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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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4.5157 ratings
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Reviews for Gokudo

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Gokudo is widely praised as a hidden gem offering a cozy, atmospheric environment that is perfect for dates or hanging out with friends. Patrons frequently highlight the exceptional quality and creativity of the cocktails, as well as the appealing selection of sake and Japanese whiskey. While the majority of visitors enjoy the friendly service and relaxing vibe, experiences can occasionally vary regarding staff attentiveness and food consistency. Despite some minor criticisms concerning menu variety and payment policies, the establishment remains a popular destination known for its unique aesthetic and skillfully crafted beverages.
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Justin
5.0

Awesome atmosphere, good drinks, & attentive service

Jun 29, 2024
on Google
Philip
5.0

This is a dark & sultry Japanese bar. It's perfect for a date or tryst. The cocktail menu is interesting & there's a good selection of sakes & sojus. A bar menu has a few mediocre bites. Service is cute but forgetful. Most people will love Gokudo because it seems like a hidden discovery.

Jun 20, 2024
on Google
Mitchell
5.0

Fun speakeasy with great drinks & vibe.

Jun 18, 2024
on Google
Duc
5.0

Midnight cocktails in a Japanese bar. Sweet, fragrant drinks with great company. This is what I call adulting at its finest! 🍹🌸 😏 #LivingMyBestLife

Jun 9, 2024
on Google
Rebecca
5.0

Amazing little cocktail bar. The bartenders & servers are all knowledgeable, friendly, & make you feel right at home. Looking forward to returning!

Jun 5, 2024
on Google
Kid
4.0

I really enjoyed the experience I had at this bar. The service was polite & friendly, the interior decoration was remarkable & quite lovely, the drinks were fantastic & not too expensive. At least for the prices they charge, it was decent. My favourite thing about this bar is probably the fact that we had plenty of space at our table & around our table. It felt really spacious for once & we could really enjoy our drinks & talking to each other. The noise level was also just right, the music playing wasn't too loud or too quiet. The main downside however is probably that there is a longer wait time compared to a lot of other places. This comes back to the generous amount of space they give to each customer so there are less seats in consequence. But, I do feel like the wait time was worth it because I had an amazing time inside the bar.

May 6, 2024
on Google
Sheya
5.0

Un magnifique "speakeasy" à l'ambiance japonisante. Les cocktails sont très bon, la décoration très belle & la musique a un volume parfait. On s'entends parler. Le service est professionnel & sympathique. J'y retournerais !

May 5, 2024
on Google
Jeremiah
5.0

Gokudo is a wonderful place to hang out & relax on a couch with friends & a drink. Beautiful atmosphere with excellent service! It's best to go early though, say around 5pm or so, when it's less crowded, less noisy & much more comfortable for quiet discussion. I couldn't say that the cocktails are the best in town, & the food is good but nothing to rave about, but it's lots of fun, especially if you want to show friends from out of town a good time. Recently, I tried the Wagyu Shot, which was fine, but didn't blow my mind. I wish they were less westernized in taste, & had more of a Japanese hit of flavour, with a spice of wasabi.

May 4, 2024
on Google
Feel
5.0

Super ambiance, la playlist est rafraîchissante & bien choisie. L'équipe est super & le manager est super cool. J'ai passé un très bon moment.

Apr 5, 2024
on Google
Vlad
5.0

An atmospheric bar with cool guys. The service is excellent + delicious cocktails. & they are open longer than all the neighbors.

Apr 1, 2024
on Google
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