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.
This is the best authentic Japanese restaurant ever!!! The food 10/10, the service 10/10 the only downside is the wait to get in but that's how you know the place is worth it (s.n. they don't do reservations)
11 mars 2025
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Kazu is undeniably one of Montreal's premier Japanese dining experiences.
Upon entering, you're greeted by a cozy, warm, & traditional ambiance. The staff exemplify Japanese hospitality, being attentive, polite, & eager to address any inquiries. The menu strikes a perfect balance, offering a diverse selection without overwhelming patrons. Notably, the menu is creatively displayed on a collection of papers affixed to the wall, adding to the restaurant's charm.
Every dish we sampled was impeccably presented & delectable, reinforcing the notion that there are no wrong choices at Kazu.
In short, Kazu offers an authentic & memorable Japanese dining experience in Montreal. I wholeheartedly recommend it without hesitation.
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.
A bit if not a lot disappointed: I ordered a chirashi dish, but ended up with a carpaccio instead, which surprised me. While the flavors were ok, this was not what I expected/wanted at all. I also got the yuzu sake cocktail, which did not state it was fizzy, something I can't drink so I just handed it to my friend… honestly I wouldn't wait to get in cause there are tons of nice nice Japanese restaurants that aren't as packed & loud, although the waitresses were super nice :)
Haven't been there for a few years but this is by far my favourite Japanese restaurant in Montreal. Recommend without any hesitation! Prices are fair given extreme quality. Chef is an as! Staff always friendly. Japanese tavern ambience so expect to be seated tight closed to other guests. Amazing experience, always.
23 janv. 2025
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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.
I FINALLY went to Kazu last night & it was one of the best dinners I've had in Montreal. We ate so much & yet didn't feel heavy, actually felt nourished & happy :) We got soft tofu salad with Kimchi dressing, pancake w. Shrimp, grilled Seabass & Kalbi for just the two of us. & house warm house Sake to wash it all down. De-licious! Totally worth the 40 min wait in line. The servers were awesome & I even got to practice some Japanese with them. Highly recommend this eatery.
After years we finally made it to Kazu & boy, it is indeed worth the hype & the wait outside in line. If you're looking for authentic Japanese food which is priced so fair (especially compared to other Montreal restaurants!) this is it. 10/10 everything we tried was delicious & authentic. We had several shared starters, main & desserts & loved everything.
Hands down one of the best authentic Japanese izakaya places I've been to. The owner was extremely friendly & courteous, & you can clearly see that come through with his team members, food & service. Congrats to the Kazu team. A must visit if you're in Montreal... the lineup out the door speaks for itself. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in Montreal.
8 nov. 2024
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Great food, atmosphere & staff. Really wide selection. I came solo & sat at a bar stool. You could see everyone was really working well together & staff genuinely lovely. Food was just delicious 👌 good quality, fresh Japanese food
We enjoyed this little Japanese restaurant in June 2024. The food was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is different & a little chaotic but it adds to the experience. The menu is on yellow pieces of paper scatter throughout the walls (the regular menu wasn't even necessary). We tried the pig cheeks, the shrimp toast, the gyozas, beef, sashimi, fish & more. Each dish was better than the next. & you have to try the cheesecake ice cream. Lauren (our server) was like a Ninja.. always there to help even when you didn't expect it. & the staffs ability to muti task on such a chaotic environment was impressive. They were all very thankful & all smiles. It is a small restaurant with some bar seating where you can watch them cook. Be prepared to wait as they do not take reservations & they will seat you based on the number of people on your party & what is available at the moment...so others who have smaller or the exact number they need will go ahead of you regardless of when you got there. We waited about an hour on a friday night for 5 of us, but tables for 2 waited maybe 20 minutes. We would not hesitate to go back. The food, the staff & the overall experience was great. If you want a normal night out at a Japanese restaurant, this isn't it. But it will be worth the patience & adjustment to their methods... the food & the staff speak for themselves.
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.
