I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. This is the kind of place you crave for days and are sad when the meal is over! So much so that I got an extra meal at the end to take home to our Airbnb so I could try another dish and come back the next day after our day tour and be excited to eat the leftovers from Fleurs et Cadeaux. The waiter mentioned these dishes are made to be shared lime tapas and to get about 5-6 for our group of 3. There was so much on the menu that sounded delicious. Our waiter was Jolen and he was absolutely adorable and amazing. Super helpful explaining the many and helping us chose dishes. He was very attentive and impressive in remembering orders. He also has excellent taste and we appreciated his guidance and reco because he even mentioned that 2 dishes we got were similar in case we wanted to try something different vs having something within the same flavor profile. Bella was also the one who brought out our dishes and explained what things were as they came out. She was very friendly and helpful. We had gotten the F&C CHIRASHI SUSHI, TATAKI D'ALBACORE, and LÉGUME OHITASHI to share. The veggies of the day were carrots and bell peppers. The Chirashi sushi was the best sushi we had ever had. Everything just melted in your mouth. The portions were generous and perfect for 3 sharing as all the 4 different fish came with 3 pieces of sashimi. The albacore fish was also just as amazing with. Wonderful green sauce that tasted like a mix of miso and wasabi. The vegetables also didn't sound amazing until they came out and they were roasted to perfection. Perfect balance of soft and crunchy with a wonderful glaze of a sauce. We each also got our own dish for the rest. I got the PARFAIT DE SHIITAKÉ & SHOKUPAN and ONSEN TAMAGO. My friends got the MAGRET DE CANARD AU MISO BLANCO and AGEDASHI TOFU. The egg was an interesting experience with the poached egg in a vinegar fish sauce. You cut the egg in half and let the yolk mix in with the fish sauce and just slurp it up or can bite it. I went for it and slurped it. It was a bit refreshing to start with. The mushroom parfait was also so flavorful and boldly mushroom forward, which I love! My friends both loved their duck and then the tofu noodles. They both had a good mushroom forward taste which we all love. Every bite was a treat and the plates were licked clean in the end. I enjoyed everything so much that I ordered the TANTAN UDON at the end too because it was another dish that sounded flavorful and I still had some room to eat but also just wanted leftovers for the day after. These Udon Noodles were the best I have had because the broth is so flavorful and different. There is also a spicy kick to it that I am always down for spice in my life. The ground beef was spectacular and soaked up so much flavor. The both makes a creamy sauce when mixed in with everything and the udon noddles get coated in this sauce of flavors. Overall, an amazing experience from the food to the service. Thanks for indulging us in such amazing cuisine! Highly recommend anyone in Montreal checks this restaurant out. read more

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Just updating my review with the pictures I found in my camera roll. I can't believe I never posted these pictures. Cannot wait to come back to try more food! read more

Restaurant Fleurs et Cadeaux - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Ne vous laisser pas influencer par le nom ou bien par la devanture de se resto car une fois s l'intérieur on est ailleur. Une fois a l'intérieur c'est vraiment charmant. Je suggères le bar car on peu voir un des chef a l'oeuvre. Le resto se spécialise dans les Sashimi et ils suggère dans prendre entre 3 et 4 pour deux personnes. Je suggères fortement le magret de canard servit en fine tranche rosée, il es marinée avec du miso, un rub d'épice et fumée. Wow un mélange de 4 saveurs. Je m'en veux je n'ai pas prit la photo. J'ai ensuite prit des assortiment de Sashimi vraiment bien présentés. Excellent service read more

Restaurant Fleurs et Cadeaux - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This is one of the best restaurants in Montreal! We went in without a reservation, but I'd recommend making one. It was 5 on a Sunday and it was already full! The staff was so friendly and very accommodating to allergies! Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and it was so cool to sit at the camera and see it all be prepared! read more

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Cool vibe once you're inside, getting there a little sketchy. Just into the Chinatown gates and some unsavory looking characters hanging around outside within a couple blocks. Once inside you feel like you could be o a speakeasy. Somewhat limited menu but everyone who comes here must "know" about it so they know the menu. It is a small restaurant/bar. Tried the toro- melt in your mouth, chiriso all good, noodles with miso delish and lastly the talked about duck which was just ok. Must have been an off night or we just got a very dry one but nothing to write about. read more

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I loved my experience at Fleurs et Cadeaux. While you enter into what looks like a floral shop, what you encounter inside is a vibey dining room with a large wrap around bar as the center of it all. Our server was really nice, and went over the menu in great detail. We started dinner with a bottle of sake and made our way through some recs for the food order. We started with shishito peppers that had some sort of maple miso sauce that was delish. We also ordered the temaki sushi which was a huge platter of assorted sashimi that came with nori, rice and toppings to build your own hand rolls. I loved the activity of building each bite myself, and it also helped me to savor each kind of fish without rushing through it. In a classic case of over-ordering, we also got Poulet nanban - a fried chicken with black garlic tartare sauce. Thank god the server suggested we do 3 pieces instead of the 5 it normally comes with, because we also god the Udon noodles with sesame and ground pork so that would have been way too much food. The noodles were awesome. Ultimately, this spot is great and it was bustling with good energy on a Friday night. One thing we wanted to order, but didn't, was the duck. They age it for 3 days in white miso and lightly char it, and since we were sitting at the bar we could see them preparing it and it looked divine. Would definitely go back! read more

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This is a great restaurant. They keep a simple menu but the dishes I ordered were good. Had the duck and chirashi. Duck was a bit salty but otherwise grilled well. The duck quality was thinly cut so it wasn't tough but I suspect it could be if it was thicker cut. The sashimi was fresh and the rice was done well. Restaurant can be pretty busy. It's a trendy spot that looks like a speak easy restaurant. read more

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Food was very mid for a place that has such high reviews across Yelp and Google Reviews, and charges at a higher rate than what I have seen in Montreal. We sat at the bar area where we could also see into the grill area. There was a cook making the duck breast and he looked very focused and professional. I would only recommend this restaurant if you're looking for an izakaya (good vibes for a conversation and drinks, not looking for great food). read more

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Amazing local restaurant! Great izakaya with great service and awesome ambiance. The entrance was a little confusing and hidden away but we loved how it just really added to that hidden gem charm. Got the: - onsen tamago: $5 (9/10) poached egg x1 in dashi broth with truffle oil - albacore tataki: $19 (9.5/10) albacore in yuzu ponzu with wasabi chimichurri - poulet nanban: $16 (10/10) karage that is perfectly fried, not heavy batter at all, moist chicken, and the black garlic tartare sauce was wonderful, not too garlicky - canard vielli au miso blanc: $20 (8.5/10) white miso duck aged 3 days, lightly charred, good duck flavor and tender but could not taste the miso even though it was miso aged for 3 days. Also the duck was barely lukewarm when it got to our table. The crispiness of the char was a nice touch - papikra mazemen: $17 (7/10) ramen with roasted sweet pepper sauce, sautéed squash, egg yolk, and sweet paprika oil. A unique concept but was a bit oily and not well balanced TLDR: Excellent date spot or just to hang out with friends! read more

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A hidden restaurant in a pink building that I thought was or is a florist boutique. We were seated inside and noticed the plentiful seating. We had a delicious chirashi bowl which came with seasoned sushi rice, negitoro, and 12 pieces of sashimi. The fish was fresh and the bowl was flavorful. The agedashi tofu came with mushrooms and a broth--a dish that screamed umami. This unassuming exterior was indeed surprising on the inside. read more

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Went for birthday dinner. Absolutely amazing nouveau Japanese! Started with a tamago each. It was spectacular start to meal! It was soft and the dashi was a delight. One slurp! Chirashi was perfect with substantial pieces of tuna, salmon, whitefish, scallops, real wasabi and yuzu. Soybeans appetizer was served with toasted pieces of milk bread, pickled okra. Fried chicken with a savory black garlic sauce was perfectly crispy. Had a glass of a delicious dry sake with heavy umami. So good! No disappointments except no t shirts in my size! Great friendly service. Unexpected contrast between frumpy exterior and cozy interior. Apparently there's a bar below called Sans Soleil. Loved this and will be returning! read more

Loved everything about this place!!! The food- duck, chirashi, tofu, soba-Excellent. The drinks-amazing. The vibes-on point. But the best part of it was the service! I called the day of for a reservation and unfortunately they only had a 9:30pm available for the main dining area BUT the lady on the phone mentioned that they have a speakeasy downstairs that serves everything on the menu!!! As soon as we checked in, they led us downstairs and once we got in, our server was so kind. I loved how the entire speakeasy was set up and they even had a beer vending machine!! read more

Restaurant Fleurs et Cadeaux - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very unique japanese reataurant. There were some sushi and sashimis on the menu, but I opted to go with items I didn't usually see on typical Japanese menus. First off, I went through the wrong door, the side door instead of the front door. Not sure how I missed it. I saw the chinese words over the main door and didn't think that it was the right restaurant. The waitstaff was nice enough not to make me go through the front door again. My waitress was so warm and friendly. Went through some recommendations. I ended up getting the recommended grilled miso aged duck. I got the marinated veggies, and chicken karage. I topped it all of with creme caramel au matcha. The duck was so well executed. Perfectly charred with a thin black layer on the fat side of the duck. You can taste the smokiness from the char. The chef timestakingly grilling each duck in front of the bar crowd. The chicken karage was delicious. Juicy and full of flavor. The white dipping sauce was a good compliment. The highlight of the night had to be the dessert. I was very full after my 3 small plates and a drink, but was able to finish this pudding like dessert with ease. It was light and not too sweet. The match flavor did come through but did not overpower. The sweetened strawberries complemented the dessert well. Service was great my water was never empty for more than 10 seconds. I'd like to try their sashimi next time. Or tuna tataki. The chefs really take their time dressing each dish. Really enjoyed the experience and the food. read more

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I had such a great solo meal at Restaurant Fleurs et Cadeaux a week or so ago when I was in Montreal on an impromptu solo trip. Restaurant Fleurs et Cadeaux is a Japanese restaurant, sake bar, and natural wine bar. The building from the outside doesn't necessarily look like you're about to enter into one of the coolest, vibe-iest restaurants ever. It's so cool inside - dark with great bar seating and amazing kitchen views. I had a reservation for 1 at the bar, which was a great place to sit for a solo meal (I sat next to someone else having a solo meal). I had their chirashi for dinner, which was really classic and fresh. Although I love a solo meal, I wish I'd been eating with some friends so I could try more of their food (everything on the menu looked amazing)! The chirashi was all I had room for (plus drinks), but I'd definitely love to go back and try more of their food. Their beverage program is outstanding - they had great options in every category! Because I wanted to try so much, I had one glass of wine, one sake (a French sake!!!), and a cocktail - all were great! The service at the bar was fantastic, too. Overall, just a great meal - one I'd be happy to repeat when I'm back in Montreal! read more

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A trendy place with a cool take on Japanese sushi. There's not really any sushi on the menu but the dishes are still unique and delicious. The quality of fish was quite good and while the rice wasn't your traditional sticky rice it was also good. The fried chicken dish was one of our favorites. They were lacking an a la carte option for the visitor who just wants to try some maki sushi but would still recommend read more

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We were a party of 2 and were seated at the bar- not sure there were any tables for 2. The service was friendly and warm. We enjoyed the platter of sashimi that was lovingly prepared while we watched. The fried chicken and stir fried udon were just ok. The place was really hot. Overall nice meal read more

Amazing French-Japanese fusion tucked away in Chinatown! We had heard great things and wanted to try it out on a whim. We were so happy with this decision! Came in as walk ins and luckily they had spots for us right away. We ordered a handful of dishes that all came out in fairly quick succession. The uni mousse was first and it was unique with amazing uni flavour and texture, served with shrimp crackers. Then the agedashi tofu - I wanted to drink the broth. The miso duck was delicious, cooked to perfection, and went so well with the grilled green onion. And then the chirashi bowl had perfect sushi rice and sashimi topped with elements like a shisho leaf and ikuri that elevated the bowl and added a great mix of flavours. Finished with the hojicha creme brulee which was fusion dessert perfection. Sake selection was great and the service was top notch! Definitely plan to come by for a visit if you're in town! read more

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My favourite Japanese restaurant in Canada, possibly the best I've had anywhere including Japan The duck was the best I've ever had in my life, the nanban chicken pretty good, and then the agedashi tofu was great The chirashi was over the top great, I will come back for this Sole gripe was ordering green tea, I got a tiny cup for $2.50 and no refills read more

Great food, super sexy interior. Fish is fresh and delicious. Their vegetable preparations are also fab. May be biased because I had a great date here, but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here! read more

We tried Fleurs et cadeaux for date night and was seriously impressed! Located in Chinatown, it doesn't look like much from the outside, but the moment you step in, it is a completely different vibe than the rest of Chinatown. The decor is vintage yet trendy, upscale and inviting. The restaurant itself is not very big, so it has that dimly lit, intimate feel to it. The chef is Japanese, from Japan and the food was honestly top notch. We loved every dish we ordered and as well as the Asian inspired cocktails. They also have a very lovely selection of fun natural wines. We had the miso duck magret, chicken yakitori as well as the DIY handroll tower. The fish was so fresh and probably one of the best sushi I've had in Montréal as of recent. The minute we left the restaurant, we started telling all of our friends to make a reso there! Parking can be difficult in Chinatown but there is a small parking lot right beside the restaurant. I can't wait to return to Fleurs et cadeaux; it's perfect for date night, girls night or a double date! Would not recommend for a large party as there is limited seating. Overall: 5 Food: 5 Service: 5 Value: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more

Restaurant Fleurs et Cadeaux - DIY hand roll tower - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Miso duck is great. I wanted the fried mochi and uni pasta but both were sold out. The tamago was really jus an poached egg. Fried chicken flavor was good but it came out cold . read more

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Went for a dinner with friends at Fleurs et Cadeaux early on a weekend evening. It's been on my list to check out for some time, and given a lot of our corporate clients had dined there in the past, I was excited for our dining experience. I'm a huge fan of Japanese cuisine. It's definitely a hipster/trendy place with mostly counter seating which was full when we arrived. We waited 15 minutes after our reservation to actually get seated. Not a big deal, but the space where you wait for your table is right beside where people are dining, so it's hard not to be feel like you're intruding on someone's date! We were five sitting at a four-seat table so one of our guests was literally sitting in a traffic area. The host suggested the tasting menu which the majority of us got. Service was terrible. The host seemed more interested in doing shots with his friends than anything else. Both our servers seemed very stressed out and one was complaining, obviously not happy about their role that evening. We had a vegetarian at our table who seemed to have been forgotten during the first half hour of our service. They received their second dish almost as the rest of us were finishing off the tasting menu. A second diner at our table did not want the egg that is served on top of the noodles he ordered and was told THEY COULD NOT OMIT THE EGG. I don't know if this was chef ego, but when the dish arrived, the egg yolk was literally sitting on top of the pile of noodles. Sashimi was fresh, but not very exotic choices - the usual tuna/salmon/scallop. Two of the noodle dishes were mushy and just not very flavourful. A soft boiled egg in a delicate broth was okay, but came ice cold and I don't think that was how it was intended to be served. I had heard excellent reviews on the duck but it was slightly overcooked and just okay - nothing blew me away that evening. All in all, the food was very mediocre and I've had better Japanese dining experiences in the city. Service again, was terrible. I understand it's a busy weekend evening, but hire more staff or hire those with experience. The timing of tasting menu was way off and out of sync with our guests not partaking. Just the fact that we were told that the egg could not be omitted off the top of pile of noodles was very telling about the level of customer service. Very much style over substance. read more

Walked by this building so many times and never knew it's a restaurant! Made a reservation for Sunday night but didn't really need it, plenty of bar space. Hostess was also my bartender & waitress. She gave me a bunch of recommendations, and I ended up with the duck, karaage & gomae. Also started off with the Yune drink because I can't say no to yuzu. It turned out to be a yuzu flavored old fashioned, one of my fave drinks! There's also a sizeable sake collection which I couldn't partake this time. All 3 dishes I ordered were excellent - the duck was cooked perfectly with caramelized ion on the skin. The karaage was crispy outside and juicy inside. But the gomae really amazed me, it came with a light & flavorful dashi broth, the tomatoes were flame kissed so the skin was charred but inside was a burst of sweetness. It almost didn't need the sesame sauce. I thought the music volume was perfect too. Great experience! read more

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Always wanted to come try and finally did with a group of friends. Cozy and charming place but the food is just Ok. Food wasn't bad but nothing memorable. The only dish we ordered that left me surprised a bit was the Uni cream with shrimp crackers. Pricing on the higher end. Tried it but will not go back. read more

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Although Montreal's Chinatown is only Canada's third largest, it's become the nexus point of refined dining and drinks in a casual atmosphere The latest addition is a new gastropub project that transformed a former florist shop building 'Fleurs & Cadeaux', while preserving its name, into a hybrid pub, bar, and restaurant with Japanese influenced cuisine and live vinyl tunes, where you won't notice time passing as enjoyment is on the menu! Still in soft opening mode, you can see the culmination of the energy and experience from all twelve owners who merged their thoughts together to launch this amazing spot in the middle of the pandemic. Everything was well thought out: space, wines/cocktails, dining menu and music, but was gladly surprised for everyone's genuine desire to hear your feedback to help improve the experience - love the community aspect! First, I tried the Sake Martini, a seemingly unassuming cocktail, but was actually the perfect opener for a light meal - and can be dangerous as you won't stop at one! Think Sake with light notes of cucumber gently infused with a tiny-hint of wasabi! Then as an appetizer, tried the Negi Toro Temaki, a hand-rolled type of sushi usually characterized by its conical shape but in this case looked more like a Japanese taco topped with a well balanced tuna belly mixture - yes you will lick your plate. And then for the main... (dramatic music), a most decadent steaming bowl of Pork Tan Tan noodles that brings you the comfort and wellness you gain from an Asian influenced carbonara but with luscious udon noodles instead, and layered umami flavours from a silky rich smooth sesame sauce, sautéed home made pork sausage, with hints of dashi and fish sauce, topped with crispy slices of garlic, mushrooms, scallions, pickled onions and slivers of nori seaweed sheets, that kept on bringing waves of deliciousness with every noodle pull and bite! Okay okay, I liked it a lot and you get the picture... will be returning and hope to see you too as this might become a regular hangout with friends! read more

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I tried the bento and the genmaicha cookies with the yuzu and yellow beets mousse. The bento was delicious. There were many different items such as sashimi, tempura shrimp, fried chicken, etc. They were all very flavorful and the presentation was beautiful. The cookies were harder than I expected. I thought they would be more chewy and soft. However, they had a strong tea flavor which was great and the yuzu mousse was delicious as well. You can order on their website directly for delivery or pickup. Would definitely try their othet stuff. read more

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On my to do list for a while, I finally had a chance to venture out to Chinatown and grab some takeout. You can preorder on their website, which I did, and showed up right as they packaged my order. I went for the Karaage Chicken Curry and I was practically licking the bowl in public! The curry sauce was super tasty but the chicken was mind blowing. Seriously good chicken; it was juicy but crispy on the outside. The portion was generous as well. Nearby outdoor sitting makes it super convenient. This surely will not be my last visit! After this first taste, I have to go back for more including their bento box. They also offer a great variety of wines and sakes, all available to go with purchase of food. Don't miss out on the cafe on the side fir some good old coffee and lattes. read more

Restaurant Fleurs et Cadeaux - Karaage Chicken Curry - Japanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very Disappointed on multiple levels given the reviews. Food - nothing would be considered tasty or flavorful. Sushi seemed appropriate for supermarket grade. Toro was more akami than toro, more red than fatty tuna. Tofu underwhelming. Short ribs I've made better at home. Tamago was good. Udon acceptable but I expected a soup udon instead of more stir fry. Chicken wasn't that tender or juicy. Ran out of duck and one of the desserts. Service - while everyone was friendly, the attention was lacking. Had to flag down multiple times to ask for water, tea and bill. Skipped on dessert because of inability of find any server and decided to just get out. Atmosphere - this is a place to chill if you're young and want to seem hip. Low light. Music appropriate for the bohemian vibe. Too cool to care attitude. I didn't like it and prefer they spend more time on the food and service. Everyone was under age 35 and hipster. read more

Great food, very casual, relax ambiance. Super nice staff !! Small and cozy, trendy place read more

Hands down the best meal we've had in Montreal so far! The wine and sake list are next level, and the food is incredible. Each dish was some of the best of each thing we had, but we especially loved the duck. It had a tender inside and a charred crispy skin that was so unlike other duck we've eaten. read more

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The ambiance of this place is so good! My friends and I were in town for a bachelorette and we loved the mood of the restaurant. Our waiter was awesome, we had questions about different types of sake and he actually let us sample a few to see what we liked. We decided make it a tapas style and try a bunch of things between the three of us. We said the duck was by far the best thing! 10/10 read more

I expected more of this restaurant given the reviews. Food was good but nothing to be impressed about. The grilled duck had a really good taste but came out cold. read more

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Incredible food, excellent service, fun ambience! Went for a birthday weekend and had a great time. Highly recommended