text: based on all of the positive reviews we thought we'd give this place a shot our first night in montreal. the service was swift and pleasant, however, the speed at which our dishes came out was too fast. so fast that it felt like the food was pre-made and possibly even sitting around for a while. \n\nwe tried the shrimp burger which was very good, and also the 48-hour pork which was borderline inedible. it was as if all the flavor had been cooked out of the dish and all that was left was some fatty bits of pork and rice. the tofu salad was fine, but lacking in any kind of bold flavor. it is a big hunk of tofu with wilted greens in a fine-enough rice wine vinagrette.\n\nthe lone highlight was the shrimp burger which tasted fresh, was full of flavor and had a highly satisfying crunch.\n\nIf kazu focused on preparing dishes as ordered and less on turning over tables the quality of the meal might improve. as is stands, we won't be going back. don't believe the hype.