Kitano Shokudo

Didier

5.0

Lovely lunch, exceptional food & excellent service.

Alden

5.0

Good ingredients!

Loved their take on the mapo tofu

Chett

5.0

A Japanese bistro in the Plateau that executes its fusion dishes very well. The setting is cozy, intimate, & well-curated. We ordered the Spicy Green with Ikura Mazemen & the Duck Leg Confit Mazemen. Both mazemen were rich in flavour & depth - creamy yet well-balanced in seasoning. The duck meat in particular was exceptionally tender & juicy. The wait time is slightly on the longer side, but the quality of the ingredients & execution make it well worth it.

N.

5.0

The food was good & very freshly prepared. Portion sizes on the smaller size perhaps but the quality was very high. Small staff size & limited seating gave it a cozy, more European dining experience.

Trinh

3.0

The quality of the ingredients is amazing. The tuna was incredibly fresh, & the uni was fresh too. You can tell this restaurant is all about highlighting the natural flavor of the ingredients.

For me, though, everything was just too rich. I ordered the tuna roll (very fresh & big portion) & the pasta. The pasta & urchin had a very similar buttery, creamy flavor profile. After a few bites I felt full of the richness & couldn't finish the pasta. I wish there were a few more layers of flavor to balance it out. Personally I would love some yuzu/ponzu or soya on the side to help me cut through the richness & add another layer of flavor. 🥲

I'd recommend coming with at least one other person & sharing a few dishes. I think it's a better experience that way since the flavors are quite rich. If you enjoy tasting premium ingredients in their purest form, you'll probably love it. It just wasn't for me.

Ngoc

5.0

Tucked away just off busy Mont-Royal, Kitano Shokudo is a charming little spot that's well worth seeking out. We started with a few sashimi dishes, & everything was exceptionally fresh. The Beach Baker oysters were fantastic, flavorful, & beautifully balanced. Another standout was the maguro futomaki (bluefin tuna roll). The tuna practically melted in your mouth & paired perfectly with the lightly vinegared rice, making each bite feel simple yet refined.

We also tried the duck mazemen, which was a touch saltier than I personally prefer, but the real star of the meal was the uni carbonara. It was rich, creamy, & absolutely unforgettable. Overall, it was a fantastic meal, & I'd happily come back.

Karl

5.0

Très belle découverte juste à côté de chez nous. Ma copine a pris un latte & moi le poulet karaage. De retour du Japon, j'étais prêt à être exigeant, mais il était vraiment excellent : poulet ultra croustillant, bien assaisonné, riz parfaitement cuit & portions généreuses pour un prix très raisonnable. Probablement l'un des meilleurs karaage que j'ai mangés à Montréal.

Le service & l'ambiance sont bons, mais restent assez classiques. On a notamment dû aller chercher nos verres d'eau nous-mêmes. Malgré ce petit détail, l'expérience globale mérite largement 5 étoiles. On reviendra sans hésiter pour découvrir le reste de la carte.

Alfajor22

3.0

Duck confit noodle
Karaage
Futomaki

Everything was delicious,& the service was great!
We had a good time!

*2nd visit
Mushroom noodles
Karaage
Futomaki

Futomaki & Karaage were delicious.
Mashroom noodle was not bad, but it was small portion.
I shared Futomaki & Karaage, & we ate each noodle, but I'm not still satisfied.

MaryLittleCat

1.0

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.

Marcus

5.0

Love this place, really fresh for the sashimi , good oyster & blue fin tuna.