Kazu se spécialise dans une cuisine japonaise authentique caractérisée par des profils de saveurs intenses et des ingrédients préparés avec soin. Le menu propose des plats signatures tels que des bols de poitrine de porc succulentes, des burgers aux crevettes riches et des ramen parfaitement assaisonnés qui constituent le cœur de son offre culinaire. Chaque plat témoigne d'un engagement envers les techniques traditionnelles tout en utilisant des protéines de haute qualité et des légumes frais de saison. Les clients découvrent un environnement compact et énergique où la cuisine ouverte permet d'observer directement le processus de cuisson. L'atmosphère demeure constamment animée, rappelant les stands typiques que l'on trouve dans tout Tokyo. Chaque préparation souligne des notes umami profondes grâce à des méthodes de cuisson et de grillage précises. Cet établissement propose une sélection ciblée de classiques japonais conçus pour un service rapide.
Kazu est largement reconnu comme un izakaya japonais authentique et dynamique à Montréal, apprécié pour ses plats exceptionnels, frais et savoureux. De nombreux convives soulignent la créativité du menu, en particulier les spéciaux saisonniers affichés sur les murs, ainsi que l'expérience unique de voir les chefs cuisiner devant eux au comptoir. Bien que le restaurant soit souvent décrit comme un espace petit, animé et parfois bruyant, et que l'attente soit inévitable en raison de l'absence de réservations, la majorité des visiteurs estiment que la grande qualité de la nourriture et le service chaleureux valent largement l'effort. Malgré des avis partagés sur la taille des portions et les prix, le consensus général souligne une expérience culinaire inoubliable et énergique qui capture l'essence d'un établissement japonais traditionnel.
Best restaurant in Montreal, we travel to Montreal at least twice a year to eat here! Get there before opening to avoid lineups, they don't take reservations. Highly recommend eating any of the raw stuff, tempura green beans are crack, the katsu curry was probably the best katsu I've ever had. Never had a bad meal here.only thing I wouldn't recommend is the tuna scrape as it's quite pricey for what you get. Wouldn't recommend for a group of more than 4 as it would be super tight, it's a small place.
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 !
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!!
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.
The food was out of this world! Everything was really good. The place is bit tight but the food makes it super worth it :) also take a picture of the specials on the wall. I recommend getting there early, we arrived at 5:10 & we got the last table, the place was packed (they open at 5:00)
10* /5 :)
Always the best taste & dish presentation! We recommand cod dish & morue head ! The cod filet skin-on ( for me is an excellent choice to keep skin-on ) was incredible soft velvety, juisy texture, right cooking time....a dream. The grilled morue head also very juicy very far from dry, excellent size, sauce amazing, variety of salads. Excellent restaurant & no 1 in our hearts! Helpful, fast waitress. Unforgettable.
Bon plats à bon prix, atmosphère peu agréable. Je recommanderais plus du take out parce que c'est un resto relativement rapide, donc je n'irais plus là pour m'assoir & prendre mon temps. Nous avons attendu 1h pour une table. Nous ne savions pas non plus que nous pouvions commander les plats affichés sur les murs (ressemblent à des dessins d'enfants)… Nous aurions aimé savoir, car il y a une belle diversité. Bref, c'était correct sans plus.
Best restaurant in town without spending an arm & a leg. Service is incredible. They are fast, competent & really nice. Kazu is the guy with the yellow shirt in the kitchen, extremely nice guy. I recommend you sit in front of the kitchen. Its such a vibe eating & watching them cook. Its well worth the queue. If you don't want to wait, try to arrive 15 to 20 mins before they open.
This place is 100% worth the wait! I had heard a lot of good things about this restaurant before trying it last week & it was definitely worth the hype. We went on a Friday at around 8:30 & got seated about an hour later. They gave us the menu while we were in line so we could be prepared to order right as we were seated. I started with the Yuzu cocktail & the egg drop soup which was very good. For an appetizer we had the chicken dumplings & the chicken skewers, also delicious! As a main course I had the beef short ribs & I would recommend those as well! The serving sizes were great for the price. Service was very fast too which makes up for the wait imo! Next time I will for sure try things on their menu on the wall. Great overall restuarant I will be going back!
