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.
An unbelievable gastronomic experience combined with exceptional service. I am a huge foodie & this place is just WOW!!
Our server thoughtfully guided us through the menu, making recommendations based on our likes/dislikes. Very much an interactive selection process, which we greatly appreciated. Everything we ordered was amazing, so much flavour, layers of flavouring spectacular & presented so beautifully on the plate.
We ordered: quail eggs, Momo (chicken thigh skewers), Beet salad, salmon, King Eryngi (king mushroom skewers), Karaage (fried chicken), Pork steamed dumplings & Waygu. Dessert Creme Brule Miso & Erable & black sappporo forest cake with black currant. Everything was unreal!! Oh & my Margherita was one of the best I've ever had.
Somehow we lucked out & got the best seats in the house, right by the prep stations. What a spotless & organized kitchen. You can just see the pride the staff take in preparing & serving these dishes.
Make sure you make a reservation days in advance so you won't be disappointed.
Super resto avec de belles découvertes culinaires !
La formule de plats à partager est super intéressante & tout est excellent. Gros coup de coeur pour les Yakitoris King eryngii & Sake miso.
Nov 24, 2025
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Marvelous! Wonderful flavors, masterfully combined. Yakatoris were excellent, particularly the salmon - however we also tried the chicken sausage & mushroom confit, both delectable as well. Okonomoyaki was a delight. & don't sleep on the miso crème brûlée.
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.
Reservation is required- we saw lots of people who tried to walk in but the restaurant was fully booked, & our table was booked after we were done, which is why we had a limit of 2 hours.
We liked everything but the sashimi, it didn't live up to our expectations because we eat sushi a lot. But everything else tasted amazing, we were eating the marinated vegetables in between our bites (it was a good palate cleanser). The marinated quail eggs were good as well as the miso salmon! We were going to order more food but we had to order the butabara twice because it melted in our mouths & couldn't help not to take another bite haha. We weren't really a fan of salmon skin until we had the sake harasu, the skin was crispy & the salmon was cooked perfectly! We ordered all their desserts & the crème brûlée was really good.
I'd also like to note that the waiters teamwork was really good, I think everyone worked together to make sure that there won't be any complaints from the clients.
Our cocktails were really good as well- I think the best one was Yu-Gin 2.0 & the La Mer Noire. Would definitely come back here & try their other dishes.
Formidable expérience pour les papilles. Le menu fait de petits plats raffinés, le service rapide & sympathique, tout se combine pour qu'on garde un excellent souvenir de notre visite. Notre coup de coeur: les brochettes de saumon au miso. Le plateau dégustation de 4 sakés très différents permet de découvrir de nouvelles saveurs. On peut ensuite prendre un verre de celui/ceux qui nous sont séduit.
The dishes & vibes were so on point that one would have assumed the chef to either be Japanese or trained in Japan.
We love the izakaya style as you can order multiple dishes & share them. We enjoyed the grilled mushrooms, the salmon belly, & assorted sashimi. The prices were very attractive for the quality & freshness of the dishes. The only dish I didn't enjoy was the asparagus as the miso sauce overpowered the vegetables.
Friendly service overall. Reservation is a must as the restaurant filled up very quickly within 15 mins of opening on a Sunday night.
On our third day in Québec City, I was craving something warm, brothy, & familiar. A quick Google search led me to Honor Izakaya, just a few minutes from our hotel - & as we approached, I noticed a Michelin Recommendation 2025 sticker on the door. Expectations officially raised.
We arrived at 5:33 PM & the izakaya section was already full, so we went with ramen - & it did not disappoint.
🍜 I ordered the miso ramen, which came with tender pork, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, & a soft-boiled egg. The broth was rich & savory, slightly salty but deeply satisfying. Everything was perfectly balanced, & exactly what I needed after days of Western food.
Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, & now I understand why it caught Michelin's eye. A lovely little spot that hits the spot.
💡Tip: Arrive early or make a reservation in advance if you want to dine in the izakaya section - it fills up fast.
