Karin propose une fusion distincte des traditions culinaires japonaises et coréennes, centrée sur la préparation précise de sushis frais et de spécialités cuisinées authentiques. Le menu présente une vaste sélection de nigiris, de makis et de sashimis aux côtés de préparations traditionnelles comme le bibimbap et le bulgogi savoureux. Les ingrédients sont sélectionnés pour maintenir des standards élevés de qualité et de texture pour chaque style culinaire. La salle à manger offre une esthétique minimaliste qui privilégie la fonctionnalité et une visibilité claire sur le processus de préparation des plats. La clientèle découvre une approche méthodique des opérations en cuisine où la constance demeure l'objectif opérationnel principal. Cet établissement constitue une destination pour ceux qui recherchent des techniques de préparation spécialisées honorant les racines culinaires de Tokyo et de Séoul.
Karin est largement reconnu comme un joyau familial charmant à Montréal, offrant une expérience culinaire japonaise authentique et d une qualité constante. Les clients louent fréquemment la fraîcheur exceptionnelle des sushis et des sashimis, soulignant que le poisson est de premier choix et préparé avec un souci du détail impressionnant. Au-delà des sushis, le menu propose une variété d options délicieuses, notamment des tempuras, des plats de nouilles savoureux et un cheesecake au matcha hautement recommandé, préparé selon une recette familiale précieuse. Le restaurant est régulièrement décrit comme étant chaleureux et accueillant, avec une atmosphère intime qui permet aux convives de se sentir comme au sein d une famille. Bien que certains soulignent qu il s agit d une expérience gastronomique haut de gamme, le consensus général est que la qualité supérieure des ingrédients, l hospitalité chaleureuse du personnel et la préparation faite avec cœur rendent chaque visite mémorable.
Hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Montreal, even in Canada.
The first step you take into Karin, you can see it's family owned. Small, cute tables, cute booths.
The mom is taking the orders while the son & father are in the back cooking & prepping. The food is amazing, honestly the best Japanese food I've had in Montreal.
The sushi is crazy good. The highlight for me was the sashimi. The quality of the fish is top notch. They serve different cuts of tuna & salmon at different levels of fattiness, & they literally melt in your mouth.
The tempura is amazing, & so is the bulgogi beef. I recommend the set menu to share if it's your first time, since you'll get to taste a bit of everything, have quality food, & leave with a full stomach.
If you like cheesecake, the matcha cheesecake is amazing. It's their grandma's recipe. Everything here is made with love & you can taste it.
10/10, you should try this place & you'll want to come back.
Really good restaurant if you want a delicious high quality japanese meal. The food & especially the sushis are of very high quality, you can even choose the specific part of the fish (e.g higher vs lower fat pieces for tuna). I discovered several fishes that I had never eaten in sushi. I highly recommend the sushi assortment (Combo sushi hakata or Kyoto) if you want to discover new flavors. If you're not a fan of sushi, they also serve delicious udon or soba noodles, & fried rice dishes like beef donburi. For dessert everything is delicious, but my favorite is the matcha japanese cheesecake ! The restaurant itself is also very cosy, you can have your own little cubicule, & you can also reserve for larger groups if your going with family or friends.
A gem of traditional Japanese cuisine, the service is good & the dishes are quality. I had the pleasure of trying the o-toro that melts in your mouth. The selection of nigiri was excellent, of great quality & freshness. If you have the opportunity to live the experience, I highly recommend it.
Oh well, in Montreal this is the restaurant I love the most. It's not cheap (especially if you want sake as well), but the dishes (all of them) are fantastic! For the main dish, Anguilles were highly recommended by my son & brother in law, & I was crazy about Yaki Udon. Miso soup is memorable, but what I died for was the kimchi. I couldn't believe that quality can exist, so you really need ti experience it if you go there.
a little gem in NDG, been walking in front of it for years. Familly owned & operated. Authentic food, good ambiance & good quality ingredients. highly recommended.
A True Gem - 30 Years of Incredible Food & Kindness
I've been coming here for over 30 years, & it's still hands down my absolute favorite sushi spot in the city. The food has always been consistently amazing - fresh, flavorful, & made with care. From the sushi & teriyaki to the bibimbap, even the soup & salad - everything is delicious.
They also make my favorite kimchi in all of Montréal, no question.
What makes this place even more special is the family who runs it. They're incredibly warm, kind, & welcoming. Ai is such a wonderful woman - you truly feel like you're part of the family every time you walk in.
Places like this are rare - consistent, comforting, & full of heart. I can't recommend it enough.
Another late review. Better late than never! What a fantastic surprise to find a great Japanese restaurant in Montreal. This is a family business; the people running it come from the same household. The owner was so lovely & friendly! We came here twice while staying in Montreal because we loved the food. Everything we had was so delicious! We had tempura, poke bowl, sonomono, sushi combo, vegetable yaki soba, bento box, & probably a bit more that I can't remember. I loved how they prepared the sonomono, even the tempura was well prepared using real Japanese ingredients. Yaki soba had the taste of Japanese spices. Best sushi in town! Please visit & try their food because it was excellent! The place is cute & successfully decorated with a Japanese-style design. We saw a lot of pretty items from Japan. Excellent food & service. Highly recommended!
Nous avons passé une agréable soirée au Karin. Le restaurant est tenu par la même famille depuis 38 ans, & cela se ressent dans l'ambiance chaleureuse. Nous avons eu une table pour 2 dans une petite maison, l'endroit était assez privatif & nous étions satisfaits.
La personne qui s'occupait de nous était très attentionnée & a su nous faire de bonnes suggestions.
La nourriture est arrivée assez rapidement, & le goût était incroyable! Les takoyakis fondaient en bouche, le poisson était de grande qualité & les bouillons étaient délicieux.
Les prix étaient également très raisonnables pour la qualité & les portions servies.
Je recommande fortement l'endroit & nous y retournerons pour sûr!
