Service was fast and friendly. Food hit the spot as we had…read morenot had Japanese food for a long time.

This was a pleasant surprise. A good option for Thaï in this area. We were two for lunch. Both…read moredishes were savoury. The decor is quite casual. Friendly stay. We as a society have changed. We moved away from the "typical" Chinese American food and places like this have become more common. I'm glad they're close and offer a quality option. Enjoy

This was my first time at a teppanyaki believe it or not! I had only ever seen this in movies and…read morehad no idea that it's actually a resto style called teppanyaki. We were seated in the semi private area which has two tables and can accommodate 16 people comfortably... Maybe 2 more if you squeeze a bit. Drinks: I decided to embrace the unique experience by ordering a Ramune pop where you have to punch down a glass bead so that you can pour the soda. It's served into a glass with a lime flavored popsicle to give it extra flavor. Ordering: the way the menu works is that everyone gets the same things included with their meal. The only thing different is the protein ordered. - Onion broth: thin but oh so packed with umami flavor! - Salad: pretty good with light vinaigrette - Mushrooms: mmmhh fried and covered in soy sauce - Shrimp: delish and drown it in the tangy dipping sauce - Mixed Veggies: helps balance all the meatiness - Addictive ground ginger soy sauce: can eat this with everything! - Tangy chili sauce: love the flavor - Bowl of rice - Orange creamsicle ice cream: yay for ice cream! - Cup of Jasmine tea: wash down all that flavor The meats: with 3 choices of beef from least to most expensive--Beef Samurai, Sirloin, Filet Mignon. I went middle of the road with the sirloin but was able to taste the filet mignon off my friend's plate. Conclusion: filet mignon cut up in cubes had a rich beefy flavor that comes from the fat in the meat that is seared. It's really good, super tender and juicy. The sirloin also cooked and cubed has a flatter taste but still really tender and delicious. If budget is not an issue, go with the filet mignon, your taste buds will be singing! Staff was friendly and polite. The cooks, depending who you get make their own jokes to entertain you while cooking. Our cook did this knife flipping thing with his chef's knife into it's holster several times like it was nothing. I could just envision myself trying that and losing fingers and toes in the process!!! Overall, it's just a touch pricey but I loved the experience! We were all very satisfied. It's good sized portions guaranteeing that nobody will leave hungry. The place filled up by 6pm where every table was occupied. I will go back again!

Nice cozy place good for a group of 8 to share a live Teppanyaki station but they can do better on…read morethe entertainment side especially with their Cheff acrobatics

Great food and the customer service was wonderful. The food came in a timely manner. There are…read morequite a few options you can choose from in terms of sushi and hot dishes. The price of all you can eat is very reasonable

Bestie and I really liked this place when we visited for the first time two week ago, so we decided…read moreto go back last night. "Last night" was a Thursday, which means the all-you-can-eat price was a whole $2 cheaper lol - still, as I previously mentioned, if you are a big sushi eater, $39.99 or even $41.99 isn't bad at all. Unfortunately service wasn't as good this time. It looked like they had less staff working. They had two very large groups there, and most other tables were occupied. We were placed in a corner and it seems they kind of forgot about us for a while - dirty dishes weren't picked up, some stuff my friend ordered was never delivered, and we were never shown a drinks menu (we both don't usually drink alcohol during the work week, so that was whatever, but it would have been nice to be offered). I also noticed that some of the makis I liked last time, weren't offered this time - it's very possible that they have some rolls available only on the weekend (I've seen this elsewhere), so I get that, but it was disappointing. Overall would I still come back - yes - but probably only on the weekend if I have a choice.

Discovered this beautiful place tonight. We came here for my gf Birthday dinner. It was really…read moredelicious and exquisite experience. We were a huge group of 15 people.. I felt super worried about the service and the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed but they delivered greatness! The ambiance was very intimate and small but still lots of tables around to enjoy They made sure that all of us didn't come home hungry! The menu is pretty awesome and lots of food options ! I wasn't in the mood for sushi but definitely changed my mind after I saw other people having it and my mood kicked in suddenly craving for sushi I enjoyed their miso soup it was amazing and delicious fresh just not much tofu so the dish itself was good just missing some tofu in my bowl! Seasoned great though My husband and I decided to share The teriyaki chicken dish .. it was really great . Only thing was the Chicken was a bit dry but the tempura veggies and house salad definitely tasted fresh and amazing. The maki sushis was wonderful 5/5 16pieces pretty tender and very fresh. Thick pieces of avocado and salmon with high end grade sushi grade fish. pretty impressed! Overall the service was attentive and wonderful .. we got our food very quickly even though we were a lot in our group they were able to set up an ordering system into different groups so we could all order effectively.. seemed like it wasn't their first rodeo and are very well prepared for huge groups. Totally recommend this place in general and will be back for sure, their known for their sushi and are one of the best I've tasted in a while very much recommend it Cheers

Party of 5 ordered this awesome sushi platter for 4 along with salmon salads and udon. Awesome!…read more And huge portions! My cousin and his family come here all of the time and probably us. If we lived here, we would be coming all of the time too!

Food is godlike, ambience is godlike, service is great and staff knows that their ramen is top tier…read more Will eat here until I can't no more

Honestly this place is very overrated. I was so excited to see what all the hype was about and it…read morewas very disappointing. The ramen was okay. I ordered the veggie and my partner had the pork. Come early if you're going to try this spot! Seating is limited and some people waited over an hour.

A fabulous experience in the heart of montreal. With 2…read moreservices welcoming 12 guests max, you are in for an incredible private experience. The staff is kind, attentive, and spends time explaining every dish served. Guests seat around the kitchen for a true omakaze experience, with the best skilled chefs. Everything is imported directly from Japan and prepared in front of you. We went to celebrate a birthday and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience in Montreal.

Wow! What an experience. We didn't quite know what to expect. This was an amazing mix of tradition,…read moreskill and performance art. This is the 5-star culinary equivalent to Cirque du Soliel, in that six people collaborated in small teams to prepare and present each delicious course with flair. Before each round, we were presented with the fish that was the base of the dish to follow. I liked this a lot because often I need to google less common fish to learn what they look like. I appreciated the tea ceremony at the end. It was a lovely finale to a very memorable experience. We will definitely return.

The restaurant seats only 12 in total. When we went, it was by reservation only as there was only…read moreone tasting menu available but what a treat! We had the IWAKI course for 2 and it was the following: - Cold entrees: miso oyster (addictive flavor), mashed potato & bamboo shoots (yummy), squid & daikon (tasted rose water like? Didn't like it), salmon tartar (great), duck (good) and tuna in cherry tomato (yum). - Soba noodle salad: the dressing was thin but the flavor was full and satisfying. - Sea bass sashimi: absolutely delicious. He brought hot oil and drizzled it on the fish to sear it quickly. - Mini okonamiyaki: these mini pancakes tasted a bit weird to me. - Deep fried king fish: tender and delicious - Salmon rice soup in hot stone pot: flavorful and satisfying - Candied ginger ice cream: if you eat the mint with the ice cream it's really good together a mix of spicy, cold and tingly. There were only 3 other people in the restaurant beside us two. It was a one man operation where the chef was the one prepping, serving, removing the dishes and taking the payment. As a consequence, service was not fast but decent. The restaurant is very cosy and intimate as it'll only seat a total of 12 people. The food overall was pretty good and it feels like you have a private chef cooking for you. The highlight for me was the sea bass sashimi. It's a little pricey for the quantity though. I would go back to try the other menus.

10 stars out of five!…read more Jardin Iwaki is my favourite Japanese restaurant, hands down. This tiny, authentically decorated resto has a staff of two (as far as I could tell without poking my head into the kitchen) - one Owner/Chef, and one server, and that's all it takes to make for an unforgettable evening. Reservations, by the way, are pretty much mandatory and when you call yours in you will be offered your choice of three distinct meals. (Iwaki, Edo, Imadake) I usually opt for the "EDO" meal which offers sushi as part of the menu but I really do want to try the "IMADAKE" - the "Chef's Choice" next time. The EDO menu consisted of about six servings, starting with a delightful arrangement of six appetizers, then followed (but not in the order in which I am listing) by a soba noodle salad, a soup, a butter fish entree, a plate of sushi, a plate of Okonomiyaki (lovely little pancakes), and a desert. Each and every one of the courses are beautifully prepared and served and are orchestrated to match the elegance of dining. While everything was a treat to the eyes and palate, it was the butter fish that stole the show. I can't really explain how delicious it was other than to tell you that quiet whimpers of ecstasy were uttered throughout the course. Eye-crossingly good, I experienced a kind of revelation that bordered on the religious. The restaurant's size makes for an intimate experience not to be forgotten. Couples converse quietly, and even the family that occupied a six-top generated no intrusive noise. It is such a welcome change from those restaurants that think LOUD makes for a superior dining experience. Absolute magic!

Des qu'on franchi la porte le voyage commence. On se sent…read morecomme dans une terasses nocturne dans une de ces ruelles étroites de Tokyo. Super ambiance avec les murs xe briques et les lumières tamisée rouge. Comme Karaage entrée poulet japonais frit 5 boulettes de viandes brunes, très goûteux. Servie avec une excellente salade de choux J'ai pris la soupe Tan Tan épicé, un excellent choix!!! Je vais devoir revenir goûter autres plats. Le choix de saké et autres spécialités est impressionnant sans compter les cocktail et plus Ambiance pub où il fait bon de partager des petits plats. Plusieurs tables de 2 à 4 personnes.

Whether guided by fate or touched by luck, our first visit to this Montreal izakaya felt like…read moredrawing a hidden star from the night. Each small dish was crafted with the grace to charm even the most discerning palate, like whispers of flavour meant to seduce the soul. Among those small dishes, we would strongly recommend the saba tataki (seared mackerel), the beef tataki. and the ikayaki (grilled squid) all exquisite. The unagi surprisingly served with rice and salad was a bit disappointing, especially the sauce on the top. We also tried the cheesecake which was good but not a must. The restaurant has also a great selection of sakes, for all budget. The small restaurant not only offers a welcoming atmosphere but also an attentive staff. We will come back for sure to try out their Harushika Junmai Daiginjo!

We knew to expect a small lineup and waited just 20 minutes for a table for 5. It gave us time to…read morelook at the menu and plan our attack. Once seated, things happen very quickly...it is go, go, go (in the best possible way.) We ordered appetizers first, the tempura green beans with a delicious truffle mayo, gyoza and the tofu salad (they make it fresh every Sunday). Green beans were everyone's fave, but I have to mention the (pickled?) vegetables on the salad. So flavourful! Also tried the egg drop soup which is so tasty. Mains were the salmon tuna bowl, the beef short ribs, the shrimp burger, and 48 hour pork with curry sauce. Everything was wonderful! Finished with their soft serve ice cream, I had the cherry blossom but one of us had the sake, which is a shot of sake poured on top. Amazing! You can even have wasabi or ginger... I'll try that next time (and there will be a next time soon!)

My dad and I have eaten at this restaurant maybe 3 times now. It's a must for us anytime we're in…read moretown. This little spot opens around 5 and I recommend coming early, or expect a wait. You can also order to go here I believe. They really operate efficiently, expect fast service! Tables are tightly situated and there's a cozy bar situation where I sat this time, able to watch the chefs cook right in front of me. The daily specials are posted on their Instagram page, as well as written on pieces of paper around the restaurant. My server quickly helped me to water and a glass of sake. I placed a to go order for one of the daily specials, the grilled sea bass with sushi rice and salad, with some kimchi. I also ordered the BBQ chicken with tortilla and salad, as well as vegetable gyoza. Everything was incredible. Truly. The gyoza came topped with green onions and was SO crispy and hot and was perfect with their soy sauce. I thought sea bass was wonderful with a unique almost smoky flavor that melted in my mouth paired with the slightly sweet sticky rice. The barbecue chicken was great as well and better the next day. One thing I don't really understand is why they served plain flour tortillas cut into quarters with their food. We didn't utilize this, nor the white butter/mayo sauce that came alongside it. I hope to eat here often, for years to come and am so happy to see this iconic Japanese restaurant still thriving years later.

It was rainy outside, Quiet and cozy inside,…read more Our steak medium rare, With our own Belgian beer, Japanese Tonkatsu fried We surely also tried, Chicken-tasting tofu, You'll find these all in Raku, Albeit no dessert that night, We three had a delight!

We ordered in the Chicken Katsu Curry, Karaage Don & some Kimchi on the side!!…read more Definitely qualifies as a cheap meal with excellent quality and taste! Taste 10/10 Quality of Ingredients 10/10 Value for $$ 10/10 Would definitely like to eat in at the restaurant sometime to try more food items off the menu! Would recommend this establishment as well!