Hoshi elevates Japanese cuisine with a focus on expertly crafted poke bowls and innovative sandwich creations, offering a fresh and vibrant dining experience. The menu features high-quality, fresh ingredients meticulously prepared to create visually appealing and delicious bowls, showcasing a spectrum of flavors from savory to zesty. Signature sandwiches offer a unique fusion of Japanese tastes within familiar formats, providing a delightful twist for diners seeking something new. Each dish is thoughtfully assembled, emphasizing both taste and presentation, making Hoshi a go-to destination for those appreciating authentic yet creative Japanese-inspired fare. The atmosphere is designed to be clean and modern, complementing the bright and healthful nature of the food.
Hoshi is a highly regarded Japanese restaurant in Montreal's Chinatown known for its authentic, flavorful katsu, tempura, and udon dishes. Many diners praise the generous portions, high-quality ingredients, and attentive service that evokes a genuine sense of dining in Japan. While the restaurant is frequently described as a hidden gem with a welcoming atmosphere, its limited seating and policy of not accepting reservations often result in wait times, particularly during peak hours. Despite occasional feedback regarding long waits or inconsistent textures, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors considering it a top destination for comfort food and recommending it for its excellent value.
Quelle belle découverte que ce restaurant sur la rue de la Gauchetière. Nous avons passé un moment délicieux.
La présentation des plats est soignée & très appétissante. J'ai particulièrement apprécié la précision dans le détail, comme la petite bouteille à sauce avec son étiquette indiquant « CABBAGE ». Tout était savoureux & parfaitement préparé.
C'est une adresse incontournable pour ceux qui aiment la cuisine japonaise authentique à Montréal. Une expérience à renouveler sans hésiter.
A small Japanese restaurant tucked away in Montréal's Chinatown. They're known for dishes like tonkatsu, beef hamburg steak, & sashimi rice bowls. I had the tonkatsu set meal-the soup was creamy with a strong peppery note, & the cutlet was crispy while still juicy inside. Portions were satisfying & the sauces were a nice touch.
Seating is limited, so it's worth arriving early for dinner.
Not particularly good or bad service. Wait time outside at the door, would think a reservation list or system would be better as there's no covering outside. Hope to see them implement something like that in the future.
We both ordered two different types of katsu & both were dry & tough. Completely overcooked. Flavor was a bland, granted you are given seasonings like salt, sauce etc... but katsu itself has no flavor.
Both our plates & sauce cup had chips in it.
Soup they served seemed to be the instant cream vegetable one from Korean grocery store.
Overall, it's not very good. I've had much better katsu at food court. They should switch to donkatsu. Less easy to mess up & you can tenderize the meat.
May 8, 2026
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Food was great! Friendly staff & reasonable prices.
We ordered the the spicy salmon salad, rosu katsu udon & the curry katsu don
The katsu was very good & flavourful, some pieces were slightly tough, but for the most part very tasty & tender, & the curry sauce is great. Salad is very refreshing.
Would definitely come back!
The rice is cooked perfectly-chewy with distinct grains. Both the tempura & the tonkatsu sauce are especially delicious, & the seafood is fresh with just the right portion size. The restaurant is quite small, so you may need to wait in line during peak hours. The restaurant offers excellent service.
Hoshi is my favourite lunch spot! I always get the Ten Don (tempura on rice). The portion is just right, & the sauce is so good. Love how the tempura mix (veggies, egg, shrimp, & scallop) always comes out perfectly crispy. The waitress is super nice & welcoming. The only downside is that the place is quite small, so if you come during busy hours, expect a bit of a wait. Totally worth it though!
Hoshi's tonkatsu truly blew me away - it's the best I've tasted outside Japan in years! The pork was thick-cut at 15mm, perfectly cooked to tender, juicy perfection with a satisfyingly crunchy crust. Honestly, it almost sounds like a love song to this dish! I would recommend asking for tonkatsu sauce (sweet) on the side.
The miso soup complemented the meal beautifully, bursting with authentic umami flavor. The service was impeccable, & despite being a cozy, family-run spot, the atmosphere felt genuine & welcoming.
If you're a fan of tonkatsu, I wholeheartedly recommend Hoshi - a true gem for any pork lover.
The pork tenderloin Katsu is really really delicious, very juicy & pink color & absolutely no stinky meaty odor. Also serving with loads of cabbage, I'm fan of the cabbage sauce, it tastes a bit sweet with Yuzu flavor. The only downside is small dining area, only has 5-6 tables, during the busy hour usually need to wait for 20 mins. In short, it's an authentic Japanese restaurant.
Superbe katsu avec sauce au cari & riz. C'est un petit restaurant chaleureux & convivial. Je recommande vivement si vous passez dans le quartier chinois
Took out katsu don with extra hire katsu for the second time.
1. Why would you even make the egg in katsu don scrambled? I was very shocked. It wasn't like that the first time so i dont know if the recipe changed or the kitchen staff was trolling.
2. The katsu sauce has too much plum flavour to the point where i couldnt eat.
So much worse than the first time. Never visiting again but the quality of the ingredient itself was good, so i will still leave 4star.
