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Yokato Yokabai Ramen
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Yokato Yokabai Ramen

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
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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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Crazy waiting time 🤣

Jan 2, 2026
on Google

The service was fast & courteous. Food was amazing. They were packed, but still very kind. They had a place to leave our winter coats. A little pricier for a lamen, but as someone who loves good food, I would recommend it.

Jan 2, 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
2.0

Good but not worth wait, unfriendly service & very cramped

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

BOOOOOM ?? as always ☺?😛😤❤??🔥🧩

Dec 19, 2025
on Google
5.0

Rich, creamy tonkotsu with melt-in-your-mouth pork & a generous portion. The tempura & octopus sides were super crispy & delicious too. Plus, they have an open bar with plenty of cocktails. Totally worthy of its Michelin star-just be ready for a long wait during peak hours. Can't wait to come back & try the chicken broth!

Dec 18, 2025
on Google

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

Dec 18, 2025
on Google
5.0

I've been here many times before, but I've been compelled to leave a review this time as it does deserve it. After being introduced to authentic delicious Japanese restaurants in Vancouver area with local friends who kept saying its as close as you can get to Japan. In November that couple came to visit Montreal & Yokato Yokabai was on my list of restaurants to share with them. They were pleasantly surprised as I was again. we had reservations but we still needed to wait for our table to be ready, to be expected on a busy Saturday night. Thanks again to the staff for a great experience!

Dec 18, 2025
on Google
2.0

The food is edible but nothing to write home about, so not sure about the Michelin thing? It took them almost an hour to serve us & the broth wasn't even hot, to be honest I was about to leave & I wish I had. The portions are quite on the smaller side, & I'm not someone with a huge appetite. It left me wishing we had gone to our favorite place instead with better service, bigger tables, bigger portions, much richer broth flavor & much less crowded.

Dec 16, 2025
on Google

Karaage was good, pork broth was good but not crazy. To be honest the restaurant is overhyped. Service is mid & restaurant is cold as hell because of how close the entrance door is to the small dining room, which makes the seating cramped too.

Dec 16, 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