We were craving some comforting ramen on a cold night in Quebec city. There isn't much in terms of…read moreramen in QC so we headed to this spot as it had pretty solid reviews. However being from Vancouver where ramen is plentiful and so damn good, this left us feeling pretty underwhelmed. We waited about 40 minutes to get a table - I guess we went on a really busy evening (which oddly enough was a Sunday) and people ahead of us said "it's worth the wait". Unfortunately for us it wasn't. So where did it go wrong for us you ask? While the staff was really kind, it was a bit slow going - I had to ask for my drink order twice for my sister and I. It finally came with my soup. We had a salad to start called the Wafu salad - a Japanese chefs salad with Wafu dressing. While the dressing was the best part, there wasn't much on the deconstructed salad of corn, bell peppers, crunchy noodle, daikon, and lettuce, the salad was also served on a really awkward dish where the contents falls off the edges as you try to grab a bit of everything. Up next were the ramens - I got the Miso - Shallot, bean sprouts, nori, naruto, pork chashu and 1/2 egg and corn - I also got a 1/2 egg added for $1.50. If you're going to serve ramen for nearly $20 - you need to supply a full egg, that's just silly to only give a halfer. The first thing I noticed about the ramen was it was lacking broth - by the time I started getting into it, the noodles had soaked up a lot of it and I was left with mostly noodles - not great. The broth itself was flavourful so if it just had more of it, it'd be a better ramen. The corn was also odd for me and I didn't love that addition. My sister and moms was worse - my sis got the Vegetarian and my mom got the Yasai Miso. The vegetarian had so much stuff on top that again it takes away from the broth (which was also non-existent). My mothers was the same - the vegetables were just a bunch of cabbage lobbed ontop. Unfortunately I can't recommend this spot for ramen - the mediocre food is not worth it or the lineup to get it. The restaurant also looks much cuter in photos online than it was in-person - it lacks character in the decor.

I had just checked into our hotel nearby, and wanted something relatively quick for dinner. My…read morekids specifically asked for something Japanese, so Tora-Ya Ramen look like a good option. We walked over and it wasn't too busy on a Sunday night. It's not a big space - maybe enough to seat 30 people. It's simply decorated, and some specials were written on blackboards on the wall. We basically both the miso and the shoyu ramen, and they were both good. They were a good size, and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and helpful. Why am I giving 3 out of 5 stars? It was a good meal, but nothing memorable about it. It's very similar to other ramen places I've been to, so in a few weeks, I might not remember much about my visit other than it filled me up, and there's nothing wrong with that. It would be dependable place to get a meal.

A hidden gem! It was close to where we were staying and someone in our group looked it up and it…read morehad great reviews. I admit I was a bit skeptical at first but the food was delicious. I only tried a small platter of the sushi but was fresh and good. The noodles though were amazing. It's a small store and there's not much seating but it's worth the try. Seems like a family that runs it and they were very nice.

If you want something different than pasta, pizza, fast food, or Quebecois cuisine - this place is…read morefor you. I liked this small family-like restaurant located right next to the Quebec fortress. There's not much seating room inside, but you can easily take food out and enjoy it on the square nearby. You won't be waiting for too long anyway. All the rolls were fresh and yummy - my only complaint is the size. Normally, sushi pieces should be bite-size, but these were two or maybe even three bites. They were massive. On the other hand, you get more for your money :)

Food - definitely great! I ended up doing the all-you-can-eat menu and it was absolutely worth it!…read moreTried most of their makis, seafood fried rice, tempuras, salmon (teriyaki and grilled). Devoured every single one that I ordered. This place is that good. Service - Jack was my server and he was awesome! He went above and beyond what's expected of him. Super nice as well. Had great convo with him about American politics. Ambiance - was pretty chill. Went towards the end of lunch time so there weren't many people hence I didn't have to wait long for my orders. Sushi Samurai was one of the foodie highlights of my Quebec trip!

Had lunch here with the family 4x in total, 2 of which are seniors. We walked in 30 minutes after…read moreopening and were informed that the main cook was running a bit late. We didn't care since it was rainy and was not in a great rush. After us, a few more customers came in and pretty much everyone was doing the AYCE. The way it works is you write down the item # and followed by quantity. They did emphasize that you will be penalized should you waste any food twice before we actually placed our order. We waited a good 20-30 minutes or so before we were served actual food. The waiter did hand us the Japanese seaweed salad quickly as that didn't need to be cooked. BTW, everything is served as 1pc! So in preparation for the long wait, we were ordering our next order as the wait was long. Waiter was handing food 1 by 1. Midway during our lunch we were informed that the French couple eating at the other table was done and that the "OWNER" preferred the French way of ppl eating AYCE. As they hardly ate anything, left and paid AYCE price. I was like what the ....! To top it off we were asked multiple times if we were full. The whole situation was so absurd and laughable. Was I eating for free? Last time I checked I was a paying customer. If they felt cheated regarding the price versus quantity of eating they should have thought of that as NOT all people walking to through their door will eat like a bird! Food wise it was okay. The udon broths were good, we had seafood and spicy beef. Seafood fried rice was good. In terms of sushi and hand roll, fish to rice ratio was 1 to 3. It was pretty much all rice, I guess this is how they make up their margin. Also, no tuna it was just pretty much salmon. Shrimp tempura was okay. The sushi pizza was swimming in mayo. We ordered 1x Grilled Saury but was informed much later that they don't have it. Drinks are not included in the AYCE. So if you want to be harassed and be constantly reminded of how much you shouldn't be eating, then come here. Or if you need a no frill lunch and dinner at a decent pricing then this is the spot for you.

Hono deserves all the accolades it's gotten. Beautiful warm space filled with tables for 2, big…read moregroups and counter seating in the back to watch all the action. Plates are meant to be shared and to continuously order so that you're not left waiting too long for another amazing bite. We tried mixing up yakitori with bowls so that we could get a variety. In order of what we enjoyed were the Butabara pork belly skewers (decadent and melt in your mouth) we ordered it twice , Pickled veggies (radish and cucumber) to cut through the fatty bits, Chicken skin skewer (I don't know how it's not slippery oily and how they made it into squares, witchcraft, I swear) Sashimi (yellow tail, butterfish, salmon) the seasonings they paired with each individual piece was so thoughtful. That Butterfish was buttering, yum! Pork dumpling with chili sauce (perfect acidity and spice) I drank it up! Miso and maple creme brulee (love the thick sugar crackling on top) Pork rice bowl with miso soup (reminiscent of Japan's beef bowl with pickled ginger) Quail eggs in dashi sauce (it was good, but there's no seasoning in the eggs) Salmon shrimp croquette (good fried bite) Chicken thigh skewer (moist, but it didn't have a much flavor as the other bites) We thoroughly loved our food from beginning to end. Service was exceptional and kind. We even loved the yuzu lemonade! You can tell the chef thought very carefully about which pairing would be perfect and then elevated it even further. It's like a love letter to Japan. So happy to have ended our Quebec stay at Hono.

Four adults and 2 kids under 10 - We arrived without reservations and were nervous…read more... Luckily we were there in the afternoon ahead of the dinner rush. They looked at the list and shared that as long as we were no longer than 2 hours, they could fit us in!! AMAZING!!! No problem at all for us, as the kids couldn't sit for that long anyway. LOL The place is cozy - meaning they squeeze a lot of people into a fairly small space. While the seating option wasn't ideal for our mix of ages, it was perfect - because we were able to be seated. As the saying goes, "Beggers can't be choosers" Our table was next to the bar and was a combination of low stools and high stools. Next to the high stools were tables and chairs - literally right behind you, which can be uncomfortable for those on the stools and those on the chairs behind you. We tried not to think about it too much. It definitely made it a challenge for all when we were leaving. We couldn't leave without brushing up against people. Not my favorite. The food and service makes this experience all worth it! We loved every single dish we got. The flavors were amazing! So fresh and perfectly seasoned. The portions aren't "Huge" but are perfect for this cuisine. You order as you go and they bring food as it's ready. So it's a constant flow. Meaning the servers are working very hard - tip them appropriately! Things we had and loved: Edamame - with the furkake - YUMM!, Dumplings, Salmon Belly, Pork belly, Pork and Rice, Fried chicken and the creme brulee. We loved it and this will be one of the reasons why we return to Quebec!

Over the course of my short vacay to QC, this place was the best. The server was totally honest on…read morehow much we should order. This is a place that is a mix of Japanese and European flavors with tapas in mind. We started with a dozen oysters from their specials menu, which basically means there is a different topping each day. On the day we went, the New Brunswick oysters had a tomatillo and jalapeno topping that was just divine! They tasted of the sea and paired well with the topping of the day. We loved them. From their special menu, we tried the duck as well. It was delicious in flavor, but was hard to eat with the chopsticks provided. It was a small filet and it was a challenge. But, let's talk overall. It had a foie gras sauce at its base that was delicious and was surrounded by some of the best mushrooms I've ever had (chantarelles) and heavily seasoned carrots. That was the key. Those chantarelles were amazing, despite the difficulty eating the duck. And here's what I'll say. At the end of the meal, the waiter asked us about the duck and wanted our feedback, since it was a new menu item. We were upfront and they seemed to listen! Beyond that, we had the black pudding dumplings, the tako-torii, and the karaage. The karaage was probably the best part of the meal. It was simple, easy to eat, and delicious. Highly recommend.

We had an hour to spare and saw this while walking. It was a one woman show - host was a server,…read morebust lady, and bartender. We felt so bad and told her to take her time with us. She was wonderful and attentive to us, even though she was everywhere. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for good Japanese food in the area. We ordered: Fish dumplings Prok belly bento Salmon bento sub rice with salad

While on vacation, we were craving some noodles and found this place that had udon bowls. The udon…read morewas the least flavorful udon I've ever had. The shrimp in the udon was very small. It was also not very hot. I do not recommend the udon. I have heard better things about the sushi from online reviews so perhaps give that a try. We also asked for hot water, and that's when things took a bit of a turn. They said they didn't have cups to hold hot water in and could provide us with plastic cups. So we agreed. Then they brought over a tea pot, a single tea cup, and three plastic cups. What kind of Japanese place doesn't have tea equipment? With that said, I appreciate the effort in getting us what we asked for. The service was good. The ambiance is a modern sushi bar, it was nice.

Was visiting QC last week. Had the salmon-tuna pokè bowl. Very fresh tasting and tons of food…read more Didn't eat at the restaurant....took it to go as we were staying right next door and wanted to watch the Olympics. My friends had the sushi and that looked good as well. I would definitely return.

Quebec City is a nice half-day trip. We took the bus from Montreal and left in the evening. In…read moretotal we were in QC from 11am to 6:30pm, where we actually had 4 hours "left to kill." We sat at the park for two hours. The last two hours we decide to walk all the way to Fanamanga for a bubble tea! Because why not! The bubble teas are VERY sweet and all made with powder. They mix and mix and mix all the artificial flavours together to make the new craft, but they do this with love. The staff here are very kind. I do enjoy this little shop with shelves and shelves manga (en Français), the complete Sailor Moon series en Français, a shine of Totoro in its fluffy big size, a wall of Japanese snacks, and clothes!! And a washroom. It's a very nice place to hang for an hour! With a nice April breeze flying in. Peaceful and quiet. The customers who visit here are very kind also.

Did not really like the taste of the tea or boba pearls... neither did my friend. Pretty pricy but…read moreit was the only bubble tea place around, so we went anyway. The woman working was nice though.

This is a cute shop/quick dining place. The Japanese food tasted authentic. It took a while to come…read moreout because they made it to order. There were a ton of Japanese snacks, products and ingredients available for sale too. There are only 8 stools along one side of the wall to eat btw, so best to order to go. I enjoyed my udon soup and the tako balls were nice and mushy. My onigiri was good, the rice was soft, but could have used a hint more vinegar. And make sure to order the yuzu lemonade, it's so refreshing

ケベックシティのどこで、あなたが尋ねる日本人が作った本格的な日本食を見つけることができますか？…read moreEKIDONに行って、すごい！ 日本のような美しいお店に足を踏み入れました。 日本の食材、食べ物、おやつ、飲み物、食器などがたくさんあります。 日本語も聞いて話せて良かったです。今はホームシックです！ ツナマヨ、鮭、牛肉のしぐれ煮、ゆかりの4種類のおにぎりを注文しました。 私の好きなみたらし団子とたくさんの好きな日本の飲み物。 誰もがここに立ち寄って素晴らしい料理を試してみるべきです-日本人にとって、それは特別なご馳走になります！ ***** J'ai un sourire heureux sur mon visage, juste après avoir mangé du curry katsu japonais délicieux et authentique. Où à Québec peut-on trouver de la nourriture japonaise authentique faite par des Japonais, demandez-vous? Allez à EKIDON, c'est merveilleux ! Je suis entré dans une belle boutique qui ressemble à un morceau du Japon. Ils ont de nombreux ingrédients, aliments, collations et boissons japonais ainsi que de la vaisselle et d'autres choses. C'était aussi agréable d'entendre et de parler japonais aussi, maintenant j'ai le mal du pays ! J'ai commandé quatre types d'onigiri (boulettes de riz farcies japonaises) aux saveurs japonaises traditionnelles de thon-mayo, saumon grillé, boeuf shigugreni et yukari (furikake de feuilles de shiso et sauce soja) ainsi que des mitarashi dango (confections japonaises de riz gluant avec une sauce sucrée-salée) et quelques boissons préférées. Tout le monde devrait s'arrêter ici et essayer la nourriture délicieuse - si vous êtes japonais, ce sera un régal supplémentaire ! ***** I have a happy smile on my face, just having eaten some delicious, authentic Japanese katsu curry. Where in Quebec City can one find authentic Japanese food made by Japanese you ask? Go to EKIDON, it is wonderful! I stepped into a beautiful shop that is like a piece of Japan. They have many Japanese ingredients, foods, snacks and drinks as well as dishware and other things. It was also nice to hear and speak Japanese too, now I am homesick! I ordered four types of onigiri (Japanese stuffed rice balls) in traditional Japanese flavors of Tuna-Mayo, Grilled Salmon, Beef Shigugreni and Yukari (furikake de feuilles de shiso et sauce soya) as well as some mitarashi dango (Japanese confections of glutinous rice with a sweet-savory sauce) and some favorite drinks. Everyone should stop here and try the wonderful food - if you are Japanese, it will be an extra special treat!