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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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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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bonne ramen mais j'en ai vraiment mangé des meilleurs en dehors du Japon.

Le bouillon est arrivé légèrement chaud & plutôt léger en viande.

J'ai de la peine à comprendre le guide Michelin …

Oct 10, 2025
on Google

Ramen 🍜 are delicious the broth have so much flavor & plus you get little sides of sesame seeds & spicy oil to had in at your taste. Really fun way to customise your ramen with a paper that you pick exactly what you would like in your Bol & also what you don't want to have. It is a little pricy but worth it.

Oct 10, 2025
on Google

Best ramen in Montreal, hands down.

Oct 4, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing ramen & closest thing to the Authentic Japanese ramen we had in Tokyo

Sep 28, 2025
on Google

Trop bon!!

Sep 27, 2025
on Google

Tout est délicieux, allez-y les yeux ferme

Sep 27, 2025
on Google

disappointing experience with an average bowl of ramen.
I was very enthusiastic about eating here, as the reviews were mostly positive & the place specializes in ramen. The staff was super friendly & attentive, & the atmosphere was cozy-it almost made you feel like you were in an authentic Japanese izakaya.

I ordered ramen with pork broth, thick noodles, pork shoulder, & egg. However, the broth was somewhat bland, the noodles were thinner than expected, & both the pork & egg were cold-like straight-out-of-the-fridge cold-which didn't help the overall taste. The portion also didn't feel filling enough, as I ended up with way more broth than noodles.

The ramen was pretty much on the same level as some decent instant noodles: nothing special & definitely not worth twenty dollars. The restaurant itself isn't terrible, but I expected more from it.

Sep 26, 2025
on Google
4.0

L'endroit est super au niveau de l'ambiance, c'est très beau avec la cuisine ouverte. J'ai été déçu avec les Takoyaki qui avaient si peu de poulpe, voir un seul petit morceau par boule…

Sep 26, 2025
on Google

Technically, I should take 1 star off for the wait time to get seated as it is always crowded. But it is crowded for a reason, as it has the best Ramen in Montréal.

Sep 25, 2025
on Google

Best ramen ! Un must !

Sep 25, 2025
on Google

Best ramen in mtl

Sep 12, 2025
on Google

Best ramen hands down in all of Québec. Nothing comes close to them. Recommend trying both their pork broth (tonkotsu) & chicken broth (torikotsu)! Service by Kathy is always great.

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

Nous y allons depuis plusieurs années, mais plus couramment cette année. Les bouillons sont tous bons, particulièrement le Torikotsu. Les ingrédients sont organiques & le umami est naturel. & le service par Kathy est toujours attentionné & sa gentillesse est remarquable. Ps Il y a souvent une petite attente, mais ils vous textent lorsque la table est prête.

Sep 8, 2025
on Google

Yokato Yokabai Ramen was okay overall. Nothing stood out as special but it was not bad either. A decent spot though I would not go out of my way for it. Bit pricy.

Sep 4, 2025
on Google

perfect ramen!

Sep 2, 2025
on Google

Un bon ramen. 🍜

Sep 1, 2025
on Google

Don't think it's worth all of the hype.

I felt that the flavor was lacking. For context, I grabbed the'Vegetarian broth w vegetables since I'm a vegetarian. I've had better vegetarian ramen bowls throughout the city, this bowl just seemed weak. I was expecting so much more from a michelin star recommended ramen house, however it was mediocre at best. The best part of the actual food was the consistency & texture of the noodles.

Sep 1, 2025
on Google
5.0

Busy but worth the wait!

Aug 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

Trop bon ! Très belles portions !

Aug 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

Best ramen I've ever had. Holy mother of god & all that is holy.

Aug 26, 2025
on Google