Hono Izakaya

Erin

5.0

A wonderful meal! We sat at the end of the kitchen counter with a view of the plating station & I'm so glad we did. It was a little less crowded than the main restaurant & interesting to watch. The service was terrific. When she offered, we let our server choose our courses for us, which I recommend -- I don't think I would have chosen some of the dishes we tried & her selection was excellent & well-paced. My favorite of the night was the agedashi tofu, which was surprisingly delicious, but everything we had was very good -- pickles, marinated quail eggs, bluefin toro in a green sauce, agedashi tofu with bonito, mushroom yakitori, & vegetable dumplings. They were able to make all of their interesting cocktails without alcohol, which was appreciated. There were two of us & we both left full & satisfied but not overly stuffed. Mercí, Hono Izakaya!

Noah

5.0

My wife & I came here for lunch, & it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome with their warm & friendly service.

The food was absolutely outstanding, easily some of the best ramen we've ever had. The broth was rich & full of flavor, the ingredients were fresh, & the portions were very generous.

Despite how busy it was, the service was impressively fast, & the atmosphere was relaxed & inviting. It's easy to see why this restaurant has earned Michelin recognition. Every part of the experience, from the food to the service, was exceptional.

We would absolutely come back & highly recommend it to anyone visiting Québec City or anyone looking for an unforgettable ramen experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Katy

5.0

Everything was great from service to food. I loved the diablotin cocktail. The desserts were next level!

Amelia

5.0

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Tommy

5.0

Exceptionnelle expérience Japonaise...!

Naomi

5.0

Good karaage & chashu ramen. My food came with a complimentary matcha biscuit. I already ate the other sides before I remembered to take a picture though

Jason

5.0

If you are looking for authentic, expertly grilled skewers, Hono Izakaya is a must-visit. It has a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand designation & it is an incredibly popular spot, so reservations are absolutely essential if you want to secure a table or a coveted seat at the bar.

We came specifically to try their famous yakitori, & while we ordered a broad variety of dishes, these were the absolute highlights of the night:

Butabara (Pork Belly): 🏆 Our personal favorite. It was incredibly tender & packed with flavor. The fat was perfectly rendered, meaning it literally melted in your mouth in the best way possible.
Momo (Chicken Thigh): Absolutely delicious. It had a wonderful, distinct grill taste while remaining incredibly moist & flavorful on the inside.
Waka (Chicken Skin): This was a chef's selection item. The first few bites were fantastic, but it is deeply rich.

Pro-Tip: The yakitori items-especially the chicken skin-are intensely rich. We highly recommend ordering a side of rice to help cut through that richness.

Because the grilled meats are so wonderfully decadent, we ordered the vegetable tempura & pickled vegetables. They provided the perfect crisp, bright contrast to the savory skewers & completely re-energized our palates.

Between the incredible grill technique & the vibrant atmosphere, Hono Izakaya completely lived up to the hype. We will definitely be back again!

Shannon

5.0

The server was very knowledgeable & polite. The chicken skin special was incredible! We're craving it already. The sashimi was also delicious. Every moment here was delightful.

Raph

5.0

Great place, great food.

Heather

3.0

I am accustomed to eating small portions at Japanese restaurants but this was more like tiny tastes. Our reservation was at 7:30 & we were seated promptly. We ordered 3 skewers to start. By 8:40, I had only eaten 1 skewer of salmon (excellent flavor), & 1 skewer of leek. It was a lot of waiting & not much eating. After more waiting the waitress asked if we had received all 3 items. No, we had not. She inquired & returned saying that the day special was out & that is why had not received it. It was still written on the board however. We ordered 3 more items that were good but the portion sizes, especially of the sashimi were extremely small. Since we spent so much time in the restaurant, I had plenty of time to observe other people around us. On average, of 8 tables, about only 3 tables of people were actually eating food because everyone else was waiting for food. I have never experienced this in a restaurant before.