats principaux et mettre en valeur une gamme de saveurs authentiques. Chaque plat est préparé avec une attention méticuleuse aux détails, reflétant un engagement envers des ingrédients de qualité et des techniques traditionnelles. Cet établissement offre une exploration ciblée mais satisfaisante de la culture des nouilles japonaises, proposant un voyage culinaire distinct aux amateurs.
Neotokyo NAKAGIN est largement salué comme une destination élégante et immersive, transportant ses convives dans un Tokyo futuriste grâce à son atmosphère unique et dynamique ainsi qu’à son design intérieur soigné. De nombreux clients apprécient les assiettes à partager créatives inspirées des izakayas, avec des coups de cœur fréquents pour les yakisoba fumés, les sashimis frais et les saveurs surprenantes du plat Ringo. Bien que les avis sur la taille des portions et les prix soient variés, la majorité des visiteurs souligne la qualité du service, décrit comme accueillant et attentionné, comme un élément clé de leur expérience positive. Grâce à sa personnalité vibrante et son engagement envers la qualité, cet établissement s'est rapidement imposé comme une nouvelle adresse incontournable, incitant de nombreux clients à revenir pour redécouvrir son menu inspiré du Japon moderne.
We had lunch at this Japanese restaurant & overall had a good experience. The food was fresh, tasty, & nicely prepared. The fish was particularly good-fresh, with a nice texture & flavor. We also enjoyed the fried chicken, which was crispy on the outside & satisfying.
The service was nice & friendly. The staff were attentive & made the lunch experience pleasant without being overly formal. Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time, & we had no complaints about the service.
The main thing we noticed was the portion size. The portions were a little on the small side, especially if you are looking for a filling lunch. However, the prices are quite reasonable, so considering the cost, we can't really complain too much. That said, we would have appreciated just a little more food on the plate. A slightly larger portion would make the overall value even better.
Overall, this is a good option for a casual Japanese lunch. The food quality is good, the fish is fresh, the fried chicken is crispy, & the service is pleasant. We enjoyed our meal & would consider coming back, especially if we're looking for something reasonably priced & not too heavy for lunch.
This is an exceptional Japanese restaurant. We ordered most of the vegetarian dishes from the menu & each was distinct & excellent. I've eaten a lot of tofu in my life, but I've never had a Goma Dofu that was that creamy & deliciously flavored. We got a table without a reservation but I don't think that will be a situation that will last long. Looking forward to coming back.
To be frank, the food served there has the look of japanese food but isn't executed to the level of its cost (25ish after tax-tip) or asking price (closer to that of your usual underground mall footcourt or seveneleven/familymart reheated food when in japan). We sampled the gyudon, curry & katsu.
Curry: leans very indian, lacks the sweetness & thickness of japanese curry.
Katsu: the fried layer lacks fluff & crisp, soggy, separates easily from a dry unjuicy sorry piece of meat, sauce on it is generic.
Gyudon: tender yes, probably their better iteration, matches'yoshinoya'-level of quality but about average.
Is it fusion? perhaps. Is it well executed? arguable.
Service barely spends the time to present the food to you, just expects you to find your utensils & consume wtv arrives, however, a lot of work has been done on the atmosphere which looks very cool. They have a sprawling terasse that generates heavy stroller traffic from the daycare & human employee traffic congestions for those coming from the same building, a little apathetic if you ask me, but hey it's their ownership so I guess it's okay.
Therefore, there is some hope in the growing pains of the early days of the establishment despite opening a year later than its initial launch date.
It's just that there are about 2 other restaurants in the same neighborhood that provide superior products. Will try again probably in a few months to experience improvements.
Neotokyo NAKAGIN feels less like simply going out for dinner & more like stepping through a portal into a futuristic Japan.
The whole place has this incredible retro-Tokyo energy - stylish, slightly mysterious, energetic, & full of personality. You can tell that the team cared about every detail, from the interior to the way the food is presented. The concept is inspired by'Japan', particularly the izakaya culture of sharing different dishes while enjoying drinks & good conversation, but it has a very modern Montréal twist.
The food was the real surprise for me. Everything felt thoughtful & full of flavour rather than just trying to look fancy. The yakisoba-style noodles were smoky & packed with umami, the gyoza had that perfect crispy-to-juicy balance, & the sashimi was incredibly fresh. The Ringo was also one of those dishes that makes you stop for a second because the combination is so unexpected - sweet, savoury, spicy & refreshing all at once.
What really stood out, though, was the feeling of the place. The service was warm, knowledgeable & genuinely welcoming, & the atmosphere makes you want to stay longer, order another plate, & discover what else is on the menu.
If you enjoy Japanese food, creative flavours, great design & restaurants that give you an experience beyond the plate, this is definitely worth discovering in Montréal 🇯🇵
Service rapide & efficace mais qualité assez moyenne pour le prix. J'ai pris un miso Katsu, il y avait juste du riz correct sans plus & poulet Katsu très moyen, & pratiquement rien d'autre dessus. Très sommaire donc, on peut trouver beaucoup mieux au Montréal pour ce type de plat.
