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.
Service and menu details to check when planning your visit.
The best japanese restaurants in Montreal are Kazu, Kyodai Izakaya, Nikkei MTL, and more.
Kazu, Kyodai Izakaya, and Nikkei MTL are starting points for this Montreal shortlist. Compare the food, menu format and service notes for each place before deciding where to go. The right choice depends on the meal you have in mind, whether you are planning an order, a daytime stop or a dinner reservation.
The linked restaurant pages and menus support the food focus and published service details in this shortlist. Each pick includes its sources and the date they were checked. Read our full methodology →
Compare the menu and food described in each recommendation with the meal you want.
Use each restaurant's current information for the location, meal period and ordering arrangements.
The notes flag choices to confirm before visiting, including menu changes and reservation terms.
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