Reviews describe Ichiraku Kawaki as a cozy, welcoming Japanese spot in Griffintown with warm decor and a relaxed vibe. The menu earns praise for fresh sushi, ramen, poke bowls, and bento options, with generous portions, solid flavors, and prices many find reasonable, plus a loyalty program that adds value. Service is typically friendly and attentive, though a few visits note slow timing or occasional order mixups; overall the staff are described as polite and helpful. The atmosphere is repeatedly highlighted as comfortable and homely, sometimes compared to a friend's living room, and the quality of fish and presentation is frequently commended. While a minority view some items as overpriced or point to pacing issues, the majority regard Ichiraku Kawaki as one of the neighborhood's standout casual Japanese spots and say they would return.
Plutôt caché, ce restaurant est vraiment une perle. Les personnes sont adorables & la nourriture excellente, que ce soit les ramens ou les sushis !
J'ai testé le dine in, take out & delivery, tout a toujours très bien fonctionné
We stopped in on a cold, snowy evening Montréal & were warmly welcomed by the hostess/waitress. She was pleasant & outgoing, also at least bi-lingual, French & English. There were a few other patrons, yet we were wrapped in the warm
Atmosphere of the restaurant.
We opted for sushi from the broad menu & there was not a missed step in the simple presentation or delicious items were were provided with. The Salmon sushi was top notch & the tuna was grand. The eel was as close to just right as any sushi experience we have had lately. There was Japanese music on the speakers & a television tuned to a non stop series of presentation on Japanese art, dance & food. That may not be everyone's cup of tea, yet it was just right here. Like being in a friends living room trading stories & having delicious food & drink.
Nous sommes allés manger des sushis & c'était excellent. L'accueil était super chaleureux & le rapport qualité/prix est vraiment génial! Nous recommandons sans hésiter :)
October 2025: ordered from the sushi side this time. Ordered 5 different Maki & also the salmon pizza & eel oshizushi. All of it was enjoyable.
March 2025: Had the tonkotsu ramen which was tasty but had less meat & egg than other places I find. Takoyaki was alright, but there was too much of a mayo sauce on it that threw it off. Tako wasabi was good but is a small portion considering how big it looks in the picture. Teriyaki tofu was as it should be.
The sushi was okay, but the waiting time for both taking our order & preparing the meal was too long; even though the restaurant wasn't very busy. If you're really hungry or in a rush, I wouldn't recommend this place. It seems like they need more staff to improve service efficiency.
Je recommandes vivement cette endroit, je suis amateur du sushi & j'ai essayé beaucoup d'endroits & ça c'est vraiment un coup de coeur, la madame était gentille avec nous & surtout tres accueillante .
Mar 30, 2025
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Great spot that cares about the quality of their ingredients & service. Ive gotten take-out & dined-in several times & tried most of the menu. Sushi are well made & the cut of fish is generous, ramen is full of flavour, miso soup is made with quality miso paste. The flavours are authentic, even the sesame ice cream tastes like real sesame. Warm sake is definitely heated in a hot bath & not microwaved, it comes at a perfect temperature that the ceramic flask holds for quite some time. Nicely presented with a small towel tied at the neck. The only comment I have is that the lighting inside is a touch bright for my preference.
I've been eating at this place biweekly for the past year. The most delicious sushi in town!!! Honestly every piece is made with love & care & theres so much taste. Every roll has its unique taste & some rolls are sooooo creative. When i discovered ichiraku kawaki i stopped going to every open sushi place in the city because their sushi is so mid, there's no creativity
Pas comme sur les photos du combo. Très déçu, je ne recommande pas Les pires sushis que j'ai vu (à part ceux à l'épicerie) Sur la photo on voit du saumon cru dans les sushi & des maki aux avocats, pas aux concombre.
Nov 21, 2024
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Sushi was super gross, received my order ate one piece & it threw the rest in the trash. Not to mention it was literally falling apart while I was trying to eat it. Giving two starts cause my son did like his dumplings
