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Agedashi Tofu in West Island Montreal

Silken tofu, lightly coated, fried to a golden crust and finished with chopped shallots. A warm, meat-free classic served at Aikawa in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

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Galeries des Sources · 3237 Sources Blvd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux
The Dish

What Is Agedashi Tofu?

Agedashi tofu is one of the oldest dishes in the Japanese repertoire, and one of the simplest. Blocks of soft tofu are dusted, deep-fried just long enough to form a thin golden shell, then served hot so the outside stays crisp while the inside stays custard-soft.

The contrast is the whole point: a brittle surface giving way to something almost liquid. At Aikawa we finish ours with freshly chopped shallots, which cut through the richness and keep the dish light.

Agedashi or tempura? Tempura uses a thick, airy batter and is usually made with vegetables or shrimp. Agedashi uses a thin dusting and is made with tofu — lighter, softer, and served warm rather than crunchy throughout.
Agedashi tofu, golden fried tofu served with dipping sauce at Aikawa Japanese Restaurant in West Island Montreal
On Our Menu

Agedashi Tofu and Where Else Tofu Appears

Tofu runs through our menu in more places than most guests expect — as a starter, inside a roll, as nigiri, in a bowl and as a main.

Agedashi Tofu

$9

Golden brown fried tofu topped with chopped shallots. Served hot, as an entrée.

Vegetarian

Wakawow Roll

$9.00

Wakame, avocado, agedashi tofu, oshinko and lettuce — the fried tofu rolled into a big maki.

Vegetarian

Inari Nigiri

$6.75

Sushi rice tucked inside a pouch of sweet simmered tofu. Two pieces per order.

Vegetarian

Poké Bowl Tofu

$23

Rice bowl with tofu, tempura, avocado, tobiko, cucumber, lettuce, green onion, spicy mayo, edamame and coriander.

Vegetable Teriyaki with Tofu

$23

Sautéed vegetables and tofu on a hot plate, covered in teriyaki sauce. A full main course.

Vegetarian

Lunch Teriyaki, Tofu & Vegetables

$21

The same grilled platter at lunch price, weekdays from 11:30 to 2:00.

Lunch Only

Miso Shiru

$5

Traditional soy bean soup with tofu, mushrooms and seaweed. The natural companion to agedashi.

Vegetarian

Sunrise Roll

$9.50

Tempura sweet potato, inari tofu, avocado, red pickle and mango.

Vegetarian

Prices are subject to change. V marks vegetarian dishes on our printed menu.

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Where to Find Us

Agedashi Tofu Near You in the West Island

Aikawa is at Galeries des Sources in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, in the middle of the West Island. If you have been searching for agedashi tofu near you, we are a short drive from most of the island’s west end.

Agedashi is best eaten straight from the fryer, so we recommend ordering it in the dining room — but it travels well enough for take-out if you are close by.

Pointe-ClaireKirkland
DorvalBeaconsfield
Pierrefonds-RoxboroSaint-Laurent
Baie-D’UrféSainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Address3237 Sources Blvd #34C
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 1Z6
Reservations(514) 684-4333
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Good to Know

Agedashi Tofu, Answered

Is agedashi tofu vegetarian?

Our agedashi tofu is prepared as a vegetarian dish and marked V on our menu. If you follow a strict vegan diet, mention it when you order and our kitchen will confirm the accompaniments.

How is it served?

Hot, as an entrée, topped with chopped shallots. It arrives before your main course and is meant to be shared.

What else can I order if I don’t eat fish?

Quite a lot. Edamame, yam tempura, vegetable tempura, miso soup, the Wakawow, Vegetarian, VegeTempura and Sunrise rolls, Inari nigiri, the tofu poké bowl and vegetable teriyaki are all meat-free.

Can I order it for take-out?

Yes, our full menu is available for take-out and delivery. Fried dishes are at their best within a few minutes, so order it last.

Come and Taste It

Crisp Outside, Soft Within

Fried to order and brought to the table while it is still crackling. One of the quietest pleasures on our menu.

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Aikawa Japanese Restaurant · 3237 Sources Blvd #34C, Dollard-des-Ormeaux
(514) 684-4333
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