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Gokudo

Stylish Japanese restaurant & bar offering craft cocktails, plus traditional snacks & rice bowls.
Downtown
4.5$$
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Gokudo Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Gokudo serves a curated selection of Japanese culinary staples centered on precision and traditional preparation techniques. The menu highlights expertly sliced sashimi and meticulously crafted nigiri featuring fresh, seasonal seafood selections. Patrons encounter an array of signature maki rolls that balance complex flavor profiles with high quality ingredients sourced for optimal texture. Hot plates include crispy tempura and savory grilled specialties that exemplify technical mastery of regional styles. The interior design emphasizes a minimalist aesthetic, creating an environment focused entirely on the consumption of authentic dishes. Every plate reflects a commitment to culinary consistency and the fundamental principles of Japanese gastronomy, ensuring that the preparation remains true to established methods while highlighting the natural characteristics of each component used in the kitchen.

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Gokudo is widely regarded as a hidden gem offering an intimate, cozy atmosphere that is perfect for date nights or relaxing with friends. Guests frequently praise the expertly crafted cocktails and the high quality of the Japanese-inspired menu, noting that the staff is generally welcoming, professional, and efficient. While the venue is celebrated for its unique ambiance, low lighting, and refined experience, visitors should be aware that the space is popular, which can lead to wait times, and it operates as a cashless establishment.
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Joyce
5.0

I truly enjoy coming to this speakeasy! The atmosphere is super nice & the bartenders know what they are doing. The drinks are very affordable for their quality!

Jun 21, 2026
on Google
The
5.0

Great dark spot to chill with friends or a date. The drinks were excellently made, many thanks for the barman for the great cocktails. Will go again, take more pictures & try other stuff in the menu.

May 11, 2026
on Google
Mike
5.0

A hidden gem of a bar with Asian style, pleasant low volume music so guests can interact, cosy atomosphere

Dec 13, 2025
on Google
Billa
5.0

Amazing cocktail bar with a cozy vibe & beautifully crafted drinks. Andrea, Fan, & Hinako are the best super friendly, talented, & always make you feel welcome. If you want great cocktails & great service, this place is a must-visit.

Nov 28, 2025
on Google
Anatole
3.0

Petit bar en sous sol.

Oct 25, 2025
on Google
Marky_marc
5.0

2025: the Abe no Seithei is perfect if you enjoy whiskey & caramel. Service was efficient. Be prepared for a lineup of you come at Prime times.
2024: the Gempei is still good. Service was a little lacking from our waiter who didn't check in on us even though we added someone. The waitress who wasn't assigned to us was very sweet & helpful though.
2023: the Bunshin was fantastic, the Gempei was really good, both well crafted. I enjoyed the unagi Maki as well. Pleasant efficient service. Wish they had a little more selection foodwise.
2018: Excellent service. Creative drinks. Nice decor. Definitely deserves its ranking among Canada's top bars.

Oct 4, 2025
on Google
Christina
4.0

The bar is awesome looking & has a cool concept, the drinks & food was really good, however the staff was so rude & unprofessional. Our waitor (I believe he is a french guy), did not even bother to come see us a second time to see if we wanted another drink or anything else, we had to flag him down, & even when we did he was extremely cold. Sad such staff work in hospitality.

May 31, 2025
on Google
Christina
5.0

Très belle expérience japonaise au Cocktail Bar Gokudo! Cuisine de très bonne qualité & très savoureuse. Ambiance cosy très sympa ! Je recommande absolument !

May 27, 2025
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J
2.0

Gokudo used to be my favourite cocktail bar, by far. However, some time a few years ago, the staff & management changed. The menu changed, with iconic & incredibly well-balanced cocktails being removed while less interesting drinks were added. Despite, from what I can tell, the addition of more staff, the service has become worse. Honestly, it's all a big disappointment that has me missing the old Gokudo & the old bar staff that worked there.

Apr 21, 2025
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Robin
5.0

Excellent bar. Le service de Yann était impecable. Les cocktails étaient superbe. La nourriture était riche & gourmande.

Un super bar caché dans le centre ville. On sera de retour.

Feb 28, 2025
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