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Kitano Shokudo
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Kitano Shokudo

Authentic Japanese restaurant
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$ & $$$
OPEN11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Kitano Shokudo Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Located in the heart of the plateau in Montreal, Kitano Shokudo is a cozy and delightful Japanese restaurant that serves you quality handmade dishes, amazing unique sakes and wines as well remarkable service. This amazing bistro gives you a Japanese experience that you won’t want to miss!

At Chef Hiroshi Kitano’s Plateau restaurant, precise technique meets inventive twists on classic Japanese dishes. Made with top-tier local and Japanese ingredients, the fresh fish donburi and chirashi bowls stand out as some of the city's finest, while dishes like the uni carbonara, which weave in French and Italian influences, leave a lasting impression.

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Reviews for Kitano Shokudo

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Review Summary

Kitano Shokudo is described as one of the city’s top Japanese spots, known for fresh, authentic flavors and a fish-forward menu that includes sashimi, chirashi, uni pastas, and a range of mazemen and ramen. Dishes like maguro don, miso soup, duck mazemen, mushroom mazemen, crab mazemen, and mapo tofu are highlighted for balance, creativity, and depth, with sashimi and presentation often singled out as exceptional. The dining room is noted as intimate and cozy, with a minimalist wooden interior and pleasant music, while the staff are praised for friendly, attentive service that feels personal. The sake selection is praised for pairing well with meals and the overall experience is described as warm and memorable. Some reviews mention small portions for the price and occasional slower service when crowded, underscoring the value of making a reservation at this tiny two-person operation. Overall, Kitano Shokudo is seen as a standout destination for authentic Japanese cuisine in Montreal, delivering high quality ingredients, thoughtful cooking, and a vibe that keeps locals and visitors coming back for the reliable flavor and atmosphere.
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Petit resto populaire! Mieux de réserver! Les nouilles vert épicé & les nouilles aux champignons un régal! Cuisine japonaise créative.

Dec 28, 2024
on Google

Kitano Shokudo is truly one of the best in Montreal. This two man show restaurant takes great care in the quality of their ingredients. The sake selection is also on par with the food & they know to recommend what would fit best with your meal or your preferences. I usualy get their sushi or sashimi since the quality is not something you find on every corner in Montreal but everything is excellent. The staff is impossible to dislike as well as their food. Do yourself a favor & go try this Japanese restaurant for a traditional japanese taste with a twist.

Dec 22, 2024
on Google

Impeccable ❤️

Dec 10, 2024
on Google

Food was very good (esp. the nigiri, really well done), but ridiculously overpriced.

Nov 26, 2024
on Google

中午的拉面太棒了

Nov 21, 2024
on Google

Matcha ridiculement petit pour le prix. Mais il est bon.

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

Resto japonais qui fait changement des izakayas. Spécialité de ramen sans bouillon, à essayer! Bons choix de sakés.

Oct 24, 2024
on Google

Highly recommend! You might passed by a few times & missed it, the same as we did (part of its magic). But the moment we noticed it, we had to try. The first thing is that when you come in you smell, & the smell in this restaurant is so tasty.. that you can't wait to try ;) Everything was delicious & very fresh! ( make a reservation, the restaurant is quite small & gets really busy)

Oct 22, 2024
on Google
5.0

Wow. Came for lunch & were seated right away Actually insane meal, every flavor was absolutely rich & wonderful Me & my sister shared the Chirashi, salade de pieuvre, croquettes, & mushroom pasta & was the perfect amount of food. Came to $100+ $20tip The croquettes & the mushroom pasta were the absolute stars but everything was delish Great atmosphere & music, cozy vibes Super attentive & timely service by our British waiter Literally loved every aspect of this meal & restaurant, no complaints Will be coming back :)

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

Delish! The duck confit was amazing. Chirashi was so good & so fresh. We walked right past the restaurant when looking for it. It's easy to miss. It's very homey & unassuming. Highly recommend the amazing food..

Oct 12, 2024
on Google

The food was definitely good & may be worth (or not) the premium you pay. The ingredients that were used were of the utmost quality but the portions are just way too small. I would have to think that spending 80$ per person (no alcohol) would allow you to at least walk out of there content & not going straight to the sandwich joint 2-3 corners further.

Oct 9, 2024
on Google

Ridiculously delicious. First, it is a small, intimate setting with such good energy & service. I was lucky to rest here without a reservation. I ordered the duck mazeman & it was like fried chicken with delicious dry noodles & ufff it was just so good. There was a waiter & a cook for the whole restaurant & they both did their thing! I had to tip above 20% Really really so so so so so good! Also, the music was good. Just really caring & cautious with the service. I can't recommend enough.

Oct 8, 2024
on Google

Nice restaurant. Delicious dishes & sake. Great place for date night.

Sep 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

Highly recommend, the chef is so focused, seeks exceptional excellence in everything he does. A must try.

Sep 13, 2024
on Google

Everything was delicious & the place feels very authentic!! Loved the atmosphere & had a great night.

Sep 10, 2024
on Google

Amazing food & the waiter was nice !

Aug 26, 2024
on Google
4.0

A cute little place that I've passed by a dozen times on Mont Royal & never noticed, until a friend in the neighbourhood said we had to try it, his favorite Japanese restaurant in Montreal. We had the sashimi for two (very fresh & tasty, although a little lacking on presentation), & the brussel sprouts smothered (in a good way) in a soy-balsamic sauce. Then we had the wild boar mapo-tofu, very good although the portions were small. Having a little more atmosphere & a friendlier vibe would contribute a lot to this place.

Aug 3, 2024
on Google

Mon meilleur restaurant japonais à Montréal. Le thon est incroyable. Si je pouvais, je mangerais ça tous les jours. Dédicace pour le Maguro don

Aug 2, 2024
on Google

The best meal I had in Montreal. We couldn't get reservations online so showed up when they opened & were able to get seats, it filled up soon after. We got the ramen, curry & a salad & even though it sounds simple, the flavors were so balanced & delicious. It's not a super fancy place but the quality of the ingredients & food was on par with or better than a lot of fine dining places. So happy to have tried this place!

Jul 14, 2024
on Google

A hidden gem - Small restaurant with amazing, unique dishes. Loved the octopus salad & the Japanese curry.

Jul 4, 2024
on Google