Bienvenue dans notre coin chaleureux du Plateau ! Entrez dans notre izakaya de style japonais à Montréal, un lieu convivial où nous servons une cuisine japonaise réconfortante avec une touche de raffinement français. Un espace intime qui vous transporte directement dans une ruelle cosy de Tokyo.
SATO izakaya est perçu comme une adresse japonaise authentique, avec des ramen riches et des plats à partager qui impressionnent par leur fraîcheur et leur saveur. Les tapas, sushis et katsu reçoivent des retours élogieux, certains décrivant le katsu comme le meilleur de Montréal et les sushis aburi ou flambés comme des moments forts. Le service est souvent salué pour sa gentillesse et son efficacité, l'ambiance est chaleureuse et la décoration soignée renforce l'ambiance japonaise. Des avis mentionnent parfois une cadence de service inégale ou des temps d'attente, mais l'ensemble des expériences reste très positive et donne envie de revenir. Le rapport qualité-prix est jugé compétitif, avec des options végétariennes et des sakés bien assortis. Dans l'ensemble, SATO izakaya apparaît comme une belle découverte et une adresse à revisiter pour explorer davantage la carte.
A real gem! Tried Sato Izakaya & were super impressed with the attention to detail & tasty dishes. My husband's ramen was steaming hot, exactly the way ramen should be served. My seaweed salad was fresh & delicious. We also shared the Spider Roll, karaage & the shrimp gyoza, which were all excellent. The beer was ice cold & served in tall Sapporo glasses, super refreshing! Highly recommend this place for the great food, nice atmosphere & friendly service.
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!
6 mars 2026
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We stopped by here for lunch. Everything we had was tasty ! Service was prompt & professional. The decor was what you'd expect from an izakaya. If I were to make one recommendation the salmon oshi could have a bit more salmon on it. Would also be nice to have a few more sushi options on the menu.
Délicieux izakaya sans prétention au coeur du Plateau-Mont-Royal. Coup de coeur pour notre serveuse Simone qui nous a fait d'excellentes recommandations pour accommoder une diète végétarienne! & nous avons adoré le gâteau au fromage à saveur de matcha!
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.
17 janv. 2026
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Went to sato Izakaya with my family. The food was good but the tonkastu broth was not very hot when the dish arrived & also we found the noodles a little bit aldente for us. Great vibes inside.
Très belle carte d'izakaya avec beaucoup de choix. Les ramens sont très bons aussi.
L'ambiance est agréable, la musique n'est pas trop forte, le décor & la présentation des plats sont bien soignés.
Service avec quelques longueurs un dimanche soir où la salle était pleine, car la serveuse (sympathique & souriante) était débordée, car seule en salle.
We stopped by Sato Izakaya after a day of snowboarding & it was everything we were looking for. Warm sake & ramen, fresh sushi, shareable dishes, & top notch service! Each dish was plenty for our group of 4 to share, more than enough for us to try just about everything on the menu!
Walked in without a reservation. The ramen was tasty but could use more complex toppings considering the 20$ price tag. It didn't come with nori & the chashu was barely warm. Our appetizers were pretty good though the takoyaki squid was tough or overcooked. It looked more like a nice sushi place than an izakaya. I think their others plates might be more in line wih their specialty.
Affordable izakaya with a good atmosphere. Spent 70$/2 people on food & we were stuffed. Will come back for a 5 à 7 as this would be the perf spot for a cocktail & a few bites
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.
Stumbled upon this izakaya after being told another nearby ramen place had a 3 hour wait. Waited nearly 30 minutes for a table, 15 of which was staring at an empty table that inevitably was ours. Though the restaurant was relatively busy, it didn't make any sense to us it sat empty for so long while we stood at the front waiting. Once seated, we were quickly served. Appies came & were definitely the stars of the meal. Very good aburi sushi & veggie gyozas. We all ordered ramen that unfortunately looked better than they tasted. The miso & vegan broths were good but nothing special. The noodles were plentiful but overcooked & softer in texture. Overall a good restaurant & meal but disappointed with having to wait for our table & the ramen. Looking at the other tables with their non-ramen dishes definitely made us envious as they looked much better.
15 nov. 2025
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A new izakaya in the neighbourhood? Let's go!
The food feels authentic, serviced by friendly & responsive staff. A few original dishes that are satisfying to the eyes & the palate, while keeping the casual vibe of a Japanese bistro. The atmosphere has still room to find itself, maybe with more muted lighting & select music tracks. Recommended!
It was a delightful experience at Sato Izakaya. The food was delicious. We ordered several dishes to share - the takoyaki, Japanese katsu, salmon aburi sushi, & spicy tuna inari sushi - & they were more than enough for two people. I must also mention Mrs. Lucy, whose kindness & warm welcome made the experience even better.
Super charming Izakaya with traditional decor & cozy atmosphere. Great menu with tons of options (& delicious Katsu). Unbelievably friendly & skilled staff!
