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.
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Our Specialties
Yakitoris (small skewers grilled on our Japanese grill)
Tempura and fried dishes
Sake and cocktails
Hono Izakaya provides an exceptional dining experience that frequently earns praise for its authentic Japanese small plates, expertly grilled yakitori, and vibrant atmosphere. Guests consistently highlight the quality and creative preparation of the dishes, with standout items such as the tender pork belly, marinated quail eggs, and flavorful ramen often receiving special mention. While the popular venue can be bustling and reservations are strongly recommended to secure a spot, the attentive and knowledgeable staff work hard to ensure a welcoming environment. Whether visitors are enjoying cocktails at the bar or sharing a variety of flavorful tapas, the combination of professional service, delicious food, and a warm, inviting setting makes it a highly regarded destination in Québec City.
Du début à la fin, Ao Izakaya offre une expérience irréprochable. La cuisine est raffinée, parfaitement exécutée, avec des saveurs justes & audacieuses qui témoignent d'un réel savoir-faire. Chaque plat est réfléchi, précis & visuellement impeccable.
Le service est à la hauteur de la cuisine : attentionné, professionnel & fluide, sans jamais être envahissant. On se sent accueilli, conseillé & pris en charge avec un réel souci du détail.
L'ambiance complète parfaitement l'expérience : chic, feutrée & chaleureuse, idéale autant pour une soirée d'affaires que pour un moment plus intime.
Clairement une adresse incontournable à Québec. Bravo à toute l'équipe - Ao Izakaya se démarque avec brio.
Really nice izakaya with a great atmosphere - very cozy & inviting.
The quail eggs were delicious.
The fried tofu was especially good: the outside was very chewy & bouncy, & the tofu flavor was subtle rather than strong, which made it quite unique.
Definitely a recommended dish, & a great place to enjoy the vibe.
J'avais hâte d'enfin essayer le Hono Izakaya & mes attentes ont été surpassées!! 🤩 La nourriture était délicieuse & à bon rapport qualité-prix & en plus, l'hospitalité & le service étaient remarquables. Le staff a été super accommodant sachant que nous avons ajouté une personne dernière minute à notre réservation & que nous avions un bébé avec nous. Merci à toute l'équipe! Une excellente adresse à essayer à Québec 👌
Nov 3, 2025
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This was the best meal we had in Quebec City this visit, & one place we went to was $600 for two. Hono Izakaya was 170 for two before gratuity, including a few unique cocktails & we had a lot of food. So it is saying something. The food here is very good & it has good vibes & service. Standouts were the miso salmon & mono yakitoris, & the crème brûlée, but everything was good. Fair warning the okonomiyaki were pretty huge so don't order both if there are only two of you (lesson learned haha), also the meat one has very strong smoked fish flakes on it that was not our cup of tea but can understand some people may love it if smoke fish is your thing. Anyhoo thank you Hono Izakaya for restoring my faith in the Quebec food scene 🙏 I will go here again! Side note it's across from a big Eglise de Scientologie which is also a bit of a novelty to see for those of us that are small town folk at heart.
Outstanding service, menu, cocktails, design. We were thrilled to find this restaurant in Quebec City. We love Japanese food & Hono Izakaya did not disappoint. Our waiter, Alex, was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, & calm despite the large number of people he was serving. The cocktails were creative & delicious, the yakitori were perfectly cooked & delicious, especially the duck heart. Their take on the classic agedashi is light & flavorful, with a darker, umami-full dashi. We hope to return soon!
Excellente adresse à Québec! La nourriture est toujours excellente, la carte des vins & cocktails propose des choix pour tous les goûts. & que dire de l'ambiance! Je recommande vivement le Hono Izakaya!
I want to begin by thanking the Izakaya staff for being so flexible in accommodating so many changes in our reservation. We contacted them by email & they got back to us quickly. They were gracious & helpful each time we had to make changes.
The food was excellent. The wait staff explained the premise of the restaurant is to share many plates across various areas of the menu. All the dishes we ordered were excellent. The tofu curry was outstanding, the sauce was gentle & elegant. The dumplings were amazing, we split our order & got half vegetable & half pork. The sauces the came with were perfect for the fillings.
The service was attentive even though the restaurant was busy.
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.
