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.
Hoshi in Montreal's Chinatown is a delight! The Tempura Udon was loaded with crispy shrimp tempura, savory tare sauce, & a perfect soft-boiled egg-pure comfort in a bowl. The katsu don with tender pork, scrambled egg, & fresh green onions was equally amazing. Great flavors, cozy vibe, & friendly service. A must-visit!
Mar 2, 2025
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Found about this place not that long ago. The food is great, so much so that my partner wants to come back to try out everything else. Creamy soup is offered at the start, I enjoyed it. Then entrées of Menchi Katsu & Spicy Tuna Salad are also tasty with the avocado on both. Then, I went for Hire Katsu Curry Udon while my partner went for Katsudon. Yeah, I really need to go back again when I feel the hunger 🤤
Note: Spicy Tuna Salad spiciness is from the slaw beneath the few tuna slices. If you can't handle spicy, I'd suggest not to or bring someone that can handle it & willing to take it from you 😅
Just got back from Japan, & Hoshi's tempura udon tastes just like I am still there! Atmosphere feels authentic as well. So happy I walked by today & found them - a new gem!!
Une très belle expérience chez Hoshi ! Déjà... le staff est juste trop gentil ! & de bon conseil. La nourriture est très bonne & tout donne envie ! J'ai hâte de revenir essayer de nouveaux plats.
The service & food were good, but the soups (1st one was a creamy one taste like the Campbell mushroom soup & the 2nd one was a miso base) were both cold 🥶. I did tell them about it, & they immediately switched for me. Overall, good tonkatsu & udon bowl. I'll come back to give them a 2nd try
Room for improvement. It was the dinner rush but even then the food took longer than expected to come. Curry was good but katsu seem too dark in color.
We went to Montreal for a quick weekend trip, & I had high hopes for Hoshi! We got the fried pork meatball appetizer, ten don & the curry katsu. The ten don was good, it could use a bit more rice at the bottom. It had 3 shrimps, 1 scallop, an egg, fried nori, sweet potato & I think radish? Curry katsu wasn't my favourite, it was a bit dry, & the curry was extremely heavy on onions. I prefer my curry smooth. Serving was generous, we ended up taking the leftovers home. I'm usually used to katsu having coleslaw, & sauce & grinded sesame on the side. The fried meat balls were dry & a bit flavourless. There's dots of sauce on the side to make the plating look nice, & it was, however, I feel like sauce on the side in a separate container would have been better. The avocado at the bottom was a bit out of place. The restaurant is cozy but it's too tight in between the tables. It did take ~30-40 mins for our food to come out though. Not my favourite place, but for a ten don fix, I would go here specifically for that!
Went there last Saturday for dinner. It was the most delicious udon I've ever had. The waitresses were all so nice too. By the way, I sat right in front of the door, so it was kind of cold. But it was amazing in general!!
Sushi, kimchi, & rice were not fresh at all ! Waiter ASKS for tipping which must be something the customer desires. Beautiful & clean atmosphere, fast service (not very special but satisfying), clear instructions. The beer was enjoyably cold.
