My dad and I have eaten at this restaurant maybe 3 times now. It's a must for us anytime we're in town. 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. read more

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We knew to expect a small lineup and waited just 20 minutes for a table for 5. It gave us time to look 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!) read more

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This place came highly recommended, so we made sure we check it out during our trip to Montreal. It is open Th-Sun for dinner only. We picked a rainy Sunday evening closer to opening time and our wait was about 15-20 minutes (inside). We studied the menu during the wait, and once seated, were served extremely quick. Note, it's a small place and tiny tables, you will need to get cozy with your own party and next table neighbors :-) I also encourage you to read the unofficial menu on the walls posted on paper - it features more specials than the menu has. We wanted to try it all, but focused on the following: 1) salmon and tuna Carpaccio bowl - they were out of tuna, but it was delicious. 5/5 2) salmon tuna tartar bowl - go with choice above instead 3.5/5 3) egg soup - soooo flavorful!!! 5/5 4) Yuzo sake shots - 5/5 5) Yuzo sake cocktail - go with the choice above instead - 3.5/5 6) Sweet shrimp sashimi - tiny :-) 4/5 7) Grilled sea bass - amazing! 5.5 8) Panaccota - 4.5/5 Total bill for 2 people in July 2025: CAD $146. No regrets! Service was extremely fast and attentive. They know what they are doing. Highly recommend. read more

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Had to line up for a bit, but once seated, the food came out fast and tasted great. Cozy and lively atmosphere.

Busy place but very consistent. Good value and great flavors, especially the specials of the day.

Worth the wait! This place was a recommendation from a friend. There was a short line outside when I arrived. It's an intimate dining room so the line extended outside. I waited no more than 20 minutes before being seated at the bar. I ordered sake and a poke bowl. The sake understood its assignment and the poke was so fresh and buttery. I had a front row seat to watch the chefs at work. It was dinner and a show. I enjoyed it all! read more

Kazu - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I got to dine in at this Japanese restaurant and the food was so delicious that I went back a few hours later to enjoy my second meal. Both times I had to wait around 20-30 minutes in line but it was worth the wait. Beef bibimbap was absolutely delicious, the beef was tender, moist and flavorful. Shrimp burger was super soft, ramen was big enough to share and the homemade tofu was ultra soft and delicious. Finally to end the meal, there is selection of ice cream flavors to choose from. I had the chocolate brioche and it was not too sweet. I enjoyed all the dishes that I got to try out from here, very fresh and authentic. Despite service being extremely busy, they were helpful & friendly. read more

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Amazing amazing! Great price point everything was delicious and the staff were so warm. 20 minute wait at 5:30 pm for 2 ppl on a weekday. Highlight was grilled sea bass! read more

Absolutely amazing! We tried the 48h pork, smoked duck, homemade tofu, salmon don, and the salmon and tuna bowl. Every single thing was fresh and delicious. The service was insanely fast but very chaotic. Tables are incredibly tight. read more

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My absolute favorite Izakaya in Montreal! The food is not necessary traditionally although there are many traditional dishes but a lot of fusion as well. The owner and staff are pleasant but don't expect to chitchat a lot because the place is always hopping! If you're expecting a spacious kitchen, it is not. Expect tight quarters but that's a lot of its charm! Go try it. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I am a hardcore izakaya fan from dozens of trips to Japan. Kazu matches the best, food wise. The sake collection isn't huge but the extra sake list goes well beyond the regular menu shortlist. We had a nice dry Kirinzan from Niigata. Pork belly, short ribs, fried beans, and a few more were delicious. The atmosphere is lively and service was excellent. The only drawback is the long line waiting for your table. It is a place to eat, drink and get out of the way. read more

Popular place with a very large menu. The food was fresh and full of flavor. Great service and extremely polite waitress. Good options for vegetarians and pescatarians. The dumplings were amazing. If you like Sake, try some here! They don't take reservations so plan on waiting some time. The line moved quickly and it was worth it. read more

I dined here about 2 weeks ago with a group of friends on a trip to Montreal. I got the dragon roll and pork potstickers, and both were very delicious. The menu is on the more limited side, but everything looked great. Menu is expensive for the quantity of food. Location is excellent, right next to the Notre Dame. Everyone enjoyed their food in my party. Service was initially pretty slow (I don't think anyone checked on us after seating for at least 30 min) which is the reason I detracted a star. read more

Best food in Montreal!! The best!! So good, we came back for dinner 3 nights straight. We were there for 3 nights. It's that good. First night, my friend and I came for Turkish food down the street with an Uber, found out they were closed for a whole month for vacation. Bummer! It was around 4:15 pm. Didn't wanna Uber back, we looked for nearest food and just so happens that we were next to so many options. Unluckily or luckily, most were closed till 5 pm. But walked by here and they let us come in to sit and wait. Little did we know, we were so lucky that day because the lines start after 5 pm and it reached around the block! My girlfriend and I were extremely hungry and we are on girls trip. We did so much sight seeing, boating's all day with breakfast only. We were ready to order an entire menu! We pretty much did :D Not one dish was bad. Every single thing we ordered was mind blowing! Starting with the Yakitoris! Yuzu lemonade for me, sake for my friend. Ground chicken meatball yakitori was divine! Tsukene! Poke bowls: Yumm! Grilled hamachi Kama, scallops ceviche, chicken curry bowl, octopus salad! Every single dish was better then the next. The smoke salmon dip with tortilla! Divine! And we ended the meal with not one but two desserts. The matcha yuzu panna cotta had the most amazing tasting milk and that yuzu jam is the crack! The gluten free brittles were so good, we took some togo! The place was hot, bustling and happening. Food was just insanely good. The staff was super nice too. The next nights, we weren't as lucky as we got here at 5 or after 5 pm. A good 20-30 minutes wait. Painful! But worth a wait. There were many places I wanted to try on my list but we agreed that this was the best so we kept coming back. Montreal was a ok for me overall but I'd travel back just for the food here. It's that good. Dreaming about yuzu lemonade and Tsukene again! Yumm Yumm!! read more

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The food was good but the place was too crowded The servers were all very kind and accommodating The food was freshly made n flavorful My son ate 2 main entrees and loved the #29 beef ribs n I had the same n loved it too The wait time was long I would have preferred sautéed veggies or stir fry instead of lettuce salad read more

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We arrived 9 minutes after the store opened and the first group of people went into order while another big line was forming. Since we had a toddler, we decided to skip the line and eat on the picnic tables outside the restaurant. To our surprise, everything was priced very reasonably and delicious. We got the special of the day, Tuna Belly Sashimi, and was one of the best things we had on our MTL trip. P.S. their old location is just a few stores down and the Kazu sign is still up. We seriously thought they were out of business (Google maps led us there) and started thinking about other dinner plans. Glad we didn't give up and walked right into their new location. It was totally worth it! read more

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Delicious. Surprisingly not busy on a Thursday night an hour before close, but still waited 5mins for a seat for 1 at the bar. Fast service. Delicious meal. Beef was so tender and perfectly seasoned. Owner was present, serving and chatting with customers Lots of house specials not in the regular menu. Affordable. Good portions. A Need-to-return to try more dishes. read more

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As everyone else commented, food is the bomb!! My recommendation is Grilled salmon although I forgot taking photo of it, but please trust me. Only downside is the wait, but worth waiting for sure! read more

Kazu - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I've lived right around the corner for years and each time I've past by, there is a line up. Finally, I decided one day to wait and try it out and I was beyond satisfied. Kazu is authentic and that's why people love it so much. The food is amazing, the ambiance is organic. It's no surprise how popular it is. The decor reminiscent of somewhere straight off the streets of Tokyo. It's small and simple with lots of chaos and it's quite a humbling experience. There are many restaurants that have beautiful decor and the food just does not add up. At Kazu it's about the food. The service was fast and efficient and the staff was sweet and accommodating We ordered the plate of tuna and salmon sashimi, the chicken soup, oysters, and crepe. We washed it down with sake. All were extremely delicious and fresh. Thank you for existing Kazu, we will definitely be back for more! read more

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THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD. We heard a lot of good things about this place from our friends so we decided come here on our trip to Montreal. Beware of the long line to get in--we went at around 6:30pm and we didn't get in until like 7pm. It is a very small restaurant with a lot of tables squished in; we ended up sitting next to the fridge. Most of the things we wanted like the yakitori and the mussels were already sold out by the time we sat down, but the food we got did not disappoint. Every time I had a bite, I swear I saw stars. The bone marrow was amazing holy cow. You can't go wrong with (what is essentially) meat butter with baguette and green beans all on a bed of mashed potatoes. The beef ribs were so good too. It was perfectly tender and went so well with the mashed potatoes (they really like their potatoes here I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯). It did have a little too much balsamic for my liking but I'm not the biggest fan of balsamic in the first place so take that with a grain of salt. We finished off with the salmon head, and it was so good too. It was perfectly tender and since it was pretty fatty (as fish heads tend to be), it paired perfectly with the cherry tomatoes that came with it. I keep saying things were so good but that's how it was!!! I don't need the thesaurus to describe how good the food here was. The food here is on the heavy side, and I would highly suggest getting rice just so you have something to soak up the fat. I'm excited to come here on my next trip!! :') read more

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The food here absolutely blew us away. We got the chirashi zushi, the 48 hour pork with curry, the deep fried beans with truffle oil, and the yakitori. All the items were amazing but the beans really stood out to us as exceptional. My boyfriend also got the yuzu beer and we were pleasantly surprised at how much it actually tasted like yuzu! We'll be coming back before the end of our Montréal trip for sure. Kazu is a Japanese Izakaya where they serve tapa style small dishes for the whole table to share. The plates come to your table as they're ready, so don't expect to be getting everything all at once. I would recommend getting 1.5 plates per person if you're moderately hungry. The service is very friendly but quick and casual and it's very busy inside. Definitely a more traditional Izakaya experience. There was a pretty long line when we got here and the dining room was small and they don't take reservations so I recommend coming by and expecting a wait. read more

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I've heard nothing but rave reviews for this place. The ligns to get in are always insanely long. So why the 3 star review? I think it's because I ordered wrong. I got the tuna and salmon tartare bowl and it was delicious, I really enjoyed it, but it didn't taste out of this world amazing. It wasn't ''I would wait 2 hours in line to eat this'' delicious. My friend and I were lucky, we went for dinner on a sunday night and didn't wait long to be seated. I also got the tofu entree to share with my friend and it was waaaaaay too salty. We couldn't even finish it. For dessert, I loved seeing all of their ice cream varieties (Ginger, Wasabi! Matcha) But the base is vanilla and they just add toppings to it. Tasted quite ordinary. But that's because I got the chocolate and not one of their crazier ice cream flavours. I will give this place another try because I really do want to like it. If you have any recommendations of what to get here, feel free to send some my way! read more

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Wow, this place does not look like much just strictly based on the exterior. Small restaurant with very few tables and some seats at the bar. We waited for a little over an hour and the food was worth the wait. The nabemono was absolutely delicious and a great starter to our meal. My boyfriend devoured the 48 hours pork bowl. It was essentially pork with onions over rice. The sauce on the bibimbap was a little too sweet for me. They have interesting ice cream flavors for selection including wasabi and ginger. I wasn't feeling that adventurous so I opted for black tea. It is just plain vanilla ice cream with black tea powder. Was it with $5? Probably not. But was it good? Yes. This place defines simple food done right. read more

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Teeny place that is really popular and extremely crowded with over priced and only okay food... I liked how many of their dishes were a "modern" style but the uncomfortable eating arrangements and over use of sauce did not suit my dining preferences. We tried the popular dishes being the teriyaki burger, shrimp pancake salad, chirashi sushi, salmon tartar and a few other appies (i dont remember...). Most of the dishes were underwhelming and quite small for a very high price. The chirashi sushi was stunning to look at but at the end of the day, you couldn't taste the fresh fish as the sauces overpowered it all. The teriyaki burger was nothing special and the shrimp pancake was okay. Overall, for the wait, price and uncomfortable seating, I would not return to Kazu for a good japanese meal. read more

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I think I would give closer to a 3.5 star review, but maybe I'd change my mind if I could go back and try more options. We arrived at about 8pm on a regular Thursday evening. There was a line about ~15-20 people outside (+5-7 people inside). We decided to stick it out and wait to get in. Overall the wait was about 1.5 hours, and I'm not sure it was worth it, personally. (We have a lot of great Japanese food where I live!) We got the salmon and tuna tartar bowl, the 48 hour pork bowl with curry, and the shrimp okonomiyaki. I'd say that everything was good, but not 5-star good. It was a bit salty for me. The service was very good and the turnaround from ordering to receiving your food was insanely fast. There were a number of items off menu that were hand written and posted on the bar and wall. Take a look at these before you order!! A few things if you are going to dine here: Don't be the group that sits way past finishing your dinner. All the folks in line were grumbling about a family taking their sweet time. At one point the father waved his credit card in the air, which was mortifying. Go pay at the counter like everyone else! Don't cheat your way to the front of the line. A guy got in line 2 groups behind us and said his wife was too cold to stand outside. When we got toward the front of the line and could sit inside, the wife had told folks that she was a party of one and that she was next in line. When they called for her to be seated, she grabbed her husband who was waaaaaaaay back in line and they got a table. Honestly I was so hangry that I almost cried. Overall: I wouldn't wait in line if you are very hungry. Go somewhere else. Eat here if you are prepared for the line! read more

Can't believe I haven't written a review for Kazu already! I love this little spot and I'm so glad they finally moved to a (slightly) larger space. The decor in the new spot is chic but it still has the cozy/authentic Japanese vibe as they did at their old location. My favourite item on the menu personally is the salmon and tuna bowl (and you can request for them to come without rice and more veggies, which is what I often do). I've also purchased the two sauces for their salmon and tuna bowl and tried making it at home (didn't taste as good but it was still really great) and I love using the dressing for other salads as well. I don't often come here for lunch but when I do, I also love their ramen and the 24hour pork bowl with the curry sauce. Overall very satisfying for the $ you're paying. Great value, great portions, great service but it's always crowded and you most likely have to wait in line. I try to avoid this place in the winter as I don't think any food is worth waiting in line in a Montréal winter..haha! (And you will 9/10 times have to wait for an average of 10-20 minutes outside during peak hours). read more

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It is always hard to get a sit at Kazu under normal circumstances since the line up is so long! With only takeout and delivery options available, it is now less painful to get my hands on their delicious Chirashi Zushi (salmon and tuna sashimi served with salad and rice). I must say that I almost enjoyed the salad more than the sashimi...the vinaigrette makes the salad so tasty..:slightly tangy and slightly sweet A must try! read more

Kazu - Chirashi Zushi - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This was the best Japanese food I had in 2018！The poke was very unique and tasty, the cod was so delicious that both are highly recommended! The rib was way tender and soft, way above average! The restaurant is small, which means the waiting time is long. I would recommend go around the opening time and make sure you have the whole group with you. Otherwise, they won't sit you. Enjoy the food. read more

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The closest I've ever been to Japan in Montréal. The restaurant just moved down the street from its original location, which means more seating and you can wait for a table inside during the cold Montréal winters. I had a yuzu beer and really enjoyed it. If you're not a fan of sour lemonade I wouldn't recommend the yuzu beer but there are other interesting beer options. The portion of a lunch ramen is HUGE! It was so layered with flavor and extremely filling. If you're in the area around lunchtime you've got to try it. The seating is tight so prepare to be a little squished and ready to do some apologizing as you make your way bumping others to and from your table. But hey, from what I hear it's pretty crowded in Tokyo so try to enjoy the squished experience. I hope to return to this restaurant to try all of the other interesting items they have on the menu! read more

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This place is hyped up, as there was a line already at 6:30pm and we had to wait half an hour. Once seated though, the food comes out SUPER quick, so that's good. However, this place is small, and 3 of us were seated at where we saw only 2 people were sitting before. It was the table right by the bar, and people/waiters walk back and forth there. I was squeezed right next to someone sitting at another table, and the waiter had barely just fit a stool there. By the time we were leaving, we saw a table that sat two before squeezed with five people! They're doing their best, but it just brings the experience down to squeeze people into tables that have you elbow to elbow with someone sitting at another table... As for the food, it was okay. I wasn't all that impressed. For appetizers, we saw Japanese Raviolis. Sounded pretty interesting, was kinda expecting to be something like Italian raviolis, and they were dumplings... I don't know why they didn't label it as dumplings/gyozas? Also for the okonomiyaki, we were asked if we wanted vegetable or shrimp one. We chose the shrimp one, but they just top the okonomiyaki with shrimp as a topping. It was also cold. I've had okonomiyaki in a few other places before and the shrimp has always been inside the okonomiyaki not as a topping. We also got the 48 hour pork bowl, that was pretty good. The beef kalbi plate was also delicious. Portions smaller than expected. Kazu was definitely an interesting experience in that the environment was different, but I didn't feel the food was that great to come back for in addition to the wait and tight seating. read more

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Great choices all-round well covered by other reviewrs, but if you are the type to worry about leaving full from a place like this, grab a crab croquette for $5. It's really good, and also really filling! You won't regret it. Everything else we had on the menu was good. Restaurant is very busy, not exactly a place to sit and chat, the entire process is organized to get you your food ASAP and then after you're done eating, to get you the bill and let the next table outside in. The restaurant is tight, so it's still pretty cozy, similar to pre-COVID. read more

My boyfriend and I came for lunch and really enjoyed it here! It's a hole in the wall, super cramped, and there's usually a wait, but it's not too bad of a wait and the staff are nice. I got the veggie bowl after the waitress told me that just about every other food item had garlic or onion and I am intolerant, but I was delightfully surprised at how good it was! My boyfriend got the short ribs and it was large and the meat was super soft and flavorful. The prices are also super reasonable. We spent $30-40 for two people. read more

Kazu is my favourite restaurant in Montreal. Every time I'm in town, I try to make it there. They moved in to a slightly bigger space now, which is just few steps away from the old location. But it is still as adorable as the other one. The staff are still lovely and energetic as always and the ambiance is perfect. Kazu gets very busy; the line up can be very long sometime. You often see a queue forming up even before the doors are open. But trust me, it's worth it. Everything that I had there so far are absolutely amazing! Their menu has a lot of items which can be a little overwhelming. But my usual go-to are the Beef Bibimbap (to die for!!!), Beef Carpaccio and Pork Cheeks. Also, do yourself a favour and order their home made soft ice cream! Can't wait for my next visit! read more

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Kazu is a destination restaurant in Montreal. You know it's beyond popular when we arrived 30 minutes prior to opening on a Sunday, and one party still beat us to first in line! Service and food were quick as expected, in order to turn over tables quickly. Because the restaurant was tiny and space was tight, recommend going in pairs. We were a party of 3 and barely had enough table space for all of our orders. We really wanted to order the pork neck, but it was sold out already! We did enjoy the chicken skewers, shrimp burger, fall-off-the-bone beef short rib over mashed potatoes, 48-hour pork with side of curry, and bibimbap (just wish it was served in a hot stone pot though). Every dish hit all the marks: flavorful, good texture, fragrant, and fresh. PS. Don't miss some of the specials listed on the wall, i.e. tuna belly, oysters, octopus, etc. Even though we were so full (to the point of unbuttoning my pants), I'm glad that we tried the desserts, which were small anyway. The green tea panna cotta and the black tea ice cream were the perfect ending to our meal. read more

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I love this place. I'll admit, I wasn't too convinced at first when I walked in. Tiny restaurant, simple decor, hole-in-the-wall vibe, but it had a line. That had to mean good things. We were sat at a table by the wall, which was in the way of the servers walking between the kitchen and dining area. Again, small restaurant. I ordered the ramen for lunch, because I just wanted noodles. I wasn't really expecting any amazing ramen from a non-ramen restaurant. I just wanted something warm and soupy. When I took my first sip of the broth, all my initial impressions melted away. They didn't matter. It was really good. It was rich, flavourful, and warmed my soul, and the noodles had plenty of bite to them. The chefs in the kitchen knew what they were doing. My girlfriend ordered the short rib, which came in a massive plate and looked intimidating, but was actually a reasonably sized portion. Also chock full of flavour, and was incredibly tender. I guess at the end of the day, the food is what's important. If I lived in Montreal full time, I'd probably come here weekly. read more

Kazu - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I have heard so much about this place so finally decided to give it a shot! The lines ups were crazy. Waited in queue for at least 45-50 minutes for a table as we were quite a huge group, however they all said it would be worth the efforts and wait. Finally got in the restaurant and I was surprised to how tiny it was and still accommodated many people. There were seats at the bar as well. You can see them making the food if you're seated at the bar side. Our turn came in to place the order and I went with the shrimp burger and omg at first bite, I was delighted and my mouth felt in love with this place! The portions are quite big enough and will fill you up. Even the salad was delicious. The service is amazing as well. The girls are so nice and treat you so well. I'd definitely recommend this place despite the wait as it's worth it and you won't regret standing in line for quite long for this great amazing meals that are provided here! Love it and I'd come back to try other platters on the menu. read more

Kazu - Shrimp Burger - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Ok, updating my review here after returning several months later. The lamb chops are awesome, amazing, and delicious (perfectly cooked and well flavored). Get them! Several reasons why I revised my rating down from a 5 to a 4. First of all, with regards to the food, I think it is a little bit hit-or-miss in terms of flavor. While everything is well presented, some of the dishes just don't have the same 'zing' as others. For example, I thought the pork bibimbap was ok---but could use more spice. Also, there is nearly always a line to get in here (be prepared to wait at least 30 min); the space inside is very small and you may well be crammed around a table. If you have a choice, sit at the bar; I liked it there better. The service is good, in general, though they did forget to bring one item we ordered (though it found its way onto the bill). read more

Kazu - Pork bibimbap. Good, but could use more spice. - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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When I knew I was going to Montreal, I did a full research on where to eat and thanks to Instagram because I'd seen SO MANY great photos of the food here and people were raving about it. After being so jet legged, all I wanted was just some good food. After a much needed nap, we took an Uber from our hotel straight to Kazu. By the way, how to find this restaurant is easy, you see a long line outside of a restaurant and that's when you know you have come to the right place. People were literally waiting in the cold. Well, that didn't scare me away. I joined those guys proudly. Maybe 25 or 30 mins or so, we finally made it in (after creepily watching people enjoying their meals through the windows, haha). My husband ordered "48 hours pork bowl". A bowl of rice topped with sliced pork simmered in soy sauce in a mildly sweet sauce which OMG, it was SO good even though I only tried a little, but I could already tell that it was really really tasty! I ordered Shrimp burger (made from fresh black tigers from the Atlantic Ocean) for myself and it was so good I almost cried. Seriously though, my pictures didn't even do the food's justice. Huge shout-out to their staff for being super friendly and helpful. I told them it was our first time eating at Kazu and everyone was more than happy to recommend some food for us. I honestly wished I had been able to eat more because I kept seeing nice looking food being served left and right. Last but not least, I ordered "Home made soft ice cream (No egg, no cream used) with brioche chocolate" and I was so glad I took our waitress' advice! (I wish I could remember her name since she was so awesome!) P.S. Kazu is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, guys. Don't be like me just showing up and having to read about their business hours through the windows. :-/ read more

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My top Isakaya in town! He is the real deal! He's always there! The chef is so humble still with all his popularity and success! He recognizes me now that I make sure to sit at the bar in front of him each time we go there. Make sure to go before 5pm if you don't want to do the line ups. What's good there? Everything! read more

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. Still consistent and delicious. We came for lunch and were running a bit behind schedule (meaning we didn't arrive till a few minutes past noon). Already knew we would have to wait but it wasn't too bad! Around 20 to 25 minutes. Hours. Note that they're closed Tuesday. I've never seen this place not busy. Cash or debit only. Don't forget. I wouldn't want to be sitting at the table by the window. People constantly peering at you and giving you "hurry up" stares. Lunch menu. Even though there's only 8 main options, it's still so difficult to decide. Couple appetizers and homemade soft serve ice cream. I won't spoil it but GET THE ICE CREAM. Oops. I didn't realize but the hand written, yellow sticky notes are for dinner only. That grilled lamb sounds bomb along with the fresh oysters, grilled octopus leg and scallop sashimi. Is there anything Kazu doesn't do? *Drool* We got extremely lucky and even though we were a party of five, they squeezed us into the bar. Love watching the chefs work their magic. Insane how fast and efficient they are in such a cramped space. If you've never been inside, it is tighttttttt. There's only four pint sized tables and the bar. - Mashed potato - you get a small side dish of either soup or mashed potato. Nicely flavoured and light for being mainly all potato. - Calcium salmon ($7.00)- salmon paste with tortilla. Yes, those are rice krispies and yes, it most certainly works. Bold, fresh flavours. - Tuna and salmon bowl ($12.00) - freshly chopped tuna and salmon mixed with salad on top of steamed Japanese rice. Light, healthy, refreshing. Always a favourite. - 48 hour pork bowl ($12.00) - rice topped with sliced pork simmered in a soy sauce based sweet sauce. That pink stuff is pickled ginger on top. Pork is sliced thinly, well marinated and tasty. Over a bed of rice is perfect. - Ramen ($12.00) - homemade noodle soup topped with vegetables, BBQ pork and a soft-boiled egg. For Montreal, the broth is good and the noodles have a nice spring to them. - Galbi ($18.00) - the galbi was well seasoned, tender and had a great sweet sticky sauce. Interesting that they have this Korean inspired dish on their menu. I've seen that they even do a bibimbaap dish. - Shrimp burger ($12.00) - made from fresh black tiger shrimps. The sandwich literally just melts in your mouth. The flavours blend perfectly together in perfect harmony. - Wasabi homemade soft serve ice cream ($5.00) - this was one of the BEST soft serve ice cream's I think I've tasted in my life. The wasabi powder/flavour wasn't very prominent but the texture of their soft serve was perfect. Seriously, this was memorable. If you like home churned soft serve, it's a must order. Perfect amount to share although I ended up getting to eat most of it! read more

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