Welcome to our cozy corner of the Plateau! Step into our warm, Japanese-style izakaya in Montreal. We serve authentic Japanese comfort food with a touch of French flair, in a space that feels just like a cozy spot in Tokyo.
Reviews describe SATO Izakaya as a cozy, well designed Japanese spot with a lively yet relaxed vibe, offering a broad menu of ramen, sushi, takoyaki, gyoza and tapas style dishes, with generous portions and solid value for the quality. The food is praised for freshness, flavor and thoughtful preparation, especially the katsu, aburi sushi, ramen and gyoza, while service is described as attentive and friendly and the atmosphere as welcoming. Some comments note that prices can be high for tapas and that pacing can vary on busy nights, but the overall sentiment remains very positive with guests planning to return to try more of the menu.
Une incroyable expérience ! Allez y les yeux fermés !
Les odeurs, le service, la beauté des plats nous a tous conquis !! Nous étions 10 personnes tous très surpris par ce restaurant nouveau !!
Delivery: The tonkatsu ramen was delicious but delivered in a vertical container instead of the typical bowl shaped container from every other ramen place which was kind of annoying.
The chicken was very mediocre, not crispy at all, kinda plain, had a small bone in it, thankfully refunded by Uber Eats.
The unagi aburi oshi was also kinda tasteless. I usually love any unagi sushi but this was not worth it.
Le restaurant est très agréable & la cuisine délicieuse. Nous avions réservé pour fêter un anniversaire & le personnel était très accueillant ; nous avons passé un excellent moment.
This restaurant is very cute & the food is amazing. I had ramen & had some left over & it was still just as good the next day. The staff were very kind & fun. I would recommend calling ahead or making a rsvp on days that are typically busier since there was a bit of a wait time. It is worth the wait though. Prices were reasonable for the quality.
I had the Tonkotsu ramen!
Nous avons très bien mangé. La facture, pas si haute, nous a agréablement surprise. Plats délicieux, goûteux & créatifs. Nous avons aussi fait une dégustation de sakés. Nous avons été bien conseillé par notre serveuse. Le personnel est souriant. Bref, belle adresse de plats japonais à Montréal.
Expérience fantastique du début à la fin. Les sushis étaient d'une fraîcheur remarquable, les saveurs parfaitement équilibrées & chaque plat superbement présenté. Le service était attentif sans être envahissant, & l'ambiance à la fois authentique & chaleureuse. Une adresse où je reviendrai sans hésiter.
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Fantastic experience from start to finish. The sushis were incredibly fresh, the flavors were well-balanced, & every dish was beautifully presented. Service was attentive without being intrusive, & the atmosphere felt authentic & welcoming. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.
Apr 26, 2026
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J'y suis allée avec une amie un jeudi vers 18h, sans réservation. Nous avons partagé des gyozas aux crevettes & un takoyaki : les gyozas étaient bien croustillants & le takoyaki très fondant. Tout était délicieux !
?Mais le clou du spectacle a été le sushi aburi au saumon : il était si bon qu'il fondait dans la bouche. Il avait une touche de piquant parfaite pour moi (puisque j'ai une faible tolérance). C'était tellement bon qu'on a dû en commander une deuxième portion !
?De plus, la serveuse était très attentive & gentille. Je reviendrais sans hésiter. C'est un peu cher pour mon budget, mais l'expérience était excellente. Merci !
Sato never disappoints! I have eaten here 3 times & it is consistently superb. The salmon crudo is one of my favourite dishes, as is the grilled squid & the chicken katsu that almost melts in your mouth. If you are 2 people, order 5 plates to share & you will be full & happy. Reservations are recommended as it fills up quickly!
Apr 23, 2026
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