Kitano Shokudo
A hidden gem for authentic Japanese cuisine, renowned for its exceptional seafood and unique mazemen dishes in a cozy setting.
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Kitano Shokudo
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A hidden gem for authentic Japanese cuisine, renowned for its exceptional seafood and unique mazemen dishes in a cozy setting.
"Consistently rated as one of the best Japanese restaurants, offering an unforgettable culinary experience."
Reservations Essential
Due to limited seating, reservations are highly recommended to secure a table and avoid disappointment.
Explore Unique Menu Items
Don't shy away from lesser-known gems like Shirako, house Umeshu, or the mapo tofu with wild boar.
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Cuisine
Japanese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+1 438-383-4700
Address
143 Mont-Royal Ave E, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1N9, Canada
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Exquisite Fish-Forward Dishes
Savor the freshest seafood, with many ingredients imported from Japan. Enjoy jewel-box-esque chirashi bowls overflowing with colorful sashimi.
Flavorful Mazemen Creations
Indulge in intensely flavorful mazemen plates, like the confit duck leg or mushroom varieties, rich with unique ingredients.
Intimate and Cozy Atmosphere
Experience an intimate dining setting with limited seating, creating a cozy and exclusive feel for a memorable meal.
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Reservations Essential
Due to limited seating, reservations are highly recommended to secure a table and avoid disappointment.
Explore Unique Menu Items
Don't shy away from lesser-known gems like Shirako, house Umeshu, or the mapo tofu with wild boar.
Chirashi Bowl Value
For diverse flavors at a good price, the chirashi bowl offers great variety compared to other options.
Ideal Visit Times
Visit during lunch or dinner to savor the intensely flavorful mazemen plates crafted by Chef Hiroshi Kitano.
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Reservations Essential
Due to limited seating, reservations are highly recommended to secure a table and avoid disappointment.
Explore Unique Menu Items
Don't shy away from lesser-known gems like Shirako, house Umeshu, or the mapo tofu with wild boar.
Chirashi Bowl Value
For diverse flavors at a good price, the chirashi bowl offers great variety compared to other options.
Ideal Visit Times
Visit during lunch or dinner to savor the intensely flavorful mazemen plates crafted by Chef Hiroshi Kitano.
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Reviews Summary
Kitano Shokudo is celebrated for its exceptionally fresh, high-quality Japanese cuisine, particularly its fish-forward dishes like sashimi and chirashi bowls. Diners rave about the flavorful mazemen and the intimate, cozy atmosphere, complemented by friendly and attentive service. While the small space can be a drawback, the exceptional food quality consistently earns high praise.
"Amazing place! The confit duck leg mazemen is simply incredible. The Chirashi is delicious and has lots of different types of fish. The food alone warrants 5 stars, and then on top of that the service is excellent, you never feel hurried, and the music is great. What a pleasant experience."
Marc Laurent
"came for random lunch, was pleasantly surprised by how GOOD everything was!! nice vibes too and great service
what we got:
duck leg confit mazemen $32
mushroom mazemen $24
chirashi bowl $38
kani hotate ikura don $46
so yeah everything was rly good. if i had to pick i would say chirashi bowl and mushroom mazemen were my top. the crab/scallop don was good too if you rly want crab but the chirashi bowl is less $$ with more variety and the tuna!! the rice is perfectly seasoned and w the wasabi and ikura w ur sashimi ugh perfect bite. the duck mazemen was okkk for me, but the mushroom mazemen just stood out way more, i feel like it had much more flavour and depth
overall super nice experience would def recommend"
violetyes
"I made sure this spot was on our list for the trip, and we’re so glad we went. We got to try their maguro futomaki, fresh, rich, perfectly seasoned, with tuna that melts in your mouth. The ramen was flavourful with a refreshing hint of yuzu. The karaage was golden and crisp on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, just perfect. Service was friendly and attentive.
We had a wonderful experience and will definitely return the next time we visit!"
Isabella Leung
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's small size and limited seating capacity to ensure a spot.
Highly recommended dishes include the confit duck leg mazemen, mushroom mazemen, chirashi bowl, and fresh sashimi.
While the focus is on seafood, the mushroom mazemen is a popular flavorful option that may appeal to vegetarians.
The restaurant offers a casual yet intimate vibe with cozy seating, making it ideal for a focused dining experience.
Yes, consider trying lesser-known items like Shirako, house Umeshu, or the mapo tofu with wild boar for unique flavors.
Kitano Shokudo is located in the Plateau Mont-Royal area of Montreal, on Avenue du Mont-Royal Est.
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Kitano Shokudo is where you should go for the freshest seafood in town, imported straight from Japan or plucked from the cold waters of Québec. Grab a spot at the counter and you might feel like you’re at a little izakaya in the back streets of Kyoto, rather than in the heart of the Plateau. The one-page menu includes sashimi, nigiri, and a terrific chirashi don, though we’re partial to the duck confit mazemen and Japanese-style mapo tofu with wild boar and a side of homemade pickles.
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What is it: There’s undoubtedly a lot of excellent traditional Japanese food to be had in Montreal. That means there’s a solid bevy of sushi and ramen, but few took the techniques of Japanese cuisine to new places until the owners behind Otto Yakitori opened up this place. Chef Hiroshi Kitano takes the techniques and flavours he knows best and applies in a bistro concept that creates entirely new dishes totally unique to the city.
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Ask your favourite chef what their favourite restaurant in town is and Kitano Shokudo is likely to come up. Run by chef Hiroshi Kitano, this Plateau restaurant is best known for its high-quality ingredients (some shipped from Japan, much sourced locally) and the enticing, seasonal menu that brings together regional staples from the whole of Japan. Fish is nearly always the star with jewel-box-esque chirashi bowls overflowing with colourful sashimi, but don’t miss the richly-flavoured shoyu ramen or crispy karaage.
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Why You Need To Go: Named one of the best restaurants in Canada in 2023, chef Hiroishi Kitano has made a decent amount of space on his menu for mazemen that’s intensely flavorful during both lunch and dinner times. Options range from plates topped with duck leg confit to lobster butter and burrata, uni on a carbonara option, and more. More at bistrootto.com
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Formerly Otto Bistro, chef Hiroshi Kitano’s tiny Mont-Royal Avenue eatery is one of our favourite Japanese places in town. Kitano Shokudo serves exquisite Japanese cuisine, including a divine shoyu ramen with pork shoulder, marinated egg and garlic oil (only available on the lunch menu). 143 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est Montréal
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A progenitor in the Montreal scene for taking Japanese cooking and treating it to French techniques and presentations, Hiroshi Kitano’s bistro in the Plateau is a must—especially the omakase. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Kitano Shokudo (Otto Bistro) (@kitanoshokudo)
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