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.
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
Des Ramens au top, un service sympa & professionnel 😄.
Une adresse reconnue par le guide Michelin. Seule point négatif, le monde ! Une file de plus de 30 minutes (dans le froid) 🥶 mais ça en valait la peine.
4 janv. 2026
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Adam truly made our experience at Yokato Yokabai Ramen! From the moment we arrived, he was kind, respectful, & genuinely welcoming. The type of service that immediately makes you feel comfortable & taken care of. If it weren't for Adam, the experience honestly wouldn't have been the same, & he is the main reason we're even taking the time to write this review. The food was excellent! We ordered two bowls of chicken ramen, edamame, Diet Cokes, & sake, & everything was delicious. Emmanuel was helpful as well, though his energy felt a bit more reserved & not as welcoming, which was slightly disappointing given how respectful we always are as guests. That said, Adam absolutely deserves recognition from management for his professionalism, warmth, & attitude. He represents the restaurant extremely well! We'll definitely remember the service he provided.
We had a great experience at Yokato, & a big part of that was thanks to Adam. He was genuinely friendly, welcoming, & always had a smile on his face. From the moment we sat down, he made us feel comfortable & at home, checked in on us at the right times, & made sure everything was taken care of. It's always nice when service feels real & not forced - Adam definitely delivered that. Really appreciate the great service.
The service was fast & courteous. Food was amazing. They were packed, but still very kind. They had a place to leave our winter coats. A little pricier for a lamen, but as someone who loves good food, I would recommend it.
We went it on a really snowy day & it wasn't too much crowded but service & the ramen was pretty good. The server also surprised us with a couple of non alcoholic drinks.
29 déc. 2025
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Visité le lundi 29 décembre, 13:30, 30 minutes d'attente, on s'y attendait, pas de trouble. Bondé! On s'y attendait, encore ok.
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Le spot! Verres vides & sales qui traînent partout, canettes ouvertes au comptoir, des mouches qui tournent autour du tray, ça sent le vinaigre de fond de verre d'hier, comme du stock d'un after jamais rincé. Zéro rigueur, zéro hygiène. Si la salle est laissée dans cet état-là, difficile de croire que la cuisine est mieux tenue.
75$ pour 2 ramens porc & 2 drinks Ramune. T*bern guy.
Digne d'un Michelin? Michelin? Pense pas non!
The ramen is absolutely delicious! Definitely will return here the next time we visit Montreal. If you have trouble getting a seat, you can try to walk around the corner to the restaurant entrance. One side is focused just on serving ramen it seems & the other side serves larger menu with ramen still included.
would recommend, worth a try if you are ever in the area. Ramen soups is normally very salty but not in this case, totally drinkable, very savory, better than average for sure.
Karaage was a pleasant surprise, layers of flavor, I rate it higher than the ramen, maybe I just like fried chicken more in general.
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!
18 déc. 2025
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I've been here many times before, but I've been compelled to leave a review this time as it does deserve it. After being introduced to authentic delicious Japanese restaurants in Vancouver area with local friends who kept saying its as close as you can get to Japan. In November that couple came to visit Montreal & Yokato Yokabai was on my list of restaurants to share with them. They were pleasantly surprised as I was again. we had reservations but we still needed to wait for our table to be ready, to be expected on a busy Saturday night. Thanks again to the staff for a great experience!
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.
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.
Ma 2e fois à Yokato & toujours aussi bon que je m'en souvenais! Le bouillon du Tonkotsu est excellent, goûteux, gras (du bon sens du terme). Les oeufs marinés méritent d'en avoir en extra 👌. Top 3 ramen for sure!!
