Situé au cœur du plateau à Montréal, Kitano Shokudo est un restaurant Japonais chaleureux et délicieux qui vous sert des plats faits à la main de qualité, des sakés et des vins uniques ainsi qu'un service remarquable. Ce bistro Incroyable vous offre une expérience Japonaise que vous ne voudrez pas manquer !
Les avis sur Kitano Shokudo convergent sur une cuisine japonaise authentique et une présentation soignée, avec des sashimis très frais, des chirashi généreux et des plats remarquables comme le mazemen au canard et un uni mazemen. L'ambiance est décrite comme intime et chaleureuse, le décor minimaliste et la musique agréable, et le service est percu comme attentif lorsque l'équipe est au complet. Le restaurant est petit et fonctionne en duo, ce qui peut donner une impression d'efficacité variable et laisser certains clients sur leur faim lors des services plus occupés; certaines expériences paraissent moyennes en raison d'un prix élevé par rapport à la taille des portions. Malgré cela, Kitano Shokudo est souvent considéré comme l'une des meilleures adresses japonaises de Montréal et mérite une réservation à l'avance, avec des plats qui plaisent par leur fraîcheur et leur équilibre des saveurs.
This restaurant has a casual but intimate vibe, with really excellent fish-forward dishes. Reservations are highly recommended, as it's in-demand & tiny - about 9 bar seats plus a few tables for small groups. The sole server accommodated folks without reservations as able, but those with reservations were given priority & generally had a less rushed experience. Service was attentive & efficient.
Loved everything. The food was excellent & fresh. Service was efficient & good for one server only. The spot is small but cozy, loved the fact the music wasn't too loud so we didn't have to scream to understand what the other person say. Because it's a small restaurant, it is mandatory to make a reservation. Like others said, it's a little gem to try!
came for random lunch, was pleasantly surprised by how GOOD everything was!! nice vibes too & great service
what we got:
duck leg confit mazemen $32
mushroom mazemen $24
chirashi bowl $38
kani hotate ikura don $46
so yeah everything was rly good. if i had to pick i would say chirashi bowl & mushroom mazemen were my top. the crab/scallop don was good too if you rly want crab but the chirashi bowl is less $$ with more variety & the tuna!! the rice is perfectly seasoned & w the wasabi & ikura w ur sashimi ugh perfect bite. the duck mazemen was okkk for me, but the mushroom mazemen just stood out way more, i feel like it had much more flavour & depth
Amazing place! The confit duck leg mazemen is simply incredible. The Chirashi is delicious & has lots of different types of fish. The food alone warrants 5 stars, & then on top of that the service is excellent, you never feel hurried, & the music is great. What a pleasant experience.
Absolutely fantastic! The service was great, & the food speaks for itself! Amazing balance of flavors & truly tasty food. Great variety of fish to try!
1 avr. 2025
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Was hesitant to put a review. This is the type of place so good you don't wanna share. A gem in this city. Hiroshi is a master at his craft while Sam charms you with his smile. Make sure to make a reservation, because it's no longer a secret.
Favourite spot in town. Food is always exceptional & the vibe is cozy & warm. Hiroshi & Sam are truly the best. I've probably been north of 20 times & it continues to blow my mind each & every time. Kitano Shokudo foreve
I mean, the place speaks for itself.
5 stars across the board. Hiroshi & Sam are the cherry on top. Always a treat whenever I go. Probably my favorite spot in the city.
20 févr. 2025
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Vibes: Live dj by the front window playing the smoothest mix of jazz & soul among plants & textiles. Intimate & homey decor. Four tables & a packed izakaya bar.
Food: the FOOD!!
The duck mazumen is decadent yall. Could have eaten a bowl of the noodles alone, so simply but richly seasoned with scallions, egg, onion. That duck skin is so fkn good I saved pieces for my last bite.
Tamago gohan (egg rice) was everything I needed. If you love egg rice or congee, this is an elevated must-get. Listed as'hotate ikura tamago ankake gohan' on the specials menu, it is fluffy rice nestled in a layer of pillowy dashi broth (more a sauce than a soup) with scallops, salmon roe, & the fluffiest scrambled egg. After days of traveling & rich food, this felt like a gift. Goes well with the phenomenal sake.
First time
coming back after the name change. The food is still fantastic.
The service is friendly & the atmosphere very pleasant. Definitely recommend this place to all japanese food lovers & we will be back to try more soon!
The Chirashi bowl was lovely (fatty tuna ftw & how was the rice so impossibly perfect), the soy sauce/balsamic vinegar fried brussel sprouts were a revelation... the bechamel-infused cod croquettes? Delightful. The duck magret finale elevated simple ramen to special place. Ise City native Hiroshi Kitano runs a tight kitchen & he singlehandedly makes this small resto shine. Now for the sigh. I was so excited to try the Japanese crab egg dish & patiently waited 15ish minutes when the server took the order of people who arrived easily 10-15 minutes after us first & I lost my chance (he crossed out the crab on our menu as soon as he took the late-comers' order, I accidentally let out an audible "noooo!"). My dining partner had to finally flag the server down for our order after he went to take care of yet another later-arrived table even though we were sitting right at the bar in front of him. (We were able to place our sake order as soon as we walked in though; it was placing the food order that took a while). At first, I thought, well things happen, but then the server religiously poured & repoured the duo's water & libations beside us but he didn't do that for us. Still gave him a good tip. Is spending $180 for 2 not enough to warrant the same level of service as the others? Ever notice that it's a big club & you ain't in it? I was excited to come here for weeks only to leave feeling deflated.
