Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Montreal

Kazu

87/100 (4873 ratings)

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"Loved the kalbi beef! So..."

Sergius Erwin

"Excellent japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of Montreal downtown. The waiters are lovely. The bar is friendly. It’s amazing how they do..."

Gilles

"This place is AMAZING! I had the mushroom plater, my partner had the burger, and it blew my mind. Loved every part of this experience. They should..."

Myra Salhab

"By far the best ramen I have ever had. The service was exceptional - they accommodated us so nicely in the smallest place available. The place is..."

Tulika Kabra

"The line was so long. All the other restaurants along the street were much bigger and only half full. However, seeing the high ratings on Zomato, we..."

Joanne Liu

"Affordable, fresh food, made right in front of you — There's a reason that Kazu has remained a Montreal staple for so long. Be sure to try their..."

The Tiny Foodie

"Relatively cheap, and really tasty food. Very small restaurant, and very crowded. Service was very quick and good. Recommended to try at least once..."

Vafa Sadigzade

"This is just plain out amazing! A very different kind of Japanese food. Rest Sushi aside, there is so much more to the Japanese cuisine. This food..."

Global Foodie

"Extraordinary!!! The service, the flavors, everything is so good. Being at the bar I think is much better, but this was my first time, so I've never..."

Natalia Robledo R

"Wow c'est vraiment rare qu'un resto est si bien côté par la communauté Zomato. Kazu est un petit isakaya japonais. Il faut aimer faire la file..."

Orchidee153

"Japanese cuisine that should be try once in Montreal, space not recommend for family especially for bring kids or infant. Taste was good for asian..."

Jo

"Was wonderful dinner we got complimentary gyoza as we are regular customers he food and the service was amazing thank you guys for give us excellent..."

Nantoli10

"I think this restaurant is a bit overrated i was soo hype to try it from the reviews i read. Just the line to get in is like 1h sometimes so better..."

Woods John

"My only complaint is that the restaurant is too small. The service and food is great. I loved the salmon and tuna bowl and the shrimp burger. The..."

Jade

"I LOVE trying new restaurants and that's what I want to share with you, any chance I'll get! You'll also find that I'm quite the critic, sometimes a..."

Eating Out Montreal

"Even though I’ve been gone the past few years, Kazu has stayed the same. Still busy with people queuing up in line, no matter what time of day...."

Jonny

"Not much to say that hasn't already been said. Simply one of the most consistent, affordable, and delicious restaurants in the entire city. Kazu..."

Alex

"My husband loved the Ramen even if I didn't. I felt it is too salty. The saltiness over takes all the wonderful taste that a bone soup should have. I..."

Kaseyxu

"Another great experience at Kazu. The line wasn't bad at all (7 o'clock on a Friday). Pork cheeks were a great starter along with the tuna & salmon..."

Giovanni_MTL

"Leur bol de saumon est exquis et toujours frais. Le staff est toujours souriant et sympathique. Même s'il y a un peu d'attente, cela vaut vraiment..."

Farah :)

"People seem to LOVE this place. I can't help but wonder if I chose all the wrong items in menu, because I didn't think it was THAT spectacular. The..."

Thao

"It's a small place with 3-4 table, fresh ingredients and authentic tastes. This place is always busy, and generally long queue! They have limited..."

Nibha Kothari

"Simply amazing. A must try in mtl. Creative and extremely flavourful food. For a place that is always packed the service is very efficient! Just go!..."

Angie613

"Quite possibly the best Asian restaurant in Montreal at this time. Yuzu beer, teriaki burgers.. and about a dozen things on the wall menu are..."

MunchieMario

"Finally the fabled 5 out of 5 ratingThis place had everything I was looking for, great tasting food, good presentation, amazing staff,..."

Jmanchatty

"It is only once you take the first bite of your food that you realize that the long wait in the street is really worth it. The restaurant is small,..."

Sherif_mafak

"Very good Asian fusion food. It was a delight watching the chef prepare the dishes as I was sitting at the bar. I wanted to order every..."

Janice Bautista

"Awesome little restaurant, sadly there aren't much table so you have to wait. But it's definitely worth the wait. The food is awesome, service is..."

Valderiz

"Absolutely love this place. Tuna salmon bowl is excellent. Korean style short ribs are excellent. Shrimp burger is excellent. Okonomiyaki is a bit..."

George V

"The food was great, as always. I ordered the tuna and salmon bowl with rice and salad. I find it a little expensive but totally worth it. I also..."

Foodie Lover

"Even if I hate lineups it is worth waiting outside but this delicious food. I had these short ribs, amazing they tasted so good! I have to say that I..."

Veronica Mata

"Very nice experience, always good, authentic. Entertaining staff, always an interesting stay at Kazu. I recommend greatly ! Try to time your visit..."

MAP

"Kazu is a no brainer for foodies.Its not about a good japanese restaurant. Its about a skilled and passionate Chef who got the full..."

DTobiko

"It is simply amazing! The service is very good even though the place is very small they try to make the experience very comfortable... The food is..."

Laura Paz

"I waited in line for an hour and oh was it ever worth it. The Flavours at Kazu were exceptional. I will have to go back to try the ramen one day at..."

Jane Revae McWhirter

"Kazu is a wonder for me. I am in awe at how good the food here is. I have tried restaurants all over the world and not many have come close to what..."

Erandi Palihakkara

"Aaaaaamazing!!!! Worth the wait! Eat and enjoy! Everything on the menu is fabulous and it's a quick meal filled with awesome flavour!!! Enjoy!..."

MissK1121

"If for some reason you do not like Kazu, you will be a part of a very small minority. Kazu is loved and boasted about far and wide. Maclean's..."

Erika Golem

"Great food, good service, not so comfortable dining experience. It's not the place for a relaxing, enjoyable, intimate meal - you'll likely feel..."

Mackenzie Clayton

"The experience was as others have noted. Food and service was phenomenal, and the chaos of the such a small establishment with so many loyal..."

Nicola Wichtel

"I love the food here! The fish is fresh and the food is so quickly prepared. The salmon bowl is delicious - I am obsessed with the dressing on top...."

Aletta Brandle

"The sometimes 20-35 minute wait is worth it for this one dish: "Pork neck - Grilled meat with bone."If your hands and face aren't full..."

Bianca M

"Huge lineup at all times. You walk in and wonder what the fuss is all about when you consider what this decorless place looks like. There are..."

Zed

"Cozy and Worthwhile. I love this place and I've never been disappointed. However I tend to go for lunch to avoid the long lines and rushed..."

Scott.arthur

"Seriously, I hate waiting in line for my food. I doubt I would have eat at Kazu if there was a line waiting to get in. But it must be my lucky day!..."

Jennifer K

"Everytime I go by Kazu, I always see a long line up that starts within the restaurant and all the way outside. The line up is there for a good..."

Allermanger

"Super restaurant aux goûts francs et savoureux. La facture est très abordable. Cependant soyez prêts à faire la file ou à attendre. Le..."

Annie Duhamel

"Yeah it's busy, but it's also very good. I've been to Kazu many times and it's never desapointing. Yes there's a huge line up, but hey... if you..."

Joana

"Nice spot. Love that place. charming. delicious food. original and like nowhere else! i..."

Brontozorus

"Humble place great food. For a tiny location this place boosts a vivid clientele aware of great tasty portions and decent prices. presentation was..."

Fabian

"Very good!. Great service, have 5 people serving you at all times. Amazing food can't wait to go back, that's why there is always a..."

Foodguy

"Was there today. WOW WOW WOW worth every minute we waited to get in. Food is amazing yumi.definatly going there..."

Avi

"I can never get enough of the tuna salmon bowl. Expect to wait in line just like many reviews mentioned it since the restaurant is quite small, but..."

Kathleenii

"I can see why there are no Japanese customers. As it is hightly recommended at Urbanspoon and at other food blogs, I decided to pay a visit, even..."

MJ

"Busy place, crowded, but worth the visit!. I decided to go to Kazu during a visit to Montreal because this place was so highly rated on urbanspoon...."

InRegina2

"Amazing but Move Already. If you live in Montreal and haven't heard about and tried Kazu I would be very surprised. It is easily one of the greatest..."

Imintofoodandhabs

"Great Food Great Service!. My boyfriend and I were eager to try this restaurant out because of the high ratings and the big line ups outside the..."

YellowJello23

"Uncomfortable. Been eating here for 3+ years but it has gotten to the point where I no longer want to go because of the terrible seating.you..."

Anita_514

"After trying the dish Chirashizushi, I know why this Japanese restaurant is so darn popular and why there is always a long waiting line outside even..."

FoodieNo5

"Dépaysant et agréable. Il faut faire la file pour manger chez Kazu, mais ça en vaut la peine. J'adore le bol style sushi et il faut absolument..."

Helene F.

"I loved Kazu! I had the kim.... I loved Kazu!I had the kimchi tofu salad ($5) which was hearty and delicious, the raw salmon & tuna bowl ($15)..."

Alisonnn

"Very Small. Food is wonderfully presented and the service is wonderful considering how packed it is. the tight ambience really works well for this..."

JC

"Didn't live up to expectations. Went to Kazu for the first time this weekend, when for once we got there right on time before there was too much of a..."

SarahnCheese

"One word - LEGIT. The food was amazing and fresh. The menus are handwritten with funny pictures all over the walls but you feel like you have found..."

Amy Pollock

"Must go to Restaurant. The lines ups are crazy, but the food is fantastic! Definitely a hot spot resto in..."

Charles

"Patience is rewarded with delicious fusion japanese cuisine.. Been here few times and loved the food every single time. My favourite is the pork neck..."

Zefiller

"Great food! The best japanese so far in montreal. Only drawbacks: i arrived at 5:05pm and was second in line. By 5:15 the line was huge and you can't..."

L Hatter

"Flavor town.. I didn't expect to like the tortilla wrap appetizer, but we ordered it anyway based on the waitress' recommendation. WOW. I am still..."

BaileyB

"Just Loving it. This is probably my fav of all time. To go for lunch or dinner, always a good choice. I just and simply love this..."

Anne-Marie Lamothe

"THE BEST JAPONAISE PLACE IN TOWN!!! DO NOT..."

Laney

"Love everything. Kazu is my favorite japanese Bar . The shrimp burger is excellent and I do love the sake ice..."

MissResto

"Love..."

Phoung

"My favourite restaurant in Montréal. The dishes are absolutely delicious, freshly made in front of your eyes and served by extremely friendly staff...."

Emilie Noel

"How do they not have a Michelin Star yet? Still my favorite place. Don't get 2 fried things at once...it is a lot of fry but their unique sauces and..."

Sydney Wong

"My favorite Japanese restaurant in Montreal. Small place with open kitchen concept, 4 seats at the kitchen bar and 7 tables that fit two or..."

Bibi Ali

"Despite my name - I am actually Japanese and for the first time since moving here I felt like I was eating real Japanese food. We ordered the bone..."

Grant Gwynne

"Very good restaurant with typical Japanese food as it is served in Japan. Not a regular sushi place. This is the place to get to know how food is..."

Wesley Rodrigues

"INCREDIBLE food! The 48 hour pork with curry was solid, but I HIGHLY suggest trying the salmon and tuna bowl. Absolutely incredible- it was light and..."

Hana Gill

"This restaurant is more like an Izakaya, given the cramped seating and their tapas-filled menu. I ordered around eight dishes, and while I loved how..."

J Chan

"My favorite restaurant of all time. I've been going here since 2012 and I can honestly day that they consistently blow my mind every single time...."

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