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Iru Izakaya

Authentic Japanese small plates meet the vibrant spirit of Quebec City nightlife.

Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge
4.5$$ & $$$
OPEN11 am - 10 pm
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Iru Izakaya delivers an authentic Japanese culinary experience through an extensive selection of small plates designed for communal enjoyment. The kitchen focuses on traditional techniques, crafting flavorful offerings ranging from fresh sashimi to expertly prepared hot tapas. Patrons encounter a specialized menu that highlights seasonal ingredients while maintaining the core principles of precise Asian flavor profiles. The interior space features a focused design layout conducive to shared meals and efficient table service. Guests navigate a diverse array of plates that emphasize textural contrasts and balanced seasoning throughout every course. This establishment maintains a commitment to consistent quality, ensuring that every preparation adheres to rigorous standards of taste and presentation. The atmosphere remains centered on the interplay between innovative preparation and classical Japanese culinary fundamentals for every guest.
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5★
73%
4★
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Reviews for Iru Izakaya

Food
Service
on Google4.6 (1600+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
73%
4★
14%
3★
6%
2★
6%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Iru Izakaya offers a vibrant Japanese-inspired dining experience that many patrons find memorable, frequently highlighting the warm atmosphere, beautiful decor, and high-quality sharing platters like the ribs, takoyaki, and karaage. While many guests praise the attentive, professional service and creative cocktail menu, opinions on the food remain mixed, with some diners celebrating the authentic and balanced flavors while others find certain main dishes, such as ramen or fried rice, to be lacking in consistency or value. The restaurant is generally viewed as a great spot for celebrations or group outings, though some visitors note that the volume can occasionally be quite high and that the pricing may feel steep for the portion sizes provided. Overall, the majority of customers appreciate the unique culinary journey and plan to return, suggesting that while the experience can vary, the restaurant remains a popular destination in Quebec.
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Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre repas! Excellent service, nourriture délicieuse & ambiance agréable!! Que demander de plus!? Merci!

Nov 23, 2025
on Google

Super soirée! Mon Copin & moi avons choisi ce resto pour nos 1 an & nous ne sommes pas déçu! Je le recommande pour tout le monde qui aime la nourriture japonaise, c'était délicieuse & super comme ambiance! Définitivement à refaire :)

Nov 23, 2025
on Google

Excellent !!

Nov 22, 2025
on Google

Tout était bon malheureusement recevoir le repas après avoir juste eu le temps de boire une gorgée de l'apero.. .

Nov 22, 2025
on Google

Based on our recent lunch at Iru Izakaya in Sainte Foy, we encountered a dining experience defined by its contrasts. The service, provided by Priscilla, was functional & attentive, ensuring our orders were taken & meals delivered without issue. The atmosphere, hinted at by the'Carte Blanche' menu's promise of'l'art du partage à la japonaise' (the art of Japanese sharing), sets an appealing stage for a communal meal, though our visit landed in a comfortable, if not exceptional, middle ground.

The highlights of our meal were genuinely delightful & showcased the kitchen's strengths. The TAKOYAKI was a masterclass in this classic street food-perfectly spherical with a crisp exterior that gave way to a tender, flavourful centre. It was a textbook example of how this dish should be executed. We were also tempted by other items on the extensive menu, from the sharing platters of GYOZA to the intriguing-sounding SHIO TOMATO SARADA with its crispy noodles, which suggests a kitchen with creative potential.

However, this potential was not fully realized in every dish. The KINOKO MAZEMEN was a significant disappointment. While the description suggests a savory umami bomb from the mushrooms (kinoko), the reality was a bowl overwhelmed by a singular, cloying sweetness. The sauce was applied so heavily that it drowned the noodles & any other nuanced flavours, creating a monotonous & unbalanced dish that was difficult to finish. This misstep was particularly noticeable given the well-executed simplicity of other plates.

In conclusion, Iru Izakaya presents a menu full of promise, from its'Menu Découverte' to its various grilled skewers (Kushiyaki). Our experience, however, was a mixed bag. While you can undoubtedly find excellent dishes like the superb takoyaki, the inconsistency in the kitchen-exemplified by the poorly balanced Kinoko Mazemen-means your enjoyment may be a roll of the dice. It's a spot with a solid foundation & a compelling menu, but it needs more consistency to fully deliver on its concept of shared Japanese culinary artistry.

Nov 20, 2025
on Google

Excellente bouffe, super service. Tout pour une soirée réussie!

Nov 17, 2025
on Google

Super service la nourriture était waouh !

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

Belle ambiance très beau restaurant & nourriture excellente

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

J'ai passé un excellent moment dans ce restaurant. Je recommande fortement de réserver pour garantir une place à l'heure souhaitée. Le service était impeccable & l'ambiance était vraiment agréable. Les cocktails étaient délicieux, bien que dispendieux, & les repas étaient exquis avec des portions généreuses. Je recommande fortement si vous avez jamais essayé. Prévoyez environ 70$ pour cocktail, entrée & repas.

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

Tout simplement extraordinaire. Rien de moins 🤩

Nov 16, 2025
on Google