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Philippe Guilbault and Laurence Théberge — a sommelier and a veteran pastry chef, respectively — opened Claire Jacques on what was, until recently, a forgettable Villeray corner, and by most accounts the room landed fully formed.
Kazu is one of the best japanese restaurants in Montreal for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Downtown.
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.
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Made from fresh black tigers from the Atlantic ocean
Japanese styled pancake (vegetable or shrimp)
Barbequed Beef Short Ribs with special Kazu sauce
A bowl of rice topped with sliced pork simmered in soy sauce in a mildly sweet sauce
Fresh raw tuna and salmon sashimi on vinegar rice with salad
Kazu is a strong japanese option in Downtown in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Shrimp Burger and Okonomiyaki also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,597 Google reviews.
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For now, Kazu holds a 9.4 rating across 2,597 Google reviews.
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Kazu is a Japanese restaurant located in Downtown, Montreal. 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.
Kazu is best for takeout, dinner. Kazu is a strong japanese option in Downtown in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Shrimp Burger and Okonomiyaki also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,597 Google reviews.
Kazu is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 2,597 reviews
Start with Shrimp Burger, Okonomiyaki, Beef Kalbi Plate and 48 Hours Pork Bowl. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Kazu holds a 9.4 Google rating from 2,597 reviews. Kazu is a strong japanese option in Downtown in Montreal when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Shrimp Burger and Okonomiyaki also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 2,597 Google reviews.
Kazu is located at 1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, QC H3H 1M1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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