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| - After waiting about 45 minutes to be seated at this tiny hole-in-the-wall, I can say that every minute and penny spent was absolutely worth it. A restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine (with just a touch of fusion), Kazu is certainly one of the best dining experiences I've had in Montréal.
I ordered the pork cheeks and the chirashi-zushi, and since I had a seat at the bar, it was so fun to see the chefs preparing the various dishes behind the counter! Although the pictures here make it seem like they don't give you much, by the end of the night I was stuffed to the core with deliciousness. The pork cheek to tortilla ratio was perfect and had just the right combination of pork flavor with creamy and smooth texture. I barely had to chew on anything! Then, the chirashi came, and I was blown away - again, like my other favorite spots in Montréal, they managed to serve a really good salad on top of the sushi rice, with just the right amount of dressing mixed into the leafy greens. I expected the rice to be just plain white rice but was pleasantly surprised when I tasted vinegar; it was also a great palate cleanser in between slices of sashimi. The tuna and salmon slices were of extremely high quality for what you would normally get in Montréal, and both varieties didn't taste too fishy (which is what normally throws me off with tuna). The slices were absolutely melt-in-your-mouth and divine, and I was really sad to finish the meal.
Unfortunately, I was so full that I couldn't try their specialty house-made ice cream, but I'll be sure to make that a priority when I come here next time! :)
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