Bistro Isakaya — Restaurant in Montreal

What an awesome experience I had recently! Now, Izakaya, headed by Shigeo san, is a Japanese culinary institution hors pair in montreal for nearly two decades. Whilst this in and of itself is extremely impressive, what is even more astounding to me is the Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) that was shown to me during an automotive glitch. What happened was my car's engine overheated and had to be towed from their parking lot. Now, not only did they help with the logistics of the mechanical conundrum, but Shigeo san took the liberty of actually driving me back home! I insisted on taking a taxi, but he had none of it. That shows a level of respect for his clientele that is synonymous with old school Japanese etiquette. After all this excitement we had a chance to enjoy first class Japanese cuisine. Crisis averted, thanks...

Best 🍣 sushi place

It has been a while when I had a beautiful meal like the one I enjoyed last night at this bistrot.

They are closing at 8pm. We showed up at 7:35pm and she welcome us with a big smile We ended up eating for an hour and they did not pressured us to leave

The food was delicious, very tasty 😋, not too salty and very well presented

I enjoy the shrimp tempura

I have tried the ramen noddle too And the sauces were so tasty

Recommend for large group

Parking in front is free

Far away from the chaotic parking in downtown

If you want a cozy comfortable place to eat and discuss with family and friends

This is the place to be!

I really enjoy my 1st visit

I will définitely put this restaurant in my favourites to go indulge into...

I have been supporting this restaurant for the last 5+years, especially during covid. I usually order take out and love the food. Today, Valentine's day, I feel like going to the restaurant to eat there. I called to reserve knowing quite well that the chance of having a table was almost none. Dialed a few times and finally someone answered, I asked if it was possible to reserve a table. A person who had a female voice (never know this days), gave a very rude NO as a response. I was shocked and paused for 2 seconds to think "what was that?!". I could not imagine anyone could answer a customer in such a abrupt, dismissive way. I have totally lost respect...