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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 Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (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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Absolutely amazing. Automatically became a favorite due to the fast service, wonderful staff & mouth watering food. Delicious food, always fresh & at a wonderful price. I the lines can be long but they can be avoided if you come aliens 5:30, then you might wait only about 20 minutes. One of the best spots in the city, & a must try for anyone passing through Montréal

May 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

2024 January 4.5★ At time of writing, this restaurant is one of the top 10 Japanese restaurants in Montreal. Along with the fact this is a small tightly packed restaurant, you'll certainly need to wait. Though with the speed of the restaurant, it helps with the lineups. CARPACCIO DE BOUF $10 Very good with some citrus notes. Would order again. YAKITORI - chicken $5 for 2 Not bad, though not as juicy as expected. Would pass next time. OKONOMIYAKI $13 Crispy Japanese pancakes with shrimp. A good flavor. Lots of cabbage base. Topped off with greens. Great 4 person sharable appetizer. Special du jour $27 pork shoulder steak. Very very good. Perfectly charred, perfectly cooked. Tender & very flavorful. Paired with some greens, mash potatoes & fresh tomatoes, it was perfect. Would recommend. Ceviche $22.00 A mix of hot (deep fried shrimp) & cold items (mussels, tomatoes etc.) in a tangy tomato style sauce. It's not bad, but would pass next time. Right on one of the busy street, you'll see this amongst many others. This is one to try. Note: seating is tight. Room for up to about 22 Some Free Parking available on side streets.

Jan 20, 2024
on Google

Delightful meals! Explosion of flavors with subtile aromas between each bite. I particularly loved the carpaccio plate & japanese chicken curry. Freshness is always good to taste! My calpico matcha was also on point. Don't get fooled by 1st impression. The owner is very nice, humble & fun. Passion can be felt in each movement in the kitchen. Staff is attentive & quick. Clean place with great atmosphere, small tables are closed to each other - same intimacy as in Japan. Had a great night in good compagny! Go try it out. PS: Make sure to come early before the line-up.

Nov 1, 2023
on Google
Foodie
3 Reviews
5.0

One of the best Japanese restaurant in Montreal.

Staff are welcoming, nice & respect you as royal customer. Food is fresh & delicious. Portion kinda small, but quality & presentation are top notch. Their green tea is at it's best.

The only issue is, the restaurant is extremely small & really tight. best recommend for couples or maximum of 4 peoples. Or else you might have to wait outside in the line since this restaurant are well known for huge line up.

I love their food so much, that if they have a box of donation, I wouldn't mind giving them money so that they can get a bigger restaurant for bigger greater success.

Highly recommend, but beware of line up.

Feb 24, 2013