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.
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.
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.
Apr 5, 2026
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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.
We must have picked the 3 worst things on the menu. The okonomiyaki had like 3.5 shrimp, no veggies other than some wilted lettuce, & had odon in it? Tasted more like bbq & mayo than anything. The beef donburi was bland & the tempura donburi was so oily we felt sick afterwards. 4.7 stars huh...
Mar 27, 2026
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Great food experience, my favourite is the chicken katsu creme & the udon beef. The staff us very friendly & have great service & the place is very cozy. I usually make my reservation by phone
Mar 21, 2026
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The neon lights make you really feel like you are in a busy street in Asia & makes it so comfortable. The small tables however takes a bit away at that comfortable. The service was polite but they were not really friendly or welcoming. The food also took close to 30 minutes to serve. It was probably a busy night though. The food itself was great! I was surprised by the combination of flavours from Japanese cuisine & Korean cuisine. I usually find fusion restaurants to be a bit mediocre but this Japanese & Korean fusion had more creativity & the flavours complemented each other surprisingly well. Around 20$ for a plate which is acceptable, the portion is also decent.
This laid-back, spacious diner offers authentic Korean comfort food in a clean environment. The service is straightforward & attentive, providing flavorful, satisfying dishes at reasonable prices. It is a perfect destination for anyone seeking a casual & delicious everyday meal.
