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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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on Google4.6 (5300+)
*as of 2026-02-15
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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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The best ramen I've had in my life! The queue was huge though.

Feb 7, 2024
on Google

Très bon ramen ! 🍜 Les boulettes de poulpes pourraient être meilleur (pas assez croustillante à mon goût)

Feb 5, 2024
on Google
5.0

The only place in Montreal where Ramen is served as it should.

Feb 3, 2024
on Google

First off, the food is amazing, the staff is very friendly & the place is really cozy. When it comes to price, it's decent, in line with other restaurant prices these days. Just be aware that the place is very popular, so if you go there during peak hours you'll most likely have to wait a bit for a table. With that said, this place is easily in my top 3 ramen spots in Montreal. It's a easy recommendation to anyone who enjoys a warm bowl of ramen.

Feb 3, 2024
on Google

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

Jan 20, 2024
on Google

Food tasted great & service was perfect. Only downside is that I felt sick a few hours later, & so did my girlfriend. Read other reviews of customers also getting food poisoning from this restaurant. I had the Pork Tonkotsu Ramen on Jan 16th 2024

Jan 17, 2024
on Google
5.0

Best Ramen in MTL

Jan 13, 2024
on Google

Un must, nous ne sommes jamais déçu.es par cet endroit ! On peut personnaliser les ramens. La nourriture & les cocktails sont trop bons, Le service est très rapide. L'ambiance est agréable, c'est toujours plein à craquer. Il y a de l'attente à coup sûr, mais le système de texto permet d'aller prendre une marche en attendant.

Jan 5, 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

Un véritable incontournable pour tous les fans de Ramens à Montréal! Magnifique ambiance & délicieux mocktails. Toujours très populaire par contre, mais ça en vaut l'attente!

Dec 19, 2023
on Google
5.0

Délicieux, relativement abordable & ça fait plaisir de voir des ramen vegetariens & vegan!

Dec 17, 2023
on Google

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

Dec 17, 2023
on Google

The best ramen in the city hands down no question 😍😍😍

Dec 15, 2023
on Google

Very authentic ramen & super super tasty 😋 would go back to try the other things

Dec 4, 2023
on Google

Soyez prêts à attendre au moins 1h30 en file pour avoir une place. Un truc: arrivez à l'ouverture, ajoutez votre nom à la liste d'attente & quittez. Ils vous enverront un message texte lorsque la table sera prête. Évitez d'attendre parce qu'ils peuvent faire attendre le monde 1h-1h45. (Pauvre 3 filles avant nous..il était 19h45 & elles avaient ajoutées leurs noms à 18h15)..j'écris cet avis comme ça, ceux qui me lisent seront informés de leur procédure. Oui les ramens sont bons, mais disons que l'attente a teintée négativement notre expérience. Je ne comprends pas les commentaires qui mentionnent " service rapide"...ils avaient plusieurs personnes qui optaient pour le service take out. Je recommenderais donc les ramens en take out & non en salle.

Dec 3, 2023
on Google
5.0

My favorite spot for ramen!

Dec 3, 2023
on Google
4.0

First I'd like to say that the entrance looks really sketchy at night. If I wasn't meeting friends, I would never have guessed this was a restaurant. However, they do have another better entrance, but it's under another restaurant name, yet you can order the same food. They don't take reservations. Even during a weekday, we waited for over 30min. & you have to sign up on the tablet for the waiting list. The place is really, really small. At least the food was good. I liked the Korokee & the ramen. Not a big fan of the takoyaki.

Dec 2, 2023
on Google

It's the TASTIEST ramen I've tried in my life & the takoyaki were soooo good 100/10 recommended Love the option to customize saltiness level, normal ramen places usually make it too salty Please open a restaurant in Toronto, I'd eat there every weekend

Nov 30, 2023
on Google
5.0

DELICIEUX!! 2e visite & les ramens sont excellente!!

Nov 18, 2023
on Google

La meilleure place de ramen a montreal

Nov 17, 2023
on Google