Yakitori Hibahihi is described as a warm, intimate spot with a beautiful, authentic Japanese vibe and a standout grill where every skewer is carefully seasoned and cooked to perfection, from pork belly and chicken heart to duck dishes and a range of vegetables, complemented by a strong sake and wine list and compelling sashimi options. Reviews praise attentive, friendly service and crisp, clean decor, with guests noting thoughtful touches like hot towels on arrival and menu guidance that helps pace the meal. While many experiences feel like a memorable, high quality night out, a few visits mention high prices for relatively small portions or occasional service hiccups and some dishes that miss the mark; still, the consensus leans toward a gem worth returning to for the ambience, distinctive drinks, and especially the yakitori, with several readers already planning their next visit.
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Quelle magnifique première visite chez Yakitori Hibahihi ! Toute la nourriture était absolument délicieuse. Les ailes de poulet (Teba) & la peau de poulet croustillante (Kawa Pon) ont été nos coups de coeur - une cuisson parfaite & des saveurs incroyables.
Le service était incroyablement chaleureux & accueillant. Notre serveuse était fantastique ; son anglais était excellent, ce qui a rendu l'expérience très fluide & agréable pour ma famille. Il est rare de trouver un endroit où l'ambiance, le service & la qualité des plats sont tous à ce point au rendez-vous. Je recommande vivement pour une sortie en famille !
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We had an amazing first visit to Yakitori Hibahihi! The food was absolutely delicious across the board. The chicken wings (Teba) & the crispy chicken skin (Kawa Pon) were standout favorites-perfectly cooked & full of flavor.
The service was incredibly warm & welcoming. Our waitress was fantastic; her English was excellent, making the whole experience smooth & enjoyable for my family. It's rare to find a place where the atmosphere, service, & food are all top-notch. Highly recommend for families!
Excellente expérience dans ce restaurants! Les yakitoris étaient délicieux, je recommande les coeurs de poulet & les boulettes! Le chirashi & le tartare de thon étaient excellents, la qualité du poisson est remarquable. Les sakés que nous avons bus étaient riches & variés. Nous avons été super bien conseillés par Alice.
Mar 28, 2026
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We chose the restaurant based on reviews. Yet the food was disappointing: Karaage had no crunch & was very oily, the shio ramen had no flavor (which is a feat) but lots of oil, the chicken wings were'soft baked' I guess & very oily. I ate at numerous yakitori around Japan, I don't know if there was an issue tonight, but the food we had had nothing to do with yakitori.
Service was okay. A bit too present (waitress extending her hand from behind me & right besides my face to feel my can on the table) or expeditious at times.
The place is beautifully decorated & the pictures don't do justice to the design work they put in. So I can't recommend for anything else but (expensive) vibes.
What I loved the most about Kitano Shokudo is sort of the theatrics of it. Or I guess the lack of theatrics? I'm not sure. The way all of it feels raw but we get to see all of it. Maybe I'm just a fan boy at this point but seriously, this place is on par with high-end yakitori spots I've been to in Tokyo. Heavily recommend. Get a seat at the bar & enjoy getting wafted with the chicken-y binchotan smoke.
Can you guys add negima to the menu? That's my favourite.
Quelle belle addition à la Plaza Saint-Hubert!!!!! Déco réellement à l'image des restos du Japon & ambiance fun, feutrée & funky. Fantastique playlist. Le plus important par contre: la nourriture. Tout était absolument délicieux & goûteux! La salade de pieuvre très fraîche avec sa combinaison de saveurs inattendue, les légumes marinés acidulés pour accompagner le côté umami des brochette grillées, & coup de coeur INFINI pour le mazemen au canard confit. Tellement bon que j'ai pas eu le temps de prendre une photo, une grande cuisse de canard confit sur des nouilles ramen parfaitement al dente & crémeuses à souhait en raison de l'oeuf poché qui créé la sauce. Excellents cocktails aussi. Je recommande vivement & serai assurément de retour pour essayer les prochaines déclinaisons du menu!
C'était ma première expérience dans un restaurant de yakitoris & j'ai adoré. J'ai apprécié le soin apporté aux plats & de découvrir les accompagnements japonais, condiments, sauces, épices. C'était un voyage pour les papilles, en final d'un menu découverte nous avons gouté à un plat appelé Mazemen, fait de canard confit, d'oeuf, d'oignon, & de poivre servi sur des nouilles: une vraie délectation! Que dire aussi de la carte des vins, & des sakés, nous avons dégusté deux sakés très fins. Le service était impeccable & sympathique. Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à passer un moment dans ce restaurant dans lequel chaque détail est pensé & dont l'ambiance est vraiment chouette. La facture peut être élevée selon ce que vous choisissez, mais si vous voulez vous offrir une sortie de qualité dans Villeray, je vous recommande sans hésitation ce Yakitori.
J'ai passé une merveilleuse soirée. Tout est parfait & le service est attentionné. Je vais recommander ce restaurant à tout mes proches, que ce soit pour un souper entre amis ou en amoureux. Merci pour ce beau moment!
Best experience ever. I recommend going there if you want to drink some amazing unusual sake. The food was literally the best. I recommend any sashimi especially the chef's choice plate & the yakitori.
Potato salad, yum.
The service is attentive & charming.
I want to go back again & again!
If you are looking for an intimate authentic japanese restaurant this is the place to go.
Price are terribly high for a yakitori shop.
You should put the price for the whole 2 Yakitori & not asking people to take 2 minimum. Otherwise you should allow people to take 1 Yakitori. So it's 10 $ for 2 small Veggie Yakitori.
5 Dollars / Yakitori minimum is way too expensive.
You feel that the staff have been trained on this specific issue to avoid friction with the menu & gave recommandation on what to order.
For exemple they told us that the 38 $ could be share for 2. Actually is a small Toro don for 1 person. Too expensive & too small . I took a Mousse au Chocolat, more than half of it was Ice cream & some chocolat jelly in a small cup. I felt cheated.
The restaurant is missing some piece to be a real Japanese experience like Seseri or kawa & tare or salt option.
Tsukune were way off from Japanese Quality.
Sake menu is amazing & cocktail are well served. Count 80 $ for a 500 ml Sake Carafe.
Waiter.ess were amazing, oshibori at the start is a nice attention.
Jan 6, 2026
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Came here with my Friend a few nights ago & had an absolute blast!
The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the beautiful decor, the place is just has an amazing layout & Japanese vibe that really stands out & thrives. Makes for such a chill & relaxing atmosphere
When you are seated & your jackets are taken by the staff you are provided a hot towel to clean your paws before eating, it's a little thing but it's such a good setup before eating.
We should have to use a hot towel before doing everything, before we start work, go to the gym, drive a car even before GSP goes into the octagon he should have to use a hot towel.
The food was amazing & I'm going to let the pictures do the talking for me, everything had amazing taste & the liver was the best I've ever had in the city. (Toronto included)
I was blown away buy this place & didn't expect to have had such a great filling meal that would leave me thinking about it for days after.
Overall:
-The price was right
-Bathrooms were clean
-staff was friendly
-Dining area was clean & comfortable (seats too)
-music & vibes were spot on
10/10 - would highly recommend coming back with friends & family.
