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| - I went here on a sunday with a girlfriend. It wasn't too packed! We were able to sit close to the window in the front of the restaurant. I've been to Big in Japan about 3 times now and I normally enjoy myself here, but I have to admit that I would rather eat elsewhere. It was my friend's first time here and she'd been wanting to try it out for a while.
The decoration is pretty fun, with japanese banners here and there. And in the back, they have booths, but it's darker there because there are no windows. Also, the first time I came here, they had the TVs on (some on the ceiling), showing some kind of japanese arts and crafts show for kids. It was very bizarre but entertaining. It gives the restaurant its charm, I guess!
I have to say that I have eaten better elsewhere (try out an izakaya!). One of my favorite dishes here are the pork buns... they are just too good with their amazing sweet sauce.
So sunday, we had the buns (obviously!) and the miso ramen. My friend commented that the ramen wasn't the best she's had and that it was too salty. I have to agree with her. I wouldn't recommend taking the ramen here as it doesn't portray the real deal.
The last times I came here, I took the crispy pork on rice which is really good! Very tasty with the same kind of sweet sauce as the pork buns.
One thing that I cannot get over and is the reason why I keep coming back here : the matcha milkshake. It is divine. SO good! A year ago, I came here with a group of people that don't live in Montreal and I ordered myself the milkshake (with my meal, yes) and made everyone taste it. Seconds later, everyone had ordered one for themselves. That's how good it is! It's a must-try!
PS: if you do take the ramen, I suggest you take one and split it amongst yourselves and take other dishes to taste different things, as opposed to everyone taking their own ramen.
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