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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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Best ramens in town in my opinion. Haven't been to japan but I'm pretty sure thats the closest you'll ever get!

May 28, 2025
on Google

Love this ramen place! Bit pricey but the ramen was so delicious & the broth was amazing. Friendly staff as well.

May 27, 2025
on Google
3.0

Ramen was tasteless. Nothing like a good ramen should be rich & full of umami. Pork look old & dry. If you get the chicken instead you would get big pieces of chicken thighs that they call teriyaki chicken but looks more like steamed chicken. Chicken garage was good nothing out of this world. They should make better ramens

May 27, 2025
on Google

De l'extérieur on ne s'attend pas à apprécier autant ce que l'on va manger. Les ramens sont vraiment extras, peu de choix, mais les choix disponibles sont maîtrisés à la perfection. Les prix sont raisonnables & le services est très agréable.
Adresse à faire à 100%.

May 25, 2025
on Google

Saturday 12:30 pm, 5 minutes wait, seated at the bar. Ordered sesame broth chicken ramen. Really thick broth, & they gave me probably three chicken thighs worth of meat, really generous amount I almost couldn't finish. I'd say it's a decent flavor, but it's not unmatched, you can probably find similar taste downtown Montreal. It's worth the visit if you happened to be close & there's no line.

May 25, 2025
on Google

Vous aimez les ramens, vous cherchez une ambiance digne des meilleur shonen ? Ne chercher plus vous êtes au meilleur endroit de Montréal !!! Un délice.

May 12, 2025
on Google

Kinda small & expected a wait but worth it! I highly suggest the salad, so tasty & a must try if you visit. The ramen was just as good.👍🏻

May 9, 2025
on Google

Un très bel endroit où déguster des ramens authentiques, savoureux & bien exécutés.
Une ambiance exotique & un service Hor-pair.

May 5, 2025
on Google

I'm so sad this ramen has gone quite downhill from since I first started going years ago. the pork used to be fatty & tender but now flat & dry, the kara miso wasn't as complex as I remembered, broth pretty mid, & they somehow made the shiitake flavourless. I used to drink all the broth at the end but I barely wanted to finish the bowl this time. we also had the spicy karaage & it was very one note.

also what's up with the far corner table?? the two person bench is ridiculous & uncomfortable to manoeuvre. the service wasn't spectacular either; I filled out my form, went to the washroom, came back & the server still hadn't took it. I went up to the cash to put our orders in.

this was my favourite ramen out of any spot in montreal/toronto/vancouver at one point but now I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

May 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

Lovely experience, small place & all. Loved the available condiments for us to use as we please.

May 4, 2025
on Google

Check your bill!!

I was overcharged for everything, as shown in my picture. The server told me they just recently changed prices, but it's illegal to advertise a certain price & up charge later on the final bill.

Maybe it's the truth, or maybe they're just banking on you not noticing! I'm thinking it's the latter, I ordered 2 eggs but only got 1.5!

Dont wait in line, this place is just riding on old fame… mediocre ramen too

May 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

Best Ramen in the city. Wish it were a little hotter (temperature), but great food & vibes.
Update: took friends here tonight. All the ramen dishes were luke warm. Really a problem. Food was a long time coming. Great servers & vibes but not sure I am willing to risk another cold bowl of ramen.

May 2, 2025
on Google

Très bon ramen, j'ai pris le bouillon poulet, il était bien onctueux.
Le service était aussi au top!

Apr 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

Best ramen in North America.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

Best ramen in all of Montreal!!! You might have to wait to get a table but worth the wait!! Great service & atmosphere too

Apr 24, 2025
on Google

Les meilleurs Ramens de la terre! 🤤

Apr 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

The ramen is the best I have had

Apr 22, 2025
on Google

Me encantó mi ramen con carne de cerdo, el caldito estaba súper consistente. También comimos el helado de limón y estaba delicioso. Los complementos para potenciar el sabor están muy ricos. La atención de los meseros fue muy amable.

Apr 22, 2025
on Google

I ordered the Ramen + Panna cotta combo for 25CAD. Everything tasted great, especially the donut mochi. I loved it (a very good replacement for panna cotta since they ran out of it when I ordered). The only downaide is if yoy come here at peak hours you'll wait a long time (I waited for 1 hour to be seated).

Apr 12, 2025
on Google
5.0

Meilleure place à Montréal!

Apr 12, 2025
on Google