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.
Ich war zum ersten Mal japanisch essen - und ehrlich, ich bin begeistert! 🤩
Die Edamame als Vorspeise waren so gut, dass ich sie am liebsten zweimal bestellt hätte. Die Tofusuppe war richtig lecker, und sogar der Cheeseburger (ja, japanischer Cheeseburger!) war einfach himmlisch. 😋
Und die Kellner? Super freundlich - da hat einfach alles gepasst! ❤?
The food was really good & the drinks as well. A special thanks to our amazing waiter K. Who made sure the atmosphere feel warm & welcoming. All the food also taste fresh & made with love. 💜
Every time I go to Kazu, I am not disappointed! The food is delicious, the staff is so fast & so friendly. They take no reservations so go I've been in advance if you're hungry especially because this place is popular.😁
Sep 23, 2025
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Worth the wait- really good, fresh food. Busy kitchen, all hands on deck. You can see them cook & add the finishing touches to each dish, with careful precision. I waited 45 minutes, hopefully you get in before they close. I was seated by 8:50pm & they still seated a bit past their closing time of 9pm on Sundays.
J'ai adoré mon expérience dans ce restaurant ! La nourriture était vraiment exceptionnelle, savoureuse & bien présentée. Le personnel est accueillant & attentionné, & l'ambiance du lieu est très agréable. Franchement, je recommande vivement cet endroit, ça vaut le détour !
Aug 27, 2025
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Surprise. A friend refered restaurant. But the food quality was poor. As'sushi' or'sushi inspired' food, the fish is not fresh. Lots of low cost cabbage shred & low quality rice. I wouldn't call it anything related to sushi or Japanese foods. Long waiting line, but terrible food. Restaurant is typical downtown style, old, crowded, busy, etc. I suggest spend your money somewhere else. The food only looks nice, but taste a like wax, & cost way more than what it should be.
Excellent service, but the food is overrated. All 4 appetizers we tried (chicken yakitori, beef carpaccio, oysters, chirashi with salmon & tuna) tasted almost the same, with an overpowering vinegar flavor. It was not delicious.
Disappointing.
A truly amazing Izakaya in Montreal, great food & friendly staff, the only drawbacks are they have specific opening hours & always a long queue, plus you don't mind the crowded seating
Aug 22, 2025
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One of the best restaurants in Montréal. Amazing food. Great prices for the quality. Great ambiance, feels like you're in Japan. Would recommend a thousand percent!!
Nice place! I don't think I ordered the right things, because the cooked salmon I got was not my favourite. Seems like a really busy place so will go back & try some other menu items.
