Iru Izakaya

Audrey

5.0

Excellent !!

Andre

4.0

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

Martin

3.0

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.

Esther

5.0

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

Francis

5.0

Super service la nourriture était waouh !

Philippe

5.0

Belle ambiance très beau restaurant & nourriture excellente

James

5.0

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.

Bransys

5.0

Tout simplement extraordinaire. Rien de moins 🤩

Tim

3.0

L'ambiance est cool , certainement que le menu a plusieurs trucs à proposer d'intéressant mais ne prenez pas le Ramen au canard!! Un bouillon sans AUCUN goût, avec des nouilles de spaghetti & 3 bokchoy .Tout le monde de la table lui a goûter & cetais unanime !! Vrm décevant !

Nicoletta

2.0

trop de musique, on se croirait à la Cage au Sport; cuisine japonaise dénaturée & trop cher pour ce qu'on mange. Le bouillon des ramen est trop gras & manque de goût. Je n'ai pas aimé mon experience chez vous , désolée....