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.
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.
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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We had a great experience at this Japanese restaurant. We were a group of five & the atmosphere was really nice. We enjoyed sake served in the traditional Japanese style, which made the experience feel even more authentic. We also ordered noodles & the classic curry, & everything was absolutely delicious.
The restaurant was quite busy, so service can take a little longer. Plan to spend at least two hours there. If you have another event afterward, make sure to schedule it at least three hours later so you can fully enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
Aside from that, this place is a must-try. Highly recommended.
Good looking Japanese pub & amazing service. As for the food, Kyodai Izakaya is a jack of all trades but master of none; it's good, just not great. Everything you eat here is done better elsewhere in more specialized restaurants.
The chicken skewers are ok, the ramen is decent but needs more meat (you only get a single slice of chashu pork) & the curry rice is good but I've had much better.
Nothing really stands out here, unfortunately. It's just serviceable.
We were looking for Udon specifically & found this restaurant. The staff could not be more welcoming & friendly! The food was great (Udon soup, shrimp tempura & curry rice with pork). All very reasonably priced. They even offered some suggestions for places to visit while visiting Montreal. I would definitely go back!
Absolutely loved Kyodai Izakaya! The food was incredibly good - the fried tempura was light & crispy, the curry katsu was full of flavor, & the sashimi platter was chef's kiss! Their cocktails & mocktails were also so, so good. Our table was filled with endless delicious dishes, & everything was pure perfection. Amazing service & the sweetest hospitality, can't wait to go back!!!!
Oct 9, 2025
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We love izakayas & Japanese food.
This one has fun ambiance, friendly service & excellent seat/table spacing.
We particularly enjoyed the takoyaki (octopus filled dough balls), the Gohanmono (eel rice bowl), & the Katsu dishes (kind of like Japanese schnitzel) - both the regular & curry version (my partner thought his was not hot enough, temp-wise).
We had a great time… fun place for an enjoyable night out. I thought it was well/accurately priced.
Definitely want to return for the Gohanmono & maybe some more tempura for starters, & we have yet to try the korroke (mashed potato croquettes), & the karaage (fried chicken)…
Lots of variety on the menu! 👍
The service was impeccable, food was fresh & served hot. My bf & I shared a curry to katsu that made us want more be we wanted to try their other dishs like their gyozas, takoyakis, yakitori, karaage, etc. They have a few varities for sake as well - we took the Momo Peach one! I'm really looking forward to going back & try their sashimis & okonomiyaki!
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Food portions were small & expensive, but tasty (took the pork curry). Bathrooms were also small & uncomfortable. Only 1 stall per gender. The decor would be nice if I could see, the place is very dark. The staff made the lights dimmer when we came in.
J'ai rarement été aussi impressionné par un plat de curry tonkatsu. Dès la première bouchée, c'est une explosion de saveurs : le porc est parfaitement pané, croustillant à souhait, & la sauce curry… wow. Incroyablement crémeuse, riche, bien équilibrée entre les épices douces & une profondeur umami remarquable. On sent que tout est fait avec soin & passion.
Les portions sont généreuses, la présentation soignée, & le riz parfaitement cuit. Un vrai plat réconfortant, exécuté à la perfection. Si vous êtes amateur de curry japonais, ce resto est tout simplement un passage obligé. J'y retournerai, encore & encore !
We ordered the yakitori (chicken skewers), karaage (fried chicken), & katsu curry rice.
The karaage was especially disappointing, the chicken was extremely hard, with tendons inside that made it difficult to eat. It broke apart oddly with the first bite, & not in a good way. The yakitori skewers were very tiny & lacked flavor; definitely not what I expected. As for the katsu curry, the sauce was very basic, & once again, the chicken was tough & overcooked.
Overall, the experience was underwhelming, especially considering the texture & quality of the chicken in every dish.
I'm only giving this restaurant 2 stars because the service was good. Otherwise, the food itself would have been a 1-star experience.
The server who took our ten top was super friendly & gave amazing service even though we came last minute. He suggested me to grab the shrimp tempura & it was very fresh with a refreshing sauce. Our table ordered a bunch curry dons. He's super knowledgeable about the GTA which was really funny & surprising & took good photos of us. The only small con is no potatoes in the curry & I kept biting into onion thinking it was potato. Honestly worth the 6 hour drive & the speeding ticket we got otw to MTL would go again!
The shrimp tempura was delicious, but that was the only menu item that I found to be excellent.
The Tako Wasabi was spicy, definitely cleared the sinuses with its strong wasabi flavor but I found it to be way too salty.
The Chicken Katsu was very disappointing. The chicken was somehow very dry & didn't taste like much, & the Japanese curry was mild as well.
The Angel's Tears cocktail was yummy. But it straight up just tasted like aloe vera juice with a dash of alcohol.
The cherry blossom decor in one part of the restaurant is beautiful.
Definitely bar-type lighting. I wouldn't recommend this place for a romantic dinner.
They didn't have physical menus available. Only QR code menus.
