Restaurant Jako
Restaurant Jako 1862 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal
4.5
49 evaluations
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What guests say about Restaurant Jako

Restaurant Jako seems to offer tasty Korean-Japanese cuisine, with generous portions and several dishes often described as delicious, well-balanced, and well-seasoned. The service is generally fast, attentive, and friendly, and the atmosphere is rather relaxed and comfortable. That said, a few customers found the place noisy or a bit cramped, and there were some negative reviews about the service and the consistency of certain dishes. Booking ahead can be a good idea, especially during busier hours.

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Reviews / Ratings for Restaurant Jako

Photo of Faris
31 May 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Portions are quite regular. Their katsu was quite good, and the bulgogi flavorful and they did not skimp out on beef! Very authentic. Reserve in advance, as it got quite busy at 5pm on a Sunday.

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Photo of Ally W
31 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

What an amazing restaurant with impeccable service! The food was to die for and so fresh. We ordered a chicken katsu and there was a tiny piece of blood in it, so we just ate around it and didn’t say anything. When the server took our plates to the back, he came back to apologize on behalf of the chef for the small piece of blood, and kindly gave us a big discount on our meal without us saying anything! Would absolutely come back again!

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Photo of Peter Walsh
27 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The love energy sent to my marriage has removed all the toxicity. We are finally happy again.

Photo of Sam Sirdeshpande
22 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I had the Bulgogi Dolsot for $22 and the Shrimp Tempura for $7.50. Excellent meal. Good quality beef and shrimp. Tasty rice. Generous portions. Nice casual atmosphere.

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Photo of Philippe Choquette
19 May 2026
Source: Google
3.0

I think the place is rated a bit too highly. The first impression was that there was three years' worth of dirt on the floor and wall in the area near the window. They provide a free appetizer that is pretty good, but the kimchi we ordered was disappointing; it had an odd taste, a slightly pungent smell (probably over-fermented), and was bathing in sauce to save us from that. Then, for the main dish, I was disappointed that they didn't have bibimbap (that's on me), but their equivalent, the donburi, is nearly the same thing except that it has with fewer veggies and as a result, a less rich taste. Disappointing overall.

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Photo of Noelle
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

So packed everytime i come here, everything's just so good! my favorite is their breaded cauliflower! the sauce on it is to die for

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Photo of FloatinginCanada
14 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Wow, incredibly delicious. Highly recommend the spicy squid dolsot. Super fast service, too.

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Photo of Chenyi Zhou
10 May 2026
Source: Google
3.3

I disliked the kimchi appetizer which smells and tastes OVER fermented (rotten). Katsu fried pork was OPPOSITE to crispy (soft and soggy surface) Restaurant floor looks stained. Had a fly around me.

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Photo of M.T.
7 May 2026
Source: Google
4.0

I was craving to eat something special in downtown after shopping. After searching and searching I finally take a decision to try this restaurant!!! Seeing that nearly 5 stars ⭐️ I can’t miss it. We arrived at 17:00 we are first at the opening. I really like the decoration, service are excellent, I ask some recommendations of the menu. I found the music are too loud for me , I can’t relax and appreciate my meal 🥘 Meals are arrived fairly quickly, omg looks delicious, after first bite you can’t stop. The ratio rice vs meat and accompaniment are perfect balance. Taste are very very good, not too salty I surely comeback to try more dishes

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Photo of Jackson Chen
3 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Some of the best service I've experienced in Montreal. The staff were all super friendly and warm. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was great, with a cosy vibe and music, and we could at least have a decent group conversation without too much noise from the other tables. The food was next level. Let me tell you, just the right amount of spice kick and umami for the bulgogi dolsot (hot stone bowl). The crunchy rice at the bottom of the bowl was a chef's kiss 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨. The tteokochi (rice cake appetizer) was a tad too sweet for me, but still had great crunch overall. Definitely a recommended place to visit; I'll come back 100%.

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Photo of S
2 May 2026
Source: Google
3.7

Loved the generous portions here, and the bulgogi dolsot was delicious

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Photo of Doyeon Kim
2 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Fav Korean restaurant in Montreal. Big thanks to Sit for the great service and food’s always on point

Photo of Luxy
2 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Foods and staffs are amazing! It’s one of my fav restaurant in Montreal. I love their foods so bad❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Photo of H Kong
2 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

My go-to dishes are the pork soft tofu stew, tteokbokki, and creamy seafood udon, but to be honest, everything here is good

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Photo of Tara Avci
2 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Korean-Japanese fusion done right. Bold, balanced flavors, great service, and a vibe that keeps you coming back. One of the best meals I’ve had in the city.

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Response added on 2 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words 🫶🏼
Photo of Amélia Deschatelets
22 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

YUMM!!! My meal was sooo good and the staff really nice! I will definitely come back!

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Photo of Imogene Valenzu
22 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Everything was very delicious. We came for dinner with my spouse and were very satisfied. The place is small but clean and comfortable. Overall, it was a simple but very high-quality meal. The service was also quite attentive. I would definitely recommend it for Korean cuisine in Montréal.

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Photo of Mahsa
18 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Overall, the food was good and the portions were generous. The seafood was delicious, and the noodles and beef were also enjoyable. The staff were somewhat cold and not very welcoming. It’s best to make a reservation beforehand as the place can get quite busy.

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Photo of Krishna Patel
6 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I loved the cheese katsu with the gravy. I also like the radish kimchi. The mashed potatoes tasted good too but I wish it was served warm like all the other food instead of cold.

Photo of le le
6 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Super delicious food and friendly service!

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Photo of Laurène Comeau
3 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious food, friendly service!

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Photo of sara ghotb
29 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

We really enjoyed everything. The tteokkochi was nice and chewy with a bit of a sweet-spicy kick, the bulgogi dolsot came out sizzling and had a lot of flavor, and the cheese katsu was crispy with melted cheese inside. Overall just a really good meal. We’d definitely come back.

Photo of Pe Arok
28 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious food and fast service.

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Photo of MaryLittleCat
25 Mar 2026
Source: Google
3.0

visited on Feb3 for dinner, everything is good except the not hot enough, seems uncooked rice served in dishes.

Photo of Antoine El Hachem
22 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The flavors were bold and delicious.

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed

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