Jako is described as a cozy, bustling fusion spot offering Korean and Japanese flavors with generous portions and flavorful dishes like bulgogi dolsot, chicken katsu with cream sauce and mushrooms, tteokkochi, and creamy seafood yaki udon, but there are occasional misses such as bland beef donburi, overly oily tempura donburi, or a dolsot that is too sweet or too salty; the overall impression highlights delicious food, friendly and attentive service, and good value, with reservations often advised as it can get busy and seating is compact, while the warm ambiance and neon lights enhance the experience and many reviewers express a desire to return to explore more menu items.
I was craving to eat something special in downtown after shopping.
After searching & searching I finally take a decision to try this restaurant!!!
Seeing that nearly 5 stars ⭐? I can't miss it.
We arrived at 17:00 we are first at the opening. I really like the decoration, service are excellent, I ask some recommendations of the menu.
I found the music are too loud for me , I can't relax & appreciate my meal 🥘
Meals are arrived fairly quickly, omg looks delicious, after first bite you can't stop.
The ratio rice vs meat & accompaniment are perfect balance.
Taste are very very good, not too salty
I surely comeback to try more dishes
I disliked the kimchi appetizer which smells & tastes OVER fermented (rotten). Katsu fried pork was OPPOSITE to crispy (soft & soggy surface) Restaurant floor looks stained. Had a fly around me.
May 10, 2026
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Korean-Japanese fusion done right. Bold, balanced flavors, great service, & a vibe that keeps you coming back. One of the best meals I've had in the city.
May 8, 2026
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Some of the best service I've experienced in Montreal. The staff were all super friendly & warm. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was great, with a cosy vibe & music, & we could at least have a decent group conversation without too much noise from the other tables.
The food was next level. Let me tell you, just the right amount of spice kick & umami for the bulgogi dolsot (hot stone bowl). The crunchy rice at the bottom of the bowl was a chef's kiss 👨?❤??💋?👨. The tteokochi (rice cake appetizer) was a tad too sweet for me, but still had great crunch overall. Definitely a recommended place to visit; I'll come back 100%.
Everything was very delicious. We came for dinner with my spouse & were very satisfied. The place is small but clean & comfortable. Overall, it was a simple but very high-quality meal. The service was also quite attentive. I would definitely recommend it for Korean cuisine in Montréal.
Overall, the food was good & the portions were generous. The seafood was delicious, & the noodles & beef were also enjoyable. The staff were somewhat cold & not very welcoming. It's best to make a reservation beforehand as the place can get quite busy.
I loved the cheese katsu with the gravy. I also like the radish kimchi. The mashed potatoes tasted good too but I wish it was served warm like all the other food instead of cold.
Apr 6, 2026
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Quelle belle découverte que ce petit resto! Les plats sont généreux & délicieux (pour ma part, mon yaki udon au poulet était excellent & juste suffisamment épicé). Le service, poli, est attentionné mais sans plus. Compter 20$-25$ par personne.
We really enjoyed everything.
The tteokkochi was nice & chewy with a bit of a sweet-spicy kick, the bulgogi dolsot came out sizzling & had a lot of flavor, & the cheese katsu was crispy with melted cheese inside.
Overall just a really good meal. We'd definitely come back.
