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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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*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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Great place. Loved the vibe & the staff is friendly. The broth & noodles were not for my personal taste though.

Sep 7, 2024
on Google
5.0

YY has the best tonkatsu ramen in Montreal hands down! Their pork chashu is the right amount of tender, their pork broth is absolutely addicting & consistent, & their restaurant's atmosphere reminds me a lot of my travels to Tokyo. Whenever I miss authentic tonkatsu ramen, I know I can rely on YY. Keep it up, YY! 10/10

Sep 5, 2024
on Google

Now we are really greedy. A big Japanese lunch, one ramen down; we are going for the next ramen hit. If you were not looking on the map app, you will probably miss the entrance. YYR has a discreet entrance, but actually joins on to the other side where they can have some bar food & drinks. But we are here for the ramen - apparently the richest tonkotsu broth in town. Well, it was. The noodles were also nice & al dente, that allow the soup to grip on to. So it justifies the slurping! The host was a really nice Chinese guy who explained the way to order. Had a chat about the way of life in Canada too. Lovely friendly atmosphere. After all, the whole point of travelling is to meet & learn from the locals. Right? If you like your tonkotsu broth thicker than the average, then this is the place for you (& me)!

Sep 4, 2024
on Google

Now we are really greedy. A big Japanese lunch, one ramen down; we are going for the next ramen hit. If you were not looking on the map app, you will probably miss the entrance. YYR has a discreet entrance, but actually joins on to the other side where they can have some bar food & drinks. But we are here for the ramen - apparently the richest tonkotsu broth in town. Well, it was. The noodles were also nice & al dente, that allow the soup to grip on to. So it justifies the slurping! The host was a really nice Chinese guy who explained the way to order. Had a chat about the way of life in Canada too. Lovely friendly atmosphere. After all, the whole point of travelling is to meet & learn from the locals. Right? If you like your tonkotsu broth thicker than the average, then this is the place for you (& me)!

Sep 4, 2024
on Google
5.0

Best pork broth ramen we tasted in Montreal. Enjoyed the authentic ramen stall ambience. Great service from a helpful waiter.

Sep 4, 2024
on Google

Excellent

Sep 4, 2024
on Google
5.0

Stopped for a quick ramen with my son who lives in Montreal & loves this place - I can see why. The ramen broth was out of this world - flavourful, rich, indescribable! The noodles were perfect, the pork was perfect, everything was perfect, except, perhaps, the egg, which was kind of pungent. Did not spoil the dish, though. We also shared some crispy chicken "bites" - just as delicious as the ramen. Two ramen & the shared chicken was too much; we had to take a couple pieces of chicken home. All in all, I see why our so e loves this place, & if I lived in Montreal I'd soon become a regular. We walked by a couple times & there were lineups - obviously it's a popular spot.

Sep 3, 2024
on Google

Tonkatsu Ramen was AMAZING

Sep 1, 2024
on Google

Vraiment bon! Je suggère Vraiment cette endroit

Aug 31, 2024
on Google

Très bon restaurant Les ramens sont à tomber à faire absolument Toilettes non accessible en fauteuil

Aug 27, 2024
on Google
5.0

La mejor fábrica de Ramen,,, desde la pasta!!!

Aug 26, 2024
on Google

Quel délice Que se soit le poulet frit ou le bol de ramen vraiment délicieux

Aug 25, 2024
on Google

While the food was delicious, the ambience was decent but it was a very very noisy restaurant. I would definitely come back for some more Ramen but definitely not to chat while slurping that Ramen.

Aug 24, 2024
on Google

👌🏼

Aug 23, 2024
on Google

This is by faaaaaar the best ramen in Mtl, cocktails are quite good & the bartender Damien provides outstanding service paying attention to every client, I highly recommended it.

Aug 22, 2024
on Google

Best ramen in Montreal. Don't walk run. Gets very busy so don't go with a big party on peak times. Get the miso cod & the ramens!

Aug 19, 2024
on Google
5.0

Go for the hot ramen, stay for the summer cold karage ramen. Excellent service & a nice atmosphere.

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

Average ramen, with a rush / slight rude service, authentic Japanese ramen restaurant atmosphere (too loud for me :/)

Aug 13, 2024
on Google

Pousser par la faim, attirer par une note favorable, & l'avis du routard, nous avons passé la porte de ce restaurant... Une attente de 15 minutes nous a mis en bouche : une musique à un trop haut niveau sans compter le bruit des personnes dans la salle. Les ramens : un au porc, l'autre au légumes avec des nouilles larges photogénique, il est vrai... Déjà, pour les nouilles larges on les cherche encore. Nous avons demandé au serveur si c'était normal d'avoir des nouilles larges de la taille de spaghetti il semblerait que oui. Le goût enfin, faible pour pas dire insipide. La bouillon est d'une tristesse. L'infusion de la viande dans le jus est absent. Pour celui des légumes, pas plus de goût. Le reste est seulement passable. Bref, une tristesse. Le dessert, une sorte de glace pilée avec du goût a sauvé le final, & un peu cette note. Seule chose que je dirais "à essayer".

Aug 12, 2024
on Google

Les ramens étaient délicieux & les serveurs fort sympathique

Aug 12, 2024
on Google