SATO izakaya propose une expérience culinaire japonaise authentique, centrée sur les traditions vives d'un cadre d'izakaya. Le menu présente des brochettes grillées avec expertise, offrant une sélection délectable de yakitori et d'autres spécialités grillées préparées avec précision. Les convives peuvent déguster une variété de plats japonais classiques, notamment des bols de ramen soigneusement élaborés et des petites assiettes conçues pour être partagées. L'atmosphère vise à capturer l'esprit convivial d'un pub japonais traditionnel, encourageant une occasion de repas social détendue et engageante. Chaque plat est préparé avec soin pour mettre en valeur des ingrédients frais et des saveurs authentiques, invitant les clients à explorer le palais diversifié de la cuisine japonaise. La station de grill est au cœur de l'expérience, apportant des notes fumées et savoureuses à plusieurs des offres signatures.
SATO izakaya s'est bâti une solide réputation comme une destination incontournable à Montréal pour sa cuisine japonaise authentique et de haute qualité, de nombreux clients comparant l'expérience à celle vécue au Japon. Les convives vantent régulièrement la saveur du menu, mettant en avant le poulet katsu, les ramens et divers sushis comme les aburi au saumon. L'ambiance est systématiquement décrite comme chaleureuse et accueillante, ce qui en fait un choix prisé tant pour les sorties décontractées que pour les célébrations spéciales. Bien que la majorité des avis soulignent un service attentionné et professionnel, quelques visiteurs ont noté des irrégularités concernant les temps d'attente ou la cadence du service. Dans l'ensemble, l'établissement est très apprécié pour la fraîcheur de ses ingrédients, la générosité de ses portions et son excellent rapport qualité-prix, incitant de nombreux clients à vouloir y revenir rapidement.
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.
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!
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Staring from the appetizers to main course which was the chicken katsu with the house curry sauce, absolutely tender & delicious.
Can't wait to go back!
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.
Great place to eat with friends & loved ones. The atmosphere is perfect, with good music, pretty decorations that fit with the Japanese vibe & dim lighting. The service is amazing. Friendly staff, always checking in to see if everything's fine & also quite fast.
As for the food, it was a bit deceiving for me but maybe it's because I had too high expectations. We had the chicken karaage which was delicious! A good wakame salad, the pork dumplings with truffle sauce that were underwhelming & also the takoyaki that I really didn't like but that's just my taste. Oh! & I had the Tokyo mule drink which was excellent.
We were looking for an izakaya in the Plateau area, & it initially seemed promising. The decor is warm & thoughtfully done, expectations were naturally high.
Unfortunately, the food did not live up to that promise. The nori was clearly not fresh; it was so tough I couldn't even cut through it with my teeth. The chicken skewers were also disappointing, especially considering the price - they felt overpriced for what was served.
It's a shame because the space itself is lovely. However, in this case, the food simply doesn't match the atmosphere. With some improvements in ingredient quality & value, this place could better align with the experience it aims to offer.
The owner Lucie & waitress Sarah were phenomenal. Me & my friend had such a wonderful experience here. Food was amazing, good drinks, & really amazing atmosphere.
Highly recommend the matcha cheesecake & chicken katzu!!! Will definitely be coming back here.
Loved it! We tried a bit of everything: chicken katsu, the grilled squid, the short ribs, the fried chicken, pork gyozas. It was all delicious. Service & ambience were really great as well. We'll definitely come back in the future.
