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Yokato Yokabai Ramen
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Yokato Yokabai Ramen

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$ & $$
OPEN11:30 am - 10 pm
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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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Great Ramen. Prices have gone up & quality down but still a great place.

Apr 24, 2024
on Google

GREAT RAMEN!

Apr 24, 2024
on Google

Sans doutes, le meilleur ramen à Montréal!

Apr 23, 2024
on Google
5.0

Meilleurs ramens au Québec à mon humble avis. Le bouillon est savoureux, riche & épais. La viande est incroyablement tendre & gouteuse. La possibilité d'ajouter de l'épice à notre convenance est également un incontournable si vous voulez un ramen exactement à votre gout. C'est mon endroit de prédilection pour quiconque cherche à vivre la meilleure expérience de ramen! L'attente peut être longue en période de pointe mais ça vaut le détour!

Apr 21, 2024
on Google

Excellent ramen

Apr 20, 2024
on Google

Uno de los mejores ramen que me he comido fuera de Asia, recomendado el karaage sea normal o picante.

Apr 19, 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

Je ne mange pas souvent de ramen, mais celles-ci étaient les meilleures que j'ai mangées. Le bouillon était goûteux & le poulet était tendre. J'ai pris les nouilles épaisses avec 1$ d'extra, mais je ne sais pas si ça en vaut la peine, puisqu'elles ressemblent à celles de base. Bon service & le décor est superbe.

Apr 13, 2024
on Google

Easy to put yourself on the waitlist when you arrive using the little iPad. We were number 6 in line & only had to wait around 25 minutes. Amazing ramen!

Apr 11, 2024
on Google

C'est vraiment le resto a ramen, tout est super bon, juste, présenté vous a l'ouverture être sûr d'avoir de la place, aucune réservation.

Apr 8, 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
3.0

Après plusieurs mois d'attente du à un fort achalandage j'ai enfin eu la chance de goûter aux ramens de Yokato Yokabai. Les plats sont délicieux, ainsi que les entrées. Cependant, les prix sont très élevés comparé à ce qu'il se fait de similaire à Montréal.

Apr 7, 2024
on Google

Best ramen in town. Seriously...

Apr 5, 2024
on Google

Bon ramen, mais la place est assez restreinte.

Mar 31, 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

Ramen muy bueno.

Mar 25, 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

The food is pretty good, but nothing extraordinary. It took 25 mins for the waiter to come to our table & the couple next to us had to flag a random staff to make the waiter come to take the orders. Throughout the diner, he barely came to our table to check if everything was alright. Kudos to the guy who filled up our water glasses tho; he was on point. The restaurant's interior is very nice. As I said, the food is okay, but for the price, the service was a complete let down. (2$ for corn on your ramen; insane)

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
5.0

Un des meilleurs restaurants de ramen sinon le meilleur à Montréal! L'ambiance est très sympathique & la cuisine y est très authentique. Un bon saké vous sera d'un grand réconfort. Le poulet frit en entrée est délicieux & le bouillon de la soupe est unique. C'est très certainement une belle expérience!

Mar 23, 2024
on Google