Kazu brille comme un izakaya authentique à Montréal, offrant des plats savoureux et soigneusement préparés avec une touche créative qui mêle techniques japonaises traditionnelles et influences occidentales; le menu propose des portions généreuses, un excellent rapport qualité-prix et des spécialités comme le katsu curry, avec une cuisine servie au bar que l'on peut admirer en action; l'ambiance est animée, chaleureuse et intime avec un personnel amical et attentif, mais des files d'attente persistent et les places assises sont limitées, surtout les soirs chargés, et certains commentaires signalent une certaine variabilité du service; globalement, il s'agit d'un des meilleurs spots japonais en ville et l'attente en vaut la peine pour beaucoup.
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.
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.
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.
Really fresh & tasty food, friendly staff, with extra seasonal menu items on the walls that are delicious No reservations, but the earlier you get there the less wait there will be (we waited for about 10min for Thursday 6pm)
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.
9 nov. 2024
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Must visit if you're in Montreal. It's one of our go-to restaurant. There's always a line to get in, but it's definitely worth the wait. The food is amazing & the chef is always happy to see you!
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.
J'ai eu l'impression de voyager au Japon! La nourriture était excellente. Le service l'était aussi. Mon seul soucis c'est qu'il y avait trop de choix & je voulais tout prendre. (un faux problème en soit) Un petit truc : arrivez proche de l'ouverture!
