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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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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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Saturday 10 jan 13h. I don't believe this place should be a Michelin Recommended restaurant. There was no service at the entrance except a small ipad where you need to put your name & number to be on the waiting list. The guy that worked there ignored us & pass by us a few times but it was so clear that we were waiting to talk to someone. He simply pointed to the ipad & left. We finally got a SMS & went back where the same guy with the cap just never event looked at us so we needed to stop him & tell him we got an SMS. Cold & without any welcoming effort he sat us at the bar & left.
Next the girl behind the bar never welcomed us & passed in front of us without looking. Water came 5 min after & asked us if we were ready to order. No welcome, not a smile, cold & without care. We asked for sake & she didn't know much. So I asked for the sake menu & she gave it to me but warned us that there was nothing in stock exacept 2 or 3 little bottles of 300ml. Appetizer were below average. Karage Spicy was not spicy & WAY to much batter & the takoyaki was a puree of mush with seemed with no octupus.
Ramen took forever to come but once it arrived they were good but I had better in other restaurants.
Extra : I was in front of the beer tap & the glasses were not clean. I saw a waiter look at the glasses & noticed there were not clean but he served beer in them anyway.
That why I don't believe this place should be a Michelin Recommended Restaurant. You should feel welcomed in a restaurant & today it felt like we where a number & couldn't wait for the customers to leave so they could serve the next ones.

Jan 10, 2026
on Google

J'ai beaucoup aimé les sides: poulet frits & les beignets de pieuvre 😋. Par contre mon ramen je l'ai trouvé basic. Les nouilles étaient bonnes mais je n'ai pas aimé le bouillon. Restaurent a essayé, par contre un peu surcoté selon moi

Jan 10, 2026
on Google

Best Ramen in Montreal

Jan 7, 2026
on Google

We waited about 45 minutes & their system said 0-15 minute wait time. It was well worth the wait as it had to have been the best bowl of ramen I've had in Montreal.

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Les meilleurs ramen de Montréal

Jan 6, 2026
on Google
5.0

This is my favourite place for ramen in Montreal. The gomami broth is amazing. The only downside to this place is the extremely long wait since they don't take any reservations. We waited about 1 hour 40 min for it but it was worth it at the end

Jan 4, 2026
on Google
5.0

Des Ramens au top, un service sympa & professionnel 😄.
Une adresse reconnue par le guide Michelin. Seule point négatif, le monde ! Une file de plus de 30 minutes (dans le froid) 🥶 mais ça en valait la peine.

Jan 4, 2026
on Google
5.0

Adam truly made our experience at Yokato Yokabai Ramen! From the moment we arrived, he was kind, respectful, & genuinely welcoming. The type of service that immediately makes you feel comfortable & taken care of. If it weren't for Adam, the experience honestly wouldn't have been the same, & he is the main reason we're even taking the time to write this review. The food was excellent! We ordered two bowls of chicken ramen, edamame, Diet Cokes, & sake, & everything was delicious. Emmanuel was helpful as well, though his energy felt a bit more reserved & not as welcoming, which was slightly disappointing given how respectful we always are as guests. That said, Adam absolutely deserves recognition from management for his professionalism, warmth, & attitude. He represents the restaurant extremely well! We'll definitely remember the service he provided.

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

We went it on a really snowy day & it wasn't too much crowded but service & the ramen was pretty good. The server also surprised us with a couple of non alcoholic drinks.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

Visité le lundi 29 décembre, 13:30, 30 minutes d'attente, on s'y attendait, pas de trouble. Bondé! On s'y attendait, encore ok.

Mais…
Le spot! Verres vides & sales qui traînent partout, canettes ouvertes au comptoir, des mouches qui tournent autour du tray, ça sent le vinaigre de fond de verre d'hier, comme du stock d'un after jamais rincé. Zéro rigueur, zéro hygiène. Si la salle est laissée dans cet état-là, difficile de croire que la cuisine est mieux tenue.
75$ pour 2 ramens porc & 2 drinks Ramune. T*bern guy.
Digne d'un Michelin? Michelin? Pense pas non!

Dec 29, 2025
on Google

The ramen is absolutely delicious! Definitely will return here the next time we visit Montreal. If you have trouble getting a seat, you can try to walk around the corner to the restaurant entrance. One side is focused just on serving ramen it seems & the other side serves larger menu with ramen still included.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google
5.0

would recommend, worth a try if you are ever in the area. Ramen soups is normally very salty but not in this case, totally drinkable, very savory, better than average for sure.

Karaage was a pleasant surprise, layers of flavor, I rate it higher than the ramen, maybe I just like fried chicken more in general.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Great ramen & appetizers. Good queueing system. Unfortunately no alcoholic drinks.

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Excellent tonkotsu ramen. The broth is rich, creamy, & full of depth without being heavy
Will definitely be back.

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

Des ramens toujours excellents. C'est petit, mais c'est ce qui fait son charme.

Dec 18, 2025
on Google

Ma 2e fois à Yokato & toujours aussi bon que je m'en souvenais! Le bouillon du Tonkotsu est excellent, goûteux, gras (du bon sens du terme). Les oeufs marinés méritent d'en avoir en extra 👌. Top 3 ramen for sure!!

Dec 15, 2025
on Google

Overall, we had a good experience. We ordered a sesame broth ramen with pork, & a pork broth ramen with chicken. The sesame ramen was incredible, but the pork-broth ramen was a bit disappointing (would not order it again). Also, the area where we were seated was very cold since the door with access to the entrance was always open.

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

Really poor experience.. food was super disappointing, atmosphere was uncomfortable, seating was unbearable (we had to hold our jackets while we eat…) & services was subpar (waited 15 minutes after being seated so we can have our order taken..). Avoid if you can. Neotokyo or Tori Ramen in Royalmount are significantly better options.

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

La première fois qu'on a essayé de rentrer, l'attente était de plus de 30 minutes. C'est pourquoi nous y sommes retournés un lundi soir. Nous avons obtenu une table assez rapidement. Nous avons choisi le menu déjà proposé par le Guide Michelin.

J'ai été un peu déçu en voyant que la moitié des ramens contenaient des crustacés (j'y suis allergique). J'ai donc commandé le ramen au sésame. Je n'aurais jamais pensé que cette option serait meilleure que la principale! La surprise a été incroyable : c'était le meilleur ramen que j'aie jamais mangé.

En entrée, nous avons commandé un plat de thon préparé recommandé par le serveuse qui était également remarquable.

Dec 9, 2025
on Google

The food is great, but sitting at a table for more than 1 hour to get a ramen is a bit too much

Dec 7, 2025
on Google