Honō Izakaya

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"In Saint‑Roch, this neutral‑toned, minimalist Japanese izakaya quickly became a neighborhood favorite after opening in 2018, now nearly impossible to visit without a reservation. Plates for sharing center on tataki, sashimi, and yakitori, paired with artisanal cocktails from barman and co‑owner Julien Vézina, who deftly blends Japanese and Quebec spirits and flavors. Try the Sokky, a Manhattan‑inspired mix of Nikka Whisky From the Barrel, Barolo Chinato vermouth, shochu, ponzu, and maple syrup, garnished with confit shiitake; it pairs beautifully with the Nagano pork belly yakitori dusted in shichi‑mi tōgarashi." - ByPamela MacNaughtan