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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“Kazu is worth putting on the shortlist for Shrimp Burger and Okonomiyaki—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
A bowl of rice topped with sliced pork simmered in soy sauce in a mildly sweet sauce
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A bowl of rice topped with sliced pork simmered in soy sauce in a mildly sweet sauce
Barbequed Beef Short Ribs with special Kazu sauce
Japanese styled pancake (vegetable or shrimp)
Made from fresh black tigers from the Atlantic ocean
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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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 cheap eats, takeout, dinner, local. 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 48 Hours Pork Bowl, Beef Kalbi Plate, Okonomiyaki and Shrimp Burger. 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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