Ichigo Ichie Izakaya

What Ichigo Ichie Izakaya does

Ichigo Ichie Izakaya is a privately held Japanese izakaya restaurant operating a single 120-seat, 4-floor, 20,000+ square-foot venue at 360 Rue Rachel E. in Montreal's Plateau neighborhood. The restaurant offers authentic Japanese tapas-style dining, a curated selection of more than 50 sakes and wines, and a walk-in-only ramen counter concept (Yokato Yokabai) embedded within the main footprint. The menu emphasizes chef-driven preparation with Japanese-imported fish and meats alongside local Quebec produce, and seasonal menu rotations are core to the value proposition.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: dine-in food service, beverage sales (sake, wine, craft beer, spirits), curated group set menus (Ichigo Classic at $60/person, Ichigo Premium at $70/person, plus a $30/person Wagyu Upgrade) for parties of 20+, and phone-based pickup/takeout orders. The company serves consumer diners segmented across general izakaya patrons, ramen enthusiasts, dietary-restricted guests (vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian), and group/private event bookings. Marketing is executed through organic Instagram and Facebook presence, Google Reviews, and earned media coverage from Montreal food publications including Eater Montreal, Tastet, and the Montreal Gazette. Reservations are facilitated through the LiberoReserve third-party widget. Ownership is independent with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or M&A activity, and the business operates without venture capital or private equity backing on a lean 9-employee headcount.

Name

Ichigo Ichie Izakaya

Legal name

Ichigo Ichie

Website

https://ichigoichie.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ichigo Ichie Izakaya is a privately held Japanese izakaya restaurant in Montreal operating a 120-seat, 4-floor venue serving tapas-style Japanese cuisine, a curated sake and wine program, group set menus, and a walk-in ramen counter to consumer diners and private event groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB)

Keywords

• Japanese izakaya dining
• Ramen restaurant
• Sake bar service
• Japanese tapas plates
• Group dining events

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food Service: Traditional restaurant food sales including izakaya tapas, main courses, and ramen. Revenue generated from individual and group dining experiences.
2. Beverage Sales: Extensive sake, wine, craft beer, spirits, and Japanese-inspired cocktail offerings. Over 50 wines and sakes available.
3. Group Set Menus: Curated group dining packages (Ichigo Classic $60/person, Ichigo Premium $70/person, Wagyu upgrade $30/person) for parties of 20+. Revenue from guaranteed deposits and final bills.
4. Pickup/ Takeout: Phone-based takeout ordering service for Japanese food pickup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ichigo Ichie Izakaya is a Japanese izakaya restaurant in Montreal offering authentic tapas-style Japanese small plates, a walk-in ramen counter (Yokato Yokabai), and an extensive drinks menu with 50+ sakes and wines. The restaurant spans four floors with 120 seats and over 20,000 square feet, providing varied ambiances from lively to serene for individual and group dining experiences. Complementary offerings include group set menus, private event hosting for parties of 20+, phone-based pickup/takeout service, and seasonal chef-driven menus using Japanese-sourced ingredients and local Quebec produce.

Product overview

Ichigo Ichie is a Japanese izakaya restaurant offering authentic Montreal dining experiences across multiple service formats. The core offering includes the Izakaya Dining Experience (traditional Japanese tapas-style dining with 120 seats across 4 floors) and the Ramen Kitchen counter (Yokato Yokabai, walk-in only). Supporting offerings include a curated Drinks Menu featuring 50+ sakes and wines, Pickup/Takeout Service, and Private Events hosting. Group dining is facilitated through two set menu tiers: Ichigo Classic ($60/person) and Ichigo Premium ($70/person), with an optional Wagyu Upgrade ($30/person). The restaurant emphasizes Japanese ingredients, sustainable sourcing, and seasonal menu adaptations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Izakaya Dining Experience Traditional Japanese izakaya dining featuring tapas-style small plates, chef-driven dishes with local Quebec ingredients and Japanese imports. Offers 120 seats across 4 floors with varying ambiances. Reservation recommended but walk-ins accepted.
• Ramen Kitchen (Yokato Yokabai) Walk-in ramen counter within the restaurant offering customizable ramen with choice of broth, protein, and vegetables. No reservations accepted; customers walk in to order.
• Drinks Menu Curated selection of sake, craft beers, fine wines, and spirits. Features over 50 wines and sakes combined, regularly updated to reflect seasonal availability.
• Ichigo Classic Set Menu Set menu priced at $60 per person featuring an artful assortment of signature tapas honoring traditional Japanese izakaya flavors. Requires deposit of $10 per person.
• Ichigo Premium Set Menu Premium set menu priced at $70 per person showcasing a larger selection of dishes, embodying the pinnacle of izakaya culinary craft.
• Pickup/Takeout Service Food pickup service allowing customers to order Japanese izakaya food for takeout. Orders placed by phone at (514) 282-0009.
• Private Events Private event hosting with special set menus for groups of 20 or more persons. Deposit of $10 per person required to secure reservation, with final bill settlement at event conclusion.
• Wagyu Upgrade Premium add-on priced at $30 per person available on any set menu, requiring a minimum of 2 persons. Adds wagyu beef to the dining experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured as one of Montreal's best Japanese restaurants by Eater Montreal and Tastet

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

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Direct peers

• Restaurant Ryu: Authentic Japanese restaurant in Montréal offering sushi, sashimi, and izakaya-style dishes with sake pairings. Competes directly with Ichigo Ichie in the Montréal Japanese dining segment.
• Hapa Izakaya: Japanese izakaya concept with locations in Vancouver and Toronto offering tapas-style Japanese dishes and sake-focused beverage program. Closely comparable operating format and menu philosophy.
• Mikado Restaurant: Long-standing Montréal Japanese restaurant serving sushi, ramen, and Japanese small plates. Comparable full-service Japanese concept in the same local market.
• Kinka Izakaya: Multi-location Japanese izakaya chain with locations in Toronto and Montréal serving tapas-style small plates, sake, and Japanese cocktails. Direct format and menu overlap with Ichigo Ichie's core izakaya offering.
• Yokato Yokabai Ramen: Walk-in ramen counter sub-brand operated by the same owner of Ichigo Ichie (yoka.ca). Represents the ramen-only extension concept and a potential future growth vehicle in the same Montréal market.
• Restaurant Yasu: High-end authentic Japanese restaurant in Toronto focused on sushi and sake. Comparable in premium Japanese positioning and sake-driven beverage mix.
• Jun I Restaurant: Authentic Japanese restaurant in Montréal known for sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese fare. Competes for the same Japanese-dining customer in Montréal.

Broad incumbents

• Kinton Ramen: Established Canadian ramen chain with multiple locations in Montréal and Toronto. Overlaps with Ichigo Ichie's Yokato Yokabai ramen counter sub-brand on menu format and customer base.
• Momofuku: Multi-concept Asian restaurant group with noodle bars and izakaya-inspired venues in Toronto, NYC, and beyond. Competes in the broader Asian-fine-casual segment and serves as a benchmark for premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ichigoichiepubjaponais
• Instagraminstagram.com/ichigoichieizakaya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ichigo-ichie-izakaya

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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