Restaurant Jako in Montreal

Great atmosphere to eat, kind staff and good food I recommend the chicken katsu curry !

The Korean restaurant food was large in portions and strong in flavor but good.

The service is impeccable and the food very good. The portions are very large and the price reasonable.

Nice service and cute waiters

I know a lot of Americans come to Canada every day for work. I know they clock in, clock out, go to a restaurant for food and go back to their hotel. Tonight I came to Jako. I had a side of fries and a miso soup with some alcohol. But I m not going to review the obviously amazing food. Because tonight wasn t about food, it was about an experience. It was about coming in with a friend and being greeted by the owner. It was about random people saying hello and sitting with me. It was about staying late and having conversations with people I ll never meet again. Tonight I wasn t just another American stopping in for a late night dinner, I was apart of a community and that community was found in Restaurant Jako. It s an experience I won t forget, and one I soon hope to have again. Don t just come in for the food, come here for the memories you ll make. Thank you Sit!

Excellent fusion restaurant which serves Asian-inspired dishes, I really appreciated the food which was good and for a reasonable price, the service was very good too! I recommend booking in advance as the restaurant is quite small and very popular

Great restaurant! Excellent cuisine, although a little copious, we loved our evening at the restaurant. The service was impeccable, the waiter thought so much of us that I felt very special. The waiters were always there to clear our dishes and to check if everything was okay. The atmosphere is very cool in this small restaurant with just a few seats. Great Korean music, Im a fan now. In short, the ideal place to be with a few friends!

The dolsot is great! This is a popular place for youth.

My favourite restaurant in Montreal, it is always busy so hard to find a table

The food was overly greasy even (for someone who enjoys fried food). The bulgogi dolsot (hot stone bowl) I ordered was excessively oily I couldn t finish my meal.

Good food, nice service, nice atmosphere, so modern, young, alive.

amazing food, service and atmosphere. really recommend and will be coming many times again in the future

The food is great, but the service is below-average at best. No one smiles, and they ask for 18% tip minimum.

Had a lovely experience with my partner. Delicious food. Cant wait to come back :)

Second time Ive been to the restaurant, the food is simply amazing, the best udon Ive ever eaten in my life. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is very warm. I recommend!

The food is excellent, the portions generous, the service is fast and pleasant, all for reasonable prices!

The food wasnt that bad just a bit too salty and oily for me.

This is a hidden gem for great Korean/ Japanese fusion. Service is super pleasant and very efficient. Just note that it s a small place so reservations are a must!!

Delicious food but staff is very unprofessional and just overall rude!

Really good but spicy. Everything was savoury and service was good as well. Will return for sure

Their bulgogi chili fries are excellent!

I loved it, wonderful experience, good meals, lots of variety, an address that I recommend

Amazing spot for Korean and Japanese fusion. Absolutely is a must try for everyone visiting Montreal

Kimchi Udon was so good. The soup was very tasty. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are flagged, so its easy to tell. Food : 5/5 |

Very good restaurant, a discovery!!!

Amazing food and service 10/10

Very good....

Had salmon on a rice bowl with salad. Delicious. Wil go back again for sure

The food there is great and I recommend their Bulgogi Yaki Udon and Okonomiyaki

Excellent service and very delicious food.

Food comes in decent portions and is delicious.

The food was great and service was fast. Food was fresh too! I recommand it!!

Dont usually take the time to leave reviews but this place was all around incredible

Very good, the food excellent, the service was amazing too! Quick to serve the food and the staff was very kind and helpful :)

Was in town (from Toronto) for the weekend and looking for some Korean/Japanese eats. Glad we stumbled upon this place as it was a hidden gem. I m a big guy and usually can eat quite a bit, but man the portions here were huge that I actually had to pack some food to bring back to the hotel. We ordered the pork katsu rice (curry) and chicken katsu rice (cream) it was on point! The free miso soup was kinda bland and didn t have any real flavour to it. (August 10, 2024)

A very nice place where we were able to taste very good Korean dishes, the boss even offered us a round of shots because it was my bachelorette party!!! Remember to book because they are victims of their success!!!

Waiting time a little long but the fried chicken was very good and the service courteous.

The food and atmosphere was amazing. The only issue here and the worst issue in every restaurant, I had to wait a total of literally 1:15 hours for my food

I always have a good time at this establishment. Thank you for the great service as usual.

The chicken was delicious, and I am willing to come back another time.

Absolutely recommended! We tried Korean food here for the first time and were blown away. One of the best restaurant visits in my entire life! What I can highly recommend: TTEOKKOCHI as a starter and YAKI UDON AU BULGOGI as a main course - real umami taste!!

Good food great people

Just perfect

The katsu chicken curry was amazing and the portions are great. Staff were lovely

I liked the kitchen, welcoming, in the time when I went noisy. But a beautiful place that for sure I want to repeat. I tasted a lot of fun, even though there was a night at night, it was very good food, good service and good service. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian dishes are indicated on the menu

Just wooooow

Food was a bit salty.

Super nice place for Japanese/Korean for around $20-30 per dish. Fast, good and hot.

Very very good rice dishes! And the atmosphere of the restaurant is very pleasant

The dishes are really good! Full of flavor and very tasty. The service was just a little long (+20 min wait even though the restaurant was not full).

Not the first time for us to be here. But the food is too salty it s time. The service is below the average. The waitress just put all the spoons together to us, I need to do you job to give it to everyone. When I ask for a container to take out, I am fine to do it by my self. But you give me the bill at the same time. How you expect me to pack the food and pay at the same time? I don t think this is a good service The only service that I appreciate, is that you bring the food to us

I have loved this restaurant since it opened. But Im a little disappointed this time. All our dishes are much saltier than usual. The taste is no longer balanced between the sauces and the food itself. The service is always fast and courteous. Our waitress is probably new, we felt rushed towards the end. The overall experience is worse than before.

A great restaurant if you re in a big group of people and no one can decide what to eat. Lots of variety. Portions are a good size. I personally really enjoyed my curry it came w mashed bpotatoes that tasted sweet and almost like vanilla which i thought was amazing!! Some of my friends found that something was missing flavour-wise, and after tasting their food I mostly disagree. I will say that the karaage was not very good.

One of my favourite Korean places in town !!! Everything is absolutely delicious and I cant wait to go back

The food we tasted was amazing and for a good price. Good service too even though we showed up in a bigger group we were accommodated well. Would definitely return to try other things on the menu

** The reviews DOESN T lie! ** It s honestly one of the best korean food that I ve ate in Montreal. The appetizer rice cake was good cripsy outside and chewy inside, sweet&salty and a little bit spicy at the same time. The Dak Galbi Dolsot bowl was flavourful, it came very hot too. The only bad thing that I have to say is about the size of the restaurant: it s very small, cannot take a lot of people at the same time so if you don t reserve your place, you won t be able to enter or maybe you ll wait for a long time. Overall, I strongly recommend it!

Wrap was okay, lassi was good but they sold me really burnt pakoras that were awful.

Pretty close to what youd find in Asia. One of the few good Katsu in Montréal.

Im lost for words to tell you how much I love this place. Everything is the way I like it. The atmosphere is excellent, the food is one of the best I have had the chance to taste with a variety of dishes so you can only want to come back to try them all! Finally the staff is so nice and their price is one of the lowest you will see. I sincerely recommend you try it if you have the chance!

Croquettes are a must! Everything is delicious.

Delicious food! I recommend the Bulgogi Yaki Udon. But you should reserve in advance if you dont want to have a limited amount of time to eat.

I cant believe it took me this long to try this place! the food was amazing and the service pretty fast. Im also a big fan of the playlist hahah. the place doesnt look the best but dont let that fool you, its a must try!

i hate to do this but this has been the absolute worst experience of my life. i booked my reservation for 7pm for my friend s birthday and our uber was running late so we tried to call since 6:30 to let them know of the situations and they were not answering. my friend and I got to the restaurant at around 7:40pm and the worker dealt with us very carelessly and with neglect. We called them over 50 times and they told us we d have to wait another 45 minutes to get in even though there was an empty table right in front of us, we were just two people and we were fasting. Her attitude was very unacceptable and rude.instead of calmly trying to accommodate us the server just let us leave and treated us like we weren t as important as the other guests. absolutely horrible. i ve went to this restaurant before and I must admit their food is amazing but I will never be going back due to their uttermost poor customer service

The place is kinda dirty, average service. The food was not bad nor good, it was ok.

Very tasty! Give it a try. The appetizer could have been a bigger portion.

Though a bit pricey for the portion, the food is of very high quality. One is not going to find a better deal than this in the city

Simply delicious. Highly recommend for authentic Korean/Japanese.

Cute Korean restaurant in downtown Montreal The food is delicious. I went there in a small group and the atmosphere was very good. At dinner time (a Sunday) we didnt have to wait to be assigned to a table. Fast and courteous service.

Smiling and fast service! The plates are generous and the products are fresh. We had a blast!! Thank you we will come back!

Went there on Valentines and yesterday, very good food and nice staff. The fried chiken is very good. Would go again soon

The service is ridiculously rapid. Nice vibe and yummy food!!

I had the bulgogi dolsot. They don t give you any of those side dishes like the other Korean restaurants, the food would be more enjoyable with some kimchi or other side dishes to go with, it ends up to be a bit greasy without something fresh to cleanse your palette. And there is no crunchy crispy rice at the bottom of the bowl, a bit disappointing in that matter. Service is fast.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Food : 5/5

Good food with decent prices, although the portions seem to have gotten smaller recently. My boyfriend and I usually go for the creamy chicken Katsu and the Sake Don (salmon Donburi); we enjoy it every time. I also tried the creamy Yaki Udon with seafood, which was spicy but nonetheless, super yummy. The staff is very nice and courteous. The place seems to be very busy every time we go, so a reservation would be recommended if you dont want to wait in line.

It was crazy good

The karaage was great with the sweet and spicy sauce, very tender. Seafood udon was delicious, lots of shrimp and mussels. The beef udon soup wasnt anything special. Did not like that they make you pour the ingredients into the broth and not the other way around. This causes more splashing and most restaurants dont do this.

Great place for some affordable Korean food. Their location is quite small so make sure you get there early during weekends. Food is good and tasty but you do feel a bit of pressure to leave as soon as you finish eating, which is fine if you just come for the food. Would definitely comeback and try different items on the menu.

We made a reservation for 5:30 and they told us we had until 7. Some of us arrived early and a few of us were twenty minutes late. The waiter pressed on the people who arrived earlier 3 times. In 20 minutes. Then at 7:45 we are almost done eating, there was one last dish we didn t quite finish and they took it away without even asking us if we were done. Service was bad It was for a b-day

Very good Korean street food restaurant, the dishes are very hearty and as spicy as in Korea! The starters can sometimes serve as a meal because they are so copious (korokke, tteokkochi...). The staff is friendly! Vegetarian options: Several choices of starters and main dishes

Fresh and tasty!

Delicious!

Very good korean restaurant in town. I love all the food I had ordered. They are all tasty.

Good Korean and Japanese dishes. Good portion of meat. Fast service. 5 minutes from Guy-Concordia metro station.

First I have to say I loved the food in here. Today I just picked up a pork galbi donburi for my baby s lunch. But when my baby was having it, I found a hair with the pork. It was really disgusting. Please be aware of hygiene! Food : 2/5

I was looking for a good Korean restaurant and I was not disappointed. We enjoyed the dishes we ordered

Delicious!

A truly exquisite experience! Impeccable service and above all very fast. The beef donburi is simply a culinary explosion, despite my disappointment with the salmon break this evening I was not disappointed by this incredible discovery! Katsu curry is a marvel for the taste buds, all for a totally affordable price! Don t hesitate, go for it

Great little Korean restaurant near Guy-Concordia station. The service is impeccable and the food is extraordinary! Don t hesitate to order several dishes to share! The tteokkochi are excellent, my discovery of the evening. 10/10

Really good, authentic tasting, Japanese options. The ambiance was fantastic with the complimenting colours and the neon sign. Would go again Dietary restrictions: Accommodating. Just let them know.

Good food and good service at a reasonable price. On the other hand, during my visit, cleanliness was lacking: the toilets were dirty and lacked hand soap and/or paper towels, and the walls and light garlands of the store were dusty.

Efficient and fast service with original and delicious dishes. In short, a place to try for a meal with family or friends

Unbeatable value for money. Efficient and very welcoming service.

I think its the most famous Korean restaurant in Montreal haha. The service is great and the food is almost the same as Korean food! I dont come often, but Im always impressed by the staffs good service. If you want to eat Korean food, you must come to Jako!! Highly recommended There are so many handsome and pretty employees that I dont know where to place my eyes I feel so happy when I come here~~!!

Best restaurant in montreal!! Foods sooo good and all servers are sooo pretty and handsome and cute!! Come everybody

The Bulgogi Yaki Udon was absolutely fabulous; the exquisite flavours leave your mouth watering and its portion, big enough to leave you satisfied. The garlic mayo sauce was the perfect final touch! Very impressive for only $17. The Chicken Cream Katsu is on par. What a precious find!

The food is very good but the waiting time is quite long, you shouldnt go there if you are in a hurry.

Food was amazing, service was fantastic. I can t wait to come back

my FAVORITE FAVORITE place!! The portions are filling & the food serves high quality comfort (= ! Servers are always kind, never over the top/invasive and constantly fill up water. Please keep in mind to reserve, as the spaces are limitied (its okay because the space adds to the coziness of the atmosphere). Whenever I come here, I always get the spicy rice cakes (comes with a patty pastry and seafood pieces) + cheese and it never fails. Im truly happy this place exists and I hope the food will taste and stay the same for a long time. A young man who I assume is the owner is extremely kind to clients despite the stress of having a lot of customers!

Fantastic food, if youre looking for great Udon they have a bunch of great choices. Service was great too, place was packed when we came, so they held a table for us for later in the evening. Would say this is really one of the better Korean places Ive gone too, skip mon ami and other restaurants and come here. Would definitely recommend getting a reservation if you plan to go, its incredibly popular.

My recent dining experience at Jako was great. The Katsu with Mayo Jalapeno and Tteokkochi appetizers were a tasty start. The Chicken and Cheese Katsu main dish was equally impressive, offering a combination of tender chicken and melted cheese. The vibrant ambiance added to the lively atmosphere, though it can get a bit loud. To fully enjoy your meal, I recommend making a reservation in advance, as the restaurant tends to get busy. Overall, it was a great experience.

It tastes really good!

I can honestly recommend every single dish on Jako s menu. There s a preference for the Bulgogi Yaki Udon and the Pork Katsu curry, which I order repeatedly but, guaranteed, anything you chose will be delicious and served by the most wonderfully attentive and friendly staff! I ve eaten here so many times and yet I will always come back even just it s for the nice crispy fries and the good vibes

food was good but i was kinda disappointed with the curry.. i thought there would be more curry sauce (it looked better on other pictures) and it wasn t that tasty but maybe they kinda ran out so that s why it came in a small dish. anyways the udon was delicious and salmon bowl too :)

Lively , friendly and high quality. Pork katsu was huge and full of flavor, chicken stone bowl was beautiful and delish, and rice cakes were an explosion of flavor!

No vegetarian dish, we couldnt eat there

This little hole in the wall style restaurant has a cool vibe to accompany its great (and filling) food at reasonable prices. A great pick if youre craving some Japanese or Korean, or cant quite decide between the two. The place is a little small, so dont expect to come with a big group, but its a great size for a date or a small group of friends to enjoy. Theres also a lovely little bakery next door if you find yourself wanting something sweet after your meal.

Very good

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I loved this restaurant, very reasonable price for the quality, the flavors are there!! I particularly recommend the donburi karaage

The food is really good! However the place is quite narrow so it feels a little tight in there. Youre either too close to the door or too close to the bathroom.

One of the best dishes I have eaten. I recommend this address in Montreal. The udon noodles were perfect. Very good service

5/5!

Very good food, young and cool atmosphere, loudish music, adequate service, Expensive for my understanding of whats in my plate but, so are most restaurants nowadays.

The amazing food is unfortunately bogged down by mediocre service and a small space. Staff is unfriendly at worst and devoid of emotion at best

Food

Atmosphere was cool. Service was great. Staff were very friendly. Food was quite good as well. Seems like a great spot for groups.

My friends and I visited Montreal during this long weekend, and had a chance to grab food at Jako. Overall, we had such a great time here. This place has amazing food, service and atmosphere. Cant recall the names of the menu but we really enjoyed every single dish. They were fresh, delicious and beautifully plated. The lighting of the restaurant was not too dark, not too bright, was perfect for a happy night out with the people you love to hang out with. Their service, no need to mention, it was amazing. The (the owner) and the staff members were very friendly and kind. Would definitely recommend Jako, if you are looking for a place to chill, have fun with friends.

You wont believe the culinary delight we experienced at Jako, the ultimate Japanese-Korean fusion gem in Montreal! We dropped in for after party and were greeted by two delightful servers. And the manager? Talk about setting the perfect culinary hype tone! The restaurants ambiance was an exciting Korean culture and vibrant energy. Each item on the menu was a culinary masterpiece, Utterly impeccable! They pampered our group, making us feel like we were partying with dear pals. Seriously, this place is a gastronomic adventure not to be missed!

I visited the JAKO restaurant in Montreal and it was incredibly good! The food and ambiance were excellent, and I was deeply impressed by the owners kindness. I wish there were more fusion restaurants like this in Toronto. Highly recommended! I visited the JAKO restaurant in Montreal and it was incredibly good! The food and ambiance were excellent, and I was deeply impressed by the friendliness of the owner. I wish there were more fusion restaurants like this in Toronto. I highly recommend it

Very good place for a quick Japanese/Korean fix! The decor and vibe are quite nice. The karage were nice and crispy but still moist inside (cooked to perfection) and the Chipotle sauce was *chefs kiss*. My go-to had always been the katsu and it never disappoints. The udon bulgogi was a bit too salty for my liking and the tempura donburi was a bit bland. The highlight and my all time favorite has been the okonomiyaki. Very well made and tasted so good! Dietary restrictions: Some dishes can be made gluten free Parking: Street parking available but metro is also very close by.

yum yum but spicy!

One of the best Asian fusion restaurants in Montreal Generous, affordable, and delicious cuisines. My fave is the cheese katsu!

My friend take me here but i did not like at all, food had bad smell and taste very raw i do not recommend

The food was good and generous. The plate didnt come in the right order though. We had asked to share an appetizer first, but my main plate came before everyone, By the time I got to eat the appetizer with my friends, the main course was not as warm as it should be. Overall, the service was okay until the server ask you if you want the receipt (when it has to be the client to ask) and then once you paid they ask you to leave after 10 min... The restaurant wasnt full at that time and nobody was waiting at the door... Its quite rude. I guess you cant really take your time to dine there... Eat, pay and leave... Its too bad because the food is still good.

Superb atmosphere. Warm place with dim light. Sick decor. Tasty dishes, good portions and more than reasonable prices. The staff is really attentive, you always have someone if you are missing something. In short, we loved our girls evening . Bulgogi so good

Delicious Korean food

Superb atmosphere with quite creative dishes. We find the flavors of Japan and Korea with a modern twist in a menu priced much more affordable than you would think when looking at the food. There were 3 of us and we ate more than our fill for $80. Book before you go, its always full.

Although we did have to wait outside at night for 20 minutes outside for our table to be ready, the food was good. We enjoyed the rice cakes appetizer, and the Katsu was so well cooked. Still so juicy and crunchy. I would highly recommend them for a dinner with friends. Food

My favorite Korean restaurant. Call ahead of time as this place gets full quickly. Every dish Ive tried is absolutely delicious.

Great food, great service. They have good spoons, and waiters really go out their way to make sure you have a splendid time in their restaurant. The food was finger licking good.

Instant favorite. It s no wonder this place is always packed. Delicious, not cheap on their portions, and very fairly priced. Idk what else to say, it s just great.

Honestly, so good that I would get married here. No cap. Owner has a great hairstyle.

A very nice owner. Super welcoming. The service is very fast and nice. Food is diverses and original. Always à huge soju sélection. Come to jako if you want à fun evening with friends.

The restaurant was magnificent. The food was delicious and they had a great variety of soju. The server was extremely friendly and welcoming.

Nice place with decent food. Good prices and good portions. Its a bit loud during peak hours but otherwise a solid place. The Korean fried chicken and the Gyuu-don were good, but the chicken Katsu with cream is not great if youre used to the likes of Katsuya. Service is solid, they refill your water and dont disturb you with questions. Does get busy, call ahead for dinners.

Great service and generous portion sizes. Delicious!

The best point is that the food is really good. The place is clean and pretty. The waitress was really nice and friendly. We will come again, thank you for the meal !

Food: 5/5 Place: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Best bulgogi yaki udon in town! Great atmosphere and great Korean cuisine gives out a great night and an amazing experience. Totally recommended to anyone in love with Korean food

Sit is the absolute best host and restaurant manager. Food is so great, would easily pay twice the price for it. Especially that Katsu sauce, to die for!! Also try the tteokkochi as an appetizer if you pass by. Highly recommend for a low-key night with good company, dont forget to grab some soju while youre here too!

Great service, great food and reasonable prices

Food is amazing, service is great, the ambiance is cozy! Highly recommend

One of my favorite Korean restaurants in Montreal!

Such a lovely evening! Already the service is great! Everyone is smiling, helpful and in a good mood! Everything there looks good. In any case, what we got was great. I felt like I was reliving my trip to South Korea! The prices are reasonable and the decor is nice. On the other hand, be careful to book before coming because it is always full. (Lived experience. )

Awesome experience , Im definitely going back and the service was amazing.

Good service. Very courteous waiter and waitress, menu with good choice and good portion.

always fun for okonomiyaki love it

Tried the chicken sandwich for lunch and seafood sundubu, the sundubu was a bit too spicy for my taste but the chicken sando was excellent!

Food is at the highest level for Montreal standard. What can you ask more?!

Pretty gooodd

One of the best places for Korean and Japanese food. They do not cheap out on portions nor on quality. Service was fast (though it wasnt during peak hours), and staff is caring. They even gave us a bowl and 2 boxes for takeout. Would recommend! Food : 5/5

best korean restaurant in mtl! love their soondubu and tbk Food

Gotta go back for their salmon sashimi don!

Incredible food! Loved everything I ordered. Such a cozy little place. With such a little place, the music could be a touch lower so we don t have to shout to be heard over the small table. Parking: There s a paid parking lot next to the building

Good korean restaurant in downtown. Menu is diversified and has something for every taste. Service is excellent. Eating space a bit small and crowded.

The owner is really smart!

Food was great and fast service.

Outstanding service by the dynamic duo anh and brian. Highly recommend!

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extremely mid

Pretty great place. Came for dinner with friends on a weekday, the restaurant was super busy. Not exactly exceptional, the food is pretty decent and portion is generous. Great variety to choose from though, especially appetizers to share and nice drinks! Love the vibrant atmosphere and quick service!