Ukiya Izakaya comes across as a lively, cozy Japanese tapas spot with a wide shareable menu that includes ramen, bao, skewers and sashimi, and drinks ranging from bold cocktails to generous mocktails, with many reviews praising the friendly and attentive service and the value for money. The all-you-can-eat option and happy hour are repeatedly highlighted as appealing deals, though a few notes mention limits on the buffet offerings and some dishes arriving slowly. Diners frequently praise standout items such as grilled eggplant, marinated beef short rib, grilled mushrooms, takoyaki and a flavorful ramen bowl, while a few dishes like certain fried items or miso soup receive more mixed reactions. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and cozy, with a modern pop vibe and a lively bar scene that suits groups and dates. Service is praised for friendliness and speed when not overwhelmed, though there are occasional complaints about slow service during busy times or gaps in water refills. Prices are considered affordable for the quality and the all-you-can-eat tapas concept, making it a popular choice for those seeking variety and good value. Overall Ukiya Izakaya is seen as a reliable, enjoyable spot that many would return to for drinks, tapas selection and consistent flavors, while some reviewers suggest improvements in menu breadth for vegetarians or in keeping menu images up to date.
Nous sommes été durant le all you can eat a 25$, il n'y avait que de la friture dans les choix, on nous a pas apportez des plats que l'on a commander même en ayant informer la serveuse. Service presque inexistant
Mar 21, 2026
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The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, with pleasant décor & very friendly, attentive staff. Service was quick & the team was welcoming throughout the visit.
However, the food was somewhat disappointing. The beef & lamb were quite overcooked & lacked flavor, so most of the taste came from the sauces rather than the meat itself. The chicken also seemed lightly seasoned, again relying mainly on the sauce for flavor.
The shrimp tempura was overly fried, which made it feel more like eating very crispy batter with a hint of shrimp rather than shrimp tempura.
Other dishes were decent, but nothing particularly memorable. Overall, the food is perfectly edible, but it may not meet expectations if you're looking for very flavorful or high-quality dishes.
Mar 6, 2026
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Le restaurant est sympa. Le service est impeccable. La nourriture est bonne. Mais avoir nos plats a dû prendre 35-45' min ce soir 🫣 Un peu long mettons 😅
ThAnd snow my kind of Japanese restaurant- no sushi at n the menu! Sure they have sashimi, & nothing against sushi per se - when it's done as a high level food experience (almost never in the west), it's excellent; usually, it's fast food.
In this down tempo At Denis eatery their menu has a huge array of fair priced appetizers that are more than filling (& perfect for sharing) as well as ramen & bao & larger plates.
Their sake based cocktails & large selection of sake are impressive. & highly recommended are the grilled oyster mushrooms.
For me, attention to detail is what takes this place to another level - no ice in the water they serve you, the miso soup is dark, food is sometime served on long wooden planks for large groups. Awesome!
Jan 17, 2026
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Service impeccable & rapide pour le menu à volonté à 25$ incluant un cocktail. Une aubaine ! Menu limité dans la formule à volonté mais tout était bon.
It was my first time eating here & we had an amazing experience, the food was really great & even the presentation was wonderful. I'd want to eat here again but there's one thing I'd want to improve here & it's the lack of images for the menu. For most of the food we want to see how it looked like & also wanted to consider the portion size. However the food was good either way. I'd recommend visiting & try out the foods here.
Le service un peu froid & la nourriture pas si bonne. Le calamar grillé était dur & pas savoureux, les légumes frites étaient san saveur. La soupe Miso médiocre. Le 4.5 de ponctuation sur Google ne représentent pas la vérité. Il y a des resto japonais beaucoup plus bons à Montréal.
