Yokato Yokabai Ramen

Sony

5.0

In between 2015-2022, Yokato Yokabai had an elite Pork tonkotsu ramen for Montreal. Just went back a couple of days ago & I was delighted to have enjoyed a superb Pork tonkotsu ramen (rich, creamy with a dazzling texture exactly as any great tonkotsu ramen broth is supposed to be), the house-made noodles (that I always request'thin' to carry on the tradition) had impeccable texture & even the Chashu was sublime (as in balanced sweet-&-savory flavor, a rich layer of smoothly rendered fat, a structure that holds its shape, the tenderness they rightly advertised), all as great exactly as in those aforementioned brighter years. Great job Yokato Yokabai! Excellent service, superb atmosphere.

Poiree

5.0

Si vous aimez quand c'est goûteux, je vous recommanderais de mettre le niveau de sel à élevé. Pour un bouillon plus riche, allez-y pour celui au porc, celui au poulet est plus léger mais tout aussi goûteux. Overall, ce sont les meilleurs ramens que j'aurais goûté à Montréal.

Maia

5.0

Came on a Tuesday around 5:30, no wait & was seated immediately!

Menu is a little white paper you fill out with your choices & give to the waiter.

We got spicy karaage ($17) which were good! & had quite the kick! We also got the torikatsu (chicken broth) ramen ($23) with pork & thick noodles & the gomima (sesame broth) ramen (21$) with pork & thick noodles (+$1 for upgrading the noodles, per bowl). We got regular toppings for both & less salt (less salt it was perfect for us & still tasted salty). The gomima (sesame broth) in particular was delicious & rich! Serving sizes are perfect, we were able to finish everything.

Service was very kind & made sure nobody had allergies!

I would come back but for a special occasion or a celebration because it is on the expensive side of the price range when it comes to ramen ($21 - 23 for a bowl, plus tax & tip brought us to $40 per person for a ramen each & sharing an appetizer), but that may come with the territory of being a Michelin star!

David

5.0

One of my top 3 Ramens in the world & I had many in Japan too. Really well executed. Great taste & rich. Love the option for lower salt.
Prices are very high but I think worth it for this level. It is the same place exactly as the Izekaya just serves Ramen for lunch. Gets crazy busy.

Ben

5.0

Great restaurant, decor & ambiance is very nice.
Went for lunch so crowds were smaller, no wait.
Although the food did take a while to get out, but when it did oh boy, the broth(pork) was the star of the show. Very rich & plenty of flavour. Go for the less salt. There's more than enough flavour in there. Pork was also excellent with more sweetness than other places. 5/5 will eat again.

Rani

4.0

Very good ramen compared to most other places in Montreal.
Chicken broth (Torikotsu) is not too rich, & has some depth to it. The chicken itself is well cooked & tender. Condiments that come with it pair well.
Tonkotsu broth is rich & creamy.
Starters are very good, especially the chasu do, karaage, & korokke.
Seasonal dessert is always good. I've had shaved ice cream with matcha & strawberry coulis, & sesame ice cream.

Slight nuance: My first 2 or 3 times eating there were fantastic, but when I came back a year later, the quality seemed to have steadily declined, & it never came back to what it was.
Yokato is still ahead of most ramens in Montreal.

James

5.0

A very authentic ramen spot run by Japanese chefs. I ordered takoyaki & tonkotsu pork shoulder ramen. The takoyaki was fried to order & arrived piping hot. The tonkotsu broth was rich & creamy, the noodles had a great bite, & the pork shoulder & noodles soaked up the soup flavour beautifully.

Kenneth

5.0

Amazing tonkatsu ramen. Rich creamy broth. Absolutely amazing.

Im

5.0

I came here for the $10 special with a friend. The bowl had plenty of cabbage & bean sprouts, which balanced the rich, fatty broth.

William

5.0

The ramen here is really good - rich, flavourful, & honestly tastes just like the bowls I've had in Japan. The service is friendly & attentive, & the waiters are knowledgeable about the menu & happy to explain the different sakés & wines. Overall, a great spot for authentic ramen in Montreal.