Yokato Yokabai, Japanese ramen restaurant in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal, Canada
Yokato Yokabai is a Japanese ramen restaurant in a compact space on Drolet Street that serves traditional noodle dishes with rich broths made from quality ingredients. The establishment focuses entirely on ramen variations and ensures each bowl receives the same careful preparation.
The restaurant was founded to bring authentic Hakata cooking methods to Montreal and introduce local diners to regional traditions. Since then, it has become a reliable source for this traditional ramen approach.
The kitchen follows Japanese traditions by making fresh noodles daily and simmering pork bone broth with careful attention to detail. Visitors can taste this hands-on approach in every bowl that arrives at the table.
The location is easy to find on Drolet Street and offers service at different times throughout the day for various meals. Visitors should note that hours differ between weekdays and weekends, so checking in advance is helpful.
The kitchen prepares a special tonkotsu broth that requires 12 hours of cooking time and produces a distinctive white, creamy soup. This lengthy process reflects a deliberate choice not to rush anything.
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