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SATO izakaya

Authentic Japanese craft meets the comforting warmth of steaming ramen bowls.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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SATO izakaya presents an authentic Japanese dining experience, focusing on the vibrant culinary traditions of an izakaya setting. The menu features expertly grilled skewers, offering a delightful selection of yakitori and other grilled delicacies prepared with precision. Guests can savor a variety of classic Japanese dishes, including carefully crafted ramen bowls and small plates designed for sharing. The atmosphere aims to capture the convivial spirit of a traditional Japanese pub, encouraging a relaxed yet engaging social dining occasion. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to showcase fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, inviting patrons to explore the diverse palate of Japanese cuisine. The grill station is central to the experience, delivering smoky, savory notes to many of the signature offerings.

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4.8275 ratings
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87%
4★
7%
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*as of 2026-08-15
4.8275 ratings
5★
87%
4★
7%
3★
5%
2★
1%
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ramen(47) katsu(40) sushi(35) recommend(29) izakaya(23) chicken(22) sauce(18) highly recommend(15) japanese(14) takoyaki(13) aburi(13) dishes(13)

Review Summary

SATO izakaya has earned a reputation as a standout destination in Montreal for authentic, high-quality Japanese cuisine, with many diners comparing the experience favorably to visits in Japan. Guests frequently praise the flavorful menu, highlighting the chicken katsu, ramen, and various sushi offerings like the aburi salmon as exceptional favorites. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, warm, and inviting, making it a popular choice for both casual outings and special celebrations. While the majority of reviews celebrate the attentive, kind, and professional service, a small number of visitors encountered inconsistencies regarding wait times or meal pacing. Overall, the restaurant is highly regarded for its fresh ingredients, generous portions, and reasonable value, leading many customers to express a strong desire to return.
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Carole
5.0

Très bel endroit & très bon service. On a tous aimé ce qu'on a commandé. J'ai adoré mes takoyakis (il y en avait 5).

Mar 7, 2026
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Guillaume
4.0

Très bon restaurant avec de bonnes portions.
Ambiance Japonaise très sympa !
Je recommande !

Mar 7, 2026
on Google
Celine
5.0

Delicious izakaya on St-Denis not far from the Mount Royal metro station. Had a yummy spicy ramen & aburi salmon sushi! My friend tried a variety of other dishes like katsu pork, raw scallop, cod... The waitress was very nice & recommended great dishes!

Mar 6, 2026
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Alina
5.0

Super yummy! valid price coming from students. We had ramen but the fish looks really good too. Why is there an avocado nigiri for 6 dollars? im also wondering that. Great service the girlies were very nice & attentive. Quiet place which was nice. Beautiful indoors.

Mar 4, 2026
on Google
Philip
4.0

Very good ramen & side dishes too but wish there were more ramen selection

Mar 3, 2026
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Abe
1.0

I went to Sato Isakaya with my friends, & the experience was horrendous. The food was terrible. The sauce for the chicken katsu felt store-bought & was literally microwaved (half of the bowl was cold, the other half hot). The salad on the side was also incredibly low quality; once again, I think it might have been store-bought. In addition to the poor-quality food, the service was horrendous. There were six of us, & even though all of us ordered at the same time, not one of us ate with one another. Yes, it is true we were famished (which makes the food tasting terrible even more impressive), but there were prolonged noticeable gaps between each individual service. It made me feel like I was eating in a cafeteria, not a restaurant.

Mar 3, 2026
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Nora
5.0

What a gem! We were able to get a reservation easily, but I don't think that's going to be the case for long, because this place is fantastic.
We had a variety of things, all were delicious!
I had the salmon Aburi sushi, very unique. A rectangular shaped Rice that has ribbons of salmon throughout & a slightly chared exterior. Each piece is top with a slice of jalapeno & a swirl of sato sauce. The flavours were mouth watering good! I then tried the Inari spicy tuna sushi, again very original. A marinated tofu pocket filled with rice & topped with creamy spicy tuna, I ordered another almost immediately after taking my first bite.
I enjoyed a saki martini with my meal & it complimented the flavours perfectly.
Every aspect of this restaurant is well thought out.

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
Theresa
5.0

Quelle belle découverte ! Sato est vraiment un hidden gem. Tout était succulent & délicieux. Les tapas étaient fraîches & pleines de saveur, & le ramen était également excellent. Je n'ai rien à redire, juste… wow ! À ne pas manquer.

Mar 3, 2026
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Konstantin
5.0

Amazing food & service. I had almost lost hope in Montreal sushi, but Izakaya restored it.

Mar 3, 2026
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Andrew
5.0

Came in because it was conveniently located next to our Airbnb, but everything here is a 10/10. A highlight of my trip to Montreal.

Update: Circling back months later because I had a Hamachi Crudo recently that reminded me of this place. I still think about this spot sometimes all the way from nyc

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
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