Moku Bistro

Laurie

5.0

Authentic japanese restaurant with a chic vibe but still cozy. I have tried the gyu steak, the hojicha creme brûlée & it was fantastic, I will be back for something different. Be aware to reserve your table before going

Marie

5.0

If you love Japanese food, this place is an absolute must-try! I've lived in Japan, visited countless times, & tried pretty much every Japanese restaurant in Montreal... & Moku Bistro was a total coup de coeur! 💗

What sets it apart right away is the menu: it offers something genuinely different from what you usually find at Japanese restaurants here in Montreal.

But the food alone isn't what made this visit so special. My server Han was absolutely outstanding. When I told him I wanted to try multiple dishes but was dining solo with limited stomach space, he curated a small tasting menu of appetizers that were perfectly balanced - building from fresh & spicy to rich & umami. Every recommendation was completely on point.

We started with the tako wasabi (very fresh with just the right kick), then the corn rib, & finished with the toro oshizushi that was incredibly rich with beautiful textures, topped with caviar. & DO NOT skip the hojicha crème brûlée for dessert! Absolutely delicious with strong hojicha taste.

The service throughout was impeccable, attentive without being overbearing. Utensils were changed, water refilled, napkins replenished, all without having to ask. That level of care really elevates the whole experience. I will absolutely be back.

Rachel

4.0

this is a beautiful, gently upscale restaurant, with a short, curated menu of Japanese food. prices are representative of that. the food is beautifully prepared. we had the burrata pistachio pesto starter & also ordered the Moku Ramen, the 12 piece sashimi & the Kaisen Don. the person who ordered the Ramen was satisfied, as was the person who ordered the sashimi, which comes with the most popular fish (salmon yellowtail & toro). the Kaisen Don was more varied & had slightly fewer pieces (two types of tuna, salmon, scallop, yellowtail, amaebi & some various roe but still, not very adventurous). the hojicha crème brulé was delicious & well--made. the fish is as fresh as we get in Montreal, which is not that fresh compared to BC or Japan, but it is OK. the service was only OK, we had to look for our waiter, but on the other hand we were not rushed out the door, either. it was a pretty slow night, so they were not hungry for our table.

overall, i find the prices are a bit high for everything & the quality is average, although the dessert & starter were interesting & well done.

X

4.0

Overall good food & good service. The beef tartare & hamachi oshizushi were very good & flavorful. The ramen was ok, but other than spicy & salty, there wasn't much depth in the flavors. The miso butter spaghetti was a bit undercooked. The hojicha creme brulee was delicious.

The place is not very big. The staff are friendly & the food came quickly.