Les avis convergent sur Iru Izakaya: une ambiance vive et moderne avec des néons et un décor élégant, et une cuisine japonaise inventive et généreuse. La nourriture est globalement très appréciée, avec des sashimis frais, des plats à partager et des tapas variés, ainsi que des cocktails créatifs et des sakés de qualité. Le service est majoritairement impeccable et chaleureux, avec des serveurs professionnels et des recommandations pertinentes, même lors de soirées bien remplies. Quelques critiques notent des éléments à améliorer comme des plats parfois gras ou décevants, des bouchées manquant d'équilibre, des portions qui peuvent sembler chères et des périodes de service un peu longues ou bruyantes. Le menu découverte et les expériences culinaires sont souvent mis en avant comme des moments forts, tout comme les saké bombs et les cocktails signature qui accompagnent bien les plats. Pour des occasions festives ou un repas en groupe, l'endroit est souvent recommandé, tandis que certains clients recherchant une expérience calme peuvent être surpris par l'animation et le niveau sonore.
Merveilleuse découverte ce restaurant! J'ai pris le menu expérience à 50$ par personne, à 2 nous avons eu 6 plats exquis à partager. Tout était succulent & le décor est magnifique. & mention spéciale à la salle de bain c'est très original comme ambiance!
Loved this place. The cocktail was great. The mabodofu yummy, with mushrooms. The trio sushi is so fresh. The cheesecake beautiful presentation & light. Great service 😀
It was my second visit to this establishment, & I usually enjoy sitting at the bar.
However, this time the service was disappointing. While my drink was well prepared, it did took a long time to arrive.
During the wait, we observed the bartender allowing two other customers at the bar to taste the drink ( that my friend order ) using a straw, & he initially intended to serve that same drink to him. I worked as a bartender for many years & was genuinely surprised by what I witnessed, as this is not acceptable practice.
Laurence meilleure serveuse sur place!! Elle nous a offert un service impeccable & confortable.
ambiance incroyable nourriture surprenante & délicieuse
We visited Iru Izakaya on Sunday for a family dinner & opted for the tasting menu along with several of their specialty cocktails. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience with a lot of strengths.
The tasting menu offered a wide variety of dishes, beautifully presented & packed with flavour. Many of the plates leaned toward fried preparations - everything was absolutely delicious on the palate, though a few courses did leave my stomach feeling a little heavy by the end of the evening. That said, the creativity & boldness of flavours were undeniable.
The cocktails were exceptional - easily one of the highlights of the night. Thoughtfully crafted, balanced, & memorable.
One detail I truly appreciated was the bilingual service. Our server seamlessly switched between English & French depending on who they were speaking to. As someone who is English-only dining with family members who are exclusively French (including our older mother), that level of attentiveness & inclusion meant a lot.
The only drawback was timing toward the end of the evening. The staff appeared quite busy, & although we would have happily ordered another round of drinks, we ultimately left earlier than planned.
That said, this place absolutely has the makings of a great establishment. With its vibrant atmosphere, strong cocktail program, & inclusive service, we would certainly consider returning.
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée! Le choix des tables hautes s'est avéré être judicieux car il permet d'être un peu en retrait & donc d'avoir un moment plus cozy! Notre serveuse a été super sympathique & a répondu à toutes nos questions! Nous y retournerons c'est sûr!
Food was pretty average. The photos make it look much better than what we actually received. Service was okay but the staff seemed a bit lost. Not a place I'd return to.
