Hoshi est décrit comme un petit restaurant japonais authentique et chaleureux, situé sur le bord de Chinatown, avec une ambiance qui rappelle le Japon. Les plats phares, notamment le katsu don, le rosu katsu et le curry katsu, ainsi que le tempura don et l'udon, affichent des sauces savoureuses, des textures croustillantes et des portions généreuses à des prix raisonnables. La carte est appréciée pour sa simplicité et la qualité des ingrédients, et même ce qui n'est pas leur spécialité est bien cuisiné. La salle est petite et les places limitées, ce qui entraîne parfois une attente, mais le service est généralement attentif et convivial, avec des serveurs et serveuses décrits comme sympathiques et efficaces. Les soupes en début de repas, notamment la soupe miso et la soupe à la crème de champignon, complètent le repas, parfois avec des remarques sur leur sel ou leur température. Des critiques positives soulignent le côté authentique, les saveurs japonaises et le caractère "gemme" de l'endroit, et beaucoup recommandent de revenir pour découvrir d'autres plats. Quelques avis mentionnent des expériences variables sur le service en période de pointe et des petites réserves sur certaines textures ou sur l'assaisonnement de certaines assiettes. Dans l'ensemble, Hoshi est vu comme une adresse de choix pour les amoureux du katsu et de la cuisine japonaise à Montréal, offrant des portions copieuses, une ambiance intime et un rapport qualité-prix attractif.
Came here for dinner on a Sunday evening around 6pm, the restaurant itself is quite small with around 5-6 tables inside. Atmosphere was very quiet but it was comfortable.
Ordered the Sake Salmon Son & the Rosu Katsu Curry. The sake Salmon Don came with pre-seasoned salmon sashimi on a bowl of rice, topped with an onsen egg, scoop of avocado & a sheet of toasted Nori. The flavors blended well, salmon wasn't overly salty & was very creamy with the onsen egg yolk. Rice was well seasoned & had great texture, overall very decent dish. The Katsu Curry was excellent, the Katsu had great flavor & was crispy on the outside but the bottom did get a little soggy due to being on the rice & curry ( I didn't mind). The curry itself was not too salty & paired well with the rest of the dish. The Katsu pieces are quite thick so some of the middle bites might seem on the drier side but ultimately pairs very well with the curry.
Was also served a small complimentary cup of creamy chicken & mushroom soup which were good, nothing too crazy but the server was nice.
Overall excellent place for Katsu, & at decent prices & portions.
25 mars 2026
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Small resto but cute, more on the edge of Chinatown. Good Japanese food though the mushroom soup they give (included) & miso soup were way too salty.
They were out of hire at 7pm so we got the rosu katsu quite filling. The menu is rather simple & variations with soup or udon miso soup or rice or udon curry. Meat was juicy crispy tender & flavorful. Prices & portions are good! Also had the salmon tartare entrée on a bed of avocado, tasted great.
One waitress/host managed the few tables. She was really nice & courteous
Suite à une recommandation de ce restaurant, on s'est présenté pour un souper. Je n'avais aucune attente en voyant l'extérieur du petit restaurant, 16 places seulement, caché dans un coin plus ou moins éclairé du quartier chinois.
Le serveur est très gentil & pris le temps de nous expliquer les plats sur le menu. Le service est très rapide. Je suis très surpris que la présentation des plats soient si bien faits. C'était pleins de saveur pour chacun des plats commandés
Durant tout le temps qu'on était présent, il y a toujours du monde qui faisait la file pour avoir une place assise, malgré le froid & l'heure un peu tardive.
Excellent location, food comes fast & is very tasty. Had tempura udon, portions are large & all come with miso & cream of mushroom soup.
Won't make a mistake if you come here. Cheers
One of my favorite to go restaurants. They serve big portions that make you full & the food is fresh & very tasty. It's perfect when it gets cold outside because they serve you soup on the side as well
30 oct. 2025
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Nourriture excellente, très savoureuse. Vraiment le highlight de mon année si vous êtes dans le coin & recherchez un restaurant c'est ici qu'il faut venir. Bons prix aussi
Sur la photo: cream soup, salade de saumon épicé, hambagu steak, udon au carry hire katsu
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.
I ordered the Katsu udon (pork tenderloin) it was amazing. So tender & flavorful. I recommend this restaurant if you are craving for Katsu. It comes with a velouté & a miso soup!
Cozy little Japanese restaurant located on the edge of Chinatown, with friendly staff.
You can get a really nice katsu experience here, it was nicely breaded & fried perfectly. Further, if you are there on a weekday lunch they also serve free soup of the day - it was quite delicious.
20 août 2025
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Cute little eatery, with its 20 seats, a paradise for pork cutlet lovers! Each generous dish comprises a big, thick chunk of cutlets served with rice (katsudon), udon (curry) or bread (sando). The lunch specials were a bang for your buck, offering a combo with a second extra soup.
I went on a Tuesday evening. There is only one way to describe this place, perfection. The food was so tasty, I got the Sando. The staff was very friendly. I even had the chance to speak to the owner, who was very passionate & kind. They even give soup while you wait for the food, which is tasty as well. The menu also has a great variety. This is a really great place. I highly recommend it & will definitely come back!
I went for lunch since I was craving tonkatsu. I ordered the salmon salad which had large pieces of marinated salmon which were very tasty & it was a very generous portion that can easily be shared by 2 people. The rosu katsu meal was exactly what I was expecting, a large, juicy piece of pork loin that had a nice crispy exterior. I enjoyed it with the wasabi & the salt. It was delicious. Served with thinly sliced cabbage, miso soup & rice. Service was very friendly. It's a great place & I will be back
3 juin 2025
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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.
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 🫶
