Kyodai Izakaya offers an authentic Japanese pub vibe with a cozy, lively atmosphere where fresh, flavorful small plates like takoyaki, gyoza, karaage, tataki, ramen and udon are served hot and nicely presented, paired with a varied sake and cocktail menu. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, helping guests feel at home and making meals feel special whether for a casual night out or celebration. The space, decor and music contribute to a welcoming character that many describe as transporting to Japan, while the menu delivers strong favorites and occasional standout dishes such as unagi udon, duck tataki and curry katsu. In short, Kyodai Izakaya is a dependable go-to for tasty Japanese tapas, great drinks and a memorable, convivial dining experience.
Amazing food, quick service & great vibes. It feels like going through a portal to Tokyo, Japan. (I've been to it so believe me when I say that). Also the server named Eddy was just exceptionally thoughtful & helped us find a table with only 30 min before the start of a movie & helped us get served very quickly. Although the place was full, he remembered our time limit & also came to ask if everything was okay throughout the experience. 100% would recommend & go again soon.
Food was poor. Absolutely no effort being made by the kitchen. Everything tasted very frozen, from the chicken, the tempura, the grilled mackerel. There was enough salt in the food to salt the dead sea. Should've known something was off when the fried chicken came ball-shaped. Service was great, the vibe was nice, there's potential if the kitchen puts in some effort.
Apr 21, 2026
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We came on a very quiet Sunday night & honestly had an amazing experience! The waiter gave us an incredible service that normally you'd get in an upscale restaurant & everything we ordered was so fresh delicious! Especially my ramen soup one of the best I've ever had! This gem is worth coming to often!
We saw reviews saying that the Duck Tataki is one of the best dishes. Unfortunately, I have to disagree because the meat slices are so thin, you don't even taste the duck. I have had my fair share of Duck Tataki & this is the worst one I ever had. It's expensive, mediocre tasting & the meat is paper thin.
We also ordered their Chicken Katsu Curry Rice, it was decent but the portion is really small too.
Okonomiyaki is the only dish that we think it's tasty, fairly priced with a decent portion.
The vibes? Immaculate. The music? Banging. Eddie? The best. So much fun on my birthday trip to Montreal. Highly recommend the mackerel & the Mt. Fuji cocktail. If Google gave me 6 stars, Kyodai Izakaya would get 6 stars
Un petit restaurant très propre, typiquement japonais où l'on sert des tapas, street food, sashimi, katsu & des ramen. Une belle ambiance tranquille pas trop bruyante.
L'hôtesse & les 2 serveurs sont très gentils. Les serveurs ont pris le temps de jaser un peu avec nous, de ce qu'on pense des plats, s'il y a des choses qu'on aimé ou non, etc. On voit qu'ils prennent soin de chacun de leurs clients.
Nous avons commandé un poulet katsu au curry & tonkotsu noir. Les portions sont juste corrects & une belle présentation. Le goût du curry est douce & ne lève pas le coeur comme à certains d'autres places.
Pour ce qui est du tonkotsu, le bouillon est vraiment délicieux, pas trop salé mais riche en saveur. Un des meilleurs ramen que jlai mangé.
Mar 27, 2026
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Super endroit. La nourriture y est incroyable. Les cocktails sont différents & très goûteux! Eddie, notre serveur, fut extraordinaire. Une belle explication du menu & un service avec beaucoup de passion & professionnalisme. Nous y retournerons certainement!
C'est la deuxième fois que je vais à ce restaurant. L'ambiance est feutrée, l'endroit est bien décoré & a un charme typique. Certains détails sont pensés pour rendre l'expérience authentique, du genre choisir le gobelet pour le saké.
La nourriture est très bonne, mentions spéciales au tataki de canard & aux crevettes tempura.
Le service était efficace.
Bref, je recommande!
Mar 21, 2026
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Excellent cocktails & food. Great vibe, super friendly & efficient staff. Love this place, it's one of my regular spots. I eat much more than normally when I come here!
