Iru Izakaya is widely praised for its vibrant, neon-lit atmosphere and modern Japanese lounge vibe that makes the place feel festive and welcoming. The food is described as delicious and diverse, with generous portions and standout items across sushi, sashimi, and tapas-style plates, and many guests especially enjoy the discovery or tasting menus that showcase creativity and bold flavors, along with mains like ramen and duck fried rice in some cases. The beverage program is a major highlight, featuring inventive cocktails and highly regarded sake pairings, and sake bombs are often singled out, with attentive service at the bar and tables. Some reviews note loud music and crowds can be noisy, and a few point to busy nights, occasional delays in the kitchen, or dishes that miss the mark, such as ramen lacking depth or certain items being overly salted or pricey. Overall, the experience is regarded as memorable and worth the price for celebrations, group dinners, or romantic evenings, with many saying they would return and recommend the restaurant to friends.
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 .
Mar 11, 2026
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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. 🍜✨
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 🤗
Aug 2, 2025
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Great time! Everything was perfect!! Service, food, drinks, vibes!
We had 5 different plates & the price was very reasonable!
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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.
