Ichigo Ichie Izakaya
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Ichigo Ichie Izakaya
Cozy, modern hideaway featuring a sophisticated menu of Japanese tapas & cocktails.
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - Midnight |
| Saturday | 5 pm - Midnight |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 10:30 pm |
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Kaleigh
We had such a great experience at Ichigo on Friday night! The service, the drinks & the food were all fantastic. Every dish was incredible, but our particular favourites were the Yakisoba noodles & the Yuzu tuna. Definitely recommend for a great Izakaya spot in Montreal.View more
Windows
La réputation de cet izakaya n'est plus à faire, & il était grandement temps de l'essayer. Nous avons partagé 6 plats pour 2 personnes (quantité pas mal idéale), & seulement deux d'entre eux étaient des coups de coeur. Très bons cocktails. Tout était bon, sans toutefois surpasser les attentes, mais c'est peut-être là que ça devient difficile d'avoir une réputation si élevée justement. Tout de même, la qualité & les saveurs étaient présentes & ça demeure un bon endroit si on cherche une valeur sûre en termes d'izakaya.View more
Millie
A hidden gem with a warm, stylish ambiance in Quebec City ; every dish bursts with authentic Japanese flavour , worth to have a try for izakaya lovers.View more
Arman
Well known local establishments like Ichigo Ichie can sometimes be disappointing but not in this case!
We sat upstairs above the main ramen floor (note that they are different restos with different menus). The basement is a speakeasy, main floor is ramen & top is this izakaya.
The food is phenomenal, with each plate having a unique taste & harmony of flavours.
The service was speedy, polite & we thoroughly enjoyed the quality.
The atmosphere is casual & relaxed but still chic. A perfect date spot for a couple in my opinion.
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Natalie
Amazing service! The food was spectacular. I took my mom to Montreal for her first time & this was our last meal. Also her first izakaya. They treated her with such kindness & she was so happy. I was in Japan for a few weeks not long ago & this is quality here. Busy, & it's no wonder why. Ten/ten recommend.View more
Prisca
Une vraie claque gustative chez Ichigo Ichie Izakaya ! Chaque plat était une explosion de saveurs, avec une mention spéciale pour le Shime Saba : moi qui d'habitude n'aime pas le maquereau, j'ai été totalement bluffée par la tendreté de la chair, le grillé de la peau & l'équilibre parfait apporté par l'acidité de la sauce. Un vrai moment umami !
Le Kamo Yaki (spécial hiver) était une tuerie absolue : une cuisson parfaite, des tranches rosées à souhait, accompagnées de chips de lotus croustillantes & savoureuses.
On a poursuivi avec le Yakiniku épicé, un contre-filet de boeuf à griller soi-même, recommandé 15 secondes de chaque côté : un pur bonheur à tremper dans le sel, les épices ou la sauce maison.
Les Udon Carbonara ? Crémeux, réconfortants, oeuf coulant au centre… j'ai fait un'yumm' à chaque bouchée, littéralement !
& pour couronner le tout : un Tiramisu Matcha aérien, intense en goût, tout en légèreté.
Le service a été irréprochable : la serveuse était adorable, attentionnée & de très bon conseil tout au long du repas. On reviendra avec grand plaisir pour découvrir la carte du printemps. Un sans faute du début à la fin !View more
Yaël
Un des meilleurs izakaya que j'ai pu faire à Montréal. Les plats sont équilibrés, goûteux & parfois, originaux. Je recommande.View more
Nicolas
J'adore. Difficile de trouver une chose a reprocher a cet izakaya. J'étais sans doute le plus vieux dans la salle, mais je n'hésiterai absolument pas a y retourner. Tout est parfaitement execute & raffine. Absolument génial, meilleur Izakaya de Montréal.View more
Isabelle
Excellent resto. Nous y sommes allés pour la bouffe izakaya. Le tartare de saumon, les takoyakis, les légumes & crevettes tempura ainsi que les calmars grillés étaient excellents! Beau décor, sympathique ambiance & bon service! Reservation recommandée. Resto très populaire.View more
Orit
Fantastic Experience at Ichigo Ichie Izakaya! I had the pleasure of dining at Ichigo Ichie Izakaya, & it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment we walked in, the warm & inviting atmosphere set the stage for what turned out to be an exceptional evening. Our server, Cathy, was simply amazing. She was attentive, friendly, & went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed. Cathy's recommendations were spot on, & her genuine enthusiasm for the food made our dining experience even more enjoyable. The food was nothing short of delicious. Every dish was bursting with flavor, & the presentation was beautiful. It's clear that Ichigo Ichie Izakaya takes great pride in both the quality & creativity of their menu. To top it all off, we were surprised with shooters that added a fun & memorable touch to our meal. It was the perfect way to end an already wonderful dining experience. Thank you, Cathy, & the entire team at Ichigo Ichie Izakaya for a fantastic night. We can't wait to come back!View more
Marianne
Ce restaurant est sublime à tout point de vue ! De l'ambiance calme au service attentif & courtois en passant par les plats ! Que dire des plats ? Ils sont tous très recherchés, on y retrouve une finesse & un équilibre en bouche qui nous font comprendre ce que le chef à voulu faire. Les ingrédients sont frais & de qualité. Les portions sont généreuses sans outrance. J'ai commandé 2 entrées & un plat principal ainsi que deux desserts, je n'avais plus faim à la fin mais je n'ai pas eu de mal à les finir. Il faut garder à l'esprit que pour la partie izakaya, il faudra commander plusieurs petits plats, idéal à partager en groupe pour goûter à tout. Le tartare de pieuvre seul est difficile à manger car il n'y a pas beaucoup accompagnement, mais avec le calamar grillé, quel délice ! Nous y avons fêter un anniversaire & les serveurs ont pu nous apportez une petite bougie. Parfait pour une fête comme pour n'importe quelle occasion où l'on veux bien manger!View more
Mira
So delicious! I came here with my boyfriend to celebrate his birthday & eat some izakaya. We had an amazing time! We ordered the tuna tataki, & beef with fermented cabbage. We also got these delicious evil bao buns (one of their spring specials) & takoyaki. The cocktails are delicious too! Overall a fantastic experience I will definitely be back!View more
Aki
I recently visited this Izakaya & was pleasantly surprised by the noise level, which wasn't as bad as I expected based on other reviews. The food was excellent, especially the tuna tataki & grilled gindara. The wait staff were friendly & professional. One drawback was that if you reserve a table, you can't order ramen from the adjacent ramen restaurant. However, since we've tried their ramen before & enjoyed it, this wasn't an issue for us. Overall, we had a great meal from the Izakaya menu & left satisfied.View more
Dylan
Low key some of the best ramen in Montreal, this place is constantly busy for a good reason. Great service, crazy good Atmosphere & the bar + restaurant areas are pretty cool, definitely gives an izakaya vibe. Everything here is fantastic too, whole menu doesn't disappoint.View more
Bianca
My favorite Izakaya. A bit pricy but the food is well worth it! The black cod is a must! Enjoy!View more
Mohamed
By far my absolute favourite Ramen in the city! Their broths are so flavourful & their ramen always hits the spot. I prefer going to Ichigo Ichie, cause it's more of an izakaya. Their cocktails are great, the atmosphere is warm & their have great food in addition to the ramen. Their takoyaki is a right side dish with the ramen & so is the yuzu tuna tataki, the tataki has the right amount of zest & a great bite it, since they don't slice it too thing . Also, I highly recommend the black cod, it just melts in your mouth. If you have a sweet tooth, their black sesame Tiramisu is out of this world. The only drawback is that they don't take reservations & there is always a wait, but definitely worth the wait!View more
via LibroThe food was great, but it is quite annoying that we couldn't order off the ramen menu just because we reserved. Maybe it makes sense for later reservations, but we reserved for 18:00, & when I got there the place was practically empty. If I had just walked in off the street we would have been good to go, but because I reserved we were restricted to the Izakaya menu, which to be fair was excellent anyway so can't really complain. I'd recommend not bothering with reservations unless you know you plan to go at a busy time.
Yannie
A lot to say about this place. Overall, great place to come back to. They separated the ramen & izakaya area, so the reservation only get you the izakaya menu & ramen is on a first come first serve base. As other comments noted, place is really crowded, you hit another table within your arm's reach. Seat is not comfortable at all. Service was just so so. Not very attentive. Had to stop a server to get more water. Waited more than 10min for the bill. Now I understand they are busy, & the limited space doesn't really allow for more servers on the floor. Maybe don't make it so crowded... Food is bipolar. Their regular menu is great. I had the gyu tartare, cod, & fried ramen from their regular menu & they are above standard. Fresh, flavourful, & decent portions. I got the fried pork from their seasonal (winter) menu & it was meh. Proportion of the meat is off, too much fat, salty. Vegetables aren't enough to offset the grease from pork fat. Not an enjoyable dish to have. Cocktail I got the peach one & like it.View more
via LibroSuch kind, caring service! We were in town celebrating a birthday & the team at Ichigo Ichie Izakaya made it so wonderful. Additionally our server took such good care of us about an allergy & made us feel super safe.
Pierre-Martin
Super Izakaya qui rappelle le goût du Japon. Wow!View more
via LibroLa formule des deux restaurants est confuse. En réservant Ichigo Ichie Izakaya, je pensais aller au restaurant de Ramen. Je vous suggère de clarifier cet aspect. À part ça, bon service, bonne nourriture & cool endroit.
via LibroExcellent, as always. We're fortunate to have this restaurant right around the corner. They have a great, innovative izakaya tapas menu, along with ramen. It's nice being able to reserve a table for the izakaya.
via LibroJapanese izakaya dishes with wafu inspired nuanced & delicate flavours. I'd recommend staying with the more traditional Japanese dishes as some of the fusion dishes don't always live up to their menu description. One of my go to restaurants in Montreal.
via LibroGreat food, great cocktails, beautiful decor. Definitely one of my favorite Izakayas in Montreal
via LibroLe gyu tataki & le mochi donuts était excellent. Par contre vraiment dommage qu on n ait pas pu manger de ramen alors que certaines personnes à côté de nous le pouvaient. Le concept est un peu étrange mais j imagine que l addition izakaya est nettement plus élevée que celle des ramène ( en fin de repas ça reste quand même cher!)
via Libro
Don't book if you want to eat ramen (you can't !). The food from the izakaya was really disappointing, especially for the price. So i really see no point of ever booking, since only their ramen are worth it. The drinks were good & the service was friendly & quick.
I'm very surprised, since I remember liking the place in the past.
via LibroOur dinner was seriously ranked as a one of the best top 5 ever for me. It is a step-up from current izakayas. Every single dish we ordered was a winner up to the dessert & very yummy cocktails. Wonderful sweet attentive servers. A Montreal must.
via LibroTop notch izakaya. Excellent flavours, & very reasonable prices. Best takoyaki I've ever had. Only complaint is that it was a bit chilly in our part of the restaurant. Will be back!
via LibroCrowded & noisy but the food is so worth it. Awesome cocktails! Great staff & ambiance. Best Izakaya in town!
via LibroIchigo Ichie Izakaya is an exceptional restaurant ... a neighbourhood gem that many people might walk past if they didn't notice the frequent long lines of those waiting to get in. The Japanese tapas sharing menu is varied & exciting & supplanted by chef's specials. The restaurant can be a bit noisy, so not the best place for a quiet romantic dinner, but if you enjoy spirited conversation & laughter, this is your place.