Reviews describe Iru Izakaya as a vibrant, modern Japanese brasserie with neon lighting and a lively atmosphere near the Quartier des Spectacles. The service is praised as warm and attentive, with many experiences feeling special, though busy evenings can slow things down. The menu offers generous sharing plates including sushi, gyoza, ribs, duck fried rice and sashimi, and many dishes are noted for flavor, presentation and freshness, while some ramen and fried items receive mixed feedback and a few dishes feel heavy or salty. The discovery and experience menus are frequently highlighted as a good way to sample a wide range of dishes, with standout bites and strong sake bombs and cocktails that enhance the celebratory vibe. Price is sometimes cited as high for portions or value, and a few critics feel the kitchen leans more toward tapas style than traditional Japanese, but overall the experience is described as delicious, entertaining and memorable. The ambiance and decor blend traditional Japanese elements with modern neon, making it a popular spot for groups and dates alike, with plans to return to try more on the menu.
I went here with my gf on our anniversary trip for a nice lunch & the food was spectacular. Highly recommend the'POKURIBU' its pork ribs & a lot of portion for an appetizer!
Anand was also super friendly, helpful & amazing to serve us. Took the time to explain portion sizes & what is recommended when I asked.
Do come here for lunch or dinner the vibe is nice might be busy at weekends or dinner time! But good vibes, music & lighting!
Great place with good vibes & delicious food. I didn't like my seat tho ,but love the high top seats. The cocktail Tokotai was perfect & sake on point .
Lovely restaurant with good food, great service & nice vibe. We went here as a group of 8, there was plenty of space & we got to try many different dishes since we shared. The side portions were pretty good & food was delicious. We tried 5 sides, & 4 were very good, 1 was ok. I have also tried their sashimi & I gotta say the portion was bigger than I expected & the salmon was very fresh. As for main meals, the portionns were generous & everyone seemed satisfied. I would definitely recommend & will come back again.
Iru Izakaya was fantastic. Everything was delicious. The ramen & shared plates were amazing, & the vibe is incredible - stylish, lively, & fun without being overwhelming.
Great food, great energy. Can't wait to go back. 🍜✨
Dec 24, 2025
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The food was incredible. Our server shared popular dishes to try & we were so pleased with the recommendations. Highly recommended. The vibe & ambiance makes for a fun, elevated dining experience.
All of the cocktails were fun unique flavours that were an experience in & of themselves. The food was amazing, the complexity of flavours was astounding.
The vibe was fantastic. Our server Loic S was amazing, swift & able to walk us through anything we needed. The service staff also work to support eachother very well.
For drinks I recommend the tokkotai & midori fizz.
For food, I recommend the sayaingen, shio tomato sarada.
Had high expectations for this new Japanese restaurant in the heart of downtown MTL & it didn't disappoint one bit. The chicken karaage gochujang was my favorite - perfect blend of sweet & spicy. The ebi mayo shrimps with the ponzu sauce was so flavorful as well. Drinks are so tasty & the vibe & deco of this place is on point. Will return 100%. Customer service was also perfection, even if the place was full on a Friday night. Highly recommend 🤗
Great time! Everything was perfect!! Service, food, drinks, vibes!
We had 5 different plates & the price was very reasonable!
Thank you to Shawn & Raphael 👍🏽
Very friendly staff, amazing food choices & the yuzu sake was divine. I would definitely come back late in the evening to experience the more ambient vibe.
