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Kazu

Inspired Japanese eats, from house made tofu to shrimp burgers, in a cozy nook with an open kitchen.
Downtown
4.7$$
CLOSEDOpens Thursday at 5 pm
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Kazu Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
JapaneseAsianRamenSoupsBurgersIzakaya / Japanese Pub

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Reviews for Kazu

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Review Summary

Kazu shines as an authentic izakaya in Montreal, delivering flavorful, carefully prepared dishes with a creative twist that blends traditional Japanese technique with Western influences; the menu offers generous portions, great value, and standout items like katsu curry and a range of bar-side dishes you can watch being prepared; the atmosphere is lively, warm, and intimate with friendly, attentive staff, though expect long lines and limited seating, especially on busy nights, and some comments note crowding and occasional variability in service; overall it feels like one of the city’s top Japanese spots and worth the wait for many.
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The food is very very authentic! Love the subtle flavors! The restaurant itself is very small, packed & the poor staff seemed overwhelmed.

Dec 23, 2023
on Google

This is by far the best Japanese food we've ever had! Authentic, rich flavours, kind service, & a special atmosphere. Worth the wait in line any day!! Kazu is a genius!

Nov 5, 2023
on Google
BigTobacco
1 Review
5.0

Me & my girlfriend went to Japan this June & gorged ourselves on Raman in Kyoto & Sushi in Tokyo. Two weeks after we returned we were desperately Japan-Sick & craved another Japanese experience. Kazu is probably the closest you can be to Japan while staying in Montreal. You can read the 40 other reviews & it's pretty clear the food is amazing & I agree, but let me add that the eating experience is authentic Japanese. It's something special. A must-visit.

Sep 21, 2014
ulysse333
47 Reviews
4.0

Resto japonais tout en contrastes, avec un look "reto-bar de ruelle" & des plats d'une finesse & d'une authenticité exemplaires. Les poissons sont toujours frais & savoureux.

Le service est ok: ils font ce qu'ils peuvent avec un espace réduit & des files d'attente tous les soirs. Quand le "hype" autour de cet endroit va se calmer, ça va être encore mieux. Par contre, vu la qualité de ce qu'ils servent, les files d'attente ne sont pas près de finir...

May 5, 2014
Foodie
2 Reviews
3.0

I am Japanese descent & we heard Kazu has an authentic Japanese Food. Well, the staff are Japanese but the food is pretty westernised. So I wouldn't say they are authentic Japanese food. The taste & presentation was good.

Jun 18, 2013