Overall, Bistro Isaka is seen as a popular local spot for Japanese fare with fresh sushi, tempura, sashimi and udon at very reasonable prices and a broad menu that includes takoyaki and assorted platters. The sushi and other items are frequently described as fresh and flavorful, with great value for the portion sizes, though a few rolls contain cooked fish and one nigiri can be a bit tough. Many reviews describe it as among the best Japanese restaurants in the area. Service is praised for friendliness and efficiency by many, while a few guests note a cooler atmosphere and some delays during busy times or when takeout crowds are heavy. Reservations are sometimes necessary to secure a seat, which can be disappointing when a table is unavailable. What stands out is the variety, consistent quality and overall good experience, with frequent recommendations to return for lunch or dinner and to sample multiple dishes from the menu.
I have been coming to this restaurant since looong time ago; when they relocated from avenue parc to Lasalle, which then became too far from me back then & recently I visited twice within the last 2 weeks.
Bottom line, still the same great place & this is the Authentic Japanese restaurant run by Japanese family. To those of you who love sushi saying that you love fried dragon Maki roll with lots of mayo sauce, you may find it blend. You may say you like Japanese food but you don't want to eat raw fish or seaweed you will still find several options here, & one thing for sure I guarantee, for the price & quality you get in this place, it is rare & this is very close to what you can expect to eat in Japan.
You will find variety of fresh fish options for sushi, not just common type of salmon, tuna, crab meat & sweet omelet; you will find mackerel, scallop, squid, yellow tail & etc where you can eat them raw only when they are extremely fresh otherwise you will get sick. (See if you can find them at your all you can eat sushi restaurants). Other dishes including grilled chicken screwers, grilled squid, tuna carpaccio, unagi pie (grilled eel & spinach in a puff pastry with teriyaki sauce), Everything is perfectly seasoned, well prepared, & ultimately, their sushi rice is always perfectly cooked & seasoned. ( had enough of those places with soggy rice & they still roll their maki).
I highly recommend this place & I will still be a repeat customer.
First time I went for lunch & loved every bit of my assorted platter. Everything was delicious, superior quality & extremely reasonable price. Second time for supper & we were not disappointed. Each & every sushi was rolled to perfection, fresh & very good as well as the shrimp tempura. We explained that we had a time constraint because we hoped to catch a movie & our waitress did everything possible to work within our timeframe. Can't wait to go back!
Oct 24, 2025
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An excellent Japanese restaurant with a great variety of dishes. We tried a lot of the menu, & everything was absolutely delicious. The staff are very friendly, the kitchen appears very clean, & the restaurant is stylishly decorated. Considering the portion sizes, the quality & the taste of the food, the prices are quite reasonable. Truly a great experience - highly recommended without any reservation.
I go to this restaurant several times a year when I am craving good quality sushi. Their marinated squid is amazing. Everything is always fresh & the service is good. It is the best sushi restaurants I've been to in Montreal, a real LaSalle gem.
All I can say is, wow. Hands down best sushi I've had in Montreal so far. Hidden gem in an IGA parking lot, it's so unassuming. We were blown away by the quality of ingredients. The dine-in service was very timely & they were slammed with takeout orders. All for an excellent price. Telling all my friends about this spot :)
Oct 21, 2024
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Hidden gem. Run & owned by local Japanese family. A neighborhood hood restaurant. While not an extensive sushi list what they do serve is first & foremost fresh , affordable , good quality sushi. The "must tries" here are when you try the daily specials & their authentic Japanese tapas style menu listings : spinach , burdock root , agadashi eggplant , chicken balls , torched salmon to name a few . The non sushi menu items are scrumptious making this place enjoyable for all. Easy parking. Casual & affordable . Family , date night or get together for whatever the occasion.
