Reviewers consistently praise Iru Izakaya for warm, attentive service and a lively yet refined atmosphere that evokes a Tokyo izakaya, with an open kitchen and stylish decor. The food is described as delicious and inventive, featuring shareable plates, dumplings, wagyu, octopus, ramen and sushi-inspired dishes, while the cocktail and sake programs are frequently highlighted. Many guests appreciate the menu formats such as discovery and experience, which offer a broad tasting and are often cited as ideal for celebrations or group dinners. Pricing is routinely noted as on the higher side, but the consensus is that quality and presentation justify the cost, despite some comments about small portions or occasional inconsistency. A few critiques mention slower service for cocktails or busy periods, and a handful of dishes that did not meet expectations or felt less authentic. Overall, Iru Izakaya is described as a standout choice on the south shore for groups, special occasions, or a casual night out, with repeat visits and broad praise for the food and ambiance.
Not too sure how this place got such good reviews & ratings…
Food : 2/5
- sashimi platter : average quality, some are fresh some not that much
- tataki : poor quality fish
- kimchi fried rice : very very oily & not much kimchi flavour. Big disappointment
- sweet potato croquette : served cold
- yakisoba noodles : very salty
- duck mazemen : taste good
- gochujang fried chicken : taste okay
- baked oysters : pretty good, best one out of all the dishes we had
Service : 2.5/5
Service time was very long, we waited at least 35-40min between our first dishes & the rest of it. It's not like they sorted between appetizers & main…
No soy sauce served with sashimi platter ? First time seeing this… Have to ask for the dipping plates after asking for soy sauce.
We asked for an English version of drinks menu. Waiter said they don't have any & just walked away. No recommendation or translation provided.
Vibe/decor : 4/5
Nice decoration, not too loud, clean washroom. You get a fun moment when ordering the sake bomb.
Overall experience : too pricey for the quality & taste of the food. Service needs improvement. Will not come back.
Great place, the food & drinks were amazing. The service was more then I could have asked for.
I highly recommend it for any special occasion or just for a fun night out
Ça fait deux fois que j'y vais & les deux fois ce fut impeccable.
La nourriture est délicieuse. Je conseille vivement le menu Expérience qui comprend 7 assiettes à partager à 2.
Le service est chaleureux & rapide. Petite mention spéciale à Simon. La première fois que j'y suis allée, c'était mon serveur. Je ne trouvais pas le drink que je voulais dans le menu des cocktails, il a donc sorti ses talents en mixologie & m'a fait un drink sur mesure. Son drink était tout simplement parfait.
La deuxième fois que j'y suis retournée, Simon n'était pas mon serveur, mais je lui ai tout de même demandé de me faire un cocktail signé Simon. Il m'en a donc gentiment réinventé un. Ce drink méritait aussi la note de 10/10.
Super service de notre serveur. A pris le temps de répondre à tous nos questions. Les plats étaient tous délicieux! Les drinks étaient parfait. Je recommande cette endroit!!
Feb 22, 2025
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J'adore ce restaurant! Les deux fois que j'y suis allée, c'est plutôt long pour recevoir nos drinks... Côté ambiance, c'est bien mais les tables sont très proches les unes des autres. Par contre, la nourriture & les employés sont excellents!
Quel restaurant différent !! Super beau décor, ambiance extra , drink original & audacieux & que dire du service incroyable avec Élodie en équipe avec le gérant Jean François. Soirée juste parfaite
The chicken karaage was delicious, & the mushroom dish was pretty good too. Giving the choice of ramune as a drink was nice, & the dessert choices looked really good particularly the cheesecake, although I have the creme brulee which was also very delicious. If I were to go back I would change my order, & purchase the edamame, rather than the mushrooms, & I would also get the cheesecake rather than the creme brulee. This is a very popular restaurant so be sure to reserve in advance, as you're only able to get seats at the bar despite arriving right at the opening hour.
May 19, 2024
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Nice ambiance & decor. The staff was nice too. However, for an Asian restaurant in Brossard, it's pretty mediocre in terms of food. The food was luke warm & bland. If you want authentic ramen there are cheaper & better options in the quartier Dix30. I only recommend for a drink & if you enjoy sake.
Cons: The dishes were too salty for me: Fried chicken was salty, ramen was more salty than spicy, crab fried rice was too salty (i thought it was going to have the wok flavor but no. ) Overrated prices for average food. Pro: The restaurant's decorations are fabulous! Cocktail drinks were perfectly done. I was a bit lost finding the underground parking. Service was very nice. Summary: I won't recommend you to eat there. But for drinks, this place is perfect.
Drinks étaient super. Les entrées étaient très bonnes. Plats principaux laissent à désirer. Excellent service. Un peu cher pour ce que nous avons mangé.
This place has a nice Japanese pub vibe - the decor really reminds you of Tokyo. I wish I would've taken more pictures, but overall I had a good time here! The food & drinks were good, I had fried ramen & ribs. A few of my friends didn't love their meal, so it can be hit or miss.
Nov 1, 2023
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Le serveur a oublié notre demande de fourchette 2x & aussi une partie de nos drinks donc il a fallu lui rappeler ce qu'il manquait ( pas si grave mais pourrait être mieux ) . Par contre, le point le plus moche de la soirée c'est que la porte pour accéder à la terrasse est restée ouverte & on gelait. Au début de la soirée tout était fermé (18h30 a 20h00) mais vers 20h00, la porte a été ouverte sans jamais être refermée. J'ai essayé de faire la demande mais sans succès Nous sommes partis avant le dessert car c'était désagréable .
Coming from NYC, we have high expectations & they did not disappoint! ALL the food we ordered was so delicious & fresh. My husband ordered sticky rice & pork ribs. Those ribs were GLISTENING & he kept licking the bones! So good. The drink I had was perfect & the dessert I ordered came out quick & was EXACTLY they way I thought it would taste. This is a really good restaurant & they are fairly new. The staff was nice & attentive. Seriously, if you're in the mood for Japanese food or just something different, COME HERE. They are kid-friendly & the atmosphere at night is kinda sexy for #datenight 😏
Try it out. Trust me!
