Kitano Shokudo (Otto Bistro)
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Kitano Shokudo (Otto Bistro)
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed Today |
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Located in the heart of the plateau in Montreal,Otto Bistro 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!
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Reviews for Kitano Shokudo (Otto Bistro)
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Nicky
Absolutely fantastic! The service was great, & the food speaks for itself! Amazing balance of flavors & truly tasty food. Great variety of fish to try!View more
Malik
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.View more
Karen
Food is very good & chirashi bowl was fresh. The place is small so make sure to reserve before you go.View more
Darien
Small spot, with incredible food. Totally blown away by the quality.
Also the vibe is immaculateView more
Camille
the duck confit was absolutely memorable as well as the gorgeous sashimi platter. worth a try !View more
Aistis
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 foreveView more
Aliclou
C'était superbe.
L'ambiance intime, la nourriture excellente (point d'honneur sur le ramen du jour ainsi que les sashimis).
Nous reviendrons :-)View more
Alexis
restaurant absolument incroyable,
. Du service à l'ambiance en passant par l'assiette! Mapo tofu, carrément divin, le meilleur à vie.
À visiter absolument!
Merci pour ce bon repas 🤙🏽🤙🏽View more
Jess
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.View more
Jess
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.View more
Lolita
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!View more
Evelyn
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.View more
Victor
By far the best quality food I've had in a while! Ingredients are amazing, especially the fish, but the chef is also exceptional!View more
Alexander
Authentic Japanese experience where the food is just fantastic. The service is excellent as well - all in a cozy environment. A true neighbourhood gem.View more
Assia
Exceptional high-quality dishes. The sashimi melts in your mouth, the gizzards are tender & "earthy". Really appreciated the originality of the ground boar+tofu dish - nicely spicy with strong lemongrass-y aftertaste. They didn't have matcha tiramisu so had to settle with the custard which was nice & silky, but just not that special. Will be back!View more
Daniel
One of the best Japanese restaurants I've had in quite a while, although the amazingly high quality of ingredients & cooking techniques (for all traditional Japanese, fusion, & entirely Western dishes) were beset by the rather small portion sizes. The stars of the show were both the chirashi & à la carte sashimi orders. Every slice was decently thick, at a suitable cool temperature, & was cleaned appropriately with not a single bone or fish scale in sight. The short-grain rice was perfectly executed, al dente & seasoned just right. Would highly recommend the chu-toro tuna belly, rich but delicate & melt-in-your-mouth. The sudachi lime, shiso leaf & shiso microgreens were a nice touch for the sashimi, & so were the crisp nori laver squares for the chirashi. The sea urchin & salmon roe mazemen (which I assume is part of a limited time-only special menu) was delightfully creamy, & while the sea urchin was not raw (& appeared to be either cooked or tinned), it paired surprisingly well with the springy alkaline noodles coated in a carbonara-esque sauce that was not too heavy. The confit duck (?) gizzards (also part of the special menu) were remarkably well-done. Tender but not overcooked, fully immersed with herby undertones, & the parmesan on top was balanced by a refreshing zing of lemon. The seasoning elevated the natural umami of the gizzards while not masking it entirely. I finished every single drop of the remaining emulsified sauces at the bottom of the plate. The waiter was very helpful & attentive, & made me feel at home. Service was understandably a bit slow as it was only one person servicing a fully-packed room, but the food arrived at the right temperature & at acceptable intervals.View more
Marc
The Fish whisperer!!!! The best omasake i have ever had in my life!!! Insane!!! out of this world !!! You are an artist my friendView more
Isabelle
Petit resto populaire! Mieux de réserver! Les nouilles vert épicé & les nouilles aux champignons un régal! Cuisine japonaise créative.View more
Clarine
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.View more