Overall, Ohayo Café is described as a cute, calm Japanese inspired spot with friendly staff, bright lighting, and quick service, offering a range of dishes from ebi burger and tamago sando to ramen and karaage, along with drinks like hojicha latte and yuzu lemonade, and while the atmosphere and quality are repeatedly praised, some dishes receive mixed reactions, such as the chicken burger whose toppings fell flat and the katsu sando that some found overly bread heavy or poorly balanced; several reviews highlight the authenticity of flavors, fresh ingredients, and inventive drinks, making it a reliable choice for a taste of Japan in Montreal, though a few mention small spaces, occasional noise, and pricing as points to consider.
Mind-blowing experience!
My friend & I were just walking by, saw tons of people inside, & decided we had to check it out. We are so glad we did because we got hooked instantly!
The staff gave us some fantastic recommendations. I ordered the Vegan Vegetable Ramen Tantan-it was pure peace in a bowl. Absolutely delicious, incredibly creamy, & easily some of the best ramen I've ever had. My friend got the Veggie Burger with fries & a Sesame Seed Latte, & both were just out of this world.
Everything we tasted was next-level delicious. If you're looking for an extra-special meal, this is the spot. 10/10, we will definitely be back!
I really wanted to like this place. The service was great & I like the quiet vibe but I go to restaurants for the food &, unfortunately, it left a bad taste in my mouth (literally).
I ordered the chicken burger & katsu sando. The chicken burger was ok. The toppings are what were underwhelming. This was definitely not a particularly memorable fried chicken sandwich.
Now onto the katsu sando (fried pork sandwich). This is one of the worst sandwiches I've ever had. I should have expected to find it terrible when I saw honey mustard & worcestershire sauce as toppings in there. The worcestershire sauce is the particularly egregious choice here; it makes it so that you end up with a sour tasting pork sandwich despite how well cooked the pork is. Worcestershire sauce has very few redeeming qualities to me. I thought that maybe it would magically work with fried pork but I was wrong, oh so very wrong...
For those reasons, Café Ohayo gets a 2 out of 5 from me. Great staff & nice little place but I did not enjoy my food.
This is an amazing Japanese style cafe with great food & drinks! You order at the front, & your food is brought out to you very quickly. On a nice day, this cafe has lots of really natural lighting & a really minimal, cozy atmosphere. We tried the niku miso ramen tantan & the ebi burger along with an iced americano & the matcha yuzu cloud. Both dishes tasted super fresh & delicious. The drinks were very tasty as well, & overall, everything was presented very cleanly. If you're looking for a taste of Japan during your Montreal vacation, come to Ohayo!
The burger was good but could be more flavorful! Chips were fun to eat. I had a chai latte that was also mid, needed more depth in flavor, but everything overall was okay! Slightly overrated place for food :)
omg ebi burger was sooo good, best shrimp burger i ever had. curry & shrimp noodle were good too & i loved the yuzu lemonade, but yeah the ebi burger with chilli sauce was the real star. had it this morning & already craving another. def coming back
We got up bright & early & it was a delightful way to kick off the day! Filled with delicious & tantalizing flavors in an inviting atmosphere.
We couldn't resist trying the beloved Tamago Sando, &, as it turned out, it was an exquisite choice. The dish featured fluffy egg, & the delightful addition of salmon was simply divine.
Equally impressive was the Ebi burger, which was just as incredible & satisfying. We were also fortunate enough to sample the weekend special: the Katsu Sando. It was nothing short of amazing, full of complimentary flavors that came together so harmoniously, showcasing the expert craftsmanship of the chef (whose genius we already knew).
Every drink we ordered was perfection. The sesame latte was creamy & nuanced, while the matcha yuzu lemonade provided a refreshing flourish that balanced the richness of our food.
For dessert, we enjoyed a lovely red bean dorayaki-light, fluffy, & filled with sweet red bean paste; it was lovely.
A fantastic start to the day, with every dish expertly crafted & every sip delightful. We left feeling satisfied & eager to return for more of their innovative & delicious food! 🌟🍽?🍵
I stumbled across this cafe while i was walking in the area. There are lots of seating with great lighting & lots of large windows for some sunlight.
I got the matcha latte & sesame latte. The matcha latte had great flavour & i didnt add any sweetner (maple syrup is offered). It was perfect! Then i ordered a sesame latte but note that this is already pre-sweetened. It was a little sweet for me but there was a really robust sesame flavour which i love. For lunch, i also ordered an ebi (shrimp) burger. If you've been to Japan's McDonalds, then you know how popular ebi burgers are. I have to say this tasted better than the McDonalds' one so i was pleasantly surprised.
The shrimp burger is absolutely a must to try it's so fresh & flavourful. I took it with the yuzu limonade that is absolutely incredible & definitely worth the stop
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The place is cute & lively. Delicious food (got the chicken burger; the chicken is super moist!). However it's definitely on the pricier side, I was disappointed that the side salad was only lettuce for an extra 3.50. Busy around lunch time we were lucky to grab a seat.
The best most authentic Japanese restaurant I've been to in Montreal! Absolutely loved the food, the spicu ramen, egg sandwich with Salmon & chicken burger is phenomenal!!
Ok wow. I tried the battered & fried shrimp burger (ebi burger) & it was the most well executed, delicious, perfect shrimp burger I've ever had. The decaf latte I ordered with it was really good as well. They were also pretty quick. They have open windows to the street for fresh air & people watching. & wifi if you want to do some work. I highly recommend for a quick lunch or meetup with friends. It's a little pricey but worth it.
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Très bel endroit pour manger le lunch aux saveurs japonaises ! On a beaucoup aimé les patates & le burger aux crevettes. Ils ont du wifi pour travailler un peu & la rue piétonne mont-royal est très animées. Le personnel est serviable & poli. Une belle expérience vécue & ça ne sera pas la dernière ! Note : j'ai moins aimé le fait que la barista s'est permis de prendre la cuillère & mélanger mon café mocha pour me montrer comment faire alors que 1) je n'ai pas demandé & 2) je voulais prendre une photo. Elle s'est excusée par la suite mais quand même...
Nouveau café resto japonais sur le plateau super intéressant à essayer. Leurs fenêtres s'ouvrent complètement sur la rue ce qui donne un resto ouvert agréable avec une belle ambiance. Leurs matchas sont très bons. Leur menu est original avec plusieurs options. L'assiette toast salade tamago (oeufs) & celle du burger crevette sont bonnes mais manquent peut-être un kick ou plus de saveurs. Toutefois on a vraiment aimé l'accompagnement de pommes de terre avec leurs sauces maison, ainsi que leur soupe à l'asperge. J'y retournerai sûrement pour essayer d'autres choses qui piquent ma curiosité !
The menu has a lot of variety despite being compact, which means that every dish on it is worth trying (& we have tried many different dishes since Ohayo opened, & they did not disappoint)! My favorite had to be a ground pork burger on their seasonal/temporary menu that was so incredibly flavorful. Their vegetarian tantan was also very tasty. Order anything at Ohayo & you really can't go wrong!
Hotaru Ika Mazemen 🦑 Have to say I'm so happy I was finally able to try this amazing season ingredient. These baby squid have been on my hit list for a while & so has @ohayocafemtl since they've opened. . Located on Mont-Royal street in one of MTL biggest food scene sit a amazing little Japanese resto serving up delicious bits for both Brunch & Lunch for all who walk by. . Because I live to far, as I normally do I had to check out a couple of there staples & some specials. First, something I've always wanted to try which was there shrimp burger, end to end delicious & crunchy, great amount of sauce & spice, perfect in every bite. That along with those fries & yuzu Mayo a easy 10/10. . Next we tried there Lamb Mazemen which was a special they were having, great texture for the noodles, amazing portion of Confit lamb that was supper fall apart tender, good amount of heat & another banger. . Last & something I was most excited to try was the Baby Squid Mazemen, almost gave me a little carbonara style vibes because the ramen tasted a little thick & Cheese which I loved, tied with the freshness of the shisho herbs & spicy really tied together the dish extremely well. But I can see how it's not going to be for everyone, some of the baby squids texture is left to be acquired to some, personally I loved it! FOODGASMIC 🦑
