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.
Pendant notre séjour à Montréal nous avons été deux fois chez Yokato Yokabai & les ramen étaient excellents & très copieux. Nous avons également gouté les takoyaki & karaage & tout est était parfaitement exécuté.
I don't understand how this place was apparently given a Micheline rating. Did something happen? The food wasn't terrible, but badly prepared. The place is cramped & very loud. You hardly have room to sit comfortably & if you're stuck waiting in line to get in? Honestly? Go somewhere else that either makes food of the same caliber but lower price with quieter atmosphere. Or go somewhere better with the price they charge here. As harsh as this sounds, it's what it is.
I think the staff is overwhelmed with the amount of people they try to serve. It's the double edged sword of being a popular spot to try their menu.
Not great, not terrible. A disappointment, but at least that's memorable.
28 nov. 2025
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While it is very busy & the wait is long if you go during their busy time, they have a system & it works & they're nice & the food is excellent. You don't feel rushed or anything. Loved the food!
Fantastic food. Small place - each time ive been here I was seated directly facing a wall :/
Main gripe is that you have to wait outside in the cold without much communication from stuff - & they seem kind of annoyed that nobody understands their confusing system
Comme d'habitude le service était exceptionnel, & que dire de la nourriture !! J'ai rêvé toute la semaine à ces ramen, & ils ne m'ont pas déçu ! On a eu the best seats in the house, au bar, proche de l'action !:)
Très bons ramens! Ça vaut le détour & l'attente qui peut venir avec. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de place (si vous y aller à plus que 2 surtout) alors je vous conseille d'y aller assez tôt ou d'avoir du temps devant vous puisque j'ai déjà vu plus d'une heure d'attente avant de pouvoir aller s'asseoir. Cependant, ils ont un bon système de fil d'attente virtuel où on a juste à s'inscrire sur la tablette à l'entrée & ils nous envoient une notification quand il y a de la place (excellent moyen de pouvoir visiter un peu les alentours en attendant). Les options végétariennes & véganes sont excellentes de mêmes que les produits carnés. En gros, allez-y!
My experience was somewhat unfortunate since they forgot a dish & after at least 15 minutes of waiting a waitress came to tell me that my dish was about to come out to which I only ordered a dessert & a tea since they do not have coffee, she was very kind to offer these last orders as a courtesy, as someone who is within the industry I would advise them that if it required more staff they should invest in it because forgetting orders is not a good thing for anyone, just as being a Michelin restaurant I expected better service & with the issue of Dishes As a lover of oriental food, I can say that the ramen is nothing spectacular, it is good, although I think that due to overproduction the quality of the flavor has been lost & the sausages were good but nothing out of this world & the dessert was quite flat, like something that lacks love. I hope to visit you on the next occasion & that the great success you enjoy today is not the cross on your grave.
We went there on Saturday & there was an hour & 15 minute wait we put our name in & waited for 25 minutes before they called us back then we had to wait another 10 to 15 minutes to get seated & then another 10 minutes for someone to come get our order. Then we also waited another 40 minutes & then I asked the server where our order was cause & he unfortunately lost it. I understand that mistakes happen, but we were waiting for so long at that point that I was kind of disappointed & very hungry. We were seated by the door which they was always open so it was very cold. He brought us some free karaage as an apology. We waited another 30 minutes to get our ramen, at that point we were at the restaurant for an an hour & a half. The ramen was ok. It wasn't anything special. I feel like the wait was way too long for the quality of the food. I don't know if it changed since they got that Michelin recognition but I feel like it was just not worth the price, we paid around $30 for one Ramen, which is crazy so yeah I guess if you wanna try it go ahead like the food isn't amazing but it's not bad either. I don't think the experience is worth it.
17 nov. 2025
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This restaurant offers an impressive combination of authenticity & freshness in every dish. The ingredients are well-prepared, & the flavors are balanced & genuine.
The staff delivers attentive & courteous service, & the cocktail selection is well crafted. Despite the high quality of food & service, the prices remain very reasonable.
Overall, this is a standout option for anyone seeking a refined yet affordable dining experience. I would not hesitate to return.
Speaking from my experience:
My family & I have been craving ramen this morning, we looked online & saw that this restaurant was recommended by many & not to mention their Michelin status. Today was cold & windy, of course we expect something warm & delicious to fill our stomach. We walked about 5km just to get there (not a problem). When we arrive, we were super tired, hungry & cold: expecting to get the best food experience. We waited there for a couple of minutes: no waiter came to assist. We didn't notice the little tablet which you have to use to reserve for ( our fault). We reserved, waiting time was 3h 30 + minutes. That's insane, since we saw much table available. It's fine though, we didn't come all the way for nothing. We settle down in another store waiting.
Great news! Around 30 minutes in, we got the text! Yay! We hurried & arrived. They quickly assigned us to our seat. We ordered, everything went perfectly. The atmosphere was nice, there wasn't heating nor air conditioner: no one had any problem, even though most of the people still kept their coat on for extra heat. Personally I was pretty cold & very excited for my ramen to come. When it arrived the first thing I did was to put my hands on the hottest part of the bowl. Weirdly it was warm but more on the cold side. Maybe it's a sign that the bowl was made to last! I took a bite: the food was exactly like the bowl, warm but more on the cold side, I asked around to see if it's just a me problem. Seems like it wasn't.
I finished my bowl, disappointed. & tell me why the egg was so bland. Is this Asian food? The food wasn't worth the hype, especially not with the compliment'just like Japan'. Im not picky at all, but the food was really disappointing: it wasn't special compared to other ramens. I would prefer Sensotei ramen for better flavor & packaged homemade ramen for its warmth.
Overall, the experience was upsetting & I wouldn't come back. Also not to mention, I put more green onion, but the amount was just like regular ramen stores.
Always was & still one of the best ramen spots in town if not the best. On par with what I ate in Japan. Only downside is.. it's always busy & they don't take reservations. Drinks were nothing extraordinary. Would stick to the basics : ramen
