The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, especially the outdoor patio area in the summer. Service was excellent as well. Unfortunately, the food was extremely average despite being quite pricy. Selection was also limited and the portion sizes were small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
nicolas
Delicious mackerel and eel nigiris for delivery
Food: 5
Victor Chen
I really enjoyed the contemporary atmosphere, but outside of appearances, this restaurant is not up to par.I had their truffle ramen from the rotating menu, there wasn't no indication that I had anything different. Wasn't a fan of the broth, and in any scenario, it's just standard ramen. Honestly the best thing was the seaweed.For me, the main draw of Izakaya restaurants are the seasonal menus where the chefs can draw out their creativity, but their seasonal menu only had different kinds of sushi. . . and truffle ramen.The karaage was very crispy, moist on the inside, but it was really lacking flavour and the garlic mayo could not rescue it.For drinks, we got their neko punch, and it was also mediocre.It was empty when I came, and I could absolutely tell why.
Justin
Good Japanese food, but more fusion than authentic. On the salty side. Portions were generous, and drinks were tasty. The 7 samurai is a must try, and the matcha cheesecake was a great way to end the meal. Overall good experience!
I was for my birthday. First experience. I loved everything. The food was fresh and excellent. I had a lot of fun. I'm going back for sure! In my top three favorite restaurants!Vegetarian options: Possible to have fun and eat vegetarian. But not many optionsParking: It’s still downtown. Not easy to park
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poulet Frit
A Bousi
We luckily got a table for four on a Saturday night. The place filled up shortly after.Fun menu. The big hits were the tempura prawns, fried calamari tentacles and fried oysters.The service was excellent. I didn’t get our server’s name. Long hair, green eyes, tattoo sleeve.They have a fun shot glass sake board for birthdays. They also offer free matcha cheesecake for birthdays.Clean and nice bathrooms. They even have mouthwash.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Claire B
The service was average.Cocktails expensive, not very full of alcohol.The meals were good, carefully prepared and original.The high bill for the overall meal was quite disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
K L
Staff was wonderful and very helpful and polite. The food was just okay.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
J
Unfortunately, significant decline in the quality of service and overall vibe. Previously, exuded the charm and warmth of a traditional Japanese pub, which was a major draw for me and many others. However, during my last few visits, this unique atmosphere seems to have faded.One of the key aspects that seems to be lacking is the relationship-building with customers, which is integral to the Japanese pub experience. The interactions felt impersonal and lacked the hospitable touch that is so valued in such establishments.Additionally, the service was noticeably below par. The staff seemed unengaged and not well-versed in fostering the kind of environment one would expect in a Japanese pub. This change is especially disappointing given the restaurant's survival through the challenging COVID period.
Comfortable sitting arrangement with great atmosphere. Wide range of starters to select from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luc Faucher
Food is very basic for the price. Not worth it. Love the chairs though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Tippy B
The food was okay, definitely had better izakayas in Montreal. But also...the drink where I had to JUICE? my own ORANGE??? Fellas, I don't think this is it,,, I don't think it's the right move for a restaurant with two dollar signs on
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Marianne Brabant
Update: I went back 1.5 years later, a completely different experience. The restaurant was full (Friday evening the week before Christmas) and the service was super fast. The dishes chosen were much tastier (I recommend the beef and cheese rice bowl, the gyozas and the karaage but not the beef udons).I would give 3.5The food is good and the prices reasonable but the portions a little small. I ordered the beef udon and there were barely a few pieces of meat. The service is bad, the restaurant was empty, there were 2 of us and the first dish was served in 5 minutes. The second on the other hand, still nothing after 20 minutes, we had to ask if it was coming so that it arrived 10-15 minutes later. It's good but not wow, with all the Japanese restaurants nearby, I wouldn't go back
The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, especially the outdoor patio area in the summer. Service was excellent as well. Unfortunately, the food was extremely average despite being quite pricy. Selection was also limited and the portion sizes were small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Delicious mackerel and eel nigiris for delivery
Food: 5
I really enjoyed the contemporary atmosphere, but outside of appearances, this restaurant is not up to par.I had their truffle ramen from the rotating menu, there wasn't no indication that I had anything different. Wasn't a fan of the broth, and in any scenario, it's just standard ramen. Honestly the best thing was the seaweed.For me, the main draw of Izakaya restaurants are the seasonal menus where the chefs can draw out their creativity, but their seasonal menu only had different kinds of sushi. . . and truffle ramen.The karaage was very crispy, moist on the inside, but it was really lacking flavour and the garlic mayo could not rescue it.For drinks, we got their neko punch, and it was also mediocre.It was empty when I came, and I could absolutely tell why.
Good Japanese food, but more fusion than authentic. On the salty side. Portions were generous, and drinks were tasty. The 7 samurai is a must try, and the matcha cheesecake was a great way to end the meal. Overall good experience!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Matcha Cheesecake, Salmon Tataki
Delicious mackerel and eel
Food: 5
I was for my birthday. First experience. I loved everything. The food was fresh and excellent. I had a lot of fun. I'm going back for sure! In my top three favorite restaurants!Vegetarian options: Possible to have fun and eat vegetarian. But not many optionsParking: It’s still downtown. Not easy to park
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poulet Frit
We luckily got a table for four on a Saturday night. The place filled up shortly after.Fun menu. The big hits were the tempura prawns, fried calamari tentacles and fried oysters.The service was excellent. I didn’t get our server’s name. Long hair, green eyes, tattoo sleeve.They have a fun shot glass sake board for birthdays. They also offer free matcha cheesecake for birthdays.Clean and nice bathrooms. They even have mouthwash.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The service was average.Cocktails expensive, not very full of alcohol.The meals were good, carefully prepared and original.The high bill for the overall meal was quite disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Staff was wonderful and very helpful and polite. The food was just okay.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Unfortunately, significant decline in the quality of service and overall vibe. Previously, exuded the charm and warmth of a traditional Japanese pub, which was a major draw for me and many others. However, during my last few visits, this unique atmosphere seems to have faded.One of the key aspects that seems to be lacking is the relationship-building with customers, which is integral to the Japanese pub experience. The interactions felt impersonal and lacked the hospitable touch that is so valued in such establishments.Additionally, the service was noticeably below par. The staff seemed unengaged and not well-versed in fostering the kind of environment one would expect in a Japanese pub. This change is especially disappointing given the restaurant's survival through the challenging COVID period.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food, very clean and beautiful space, amazing servers. Great menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Sashimi Salad, Salmon Tataki, Miso Soup
Comfortable sitting arrangement with great atmosphere. Wide range of starters to select from.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is very basic for the price. Not worth it. Love the chairs though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
The food was okay, definitely had better izakayas in Montreal. But also...the drink where I had to JUICE? my own ORANGE??? Fellas, I don't think this is it,,, I don't think it's the right move for a restaurant with two dollar signs on
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Update: I went back 1.5 years later, a completely different experience. The restaurant was full (Friday evening the week before Christmas) and the service was super fast. The dishes chosen were much tastier (I recommend the beef and cheese rice bowl, the gyozas and the karaage but not the beef udons).I would give 3.5The food is good and the prices reasonable but the portions a little small. I ordered the beef udon and there were barely a few pieces of meat. The service is bad, the restaurant was empty, there were 2 of us and the first dish was served in 5 minutes. The second on the other hand, still nothing after 20 minutes, we had to ask if it was coming so that it arrived 10-15 minutes later. It's good but not wow, with all the Japanese restaurants nearby, I wouldn't go back