Bistro Japonais Furusato

$$ • Japanese

About Bistro Japonais Furusato

Bistro Japonais Furusato is a cozy Japanese restaurant offering a variety of authentic dishes like sushi, yakitori, tempura, and hot pot. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, with friendly and attentive staff. Guests recommend the eggplant starter, hamachi sashimi, shabushabu, mini sukiyaki, and skewers. The place is small and simple, but the food, including the sushi and grilled fish cheeks, is delicious. The restaurant is praised for its great service, clean bathrooms, and authentic experience. The Shabu Shabu, a Japanese fondue, is highly recommended for its fresh ingredients and the friendly staff who serve with patience. The presentation of the sushi is simple, but everything is excellent, especially the fatty tuna makis and tasty ginger. The atmosphere remains calm and unpretentious, making it a well-located spot for a good meal. Many customers believe Furusato serves the best and most authentic Japanese food in Montreal, with amazing sushi and home-style dishes, including karaage, which reminds some of their mom’s cooking. Regulars enjoy ordering multiple appetizers like agedashi tofu, spicy eggplant, and korokke. The katsudon is noted for its consistently amazing broth. After a closure during COVID, guests are grateful for Furusato's return and look forward to enjoying their meals again, despite the sushi chef being temporarily unavailable. Some hope the cooked fish options will expand, reminiscing about past favorites like salted mackerel.