A fabulous experience in the heart of montreal. With 2…read moreservices welcoming 12 guests max, you are in for an incredible private experience. The staff is kind, attentive, and spends time explaining every dish served. Guests seat around the kitchen for a true omakaze experience, with the best skilled chefs. Everything is imported directly from Japan and prepared in front of you. We went to celebrate a birthday and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience in Montreal.

Wow! What an experience. We didn't quite know what to expect. This was an amazing mix of tradition,…read moreskill and performance art. This is the 5-star culinary equivalent to Cirque du Soliel, in that six people collaborated in small teams to prepare and present each delicious course with flair. Before each round, we were presented with the fish that was the base of the dish to follow. I liked this a lot because often I need to google less common fish to learn what they look like. I appreciated the tea ceremony at the end. It was a lovely finale to a very memorable experience. We will definitely return.

The quality is definitely there! Cuts are rarely chewy and the marinades are flavourful. The…read moreappetizers are of much lower quality though. The spring rolls taste like the frozen veggie ones from Asian supermarkets. The salad and rice were also nothing special. However, the for value it's not bad. We got the premium set for 2, which was $120 (tax & tip included). For anyone that's not a big eater, it's a good alternative to gyubee. Service was very attentive although the kitchen was quite slow. Our appetizers came 1 hour after our meats arrived, which was a bit strange. Ambiance is a bit cold since the tables are so close to the doors, so we constantly felt a gust of cold air during our visit.

Where to begin. This establishment is all around AMAZING!!! All the staff are friendly, outgoing,…read moreattentive, and really know their craft. I thought I had pre-booked a reservation, and we were running late. Parking in this area can be a trick. I dropped my wife off and continued to locate parking. She contacted me and said there was no reservation. I panicked as I parked my truck and sifted through my emails for a confirmation. I hustled the 0.4 miles back to her. When I went in the hostess said it wouldn't be a problem and brought us to a table. My wife later told me she was offered tea while she waited. The waiter was on spot. He knew their menu and provided us with his insights. All the food was Devine. Beautifully laid out and brought out each course in the perfect time. My wife loved the hibachi, she doesn't eat much in general and I do most of the cooking at home. She couldn't get enough of putting items in the hibachi and moving them around. Guess I need a hibachi at home lol. Also my wife is 86 pounds, so she gets cold easy. The hibachi was the perfect personal heater too!! We had a great time together. The ambiance had that perfect Japanese appeal, while still modern. I used to live in Japan so I can be skeptical when it comes to Japanese flair & food. This establishment did not disappoint. So if you are in Montreal, I highly recommend giving this place a go. Side note, pricing is very reasonable considering what is included in packages. And the Saki I had was delicious and looking it up for the going rate they make around $5 per bottle based on what they sell it for and market retail price (place around the corner up charges 110%). So you are more than getting what you pay for in my opinion. And sometimes you just cannot put a price on excellent service! We will definitely be returning when we venture. To Montreal again.

Honestly this place is very overrated. I was so excited to see what all the hype was about and it…read morewas very disappointing. The ramen was okay. I ordered the veggie and my partner had the pork. Come early if you're going to try this spot! Seating is limited and some people waited over an hour.

Waitlist is an iPad that you fill in yourself and it texts you when it's your turn. Waitlist said…read moreit was 40-60min, but we got a text 20min later that the table was ready. Lots of cool shops nearby to checkout while you wait. Bar stool style eating. Menu is simple and very customizable. Pork broth was 12/10, next time I'm selecting extra broth. Pork shoulder was 10/10 soft/tender. Seaweed was as expected (good). Egg wasn't salty/marinated enough for me. Lotus was 10/10, very crisp. Thin Noodles were good, a little chewy. Overall 100% worth the wait and effort!

I had pan fried dumplings with pork and cabbages inside the dumplings and it had a bit of soup…read moreinside. That's why everyone in the restaurant suggested you put the whole dumpling in your mouth. The service was great that they pay attention to when customers needed to order some food from the a la carte. The ambiance is pretty cool with a bit of jazz music making their customers feel relax to enjoy their food.

Spontaneous stop while we were waiting for another appointment. Excellent service by the entire…read morestaff BUT the real story is the creativity of the sushi rolls. Wonderful combinations of unique flavors. We had only the Lunes de Miel, Rock and Roll #1 and the Feu d'artifice but each was fresh with good mouth feel and flavors. We started with the Miso Soup and Boeuf Tataki which we highly recommend. We had the green tea cheesecake with mango ice cream to finish the meal. Good selection of wine and Saki if you are so inclined.

We originally planned to eat at Yokato Yokabai, but the wait was too long--so we ended up at their…read moresister spot, Ichigo, which also offers Yokato's menu. We started with the tuna salad here, and it was fresh and delicious. While Ichigo provided a nice experience, I'd still recommend ordering ramen directly from Yokato if you have the chance. I'll share more details in a separate review for Yokato, but it's definitely worth seeking out.

This was a great spot. The ramen was delicious, and the customization options made it easy to…read moretailor to our tastes. I enjoyed the takoyaki as an appetizer. The Shinso Sour was a yummy cocktail. The service was great. Overall, a solid place I'd happily return to.

Had to line up for a bit, but once seated, the food came out fast and tasted great. Cozy and lively…read moreatmosphere.

My dad and I have eaten at this restaurant maybe 3 times now. It's a must for us anytime we're in…read moretown. This little spot opens around 5 and I recommend coming early, or expect a wait. You can also order to go here I believe. They really operate efficiently, expect fast service! Tables are tightly situated and there's a cozy bar situation where I sat this time, able to watch the chefs cook right in front of me. The daily specials are posted on their Instagram page, as well as written on pieces of paper around the restaurant. My server quickly helped me to water and a glass of sake. I placed a to go order for one of the daily specials, the grilled sea bass with sushi rice and salad, with some kimchi. I also ordered the BBQ chicken with tortilla and salad, as well as vegetable gyoza. Everything was incredible. Truly. The gyoza came topped with green onions and was SO crispy and hot and was perfect with their soy sauce. I thought sea bass was wonderful with a unique almost smoky flavor that melted in my mouth paired with the slightly sweet sticky rice. The barbecue chicken was great as well and better the next day. One thing I don't really understand is why they served plain flour tortillas cut into quarters with their food. We didn't utilize this, nor the white butter/mayo sauce that came alongside it. I hope to eat here often, for years to come and am so happy to see this iconic Japanese restaurant still thriving years later.

We stumbled into this place while all others were closing and/or rejecting us. We were a large…read moreparty of eight (8), no problem. I really enjoyed the vibe, the attentive service and the mixed flavor of spices incorporated into the side dishes. Fantastic! What a great idea, grill your own food. Good job! Well done!

honestly didnt liked that the food felt like it was reheated and didnt taste very good. Id say the…read morepositive aspects of the place are the atmosphere and the service (which is decent, but nothing much to say about it)