Funky & Cool Japanese bistro/Izakaya in Montreal! Biiru is a nice Japanese bistro located downtown, on City Councillors Street, hidden in the shadow of St-James church, a few steps from Ste-Catherine Street. The chef is pleased to offer traditional and refined dishes; you will enjoy the tender and juicy pork chops, marinated in a caramelized sauce. They just melt in your mouth! The tempura vegetables, cooked to perfection, are irresistible. In short, the menu leaves you speechless as its specialties are one better than the other. You will also find a variety of delicious tapas, ideal for enjoying as appetizers! The friendly and courteous staff will be happy to welcome you and promise you an excellent Happy Hour with friends or colleagues. Enjoy tasty specialties at this lovely bistro, very appreciated by its customers!
Biiru comes across as a lively, highly regarded Japanese fusion spot where the tasting menu, creative cocktails, and generous share plates consistently impress, backed by attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere; the food is described as flavorful, well presented and varied, with standout items like ribs, salmon preparations, takoyaki, and matcha desserts highlighted, while some guests find portions small for the price, the venue noisy at peak times, or the dining room chilly, and a few reservations or seating hiccups can occur; the terrace is a beloved option and the overall experience tends to be memorable and worth returning for.
I went to Biiru during my trip to Montreal because my friend suggested the place. She's been there a couple of times before & liked the food so she wanted me to try it to while we're in town. It was a Thursday night & we tried to get a last minute reservation online but there's no table available for 7:30 pm on the system. But we did get lucky with walk-in though because they actually have a table available for us at the outdoor area.
We decided to order a bunch of dishes to share between the two of us & here are some of my favorites from our meal:
🍵 Matcha Matcha • 8/10
I ordered the Matcha Matcha mocktail. Nice matcha, not too strong, not too bitter, not too sweet. It has a nice earthy taste.
🍽? Korn Korokke • 7.5/10
The croquettes were nicely fried & the curry wasn't too strong.
🥟 Pork Gyoza • 8/10
Great pork gyoza. The gyoza skin wasn't too thick & the pork was flavorful.
🍽? Kaisen Don • 8/10
The Kaisen Don was pretty good. It tasted fresh & & light.
All & all, although I liked some of the dishes better than the others, the food overall was pretty good for a modern Japanese fusion izakaya spot. Service was great & the staff who waited our table was nice. The noise level at this place was pretty high since it is a drinking place.
If you're looking for a good Japanese fusion izakaya spot with great drinks menu & lively atmosphere in Montreal, this place is worth to try.
Had a very pleasant meal here with my friend. We went for the tasting menu as well as two cocktails. Service was solid, our main server was friendly & attentive. We were pleasantly surprised at the amount & quality of food as the tasting menu was only $45 pp. My one complaint was that it was VERY protein-heavy with barely any veggies. I think the only vegetables were inside the gyoza & the carrots & mushrooms that were part of the beef tataki (which was delicious). It would've been nice to include the gai lan or even a salad in the menu.
I ordered Karage & pork gyoza. The gyoza meat was surprisingly dry & the tasted bland even the gyoza sauce couldnt fix it. The karage definitely did not taste like it was freshly made since it was almost at room temperature, no seasoning & tasted bland with very tasteless mayo sauce. Overall I would not recommend to eat here if you want to enjoy your meal. Bar tool is impossible to sit comfortably.
Très bon Izakaya, je recommande le menu dégustation à 45$ par personne pour 3 ou4 personnes, ça permet de faire un bon tour du menu, on a pu tester 12 items du menu :)
Mes plats préférés : saumon bonbon, beef tataki, okonomiyaki (plus plat & plus épicé que ceux du Japon), haru karaage, Unagi yakitori
J'ai bien aimé aussi : takoyaki, gyoza, pokuribu
Pas très fan : tarutaru, gyudon, gomae, dessert godzilla, ramen sarada
Cocktail : pas trop aimé
Hotei très bon, un peu sucré
Totoro : trop acide à mon goût
Bonjour, nous sommes venus à 3 & nous avons adorés le service & la nourriture ! Les gyozas végétariens ainsi que le tarutaru sont à tombés par terre ! Les takoyaki semblaient venir des cieux !
Nous reviendrons autant que possible ! Notre serveuse était superbe ! Merci à tous
PS: le lieu parfait pour rencontrer des québécois aventureux !
Amazing Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown! We were seated outside on the terrace, but as it is completly closed & has large warmers, we felt very comfortable even if the temperature was bellow 14°C the day we went.
As for the food, OMG, almost everything we tried was delicious, everything was fresh & the service was quick & efficient. I highly recommend the saumon bonbon, the salmon tartare, the Okonomiyaki & beef tataki. The Veggie Gyoza & the fried chicken were just okay.
Jul 5, 2025
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This place is awesome. I can't describe it more than that.
I found this place that's close to the hotel my conference is in this week. It's really non-descript with their sign outside, but what a great place. I've come for lunch every day this week.
The staff is amazing. Mike & Alex are just wonderful people, & the folks making the food are doing incredible work. The pork gyozas are amazing, & the tune poke is some of the best I've had (& I've had it in Hawaii & Tokyo).
Our first visit tothis restaurant, it was a great time. Our server Mike recommended the Sampler which consists of the chicken karage, salmon tarta, pork gyoza, fish with caramel, cold noodles topped with seaweed & to finish the pork ribs. All were super tasty & well presented. We also had the Yuzu beer absolutely delicious. Our server Mike is so pleasant & personable he made our meal very enjoyable. On our next visit to Montreal we will absolutely go again!
Best japanese ever / un des meilleurs japonais que j'ai pu faire dans ma vie de globtroteuse Le maguro etait incroyable! Les takoyaki valent aussi le detour. Gyoza & karaage aussi, vraiment, allez y!!! Le service tellement agréable, un sans faute!
Charming! The food is executed perfectly. Delicious drinks too. We had ramen, gyoza, & eel skewers, each one was just right! For dessert we had a matcha cake, & it had a tangy sweet sauce, it was unlike anything I had before & we loved it.
Wow! I knew the food would be tasty based on the reviews. When we walked in & saw the Pac-Man decor, I was even more excited. Then it became clear they were having a very busy night & there aren't that many servers per area. Our server, Mike, was incredible. Talk about someone who understands client services. He was clear from the start & went above & beyond to make the meal, which was my husband's birthday meal, one of the best ever. I can't overstate how much of a difference his kindness made. Without him, the food would have been awesome, but it would have been a four-star experience. He made it a 5 (or more). The food itself- pork ribs, salmon tartare, gyoza, mushroom pancake- all were memorable. It was all delicious. So thank you chefs for a perfect culinary experience & thank you Mike for making it possible for us to enjoy the food.
A bit hard to find but a cool izakaya tucked away. All the staff, including my waiter Fred was attentive & friendly. He explained the menu & the dining style well - recommendations (gyoza, caramelized salmon) were great & food came out quickly
Mon expérience culinaire préférée à Montréal ! Un japonais façon tapas pour goûter & partager des plats riches en saveurs. Je recommande les Gyozas, le Tarutaru & le Karaage Don. La devanture ne laisse pas présager ce qui va suivre, le service est agréable , les cocktails sont bien réalisés & le service est en générale assez rapide.
Le tout dans une décors super sympa & il y a même une petite terrasse couverte & chauffée.
La nourriture est correcte mais rien d'excellent. Le karaage n'a pas ou peu été mariné & la friture pourrait être de meilleure qualité. Les croquettes sont presque liquide alors qu'au japon elles ont une bien meilleure consistance. Les gyozas sont moyennes, & peu raffinées. Nous ne reviendrons pas, les prix voulant nous faire croire qu'on a à faire à une meilleure cuisine. Bonne chance!
This place is really good,my favourites was the suika sarada a sashimi saumon dish,the cheese gyozas with a side of spicy sauce, there home run is there pork ribs there incredible i also loved yakitori beef & cheese & to finish it off we had the cheese cake with yuzu sauce ,great food ambiance & service !!!
