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Kinoya Izakaya
Japanese izakaya & ramenizakayaramenyakitoriJapanese pubPlateau
Kinoya Izakaya is one of the Plateau's most established Japanese pubs, led by a chef who trained in Japan for over a decade. The Saint-Denis address delivers genuine izakaya atmosphere alongside ramen and classic Japanese pub fare.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Plateau-Mont-Royal
Plate № 62
About
Kinoya Izakaya has been a fixture of the Plateau-Mont-Royal Japanese dining scene for years, occupying a well-worn spot on Rue Saint-Denis that captures the convivial, after-work spirit of a Tokyo izakaya. The kitchen is led by a chef who spent more than a decade honing his skills in Japan, bringing genuine Japanese pub cuisine expertise to Montreal. The menu covers the izakaya canon — ramen, yakitori-style skewers, karaage, and small plates designed to accompany Japanese beers and sake. The 'kinoya' name itself evokes the Japanese concept of gathering around shared food and drink. It is recognized by local food press as one of the better Japanese pubs on the Plateau and has maintained consistent quality across its years of operation.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Kitchen led by a chef with over ten years of training in Japan — rare depth of Japanese culinary experience in Montreal's izakaya scene
- Long-running Plateau institution capturing the authentic after-work izakaya atmosphere found in Tokyo neighborhoods
- Genuine izakaya menu: ramen, grilled skewers, karaage, and small plates built for sharing alongside Japanese beer and sake
- Recognized by local food media as one of the better Japanese pubs on the Plateau — a consistent neighbourhood anchor
Chef has trained in Japan for over a decade per Instagram (2025 reel). Japanese culinary leadership confirmed; Japanese ownership not explicitly confirmed.
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