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.
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.
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.
22 mars 2026
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I had the vegetarian broth, thin noodles (fresh), vegetables (comes with tofu), less salty, more green onion, whole egg, seaweed with a cup of tea. It was great & the portion was perfect ! So fresh tasting. It is a bit warm rather than hot so drinking tea with it gives an extra heat boost. The place is usually busy so I got there right when it opened. They seated me in a nice wooden bench area & I felt really comfortable listening to the music & chilling out. The waiter was cool, helpful & polite. I'd come back to try other options
Tried veggie broth, add more shiitake mushrooms. Enough portion, fresh & delicious ingredients, & reasonable price.
Seats are not comfortable for long stays, but to have your friends, fancy or casual, small chat & have great meals, it's a fantastic place in a beautiful area.
Have reservations if possible.
I went to Yokato Yokabai Ramen on a cold, rainy Saturday afternoon with a friend. One of those grey days where you just want warmth, something comforting, & a place that lets you linger.
The space is intimate & cozy, with warm lighting, wooden accents, & Japanese murals lining the walls. It feels lived-in in the best way. Like a spot people return to often. When we arrived, only the ramen bar was open, so we waited about 40 minutes for a seat. Normally that might feel long, but the weather made it feel right. When we were finally seated, it was directly in front of the chefs, which instantly made the wait worth it. Watching the bowls come together was its own quiet kind of entertainment.
Once seated, things moved smoothly.
We started by sharing the pork gyoza with peanut sauce. Crispy, savory, with just enough sweetness to round everything out. A solid opener.
Then came the ramen.
I ordered the torikotsu, a chicken-based broth with thin noodles & chicken teriyaki. Comforting, rich without being heavy, & really well balanced. My friend went for the tonkotsu, with its deeper pork broth, tender slices of pork, & the same delicate noodles. Both bowls were deeply satisfying. The kind of food that warms you from the inside out & makes the rain outside feel intentional.
One small thing to note. There was a water jug on the table, but the menu didn't list drinks & we weren't offered anything else, so we weren't sure if additional beverages were available unless requested. Not a dealbreaker, just something to know going in.
We ended up opting for a special that included ramen & a yuzu panna cotta for $25, which felt like great value. The panna cotta was smooth, lightly tangy, & refreshing. A gentle ending rather than something overly sweet.
The space itself is a bit tight, & it can get loud when it's full, but that closeness adds to the charm. It feels like a place where people gather for comfort, not spectacle.
Yokato Yokabai is the kind of spot you crave on a cold day. Cozy, unfussy, & focused on doing ramen really well. I'll definitely be back, ideally at a quieter time when more of the space is open, but the food alone makes it worth returning to.
We had pork & sesame broth thick noodles Ramen. Chicken & pork. Sesame broth was too heavy for me. The soup was colder than expected. Spicy chicken entree was good. Rice with pork entree was tasty. The place was packed on Sunday at 2. We waited for 20 minutes for a table. 4 stars overall.
This is my favourite place for ramen in Montreal. The gomami broth is amazing. The only downside to this place is the extremely long wait since they don't take any reservations. We waited about 1 hour 40 min for it but it was worth it at the end
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!
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.
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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.
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.
Attempt #2 trying to go here worked as the first time on a Friday night was told 1.5 hour wait & you cant make reservations. Second time for a weekend lunch they had implemented a new system which was much better where there is a tablet where you enter your name, number of guests & phone number & you will be texted when to come back when a table is available. Our estimate was 15 min to 45 min but ended up being much closer to 10 minutes.
Yokato was great but hurt by high bar expectations in terms of the Michelin Guide reference. Service was very good, as was the ambiance & food just nothing that blows you away which for better or worse what you expect when you hear the name Michelin name.
After getting the text me & my friend were led to our tables. For lunch you fill in a little sheet with what sides you want, the broth, meats & any extras which I appreciated for the efficiency.
We ordered the Pork broth with Pork & the Chicken Broth with Chicken. Both were very good & savory, & didnt take too live to arrive after ordering. You also get a little caddy with add-ons for the soup which were spicy sesame seeds in oil, regular sesame seeds, pickled radish & pink onions I think.
Overall the service, system & food were all very good, just not mindblowing or novel which is what I kindof expected with any association for the Michelin Guide
This is clearly the best ramen restaurant in Montreal. I absolutely insist on visiting whenever I have the chance. This is the absolute jewel of the Plateau, consistently delivering delicious ramen every time. The tonkotsu broth is a must. The portions are incredibly generous & leave you full & satisfied. We are so blessed to have Yokato Yokabai. 3 Michelin starts from me.
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A rich broth that isn't overpowering or overly fattening with tasteful cuts of pork shoulder. The noodles weren't anything amazing, but their agreeable length added to the experience. The takoyaki & karaage were great.
The largest ramen shop in Montreal spans multiple levels. Despite its size, a long queue often forms outside. The ramen broth was milky thick & aromatic. The homemade noodles were chewy & slightly firm. The chashu was tender, with a savory-sweet flavor. Adding a few slices of fermented ginger condiments could enhance the depth of the umami.
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.
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.
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.
