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Otto Yakitori
Yakitori & Japanese izakayauni chawanmushisashimiramenlate-nightVille-Marie
Co-founded by Ise City-born Japanese chef Hiroshi Kitano, Otto Yakitori was Montreal's original dedicated yakitori restaurant and remains one of the city's most beloved Japanese destinations, serving charcoal-grilled skewers alongside sashimi, uni chawanmushi, and ramen.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Downtown / Ville-Marie
- Since
- 2017
- Chef
- Hiroshi Kitano
Plate № 71
About
When Hiroshi Kitano and his partners opened Otto Yakitori in 2017, they introduced Montreal to a style of Japanese dining — focused, skewer-centred, convivial and late-night — that the city had not previously experienced. The menu centres on yakitori over charcoal alongside a rotating selection of Japanese small plates including exceptional uni chawanmushi, fresh sashimi, and deeply flavoured ramen. Kitano has since expanded to Kitano Shokudo and Yakitori Hibahihi, but the original Otto remains the heart of his restaurant group. The late kitchen and vibrant atmosphere keep it relevant and packed year-round.
Neighborhood & visiting
Otto Yakitori sits in Downtown / Ville-Marie, one of Montreal's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Montreal's original yakitori restaurant, co-founded by acclaimed Ise-born chef Hiroshi Kitano
- Outstanding uni chawanmushi and fresh sashimi alongside the core yakitori menu
- Lively late-night kitchen open until nearly 1:00 AM most evenings
- The founding restaurant of a celebrated Japanese restaurant group that has shaped Montreal dining
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Frequently asked
About Otto Yakitori
- Is Otto Yakitori an authentic yakitori & japanese izakaya restaurant in Montreal?
- Yes — Otto Yakitori is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori & japanese izakaya in Montreal: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Otto Yakitori located?
- Otto Yakitori is located at 1441 Rue Saint-Mathieu, Montréal, QC H3H 2M4, Canada, Montreal, Canada in the Downtown / Ville-Marie neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Otto Yakitori?
- Otto Yakitori does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in Montreal we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Otto Yakitori?
- Otto Yakitori sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori & japanese izakaya of this format in Montreal.
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