Izakaya Kobachi — Restaurant in Gatineau

I echo the many comments about the chef's great care and passion for his craft as well as the outstanding service. We had the pleasure of dining-in twice, and each time were impressed by the delicious offerings and the staff's kind attention. When dining as a vegan at non-vegan establishments, it is sometimes difficult to find "safe" options especially when the cuisine may use fish or seafood based broths/sauces, however the chef went above and beyond when addressing my questions about which dishes I could order, he kindly offered to 'veganify' items on the menu and clearly explained the preparation process so I was very reassured. Our non-vegan dinner companions also expressed their delight over the wonderful dishes, and the freshness and quality of the fish/seafood. The location itself has a lovely outdoor terrasse that opens up to a leafy and plant-filled lane behind the mall, a surprisingly quiet and relaxing spot in the middle of this ever-busy and bustling-side of Hull. The indoor portion is clean, airy and minimalist in decor, with table and bar-seating options that can accomodate small groups. Our group of four dined comfortably outside on the terrasse, and though it was a busy night for the staff, we were served quickly and with exceptional courtesy, we'll be visiting again very soon! Highly recommended on all fronts, Izakaya...

I was excited to try this place since it only opened a couple of months ago and had all five-star reviews. When I mentioned that to the staff, they smiled and said many of the reviews were from friends supporting the restaurant, which isn’t a bad thing, but after my visit, it made sense.

The service was genuinely great: fast, friendly, and attentive. But the food didn’t quite hold up. The miso soup had so much green onion that it completely masked the miso flavor, and the salmon didn’t seem fresh. The rice was good, but overall, the sushi just didn’t have that clean, quality taste I’ve had elsewhere in Ottawa.

Unfortunately, a few hours later, both of us started feeling unwell, nauseous and like we wanted to throw up, even though we ordered different items. That really confirmed for me that something about the seafood quality or preparation might need another look.

There’s definitely room for improvement, especially when it comes to freshness and ingredient sourcing. Also weird how it won’t let me add pictures of...

This sushi restaurant truly deserves the spotlight. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality by the chef and the waiter.

The Food!!!! Every dish was bursting with freshness and flavor. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into each piece. It’s rare to find sushi this goodbeautifully presented, expertly prepared, and absolutely delicious.

Places like this are hard to come by these days. If you’re even thinking about trying it JUST GOOOO. You won’t regret it. I’m already looking forward to...