When sushi first hit the North American dining scene, it caught on like wildfire, making it the hallmark of Japanese cuisine in the West. But while the popularity of sushi grew, other cultural and culinary treasures from Japan went largely unnoticed.
After a long day at the office, it's customary for Japanese workers to head to the Izakaya, or Japanese pub, to unwind with a drink and Japanese tapas. While popular in the Land of the Rising Sun, Izakayas are a rare find in North America, with just a handful sprinkled across the continent, and only a few to be found in Canada. And that's just what inspired Patrick Fung and Chris Côté, two Montrealers, to start one on the city's west side. "We wanted to do something different and create something authentically Japanese," says Patrick.
Imadake, with its pub-style decor and menu, opened its doors in the summer of 2011 to introduce visitors to a little-known side of Japanese culture and cuisine. “For the first few months, it was quiet," says Kevin Fung, Imadake's Operations Manager. "But the Montreal Gazette wrote a great review and the concept took off."
Read the story of Restaurant ImadakeGomaae - Spinach salad with sesame dressing
Beef tataki with ponzu sauce
Seaweed Salad with sesame dressing
White fish carpaccio
Negitoro - Fresh salmon tartar
Shime Saba - Torched mackerel sashimi
Takowasa - Wasabi-octopus
Green salad with ginger dressing
Albacore tuna tataki with Yuzu sauce
Pork belly skewers
Gindara - Miso marinated black cod
Gyu tan - Miso marinated cow tongue
Hamachi Kama - Yellowtail tuna neck
IMADAKE Yakiniku - Beef steak
Karubi - Soy marinated kalbi ribs
Ramu niku - Lamb skewers
Mirin marinated grilled mackerel
Grilled oyster mushroom
Shiitake - Mushrooms and green onion skewers
Tsukune - Japanese saussages
Yakitori - Chicken skewers with house teriyaki sauce
Goat cheese with rasberry sauce and maple syrup
Agedashi tofu - Fried tofu in bonito broth
Gobo - Fried burdock roots
Kaki furai - Fried oysters with tartare sauce
Karaage - Fried chicken with wasabi-mayo
Korokke - Mashed potato croquettes
Ebimayo
with spicy or lemon mayo
Takoyaki - Fried octopus balls
Tori teba - Shichimi chicken wings
Torikawa - Fried chicken Skin
Vegetable tempura
Shrimp tempura
Edamame
Salted or spicy
Gyoza
Choices; porc or vegetable
Miso soup
Miso Yakisoba
Okonomiyaki
Choices; Pork, Seafood, or oyster mushroom
Chazuke - Rice served in fish broth
Choices; smoked salmon, grilled eel
Soy Curry Udon with beef
Yakiudon with porc
Vege option available
Yakisoba with shrimp
Vege option available
Kara-miso ramen
Tonkotsu ramen
Vege ramen
House salad with ginger dressing
Seaweed salad
Gomaae - Spinach salad with sesame dressing
Shiitake - Mushrooms and green onion skewers
Grilled oyster mushroom
Vegetable tempuras
Korokke - Mashed potato croquettes
Gobo - Fried burdock
Agedashi tofu
Fried goat cheese with rasberry sauce and maple syrup
Vege ramen
Vege yakisoba
Vege yakiudon
Vege okonomiyaki
Edamame with sea salt
Vege gyoza
Seaweed salad
Gomaae - Spinach salad with sesame dressing
Gobo - Fried burdock
Shiitake - Mushrooms and green onion skewers
Grilled oyster mushroom
Vege ramen
Vege yakiudon
Edamame with sea salt
Vege gyoza
*Please ask your server for the gluten friendly option,
but are prepared with attention to foods that are gluten free.
The menu is not recommended for celiac people.
Even with careful attention, there is always the possibility
of cross contamination from an environment with gluten products.
Torched mackerel sashimi
Beef tataki
House salad with ginger dressing
Seaweed salad
Grilled oyster mushroom
Pork belly skewers
Tsukune - Japanese saussage
Chicken skin
Edamame with sea salt
Chicken skewers
Chazuke - Rice soup with fish broth
Choices; wasabi-octopus, smoked salmon, or grilled eel
Lamb skewers
Miso marinated black cod
Shiitake mushroom skewers
Ice creams: green tea, black sesame, vanilla
Mochi ice: green tea, black sesame, vanilla
Shiratama zunda ice: Ice cream with mochi and sweet edamame paste
Green tea cheese cake
Japanese Panna Cotta
Oshiruko: Sweetened red beans with mochi served hot
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Delicious food, friendly staff, great atmosphere... but remember to reserve a table if you go on the weekend, this place is packed on weekend.
Always a good place to eat, excellent food and friendly staff
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
First time visit, definitely coming back. Service was quick, friendly and food was great no matter what item you chose.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
love the new menu items especially the Sashimi Moriwase and beef tartare. Friendly staff and always excellent service
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
One of the best restaurants in Montreal
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Fabulous place, came about 2 weeks ago with one group of friends and had to drag another group there again that night. Always such a vibe and the food and service are amaaaaazing.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Was a little slow but it's a party in there and the food is worth the wait!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Very nice dinner, good plates to share, nice selection of cocktails and sake. The service was amazing. Will certainly come back here!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Highly recommended! The food is great, atmosphere is a lot of fun, great place for a few friends to get together and eat well while having a few drinks.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The vegan ramen was bomb!!!!! My friend had the karaage chicken and the soju ramen and he loved it. This is one of my fave places in Montreal. I wish the tempura veggies were vegan tho 🥺 other than that, 10/10!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
best ramen I ever had in Montreal
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Absolutely wonderful experience, the service was phenomenal and the food was just as wonderful. Will be coming back here many times and recommending it to my friends!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Just a great place to have drinks and eat
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
We will go back.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Food as always was amazing, drinks too. Best ramen in Montreal
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
One word WOW!!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great place! Nice service even tho some wait. Very good food, didn’t like a thing they took it back and exchange it, very nice! They even offered some sake shots since we never tried before, very great experience.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Im NEVER disappointed when I go!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Bruyant
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Great night! some small issues with service but overall experience and food was great!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Delicious food and exceptionnal service!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Excellent as always! The service was amazing.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Everything on the menu is perfect. Lively room. My favorite spot in town
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The food was amazing but the service was really lousy and slow for us. We had to wait a lot for drinks and food. When I mean a lot… I mean a lot. It’s unfortunate because the food was great and I would love to comeback, but I also go to the restaurant to have an experience and to not stress over my service…
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 1/5
We are visiting from Canada and found this restaurant online. The vibe of the restaurant is more upbeat for youngsters and music could be quite loud sometimes. As an izakaya the food choices are not that outstanding/special, and portion is quite small for the price point. Service level for our table is on-par, nothing extra to note about.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 3/5
The waiter was very nice. They made a little mistake but they ended up getting us a free cup of rice and we are very grateful they made our valentines day better
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
great food, fast service despite a big rush in the kitchen, great atmosphere. our server was really amazing overall, as always - we've been coming for years.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We all had a great time
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We were excepting a little more than we had. A bit disappointed by the dissimilarities between the tapas portions. The taste was good, but it doesn't not justify the portion/price ration. Also, the dishes were coming a little too fast, there wasn't enough time given between the dishes. Overall I think it's a bit overrated. That being said, I salute any restaurant that gives the opportunity to dine-in during these difficult times. Menu taken : Yaki Ika 2/5 Takoyaki 3.5/5 Butabara 3.5/5 Gyu Tataki 2/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Will be back for sure!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Imadake is always a good bet, the only problem is not being able to eat all I want, everything is delicious.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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View this Smart ListImadake is the home of sake bombs, Japanese izakaya delicacies, and ramen. It’s the perfect spot to not only eat dinner, but also continue your night and getting a little wild. They have traditional pork belly ramen, that you can enjoy in their original or miso broth. However, our favourite is their rare steak ramen, the red beef is cooked ever so slightly from the heat of the broth. Since you’re at Imadake, enjoy your bowl of ramen with their takoyaki (octopus balls) and their okonomiyaki (seafood pancake).
View this Smart ListImadake is a Japanese izakaya located in downtown Montreal. Our favourite dishes include their deep-fried chicken skin, their fried goat cheese, and their takoyaki (octopus balls). We’re also staunch supporters of Imadake’s sake bombs! Their bar is open until 3 am but their kitchen is open until 1 am on Friday and Saturday, although some dishes like their ramen are only available until around 11:30 pm.
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