Hono Izakaya

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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.

Sebastien

5.0

Quite possibly the best Izakaya in the province. Food was good & diversified.

Rafaela

5.0

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!

Cindy

5.0

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.

Jessie

4.0

Unexpected Michelin delight in Québec City

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.

Bao

4.0

Cozy little place with a good vibe.

The service is friendly & takes the time to present you the dishes served. Their recommendations look to be on-point too. One critique I would give is the menu of the moment. There wasn't any explanation or promotion of it. I happened to be sitted next to the chalk board that had it written so asked about it or I would have missed it.

The cuisine is more fusion than traditional Izakaya, but the flavor is great. Out of the 5 dishes I ordered, only one was lacking a bit of flavor compared to the others that are oozing umami.

Leslie

5.0

We thoroughly enjoyed Hono Izakaya. The staff was friendly, helpful & welcoming. The food delicious!

Ranya

5.0

Easily the best meal I had during my recent trip to Canada (Montreal & Quebec). Every bite was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully prepared-the sushi & sashimi were simple yet elegant, & incredibly refreshing. The place was buzzing with energy, with a lively, modern vibe that made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend Hon? Izakaya, & I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in town!

Katherine

5.0

We had an excellent dinner at Hono Izakaya, don't miss out on the grilled mushroom or pork belly yakitori.

Guy

5.0

Le meilleur Izakaya que je connaisse... à l'extérieur du Japon. Bravo à toute votre équipe.