Kazu est perçu comme une expérience japonaise authentique et dynamique, avec une ambiance izakaya, une cuisine soignée et un service rapide malgré un espace restreint et une file d'attente souvent longue. La carte affiche un mélange de plats traditionnels et de créations modernes, très appréciés pour leur saveur et leur équilibre, comme les ribs de boeuf, le curry japonais et les plats à partager, et le comptoir offre le plaisir de voir la cuisine en action. Malgré le flux constant de clients, la qualité reste généralement au rendez-vous et l'atmosphère chaude et animée ravit les amateurs de gastronomie japonaise. Les inconvénients principaux restent les attendre et les places limitées, avec parfois des portions jugées petites ou des choix qui ne plaisent pas à tous. Globalement, Kazu est décrit comme l'une des meilleures adresses japonaises de Montréal, à prix raisonnables et au caractère vraiment japonais, où l'attente vaut le coup et où la diversité du menu invite à l'exploration.
Kazu is a modern Japanese restaurant with a creative twist. The owner brilliantly combines traditional Japanese elements with Western cooking techniques, resulting in dishes that are both innovative & incredibly delicious.
If there's one downside, it's that there's almost always a line. But that just proves how much people love the food - it's so good that everyone is willing to wait for it. Definitely worth it!
Bit of a wait to get seated & the place is quite cramped, but service was great & attentive. We had the Bibimbap bowl (beef) & Katsu curry chicken - both tasted good albeit a bit underwhelming given all the great reviews. Would still visit again to try some other dishes
Love this little izakaya. Even throughout the pandemic, the quality of their food has never wavered. Solid consistency throughout the years, delivering delicious & even seasonal dishes in a super tiny, warm atmosphere. I've never been to Japan, but I guess this is the closest it'll feel to that here in Montreal.
Go with friends & order a bunch of dishes & just share, that's kind of the point. Prices are beyond reasonable. Staff is also super enthusiastic & helpful. If you're not into waiting outside in line, go at opening time to ensure you get a table or a place at the bar.
5/5 will be back for the 100th time at some point soon, I'm sure.
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.
I could eat here every day of the week. Yes the wait is very long but the service, the food & the drinks are incredible. Everything tasted fresh & the staff give the best service. I can't wait to go back. The price for ordering 3 dishes, 4 drinks for two people & a dessert was less than $100.
We enjoyed our experience very much! The food was delicious & it was enjoyable to watch the chefs prep dishes from our bar seats. Worth the wait in line! Very fair prices as well.
8 avr. 2025
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Tried the Vegetarian range at Kazu. We had Veg Bowl & Bibimbap Japanese style (veg).
We wanted to try the Japanese curry which was in the chef's list apart from the menu but it was out of stock. But no regrets, both the dishes were absolutely amazing. The sauces, both quite unique were rich in flavor & i would highly suggest you to try them. The tofu was very soft, felt fresh. The vegetables were quite nicely done, carrots were pickled & sesame seeds drizzled on top. On the bibimbap contained an egg nicely done, the rice tasted soooo good & overall very well worth it compared to the price. Both bowls were very big & imo one bowl could serve 2 people.
Kazu stays at a bar to it's high rating, especially the staff is awesome. Very polite , helpful, quick service & everything you wish in a restaurant.
The ambience is also unique. Feels like a hustling & bustling restaurant in Japan with songs, happy people & tasty dishes.
Definitely order the fried beans on the side.
We also had desserts , one cheesecake ice cream & one sake icecream. While the cheesecake icecream was the best (really soulful) in Montreal, the sake icecream was very unique & we tried it for the first time. It has vanilla ice cream with sake on the top. Which made it taste quite unique & definitely try it out if you love experimenting things.
In all, superb place, deserves 5 star ⭐ & the staff makes the place lovely.
A great place for dinner despite the long waiting list. They serve dishes very quickly after ordering. Their food has excellent presentation, but the portion on protein is a bit small. I would get more Salmon in my plate if I go to another Japanese restaurant. Price is fair. Beautiful Japanese style decoration in the restaurant. The seating space is a bit tight.
I got to dine in at this Japanese restaurant & the food was so delicious that I went back a few hours later to enjoy my second meal. Both times I had to wait around 20-30 minutes in line but it was worth the wait. Beef bibimbap was absolutely delicious, the beef was tender, moist & flavorful. Shrimp burger was super soft, ramen was big enough to share & the homemade tofu was ultra soft & delicious. Finally to end the meal, there is selection of ice cream flavors to choose from. I had the chocolate brioche & it was not too sweet. I enjoyed all the dishes that I got to try out from here, very fresh & authentic. Despite service being extremely busy, they were helpful & friendly.
The food was underwhelming as some of the dishes didn't match the price point. Service was fast at first but quickly fell behind once at capacity. There is a long line waiting outside, they try to serve you as fast as possible & get you out of there.
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The dishes were full of flavours & delicious. The place was a little cramped though, I was impressed by how the servers were able to move around in tight places with the big dishes. There's always a line up in front of the restaurant, so prepare to wait for at least 30 minutes to an hour. The 48 hours pork powl was conforting, delicious & even yummier with the curry sauce on. The fresh marinaded salad was great. The fresh raw tuna & salmon sashimi on vinegar rice & a side of salad was to die for, but the beef short ribs was definitely the highlight of the evening, it tasted heavenly. Will definitely come back to try their others dishes.
Was lucky to be able to eat inside without the lineup. Food is delicious, service is attentive. I was surprised by the price of the dishes, seems a lot more reasonable than anywhere else. All the dishes are full of flavour & light. The place is super cramped though, I was amazed by how the servers were able to move around tight places to serve dishes. Have been to there several times over the years & it never disappoints. The small space is a real problem but everything else is over expectations. Order to take out would be the best
There is a reason that there's always a lineup in front of this restaurant ! It's simply the best one in town! So flavourful & mouthwatering! We enjoy every single dishes! I especially love the beef carpaccio, the sashimis & the shrimp burgers. The wait is about 45 minutes depending on what time you arrive. They make their own soft ice cream which is extremely delicious!
25 juil. 2024
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This place is always packed so expect a long line. I ordered takeout instead & it was ready in 20mins. You can even call ahead to pick up your order & skip the line. They have a wall of specials for the week & all the dishes are so creative & unique. My favourite dishes were the fried green beans with truffle dip & the tuna salmon bowl! The eel hand rolls were also very tasty. The eggplant dip was a bit bland & from the other times I have eaten here it had been better. Maybe an off day. Will definitely be back for takeout!
This is a seriously fun place. Line ups are regular things & there's a reason for it. The place is unique. Menu specials on the wall. Dog earred menus. & some of the most original & interesting Japanese inspired dishes you'll ever have.
About as close to perfection as one can expect. Very gracious service. Great value for the flavour explosion & generous serving size. There are a lot of items on the wall that aren't in the printed menu, & they're often some of the best dishes. For 4 appetizers, two mains & 4 drinks, the total was about $150 all in & it's possible to have a great meal for significantly less. Truly a must try!
I had a perfect experience there. The dishes taste amazing, plus they look beautiful, come in good sized portions (they can look smaller in the pictures, but don't be fooled), & the price is good. The place has a nice decoration & atmosphere. On top of that, the staff is kind, efficient & they seem happy & motivated. I really loved Kazu, it deserves the fame!
