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 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.
The reviews certainly weren't lying when they said this is one of the best Japanese restaurants around.
Coming from Toronto where I've had many great Japanese meals, I wasn't sure where this restaurant would rank. After dining there, it's definitely one of the top Japanese restaurants I've been to in Canada! The highlights for us were the edamame, sashimi, & all of the skewers (standout was the pork belly, but the others were all amazing as well). For us personally, the curry karaage & rice bowls were not as impressive, though still great. If I had the chance to come back, I'd treat this as purely an appetizer & yakitori restaurant, because those aspects were extremely delicious & reasonably priced.
Service was also great & attentive, which is important in a place where you will (likely) be ordering multiple times due to the small size of the tables. Hopefully we have the opportunity to try their ramen restaurant next time!
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!
Très belle expérience dans ce restaurant japonais ! Ambiance épurée & chaleureuse, accueil souriant, nous avons vite été à l'aise. Les cocktails sont très élaborés & la nourriture délicieuse, mention spéciale pour les yakitoris. A noter egalement le prix doux. Nous recommandons fortement cet endroit si vous cherchez un restaurant gastronomique japonais dans une ambiance chaleureuse.
Sep 22, 2025
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Small & cozy restaurant. Food is excellent. Pork belly, fried chicken, salmon yakitori were stand outs, everything was good. Great friendly service. Pricing is reasonable . Highly recommend.
Merveilleuse expérience culinaire.
Accueil & service impeccable. très bonne limonade au Yuza pour les amateurs de boissons citronné. La nourriture était excellente, particulièrement les Yakitoris Momo (brochettes de poulet) & le Karrage de poulet (poulet frit).
Nous avons pris aussi Shashimi, Tataki de boeuf, Dumpling de porc Nagano & bol de riz avec porc.
Miam miam, nous reviendrons lors de notre prochain passage à Québec
My boyfriend & I went to dinner at this restaurant a week & a half ago. The food was so fantastic, especially the yakitori & tataki (definitely get this if you are going). If we lived locally we definitely be enjoying this restaurant often.
I contacted the office later as my boyfriend left his sunglasses behind & we had left town back to Toronto. The manager mailed them back to us! I'm so impressed by this entire experience.
Definitely come & try it out if you are in Quebec!
Three Stars of Confusion & Karaage Glory
Let's start with the pickled vegetables, which felt like a random game of fridge roulette. Who knew disappointment could come in so many vinegary shades?
Then came the yakitoris. The salmon belly? Imagine two sad little pizza slices whispering about the idea of salmon. Salty enough to pickle your soul, & priced like we were buying tickets to a live fish opera. The other yakitori, lovingly(?) named'momi,' had the texture of melted glue sticks & the testosterone level of a tofu yoga retreat. Japan is fire & grit-this was more like a wet napkin in cosplay.
& then, the karaage arrived. Golden. Glorious. Crispy. The sauce? A power move. It slapped harder than a kung fu grandma. We considered ordering 12 more, but our own'nature' stopped us.
Hope flickered again with the wagyu tartare, only to be swiftly extinguished. Served with ancient potato chips that tasted like air's last breath. The tartare itself was the culinary equivalent of a bad haiku-sad, cold, & vaguely existential.
Last came the beef tataki, starring flavorless beef & tomatoes so watery they could've cried themselves onto the plate. If you've ever wanted to taste the absence of excitement, this is your moment.
The staff? Absolute legends. Smiling, helpful, & seemingly aware of the food's emotional rollercoaster. They alone earn this place its three stars.
The BEST okonomiyaki I have ever had! I hate when people say that, but it's really true for me this time. I have tried this in numerous restaurants across the US (we have not yet made it to Japan, but it's on our short list) & these guys nailed it! It was actually a pancake, & it was fluffy, & filled with scallions & flavor. The pork belly melted in your mouth. Every other dish we had was also lip-smacking delicious. We've never had marinated quail eggs, & we swooned over these. The asparagus yakitori was beautifully charred, & the tempura shitakes were creamy goodness. Just wow! Service was attentive & fast. If we make it back to Quebec, we'll definitely return here. Also, what a great value!
Fantastic food. Marinated quail eggs, kakiage (tempura veggie fritters) & salmon belly yakitori were excellent & would definitely order again the next time I go
