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I've been in Montreal for almost 2 years and had never even heard of this place!
When I decided to venture there on my own one night, it was -8C and a substantial line OUTSIDE (and apparently one of the shortest lines seen in a long time)! I waited my turn patiently and finally grabbed a seat at the end of the bar.
As per Magdalena O's directions, I ordered the Gyoza, tuna bowl, sake ice cream and a bottle of sake. I loved sitting at the bar a feeling the energy of the cooks whipping up delicious dishes in such a tiny space!
The sake came in it's standard ceramic bottle, but the drinking glass was simply a piece of bamboo, a great touch! It was a little odd to drink from, but enjoyable nonetheless!
The gyoza was simply phenomenal. I am a self proclaimed dumpling whore and have sample them in China, Japan, Thailand, and everywhere in between. I can honestly say these were probably the best I have EVER had.
The Salmon Tuna bowl was MASSIVE. Coming in a bowl I could easily use as a helmet, it was topped with a giant ball of crunchy noodles. After some digging and crushing, I was very pleased by the very unique combination of textures, flavors, and ingredients in the bowl. Despite its size, it was licked clean.
The sake ice cream was soft, creamy, delicious and alcoholic! A very small serving, but just enough to round out a great meal.
The wait can be daunting (especially in better weather) and may scare off those not willing to earn an amazing meal, but it is certainly worth it! One meal was enough to rocket Kazu to the top of my favorite restaurants in Montreal without question.
Long story short, go, be patient, enjoy, imbibe and drink in everything Kazu has to offer!
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