Neotokyo NAKAGIN

Mon

4.0

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 🇯🇵

R

5.0

💙 Passion & joy 💘 TY to the team including whoever took care of the interior design
I had the neo iced tea (yum), kinpira (celery), goma dofu (that comes with the most delicious real wasabi & dengaku miso sauce & was legitimately the best tofu I've ever had), ringo (🐦?🔥 flavour !! apples, labneh, chilli, shiso, sunflower seeds, sweet miso, maple). They also gave me some agedashi sauce to put on my tofu at home & it was so good

Danielle

5.0

Really enjoyed our meal here. Cool vibe, great service & excellent food. The Ringo was surprisingly incredible, & the Yakisoba with smoked meat was excellent. Lots of options to choose from.

Only complaint is the unsettling bathrooms, not sure why they are so dark & have a mannequin on the way in 😅

Doyle

5.0

Visited twice, impressed both times. Love the tender Crudo tuna, & the surprising Ringo (apples in savoury sauce). Found the Agadashi Tofu too sweet for me, but an interesting twist on the classic. Excited to try more plates, because you can taste that they care.

Christopher

5.0

Incredible new restaurant in the Mile End! The food is fresh & tasty! High quality fish for sashimi, the curry is amazing, all the cold meals were great & the Ringo is my personal favourite! A must try when you visit! Same vibe as his sister restaurant Neotokyo Noodle Bar! Huge thanks to Jim for the warm, attentive & friendly service. Will definitely go back again & again!

Jodie-Anne

5.0

Très belle première expérience. C'est certain que nous y retournerons pour goûter à tous les plats! Le Ringo est complètement fou. Adoré aussi le Nanban, le Kiuyri sarada, & le Ebichili ♡ Le thon est d'une qualité incroyable & fond dans la bouche. On a eu un sercive impeccable au bar avec Jim. Je recommande absolument!!