The restaurant is beautiful. It has an intimacy that is appealing…read more The location is only open between 5-9. We showed up at 5:30 without a reservation and I wasn't sure we'd be able to snag a table. And honestly, if we had gotten there 15 minutes later, we probably would have had a long wait. So far, so good. We were seated at a table near the sushi bar and there was a vibration coming through the floor that was loud and a bit unpleasant. The prices were a little high which was a little off putting. But, we saw a couple of options - like a sushi boat - on their website ... but it turns out that is only for takeout, which is just weird. Service was slow and the wait staff disappeared at times. Normally, these things would have me deducting stars. But can I just say that the food was so darn good that I can overlook all of it. It was absolutely outstanding. Vegan sushi rich with umami. Rich with flavor. We didn't miss the fish.

Amazing atmosphere, in a minimalist yet rich decor…read more Though I first was disappointed to not see flowers in my plate (had been sold to me by a friend prior to the pandemic under the flower concept), I fell in love with everything I ate. Not too noisy, so perfect for a friendly get together too. I want one in 450 north!

Still dreaming of the sushi we had here on a snowy night last winter! Small space so make a…read morereservation

Genuinely the worst sushi I've ever had but it was a vibe and me and bae had a great time regardlessread more

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!

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.

I ended up out of my element at a high end Japanese Sushi restaurant and had one of the best…read moreexperiences ever. My waitress Jade guided me through and I had an excellent meal. I started with some sake, some nigiri and then a specialty roll. All excellent. I then had the A5 Waygu for the first time which was delicious with a meticulous preparation. All the food was top notch. The decor was high class urban, reminiscent of a fine New York establishment. The easily accommodated by gluten free needs.

Very friendly place with a pleasant atmosphere. Food was fresh and yummy. Good choices on the…read moremenu to give you variety.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner here recently. The broth from the sukiyaki was a standout. Enjoyed…read morethe udon too. The salad and tempura need work. The green tea ice cream was yummy, but the serving size was one tablespoon! The ambiance is a bit tired, and could use a deep clean and refresh. The restaurant is 51 years old, and it shows. There were a number of staff rushing around, looking harried. Seems like a vacation is in order.

Soaring high above the city of Montreal and into the clouds at SORA 45. I stopped by this (actually…read morehidden) speakeasy since I was staying at the nearby Hotel Bonaventure, and it was definitely worth a visit! Located on the 45th floor, you can get beautiful panoramic views of the city, including of the St. Lawrence river. Highly recommend stopping by to watch the sunset transition into nighttime. Now onto their menu- I was expecting a bit more food options, but they really only have light bites/appetizers, so I'd eat elsewhere beforehand. I ordered the Wagyu brioche, which was incredible, but I wasn't as impressed with the crispy hosomaki, which was overly salty and didn't have that much dimension of flavor. The drinks were incredible and innovative though, incorporating authentic Japanese flavors and three eras of Japan's history. The bartenders and staff were very friendly and accommodating, managing to snag me a much coveted bar spot without a prior reservation.

While visiting family in Montreal, my wife and I stopped here for espresso martinis since we heard…read moreabout their happy hour deals. Definitely some of the best prices and the drinks were actually really good even at that price. We went on a Sunday afternoon and weren't expecting much since I heard it's usually quiet but there was a decent crowd. The staff did a good job getting us seats within 10-15 minutes. Definitely looking forward to coming back next time we're in town.

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 knew to expect a small lineup and waited just 20 minutes for a table for 5. It gave us time to…read morelook at the menu and plan our attack. Once seated, things happen very quickly...it is go, go, go (in the best possible way.) We ordered appetizers first, the tempura green beans with a delicious truffle mayo, gyoza and the tofu salad (they make it fresh every Sunday). Green beans were everyone's fave, but I have to mention the (pickled?) vegetables on the salad. So flavourful! Also tried the egg drop soup which is so tasty. Mains were the salmon tuna bowl, the beef short ribs, the shrimp burger, and 48 hour pork with curry sauce. Everything was wonderful! Finished with their soft serve ice cream, I had the cherry blossom but one of us had the sake, which is a shot of sake poured on top. Amazing! You can even have wasabi or ginger... I'll try that next time (and there will be a next time soon!)

We grabbed an outdoor table for lunch just in time to hear the music at the Jazz Festival. Couldn't…read morehave been more perfect. Everything was delicious and left us wishing they would open one at home. Food presentation was lovely and all our choices were delicious. I've been hesitant about trying Konica salmon (all the food is vegan) and was delightfully suprised. The fried oyster mushrooms were perfection. We also had a beet/apple/avocado roll that was. I excellent. Dessert was their brownie which was rich, decadent and a great way to end the meal. We sat sipping our Ameretto Sours and listening to the jazz music. Our waitress was very friendly and we never felt rushed. When we come back to Montreal this is on our shortlist for returning.

Great spot for sushi...if you are looking to keep to your plant-based lifestyle or looking to try…read moresomething very interesting, creative and really tasty!! We should have known ahead of time that Bloom Sushi is 100% plant-based but we missed the memo. No worries, our waitress, Amy, was pleasant, knowledgeable and willing to share information! We had a blast and a great dinner in their beautiful setting. The owner stopped by our table to chat and she was lovely and shared her story and passion. I will be back!