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.
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.
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.
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The food was very tasty & the waitress very kind & helpful. There might be a long line due to the few places available but it's definitely worth it! It's mostly a place where you will want to try multiple meals, as the quantities are not very large. The quality however is definitely there & it's one of the best quality/price ratio in Montreal. As a Frenchmen, I also believe that it's one of the few places where the tips are not expected but earned, & therefore deserved 😄
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
Always an excellent meal at Kazu! The wait might be long (1 hour last Sunday when arriving at 6:30pm), so plan to go when you aren't starving, but it is so so worth it. The ingredients are such high quality & so fresh, & the prices are very reasonable for the portions. Makes you feel like you entered a family-run izakaya in Japan, where the staff is so friendly. My recommendations would include the toro don with ikura & hotate (people came to us to ask what we ordered because of how good it looks, & the taste matches the appearance! salmon don is also very good) as well as the grilled octopus legs (grilled to perfection). Homemade tofu is very tasty if you are looking for a vegetarian option.
I opted to eat outside & almost went to the closed restaurant right next to it. But this food was unparalleled the best take out I have ever had especially Asian food. The service is impressive to say the least. I loved it & would give it a 6/10 the prices are also good for the food you are getting.
This restaurant is a must try!! It was some of the best food I've ever had!! It's a tiny place, they're only open half the week, & they don't take reservations. Because of this, I was warned about how busy they get so I lined up at 4:30/4:45 to get in. They were really nice & let you sit early if your whole party is there. I'm so glad I did because it completely filled up by just after 5, & there was a line out the door. They have tiny tables all shoved together so there's very little space. No high chairs but they do have a booster seat. There's a menu but most items are actually written on pieces of paper all over the walls. I recommend that you try a lot of different things, though honestly the portions are very generous for the price. We had the deep fried green beans with truffle mayo, the 48 hour pork with curry, the homemade tofu (only available on Sundays), the shrimp burger, the onigiri (see picture), & the salmon/tuna sashimi plate (can't remember what it was called, something zushi - see picture). Everything was really good, but the beans, pork/curry, & shrimp burger were AMAZING. Life changing. The only things I found disappointing were the onigiri (nothing inside, just rice balls with a layer of some kind of pate under them, I assume salmon - I'm used to onigiri with salmon or whatever inside) & we also had some ice cream for dessert which wasn't all that great (the one with cheese & cookie crumbs & the cherry blossom one - neither were worth the price though cheese on ice cream is interesting). The service was okay, they were very friendly but you could tell they were a bit overwhelmed & the ice cream took forever to come. Otherwise food generally came out quite quickly (we barely had enough room on the table for everything). The price was very reasonable for how good (most) of the food was. I will definitely be going again!
19 juin 2024
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Despite the long line-up, everything about this place is a gold! fantastic food, humble prices, authentic vibe. Recommend to go 5-10 mins prior to the opening to avoid the line:)
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
A great izakaya with excellent price points. I've come to this place when it was first opened & I am glad to see this place has not only kept up with the quality expanded their operation as well. Between the 2 of us, we ordered 3 entrées, 1 yakitori & shared a dessert & the check came to $67 before tips. Excellent food & value. One girl was rather abrupt with her attitude but everyone else was nice & friendly.
Kazu is an absolute gem. Easily the most authentic Japanese cuisine in the entire city. The place has a small Tokyo bar style atmosphere & is complemented well by absolutely sublime service. Seriously, every server is attentive, smiling, & they move with the speed of sound. The food is incredible. My wife & I have been to Japan twice now & this food comes closest to getting us so nostalgic & excited to go back. It's comforting, warm, & delicious. Best part is the price! For four shared appetizers, two mains, 4 shots of yuzu sake, & 1 ginger Sapporo, I was floored to see the bill be just over $100. We were so stuffed we even took a doggie bag. So incredibly worth it! Yes, the lines can often be long, but I now see exactly why this is the case. This was a phenomenal experience & looking forward to coming back soon.
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Really fun Izakaya with delicious food. I really loved their chicken curry & the yakitori. The atmosphere was upbeat with very fun decor. The service was super fast. The food is really reasonably priced too, particularly for the high quality. Get there early at opening times as even at 5:04 when they opened at 5:00pm we had to wait in line for a table.
One of montreal's rare gems. The food is phenomenal, & very reasonably priced. You can easily have an amazing time for two under 100$. We sat at the bar facing the open-air kitchen. It was a treat to observe them prepare the food, & it left us salivating while waiting for ours.
If you do not mind waiting in line, big recommendation! If you go early to beat the line, even better! Atmosphere was amazing, food was amazing, & the service was so quick, friendly & kind! Price range was alright, too! We got seated right away for two, however, we came a bit early, just before their opening time. We bought four items, which totaled $105 with tips included! Without tips was $90. Highly recommend this place!
5 nov. 2023
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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!
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!
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
Excellent food. I have never been disappointed. The shrimp burger & sashimi are my particular favourites, & I have enjoyed the pork neck as well. Note that for the size of the portions, though, the prices are rather high.
The only thing is: expect to eat quickly & to wait since reservations are not a possibility.
