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    Japote

    4.4 (34 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Ricky Boby L.

    7/10 Hidden little japanese resto in a food court.The food was descent,i enjoyed the fried croquette which was filled with mashed potato, japanese fried stuff are the best. For the main i took the beef onion rice/terriyaki chicken.It tasted homemade and just okay. The prices are really reasonable,if you are looking for something different and affordable this place would be for you.

    #8 Katsu-don (Fried chicken with eggs) Large

    Fast cheap japanese comfort food. A hidden gem near McGill. The line can be long but don't worry they serve the food super fast.

    Porc with rice and ginger
    Hector S.

    Food felt like home made food, tried the pork with ginger and was goooood, like homemade food. I'll come back again to try other items in the menu. It's very affordable too, the staff is friendly, you feel like eating in a Japanese underground joint.

    Oyako-Don (S) ($3.91)
    Veronica C.

    Japote serves very affordable Japanese food near McGill University (a 3-minute walk from McGill) which locates in the food court of the Scotia Tower. It was a bit hard to find the first time. The food were pretty decent for the price. We tried the gyu-don and the oyako-don, both were pretty good. The service was great and the staff was friendly and welcoming! The staff recommended us which sauces to put on top of our dishes. You should check it out if you're in the area for lunch! Keep in mind that they only accept cash and that they only open on weekdays and they close at 2:30 PM.

    Eel and egg
    Boz X.

    Super cheap and quick lunch place in the basement of the Scotia Bank tower. Japote is a small family (food court) restaurant that serves authentic Japanese food. On the menu, there's chicken, pork, beef, eel, and vegetarian options for under 10$ after taxes -- which is hella cheap imo. I like the concept of open cuisine, where we can watch the chef/owner cook passionately and delicately assemble every plate. The food is great in general (I've tried everything on the menu), and I'm especially fond of #3 (chicken) and #0 (pork). Although I note that it's a little salty at times, so bring a water bottle or something. The best part? If you purchase a loyalty card for 1$, you get 5.00$ discounted on your next meal for every 5 meals! Sometimes I end up getting a large bowl of - my fave - Tori don (chicken rice bowl) for only $1.50...!? Where do you get 'free' food like that?? Lastly, it's cash only so make sure you bring a little change heh.

    Teriyaki chicken with croquette, all this for 8$ after taxes
    Stanley D.

    Easily one of the best deals in downtown Montreal! As I was looking for a spot for lunch, my friend suggested me this place. Previously located in the Faubourgs on Ste-Catherine, it is now located in the food court under the Scotiabank building on Sherbrooke, right across the management building of McGill. The first thing that struck me what the super low prices. Seeing those prices, I expected a small portion. I was suprisingly surprised by what 8$ gave me: a good portion of chicken and rice and a croquette too. The taste itself reminded me a lot like homemade meals (in a positive way). There are also many different sauces by the counter and you could put in your plate to enhance the flavour. Honestly think that this is a solid alternative for cheap lunch for McGill students who are tired of eating at Super Sandwich, also very quick service when I went there around 12:30 on a weekday!

    Tori Don with Spicy Mayo, the greatest item on their menu
    Marie-Noël L.

    I totally fell in love for their food/menu back when they used to be at the Faubourgs !!! It was so good that it became my comfort food very early on and I kept going back for their Tori-Don. I don't get to go as often now, their schedule changed, they aren't open as often as they used to and I tend to get a little lost to find their new place, but the food is still just as good and their choice of sauces to complement it is so satisfying :) ... Plus the people owning the places are kind and smiling, it's a gem in the rough ! And it's very affordable, what more to ask ?!

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    Olivia S.

    Amazing amazing amazing place!! I loved this place when I used to be in the faubourgs near Guy, now it's moved underneath the Scotiabank tower and it's still just as amazing. The potions are generous, taste is authentic, and price is so cheap!!!! Highly recommended over and over again. This place will always have a place in my (tummy) heart.

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    Bring cash, it's a lot of rice with whichever topping you get. Prompt service everyone liked the katsu

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    Very good food, long wait time. The teriyaki is great and the prices are very reasonable for what you get.

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    Very tasty and cheap Japanese comfort food. The menu consists of different types of donburi. There's always a line up.

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    absolutely LOVE this place and have been going for almost two years now between classes at McGill!

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    Sansotei - Tonkatsu Black

    Sansotei

    4.4(65 reviews)
    0.7 kmVille-Marie
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    I never expected to have such good Ramen in Montreal. But lo and behold, Sansotei did a spectacular…read morejob. No wonder it's 4.6+ stars on Google. Even during peak summer season the restaurant was crowded and even had a line starting to form at peak lunch hour. There are not very many large tables so don't expect a large group to be sitting together. The menu is pretty straightforward with the typical miso, tonkotsu, and shoyu broths. But they even have a tomato broth with Hokato scallops for those more adventurous. We ordered the Tonkotsu Black $19 & the Tonkotsu+ $19. Is it pricey for Ramen? Yes. But was it worth it? Yes. The Tonkotsu Black had a rich broth with prominent garlic oil. The Tonkotsu+ was really the show stopper. With 3 different styles of meat: Smoked pork pastrami, meatballs & chashu. The truffle oil was fragrant and earthy. But the biggest surprise was shiitake mushrooms. They were marinated/seasoned to perfection, with a hint of sweetness. I would've been happy with just a giant bowl of shiitake mushrooms, and truffle oil. The broth was much lighter and delicate than the Tonkotsu Black, yet strong on the truffle. If you're not really a fan of truffle, do not get this. We were tempted to go back again, but we opted to try other restaurants around the downtown area. 10/10 Would go back again! The staff are very friendly and quick. Give it a try! They have multiple locations, especially if you're looking for something new, yet comforting.

    While walking around one evening, we decided that some nice warm ramen sounded good. This place was…read moreclose by so it fit the bill. The wait staff were nice and quickly sat us when we arrived. There were many different types of ramen to choose from and we both got different ones. This let us try 2 different versions. One was spicy and flavorful, while the other was mild but still flavorful. Both of them were quite tasty and we were in and out in a pretty short amount of time.

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    Kazu - Chicken Skewers.

    Kazu

    4.3(753 reviews)
    1.2 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    My dad and I have eaten at this restaurant maybe 3 times now. It's a must for us anytime we're in…read moretown. This little spot opens around 5 and I recommend coming early, or expect a wait. You can also order to go here I believe. They really operate efficiently, expect fast service! Tables are tightly situated and there's a cozy bar situation where I sat this time, able to watch the chefs cook right in front of me. The daily specials are posted on their Instagram page, as well as written on pieces of paper around the restaurant. My server quickly helped me to water and a glass of sake. I placed a to go order for one of the daily specials, the grilled sea bass with sushi rice and salad, with some kimchi. I also ordered the BBQ chicken with tortilla and salad, as well as vegetable gyoza. Everything was incredible. Truly. The gyoza came topped with green onions and was SO crispy and hot and was perfect with their soy sauce. I thought sea bass was wonderful with a unique almost smoky flavor that melted in my mouth paired with the slightly sweet sticky rice. The barbecue chicken was great as well and better the next day. One thing I don't really understand is why they served plain flour tortillas cut into quarters with their food. We didn't utilize this, nor the white butter/mayo sauce that came alongside it. I hope to eat here often, for years to come and am so happy to see this iconic Japanese restaurant still thriving years later.

    We knew to expect a small lineup and waited just 20 minutes for a table for 5. It gave us time to…read morelook at the menu and plan our attack. Once seated, things happen very quickly...it is go, go, go (in the best possible way.) We ordered appetizers first, the tempura green beans with a delicious truffle mayo, gyoza and the tofu salad (they make it fresh every Sunday). Green beans were everyone's fave, but I have to mention the (pickled?) vegetables on the salad. So flavourful! Also tried the egg drop soup which is so tasty. Mains were the salmon tuna bowl, the beef short ribs, the shrimp burger, and 48 hour pork with curry sauce. Everything was wonderful! Finished with their soft serve ice cream, I had the cherry blossom but one of us had the sake, which is a shot of sake poured on top. Amazing! You can even have wasabi or ginger... I'll try that next time (and there will be a next time soon!)

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    KYO - Rainbow Roll

    KYO

    4.0(313 reviews)
    1.4 kmVille-Marie
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    Really enjoyed the evening. I thought I'll get a quick bite and be out after a long day of travel…read more Really enjoyed talking to Tristan their bar tender, very knowledgeable, gave me an excellent suggestion for saki and everyone of their staff was very warm and friendly! Good sushi and sashimi! Tuna was really fresh and nice! Strongly recommend to try. Disclaimer: I am no sushi connoisseur but it was good!!

    We had been asking around for the best sushi in the downtown Montreal area for some time and…read moreeveryone seemed to recommend Kyo, including the concierge at our hotel. In my opinion, not everyone gets sushi right, specifically with the freshness of the fish, so we were pleasantly surprised to find Kyo. Our group included 4 people who are absolutely obsessed with Sushi, and so I was curious what their take was. I tried the Snake roll, edamame, and requested an avocado/ cucumber roll which they made for me. The rest of the group tried the rainbow roll, chefs choice Maki combination, chefs choice sushi combination, tonkatsu pork, and the beignets for dessert. Let me start off by mentioning the incredibly kind service we received from the hostess, server, and staff the entire night. On an incredibly busy Friday night, they maintained their patience as the restaurant was completely booked, and were kind and pleasant in every interaction. The restaurant itself is beautifully located in downtown, clean, and spacious. You do not feel rushed to eat. The food was so good we have decided to go back for dinner one more night before traveling back home. The vegetables and fish are fresh, the portions are perfect yet generous, and overall, id rate this restaurant a 12/10. Highly recommend if you're in Montreal and looking for good food.

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    Ryú

    Ryú

    3.9(113 reviews)
    0.3 kmVille-Marie
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    My wife and I were looking for something close to our hotel for dinner. We focused on Japanese,…read moreand decided to try Ryu based on positive reviews. We may reservations via OpenTable. We showed up on time for our reservation. The restaurant is dark, and sleek looking, so it could be a place for dinner or for drinks at the bar. We browsed the menu, and decided to go light and ended up trying the the following: - Edamame (with Furakake): Good. Soy beans can only be so different between restaurants. I will note that some of the soy beans we got were the biggest I've even seen. Furakake added needed flavour. - Avocado Truffle Tacos: OK. Quite tiny, but well made and tasted good. I didn't get any hint of truffle though. - Wagyu Dumplings: Good. But similar to any good quality non-wagyu dumpling I've had before. Overpriced. - Paradise Maki: Good. I like the texture of the tempura. - White Dragon Maki: Very good. I think the ponzu sauce elevates this dish another level. Service was pretty standard. Did all the tight things, and timely, but not particularly friendly. Overall, it was an OK visit. Food overall was generally good quality, but very expensive for the quality and quantity you get. But I also recognize that sometimes you pay for ambiance, and you certainly do here.

    I ended up out of my element at a high end Japanese Sushi restaurant and had one of the best…read moreexperiences ever. My waitress Jade guided me through and I had an excellent meal. I started with some sake, some nigiri and then a specialty roll. All excellent. I then had the A5 Waygu for the first time which was delicious with a meticulous preparation. All the food was top notch. The decor was high class urban, reminiscent of a fine New York establishment. The easily accommodated by gluten free needs.

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    KINTON RAMEN UNION - Spicy garlic pork ramen

    KINTON RAMEN UNION

    4.0(45 reviews)
    0.6 kmVille-Marie
    $$

    While I was in Montreal, I had to check out the FAMOUS Kinton Ramen (yes, I know about this spot…read morefrom their graphic t shirt collaboration with Uniqlo LOL). I stopped by around 8:45 PM, 15 minutes before they closed, but the staff were so kind and lovely, let me dine in, gave me a free drink on the house, and even told me to take my time and not worry about closing. I ordered the spicy garlic pork ramen with thick noodles, and I was blown away with how flavorful the broth and QQ (chewy) the noodles were. I didn't like the pork that much and found it a bit tough and gamey, but they do have two other types of meat (chicken, beef) as well as a vegetarian option available, as well as seasonal menu specials. If I was at McGill, I'd probably visit this spot a bit too often LOL, and I highly recommend checking them out for their comforting ramen bowls and incredibly kind service!

    Stopped in for dinner and got the following: - Beer/Sake…read moreCombo: Comes with Original Pork Ramen and a choice of beer or sake. I went with the beer. You also need to decide if you want thick or thin noodles, went with thin. - Original Karaage Simple interior design and layout, either you sit at the tables or the bar. The staff member was very friendly, service was quick and the food came out fast. The Karaage was perfectly fried, seasoned and delicious. However, no dipping sauce is provided, all other joints that I've been to will give you a mayo dipping sauce, not here. The Ramen - noodles were perfectly cooked, however honestly package ramen had a better flavor than their Original pork ramen unfortunately. I had expected this rich and creaminess of the pork broth, that was sticky-lipped intensifying, but it was not. This was disappointing and thus can only give 2 stars. I can't say for other noodle type, but original pork ramen needs a lot of work.

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    Spicy garlic pork ramen

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    Spicy garlic pork ramen

    Japote - japanese - Updated May 2026

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