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Hono Izakaya

This buzzy izakaya with minimalist decor offers shareable Japanese plates, cocktails & imported beer.
Lower Town (Quartier St-Roch)
4.8$ & $$
OPEN5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
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JapaneseAsianTapasSeafood/FishDumplingsVegetarianBoutique-CounterGreat selection of beersGreat selection of cocktailsIzakaya / Japanese PubResto-Bar

About

At Honō, it happens in the gestures, and in the consistency of these gestures. As newcomers to the community, it is with respect that we make our place. Saint-Roch is like a team: we wear it proudly on our jersey, and when there are players who fall, we are there to reach out to them.

Speaking of respect: for us, respect is measured by the sum of the parts to which we decide to apply it, and this is what makes our integrity. Here there is no discrimination. Respect is applied everywhere: to traditions, to food, to customers and to their experience. Fla-fla in our decor, we don't want it. We do not try to influence the client by anything other than our thirst to perfect the fusion of Japanese and Quebec cultures.

Details

Our Specialties

Yakitoris (small skewers grilled on our Japanese grill)
Tempura and fried dishes
Sake and cocktails

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 48 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac

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Menu
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Reviews for Hono Izakaya

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on Google4.7 (1800+)
*as of 2026-07-05
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Review Summary

Hono Izakaya is widely celebrated for its exceptional Japanese-inspired small plates, creative cocktails, and overall dining atmosphere in Quebec City. Many guests highlight the high quality and inventive presentation of dishes like the pork belly, skewers, and dumplings, noting that the shared-plate concept offers a fun and exploratory culinary experience. While the restaurant is consistently busy and requires advance reservations, the majority of visitors praise the staff for being attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, often providing helpful recommendations that enhance the meal. Although some diners have noted occasional issues with seasoning intensity, seating density, or temperature near the entrance, the consensus remains that this establishment provides a memorable and high-value gastronomic experience that keeps people coming back.
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5.0

The BEST Japanese izakaya in Canada. Thank you again for your excellent food, drinks (Yuzu non-alcohol was excellent), & service. When I had the 1st bite of okonomiyaki, tears dropped. Every dish tasted so original & every dish had the perfect sauce to go with it. I can't imagine the prep time for each dish. Everything had an amazing attention to detail. All the staff were working really hard proving excellent service. I felt love from the food & restaurant. We tried other restaurants from Michelin guide while we were traveling the Eastern Canada (including Toronto) from B.C. This restaurant was by far the BEST. Arigatou Gozaimas.

Aug 27, 2025
on Google

If you want a nice place to share good food & have delicious drinks, Hon? Izakaya is one of the best options! We had beef takaki (!), pork belly, duck hearts, vegetables tempura, hand rolls & fried balls of salmon, shrimp & potato (!). Everything was so good & well done. We tried four different drinks & our favourites were sakura & la mer noire. Will come back for sure!

Aug 15, 2025
on Google

Atmosphere was great. Lively & bustling. Service was slow. We had been seated for almost 40 minutes before we got our drinks & they came out after we got our first dish. I'd noted that one person in our party was allergic to gluten in the reservation. It was not until we were seated & had placed our drink order that the server mentioned the gluten allergy noted in the reservation & informed us there were very few GF options. This would have been helpful to know prior to being seated, or even before we got to the restaurant, since they obviously knew because they proactively mentioned it to us after we ordered our drinks, & especially since there was a question about allergies during the booking process. The food we did get was fine (& just fine); the miso sake was mushy (GF), the edamame overcooked (GF, took almost an hour to come out), but the pork shumai (not GF) were yummy. If you can eat gluten this would be a fun place to spend an evening but if not I wouldn't bother going unless you're not hungry (or thirsty, lol).

Apr 25, 2025
on Google

Impeccable service & ambiance as usual. Drinks were amazing, beautiful selection of Saké (best in the city I'd say without a doubt). Food was divine ❤?

Mar 17, 2025
on Google

Nourriture exceptionnelle, service rapide, drink excellent!!

Jan 25, 2025
on Google

Le service était vraiment sua' coche, le staff est vraiment sympathique, on nous a offert une table même si le resto était plein à craquer avec comme compromis d'attendre au bar un 20 minutes (leurs drinks ont rendus l'attente bien agréable). La seule chose que j'aurais à reprocher c'est que le resto deviens très bruyant quand c'est plein, mais rien de dramatique, ça se rend jamais au point où une conversation est impossible, par contre je comprend que c'est pas tout le monde qui est aussi tolérant de ça. Ils ont aussi des bonnes options sans gluten pour ceux que ça intéresse !

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

We visited Hono Izakaya last weekend & had an amazing time. We found the restaurant while looking for places that had both vegetarian & meat options. We got to the restaurant a little before the opening time & decided to walk around. By the time, we got to the restaurant, there was a line out the door, at the opening time. We decided to try our luck & were able to get seated, despite not having a reservation. I had the vegetarian shumai & the yuzu lemonade. The vegetarian shumai was one of the most delicious foods that I have had from restaurants, it melted in my mouth. The yuzu lemonade paired amazingly with the shumai, as it had a tangy taste. To top it all off, the service was impeccable. The people working at the restaurant constantly made sure that our needs were properly looked after. Water provided when the water jug was empty, drinks & food served in a surprisingly fast amount of time. Would definitely come back here when visiting Quebec City again.

Aug 16, 2024
on Google

Great seating at the bar! Amazing service & kind & interactive bartenders & serves. Delicious food plates. The best drink of my life! Five star experience!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jul 26, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Délicieuse nourriture, drinks créatifs, service efficace & personnalisé. Une soirée parfaite ou presque... petit (moyen) bémol, la propreté des lieux laisse à désirer particulièrement dans les salles de bain.

Oct 21, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

The food was amazing, & the drinks .... OMGGGG... sooooo gooood !!!!

Sep 27, 2023