Jako is described as a small, cozy Korean and Japanese fusion restaurant with a warm vibe and soft lighting. The food is repeatedly praised for being flavorful and generously portioned, with favorites like bulgogi dolsot, yaki udon, fried chicken, katsu with cream sauce, and sundubu; prices are considered affordable for the downtown area. Service is noted as attentive and friendly, often quick, with staff who offer good recommendations and even help with takeout when the meal is finished. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and unpretentious, a good setting for casual meals with friends or family, though the space can be a bit dark and the music loud at times, and a few dishes are described as overly salty or oily. Overall, reviews converge on a highly positive impression and a strong likelihood to return, with many urging reservations for peak times.
the moment you enter you can feel the warmth & coziness of the restaurant. Staff is very friendly & the food was phenomenal. Really makes you feel like you're in Korea
Une expérience très positive chez Jako. Nous avons été bien conseillés & la nourriture était copieuse & savoureuses. N'hésitez pas à demander des recommandations des serveurs! L'ambiance était bien avec de la bonne musique 🎶 pas trop forte. Je conseille les rice cakes & les boules de fromage coulant! Ouf!! J'ai pris les nouilles udon avec le boeuf & la sauce Mayo crémeuse , à se rouler par terre!! Miam! Ça vaut le détour & on est allés un mercredi à l'ouverture … c'était pas trop occupé.
J'ai hâte de retourner pour essayer un autre plat!
Aug 9, 2025
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Went back after a few years & the portions seem to have shrunk a bit. I got the spicy pork bibimbap. The flavor was there & it was delicious, but there wasn't a lot of rice so it was a bit too salty & greasy.
I haven't been to Jako for a long time. A great Korean restaurant as I remembered. Went again today with a friend. Ordered three dishes to share. Sorry cannot remember the exact names, but they were fried chicken, dolsot with squid & fried Udon. They were all good, except a little bit salty. The fried chicken was amazing
I would give 10 stars if I could. We absolutely loved every dish we tried. What really stood out for me was the kindness & funny vibe of our waiter! I forgot to ask his name but he really made our night! Will definitely comeback
Best Korean-Japanese fusion food in Montreal!
The service is impeccable, Sit & Anh are the best. Always get my chicken cream katsu even though my lactose intolerant self can't eat it, I still get it.
The udon bulgogi was delicious! The vibe was also really nice. Definitely would come back & recommend, good location too right near the 1 & about a 15 min walk from mont royal
This is the first restaurant where I am comfortable trying out their whole menu, everything about their food tastes amazing. To the vibe, the staff & again the food, everything fits all well together. If you are looking for some good food & time with friends, Jako is the way to go
Jul 2, 2025
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The quality of the food is good. The recommendations online is on point. However, the katsu curry is not exactly syncing with the south Asian taste palate but it's something new. Not bad at all.
The porc Donburi & porc dalsot was kinda sweet though. Loved the chicken dalsot. Would definitely recommend it moving forward.
Je ne connaissais pas ce restaurant, mais j'avais un ami coréen en visite.
Je n'avais pas reservé un mercredi. Je vous conseille de le faire, c'est full! C'est bon signe!
Ça a pris 20 min avoir ma table & je ne regrette pas l'attente.
Tout etait super bon! Les prix vraiment raisonnables pour le centre-ville.
Mon amj coréen a bien aimé aussi! Il dit que c'est probablement plus une fusion (japonais coréen) que 100% coréen, mais dans tous les cas, je recommande & j'y retournerai.
