Came with my son specifically to try the omakase, and we were so impressed by the quality of the…read morefresh fish! True to traditional Japanese way of serving sushi, the fish is served at room temperature and not chilled from the fridge. You'd think that would make it fishy but on the contrary, it was flavorful! We were at the bar counter, and one of the chefs greeted all the guests individually and made us feel very welcomed. I should disclose that it's about quality, not so much quantity so you'll want to order extra items to fill your belly. We added soft shell crab appetizer and miso cod, both delicious!

An amazing tasting menu at bar, especially paired with saki. Great service and ambience.read more

We were in Montreal for the jazz festival and were looking for some quality sushi and Ryu food not…read moredisappoint. We did the Omakase. The presentation SAS a little different from other ones we've done - they did it as several courses - sashimi, nigiri, and rolls, followed by dessert. The fish was fresh and well presented - we enjoyed every bite. Or server was friendly and knowledgeable - at one point, we asked him about sushi chefs, and why e seldom see female ones... He checked in with the chef and came back with a good answer... He definitely added to our night. We highly recommend!

My wife and I were looking for something close to our hotel for dinner. We focused on Japanese,…read moreand decided to try Ryu based on positive reviews. We may reservations via OpenTable. We showed up on time for our reservation. The restaurant is dark, and sleek looking, so it could be a place for dinner or for drinks at the bar. We browsed the menu, and decided to go light and ended up trying the the following: - Edamame (with Furakake): Good. Soy beans can only be so different between restaurants. I will note that some of the soy beans we got were the biggest I've even seen. Furakake added needed flavour. - Avocado Truffle Tacos: OK. Quite tiny, but well made and tasted good. I didn't get any hint of truffle though. - Wagyu Dumplings: Good. But similar to any good quality non-wagyu dumpling I've had before. Overpriced. - Paradise Maki: Good. I like the texture of the tempura. - White Dragon Maki: Very good. I think the ponzu sauce elevates this dish another level. Service was pretty standard. Did all the tight things, and timely, but not particularly friendly. Overall, it was an OK visit. Food overall was generally good quality, but very expensive for the quality and quantity you get. But I also recognize that sometimes you pay for ambiance, and you certainly do here.

Noren is a cute little hole in the wall that specializes in a couple of Japanese street food…read morespecialities. I dropped by on a Thursday afternoon after checking beforehand what their weekly special was (reimen!). They also make takoyaki and okonomiyaki along with some desserts and drinks. It's cool that they have a little old school gaming system in the corner. - Reimen ($10.00) - cold ramen with ham, cucumber, eggs, shiitake mushrooms and tomato. Their ramen was refreshingly light and summery. Shiitake mushrooms were beautifully marinated and sprinkle of sesame seeds/oil was a nice touch. I'm always willing to try new spots, especially places that specialize in only one or two things. 3.5 stars.

Incredible Japanese lunch spot. New menu every week never fails to impress. The food is so tasty…read moreand the proprietors so kind!!! It's a small spot, so come a bit earlier than you'd expect to eat. You'll be served very quickly however. Their rice balls are also amazing! Highly recommend.

My wife and I decided to try this establishment and set a reservation. The place was packed walking…read morein and one of the hostesses (short blonde-haired girl) almost plowed my wife over trying to go by with no regard. Just focused on where she was headed, I assume but still. Ironically on our way out the same hostess was coming back through and again almost knocked my wife over and bumped me as I pulled my wife out of the way. Again, no regard. I honestly think she didn't even notice, just so focused. So, my suggestion would be to be aware of your surroundings so you're not trampling the patrons. The pictures of the space are misleading. I thought the space would be bigger. It made it feel like you were on top of others. Nice quaint dark charge just compact. I had reserved the sushi bar. Now we had expected to be able to see what the chefs were doing but due to the height of the wood bar that was impossible. Also, we had expected a more personalized experience as where the chefs interact as had previously at other Japanese restaurants in Jamaica, the U.S. and while living in Japan. Here they just make up the orders. I would suggest a table to anyone since they do not interact, you're just getting a lot of noise. Also, you are in a high traffic spot for the employees coming and going from the back. All this aside the real surprise was the menu. It is unique as previewed online via their website prior to make a reservation. But found to be misleading/poorly formatted. The section for Sushi Rolls be it 6 or 8 pieces, at the top of each respective page states in red with parenthesis (6 pieces) and the other page (8 pieces). Below are the various rolls laid out with next to each one in red with parenthesis either a (6) or (8) depending on which page you are on. Now I assumed this was the price per roll as I found most menus in Montreal have a format of i.e. 00, 00.00, (0), (0$), 00$, and 00.00$. With a few in place of the $ sign using CAD. I did not think that if a page is already labeled at the top that anyone would format redundantly the amount given. And the actual price is 4 times that. Now I am not saying they aren't making a quality product. It was all very delicious. Presentation was impeccable but honestly to us it wasn't over the top or within reason of the price. I would have to say this is the most expensive sushi I have had. I believe mine was 37 CAD ($27 US). In the U.S. typically I'd say rolls range from $6-$20 USD. The cost didn't really matter, just wasn't expecting it. And again, the rolls are unique, normally not found elsewhere and were delicious. I just think the website should reflect the price of and not the amount when itis already stated, it is just misleading. Also note if your look at the drink's menu online, there are no parenthesis but to the right of each beverage item in red is a number indicating the price. So, you really shouldn't have it on one menu then be different on another. Drink wise I started with NIKKA MIYAGIKYO PEATED 2021 SINGLE MALT for 35$ (25 USD). I had never heard of it, but I like smokey drinks. A quick check showed this bottle goes for around $250USD. So, I'd say the price equates properly. But I also based this on a shot (being 1.5oz or 44.4ml). When it came out in the standard 6oz whiskey glass it was barely visible. I'd guess based on having these glasses maybe 1/2 an ounce. So, someone either really mis poured or...... I hadn't even tasted yet when another server (we had 2 it seems) came by and asked if I would like another drink and went to take the glass. I said I hadn't even tried it yet. He apologized and said he thought the glass was empty, so that is saying something. On the note of drinks, under sake you can find 300ml DASSAI 45 JUNMAI DAI GINJO for 85$ ($62 USD), this generally sells for about $35 USD. Literally around the corner @ Gyu-Kaku (Japanese hibachi) they sell it on their menu for (300ml) 55$ ($40 USD). Hidden Fish is a 42% markup over retail. Now dessert, amazing. Not found online. I ordered this cheesecake mouse with coconut cream top and an anglaise base. My wife, who is not big on desserts, took a taste then pretty much ate the whole thing. If for nothing else, we would go back to just have this dessert again. And I am kind of curious about the other options.

This place is the real deal for high end sushi. Don't expect to get away cheap here, but you will…read morebe amazed at the quality and experience. From wagyu to aged sushi, trust your server. They will guide you on an experience. The ambiance is great casual fine dining laid back. We had a party of 7 and it was approximately $150 CAD per person. Amazing food. The pictures show why. The sushi chef is awesome.

My go to sushi place in the CDN neighbourhood! They have a great variety of fresh seafood. Love the…read morescallops rolls and nigiris here. You can also get a chirashi don here with a good selection of fish. I usually go for the individual orders of rolls and sashimi/nigiris. Pretty good pricing for what you're getting.

A bit of a hidden place right off of cote des neiges road, very close to the metro. Its on the…read moresecond floor, and theres some balcony seating. The interior is pretty nice. I heard some good things about this place, how it's one of the more authentic japanese restos in montreal. I went with 2 other people and it was a bit hectic, i felt bad for the waitress as she was rushing between tables so service was a bit lacking. We had to wait for quite some time. We ordered a few items. The food looked good but was quite pricey. The sunomono wasnt really what we were expecting, it was some sort of noodley cold dish and not a salad. The sashimi was good and fresh and the sushi was well prepared. But it wasn't really extraordinary and it was relatively expensive. Because of the price to quality ratio and the lack of service, i dont think I'd come back anytime soon.

The service is phenomenal, and the sushi is fresh. I will definitely make this a destination when…read moreI'm in Montreal.

Whenever I get to Montreal I find unique dining and this was the one for this trip. I absolutely…read moreloved this place. Service was fantastic. Many servers and waiters attend your needs. It's a modern ordering system where you order from an iPad and it was very helpful and comprehensive. You can order food and drinks and easily select your dietary restrictions (I have to eat gluten free). You can keep ordering in waves if you like which is what I did. I wish I took more pictures. I started with a soup and salad, the some sushi and then fried rice and some specialties like the beef carpaccio. When I ordered someone they could not make gluten free (imitation crab is not gluten free) they canceled it and came and told me). The have an all you can eat price you can take advantage of or order ala cart. The all you can eat is what I did and it was a great value (CA38.99) Will return again. The drinks were wonderful and the food was top notch. Among the best I have ever had. The sushi the freshest! The dining room was packed on Saturday. I snuck in late but reservations are suggested on the weekend.

Such an amazing evening! First night in Montreal from Seattle, and my girls wanted Sushi. We were…read morelucky enough to find Kyo! Our reservation was for 19:45, but we were starving by 18:45, so we stopped by to see if there was availability. They were able to accommodate us right away. The hostess was very polite, and our server was very helpful. We had the Miso soup, edamame, and Yaki Udon to start; 5/5 for our starters! For our mains, we shared the Snake and Unagi rolls; both were 5/5. We wish we had ordered the Rainbow roll instead of the Snake, but my daughters love spicy. If we had bigger tummies, we would have ordered both. Cocktails and mocktails were on point! The mochie for something sweet at the end was delicious! Thanks for such a lovely evening out in your beautiful city!

The service, food, and quality of this place is amazing! The restaurant is nicely decorated…read more We ate spring rolls (the salmon spring roll was the best), croquettes (they were amazing!! I recommend ordering them), mushroom skewers, and many others. They also were kind enough to make a custom sushi roll for us! Haitam- our waiter- was also super nice, helpful, and very attentive!

Really good food! The sushi was amazing, so fresh. The edamame was well done and not too spicy. We…read morealso had fruity sake, peach, prune and lemon. To die for! Service was super quick. Our waitress was super nice with us and so patient. The vibe in the restaurant is so calming and fitting. Makes you feel welcomed. Would definitely recommend!

Delicious izakaya on St-Denis not far from the Mount Royal metro station. Had a yummy spicy ramen…read moreand aburi salmon sushi! My friend tried a variety of other dishes like katsu pork, raw scallop, cod... The waitress was very nice and recommended great dishes!