Hoshi comes up in reviews as a cozy, small Japanese spot at the edge of Chinatown that serves authentic, generously portioned katsu, don, udon and tempura, with the pork cutlet and curry katsu repeatedly praised for a juicy, crispy crust and rich curry; the salmon, tuna and seafood items are described as fresh and tasty, and the tempura udon is a favorite for many. Soups such as miso and a creamy mushroom starter are commonly noted, though a few bowls can be overly salty, and some diners found the katsu don or curry a touch heavy on onions or texture a little underdone. Service is consistently described as friendly and attentive in a tiny, often busy space, and portions and prices are generally considered very good value. The place is frequently labeled a hidden gem and worth the wait, with several reviewers planning to return to try more dishes, while a handful warn that seating is limited and lines can form during peak hours.
Je ne mets jamais cinq. Les grands resto 4, alors tres fatisfais de ce restaurant.
Par contre le MUSiQUE ANGLOPHONE ETATs-UNiENNe est hors de propos.
Le personnelle est très sympathique
Nice little japanese restaurant located in a quiet alley in Chinatown. Seating is limited but the food is very nice. The menu is not that extensive as well. Food is not too pricey & is surely filling. I tried the Menchi Katsu & Hiru Katsu Udon. The Menchi Katsu was okayish, but the Hiru Katsu Udon was delicious. The udon had an amazing texture & the curry sauce was very flavourful. They even give out a creamy mushroom soup in the beginning, which is absolutely delicious. Would surely want to visit again & try the other dishes they offer.
Nice gem in Chinatown & one of the best katsu in town if not in all of Canada. The service is nice & friendly both times I visited in November & recently in March. The person working there was welcoming & I appreciated chatting with them when we left. Food is great, the portions are ample & the price is good. Highly recommended spot.
Small cozy location in chinatown. Definitely recommend going there. The portions are big & is not too expensive. Note that the restaurant does not have a lot of seating capacity.
First time to try, ordered ten don & katsu don to go. They are good. They have variety of tempura 🍤, seaweed, eggplants, 🎃 pumpkin & lotus(i think). No scallop on the Lunch set. Still great value & good portion for me. Pork katsu is on the meaty side, but soft. 👍🏻
Mar 30, 2025
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Très belle expérience, je suis venue un jeudi entre amis pour le souper. Le restaurant n'est pas très grand. La cuisine est excellente, les katsu & tempura très croustillants. Les plats sont servis sur des plateaux, très soignés, les petites soupes étaient très appréciées. L'équipe était très familiale & adorable. J'ai adoré les udon, je reviendrai pour sûr 🫶
We came here twice on our trip to Montreal. Everything about this place is fantastic! We had the Curry Katsu, the Katsudon, the Ten Don & the Katsu Sando, & every dish was just as authentic as we had on our trip to Japan in November! All the compliments to the Chef & all staff
