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.
I almost gave this place 4 stars. A couple of small changes could boost my rating to 4 or even 5. Service - The only two people who appear to work the front of the house were wonderful. Friendly & helpful. The problem is, only one wait staff & one bartender... for the whole restaurant. So service, while pleasant, was very slow. I saw the same comment in other reviews. It doesn't appear to be an isolated incident. They just seem to be chronically understaffed. This needs to change. Food - Good, but given how slow the service was, we only made 1 order, so didn't try as much as we would have liked. Normally at an Izakaya we order at least 2, if not 3 rounds of food. Overall, nothing I tried was amazing, but again, what I sampled was limited. Cocktails were ok. Atmosphere - Nice, but we were seated at the back of the restaurant, & it seemed liek they ran out of lights or decorations before they got to the back. So those last few tables are a bit drab when compared to the rest of the restaurant. Also, the music only seems to play in front. Again, the back of the restaurant lacks atmosphere that you find in the rest of the place. Overall, I think this place has potential, & the staff are great. They just need to finish decorating & hire more servers. Then this place should be good. However, given how many good Izakayas there are in MTL, I won't likely be back to find out.
Jan 4, 2025
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Le service était impeccable : rapide, attentionné & chaleureux. On se sent vraiment bien accueilli dès l'entrée. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant à tous ceux qui souhaitent savourer une cuisine japonaise authentique dans un cadre agréable. J'y retournerai sans hésiter !
We surprised our friend in that restaurant & we had an excellent experience. We were suppose to be 14, but 4 people couldn't make it. Eddie our waiter was so understanding of the situation & ask us the permission, so politely, to liberate one of the tables of four. He gave each everyone of us a personalized experience & suggested us some excellent options, especially for drinks. Our friends were even able to order some classic cocktails that were not on the menu. You'll have a great portion of some delicious food & the ambiance in there is great! Our friend (that we surprised) got even a cake that Eddie brought. Eddie will even remember you, even if you only went there once before, as he did for me:)
Dec 22, 2024
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Went in for the first time with some friends. Although the wait was a bit long (they were short-staffed), the food was good. Reasonably priced. Just not a big fan of the squid , so I may not get it again. I would have preferred it was more tender. Other than that, my friends loved their dish. I personally really like the korokke
Servie hors pair!! Nos deux serveurs étaient extrêmement attentionnés. Ils nous ont proposé des cocktails en nous demandant nos goûts & préférences & étaient très présents pour nous malgré l'achalandage. Très belle ambiance pour une petite date.
Dec 10, 2024
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Kyodai Izakaya exceeded all my expectations with its impeccable service & mouthwatering dishes! A special shoutout to Eddy, who went above & beyond by accommodating us with a custom drink change. His attention to detail & warm hospitality truly stood out. The katsu chicken with curry rice was nothing short of divine. Every bite was pure ecstasy, perfectly cooked, & bursting with flavor. To top it off, they surprised me with a delightful green tea cake to celebrate my birthday, which was both thoughtful & utterly delicious. Kyodai Izakaya is a must-visit for anyone looking for exceptional Japanese cuisine paired with outstanding service. I'll definitely be back!
The atmosphere was wonderfully immaculate, the food was flavorful, & the staff were friendly, attentive & welcoming. Looking forward to visiting again!
