Overall Yakitori Hibahihi is described as an exciting, almost authentic Japanese yakitori experience in Montreal, with standout skewers cooked over charcoal and a thoughtful menu that includes sashimi, cold and hot dishes, and a strong sake and wine list. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as warm, intimate, stylish, and vibrant, with attentive staff guiding guests through the tasting and making friends and family feel welcome. Service is generally highlighted as excellent and passionate, with notes about pacing and getting advice from the staff to balance orders, and a hot towel ritual that sets a welcoming tone. While the food is widely loved for flavor, some reviewers note that prices can be high for portion size and that a few dishes can feel dry or underseasoned, and that the menu can be confusing at times. Nevertheless, most guests would return to try more skewers and explore the sake and cocktail options, appreciating the overall vibe and the quality that makes this place stand out.
Food quality here is amazing, arguably better than yakitori in Japan. The fried chicken is light & crispy, & the skewers are perfectly tender. The only downside is the mains; the Ramen & Don portions are quite small for the price. the Ramen & Don bowls are very small & a bit pricey for the portion size, so you'll need to order plenty of skewers to fill up. Expect to spend around $80/person. Great service with the warm towels!
Yakitori Hibahihi is an exciting new venture from Hiroshi Kitano & Hideyuki Imaizumi, celebrating the art of charcoal-grilled yakitori.
The menu is thoughtfully curated, offering sashimi, cold & hot dishes, a few generous mains, & an excellent selection of meat & vegetable yakitori skewers. Each skewer is beautifully grilled over charcoal, delivering deep, smoky flavours.
A special mention goes to the powerful yet silent ventilation system, which keeps the air clean & comfortable-so you can enjoy sitting right in front of the open grill without leaving smelling of smoke. A refined & thoroughly enjoyable dining experience.
Yakitori:
• Buta Bara (Pork belly)
• Gyu (Angus beef)
• Momo (Thigh)
• Tsukune (Meatball, egg yolk)
• Ebi (Shrimp, Chemin Hatley cheese)
• Zucchini with white miso
• Tomato with Yuzu Kosho
Cold dishes:
• Maguro: Tuna sashimi, Nori sauce, Kimizu, Wasabi
• Hiyayakko: Silken tofu, cucumber, ume, sesame
• Potato salad: Chili oil (On the side), chives, shallots
• Morokyu: Cucumber, Moromi miso sauce
Simply perfect in every way. This yakitori restaurant is the closest thing to eating in Japan right here in Montreal. I could eat here everyday of the week. The hearts & liver are a must!
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.
Ambiance au top & authentique. En salle, ils remplissent nos verres avec tant de passion & en cuisine ils manient le yanagiba avec une précision hors pair. Une belle addition pour la Plaza Saint hubert
Charmant accueil dans ce nouveau gril japonais sur St-Hubert. Le service est attentionné & chaleureux. L'ambiance est conviviale, le tout dans un magnifique décor feutré. Parfait pour une sortie entre amis. Beau choix de grillades au menu. Portions à partager, idéales pour goûter à tout. Essayez la brochette de canard, vous ne serez pas déçus. Le plat de thon est tout aussi remarquable. La carte propose une belle sélection de saké & de vin d'importation privée. Laissez-vous conseiller pour les meilleurs accords. On y retournera, c'est sûr !
Dec 7, 2025
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I was honestly impressed - the yakitori tasted just like what I've had in Japan. Every skewer was juicy & perfectly cooked. The sides were also super authentic, & I loved the reasonable tapas-style portions so I could try a bit of everything.
As a Japanese person, being able to finish with noodles or rice made me really happy. I had the shio ramen & it was light but full of umami.
Their drink selection is amazing - especially the sake & shochu. I ordered shochu hot & it was perfect.
