Biiru fonctionne comme un bistro japonais distinctif misant sur une fusion accessible de techniques traditionnelles et de styles culinaires modernes et décontractés. Le menu met en avant des plats à partager incluant des gyozas croustillants, du karaage et des brochettes assaisonnées qui s'harmonisent parfaitement avec une sélection de bières japonaises et de sakés. L'intérieur compact crée une atmosphère intime définie par des accents de bois minimalistes et des œuvres murales reflétant l'esthétique urbaine contemporaine du Japon. Les clients découvrent une emphase constante sur des saveurs umami prononcées plutôt que sur des méthodes de préparation expérimentales complexes. La disposition des petites tables facilite les interactions sociales tout en maintenant un rythme efficace durant tout le service. Cet établissement maintient un aménagement fonctionnel privilégiant la rapidité et l'accessibilité pour une clientèle cherchant des classiques régionaux reconnaissables. L'accent culinaire demeure axé sur des textures fiables et des profils d'ingrédients authentiques dans un cadre simple et dynamique.
Biiru est largement reconnu comme une destination incontournable au centre-ville de Montréal, offrant une expérience izakaya dynamique et accueillante qui capture l'essence de la cuisine fusion japonaise. De nombreux clients louent la diversité du menu, soulignant particulièrement les menus dégustation, le saumon bonbon, les côtes levées et l'okonomiyaki comme des choix savoureux et constants. L'ambiance est fréquemment décrite comme charmante, chaleureuse et énergique, avec une terrasse joliment décorée qui ajoute à l'attrait global. Bien que certains visiteurs trouvent l'espace animé ou notent que les portions peuvent être petites, la grande majorité salue le service attentionné, professionnel et amical fourni par l'équipe. Que ce soit pour un rendez-vous décontracté, un dîner de célébration ou une bouchée rapide avant un spectacle, les convives expriment souvent un vif désir de revenir pour la qualité de la nourriture, l'ambiance entraînante et l'hospitalité mémorable.
The culinary highlight of our 4 days on Mtl. We had the tasting for 2. $45 each, six dishes, plus a few extras, then a nice matcha cake & a few creative cocktails. All well prepared & presented. Friendly & on-point service. Lively atmosphere. The izakaya may be the next big trend. It'll be on our must visit list for subsequent trips to Mtl.
Out of five dishes, all were delicious. We could tell that even the most seemingly simple was done with attention to detail. The was a highlight. Last time, Manu took care of us at the bar. She added a whole layer of enjoyment to the show with her hospitality, A while back, I had to leave the restaurant before ordering because of a work emergency, The staff was completely understanding, were very warm, & invited me to return soon. Which I did. Go to Biiru. Have fun!
I loved the food! One of my favorite things about this place is that you can order small portions of different dishes, which makes it easy to try a variety of flavors instead of committing to just one meal. They also offer full-sized portions if you prefer a larger serving of a single dish.
The terrace is super cute & creates a lovely atmosphere to enjoy your meal. If you enjoy Japanese food & want to sample a variety of dishes, I highly recommend this place!
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.
What an amazing restaurant! We ordered 6 dishes & every single one was excellent. Truly recommend! A special thanks to the manager who got us a last-minute table & was so kind.
Amazing restaurant with so many delicious choices! The portions are on the smaller side, so I'd recommend ordering 2-3 dishes per person. The outdoor patio is lovely & the service was excellent. Big thanks to the staff!
Just a great place to sit down, relax & enjoy really good dishes.
Been there twice & they always meet my expectations.
Service is always flawless, the food is amazing & flavourful.
A must try in my opinion
I really liked the outside patio, it's well covered in case it rains. The waiters take good care of you & are kind. The only downside is the food portions are a bit small, you have to take around 3 dishes per person if you want to get full & it can get expensive quickly. Also the food could be more authentic but I understand that the place is more of a fusion restaurant.
This Izakaya style restaurant has good atmosphere with lively mood. We stopped by to have a dinner, they served tapas style, small dishes. Compared to the price tag, I would say it was a bit overpriced & the quality of the food was just meh.
Great izakaya in downtown montreal, most of the dishes are fairly prices. Super cozy atmosphere with a nice covered terrace that is warmed up when it's colder outside.