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.

We are very surprised with joy to find an awesome Japanese restaurant in the city where few Asian…read morelives. Though the menu is written in French only ,the waiters are very friendly to help you for ordering. To be honest,their food is kind of very typical fusion Japanese meal. While the chef is pretty smart to use local food material for traditional Japanese sushi,rice bowl and rice noodles(BTW,Japanese never eat rice noodles)Another surprise is their octopus ball たこ焼き ,very authentic!

We came back from our trip to Québec City and decided to stop for sushi. We checked online and…read morefound Sushizo in Trois-Rivières. We didn't think much of it at first. We came in pessimistic a bit, our first thought was: This is going to be shitty white wash food. Oh were we wrong. Those were probably the best sushis we've ever had. We ate the hole thing in like 5mins. A bit pricy, but considering how good it was, price is justified. My only complain is that the menu has no pictures. Sushis are described with lot of unusual things like bacon on it, etc. Pictures would have helped make sense of it all.

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!

Took my special lady here for her b-day... Good ambiance, streamlined menu, and very fresh sushi…read more We got lucky and were seated at a table with giant lounge chairs. This would probably get five stars if the parking was free instead of discounted, and if we had been given a complete menu to pick from. But we did leave happy with what we had.

Got here at 9:05 and was told that they closed the kitchen an hour early because it wasn't busy…read moreenough. Cannot believe restaurants promote an advertise hours and then close early.

Amazing customer services. Was a bit slow when I went and the manager sat with me and talked while…read moreI ate. I was visiting for work from Chicago and it was nice having a conversation. Plus the food was amazing. I love Japanese food and the steak was perfect and so was everything else.

Have been there since 3 generations for any kind of parties! Even if i think that the service is a…read morebit long and the menu is a bit expensive, i think it's worth it! Best tepanyaki and steak! The steak was like the A5 Wangyu, it melted in my mouth and it's juicy. Dynamic chef and special drinks:P I will suggest the ''Special Samourai'' and the ''Geisha'' and ''Karate'' drinks. But be careful if you wear a white dress or shirt! During the chef's show, he could accidentally drop some sauce soya on you!

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

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.