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KYO

4.0 (323 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
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Kristen S.

Trendy sushi spot! Great wine and sake menu. We ordered two rolls, the snake and Aburi Maki roll. So yummy! Service was great. Our waiter explained everything clearly despite our lack of French.

Ube cheesecake
Steph C.

Great service. Good drink flight options. Delicious cheesecake! Would come back. Didn't need a reservation on a Friday night to sit at the bar, but would recommend it if you want to sit at a table

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Mayank M.

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!!

Yasemin S.

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.

Adam D.

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.

Ebi Tempura
Farah M.

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

Arya K.

Sushi and miso soup was so good. We got the rainbow and maki roll and 1 chef's selection set. The service could have been better cuz we were waiting for a while for them to come to our table to order but it wasn't that big of a deal because the food was so good.

Tea
Tyler L.

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

Miso soup
Sandy J.

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.

Haru
Doreen T.

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!

John H.

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.

15 piece chefs selection is the way to go
Mike D.

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.

Robert C.

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.

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Sora 45

4.4(5 reviews)
1.0 km•Quartier International de Montréal, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie

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.

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4.3(757 reviews)
2.2 km•Ville-Marie
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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.

This was a highly recommended place so we weren't surprised to find a line up when we arrived. We…read moreweren't sure if it would be worth the wait but the family in front of us raved about it so we decided to stay. No regrets! We were a party of 3 and waited about half an hour to be seated. There is not a ton of seating in the restaurant. It is small and the tables are quite close together. We were a little disappointed that they ran out of salmon so we couldn't order any salmon sashimi dishes. We got skewers which were absolutely delicious! We also ordered takoyaki and okonomiyaki but there was nothing special about those. Wouldn't really recommend the okonomiyaki either. Would definitely recommend trying the Shrimp Burger and the Salmon Calcium (salmon pate).

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We made it!!! The wait is not long!

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48 hours pork bowl

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