A cute Japanese restaurant in a very ideal location in Montreal! I hosted a big bachelorette dinner here with 15 girls, Kyo was very easy to communicate with, and they offered multiple menu options at varying reasonable price points. I really appreciate the ease of booking and how I didn't have to think about what people were going to order. One hiccup was that I had indicated ahead of time that one of the guests had a seafood allergy, which I understand can be difficult for Japanese restaurant. I had expected them to tailor the $70 menu to her, however, they let us know that it was gonna be difficult and instead asked her to pick from the à la carte menu. She had no problem with this, but I felt bad and didn't want her to think that I had an indicated ahead of time of her dietary restriction. Overall, the meal was good. It was a little bit slow to start coming out. I think our total dining time was over two hours which was fine because we were celebrating something but for the first 30 minutes I feel like no food came out. A little bit on the salty side, but I enjoyed every dish. For the price point I think it was perfect. I would recommend this for a group dinner again. The high top tables weren't the most comfortable for such a large group as we were essentially split in two, but for a group of 6-8 it would be perfect! read more

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Really enjoyed the evening. I thought I'll get a quick bite and be out after a long day of travel. Really enjoyed talking to Tristan their bar tender, very knowledgeable, gave me an excellent suggestion for saki and everyone of their staff was very warm and friendly! Good sushi and sashimi! Tuna was really fresh and nice! Strongly recommend to try. Disclaimer: I am no sushi connoisseur but it was good!! read more

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Must eat in Montreal! Simon our server was excellent and the sashimi was so fresh! The dining room was elevated and classy, yet traditional. Everything is done super intentionally, down to the tableware. Truly an amazing experience well worth the price point! read more

We had been asking around for the best sushi in the downtown Montreal area for some time and everyone seemed to recommend Kyo, including the concierge at our hotel. In my opinion, not everyone gets sushi right, specifically with the freshness of the fish, so we were pleasantly surprised to find Kyo. Our group included 4 people who are absolutely obsessed with Sushi, and so I was curious what their take was. I tried the Snake roll, edamame, and requested an avocado/ cucumber roll which they made for me. The rest of the group tried the rainbow roll, chefs choice Maki combination, chefs choice sushi combination, tonkatsu pork, and the beignets for dessert. Let me start off by mentioning the incredibly kind service we received from the hostess, server, and staff the entire night. On an incredibly busy Friday night, they maintained their patience as the restaurant was completely booked, and were kind and pleasant in every interaction. The restaurant itself is beautifully located in downtown, clean, and spacious. You do not feel rushed to eat. The food was so good we have decided to go back for dinner one more night before traveling back home. The vegetables and fish are fresh, the portions are perfect yet generous, and overall, id rate this restaurant a 12/10. Highly recommend if you're in Montreal and looking for good food. read more

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I arrived at the Le Westin hotel in Montreal early evening in much need of nutrition after most of the day traveling here. I was hungry and my main mission was to get food as soon as possible. Of course I used my handy Yelp app to search for dinner in proximity to the hotel, and Yelp suggested KYO and sushi sounded appetizing. When I arrived, I was pleasantly greeted in French of course, but I was accommodated in English. I asked for a bar seat as I was alone, and the bar tender was super friendly and offered some recommendations. The menu is organized by Izakaya dishes on the left and sushi on the right. I decided to get one of each, the Karaage and a Rainbow Roll. The Karaage was perfectly prepared with the breading crispy and the chicken moist inside with the honey and sriracha sauce well balanced with sweet and spicy flavors. The Rainbow Roll was a bit different with tempura shrimp and avocado roll topped with tuna, albacore, salmon and hamachi. The fish was extremely fresh, melting in my mouth with every bite. I was so pleasantly surprised that I mentioned it to the bartender and he informed me that all of their fish is delivered daily and never frozen or stored for long. Of course I enjoyed Japanese whiskey with my meal. The ambience was opulent, dimmed and conducive for conversation. I could only imagine having date night dinner here with my lovely wife. It was a nice start to my visit in Montreal, backing the renowned culinary status of Montreal. read more

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We were greeted warmly by the friendly staff, setting the tone for a great dining experience. Service was top-notch from start to finish--attentive, timely, and welcoming. We started with the Ebi Tempura served with Tentsuyu sauce. Perfectly crispy and light, each bite had the ideal crunch without being greasy. The Gyoza Wagyu--pan-fried wagyu beef dumplings topped with sweet chili shoyu was a balance of savory and sweet , was spot on. The Takoyaki came drizzled with Kewpie mayo, Okonomi sauce, and a sprinkle of nori--classic Japanese street food done right! But the standout dish for us was the Kakuni--tender braised pork belly in a rich emulsion of butter and sherry vinegar. The pork practically melted in our mouths. Highly recommend if you're looking to explore small plates with big flavors read more

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We stopped in for dinner and had such a great meal! Our waiter gave us some excellent suggestions and we ordered most of what he suggested and it was all on point! My favorite was the ebi mayo which was the most tender shrimp I've had in awhile perfectly paired with a wasabi sauce. The chicken katsu curry was my next favorite and that curry was delicious and savory. For sushi we got the tataki maguro which was such a delightful combination of flavors- the spicy jalapeño paired perfectly with the seared tuna- a combo I didn't realize I needed in my life! We also got the rainbow sushi. I was really impressed with how good their fish was overall. This was a great choice for dinner and I'd do it again! read more

Food was delicious. Fresh and not fishy. Very clean atmosphere. Service was quick! Their tea is very good too!! read more

KYO - Tea - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Pleasantly surprised by how fresh the fish was here- ordered the Hamachi Bibimbap and the Sashimi Salad. Both exceeded expectations. We came during lunch time and it was not that busy. Staff was pretty prompt, casual business was the ambiance, and overall could compete with the higher end sushi places around Montreal due to their fish quality. Appetizer choice came with either edamame or miso soup. you can't go wrong with either- if you need more salt, do the miso. if you want something plain with more protein, do the edamame Hamachi Bibimbap- I like this unique take of the traditional hot clay pot bibimbap. I think the fish on top is a good twist since usually the topping is land meat such as bulgogi or pork. A fish makes this dish lighter. Careful about stirring this dish too much because if the top raw sashimi gets buried, you end up with cooked fish. This is not bad but I think the raw experience makes this dish go down a little better. There is some kimchi in here and the pairing of veggies was also good. Sashimi salad had humongous sashimi pieces- about 8-10 pieces. Very generous slices to where even I was getting full and needed my husband to help finish this. Right? A sashimi salad you can't finish? Don't underestimate this portion size. Would come back here in future for a fish fix if I'm around- not a bad price and large portions. read more

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We wanted to take a break from all the heavy food in Montreal and decided on sushi. Yelp brought us here with all the good reviews and it did not disappoint.  They were quite busy for dinner, but luckily they were able to squeeze the 4 of us at the bar. I would recommend getting a reservation here if you want to dine indoors. They do have a few tables outdoors but it was quite windy the night we visited.   Hubby and I shared: Miso Cod - sauce was delicious and came with different kinds of mushrooms. This also came last since it was a cooked entree Chef's Choice 7 pcs - very fresh sushi Haru Sushi - no rice and wrap in cucumber with salmon, tuna, albacore. So refreshing and tasty!  Robosutaa - soy paper wrap with lobster, crab meat and avocado. Overall Kyo was one of the best meals we had in Montreal. I wish we had room for the Yuzu donuts but we were stuffed! read more

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I enjoy coming here for sushi in a relaxing modern dining room with wood finishing. It has more of a local clientele. Probably because it is a little more than what tourists want to pay even though it is in between the port and Place d'Arms. They have different menus for lunch and dinner. The second time I came for the salmon bento. The salmon didn't have crispy skin and had an odd texture maybe from overmarinating? If I return it will be for sashimi. read more

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Superb. 5/5 excellent the variety of sushi was wonderful and the chefs selection was superb. 4/5 great, the quality of the sushi was very high and the service was commendable. Frequent water is appeciated. Green tea was a hit. 3/5 good, pretty noisy which is ok, means the place is well loved, Bachelorette party, a birthday party, and more all going on. The donut dessert was a bit strange but good to ok. 2/5 meh ok, tables are tight, navigation to the basement bathroom takes some doing. 1/5 poor, nothing. read more

KYO - 15 piece chefs selection is the way to go - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Rated #2 of 3179 restaurants in Montreal by readers of Tripadvisor. Came here without a reservation just as they opened at 5pm. Hostess told us that we could have a table for 2 until 7pm. The CAN19$ rainbow roll came with tuna, salmon, albacore with hamachi and avocado on the inside, along with a a small amount of wasabi, and a generous portion of ginger. No shrimp tempura despite the listing on the menu. I thought it was OK, but wife, who is an expert on sushi, raved about it. The CAN19$ pork goyas were delicious, but the sweet chili sauce was a bit too salty for my tastes. Both dishes came out within a few minutes. The CAD37$ cod dish took about 25 minutes to come. Absolutely superb tasting, with tender flaky buttery white fish falling apart with each forkful. Similar to Roy's miyosaki butterfish, but far cheaper. Portion size only 5 ounces, on the small side for a white fish and price. Still hungry afterwards, so ordered another dish. The CAN26$ Yaku Udon dish was temperature hot noodles served with mushrooms and tender chunks of fresh tasting chicken mixed in with kimchi sauce. I thought the combination was a bit unusual, but wife loved it, as it was very spicy. Left a 20% tip, but the credit card reader based that on both the price of the meal, and the 15% tax combined, instead of the meal alone. They had at least eight two person tables, of which only three were occupied when we left at 630pm. Could have stayed another half hour. read more

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The restaurant is located near the Word Trade Center. They have an extensive lunch menu with items ranging from sushi and poke to bento box and udon. We tried their karage and beef bento box which came in huge portion. Each bento also included a starter of our choice ( salad, miso or edamame). We liked our bento, the only complaint is the karage was like warm and not krispy enough and the tempura sweet potatoes weren't fully cooked. The service was a little slow but attentive. read more

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Slightly upscale izakaya in Montreal that opens late! My friend and I tried this place out after attempting to go to three other sushi restaurants, one of which was closed for the night, the other which we didn't realize was vegan, and the last which didn't seem to exist even though it was listed on Google. We didn't have a reservation, and the place was packed on a Thursday night at 9pm, but luckily there was one table available that accommodated us. We already had drinks prior to dinner so we only had food, but the drink menu looked great. I got the 7pc nigiri and the yaki udon made with tofu instead of chicken, and my friend ordered two rolls and two nigiri. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. My favorite was the scallop, sea bass, and hamachi nigiri - so good and honestly the highlight of my trip to Montreal. The only critique I'd give is that the noodles I ordered were too salty and drenched in sauce. I would have preferred less sauce or less salt. I also wish there were more sushi maki roll options. Almost all of the non-vegetarian rolls had shrimp or salmon inside and I do not eat either. read more

KYO - 7pc chef's choice nigiri and the tofu yaki udon off to the side - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The food was delicious, chicken was super juicy and bold flavors. Yuzu donuts are super sweet but loved the sauce to dip it in. Only complaint is service is a bit slow. read more

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Incredible food, service and ambiance. Knowledgeable pre-familiarity with menu of great help.

This place has a nice vibe and ambience when walking in, low playing music and beautiful fixtures. Food tasted incredible although receiving our orders took quite some time. The taste of the food is what made the experience worthwhile. Restaurant was quite busy with few staff waiting which understandably made the service a bit slower. read more

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This place was recommended to us by a couple of co-workers. We made a reservation a week in advance, and had a lovely dinner here! We were seated promptly and lucked out with a great window table in a private corner. Everything we ordered was delicious, from small plates to sushi to dessert. I ordered: -Takoyaki (5/5) Delicious! I wanted to order more. -10 Pc Chef's Choice Sashimi (5/5) Very fresh thick slices of fish. -Nagoya Chicken Wings (4.5/5) Tasty, but didn't wow me like the Takoyaki did. -Yuzu Donuts, Black Sesame, Condensed Milk (5/5) *Get this dessert!! If you love sweets/donuts, these were so warm, fluffy and satisfying, and dipping them in condensed milk really put them over the top. read more

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On a busy weekend afternoon, we were thrilled to be able to make a reservation for two at a high top table here and equally excited to find a sushi place to eat that closes later! When we arrived for our reservation, our table wasn't quite ready yet so we headed over to the bar for a drink while we waited for our table. Shortly after, they had finished cleaning our table and our order was taken fairly quickly. The ambiance was nice and it was a nice atmosphere for a late dinner date. Overall, the appetizers that we ordered were better than the actual sushi rolls and nigiri we had. The sushi rice was slightly mushy and in the rolls were really large and fell apart easily. The sushi rolls and nigiri weren't worth the price point that we paid for them and I would recommend the appetizers we had over the sushi rolls and nigiri. After our food was served, it also became hard to flag down our waitress. We ended up having to ask someone else for our check so we could finally pay and leave after waiting for quite a while. read more

Nice ambience. Great quality of food. Service ok for the price. Need reservation. Convenient location

Excellent Japanese plates at a price. Sashimi was good, Maki was extra good. We also had three small plates to share that were solid. I would eat here again. read more

Definitely much better than a normal hotel restaurant, worth a visit even if you're not staying there. We stopped in for a late light lunch and had a good meal with good service. Weird perhaps to complement the miso soup, which is a really standard thing, but theirs was noticeably better than average. I don't normally like miso soup, it often seems to be some unpleasant combination of bland, salty, or even a little bitter. Theirs here was none of those things, just a little richer, a little less salty, and a little more umami than normal. The yaki udon was a saucy delight as well. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was shockingly tender and moist. Would definitely get again! read more

Servers are friendly and were able to accommodate our older guests by moving our high reserved table to tables that were lower where chairs were easier to sit on. I was also asking a lot out of them but they remained patient. Our waitress was very attentive and noticed half of our party didn't have chopsticks and got us some without us having to ask. The restaurant seems sanitary. Bathrooms actually smell good and are cleaner than most. Also, there aren't automatic toilets (YES!). It wasn't very busy around the 1:30-2:30 time but there were some families. Food took a while to come out. Sashimi was very fresh but very thick and I can say the same for the sushi, which wasn't hard to bite or chew. It was soft. Salad was delicious and had a unique sesame flavor. Overall, kyo bar satisfied us across the board with food, service, and ambiance. Chairs are cozy and comfortable. It's a nice restaurant to stop by if u don't mind the wait for the food. read more

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We stopped in for dinner - I had the miso which was perfect on a cold evening. After asking our server their favorite roll, I went with the recommended Snake. It was quite tasty! The space was cozy and the service was attentive. read more

KYO - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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We wanted some good sushi while we were wandering around Montreal. This place definitely exceeded every expectation. The reviews looked good, but we've been thinking about this meal every. day. since we've had it. The beef was tender and the sushi had incredible flavor. The cocktails were really good the miso soup was delicious (especially with all of the November Montréal weather). The service was quick and attentive and it was a perfect spot for lunch or dinner if you want something other than French food! Overall really fair priced as well. Total was about $80 USD. read more

KYO - Beef bento box, fried fish roll (forgot the name) - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I stopped by Kyo Bar for dinner after hearing good things about it a while ago. The place had a very chill and bar vibe. In terms of food specifically, I tried their Chef's Choice 10 Piece Sashimi, the Haru Roll, and Chef's Choice 12 Piece Maki. All the food was somewhat disappointing given the price and rating. For the sashimi, I had Tuna (Bland), Salmon (Fishy), Hamachi (Decent), Red tuna (Chewy), and Sea bass (Ok). The roll was a bit too sour which overwhelmed the other components. For the maki, I had California (Decent), Samurai (Good), and Spicy tuna (Good tuna). Overall, it's a decent place to hangout but the food didn't live up to the expectation so I'd give them 7/10 read more

Ordered pick up for New Years eve via uber eats, which i scheduled yesterday. I received an email confirmation from the restaurant confirming the order was accepted yesterday as well. Today, at 515pm, the restaurant cancelled the order on ubereats and changed their setting to closed on it. Kind of a crampy thing to do when someone's NY plans are set and now they have no dinner. read more

I decided to try this place since I was staying at the hotel right above and I'll just briefly list the commentary I have. Placed a takeout order of yaki udon and spicy salmon rolls for 9pm at around 6pm-ish. I show up at 9:05pm and it's not yet ready because apparently it's a busy night. Waitress asked me to come back in 15 min since it was so busy which was not a huge problem (would have been inconvenient if I wasn't staying at the hotel...). Another Yelper mentioned it was busy when she came in on a Thursday night at 9pm so perhaps that's just a busy time. Asince the bag was stapled shut, I didn't know napkins and utensils were not included and had to come down to grab those so again, another minor inconvenience. The kind hostess/waitress at Brasserie was nice enough to give me a set of metal utensils (thank you!) Food-wise: decent for a late night snack. Might be biased because I'm from Seattle and the late night izakaya there is pretty spectacular. The meal wasn't terrible but wasn't great either -- nothing I would recommend to anyone. Sushi lacking some salt (so good for those on a low sodium diet). Also, interesting presentation for the sushi... I will say that the wait staff there were very nice and friendly. I had to take initiative and grab my take out order off the bar counter myself but they thanked me for coming in. Anyways, I have attached a photo of my order. It was 44$ CAD after tax and tip so make of that what you will. read more

KYO - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Super fresh sushi, would definitely eat here again if I can. Everything is good yumyyyy read more

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Great food . Service was ok . We felt rush with a party of 9. Overall , really good sushi and drinks menu . read more

KYO - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The food was absolutely fantastic! I especially loved the wagyu gyoza and honey sriracha chicken bites. Although we had high hopes for the cocktails and they left something to be desired, the drink menu has a lot of potential with some recipes that truly do sound amazing. read more

It seems like a popular place as it was packed and we had to make a reservation. Even with the reservation, we had to wait about 10 minutes after the scheduled time for them to have the table ready. The food options were all very good and our waiter seemed really excited to answer all of our questions. We were from out of town and had some questions about recommendations in the area and he essentially said say no more and had a wealth of information for what we wanted to know. It is a good place to check out I think the only part of my experience I wasn't keen on was that I didn't feel filled from their food and kept feeling the urge to order more items. The food is delicious, but the cost will add up. It's great to meet with some friends to hangout and split the cost as it has a very nice casual relaxed atmosphere read more

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I have a gluten and dairy allergy and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating! Beyond that they were also very friendly and welcoming. The food was EXQUISITE. I can honestly say that, that was the best sushi I've ever eaten in my life. I am sad that I live so far away because if I lived closer I'm sure I would be unable to stop myself from becoming a regular customer. read more

Sushi, yes please! Make a reservation this place is packed. Staff is extremely attentive. Some of the freshest and most delicious sushi I had. The pork belly seasoned very well and cooked perfectly. Everything was amazing, great wine and cocktails selection. A must in Montreal, located very close to the Notre-Dame Basilica, so again Uber is highly recommended. read more

KYO - The food - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I was blown away by KYO! I am extremely picky with my sushi, and I cannot believe this restaurant has any reviews below 5 stars. Everything about my meal was absolutely incredible, and I will definitely remember this experience! I was lucky to get a seat at the sushi bar despite arriving without a reservation on a Friday night. The atmosphere was very trendy and while I definitely felt underdressed in my jeans, no one batted an eye. Service was akin to that of a high-end restaurant. My server recommended a sake that paired very well with my meal. The quality of the fish was extremely high. The o toro was among the best I've had, melting in my mouth and leaving me wanting to eat nothing else for the rest of my life. The king salmon was also incredibly smooth and buttery, my favorite! The paradis roll was delicious. I also enjoyed the petoncle (scallop) wasabi roll, but I will note that there wasn't a lot of scallop to be found. I know this is going to sound crazy, but I was nearly moved to tears when I was presented with my last dish of king salmon sashimi. It was that beautiful! I had the honor of watching the main sushi chef create his art throughout the evening, and such incredible care was taken with the presentation of each dish that I felt humbled to witness the masterpieces he created. Overall, an experience to be remembered! read more

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We were craving sushi and we asked the gentleman upon check in where he recommended. WOW what a great sushi restaurant! The SNAKE ROLL was amazing. I ordered the spicy scallop roll so fresh! read more

Restaurant is very close to notre dame cathedral and walking distance from several hotels which is really nice. Food was fresh and tasty! We had the oysters to start, chef choice sashimi platter, pork kakumi (pork belly essentially) and chocolate bread pudding with matcha sauce for dessert. Enjoyed all of the above and would highly recommend - the sashimi platter especially! We even ordered another serving of 10 sashimi because it was that good. The only thing that could be improved is the speed but recognize that it's a Saturday night packed house though. Celiac friendly menu available which is great. Overall: Would definitely come again! read more

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Food was one of the best Japanese cuisine I've eaten - of course a little pricey. The ambience was great. A party of four we spent about $240 Canadian dollars. Service was excellent. No problems there! The location was so close to Chinatown where we stayed and the Basilica of Notre Dame. I'll go there again if ever I go back to Montreal. read more

Kyo is a beautiful restaurant, so it's a shame that the quality of the food does not measure up. What we ordered: -Agedashi Tofu: normally my favorite appetizer when ordering at an izakaya, but this was disappointing. Served with a sweet sauce reminiscent of ketchup. Probably the worst agedashi tofu I've ever been served. -Takoyaki: not bad but expensive for what you get. $13 for 4 pieces. Worth mentioning that the presentation was cute though. -Gyoza: we got the chicken gyoza. Not much different from the gyoza you can get at Costco (which I enjoy) -Tataki sake: not much flavor, weird lukewarm temperature -Chef's choice 15 pc maki rolls: if your idea of "good" sushi is a California Roll, this combo is for you! At least half of the pieces were glorified California Rolls. One was a California roll with some roe sparingly sprinkled on top. One was basically a California roll but instead of rice, quinoa (or even tempura flakes?) were used. Not good at all. We waited a while for this item, likely because it was forgotten. I wish they had just completely forgotten to give it to us so we wouldn't have the misfortune of eating it. Not to mention it was $39 for cheaply made rolls. read more

KYO - Tataki Sake - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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