Came here for a reservation with a big group of 17 for a friend's Bach dinner during our trip to…read moreMontreal after doing research and I'm happy to report that it did not disappoint. I wanted to share my experience because their online and in person menu is quite ambiguous and doesn't do justice in explaining their tasting menus. What I really like about this restaurant is that unlike many, they don't make everyone order the same thing. It just requires a minimum of 2 people for the tasting menu and everyone else can order what they please otherwise. The $55 tasting menu is pretty worth it imo. The fact that a drink alone is about $17 as is makes it worth, because it comes with multiple tapas and a drink of choice. The server tried his best to explain everything to us beforehand, but we couldn't help but start to worry during the meal when a few plates came out and we hadn't seen anything for a while. Basically, there are 3 courses, and each course contains multiple items which come out pretty quickly all at once. We started off with lighter apps like edamame, karaage, gyoza, and Japanese pasta. There will be a waiting period before the next course comes out (but don't panic like we did, it doesn't end here). The second course contained tuna poke, a vegetable dish, beef tataki, and takoyaki. There is another waiting period before the third (and heaviest) course comes out. We received pork ribs (a crowd favourite), salmon, and a watermelon salad to end. There were definitely more dishes that I'm forgetting but by the end of it we were all stuffed and pleasantly surprised with the variety we received and unanimously thought it was pretty worth. The restaurant environment is also such a vibe... just a great social setting overall. We had some people in our group that opted out of the tasting menu and decided to share à la carte style, and they also enjoyed their meal and thought it was worth it too. I'd highly recommend this spot as it was a highlight during our trip.

Super fun atmosphere, a family style offering, and drinks to die for. Biirū was a work dinner with…read morea twist, definitely a more fun evening than our usual fare. The vibes are casual, the waiters joke and talk in a more hang out way, and there's no rush to eat and move. They recommend the group meal offering and I can report that it is a TON of food and definitely all their best items. Our colleagues that shared it were the happiest, though they admit they could never hear what was delivered and they are blindly with no reference. I had skewers that I quite enjoyed, though one had enough cheese to last me a week, some of the best edamame (everyone wanted some), and a helping of rice due to my gluten free needs. The cocktails were really something special, definitely a menu you want to drink through. I wanted to love Biirū, but I do admit the reviews around the meal experience and communication from the waiters was fairly accurate. I don't think a few of us would've come here with our allergies had it not been a work dinner. Their understanding of celiac disease was low, like sure I could eat the soy sauce and not react right now, but I will later and that shouldn't be a risk a business presents. Further, we had to confirm 4 times that one dish was made on its own pan due to a severe anaphylactic allergy. The staff don't seem to speak to one another, so the delivery of food was horrible with parts going to one end when they belonged elsewhere.

The food is absolutely delicious!! The servers are always super sweet and I love how it's like a…read morereal Japanese bar!!! I absolutely recommend going for dinner!

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.

Everything we had was great with 6 different entrees and 1 starter around the table…read more All excellent: Lollipop style chicken wings Chicken and shrimp dish Salmon special with pappardelle I didnt try the pork chop or pad Thai but the people who ordered them enjoyed the dishes and they looked excellent. I tried a couple of the alcoholic mixed drinks and they were excellent. Service was great and seated our larger party immediately with no reservations on a Friday night. Very accommodating and friendly waitress. Good vibe and music fairly loud. Great experience dining here!

Great spot! The food is delicious and comes out quickly, just as ordered. Service is excellent,…read morefriendly and attentive. Love the open kitchen behind the glass wall, and there's even a private area you can rent for small parties. Perfect mix of good food, great vibes, and top-notch service. Creative cocktails. I enjoyed a Midtown sour, made with whiskey, yuzu, lemon juice, egg whites, and Chianti - I wouldn't have thought of this combo, but it works and presents well. The owner also greeted us and discussed the history of the restaurant, including the origin of its name. Check it out for a nice night out.

I was attracted to Street Monkey because it was Cambodian food which is rare to find but familiar…read morein that it was Southeast Asian. We started with cocktails. I had a Lucy Liu which was delicious and had a little kick to it. The Thai basil was great counterpoint. The service was helpful and prompt and the gentleman knew the menu well. We started with the pork belly and shrimp chip combo that was in a slight sauce of red curry. The spices and flavor were delicious. We also ordered the pickled vegetables which was refreshing contrast to the meat. We also ordered stuffed chicken wings and green papaya salad. We ended with the desert of mango with sticky rice. The mango was perfectly ripe and sweet and tart enough to contrast with the coconut milk sweetened sticky rice. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the cooks work in the kitchen. The space and ambiance were lovely.

We had a really good experience here, from the food to the drinks to the service, everything came…read moretogether nicely. The space has a fun, laid-back vibe that makes it perfect for a casual night out. We ordered: * Papaya salad * Wasabi shrimp ceviche * Steak Stuffed Wings: hands down the highlight of the night. It was such a creative, flavorful, and absolutely delicious dish. Every dish felt thoughtful and full of personality. They are creative but not over the top. Would definitely come back again next time I'm in Montreal.

3.5 stars. We were passing by when we saw a super long line…read moreoutside the restaurant and were intrigued. This place is so packed. You sit on these high stools almost shoulder to shoulder or back to back to someone you have never met before in your life. You can make reservations for the izakaya online but not the ramen. I had the carbonara udon while the rest of my family had the ramen. We also ordered takoyaki, karage and the side salad. I thought the carbonara udon was a bit too creamy to my liking. You can customize the ramen to your liking, whether it's extra toppings or less sodium which I would try if I was ever around again.

If you like 'fusion' you might like this…read more If you're seeking traditional Japanese- probably not for you.

We were drawn by the croquettes since being in Barcelona. This is legit. We got seated right away…read moreand got served quickly and order drinks. They have an extensive cocktail and wine list. We ordered the chicken croquette and bee tartare, then ordered the Giant shrimp , potato bravas and the shrimp croquette. I wish they were near me. The croquettes were just like Barcelona, creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are addictive. The beef tartare portion was huge and made with anchovies and crisp serrano ham on top. Wow.

pan tamate and iberico earned the 5 stars, the tirudito, lobster cones and gazpacho kept it going,…read moretopped off with churros and tiramis. service was excellent and we felt welcome and sated

Amazing cocktails and food!!! Busy busy so definitely make a reso. My friend and I were really…read morehungry so we basically ordered the whole menu and everything was a hit.

We went to the timeout location one day for lunch and my friend and I each ordered the special pho…read moreof the day - it was a spicy beef pho of some kind, and both LOVED it. I'm not sure what the other dishes are like, but that one dish was made perfectly. The broth was flavorful and spicy and the meat was tasty as well. Overall it was so surprisingly delicious that we literally just sat in silence as we ate.

This is a very cute little resto in the heart of little italy! My fiancee and I tried the miso soup…read moreto start, then we had chicken pad thai to share, and I had a thai iced tea. The soup and pad thai were okay, maybe a little less savory than ones we're used to having in NY. The thai iced tea was tasty and not too sweet! The highlight was definitely the dessert- we tried the homemade chocolate chip cookie a la mode which was rich and delicious. We appreciated that we could walk in without reservations. We also appreciated how nice the server was! Overall this was a cute little spot to have a date.

Where do I start!! From the amazing staff to the decadent food, this place is a must try! We came…read moreto celebrate my wife's birthday with family and we gave this place a try off of a whim. We were really happy with the outcome! The chef and wait staff explained the flavours and spices to us. We requested two different types of food that we have had at previous restaurants and they were nice enough to make them for us. Everything was amazing even to the spicy sauce that was custom tailored for us. The atmosphere was very nice and clean. We will definitely be visiting again when we come up to Montreal.