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.

What a find. Our first night in Montreal and we show up without a reservation. We were seated right…read moreaway. Our waitress was incredible. Kind, efficient, knowledgeable. The food: delicious, creative, beautiful presentation, plentiful. My carnivore partner didn't miss the fish at all. We have a vegan sushi restaurant near us, but Bloom is better. It was a good value for the money. We left under $100. If I lived in Montreal, I would frequent Bloom regularly. Thank you for a wonderful experience

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

A cute Japanese restaurant in a very ideal location in Montreal! I hosted a big bachelorette dinner…read morehere with 15 girls, Kyo was very easy to communicate with, and they offered multiple menu options at varying reasonable price points. I really appreciate the ease of booking and how I didn't have to think about what people were going to order. One hiccup was that I had indicated ahead of time that one of the guests had a seafood allergy, which I understand can be difficult for Japanese restaurant. I had expected them to tailor the $70 menu to her, however, they let us know that it was gonna be difficult and instead asked her to pick from the à la carte menu. She had no problem with this, but I felt bad and didn't want her to think that I had an indicated ahead of time of her dietary restriction. Overall, the meal was good. It was a little bit slow to start coming out. I think our total dining time was over two hours which was fine because we were celebrating something but for the first 30 minutes I feel like no food came out. A little bit on the salty side, but I enjoyed every dish. For the price point I think it was perfect. I would recommend this for a group dinner again. The high top tables weren't the most comfortable for such a large group as we were essentially split in two, but for a group of 6-8 it would be perfect!

Really enjoyed the evening. I thought I'll get a quick bite and be out after a long day of travel…read more 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!!

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.

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 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!