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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Display Allramen(142) cocktail(51) tapas(48) izakaya(45) drink(40) recommend(32) qualite(24) prix(23) japanese(22)Page 1 of 1 - 20 Reviews
Carl
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Montreal
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Carol
Nice authentic Japanese food. Loved the vibes, great for young people. Not very accessible for non-abled or hearing impaired people. Will be coming back.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
Jing
A good selection of Japanese food. But did not really enjoy the ramen, the meat was too greasy. & for tapas, the price is a bit too high for the quantity. The waiting time is way too long.View more
Kihachiro
always awesome people & food! very authentic Japanese taste!View more
Éliane
Je l'ai surnommé Japanese Pacini. La cuisine fusion peut être intéressante, mais pas celle-ci. Ça faisait tourist trap & c'était trop cher. Mon chum & moi on a payé 50$+ chaque pis on a encore faim.View more
Nicole
Jon Batiste, Toronto/Montreal, Uneasy Tour Road Trip Food Stop #3: Pre Concert Meal Montreal! Yes! I was on an 1100 mile (look I'm an American & I don't do Metric...) round trip loop starting & ending in Hartland, Vermont & spending one night with dinner & lunch outings, in Montreal. Pretty sure I've been in Montreal before. But also pretty sure it was so long ago I cannot pinpoint what decade that might have been...LOL I love a road tip tho. & I do spend some time planning out every move I make, most importantly my meals. Two things: I want to know where I'm going to eat & I do not want to "waste" time/money/calories on a meal with no forethought or a seriously disappointing meal. So I spent some time on Yelp browsing Montreal restaurants & I focused on Asian cuisine, because that's my jam. The restaurant scene in Montreal seemed a little strange, but there were Japanese options & I was actually kind of excited when I found Ichigo Ichie. I mean Japanese Pub Seemed like a genius idea. Spoiler Alert: It Is! I am that person who not only plans where I am going to eat, I also plan my actual meal. I review menus, I make preliminary item choices. I don't eat beef, pork or poultry, so some level of planning is always required. Particularly if I'm going to eat somewhere that identifies as a "Pub." Pubs are not necessarily known for their embrace of "meatless." You know? I read online menus for Ichigo Ichie & there were actually some things I really wanted to try. Plus they had small plates. Which is my jam. I always want to try as many different things as I can when I eat out & I'm that friend who is so commitment phobic I can't even commit to an entree for dinner. No. Really. Let me graze & snack! It looked promising at Ichigo Ichie. I drove from Toronto to Montreal & found parking right on the street on the same block (which I'm thinking might not be unusual for Canadians/Quebecois, but was kind of shocking for me!). I arrived shortly after they opened & was able to get a seat at the bar. There are multiple dining rooms & levels here & I feel like the lower Ramen spaces is probably amazing. There was no way I could eat a bowl of Ramen pre-concert & with Hot Flashes...but that situation looked TOP NOTCH. Take the whole "pub thing" seriously folks. I feel like I did not & this spot FILLED UP & became insanely loud. Which, if I'm saying it was loud, means probably unbearable for most everyone else. Service was good, but everyone got to where they were RUNNING because it was crazy. LOL Sake list is limited, but pretty good. Much better than most places. So my dining experience was sort of evenly split between being disappointed because I'd somehow ordered a dish with flavors I work with at my own spot every day (I want completely different flavors when I'm eating out) & meh Age Dashi Tofu to being SUPER INTO an amazing damn Daikon Salad (I. LOVE. Salads. Most especially when someone else makes them for me & they are intricate & have complex flavors & an interesting variety of ingredients) & the most delicious & satisfying Udon Carbonara (which they made meatless for me!). Not gonna lie. That Udon Carbonara had my attention all the way from Vermont before I ever got in the car to start that 1100 mile loop & it did NOT disappoint. Some delicious stuff happening here. Also staff is fully bilingual. But this is a local spot in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Which is the kind of place you WANT to be going to! Genius concept. Excellent execution. Great Local Vibes. Next Time: Ramen!View more
Laura
I recently visited this Japanese restaurant during the Montreal à Table event & it was a delightful experience! Our highlight was undoubtedly the first course, "Guy tartare" - a culinary marvel where the flavors blended seamlessly, creating a memorable start. The second course, "salmon confit with fennel", was perfectly cooked but pretty bland to our taste. However, the meal picked up again with the creamy & flavorful "mushroom mazemen". The restaurant's popularity was clear, with a line outside even at 5pm. Definitely a place I'd recommend to friends.View more
Yasmine
Excellent service & very kind waitress. Very nice atmosphere, love the decor. Also, the Japanese plum wine is very good. I took the ramen noodles with chicken broth & vegetables. The broth is rich & flavourful. The presentation is very nice as well.View more
via LibroIt was my 1st time eating at Ichigo Ichie. It was my birthday & my little sister wanted to treat me to a nice Japanese dinner. I love the ambiance at Ichigo Ichie, the decor is so beautiful. The waiter is courteous & knowledgeable. He took time to answer our questions about the menu & explain to us certain things. The food was awesome. For sure I will come back with my friends.
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.
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Loved this place. This is my absolute Japanese restaurant in Montreal. The food is always fantastic & no matter what I order I am always delighted with my meal.
Can't wait to return & wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for something special.
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.
via LibroAn excellent take on an Izakaya with a number of fusion dishes. The radish salad & marinated mackeral are to die for, not to mention the grilled squid. Being half Japanese & having lived in Japan for many years, I'd recommend this restaurant highly.
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We had a miso soup & salmon tartare for the appetizer, carbonara udon & unadon for the main, & doughnuts for dessert. The food was pristine in taste & presentation. The vibe was really pleasant; the music was not too loud & the lighting was dim & very allusive to Japanese Izakayas.
I'm giving it three stars for two reasons: first, the card machine shows you the tipping options with the 25% button closest to where the 10% usually is (even though I was very happy to give a larger tip, I feel that this is borderline taking advantage of the customer's reflexes). Secondly & sadly, the morning after we both felt ill to the stomach...
Great service overall.
via LibroService is friendly & our cocktail was good. Just found the food to be really salty compared to other Japanese restaurants. Made it hard to enjoy the dishes & delicate pieces
via LibroAmazing Japanese restaurant! The food was delicious! I will definitely come back again!!!