Welcome to Shabu Shabu Kagayaki in the popular Montreal's Chinatown district. Here you will discover a traditional Japanese specialty known has Shabu Shabu The origins of Shabu Shabu cooking date back many years, where families gathered around a large hot pot for their evening meal. Shabu Shabu means splash-splash. The customers receive thin slices of raw meat and vegetables, which they cook quickly in a pot of boiling water. These are dipped in a sesame sauce or ponzu sauce (soy based sauce). After the meal, the remaining broth is used as a soup for noodle or rice. Today, the freshest meat and seafood available, delicious Japanese sauces and a bowl of rice is all that's needed for a classic Shabu Shabu meal and Kagayaki is the place to experience what Shabu Shabu is all about. Along with great food, Kagayaki offers a great friendly atmosphere, traditional decor and great fun whether you are with a group of friends, family or in couple. Great place to celebrate any type of small dinner parties. No one does Shabu Shabu Kagayaki style!
Shabu Shabu Kagayaki stands out for fresh vegetables and high quality meats, versatile broth choices, and generous portions that combine with a quick, friendly service and a welcoming, lively ambiance; the overall experience is described as consistently satisfying with attentive staff, helpful explanations, and good value, though a few visits note slower service during busy times and a broth that may be a bit salty or portions that feel smaller at first glance.
First time experiencing this, loved every second of it. La bouffe est excellente, le cher monsieur est super cool, gentil & il te démontre quoi faire si t'es pas certain.
We were there on a Tuesday night, so it was very quiet, weekend might be different. No wait for a table. Very friendly & helpful service. The food was amazing, I ate so much! Broth flavourful & the meats were very good. Highly recommend it!
Clean & well maintained restaurant. Perfect for a couple or friends to have time together as your food & have an experience out of the ordinary. Thank you
Une expérience intéressante puisque chaque convive peut choisir la teneur de son bouillon & des accompagnements. Service impeccable, les trois enfants ont adoré poser des questions aux hôtes concernant la cuisine vietnamienne, japonaise & coréenne. Les boissons à base de thé étaient rafraîchissantes & peu voire pas du tout sucrées.
First time trying Shabu Shabu. Great atmosphere & friendly service, though they did feel understaffed. We got their new omakase set for 39$ & the sukiyaki broth. The portions seemed small at first glance but turned out to be surprisingly filling. The broth was really good but on the salty side, had to drink lots of water. Be careful not to leave your ingredients soaking in the broth for too long! Overall I'd come back here for a special occasion!
Had a very great experience at this beautiful restaurant in the heart of Chinatown Montreal. The food was exceptionally delicious, the atmosphere was calm & very comforting. My wife & even my little toddler loved it.
Staff was very friendly & patient explaining their menu.
Japanese shabu in Chinatown. It's been great over the years, keep coming back. Same consistent quality food. Sukiyaki soup is the best for Angus beef lightly cooked & dipped in raw egg. Prime beef is great as more lean option.
Apr 22, 2025
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The food was fresh. The sets are very filling because of the noodles & rice you get.
However I thought the price was a lot for what you get. The sets could probably come with more meat.
Fantastic service that was attentive & speedy. The spicy broth really hit the spot. There is plenty of food for each set. I got the premium beef set & it was really yummy. Wish there was a bit more meat but I came away stuffed (there was a lot of veggies, & it came with a bowl of rice & noodles). The sesame sauce was also really yummy. The ponzu sauce was a bit too salty.
Dessert was an alfogato with chocolate ice cream. The ice cream tasted like cheap ice cream but it was elevated by the espresso.
