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.
A solid 3.8/5 . Would be higher if every dish was on par but some were really there specialty & others are alright but a bit pricy & lackluster compaired to those that specialise in those items... (like a sea food restaurant for thise dishes or a ramen place for those... etc.). Quality was a solid 4/5 for the most parts. Quantity wasn't for all dishes . BUT if you ask them there specialty & popular dishes they were a solid 4/5 . But I rate as a overall place. So taking consideration of all of the above it lost a tiny bit from the 4/5. Still a decent experience for this little place.
Was there last night & I absolutely loved my experience. Food was really good & the staff were all amazing. Spicy ramen tantan is a must. Shoutout to Eddie!
Kyodai Izakaya is a restaurant/bar near the Atwater Subway Station that is Izakaya-style. That alone sets it apart from most Japanese restaurants you find in Montreal: sushi & ramen being the two typical offerings.
I thoroughly enjoy visiting that restaurant, I have been multiple times. The waiters & waitresses are all very friendly & the food is very good. I particularly enjoy the Tempura Combo Set, which is hard to come by on the island of Montreal.
I thoroughly recommend going: perfect for a solo traveler looking to play retro Nintendo games (yay Switch 2), or perfect to go as a group also! I only wish they were open for lunch hour as well.
The atmosphere here is so immersive & cool! Our server Eddie was so knowledgeable, personable, & kind! The food was so good & authentic too! We had the okonomiyaki, karagge, & unagi rice bowl. Cocktails looked so amazing & were so hard to choose from! Would definitely come back
Excellent atmosphere! The bar tender was extremely friendly & clearly enjoys his craft. The other wait staff were also friendly & accommodating. The food was delicious & fit perfectly with the experience. We will definitely make this our go-to bar when we are in town 😊
The food was mid & the portions were a bit too small for the price, especially the tataki. I've had the eel rice & it was pretty bland, the green onions weren't fresh at all & the BBQ eel hadn't been seared, it was just unfrozen & reheated. The worst part was the table service though, our waitress kept bringing us plates we had not ordered & was even gaslighting us into thinking that we had in fact ordered them. After eating our meal, I wanted to order dessert but it took so long to get a waiter's attention & then even longer to get the plate that I had to leave before receiving it. At least they didn't charge me for it but this was honestly some of the worst table service I've ever experienced. I loved the decoration & the fact that they played a lot of City Pop in their playlist but that's about the best I could say about this place.
Hate to say I was disappointed, but there are several better Japanese options in Montreal at this price point.
Lovely atmosphere & friendly, albeit slower service. Overall pleasant experience, but I unfortunately cannot recommend the food.
The appetizers were mediocre; the octopus balls were quite chewy. We ordered the black garlic ramen & the tantan ramen. I found the broth to be not as flavourful as I hoped, & the portion to be small. Incredibly steep price for only one thin sliver of pork & half an egg.
Le service est excellent, pas trop rapide, ni lent, juste assez pour apprécier chaque repas. Les recommendations fait pas le serveur étaient superbes & équilibrés. Nous avions faim & tout était excellent. Les choix d'alcools aussi.
Je m'attendais à ce que ça coûte plus cher & pourtant, j'en suis restée agréablement surpris. Merci pour tout !
