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!
Reviews paint Biiru as a lively, stylish izakaya in downtown Montreal with a warm, attentive staff and a vibrant, shareable menu that blends Japanese izakaya flavors with a touch of fusion. The food earns frequent praise for quality and variety, with standout dishes such as okonomiyaki, karaage, salmon tartare, gyoza, ribs and tataki noted for flavorful sauces and inventive twists. The service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, capable and efficient, even on busy nights, though a few comments mention occasional pacing issues or variability. The terrace is a recurring favorite, described as cosy and well heated, offering a pleasant alternative to indoor dining. Some reviewers find portions small for the price and note that prices can be high, but many feel the overall experience, food, drinks, ambience and service, justifies the cost. There is a strong appeal to sampling a wide range of tapas style dishes, with reservations often recommended due to demand. A couple of notes mention the minor exclusion policy, suggesting booking communications could be clarified. Overall, Biiru is framed as a go to spot for fans of Japanese tapas with dependable quality and a friendly, lively vibe.
On a choisis Biiru pour un souper entre amis & souligné la fête à un d'entre nous. Quel bon choix qu'on a fait! La nourriture était excellente, on a choisis le menu à 45$ qui nous permet de gouter a plusieurs differents plats (tous délicieux!!!) Notre serveuse était tellement gentille & serviable. Seulement après avoir payer, on a mentionné tout comme ça qu'on soulignait la fête de quelqu'un, & elle nous a emportée un shooter & une chandelle pour la cause. C'était une très belle attention & ça nous a vraiment fait rire! 10/10
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.
Food was amazing for the price. The staff was friendly but the food came out so slowly. A group next to us who came later got the same dish faster than us.
First & foremost, excellent service! Second, delicious tapas! We loved everything that we had: Salmon Takoyaki Kaarage (sauve Haru) Kaarage don Edamame We will definitely go again. Fair prices too, compared to what we are seeing now in the dining scene in Montreal.
Très belle façon de déguster les mets japonais. Ma serveuse Juliana était des plus serviables. Bel endroit après le travail ou avant un spectacle. Je reviendrai!
May 9, 2024
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First time visit in this new Japanese restaurant that was strongly recommended by friends. I have to say that we had a great evening, the food was terrific. We were suggested to try sampling a dozen of various entrees tapas style hot & cold. I also had sake, Hakutsuru - Junmai. The service was very good & we were able to get last minute seating on the terrace. I is strongly recommended to make reservations. #Japanese #tapas #ramen #japaneserestaurant
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.
