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Kaizen Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Restaurants Japanese Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
4075, Rue Sainte-Catherine OuestMontreal, QC H3Z 3J8
(514) 932-5654
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Mon-Wed 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Thu 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm - 12 am
Sun 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
16 reviews for Kaizen Sushi Bar & Restaurant
16 reviews in English
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Review from Milena M.
Verdun, QC
4/14/2012
My favorite restaurant for quality food and ambiance
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Review from Rannie B.
Montréal, QC
3/26/2012
It's so sad. We live on an island and yet we cannot get top quality fish or seafood here. Hence, the sushi at Kaizen isn't great but it's very good. Is it worth what they are charging for it ?
Most of the entrées, the nigiris and sashimis are fairly priced but the maki or specialty rolls are very expensive.
Tried the veggie tempura, calamari and oysters for entrees. The tempura and calamari were ok, the oysters perfect and the various sauces that came with all three dishes exquisite. Those sauces were the highlight of the meal.
The fish was of ok but definitely not top quality. The avocado, sake and yam tempura makis were very good. The lobster maki (topped with imitation crab ) was disappointing.
The decor is beautiful and the service was friendly and attentive. The service did however slow down considerably when the restaurant filled up. I only saw 2 waiters for the entire restaurant that is fairly large.
All in all an ok experience. There are other sushi places in Mtl where you can get a similar experience. -
Review from Clare L.
12/3/2011
I know I know I'm from Vancity and I am a sushi snob. I am not going to deny my "birthright". So on with the review, Was the sushi good? Yes it was. Was it amazing and worth every penny? sigh. maybe in MTL but the fact is, it's really pricey for what it is. For example, 12 freakin' dollars for Negitoro maki? Hells no, and I've never in my life had to think twice about ordering it. Dynamite roll for $8.95? eesh. you get the picture.
I know what you're thinking? YVR Sushi snob should stop comparing prices across the country to the land of sushi plenty. It's true I will admit that, but there are also other decent-ish places that are much cheaper.
So my final say? If you want to change things up in the world of sushi and money is no object, check it out, Kaizen is good, just not $12 a roll good. if you want to refrain from going there at least 8 times in a year, maybe you can pick up a plane ticket and check out sushi on the West coast.
*Please note that it is not my fault that I was spoiled rotten for a long long time with great seafood choices in Vancouver, and amazing sushi restaurants for lower prices. My reviews though will be biased in terms of cost, and sometimes taste when it comes to Japanese food. -
Review from Erik M.
Updated - 2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
I used to love this place, I don't know what happened... The quality of the sushi dropped tremendously. The sushi was bland, and the soya sauce seemed watered down. The only thing that I enjoyed was the Garden Salad.
I am very disappointed.Listed in: Best Japanese Food!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/21/2011
Kaizen is a little more upscale Sushi place. It's more of a place to take your business client to… Read more »
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Review from Danielle F.
10/15/2011
I will start with my only complaint: the service at Kaizen is very slow. Plan to spent awhile sitting at your table waiting for food.
That said, the food is excellent. I have always greatly enjoyed the sushi I had there. I decided that my college graduation gift to myself would be a dinner of Kobe beef - Kaizen was the only restaurant we could find with it on the menu (we didn't complain, we already were a fan of the restaurant). It was excellent. The dessert menu isn't too exciting. -
Review from Antonella Y.
9/7/2011
Was here for my 40th birthday with my husband and a bunch of friends. It was a beautiful, Friday summer night, and the place was rather on the empty side. When you walk into the restaurant, you can't help but notice the beautiful decor. However, the bathrooms are located in what seems to be a seedy bar/backroom--which is part of the restaurant...kind of odd.
We ordered a few different appetizers, including sushi pizza--which was AWESOME!! For our main courses, we ordered a variety of sushi rolls--60 pieces.Everything was perfection!!! The drinks were good, but I've had better, my Mojito that was rather weak on the alcohol. As far as dessert, my husband ordered a special Happy Birthday fruit and chocolate mouse dessert for me, which was delicious!!
The overall "food" experience was excellent, but the service left much to be desired, which was disappointing after all I've heard about this place! Don't get me wrong, this is probably the BEST sushi place in Montreal, but bad service also leaves a bad taste in your mouth, especially at these prices! -
Review from Steven T.
10/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Way over priced. I guess we're just spoiled by NY sushi. We have the best. Kaizen charges triple for what they call sushi. $10 beer? Ambiance is very nice though, if you want to pay just for that.
Comment from michael s. of Kaizen Sushi Bar & Restaurant 10/19/2011
"Not all fish are created equal" there are no frozen or dirt… More » -
Review from Cecily K.
5/2/2010
Kaizen... What can I say? This place blew my mind. Beautiful restaurant and BEAUTIFUL food. Some of the highest quality sushi and maki I have ever had in my life - and this girl has consumed an obscene amount of sushi! Fresh fish, incredible flavour combinations... Some highlights from my time there would include the sea urchin tempura, the Montreal roll (the fresh mandarin orange is a surprising and delicious touch), and the LBC roll. LBC - lobster/black cod - is the crown jewel on my ~10 years of sushi experience. The fish is so perfectly cooked, I was ready to trade in my entire plate for another order of these babies. Don't ask me how they manage to make something so succulent in such a compact form... well worth the $25 for eight pieces of heaven.
The service was more than decent, and the waiter gave our party a fantastic mid-priced sake recommendation - something I so regret not having written down. And the second time I went there, though we arrived right before the kitchen closed, they were very accommodating. They were out of tempura batter, but gave both me and my date free desserts as compensation (even though it was our fault for not bothering to check the restaurant's hours before showing up so close to closing time!). Yes, Kaizen is pretty pricey, but my experiences there have proven that the expense is well worth it. A definite must if you find yourself in Montréal and craving top quality cuisine.
Also, in response to other reviewers' complaints about the service - this place embraces the French attitude of restaurant service, and by that I mean they will not bother you until you ask them to. If you want the bill, you need to ask for it. This should not be considered a negative about this place - it's merely a cultural thing that you need to be aware of before you go. Punishing a place with a low review based on cultural norms is ridiculous, and I think Kaizen has struck a healthy balance for anglophiles and francophiles alike. -
Review from Alexandra D.
Montréal, QC
2/28/2010 1 photo
Coming from Toronto, the land of cheap all you can eat sushi and $10 bento boxes, I'm still getting used to Montreal sushi prices. Having said that, I still found Kaizen Sushi on the expensive end of the spectrum. Rolls ranged in price from about $6 to $20 if I remember correctly, BUT you only get 4 pieces per roll! While all of the rolls we tried were really good, I'm not sure that I would return, just based on the prices. I will say that the stand out rolls in my mind were the kobe beef roll and the soft shell crab roll. The kobe beef gyozas were also quite tasty and a good size.
Service was pretty attentive, although it did take us a while to finally get our bill. I figured they would just bring it us when we said we didn't want to see the dessert menu, but I'm also figuring out that that's how restaurants roll in Montreal. It's not bad, I like that I don't feel rushed to leave, but also means you have to allot a good amount of time for meals. We had reservations, and the place seemed pretty full (mind you, it was a Friday night), so probably best to make reservations.
My search for a Montreal sushi joint that can satisfy my cravings for cheap, good, plentiful sushi continues! -
Review from Vickie S.
9/13/2010 1 photo
Good sushi but on the expensive side so be prepared. And don't leave without trying at least one new fish they get imported weekly. We tried sockeye salmon and it was just divine. If u plan on parking in the lot- it's free if u spend 30 dollars in the mall or its 5.25- not too bad if ur used to NYC.
The maki mango tolls were delish too. Good place. -
Review from Darcy K.
Montréal, QC
1/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great sushi. Very expensive but worth it.
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Review from Jef S.
Updated - 7/23/2009
I am pleased to update this Kaizen review to four stars! We went to Kaizen in its new digs across the street from the old place and we had a really delightful experience all around. The a la carte sushi and sashimi were amazing as ever, the Sapporos were frosty, and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. Good for you, Kaizen. You seem to be getting it back together.
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1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/11/2008 First to Review
Kaizen...what can I say about you? You were once at the top of the sushi heap in Montreal. (Mmm,… Read more »
Comment from michael s. of Kaizen Sushi Bar & Restaurant 7/23/2009
Thanks Jef S for giving us the chance again to show our… More » -
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Review from Jeffrey T.
Montréal, QC
4/18/2009
The food is awesome but expensive and the service is impersonal and slow. Used to be one of the great sushi places in Montreal but I avoid it now.
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Review from Bonjour B.
Montréal, QC
7/21/2011
The food gets 4 to 5 stars. And they have delivery! But very weird how they demand cash payments for phone orders (hmmm...I wonder why) and they add a 10% charge for delivery or pick up. I would pick up more often if not for the strange policies- I downgraded the rating for that reason.
Comment from michael s. of Kaizen Sushi Bar & Restaurant 7/22/2011
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Review from Jenn J.
6/7/2009
I've been here twice, on two separate trips to Montreal and have enjoyed eating here both times. The rolls are creative mixtures and the presentation is lovely. The waiter was fabulous. He answered my questions, took note of my avocado allergy, made perfect recommendations and basically attended us with care. The hostess on our second trip seemed too young to be up that late, and a little bit slow on the uptake, but we only had 60 seconds worth of contact with her. The circular room is small but interesting. When it is filled, it does seem to be bustling and busy, but I don't find that to be a drawback. The prices are possibly a bit spendy. but overall I believe the food and the experience are worth it.
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Review from Aaron S.
12/30/2009
vegetarian lambas are good but too expensive for what you get, which is essentially one vietnamese style spring (summer) roll made with sushi ingredients.
