Kazu
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Kazu
Inspired Japanese eats, from house made tofu to shrimp burgers, in a cozy nook with an open kitchen.
Opens Thursday at 5 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed Today |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm - 9 pm |
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japanese(52) dishes(31) recommend(28) beef(24) salmon(22) bar(21) price(19) authentic(18) burger(17)Page 1 of 12 - 228 Reviews
Zijian
After 6 years, it's still Kazu that tastes the best for its price range. The atmosphere suits seasoned foodies. I order some appetizers & mains. The dishes come quickly & are served one after another, very suitable for two people to share.
Price-wise, with tax & tip, it came to $160 for two people, & even for two people who worked out, it was a bit too much food.
We ordered:
• Fried green beans ($12) - generous portion & delicious.
• Sashimi platter ($28) - tasty, but a bit small; just enough to get a taste.
• Lamb chops ($27) - very good, portion was on the smaller side.
• Pork shoulder ($27) - tasty & very large portion, but the center part of the meat was a bit dry.
• Squid salad ($16) - delicious, moderate portion.
• Beef heart ($12) - tasty, portion slightly small.
Overall, it was a very satisfying experience. The flavors were complex & high-end. The pace was fast, & the staff were warm, friendly, & eager to recommend dishes & drinks. At the bar there are hooks for bags under the table which is super convenient. We arrived at 5pm & didn't have to wait, but by the time we left at 6pm, a long line had already formed.View more
Nguyen
The place is really small with very limited seating, so even though the restaurant opens at 5:00, there's already a lineup outside. Usually when you see a long line, you expect the food to be amazing, right? But honestly, I didn't really get the hype (especially after seeing it all over TikTok). We ordered the Japanese curry & the grilled meat as an entrée, & after waiting more than 30 minutes, the food was just… okay. Pretty mid for me.
The atmosphere is very Japanese, & it's cool that you can sit at the counter & watch the chefs cook right in front of you. That part was a nice experience. But overall? I don't really understand the hype.View more
Olivier
I first thought this place was a little overrated but then I went again & loved it! My first time I ordered off the menu, however my second time I ordered mostly off the many options found on the wall & it was way better. The salmon bowl, potatoes & gravy & the ice cream were amazing!View more
Ece
Best of the best in Montreal. Go there at 4:30pm if you don't want to wait too long in line.View more
Janis
You have to arrive early & wait a bit in line but it is worth it!View more
Nathalie
The best Isakaya in town. Don't look anywhere else. No reservation, always a line-up but it is worth waiting & it goes fast anyway. The food is incredible. I've been coming for 15 years & it's my go to favorite place on earth ❤?View more
Priscila
The food was out of this world! Everything was really good. The place is bit tight but the food makes it super worth it :) also take a picture of the specials on the wall. I recommend getting there early, we arrived at 5:10 & we got the last table, the place was packed (they open at 5:00)View more
Rose
food is incredible, staff is incredibly nice & attentive, really great experience overall! i understand why there was a line out the dooView more
Rajeev
One of the best places for Japanese food in CanadaView more
Giovanni
Best Japa ever had. Salmon bowl huge. Tofu with kimchi sauce was extraordinary. Friendly & super smiley staff, great locationView more
RamonaRAD-718
2 Reviews
10* /5 :)
Always the best taste & dish presentation! We recommand cod dish & morue head ! The cod filet skin-on ( for me is an excellent choice to keep skin-on ) was incredible soft velvety, juisy texture, right cooking time....a dream. The grilled morue head also very juicy very far from dry, excellent size, sauce amazing, variety of salads. Excellent restaurant & no 1 in our hearts! Helpful, fast waitress. Unforgettable.
Marie
Bon plats à bon prix, atmosphère peu agréable. Je recommanderais plus du take out parce que c'est un resto relativement rapide, donc je n'irais plus là pour m'assoir & prendre mon temps. Nous avons attendu 1h pour une table. Nous ne savions pas non plus que nous pouvions commander les plats affichés sur les murs (ressemblent à des dessins d'enfants)… Nous aurions aimé savoir, car il y a une belle diversité. Bref, c'était correct sans plus.View more
Andres
Best restaurant in town without spending an arm & a leg. Service is incredible. They are fast, competent & really nice. Kazu is the guy with the yellow shirt in the kitchen, extremely nice guy. I recommend you sit in front of the kitchen. Its such a vibe eating & watching them cook. Its well worth the queue. If you don't want to wait, try to arrive 15 to 20 mins before they open.View more
Kyra
This place is 100% worth the wait! I had heard a lot of good things about this restaurant before trying it last week & it was definitely worth the hype. We went on a Friday at around 8:30 & got seated about an hour later. They gave us the menu while we were in line so we could be prepared to order right as we were seated. I started with the Yuzu cocktail & the egg drop soup which was very good. For an appetizer we had the chicken dumplings & the chicken skewers, also delicious! As a main course I had the beef short ribs & I would recommend those as well! The serving sizes were great for the price. Service was very fast too which makes up for the wait imo! Next time I will for sure try things on their menu on the wall. Great overall restuarant I will be going back!View more
Gloria
All of them were super good! Luckily we only waited around 10mins comparing to the general lines I saw before. Just go & try!View more
Nicolas
Pour moi le meilleur restaurant à Montréal!
La rapport qualité prix est excelent, l'attente parfois pénible en vaut vraiment la peine. Un restaurant authentique bien loin des restaurants de style tapas hors de prix & aux portions ridicules qui pullules en villes.
À essayer absolument!View more
Josh
Excellent food & extremely reasonable prices. There's a lineup outside but 1000% worth the wait.View more