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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$$
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Kazu Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Kazu

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Review Summary

Kazu is described as a busy, intimate Japanese izakaya in Montreal where traditional flavors meet a creative twist, with many dishes prepared right in front of diners at the bar and a lively, authentically Japanese atmosphere. The menu is large and wall postings keep things interesting, and while the space is small and lines can be long, the consensus is that the quality, freshness and value make the wait worthwhile. Dishes like beef short ribs, curry, sashimi, and a variety of small plates are repeatedly praised for depth of flavor and thoughtful preparation, with some items singled out as standout favorites and others noted as less compelling or pricier. The staff are consistently described as fast, friendly and attentive, and the kitchen’s in‑view hustle adds to the appeal, a highlight that keeps guests returning. A common refrain is that Kazu delivers an authentic Japanese dining experience in Montreal, offering a distinctive vibe and dependable, high quality food, even for those willing to queue at opening and endure limited seating.
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Definitely will frequent this location again. Everything was near perfect. There are many dishes on their Instagram account I'd like to try.
Incidentally, if you're not familiar with this type of dishes their IG account is a great guide.

Oct 14, 2023
on Google

You know a place is good if you see a lineup. Don’t let that deter you though; Kazu is worth the wait as their food is so tasty at very reasonable prices.

My sister & I arrived around 7:15 PM on a Sunday night & waited about half an hour to be seated. The service was great & the food was delicious. We were seated at the bar & were concerned with the table space as we ordered a ton of dishes. Surprisingly, everything fit & the pace of the food coming out was perfectly timed. We may be small girls but we have big appetites so we cleared those plates. No crumbs we will be back!

Oct 8, 2023
on Google

Best Japanese Izakaya restaurant I’ve been to! They have lots of seasonal dishes aside from the menu. The food were all savoury & delicious. Only thing was that the line is quite long. If you can wait then the food worth it all!

Sep 6, 2023
on Google

Yummy Japanese food for very affordable prices, for some reason there are a lot of potatoes in a lot of their dishes which was a little surprise & obviously a little wait to get it

Sep 3, 2023
on Google
Krakken
2 Reviews
3.0

Wife & I go to Kazu whenever we come to Montreal. We agree the food has gone down in quality & quantity (albeit the huge amount of the same salad on every dish) but pricing has gone up.
Kazu seems to be riding the wave. You'd be a fool not to see there's no more genuine interest in the cooking anymore. The place is dirty, the dishes have missing bits & the menu written on yellow papers stamped on the wall doesn't look cute anymore. The waitress said those were not regular items & in some cases, seasonal. Well, if you pay attention, they're pretty much the same.

Jun 24, 2017
Foodie
1 Review
5.0

We have been going to this restaurant since it first opened & we always enjoy our meal. Some of our favorite dishes are the shrimp okonomiyaki (amazing) & the salmon salmon bowl. We have recommended this restaurant to many people & everyone has enjoyed it as well. There can be quite a wait at the door but it is worth while. The restaurant is very small, but the meals come out quickly which means there is a fast turnover. The bar seats are great, you get to watch the chefs prepare the meals in front of you. Great service with a smile & excellent food!

Aug 1, 2014
Foodie
7 Reviews
4.5

What to eat, what to eat, what to eat? Not only did everything on the menu sound like it belonged in my belly, but seeing the dishes whiz by only added to the I-must-eat-everything-eyes-bigger-than-stomach thing. In the end, our helpful, friendly, & efficient server aided my wide-eyed over-excitement & guided me towards my friend, the grilled octopus leg. My Kazu-veteran chum chose the grilled beef with rice & salad. B-I-N-G-O homies. In an ideal world we would have ordered entrées & lounged with drinks, but 1) I just don't know how to be that hungry at 5:30, 2) we had a movie to catch, & 3) the ever-growing line-up of people eyeing your gluttony with restless disdain does not make for a lounge-worthy situation.

For full review, please visit: http://winedinemontreal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/kazu-1862-sainte-catherine-ouest.html

Apr 9, 2013