Hanzo Izakaya

First time at this restaurant and have to say I would definitely come back. Had seats at the bar and had the pleasure of having Anthony, the main bartender, greeting and helping with the menu choices. Super nice and friendly guy who made sure I never missed anything even while he was constantly busy making cocktails, great service overall from all the staff. Tried a bunch of different things off the menu including the steamed broccoli, vegetable dumplings, dynamite raw fish bowl, fried chicken, fish rolls and shredded beef bowl. All were delicious except for the fish roll. I don’t recommend those. Also had the chocolate brownie which was absolutely amazing 🤩 The decor is very authentic and quaint, perfect background music but never too loud. I am not a fan of Tapas style restaurants with tiny portions and stupid prices , but the folks at Hanzo IZAKAYA offer really nice variety of Japanese style pub foods for a good value. It’s no wonder the place was full.

This place is fantastic! The food is great, and the smaller sharing plates are really fun. The service was awesome and they provided excellent recommendations. The atmosphere inside is also lovely. Overall a great spot and I would highly highly recommend! (The photo does not do it justice!!)

Great experience at Hanzo. We came to celebrate a friend's birthday and took the tasting menu. They were very kind in customizing the menu to remove the food we could not eat. We were so happy with the variety and amount of food that was served! Everything was delicious, but I especially loved the fish cake with cheese and the salmon tartar bowl. Highly recommend the tasting menu, so worth it!

Short version: amazing atmosphere, mid food. Long version: the atmosphere and vibe of this place is amazing but it can’t quite make up for the mediocre (yet pricey) food. They have a nice variety but if you’re expecting it to taste close to the real deal Japanese food, it unfortunately doesn’t. The cold ramen salad is probably the best, and the beef and cheese yakitori is pretty good as well, but everything else was a bit disappointing.

All foods from starts to main dishes are heavily seasoned. There are not many food options tho that's normal for a izakaya. The yuzu honey cocktail is the only cocktail we like. However If you need us to leave because you have other people waiting for the table, you should've told us before we ordered our second round of drinks. It's very inappropriate to ask us to leave in 10 minutes after we just ordered another round.

Highly, highly & highly recommend this place to anybody visiting the city or if you live in Montreal & are looking for a new place. I quite literally only found out about it because I was taking photos of it outside, walked in view the menu but was told they wouldn’t be serving anymore which actually was fine with me as I just ate else where. I was told by front desk lady & sorry I’m horrible with names but she was Scottish, she said they weren’t serving anymore. I came back the next evening and loved the food. Really couldn’t ask for a better Japanese restaurant in the literal heart of Montreal.

I love this place, it's one of my top Japanese tapas place. I've been here probably a dozen of times, since I tried it. They have nice drinks, they make a killer bloody Ceasar. This time around when I went thru had changed the menu abit, they didn't have the beef ribs which were one of my faves. But they still have some yummy food. One of my favourite is the candied salmon which is so good, also the rice cake and the sliced beef and rice. This is definitely a must to try especially if you like sharing food. You get to try alot of things. This place is always packed so I suggest to have reservations if you plan on coming here. The workers are also nice and friendly, I will continue to come back here. This place is great for big groups but also for small groups.

Good selection of food. Attentive service. It wasn't busy when we went for dinner, so pretty quiet atmosphere, which made it easy to chat at our table. I was so busy eating, that I didn't take pictures of all the dishes we tried. I have food allergies to gluten, egg and dairy, and there was still enough for me to eat. My friends said their food was good.

A fantastic meal, found thanks to Yelp! I landed in Montreal for a conference, checked into my hotel, and let Yelp tell me where to eat. This place was fantastic! I went on a Wednesday night so it wasn't particularly busy. Staff was friendly and understanding about my limited French. Menu had lots of interesting things -- so fun to experience Japanese-style food *beyond* sushi! It was just me or I would've tried way more items. I got the Kinoko (basically the best sauteed mushrooms you've ever had) and the cold eggplant agebitashi, which was simple but incredibly flavorful -- if you like eggplant, definitely get this! The bartender recommended I get them with a side of rice, which was seasoned to perfection and went perfectly. I also got a yakitori of mochi & bacon -- delicious!! All accompanied by a nice hot sake. For dessert, I couldn't resist the "brownie sesame noir" -- basically a dark chocolate brownie with sesame, served with vanilla ice cream. Do not miss this, it was incredible!! Rich enough that two people could share (or that one person can go home very full). The service was excellent and the vibe was awesome -- I wish I'd had the chance to come back with a big group and try more things!

We made reservations here for 8:45 pm on a Saturday. We were seated immediately. And I loved the vibe of the restaurant. It's dimly lit and very cool. Good for a casual but more romantic dinner. We ordered a lot of food as we were starving after a long day. Food came quickly, which was appreciated. We got the edamame and dumplings to start. They were good, pretty standard. We also got the beef cheese yakitori, the gyudon, corn korroke, takoyaki, haru karaage, and the trrutaru. The beef cheese yakitori was exactly as described - cheese stuffed beef on a stick. But the beef was well flavored and seared. My husband's favorite was the takoyaki. My favorite (and husband's second favorite) was the trrutaru. I misread the menu and thought it was tuna, turns out it was salmon. I'm not usually a huge raw salmon person, but it was SO good. Every element went together with the whole dish. And there was a LOT of salmon. I do wish they gave more pieces of nori to use as a wrap, but it was good as a rice bowl alone too. The corn was my least favorite, but it was still decent. It just felt a little plain in flavor compared to everything else. After we got all of our food, it took another half hour to get our check. I did end up having to get up to go find a waitress to get our bill. But other then that, the food was really good. And we had a good time!

Lovely place with great food. The bar has character and the service was great. Not many gluten free options so if you need that like I do, you might want a different place but I enjoy my meal.

Great little find in Old Montréal. Limited menu but food and service were great. Love the grilled unagi, tataki and agedashi as well as hubbues cocktail What I liked is the tataki was cold. Cozy atmosphere

Loved HI. Service was great, and everything was delicious. Somehow the server mixed up the thing i ordered (gyoza) with the thing i really wanted (Kare don) - and basically - read my mind. I cant guarantee you will have that experience - but its a safe bet it will be delicious. Their cocktail game is on point too - so if you drink - dont skip.

The food here, wow For a tapas restaurant really loved this and not pricey at all. We got 7 plates for 2 ppl and we were full by the end of it. Our favourite was the beef ribs and the salmon. Everything else we got was also delicious For drinks we got the Hanzo Lemonade and it tasted like those orange Popsicles. The reason why I give a 4 star is because when we got seated, it took approximately 25 mins for the waitress to come see us. But other then that as soon as we ordered, the food was just coming, we didn't wait alot. Definitely will recommend this place for big or small groups, I can't wait to go back to try other things on the menu that we didn't have the chance too.

We ordered the Vegetarian Gyoza, KFC (Fried Chicken) & Beef Ribs! Quality of ingredients was excellent. 10/10 for food and service! Would definitely come back again for the vibe and food!

Was in Montréal for a work conference and was looking for a dinner place. Future note to self, make reservations. But, we came across Hanzō. I found it to be quite yummy and a great atmosphere. Our server was also wonderful!

Was a bit skeptical getting Japanese cuisine in Montreal but was pleasantly surprised. This place's atmosphere is awesome. Love all the decoration and cool little antiques they put in there. It's quite intimate with the lights dimmed and everything. We got a bunch of stuff to share amongst the 8 of us. Ordered the Konbini Fried Chicken, Takoyaki, Karrage, Kalbi, Grilled Unagi, Grilled Mushroom, Tofu and Squid. Definitely the standouts for me was the Konbini Fried Chicken and Kalbi. Both were awesome, both portion wise and taste. I felt everything else we ordered was pretty average for an izakaya, and in line with what I expect, where we're paying for variety of dishes rather than amazing quality. The food is a 3/5 for me. Service was good and ambiance again, awesome. Probably would try other places as the food was alright but a good option for Izakaya in Montreal!

Excellent Japanese small plates. The gyoza and the cucumber salad were standouts, but everything we had was fresh and very good. Will return on my next visit to Montreal!

Hanzo is a gem tucked away on Rue Saint Nicolas. Its easy to overlook as you walk by, maybe on the way to Olive et Gourmando or the archaeology museum. This would be a mistake however as you would be missing out on some of the finest cocktails and Japanese fusion Montreal has to offer. The Hanzo Lemonade is a definite must as is the Kombini Fried Chicken and the Umeboshi Cucumber.

I can't say enough amazing things about Hanzō Izakaya. When my boyfriend and I visited Montreal for a long weekend, we loved it so much that we went back the next evening. The service was excellent. The first night we ate at a table and ordered a few drinks and a plethora of food to do a little tasting. The drinks were phenomenal, as was the food. My personal favorite was the mochi and bacon and the curry pork. The Hanzo Lemonade was so good that I ordered 3- so refreshing. The staff was so accommodating that we were able to get in for dinner and drinks the next night and we sat at the bar. Both of the bartenders were friendly and happy to answer any questions we had. The vibes were awesome. Cozy and cool. The music tied everything together. We will 100% be coming back as soon as we plan another trip to Montreal!

While the decor and service are good, the food is very average. It's fun to try once but you could do better elsewhere.

This place has an amazing atmosphere! The decoration is so nice, really a pleasant place to hangout with friends. This is like a tapas style: order a bunch to share with friends! The food is good, but they look much better than they taste and are more on the expensive side compared to other Izakayas. I personally really like their edamame~ salted and buttery!

I randomly saw an add on a social media outlet advertising the first izakaya in Old Montreal so I decided that was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday! I generally love the food and the vibe of an izakaya so I had high expectations. First off, I knew we would be around 20 people so I contacted someone weeks ahead to confirm that they had a table for me the day I wanted. The response was quick and they informed me of a sharing menu which I found very clever and an amazing idea! However, due to many diet restrictions, it made more sense for my group to just do an à la carte menu. I was given the option to choose which service I wanted to attend to, and decided on the second one at 8:30 pm. We exchanged emails for weeks and they were very helpful, answering all my questions and making my reservation as well. Now the day of my birthday supper, when I came in, they had set up the tables for my group in the middle of the restaurant where we were the only tables, so it felt isolated and private. The izakaya is inspired by the movie Kill Bill, specifically the scene with the Crazy 88, which I could kind of see it. But apart from the cool neon signs, a picture of Bill on the wall and a few cocktails referring to the movie, I expected a bit more from the ambiance. It was pretty full in the restaurant so it was loud, the lighting was dark, but I could tell everyone was having a good time. Everyone ordered their own drinks and dishes, and I'm not even kidding, I think everyone in my group loved the food they ate! I personally got the nago bay cocktail which was average, the katsuo tataki which was good (I first wanted the hamachi sashimi but they ran out of it), kinoko which very buttery and filling so pretty great and finally my favourite dish, which was the mochi bacon and it was to die for! Although some dishes had questionable ingredients in them, somehow everything worked and tasted amazing! The service at the beginning was a bit slow, and they rushed because the kitchen was closing soon. They were yelling name of dishes and asked who ordered what, which was quite hectic at first, but afterwards they would give the dish personally to the person. However, I understand that we were the biggest table there and I believe the last ones to order so they were just trying to get our food out as fast as possible, so I'm not bothered by that. A waitress was so kind and offered everyone shots of sake which was a nice surprise, and I even got a brownie with a sparkler for my birthday! Finally, when the bill came in, I was pleasantly surprise at how inexpensive the bill was and how full I was! Especially that we are in the Old Port, I definitely think it is worth it food wise, vibe wise and service wise! For a large group like mine, everything went down pretty smoothly. Despite the little mishaps, I know I will be recommending Hanzo to everyone and I know and I will be coming back soon!

Average food but great service. We got 4 dishes. The KFC was juicy and pretty good with the mayo. The mochi bacon was way too salty to be enjoyable. The chirashi don was disapponting: there were too many non-fish ingredients that overpowered the taste of the fish. The ebi kare don was delicious. The service was great. The food came quickly and the waiters were friendly and nice. They warned us about the small portions and made recommandations. The place is nicely decorated. We sat on the terrasse and it was comfortable. Unfortunately, the food wasn't amazing and I don't think I'll go back.

Super surprise we got a good Izakaya here in Montreal! The choices of food are quite good and the price is pretty decent. My first order was the chicken ramen which was a little bit too salty for my taste. The second time I ordered was the Tako caré don for takeout and they substitute the octopus for shrimps which still tasted great but the price was 2$ more from the original takeout menu. Overall, I am impressed!

Hanzo Izakaya is a great addition to what is traditionally considered a "touristy" area of Montreal. Despite this, I definitely recommend that locals check it out if you're in the area. The vibe and ambiance is awesome being inspired by Kill Bill, which should please fans of the movie and of Japanese fare in general. That being said food is what will make me come back. Last visit I had the Kamo Yakitori (Duck Hearts), KFC (Konbini Fried Chicken), Sashimi, Edamame and the Spicy Gyoza. All this with a Nago Bay cocktail. For squeamish, the hearts were super tender, well marinated and well seasoned so worth the leap of faith to try. KFC is a solid choice for those who are coming in with an appetite. The sashimi is super fresh and has a great light sauce on it. Gyozas were pretty solid and I got them pipping hot which was great. Surprisingly the edamame also stood out as they were seasoned with the usual coarse salt but also has additional spices and a delicious sauce. Shout out to Yuri, Yasmine who treated us wonderfully. Will definitely be back to try the ramen and takoyaki.

I've been to a lot of different izakaya, but I've never been to one with this type of atmosphere! The setting was more modern and I absolutely loved the atmosphere. It did get a little noisy as people were shouting and counting down for the sake bomb, but I loved the bar scenery and how cozy it got. All of the dishes are small, great for sharing and having a little dinner with drinks. I highly recommend getting the takoyaki, which had cheese melted on it! I've never had takoyaki with cheese before! We also had the beer tartare with raw quail egg, which was really good and great with the hot sake. Service was a bit slow, but everyone was super friendly and nice. Also, we were lucky to get a seat, but I highly recommend making reservations before coming.

This place is a no brainer! Cute little Izakaya in the old port! Cool modern and hip decor with a little bit of old port charisma with the stone walls. The food is top notch! But most importantly for me???? The service is absolutely amazing. From the hosts to bar staff! I give Hanzo 5 stars for food, management and decor.

While walking Old Montreal trying to decide what's for dinner this place popped up on St Nicholas Street. Very cool vibe with a good rendition of a true Japanese Izakaya. Good service and nice staff. Pork belly was delicious! Sake selection is amazing.

As far as thematic restaurants go, Hanzo is a tier above the rest. The restaurant is a beautiful ode to "Kill Bill," complimented by delicious small dishes and very friendly service. I think their dishes compliment each other quite well. Their bacon wrapped mochi is wonderfully salty, a nice contrast to their delicate sashimi or tender duck hearts. If you want a bit more flavour, opt for their tako don with delicious bits of tomago, octopus, and truffle. Their "Gomae" Gaelan was another favourite, and was pretty sweet and saucy. I'm pretty sure they have crunchy/fried dishes too, but didn't try much in that department. I'd highly recommend a visit for their atmosphere alone. Their snacks and cocktails make it an even easier choice for a night out with friends.

I went to Hanzo Izakaya on the second day of the soft opening. this is the first Izakaya restaurant to open in Old Montreal. Located next door from Mandy's, you can reach in minutes from Metro Square victoria OACI. The restaurant decor largely resembles that of the owner's other businesses: Biiru and Gokudo: classy. I absolutely love the ambiance- as neon shaped lions light a dimly lit restaurant, you'll be invited into an open space. The service is incredibly attentive- we were walked through the menu, most items were available for purchase. With the Izakaya concept comes the sharing of platters tapas style- we ordered hamachi sashimi (5/5)-12.95$ this came with himachi served with a ponzu glaze, red grape, truffle capers, sesame oil. The texture and flavors were perfect for this dish- my favorite of all items. The kani korokke (3/5)-10.95$ were fried maple crab cakes, with maple tonkatsu, big mac sauce, relish. On paper it seems like an odd combination- but once you get the dish- it came with two crab cakes, light in big mac sauce- not heavily covered by relish. Not bad. The kamo yakitori (5/5)- 5.95$- duck heart skewers with red miso tare were great! Not too hearty- and perfectly grilled with the right amount of sauce. The takoyaki octopus balls (2/5)-9.95$ were my least favorite. The dish came served with melted cheddar cheese that was cold by the time we ate it -but the cheese itself overpowered the dish. The kiniko (2/5)- 11.95$ is a good vegetarian option that comes with a melange of mushrooms, corn tempura, ponzu butter, togarashi popcorn. Something about this dish lacked originality but the ponzu butter was a very nice touch. The jimami tofu (3/5)-5.95$ is a great dessert choice with peanut tofu and peanut caramel- it felt like I was eating peanut butter without it being it! For cocktails I tried their rendition of the whiskey sour garnished a local berry powder and soy sauce! It was a cool drink with the sweet and salty play on the cocktail. Amongst the two of us- we paid around 50$ each excluding tip. I was very full and satisfied with my meal. The prices were affordable given its location in Old Montreal. If you go next week, you're guaranteed to have the full sashimi menu- TRY IT!

Beautiful Izakaya in the heart of old Montreal, with a wide selection of cocktails as well as sake bombs! As with any Japanese bar, it's recommended to try at least 2-3 plates per person, and oh boy, the flavour combinations were out of this world amazing! The vegan options are plentiful, the waiter even slipped in an extra vegan dish that wasn't on the menu, a lovely vegan gyoza appetizer. I would definitely come back again soon!

Were we on the set of "Kill Bill" tonight, or was it actually one of Old Montreal's coolest new Japanese Izakaya's? Each dish served was a unique discovery, and completely delectable. Coupled with eclectic cocktails & crazy good desserts, our lovely "hosutesu" for the night, Yuri, made sure to make our experience one worth boasting about! Congrats to Yann Levy & the rest of his crew for launching another successful restaurant on the Montreal food scene! http://www.hanzoizakaya.ca/

There is nothing ordinary about this place but the price! Everything we had was excellent! We had kfc, himachi, edamame and the brisket! The brownie on the dessert menus was awesome!

Located in old port, this place was on a point with decor. Great selection of Japanese food and tasted amazing. I went there for my birthday and we were a group of 10. The waitress offered us a tasting menu for 35$ each. It was so worth it !!! Need to mention also that the cocktails were amazing as well ! The karage "KFC" chicken was LEGIT !!! CRISPY outside and so so tender inside ! That 35$ was worth it and so filling !

I've came here on three occasions, and each time was because my boyfriend took me here. This establishment has never been my first choice for Izakayas because we have so many good places like Otto Yakitori, Imadake or Ichigo Ichie. Good: It's located right in the Old Port next to Mandy's, so you have an idea of the trendy crowd that comes in here. The decor is really nice, dimly lit ambiance and really has a cool vibe. It is the ideal place to stop by and grab a bite before a night out in the old port. The first time I've came here, the service was fine. The food wasn't memorable, but I had no issues. Bad: Second time I came here, everything started off fine. After our table had finished eating and the staff cleared our table, I've realized one of my dishes (the takoyaki) didn't come yet. I've asked the waitress if they haven't started the order, can they just cancel it since it's clear that all the food for our table has already come out for awhile. She obliged, and then 15 mins later, a hot plate of takoyaki arrives at our table. I've worked in the restaurant industry before, this is a classic move to get customers to spend more and therefore more tip. I had previously told the waitress that I had a sesame allergy and so I don't want any sesame on my food. She just drops off the plate of takoyaki and said 'there's no sesame, I've checked." Well upon closer inspection, clearly not, because the dish was covered in sesame. I sent it back and said I cannot eat this due to my sesame allergy and no need to remake this dish for me because I had asked to cancel it anyways. This whole incident left me annoyed and I was definitely not feeling this place and their staff's carelessness. The third time I came here, I get the SAME little blond waitress again lol, but this time she was attentive to my food intolerance and I thought 'ok, maybe that was a one off incident because service was better today'. Food was underwhelming as usual, service was a bit slow (which is understandable because we're a group of 40 so I wouldn't fault them for that). Everything was fine until we got to the bill. One of the guys on our table was ranting 'no, they don't have the right to do that! I don't mind paying for the dinner, but you have to no right to automatically apply the tip on my bill' Turns out the waitress applied an 18% tip on EVERYONE's bills. She came over to explain that the 18% is justified because by law, we're a big group and therefore the automatic tip amount is applied. Then the guy was like 'no it's not the law, I am a lawyer." Now she was a bit flustered being busted, she offered to refund the 3% difference (like who's gonna take a $5 back in front of a group of 40 people and delay payment for everyone?) Anyways, I just thought that is such a shady practice for them to do that and that was not cool. Bottom Line: There are plenty of better Izakaya spots with better food, ambiance and service.

Came here on a Saturday night for the final dinner of a bachelor party. What a great decision. Food amazing: - Black Gyoza: Delicious! - KFC: Brilliant and tender - Short Rib: Delicious - Ribs: omg fall off the bone yum - Don Shrimp Rice - excellent with a nice crunch - Mochi Brownie Icecream - excellent - Takoyaki: so good and hot and cheesy The drinks were great, my Asahi was served in a small sipping glass. The food was just all fantastic. The service was phenomenal - attentive, got the orders spot on but the highlight was a waitress who took the extra effort to make the night fun. She was awesome. Come here for the food, ambience, service and location.

Cool stuff in a cool ambiance! In old mtl! Kill bill mode ON! Montreal japanese food scene in expansion! Black gyoza, crab korokke, kombini fried chicken, nagano pork neck + sapporo Caramel! #hadoken!

Tried Hanzo for lunch today and unfortunately it was pretty underwhelming. I also found the portion sizes to price value very disappointing. We tried some of the rice bowls which were undersized, under seasoned and pretty unimaginable overall. Also had a salad and the fried chicken both of which were not bad but not something that would bring me back.

This place is off the hook. The mochi bacon... black gyoza... agedashi tofu... beef ribs... pretty much everything on the menu is amazing!!! A cute birthday spot - ask for the booths at the window.

I went to this restaurant on their second day if opening with a Foodie friend. We ended up ordering Hamachi Sashimi, crab croquettes with à big Mac like sauce, a Mushroom dish (my favorite!), soft Tofu with a caramel sauce and takoyaki. We waited to long to eat the Takoyaki and it ended up being a bit soggy and oily. They also had very interesting cocktails. As it W's their second night and a Thurs, it wasn't super busy. The ambiance was nice and the staff friendly and enthusiastic. I would definitely go back.

This place was really outstanding, I am a big fan of Japanese food (especially after going to Japan 3 times) and this place really hit the nail on the food and presentation. For starters the inside is beautiful and is perfectly located at the Old Port. We had a couple of different items here, with everything being superb. You have to try the fried chicken!! Probably my favourite Izakaya in Montreal after experiencing the service and food here.

The food was average nothing special, we got there early enough that they were too busy. As the time went on they got really busy and the server barely went bar table The service was OK there were only three servers and they were running around like crazy on the Saturday night.

This place is a gem. Yasmine our server was incredibly awesome and sweet. The beauty of tapas style food is that while the portions are small, we were able to try a good majority of the food menu. The hamachi sashimi, kani korokke, duck hearts were my top three favorites. Dashi Nasu, black gyoza, Jimami cold tofu, and KFC were quite exceptional as well. Overall, the menu felt very authentic Japanese with a bit of a western twist. I would say the tako parm ramen which doesn't come with broth, was a bit binary in flavor. It was creamy and delicious but all parm and really no hint octopus. At all. That said, my bf who has a very conservative pallet and was wouldn't try anything on the menu other than the KFC chicken really loved it.

I wish I could give Hanzo 3.5 stars, but since I can't, I'm going to say that it was OK. Nothing particularly bad about it, but nothing really too exciting either, especially for the high cost. The best parts were the service (excellent and super friendly/charming) and the outdoor seating and setting in the Old Port on a quaint side street. If you're in the area, then great, go there. But I wouldn't travel to it and won't return for a second time given all of the other great restaurants in the city and nearby in the Old Port.

We came here for late night snacks. It was a great casual but vibrant spot for well crafted drinks and yummy food. We especially loved the KFC wings!

Um wow this place was absolutely amazing! Exceeded our expectations. Staff is very friendly and super attentive. Definitely one of our favorite spots in Montreal by far! Must go to. Our waitress Ping was a sweetheart!

Overpriced trying to catch the izakaya wave but it's not particularly authentic. Drinks are ok. Good service

Excellent Izakaya style (Japanese small plates). Definitely a notch or two above any I've tried before. You can see the Old Montreal bones of the place, but it has been decorated beautifully in a Japanese rustic style, with a nod or two to Hatori Hanzo's bar in Kill Bill. The red tuna dish and the bacon-wrapped rice "gnocchi" were our favourites. Tried the eggplant as our last dish and it was intriguing, but heavier and smokier than expected.

Amazing tasting menu! Enjoyed every dish they served. Our server Khoi was amazing and gave great recommendations to places and things to do around town! Would definitely recommend and come back!

Great place for drinks and people watching , I would avoid if your here for food . 6/10 overall .

The service at this place not only exceeds incredible, making it phenomenal, but it also goes beyond what a restaurant should be! It is a place where the bartenders, servers, and all staff legitimately care about making your night the best you've had in Montreal. Would highly recommend coming here whether on vacation or as a local.

Came here tonight with coworkers, was enticed by the good reviews and the $$ rating. Some disappointments: the plates are tapas size, there is no ramen in summer time. Some highlights: the plates were pretty well done. I had the terriyaki skewers, fried chicken, gomae (gai lan veggie dish) and rice, total with tip was 34$. If you compare with Chinatown or Concordia hood, its $$$$ for what I ate but for old port, I guess it's "cheaper" then neighboring eateries. I was full and I was impressed by the Gai lan, it was made with a black sesame sauce and very good portion. The rice bowl was sprinkled with seaweed and peanuts I believe, the skewers were hearty (2), the fried chicken was good, not excellent but good. Others at my table had the ribs which looked great actually! I could've gotten that with the Gai lan and rice and it would've been filling too. All in all, quality is up there, if you're feeling for Japanese Izakaya food in old Montreal, this is the place to be.

This was a great little find in Montreal! Came here to dinner with the family and there was something for everyone. We had agedashi tofu (which came with the most delicious dashi), the pork ribs, spicy chicken wings, black gyoza, beef skewers, ebi don and chirashi. Everything was full of flavor and the flavor combinations were wonderful. The ambience inside was great with touches of different types of artwork. Will come back when we are in town.

Great food! The beef tartare was just perfect. Tremendous ambiance! Service was top-notch, ask for Koi!

Great new place in the Old Port. We wanted to try something new and decided to give this a shot after seeing some good reviews. It was totally worth it. First thing we noticed was the solid music and festive (but not too clubby) atmosphere. A lot of others places in the Old Port seemed to be mini night clubs with door men, etc, but this was definitely more of a bar/restaurant feel. Some food highlights were the KFC and black dumplings. Drinks were great also. Even though it is really new, the staff were all on point and we never waited on much of anything. Would absolutely go back again.

This place is great, awesome staff, great food and an amazing place to hang out with friends!! A must come when you are in Montreal!!!!