Shabu Shabu Kagayaki
Shabu Shabu Kagayaki 75 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montréal
4.4
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Photo of Ailee K
16 Apr 2026
Source: Google
1.7

We paid around $200 but the overall experience did not justify the price. The food was underwhelming. The “chef special” spicy broth was particularly disappointing — it tasted like diluted Korean soybean paste with little depth or seasoning. As for the meat, only the wagyu was decent; the rest of the beef cuts were not enjoyable. One health concern: the egg served for sukiyaki was not pasteurized. When I asked, the server confirmed it was a regular raw egg and said “everyone eats it this way.” However, in Canada, eggs are not generally considered safe for raw consumption, unlike in Japan where handling standards differ. A clearer notice or pasteurized option would be more appropriate. Dessert (matcha mochi with red bean filling) tasted good, but the texture was odd — warm outside and cold inside. Feels like they just took out of the fridge and didn’t cook it through.. Overall, the experience felt average at best, but priced at a premium. Not worth it and will NOT come back. There are so many other nice places in montreal, skip this one.

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Response added on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the quality we aim to provide. We appreciate you pointing out the broth and beef cuts — your comments help us understand where we need to improve. We also apologize that the differences between the cuts were not clearly explained; our team will be retrained to offer clearer, more professional guidance so guests can choose with confidence. Regarding the raw egg, thank you for raising this health concern. While sukiyaki traditionally uses a raw egg, we understand that standards differ in Canada, and we should have communicated this more clearly. We are reviewing how to present this information and exploring safer options for guests who prefer them. As for the dessert texture, we’ll be revisiting our preparation method to ensure consistency. We’re grateful you took the time to share your experience, and we’ll be using your feedback to strengthen our service and uphold the high standards we strive for every day.
Photo of Lian Rodgers
16 Apr 2026
Source: Google
2.7

I’ve been going there for more than a decade, but it’s become overpriced for what you get—especially since the menu change. I understand raising prices, but cutting portion sizes at the same time—mainly vegetables, and even removing rice from the combo—just doesn’t make sense. Why spend $60 for so little when $60 gets you an all-you-can-eat hot pot? Overall, it’s still a good spot—the ambiance and staff are great—but it’s not worth it anymore.

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Response added on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for supporting us for so many years. We’re truly sorry to hear the new menu didn’t feel like a good value for you. With the new menu, we introduced several new sets & premium options, while keeping many of the original sets and prices very similar to before — only slightly adjusted to reflect rising ingredient costs. That said, it’s never our intention for guests to feel they are receiving less value. Your comments about portions and the rice option are important, and we’ll review them with our team. We’re happy to hear you still enjoyed the ambiance and service, and we truly hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back and offer an experience that feels worth it to you again. Thank you once more for your honesty — it helps us improve.
Photo of Rita m
7 Apr 2026
Source: Google
2.0

I was suprised to see that owner sat on the table while customer was eating. It's NEVER happen if this japanese shabushabu restaurant was managed by a japanese owner. We are wondering why tha google review is this much high... Beef was delicious but I don't think quantity is enough, As I am a japanese, of course I know shabu shabu is a kind of luxuary food but for the price,there are tons of restaurants offer much more enough amount of food for the customer. A japanese waitress treated us very well ,I am happy that she shows japanese traditional behavior.

Photo of A. Bougie
29 Mar 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Food is excellent but one of the heater for the broth was lagging at times. Service was a bit slow, we waited a considerable amount of time for each dish, but the place was full.

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Photo of Marc Ambou Phaure
29 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Thank you Shabu Shabu Kagayaki for your excellent service and delicious food offerings. 😋 😋😋

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Photo of Julie Bournival
27 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent! Freshness of veggies was remarkable, the meat perfectly sliced for easy cooking, and the saki sampler highly recommended. Definitely worth every penny !

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Photo of maryam aden
25 Mar 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Really good and fresh food. I got the combo with beef. It comes with a generous plate of veggies. Side of tofu, rice cakes, rice and sauces. You have a choice of noodles, I got udon noodles. The combo also comes with a desert. The service is quick and very friendly. The price is on point for what you get. Highly recommend. Will definitely go back

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  • Sunday 17:00 - 21:00
  • Monday 17:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday 17:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Friday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday 17:00 - 22:00

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