Yokato Yokabai est une destination de choix pour d'authentiques ramens tonkotsu de style Hakata. Reconnu pour son bouillon d'os de porc riche et crémeux mijoté pendant des heures et préparé entièrement sans GMS, ce restaurant chaleureux offre un véritable goût du Japon. Avec ses nouilles faites maison, ses bols personnalisables et ses à-côtés savoureux comme le fameux poulet karaage, il propose une expérience traditionnelle d'une qualité exceptionnelle.
Dans l'ensemble, Yokato Yokabai Ramen est largement considéré comme l'une des meilleures adresses de ramen à Montréal, avec des bouillons riches et profonds comme le tonkotsu et le torikotsu, des nouilles bien cuites et des garnitures généreuses, et des options végétariennes appréciées. Les côtés tels que le karaage et les takoyaki reviennent souvent en mémoire, et l'ambiance cosy et typiquement japonaise renforce le plaisir de la dégustation. Le service est généralement apprécié pour son accueil et son efficacité, mais les avis divergent: les temps d'attente peuvent être longs, les espaces sont parfois bruyants et les tables peu confortables, surtout lors des périodes de grande affluence. Le rapport qualité-prix est aussi discuté: certains trouvent le bol trop cher pour ce qui est servi, d'autres estiment que la qualité du bouillon et des ingrédients justifie le coût et que l'expérience vaut le détour. Enfin, l'endroit attire les habitués qui reviennent pour la richesse des saveurs et la personnalisation possible du bol, tout en acceptant l'affluence et les débats autour du statut Michelin.
My favorite ramen in Montreal. The broths are thick & flavorful. Love the gluten free & vegan options. Still I miss the green ramen noodles.
The karaage its ok.
The waiters are nice.
Just consider that depending on the day of the week & time you attend it could take from immediate service up to 1 hour 20 minutes to get a table (since the ramen space is quite small).
There's also the other side that is like the bar side where they serve the ramen but also other dishes & drinks. That side is also really nice.
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Excellent ramen spot that consistently delivers both quality & atmosphere. Yokato Yokabai has a really authentic feel from the moment you walk in, with a cozy & lively setting that adds to the overall experience. The ramen itself is outstanding, rich, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, & well-prepared toppings that all come together really well. You can tell a lot of care goes into each bowl. The menu offers a good variety, so there's something for everyone whether you like something lighter or more rich & hearty. Service is efficient & friendly, even when it gets busy, which it often does for good reason. Overall, a must-visit if you're craving high-quality ramen in Montreal.
Nós apaixonamos pelas entradas, o takoyaki e o karaage sao de outro mundo, maravilhosos. O ramen de porco é cremoso e super saboroso, realmente vale a visita.
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Went to Yokato Yokabai Ramen with 2 others. Expect a long wait (2-3 hours)-the website is misleading since it's basically always busy. Best move is to put your name down & come back later.
Inside is very cramped-small, wobbly tables, & no clear jacket rack (if there was one, it wasn't obvious & no one offered it), so you end up keeping your coat on & it gets hot quickly.
Food was good but not amazing, especially for the wait. They also forgot our drink, which took a while to arrive.
Overall, decent ramen, but not really worth the long wait & tight space.
Honestly, the ramen was not exactly bad but the place is very overrated. For the price & the'reputation' the noodles were tasteless & the broth was excessively greasy. They also have us a table for 2 looking at a wall. I can take that but at least put some effort in the lighting, the atmosphere was bad. Edamame was excessively salty as well.
Nothing to complain about service.
You can walk in & get ramen, but you might have to queue & wait for about an hour. Alternatively, you can pre-book a time slot for the Izakaya menu (Japanese tapas. KEEP IN MIND: no ramen option!). We didn't want to wait, so we went with the tapas option, & we definitely didn't regret it! We ordered seven dishes (you can see them in the attached photos) & one pint of Asahi beer. It came to around $150, which we thought was quite reasonable. The tapas were amazing, full of real umami flavor! The staff was super friendly & helpful. I think we were served by Zakary, thank you so much!
I returned after they received the Michelin star. The menu system is easy to use. The main course (ramen) was slightly cold for me, but the taste was fine. The fried chicken (karaagee) was crispy, but if you eat just the chicken without the sauce, I found it bland. The drinks at the bar were excellent.
Franchement, c'était délicieux. The broth is rich but not salty at all for the'normal' salt level. Le fait que les ramens sont très personnalisables, ça rend heureux de le manger comme on le veut! On était une table 5 & on s'est fait servir sans beaucoup d'attente à la table. Le rythme du service était bien sympa.
Love the atmosphere, the kitchen is mostly open allowing you to watch everything being prepared & cooked. Delicious flavors, & wonderful customer service.
I had the sukiyaki special ramen for lunch & my boyfriend had the classic tonkatsu. We could not recommend it more. This spot is the only one in the city where I have ever experienced an atmosphere akin to an authentic Japanese ramenya. Totally deserves its Michelin mention !
