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Yokato Yokabai Ramen
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Yokato Yokabai Ramen

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
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Yokato Yokabai Ramen Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Yokato Yokabai Ramen

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Review Summary

Reviews paint Yokato Yokabai Ramen as a busy, cramped but authentic spot where a rich, customizable ramen experience sits at the center of the appeal. The broths, especially tonkotsu and torikotsu, are repeatedly described as savory, creamy, and deeply flavored, with homemade noodles that hold up to toppings like pork, chicken, or vegan options; karaage and takoyaki are frequent favorites on the side. The atmosphere is described as cozy and authentic Japanese with a lively vibe, though the space is small, chilly near the door, and noisy during peak hours. A popular text-based waitlist system helps manage queues but wait times can stretch, sometimes making the meal feel pricey for the portion size or the level of service. Service quality ranges in reviewers' eyes from warm and attentive to slow or inconsistent, contributing to a sense that the place is excellent when it shines but not always flawless. Value is debated: some call it the best ramen in Montreal and worth the crowd and cost, while others feel the hype and Michelin connection have inflated expectations and that the experience does not always match the price. The restaurant also offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-aware options, and a cocktail program adds to the scene, but overall opinions converge on a standout, highly flavorful ramen that pays off for many despite the caveats of popularity and pace.
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This is overrated. Not a 4.6. The reason I say that is because the food is not it. No flavour to the ramen & tastes bland. Broth was water & noodles were not up to par. Service is good though as waiter was nice & helpful. & the vibe & atmosphere inside was great & beautiful

Jul 20, 2024
on Google
2.0

It's unfortunate how good the photo of this ramen looks because I found it very average otherwise, while being very overpriced. I paid 31$ after tax & tips. You get a free choice of protein, 1/2 of an egg, chopped scallions, 1 nori & bamboo shoots. Anything else is going to cost a +2$ more. The noodles are okay, & I suspect they just use pre-made ones. I got the Tonkotsu broth & it didn't taste like much. Even got spicy miso (which costed 2$) added to it, but couldn't really taste any spiciness nor any relevant notes of miso. Service is fast which is a plus, but they're kind of tip hungry which is a bit weird & demanding to me.

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

I've eaten at a lot of ramen places & I would put this near the top. Broth is amazingly flavourful & the ingredients are all fresh & tasty. Atmosphere is cool, small space, darkness & the decor almost makes it feel like Japan. Not much seating so be prepared for a wait...

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Très bon mais l'attente est longue.... C'est aussi très gras donc faut être prêt a MANGER quand on y va... Un broth out of this world

Jun 9, 2024
on Google

The broth was very alright, nothing special to it. However, the small side dishes such as the radish or the ginger were a great addition to the meal. The takoyaki was very good. It's a little overpriced.

May 27, 2024
on Google

Visited with my group from out of town & this was quite possibly one of the best Tonkotsu Ramen dishes I've had in all of North America. The ability to make selections of toppings is fun & customizable. The broth was rich & delicious. The only criticism is I would have preferred a properly braised chashu for the price point but the rest of the dish genuinely made up for this. Almost went back the next day for seconds. Ps. Get the spicy Karaage, you won't be disappointed.

May 21, 2024
on Google

Excellent ramen & broth.. will go back anytime

May 10, 2024
on Google

Cozy place! U customize ur ramen which is fun. Really really FRESH tasting broth i cant even describe it but it feels clean. It's just a little busy & packed but I'd say you get really good service, great portion, fair price, good food & good vibes ❤️ Try it

May 10, 2024
on Google

Pork broth was so good & service was amazing

Apr 21, 2024
on Google

The ramen was very delicious & flavourful. I really enjoyed the fact that you can customize your salt preferences & toppings, such as green onions, pork belly or vegetables & adding seaweed & egg. The broth was very tasty & the noodles were fresh. I got the thin noodles, but they also offer thick ones. The atmosphere was very nice & the waiter was helpful. The wait time for the ramen was about 5-10 minutes. It's a great lunch spot, but they also have a dinner menu.

Apr 18, 2024
on Google

The Ramen (pork broth & thin noodles) was excellent! It was rich & creamy. Our server was helpful. You can actually see in the hall the noodles being made downstairs. I would highly recommend this place. I'd come back too. Just a note, this place is hidden in plain site. You'll walk right by it, not even realizing it. It doesn't look like a store front. The price was right for the quality & experience for two. Thank you!

Apr 8, 2024
on Google

I recently visited this ramen restaurant & was extremely impressed with both the food & service. I started off with the octopus balls, or T akoyaki, which were perfectly cooked & bursting with flavor. The tasty pork ramen that followed was also outstanding, with rich broth & tender slices of pork. To top off the meal, I enjoyed a refreshing white beer that I can't quite recall the name, I do remember how well it complimented the flavors of the meal. Speaking of the staff, they were incredibly friendly & accommodating throughout my visit. They made excellent recommendations, were attentive to my needs, & overall provided a top-notch dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend this ramen restaurant for anyone looking for a delicious & satisfying meal. The octopus balls, pork ramen, & accompanying beer were all highlights of my visit, & I will definitely be returning soon.

Mar 29, 2024
on Google

Great ramen spot. I had the chicken broth ramen with chicken. A decent portion of tender chicken thighs & broth was flavorful & hot!

Mar 25, 2024
on Google
4.0

The space is too narrow & dark. It's hard to find a spot in meal time. There is limited option to choose in the menu. The ramen broth is not special as other ramen stores. It tastes not bad but not great to be back

Mar 23, 2024
on Google

I know everyone loves this place, & it was good but it's so small & cramped. The pork was so tough in the ramen, & the broth lacked flavour. Thankfully they brought chili oil to the table. I liked the noodles, but overall wasn't super impressed unfortunately.

Mar 19, 2024
on Google
3.0

Super cute hole in the wall looking spot. The broth was lacking; not creamy & just very bland. That's the best way to describe it, very bland. The takoyaki however was amazing, & the service was very polite.

Feb 2, 2024
on Google

That was one of the best Ramens that I had. Try Chicken broth with seeweed & egg.

Jan 20, 2024
on Google

The veggie broth ramen could use more flavour, broadcasted no msg but tasted like the tofu in the salad might be seasoned with it. A very small venue not good for a group larger than 4. The wait can be up to half an hour to get in & there are no reservations. Very Tokyo style restaurant, good for going alone or with one other person because you will probably be seated at the ba

Jan 2, 2024
on Google

Had the pork tonkotsu ramen, very delicious. Broth was great. A must try.

Dec 17, 2023
on Google

I was here for solo lunch. I arrived around 12pm & sat at the bar. Not too busy at that time but did start to get busy while I was eating. Love this place - food ambience service - will be back next time I am in Montreal. I had the Korokke (potato croquette) starter which came in an order of 2. Crunchy on the outside & buttery soft on the inside garnished with thinly julienned carrots green scallion bits & topped with a tangy yummy sauce. The main I had was the Tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen with thin noodles & pork shoulder topped with scallion seaweed & with a half marinated ramen egg (ajitama). Condiments provided on the side included benishoga (thin strips of pickled ginger) & chili oil, also sesame seeds. I haven't seen these provided at other ramen restaurants before & will surely ask for them - makes such a difference brings out the flavours ! The broth was superb. Creamy not too salty. The noodles were just the right amount of chewy. The pork shoulder was fresh & perfectly seasoned. Everything was generously portioned. The restaurant interior felt like I was in Japan somewhere, not Montreal. Staff were super friendly. My favourite ramen resto too bad they are not in Toronto! Will be back also yo try sister restaurant (next door same building) Ichigo Ichie for Japanese tapas & cocktails).

Nov 17, 2023
on Google