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.
Cool venue. Food average. Karaage - deep fried, oil could be fresher Okonomayaki - same sauce as the Takoyaki - enjoyed the bonito flakes Takoyaki - tasty & hot Rice w/ Chopped Salmon & Sushi Paper Rolls - more seaweed to wrap the chopped salmon. Yes ... Rice krispies
Un des tous premiers restos japonais "nouvelle vague" ouvert en 2014, des mêmes proprios que le trio Escondite, Koa Lua & Habanera situés sur la rue Union. Le resto ne réinvente pas la roue mais focus plutôt sur les classiques de la cuisine japonaise. Staff bien rodé sur l'heure du midi, service précis, attentionné & rapide, les plats sont tous sortis en même temps. On est allé avec les classiques takoyaki, poulet frit, saumon & yakitoris de boeuf & fromage. Je recommande particulièrement le saumon bonbon mais le yakitori & takoyaki étaient très bien exécutés également. Plus belle décoration d'un resto japonais à Montréal mais soyez avertis que le local, assis sur du béton, est très bruyant donc atmosphère urbaine & bruyante. Une erreur de facturation a été la seule entorse à un agréable repas du midi. Fortement recommandé.
I wish I could give this place a better rating but unfortunately cannot. We were seated at the bar before our reservation which was nice. There space at the bar between you & the next person is very limited. The food came out quickly which was also nice. The beef tataki wasn't prepared properly & made myself & my girlfriend sick afterwards where we needed to take Imodium. There was a couple tables of about 16-20 altogether who were obnoxious & very loud without any regard for the rest of the people in the restaurant yet were still served alcohol repeatedly. They should have been cut off long ago & every time they would take a sake bomb, they would do a chant & I could tell the people in the restaurant felt awkward. The washroom was disgusting with vomit & urine on the floor. I'm sure if they got all these things under control, the sky is the limit with this place.
I recently discovered biiru & I am obsessed! The food is delicious & their drinks are unique. Juliana was our server & Tony the bartender - AMAZING! Definitely coming back & can't wait to try the whole menu.
If you're seeing this review, stop scrolling, stop looking, stop debating, just go here. This is by far the most amazing place I've been to in Montreal. Aside from the incredible atmosphere with Japanese decor & cool lighting, great music, friendly staff, & good service, the food is delicious. We couldn't decide what to get, so we were offered a tasting menu, which included what felt like an infinite amount of food, each one better than the previous. Every dish was so different & tasty, never mind being such a generous size & so filling. This was the first time in 4 years my boyfriend & I have never not been able to finish the portion served. This is a must try place in Montreal, especially for the taster menu that changes day by day. Thank you Biiru!
Nov 3, 2023
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Un très bon restaurant avec une super ambiance, les serveurs sont très gentils & nous on bien expliquer le "sake bomb", je suis retourner & j'ai eu un très bon service de la part de Olivier & Julianna
Très belle découverte en groupe corporatif Les saveurs sont parfaites Le service était super La décoration est cute Je reviendrai avec mon mari c'est certain!
The service was so quick. As soon as we were done a drink or a plate, we were asked how it was or if we want more. Our favourite item was the candied salmon. Although the okonomyaki & fried octopus balls were also delicious. We finished it off with the mochi cake which was also very impressive. I would 100% go back! Would recommend if you love Japanese/Asian food.
Server recommended two dishes per person, but finally the ratio of calories per $ is too low :( Food tasted great & was well presented. If the listing said $$$ in Google, I would not have felt deceived (but probably would have chosen another restaurant). We wanted to have a team lunch, but it was hard to hear each other over the music & other people.
Oct 12, 2023
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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.
