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 fréquemment salué pour ses bouillons riches et profundamente aromatiques et ses nouilles bien travaillées, beaucoup de gourmands le qualifiant du meilleur ramen à Montréal et notant des notes authentiques de style Hakata que l'on peut personnaliser; l'ambiance est chaleureuse et conviviale mais souvent animée et bruyante, l'espace étant parfois étroit et les files d'attente longues, facilitées par un système de SMS pour avertir quand la table est prête; les accompagnements comme karaage et edamame reçoivent de bons échos, tandis que certains trouvent les prix élevés ou les bols pas toujours assez chauds et considèrent parfois l'expérience surévaluée selon le moment, la table et le plat.
Waiting period is long. Waiter attitude was very unwelcoming. Appetizer was nice. Food was below average (not sure why they have Michelin guide). Tables were very uncomfortable. Temperature of the restaurant was too cold. Also very expensive for what you getting. Not recommend
I had a great food experience here! There are no reservations so when you arrive you add your name to the list & get a text in about 25 minutes when your table is ready.
I ordered vegetable toppings & added chicken for $4, which was totally worth it. The portion was generous, the flavors were delicious, & the sides especially the pickled radish were excellent.
The only downside was sitting near the door, where it felt a bit cold & cramped. Still, the ramen was amazing & the service was very attentive. Highly recommend!
Delicious Ramen! One of the best I've had.
Took one star off because the service was slow- took about 45 minutes for the ramen to be served, & it wasn't served hot enough, one of the sides I ordered for the soup (fried garlic ) arrived half way through eating the dish.
16 févr. 2026
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After trying many ramen restaurant in the city, I can say this is hands down the best ramen in Montreal, like ridiculously good.
The tonkotsu is my personal favorite, but they're honestly all so incredible. It's definitely a MUST in Mtl.
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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.
We have been waiting for the place to open first in the line on Friday evening. During that time one waitress was standing right outside in front of us & smoking. Have nothing against someone smoking (although I personally hate when it's near me), but imo it's inappropriate when after 20 mins that person is delivering food to your table.
They let us in. The place was empty obviously since again we were the first in line. The waitress sat us down in the edge of the room & immediately warned that we have time until 7pm to leave. I was confused - we are the first in line, they give us the worst table in the room & politely asking to get out in 2 hours - that is basically our first 2 mins being in the place! Not nice for a Michelin place :)
Anyway, I of course said that we want another table & was rejected. But the waitress came back in 2 minutes & sat us in a little better table.
We ordered the entrees & the ramen. Food was fine, really. I get why the people are coming & standing out there in the line. But honestly, for this kind of service, I wouldn't attend it twice. We were not told how to order ramen, but instead we were warned to leave in 2 hours. That's ridiculous for the price you pay. The busiest restaurant on earth wouldn't treat their customers like that, would it?
The place is cute atmosphere is nice!
We had the Karaage Chicken wasn't impressed at all. Had way better ramen in other places Surprised how it got a Michelin Star. Service was good.
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.
