Montreal · 6 ranked picks
Kazu leads this shortlist.
Kazu operates on the premise that cuisine borders are a little boring, and at price level one in Downtown Montreal, it's hard to argue with the results.
Kyodai Izakaya pitches itself as an Osaka-style izakaya transplanted to the Sainte-Catherine corridor — a format that, done right, means drinking drives eating and the menu sprawls in the best possible way: small plates designed to keep…
Nikkei MTL is the kind of japanese room in Outremont you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Ichigo Ichie Izakaya is an easy japanese option in Plateau in Montreal to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Ramen Isshin on Mont-Royal operates without much interest in spectacle, which in the current Montreal dining climate is its own kind of statement.
The best japanese restaurants in Montreal are Kazu, Kyodai Izakaya, Nikkei MTL, and more.
The final six are Kazu, Kyodai Izakaya, Nikkei MTL, Sushi Hidden Fish, Ichigo Ichie Izakaya, Ramen Isshin Mont-Royal.
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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