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Jatoba never disappoints:) had a wonderful evening with my special one here, excellent experience from food to service. Highlights of the evening: King salmon nigiri -probably among the best top 3 I ever had, black cod -good and old good, king oyster mushroom- exceptional. Aloha Jatoba is memorable too. We"ll be back.
Outstanding cuisine and refined design. By far, the best meal we had in Montreal. Decorated in elevated Japanese style, the aesthetic of this restaurant is elegant and clearly defined. The staff was attentive to every need, from refilling an empty water glass to wiping off the table with a hot towel between courses. Normally an all black dress code would seem pretentious or calculated, but in this case it was professional and consistent. Be prepared to have your breath taken away with each bite. For three people, we ordered the papaya salad, the chicken dumplings, the beef egg rolls, the pork spare ribs, the tuna sushi, the eggplant, and the fried tofu. We all agreed each dish would have satisfied our appetite, but this collection was exceptional. The eggplant, in a sweet and sour sambal olec sauce, was our collective favorite. From garnish to sauce, each dish was made whole. You MUST MUST MUST eat here when you visit Montreal!
End of the work week this Asian fusion restaurant is my pick. We were seated in the indoor garden which was just fabulous. This trendy place is beautiful decorated and there the vibe was very inviting. We looked over the plethora of choices. The starters were Beef egg rolls with fois gras, star anise short ribs and Jasmine rice. The second round was Shrimp and Basil fried rice and spicy chicken. I enjoyed the experience especially when the service was excellent. We ordered the caramel cake for dessert which orgasmic. It was like eating a s'mores. The only disappointment I share were the egg rolls, it lacked flavour.I have expectations when 2 egg rolls are $17. If one is on a budget this is not the place to go. Very expensive!
Lives up to the reputation. The tasting menu is worth every penny, and the drinks are exceptionally well crafted. The service was on point, the ambiance was the perfect balance of trendy without being obnoxious about it. Our last visit we actually dropped in unexpectedly after a prior plan didn't work out, and go figure, we found a table on short notice. Call first, but you'd be surprised.
Wow. Every dish was phenomenal. We started with the spicy chicken dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and gyoza - all amazing. The duck fried rice was solid, a good way to add more quantity to the portions. Next, the king oyster mushrooms. These were 100% a must get. The bluefin tuna tartar was outstanding as well. I'd say these were the top two dishes. Loved the black bean beef; melted in your mouth and generous portions. The sweet and sour chicken was very very good too. Overall, highly recommend nearly everything on the menu.
If there was ever a restaurant that has MY name all over it it is this one. The bottles of Sake - Amazing ! The choices of Tartares ( all kinds ) - out of this world ! The choices of mains - many ! Vegetarian & Salads & Veges - Major ! Will come back ( again & again )
Second time we have gone here.. What a gem! From the on point decor to the premium service and absolutely perfectly developed menu. The experience is top notch from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. Plus there are many vegetarian-friendly dishes! Most recent visit was for my mother's 70th birthday- boy was she ever treated to a special experience. Cannot wait to go back! PS for vegetarians - you must try the eggplant dish! WOW
I went with a friend a few years ago. We both found it to be expensive for Asian food. We shared the black cod, the dumplings, the beef tataki and the fried rice. We had to order the fried rice because we were still hungry and we needed something to absorb all the alcohol we were drinking. My boyfriend and I went back for a friend's birthday dinner on Saturday. To be honest I wasn't too excited to go back but it ended up being a really good dinner! We had to do the group menu which was a good deal! My boyfriend and I thought we had to pick from the menu to get 5 dishes but we got all 12 dishes for $69 plus tax! The only downside was that we had to share all 12 plates family style instead of each having our own tasting menu. One guy sitting next to us barely ate because he was on the Paleo diet and then two other guys sitting next to us ordered off the group menu so I ended up sharing the plates with only two other people, which was good because otherwise I might have still been hungry at the end of the night. My boyfriend and I got the bloody Caesar (aka Bloody bull) and Aloha Jatoba cocktail. The Bloody bull was great but I wish it had been spicier. The Aloha contained Tanqueray, Soho, fresh ginger yuzu sweet and sour and lime juice. The waitress said this was their most popular cocktail so I wanted to try it. It was very pretty to look at. It as garnished with a citrus fruit and flowers. However I regretted ordering this because it was too sweet for me. If you like sweet fruity drinks and like Soho (litchi liquor) then you will like this. After the cocktails we stuck with red wine by the glass. Edamame was good! I liked the spices they put on it. It reminded me of the Slap Ya Mama seasoning popular in New Orleans. Next we had the Jatoba salad, salmon tartare served with shrimp chips and beef tataki. The salad reminded me of a Singapore slaw as the vegetables were cut up julienne. The salmon tartare had avocado, sesame seeds and jalapeno peppers on top but it wasn't spicy. It was good! I wish there had been more of it. The beef tataki was delicious. We basically had two pieces each. After that we had the vegetarian dumplings, the chicken, and the yaki-ika (grilled calamari). The dumplings were crispy and were triangular like samossas. It was good but nothing special. Inside the dumpling was an eggplant puree, mushrooms, edamame and corn. When I had the dumplings the first time it was the ox dumplings and they were steamed. The chicken was similar to a general tao. Again it was good but nothing special. Then we had the duck confit fried rice, the filet mignon and the Jatoba style black cod. The duck confit fried rice was good but its just fried rice. I think its good to order rice to fill up on. The filet mignon was tender. Out of the three, the black cod was my favorite. It came with Chinese broccoli. I wish here had been more cod on the plate. The desserts were awesome! One dessert was like s'mores with vanilla ice cream and the second was a chocolate mousse cake with passionfruit sorbet. If you want fine dining in downtown Montreal and like Asian food then this is the place for you! In all honesty, I probably won't come back unless I have to because I do find it expensive for what it is. I recommend going in a group so that you can do the group menu because that is more worth it. Also be sure to predrink and eat a heavier lunch before you come! Ordering off of the regular menu is super expensive! I am half Asian and if I want Asian food I rather just go to chinatown because it's good and it's cheap!
I came here four years ago so My review is a bit outdated and I would like to go back. Entrée: cold somen with sonomono sauce sesame and coriander. In between: Alaskan King crab dumplings with Asian pear salsa and micro basil. Main: jatoba black cod with sautéed vegetables. Desert: red velvet cake with chocolate ganache and green tea ice cream and a delicious cappuccino. Loved this restaurant. Delicious but on the pricey side! Perfect for a date or special occasion
This is a 4.5 star review. Jatoba has been on my radar for quite a while now. We finally made it! What a treat for the taste buds and the eyes!! The food was really inspiring. It started with Brussel sprout chips that are simply out of this world! I would seriously entertain the thought of coming here just for these chips - the right mix of spices makes them so appetizing and addictive. Next, we had the gyoza, which was pretty good- they didn't stand out that much. We had the salmon rice, which is akin to a poke bowl. This dish was really good and flavourful. The Jatoba salad was an interesting one; so many different tastes mixed into this bowl. The beef tatami was really amazing! Again, the spices made it come alive. The caramel dessert was delicious. My only complaint was that it was very pricey. I believe about $18 - that is a lot for dessert. Service was very friendly and servers were very knowledgeable. The atmosphere is sophisticated and very trendy. Be ready to people watch in this beautiful setting. It is teeming with a good looking, well heeled crowd. It is quite a scene. Chef Vigneault has a powerhouse restaurant on his hands here that will delight all your senses.
I love restaurants that take you away to a different food realm of fusion, Jatoba is exactly that with a twist on traditional Japanese dishes. Get seated in the indoor garden if you can- to really acquire the true dining experience. Unfortunately, it's fairly difficult to reserve a spot in the garden but our book club members were still content to be dining inside. I love the decor, elegant and sleek. There was so much to choose from on the menu. We decided to go with the tasting menu as suggested by some of the other yelp reviews. For the tasting menu -the items are selected by the chef so you have no idea what you're getting. It came out to around 56$ per person without tax and we sampled 6-7 items which was phenomenal considering the prices are steep for dishes alone. The menu included seasoned baked Brussel sprout leaves, smoked eel papaya mango salad, shrimp dim sum, wild salmon sashimi, a mushroom dish (I can't remember what it was called), sushi spread, sea bass, duck confit with fried rice (the only low point as not standing out as a creative dish). Since I didn't have a copy of the menu I don't have the exact names of the dishes-sorry :/ The price of your meal will spike up if you buy cocktails or alcoholic beverages as they average around 16$ each. So I don't think I have to mention with 2 cocktails and the tasting menu -you're looking at an easy 100$+, but so worth it!
Nice restaurant for business meal or special occasions. I went there with colleagues during lunch time in a weekday. Without reservation, we needed to sit at the bar. The dishes are somehow over priced, because the quantity were not much.
When you are downtown and looking for a more upscale experience then you should definitely consider Jatoba. This modern looking restaurant boasts an Asian fusion menu. They have a gorgeous garden terrasse, however because it was booked we were unable to get a seat out there. While it is on the pricier side it is definitely worth the occasional splurge when you're in the mood for a treat. We ordered a tasting menu which gave us a chance to try a bit of everything. Some of the dishes included confit de canard fried rice, salmon sashimi and dumplings. While most of the dishes were really well done and tasted excellent I must admit that the fried rice was slightly uninspiring. That being said they absolutely nailed all the fish dishes. I found that they were all cooked to perfection. The tasting menu was about $65 and we sampled 6 different dishes in total so I felt that it was worth it. Our server always made sure that we were well taken care of. She checked on us often and we never seemed to wait long to receive our dishes. She was also a really friendly person in general. Jatoba definitely merits a visit if you are in the downtown area and looking for a fine dining experience. While it may be a little pricy for some I felt that it was fine to pay those kinds of prices once in a while for a meal like that. I would definitely return here.
1 month ago
Because we didn't have a reservation, we were seated at the bar. I wished to be seated in the lantern room, which feels like a garden. We ordered some vegetable dishes: Crispy tofu, the tofu are tossed in sambar oelek and served on top of avocado cream, endives. The endives was nice paired with the crispy tofu. Mango and papaya salad, the plating of the salad was impressive, like a tower. I love how the vegetables are finely shaved. The crispy wonton adds more texture to the dish. Crispy mushroom, fried mushroom are delicious! It comes with a soy sauce. Sweet and spicy Chinese eggplants, well seasoned eggplants are tasty! The sweet and spicy sauce would be good to eat with rice. The food is pricey but delicious. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Jatoba never disappoints:) had a wonderful evening with my special one here, excellent experience from food to service. Highlights of the evening: King salmon nigiri -probably among the best top 3 I ever had, black cod -good and old good, king oyster mushroom- exceptional. Aloha Jatoba is memorable too. We"ll be back. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Outstanding cuisine and refined design. By far, the best meal we had in Montreal. Decorated in elevated Japanese style, the aesthetic of this restaurant is elegant and clearly defined. The staff was attentive to every need, from refilling an empty water glass to wiping off the table with a hot towel between courses. Normally an all black dress code would seem pretentious or calculated, but in this case it was professional and consistent. Be prepared to have your breath taken away with each bite. For three people, we ordered the papaya salad, the chicken dumplings, the beef egg rolls, the pork spare ribs, the tuna sushi, the eggplant, and the fried tofu. We all agreed each dish would have satisfied our appetite, but this collection was exceptional. The eggplant, in a sweet and sour sambal olec sauce, was our collective favorite. From garnish to sauce, each dish was made whole. You MUST MUST MUST eat here when you visit Montreal! read more
3 years ago
End of the work week this Asian fusion restaurant is my pick. We were seated in the indoor garden which was just fabulous. This trendy place is beautiful decorated and there the vibe was very inviting. We looked over the plethora of choices. The starters were Beef egg rolls with fois gras, star anise short ribs and Jasmine rice. The second round was Shrimp and Basil fried rice and spicy chicken. I enjoyed the experience especially when the service was excellent. We ordered the caramel cake for dessert which orgasmic. It was like eating a s'mores. The only disappointment I share were the egg rolls, it lacked flavour.I have expectations when 2 egg rolls are $17. If one is on a budget this is not the place to go. Very expensive! read more
Lives up to the reputation. The tasting menu is worth every penny, and the drinks are exceptionally well crafted. The service was on point, the ambiance was the perfect balance of trendy without being obnoxious about it. Our last visit we actually dropped in unexpectedly after a prior plan didn't work out, and go figure, we found a table on short notice. Call first, but you'd be surprised. read more
7 years ago
Wow. Every dish was phenomenal. We started with the spicy chicken dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and gyoza - all amazing. The duck fried rice was solid, a good way to add more quantity to the portions. Next, the king oyster mushrooms. These were 100% a must get. The bluefin tuna tartar was outstanding as well. I'd say these were the top two dishes. Loved the black bean beef; melted in your mouth and generous portions. The sweet and sour chicken was very very good too. Overall, highly recommend nearly everything on the menu. read more
7 years ago
If there was ever a restaurant that has MY name all over it it is this one. The bottles of Sake - Amazing ! The choices of Tartares ( all kinds ) - out of this world ! The choices of mains - many ! Vegetarian & Salads & Veges - Major ! Will come back ( again & again ) read more
Second time we have gone here.. What a gem! From the on point decor to the premium service and absolutely perfectly developed menu. The experience is top notch from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. Plus there are many vegetarian-friendly dishes! Most recent visit was for my mother's 70th birthday- boy was she ever treated to a special experience. Cannot wait to go back! PS for vegetarians - you must try the eggplant dish! WOW read more
8 years ago
I went with a friend a few years ago. We both found it to be expensive for Asian food. We shared the black cod, the dumplings, the beef tataki and the fried rice. We had to order the fried rice because we were still hungry and we needed something to absorb all the alcohol we were drinking. My boyfriend and I went back for a friend's birthday dinner on Saturday. To be honest I wasn't too excited to go back but it ended up being a really good dinner! We had to do the group menu which was a good deal! My boyfriend and I thought we had to pick from the menu to get 5 dishes but we got all 12 dishes for $69 plus tax! The only downside was that we had to share all 12 plates family style instead of each having our own tasting menu. One guy sitting next to us barely ate because he was on the Paleo diet and then two other guys sitting next to us ordered off the group menu so I ended up sharing the plates with only two other people, which was good because otherwise I might have still been hungry at the end of the night. My boyfriend and I got the bloody Caesar (aka Bloody bull) and Aloha Jatoba cocktail. The Bloody bull was great but I wish it had been spicier. The Aloha contained Tanqueray, Soho, fresh ginger yuzu sweet and sour and lime juice. The waitress said this was their most popular cocktail so I wanted to try it. It was very pretty to look at. It as garnished with a citrus fruit and flowers. However I regretted ordering this because it was too sweet for me. If you like sweet fruity drinks and like Soho (litchi liquor) then you will like this. After the cocktails we stuck with red wine by the glass. Edamame was good! I liked the spices they put on it. It reminded me of the Slap Ya Mama seasoning popular in New Orleans. Next we had the Jatoba salad, salmon tartare served with shrimp chips and beef tataki. The salad reminded me of a Singapore slaw as the vegetables were cut up julienne. The salmon tartare had avocado, sesame seeds and jalapeno peppers on top but it wasn't spicy. It was good! I wish there had been more of it. The beef tataki was delicious. We basically had two pieces each. After that we had the vegetarian dumplings, the chicken, and the yaki-ika (grilled calamari). The dumplings were crispy and were triangular like samossas. It was good but nothing special. Inside the dumpling was an eggplant puree, mushrooms, edamame and corn. When I had the dumplings the first time it was the ox dumplings and they were steamed. The chicken was similar to a general tao. Again it was good but nothing special. Then we had the duck confit fried rice, the filet mignon and the Jatoba style black cod. The duck confit fried rice was good but its just fried rice. I think its good to order rice to fill up on. The filet mignon was tender. Out of the three, the black cod was my favorite. It came with Chinese broccoli. I wish here had been more cod on the plate. The desserts were awesome! One dessert was like s'mores with vanilla ice cream and the second was a chocolate mousse cake with passionfruit sorbet. If you want fine dining in downtown Montreal and like Asian food then this is the place for you! In all honesty, I probably won't come back unless I have to because I do find it expensive for what it is. I recommend going in a group so that you can do the group menu because that is more worth it. Also be sure to predrink and eat a heavier lunch before you come! Ordering off of the regular menu is super expensive! I am half Asian and if I want Asian food I rather just go to chinatown because it's good and it's cheap! read more
7 years ago
I came here four years ago so My review is a bit outdated and I would like to go back. Entrée: cold somen with sonomono sauce sesame and coriander. In between: Alaskan King crab dumplings with Asian pear salsa and micro basil. Main: jatoba black cod with sautéed vegetables. Desert: red velvet cake with chocolate ganache and green tea ice cream and a delicious cappuccino. Loved this restaurant. Delicious but on the pricey side! Perfect for a date or special occasion read more
This is a 4.5 star review. Jatoba has been on my radar for quite a while now. We finally made it! What a treat for the taste buds and the eyes!! The food was really inspiring. It started with Brussel sprout chips that are simply out of this world! I would seriously entertain the thought of coming here just for these chips - the right mix of spices makes them so appetizing and addictive. Next, we had the gyoza, which was pretty good- they didn't stand out that much. We had the salmon rice, which is akin to a poke bowl. This dish was really good and flavourful. The Jatoba salad was an interesting one; so many different tastes mixed into this bowl. The beef tatami was really amazing! Again, the spices made it come alive. The caramel dessert was delicious. My only complaint was that it was very pricey. I believe about $18 - that is a lot for dessert. Service was very friendly and servers were very knowledgeable. The atmosphere is sophisticated and very trendy. Be ready to people watch in this beautiful setting. It is teeming with a good looking, well heeled crowd. It is quite a scene. Chef Vigneault has a powerhouse restaurant on his hands here that will delight all your senses. read more
I love restaurants that take you away to a different food realm of fusion, Jatoba is exactly that with a twist on traditional Japanese dishes. Get seated in the indoor garden if you can- to really acquire the true dining experience. Unfortunately, it's fairly difficult to reserve a spot in the garden but our book club members were still content to be dining inside. I love the decor, elegant and sleek. There was so much to choose from on the menu. We decided to go with the tasting menu as suggested by some of the other yelp reviews. For the tasting menu -the items are selected by the chef so you have no idea what you're getting. It came out to around 56$ per person without tax and we sampled 6-7 items which was phenomenal considering the prices are steep for dishes alone. The menu included seasoned baked Brussel sprout leaves, smoked eel papaya mango salad, shrimp dim sum, wild salmon sashimi, a mushroom dish (I can't remember what it was called), sushi spread, sea bass, duck confit with fried rice (the only low point as not standing out as a creative dish). Since I didn't have a copy of the menu I don't have the exact names of the dishes-sorry :/ The price of your meal will spike up if you buy cocktails or alcoholic beverages as they average around 16$ each. So I don't think I have to mention with 2 cocktails and the tasting menu -you're looking at an easy 100$+, but so worth it! read more
Nice restaurant for business meal or special occasions. I went there with colleagues during lunch time in a weekday. Without reservation, we needed to sit at the bar. The dishes are somehow over priced, because the quantity were not much. read more
When you are downtown and looking for a more upscale experience then you should definitely consider Jatoba. This modern looking restaurant boasts an Asian fusion menu. They have a gorgeous garden terrasse, however because it was booked we were unable to get a seat out there. While it is on the pricier side it is definitely worth the occasional splurge when you're in the mood for a treat. We ordered a tasting menu which gave us a chance to try a bit of everything. Some of the dishes included confit de canard fried rice, salmon sashimi and dumplings. While most of the dishes were really well done and tasted excellent I must admit that the fried rice was slightly uninspiring. That being said they absolutely nailed all the fish dishes. I found that they were all cooked to perfection. The tasting menu was about $65 and we sampled 6 different dishes in total so I felt that it was worth it. Our server always made sure that we were well taken care of. She checked on us often and we never seemed to wait long to receive our dishes. She was also a really friendly person in general. Jatoba definitely merits a visit if you are in the downtown area and looking for a fine dining experience. While it may be a little pricy for some I felt that it was fine to pay those kinds of prices once in a while for a meal like that. I would definitely return here. read more
I visited Jatoba during a work trip with some colleagues of mine and we were offered a tasting menu from the chef that did not disappoint. The restaurant dubs itself as 'Asian-influenced' and I would say that is accurate. The dining room is very nice with a full bar that boasts an extensive wine list. The plate presentations were wonderful and we were truly wowed by a huge cold platter of sushi that I believe was served as a third course behind some small bites of beef tataki and dumplings. Everything was not only aesthetically pleasing but a treat to eat! read more
8 years ago
This restaurant was definitely a little bit on the fancier side of things, but definitely worth trying. The way their menu was set up was kind of tapa style, so my friends and I got a couple of dishes (not all pictured). Their sashimi was definitely so fresh! Every piece I ate, I did not taste the fishiness at all and usually some restaurants don't clean their fish well enough, so there's still that fishiness taste to it, but Jatoba really did it well. Every piece melted in my mouth and it was well worth the price. I think our all time favorite dish was the fish. The sauce and seasoning of it was just so well done! We could not get enough off it. We also got duck fried rice, which was amazing! It may sound really simple, but it was so well done, definitely could go for more. The dessert was absolutely amazing. The Japanese cheesecake with jasmine milk tea ice cream was AMAZING. I would go back just for that, that's how good it is lol. Overall, every dish we ordered was amazing and we would definitely come back for it. Now, the only complaint I have is that our waiter forgot one of our orders AND misplaced someone else's order at our table. I'm giving Jatoba five stars for the food, but four stars for their service. Granted, our waiter was very patient with us, but when we repeated our order to him a few times, he still forgot one of our dishes. Usually that's not a big deal for me, but in this case we were visiting from out of the country and we really wanted to try what we ordered (but wasn't delivered). In any case, I'd still be willing to come back and hope that our next waiter/waitress doesn't forgot our orders! read more
I've been going to Jatoba pretty regularly for lunch over the summer. This restaurant has one of the nicest terraces in the downtown area. In fact the decor and atmosphere of the entire restaurant, both inside and out, is A+. Whether it is for a quick business lunch or to chill out on the terrace in the afternoon you can't go wrong here. Everything on the menu is pretty solid and the presentation is great. If I had to pick out one standout main dish it would certainly be the cod. It is excellently prepared and melts in your mouth. However, the real highlights on their menu are the desserts. Oh my god each one that I have seen or tasted is amazing. The portions are enormous so plan to share and they are rich and just out of this world. Take the chocolate bomb for example, someone has posted a video of this. Yes, this menu item is so amazing and interactive it requires a video. Upon arrival at your table the server will pour hot chocolate melting a chocolate sphere containing more chocolate and fruity goodness. Forget the main course just go straight for the dessert, you won't be disappointed. In all honesty, even if it wasn't for the desserts I would comeback just for the terrace, there is nowhere else downtown with such a nice outdoor space. read more
I come to Jatoba lots for lunch as its close to my workplace and has a great ambiance + food. I highly recommend the wok duck confit, the chirashi (basically a big bowl of sashimi!). Most recently I had one of their new items on their menu- the 5 spice chicken bao. The chicken was good but they haven't completely nailed the bao bun yet; it was thinner than it should be IMO! Also keep it mind that the prices are pretty high for the portions you're getting! I brought my boyfriend here once and after 3 dishes he still needed a second dinner! Overall, very good asian fusion with a beautiful interior. read more
Too expensive for the quality of food... Maybe just this time but it was my first time so I'm just giving a review based on what I ate... The service and ambiance were great. Not the food. I had the most expensive HaGao in my life and also the worst. Very little shrimp in it and the outer layer is way too thick. Doesn't taste fresh at all. The sashimi bowl I order was expensive as well and not as fresh as I thought it would be. The fish is cut very thinly which is fine but they don't have the sashimi taste. The "marinated" vegetables that come with the sashimi was just shredded carrots and reddish.. I had way better sashimi bowl for a better price. read more
9 years ago
My foodie group and I had the chance to dine at this establishment located in downtown Montreal on a Friday night and of course, we had reservations on the terrace. It was a dark day and raining hard when we arrived so we were so relieved when we noticed that the terrace is actually covered! The venue is very modern with exposed brick, dark wood tables, a slick bar and chandeliers, but the hanging lights and lots of greenery on the terrace really gave you the feel of the outdoors. The rooftop is actually clear and with all the windows, you'd get all the natural light in if it were a sunny evening; for sure, one of the most gorgeous terraces in Montreal! We shared the tasting menu at 65$ per person and wow, was it well worth it! Four generous courses were served that left us full and content. Some dishes missed the mark like the sweet and sour chicken and the veal, mostly cause they were too dry and tasted more like smoke than anything else. The mango papaya salad and black cod dish were fabulous though, as were the cocktails. I had a spicy pimm's cocktail with wasabi and lemongrass which had the right combo of heat and sweet. Worth mentioning was the cheesecake dessert which came with a wasabi ice cream; the combo was good but not my thing although that cheesecake was fluffy heaven! The service was excellent as the staff was both personable and friendly, although there was a small wait between the second and third service. I'd totally return to the terrace on a sunny day to try some dishes from their a la carte menu and enjoy some of the lovely selections from the wine list; it was a memorable evening overall! read more
6 years ago
One of my absolute favorite restaurants in Montreal. The food is phenomenal. The interior design is also gorgeous and it was done by a well known local designer named Amlyne Phillips. Whether you sit at the bar or a table you will get an amazing culinary experience. The restaurant is located in downtown Montreal, just off of Phillips Square which is currently undergoing a spectacular renovation. Jatoba also has an interior enclosed terrace which is open all year round so I do recommend you try and get a table in the terrace section as it's the nicest part of the restaurant. If you're driving there's an underground parking lot across the street you can use so you don't have to search on the street. Please support local restaurants during these crazy times. Jatoba still offers take-out throughout this pandemic. You won't be disappointed! read more
If you like japanese food and suddenly feel fancy, this is the place for you. The food is fresh and the combination of the ingredients is nicely done. The best dishes i've had is the black cod and i've never had any other black cod like this elsewhere. It melts in your mouth as soon as you eat it and it has this nice subtile miso flavor. The staff is very friendly and helpful in choosing on what to order. The ambience is nice. The chef personally came to our table to explain the different kinds of fish on our sashimi platter. Althought it is quite pricey, every dish is definitely worth it once in a while. read more
9 years ago
Very excited to have discovered this place. We were seated in the beautiful covered terrasse. The ambiance was perfect - lights just right, music at ideal volume, plants & furniture were classy and comfortable. It's the kind of place you want to just linger and enjoy your meal. Which is exactly what we did! We had the group menu for $65 and the courses kept coming and coming. The first course was my favorite but they all had some outstanding dishes. The spicy salmon tartare and beef tataki were excellent, as was Jatoba's black cod. Would i try wasabe ice cream again? Probably not, but pairing it with the cheesecake was an interesting experience. I also enjoyed my Spicy Foo Pimm's Cup cocktail. The service was also first rate. An entirely charming experience! read more
10 years ago
Not quite satisfied for the Price My friend and I arrived promptly for our 7p reservation on Saturday. The decor is very pretty/sexy. Waitresses wear cute dresses with belt bags. We were told the menu was designed to share. However we were somewhat disappointed to see the portions were quite small and my friend and I were both still a little hungry after our meal but not excited enough to order more. We started with the dumplings. Mehhhh Next up was the mango salad. Delish but really for one person. Tuna tataki which was crusted in Tempura and not much flavor. Tempura is not my favorite so maybe don't trust me if you love it. But the tuna was bland. And our entree was the Lamb dish. Tastes but they took our spoons and it is not a dish that you can eat with chopsticks. I think we needed rice or something but couldn't wrap our heads around the double digit price. The waitress assured us we had enough but it wasn't. It gets very crowded, loud and tight in space. read more
7 years ago
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9 years ago
Food was good so does the restaurant atmosphere. People are looking for fusion fine cuisine can have it try. Dessert we ordered mille crepes, a bit disappointed. For the price of dessert, i expected something more delicate than what i tasted. Overall experience i rated 4 out of 5, will visit again probably in summer for the beautiful terrace area. read more
10 years ago
Disclaimer: I came here with a friend for a catch up lunch so my comments only apply for the lunch service. The pros: Very nice setting for a business lunch if you work in the area. They have both indoor and a shaded outdoor setting options. Good option if you are looking for a healthy meal as more than half the menu boasts fresh fish in some variation. The cons: Service a bit on the slower side of you are in a hurry. It took almost 30 minutes between our salad and main course. This can be an issue if you have a restricted lunch timeframe. The food was very decent, good quality produce; definitely no complaints there. However it's rather on the pricier side. 36$ for 12 pieces of sashimi with some rather plain veggies is a bit on an overkill in my books. For the same price you could have gotten the sashimi omakase at Park sushi, which comes with 3 different serving sauces and a more generous portion of sashimi. Granted the location in core downtown comes with a price hike but price ratio still doesn't balance well once that factored in. If you can expense a 100$+ lunch meal on company tab than by all means this is a good place to get good quality food and impress a client. If it's just to catch up with a friend, I'd pick somewhere else. read more
Yummy yummy in my tummy. Had been meaning to try this resto since it opened. Everything on the menu is really well thought out. The black cod was the best I have ever had. Period. It just melted in my mouth. And even just simple edamame was done right; seasoning was on point, although it might be considered spicy for certain palates. Def worth a try. read more
Beautiful space, beautiful presentation of the food, great service, very good quality ingredients, not super authentic (not that it matters as long as the food is good), and very, very pricey. The menu is eclectic, more Asian fusion than actually Japanese. We had the sashimi platter daily special and the coconut rice with grilled shrimp. We had about three glasses of wine and a mixed drink between us, and we shared a dessert. All of this came to $202ish before gratuity. The sashimi was fresh and served with all kinds of interesting, pretty, and edible herbs/flowers/plants. It was exquisitely arranged on a bed of ice, very fresh and tasty. A good variety of fish I might not have otherwise chosen, because when I order à la carte I tend to stick to my usual faves. Interestingly, it was served with a sweet soy sauce as opposed to the type you'd normally get with sashimi/sushi. In fact, it tasted almost like Chinese clay pot rice (煲仔飯) soy sauce, because it was sweetish. The coconut rice was delicious and fragrant but overcooked (or rather, cooked with too much liquid). My grandpa would probably rave about it. The shrimp was decent but probably brined in baking soda to make the meat springier - I'd prefer untreated shrimp. The rice was a little bland, to be honest. Drinks were good. The highlight was the dessert for sure. My dining companion told me they had an amazing dessert chef and he was right!!! I'm glad it was so good too, because the desserts were on average $18 each before tax and gratuity. We had this caramel concoction - two tender, fragrant, thin layers of warm cake with some warm caramel stuff in the middle, topped with The Best Vanilla Ice Cream I'd Ever Had. The ice cream was HEAVENLY. It was generously dotted with vanilla beans and the flavour was so pure and vanilla-y, just the right amount of sweetness, and the difference in temperature went so perfectly with the warm cake under it. We were told it's one of their bestsellers and I can see why - I will be fantasizing about it for a long time! read more
11 years ago
Can I just say best service ever? Went there on Friday night with my family and everything was delicious. They loved the calamari (reminds you of popcorn shrimp), the filet minion (sliced thin when served with amazing sauce), beef tenderloin, Jatoba salad, dumplings, and to end the evening the chocolate bomb!!! We actually ordered two of them to watch the perfectly closed chocolate bomb melt from the hot chocolate sauce and open to show the inside of the dessert. It was gorgeous!! I am vegan and they accommodated me very well. We will be back! Service extraordinaire. read more
9 years ago
What a wonderful night on the terrace at Jatoba. We started off with drinks recommended by our waiter and they were a hit. I got the Spicy Foo Pim's cup with wasabi, lime juice, ginger beer and lemon grass and hubby got a bourbon Ewa Warhawk drink that was to die for. We started off with the sashimi platter. The Chef brought it to our table and describe the platter and told us that everything was edible. We ate it all and it was the freshest we have had in a long time. Lovely. We also shared the gyoza dumplings which were good. My meal was the black cod, melt in your mouth emigrant fish paired with a recommended red wine from the waiter. Just delightful! Hubby filled up mainly on the sashimi so he had a Riz (rice) bowl with shrimp at the end. All in all a lovely meal in a great atmosphere and easy metro ride back to our AirBNB. read more
4 years ago
A very good choice for dinner. Hip decor, good vibe, nice service. The Jatoba salad was awesome! The ox ravioli was unique and very tasty. The mushroom side dish was amazing! Finally the sea bass and the short ribs (with lots of delicious veggies) were both very nicely prepared. If you are in central Montreal, worth a visit! read more
8 years ago
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1184 Place Phillips
Montreal, QC H3B 3C8
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Quartier International de Montréal, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie
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