Kitano Shokudo propose une sélection ciblée de plats réconfortants japonais conçus pour mettre en valeur les techniques et les profils de saveurs traditionnels. Le menu se concentre sur des offres essentielles telles que les bols donburi, les ramen savoureux et diverses petites assiettes qui privilégient les ingrédients frais. Les convives découvrent un intérieur minimaliste et épuré qui met l'accent sur l'utilité et l'efficacité dans tout l'espace de restauration. Chaque plat reflète un dévouement aux méthodes de préparation authentiques couramment associées aux établissements urbains décontractés à travers le Japon. La cuisine produit des assiettes constantes caractérisées par un assaisonnement équilibré et un contraste de textures sans recourir à des garnitures inutiles. Les clients choisissent parmi une variété d'incontournables asiatiques misant sur la rapidité et la qualité. Cet établissement sert de point de chute pour ceux recherchant des recettes fiables exécutées avec précision.
Kitano Shokudo est une adresse montréalaise intime et très appréciée pour sa cuisine fusion japonaise authentique et son atmosphère minimaliste et chaleureuse. Les clients vantent régulièrement la qualité exceptionnelle des sashimis frais, du mazemen au canard et de la carbonara à l'oursin, soulignant souvent la présentation soignée et les saveurs vibrantes de chaque plat. Bien que l'établissement soit géré par une petite équipe, ce qui entraîne parfois des temps d'attente, de nombreux convives considèrent que le service personnalisé et le souci du détail font partie du charme unique du restaurant. Malgré quelques remarques sur les prix élevés et le nombre limité de places, l'expérience culinaire et le savoir-faire raffiné en font un choix incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent une cuisine japonaise de haute qualité préparée avec soin.
The portions were petty & stingy.
was thinking about, maybe the ingredients were so premium that causing the portions so tiny? & a staff told us that their fish is from Mexico. Honestly the taste was not bad while we were a little bit surprised when being told the fish/sashimi was not from Japan, as the prices were on the high side. Customer service was not impressive & the music was too loud.
Quelle magnifique découverte sur l'avenue Mont-Royal. Tout ce que nous avons goûté était absolument délicieux & préparé avec un soin évident.
La présentation des plats est tout simplement superbe, comme en témoigne la vaisselle en céramique unique utilisée pour servir le sashimi. Chaque bouchée était fraîche & pleine de saveurs. Nous avons passé une excellente soirée & nous reviendrons très certainement bientôt.
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We ordered the miso soup, chicken karaage, 8-piece sashimi platter, Hokkaido uni mazemen, & a maguro don.
The miso soup was average & nothing memorable. The chicken karaage was probably the best dish of the night.
As for the sashimi platter, the quality was fairly standard & didn't stand out in any way. The maguro don was the biggest disappointment. The rice was too hard for my taste, & the tuna was very ordinary. For $42, I was hoping for at least a little toro, but this tuna looked like it was training for a bodybuilding competition-so lean that not a single gram of fat seemed to survive. On top of that, the portion was surprisingly small. I honestly can't believe they serve such a limited amount of fish at this price point, especially given the average quality.
The Hokkaido uni mazemen didn't feel well balanced. The uni was fresh & creamy, but the green onions came in like they had something to prove. Rather than working together, the two flavors spent the entire meal arguing in my mouth.
I have a very small appetite, so it doesn't take much to fill me up. Somehow, after spending $200 here, I still left hungry.
Plus, there were only two people working at that time, one host & one cook. Super slow & no service at all.
Overall, the food was ok, but nowhere near good enough to justify the prices. There are many better Japanese restaurants in the city offering superior quality & value.
The restaurant is run by 2 people. The chef & the waiter. The waiter was nice & friendly but expect some delays with the plates when the restaurant is full, which is completely understandable.
The miso soup was delicious, the toro sashimi was fresh & good too (presentation was bad though). The maguro futomaki was so average, overrated & took so much time to be served to us. The octopus salad was below average & the octopus was overcooked, I would give that a 4/10. The karaage was the worst fried chicken I have ever had. I have never had this level of oil dripping fried chicken ever, a 2/10 for being just edible.
An extremely disappointing experience.
The best sashimi value for your money....the tuna maki roll is a mix of tuna cuts & the closest thing to eating at fish market in Japan. Noodles are also always perfect & the octopus salad is a great balanced bite to start a meal
First dish was the Karage (fried chicken): $9 ($3 a piece) 8/10 nice tender & felt like a wonton based on the coating.
Chirashi: $42 lots of different types of sashimi & soy rice with salmon roe. 8/10
Uni Mazemen: $58 Uni with salmon roe, chili oil, fried scallions was probably the main dish to try. Overall I give it an 7/10 nothing special, was creamy & oily a little too oily basically ruined the texture of all the ingredients combined. Had a nice kick & an umami flavour but definitely a bit disappointing based on the hype I read beforehand.
Futomaki of Bluefin tuna: the last dish & probably the best dish 9/10. Fish very fresh & the rolls held up well. $46
Overall 6.8/10 the experience lacked one waiter one chef, I will note the food was good but the value was not there for me. If you are looking for a place to try some good food & something maybe a little different than the norm & want to be left alone like at home this is a good spot. But if you are looking for a WOW factor in service & being wined & dined this isn't the spot. I wouldn't go again especially if you are at a price point of $120 a person for this kind of experience.
To add: being one waiter & one chef isn't to say that it's a bad thing but you can tell that it was awkward &'cold' as it felt like you were taking time away from the server when they should be there to really make it an experience for every party dinning there.
Everything was excellent. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, the service was attentive, & their chirashi is one of the best I've had. The portion size was just right - very satisfying without being overwhelming.
Incredible in all of the ways.
The miso was a hearty blend of seaweed & enoki, the brussel sprouts were super tasty, & the assorted sashimi was perfection. The yuzu tart was divinely decadent, & the sake recommendations fit beautifully in between it all. Fantastic service & atmosphere; such a gem
Hands down the best Japanese food!
The sashimi platter was amazing, we also enjoyed their miso soup, the uni carbonara & the mapo tofu.
Can't wait to return for more sashimi!
The waiter was nice & I love the cozy vibes.
