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 widely regarded as a hidden gem in Chinatown that offers an authentic and high-quality Japanese dining experience. Patrons consistently praise the pork katsu for being exceptionally tender, juicy, and perfectly crispy, often highlighting it as the standout dish on the menu. The restaurant is noted for its generous portion sizes, flavorful sauces, and beautiful presentation, all provided at reasonable prices. While the space is cozy and limited, which can lead to wait times during peak hours, the service is frequently described as warm, efficient, and exceptionally friendly. Many guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as the complimentary soup, and feel that the delicious, homestyle cooking makes the visit well worth the trip.
We absolutely loved our experience at Hoshi. The katsu was absolutely delicious, crispy on the outside & tender on the inside, with a flavorful & perfectly seasoned sauce. The portions are generous, & everything was beautifully presented.
The service was warm, friendly, efficient, & very fast. The restaurant is small & cozy, with a lovely atmosphere, but that's also part of its charm. A true little gem in Chinatown! ❤?
En tant que Japonais, je peux confirmer que la qualité est tout à fait authentique. J'ai commandé le katsu curry : j'ai été très satisfait de la portion généreuse de tonkatsu (servie sur deux niveaux), de la tendreté de la viande, ainsi que des saveurs riches & bien équilibrées entre le porc & le curry. & tout cela pour un prix très raisonnable.
J'aurais juste apprécié un peu plus de sauce curry. Par ailleurs, l'eau du robinet avait une odeur désagréable ; j'espère que le restaurant envisagera d'utiliser un filtre.
A very cozy, homestyle Japanese restaurant located right inside Chinatown!
I ordered the Udon Hoshi Katsu & really appreciated how generous they are with the crispy cod katsu & scallop katsu.
However, I'm not entirely sure how well the guacamole pairs with the udon. I also wish they would serve the fried fish & scallop on the side, as the steam from the hot udon tends to soften the crispy crust of the katsu.
If they are going for a fusion angle, a citrus & rice pairing might work a bit better here rather than mixing it with the heavy katsu sauce.
That being said, it's a lovely spot & I'd definitely say come out to support this small business! I really hope to see them refine the dish & improve over time.
Jul 14, 2026
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The food was quite solid tbh. Definitely the most tender pork katsu I had in MTL, & the sauces were pretty good too. On the negative sides, the breading was seriously wet on my cutlet which is a big disappointment, & there didn't seem to be any bathroom.
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.
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.
