Kitano Shokudo(OTTO BISTRO)

few places can boast being the best AND most authentic Japanese restaurant in the city. Kitano has earned that right. Whether its a regular night or special pop-up event, Kitano Shokudo is a plateau staple, with character and originality that is so often lost in an oversaturated market. The chef shares these gifts with his guests with the calm and confidence that translates in every bite. Savour these moments. it is a rarity and a privilege.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tremendous quality fish, classic presentation, just really, really good. And the must-get mapo tofu was unreal delicious. (Side note: my wife was disappointed that a scallop dish she'd seen online wasn't on the specials list that night; they made it for her anyway!)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We enjoyed our dinner. The food was excellent, both the grilled yellowtail and the salmon. The pistachio icecream for dessert was good as well.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely worth the trip. Fabulous food, great service and nice vibe with the music. At a volume that makes it possible to hold a conversation.
We'll be back for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The best Japanese food we’ve had outside Japan! Everything was 10/10. The restaurant is a two man show - don’t know how they do it but they pull it off well.

We ordered:
- Miso soup
- Crab Mazemen (explosion of flavour)
- Chirashi
- Maguro Don (the tuna was literally melt in your mouth)
- Dessert Pudding

Cannot fault any of the dishes. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I consider myself a sushi connaisseur and by all means not an expert but this restaurant was underwhelming. Fish had no flavor, presentation was bland and not a big variety of fish.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3

Was very delicious! One of the best Japanese restos in mtl. The staff was also very friendly.
I would recommend to book in advance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had the sashimi, Maguro Don, and Uni Carbonara—everything was so good! The Maguro Don was my favorite—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done. The vibe was awesome too, with a DJ spinning great music on turntables and stylish decor that added to the experience. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Five dishes, five hits. Great music at an acceptable volume.

Duck confit over ramen noodles and the foie gras mousse were great. Wild spicy potato salad and the tuna roll and sashimi were fabulous.

Friendly service

No notes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place blew me away! Their selection of sake is fabulous, and each dish was a dream. Casual setting with very high quality food, and lovely service. I recommend sitting at the bar. Great date spot, thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely amazing noodles with delicious options for vegetarians. We loved the green salad; an unexpected highlight!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Every dish was flavourful, especially the crab mazemen, very good. Need to make a reservation in advance and the service was great but a bit slow, though there was only one server doing the most so I don’t blame him.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Incredible food, service, and spot. We got the sashimi, octopus salad, Brussels, and crab mazemen. Everything was just deeeeeeelicious. Oh, and the matcha tiramisu. I don’t even like tiramisu but I saw another table trying it and it looked fantastic. So I ordered one and bloody hell it was good. I’ll come back to Montreal just to eat here. Well done!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place blew my mind. Incredible flavors in a very friendly atmosphere. I love this place so much 🫶🏼

Was happily surprised by the food. I had heard good things and wanted to check it out for myself. The restaurant itself looks like a basic tavern on the inside, the food spoke for itself. Highly recommended