Located minutes away from Old Montreal, this sushi restaurant is a decent mid-tier establishment…read more You won't be embarrassed taking your in-laws here or going on a first date here. And, you won't break the bank either. Our Chirashi Don consisted of some pretty exotic fish including King Salmon, Blue Fin Tuna and Hamachi (Yellow Tail). Nice presentation, with the slices of fish enveloping a bed of minced salmon and rice. It was a lot more filling then it appeared. The Salmon Yaki included a large serving of fresh salmon and a bowl of rice. This isn't the dry, overcooked salmon you'd get at the food court. The dish also included sauteed mushrooms and zucchini wedges. Salmon was so soft and moist. Wonderful choice if you are hungry. If after your meal, of you are still hungry but running low on cash, you will be pleased to know that there is a Poke Bowl place next door.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Montréal among corporate and commercial buildings, Saiko Bistro…read moreIsakaya may have an unassuming appearance. We had reserved a table. When seated we were changed to the counter seating, because we picked Omakase option. Our evening centered around the Omakase 5 option, which not only allowed us to sample some of the chef's creations but also provided a front-row view at the counter to witness the preparation of each course. The Omakase 5 included two appetizers, a main course, 10 pieces of sushi, and a dessert--a generous and fulfilling selection that left us full and content. A standout dish was the fish consommé, a clear, delicate broth cooked over six hours and served piping hot. The chef guided us to dip each sushi piece halfway into the broth, balancing between warmth and the sushi's coolness. The heavily vinegared rice, when paired with the rich consommé, created a beautiful contrast of flavors, temperature and textures. The sushi course was equally remarkable, presenting ten pieces, each with a small mound of rice topped by a thick, fresh slice of fish. Two King salmon pieces--one marinated for eight hours and the other served raw--showcased the nuanced ways salmon can be enjoyed. The selection of tuna varieties (big-eyed, yellowfin, bluefin, and fatty tuna) provided a spectrum of flavors, each distinct and satisfying. Scallops, shrimp, sea urchin, and eel followed, rounding out a "parade of fish" that captured the freshness and diversity of the ocean. Our meal concluded with a cheesecake dessert, a sweet and light finish that topped off an excellent evening.

Sushi was again not fresh. The rice inside the sushi was especially hard. The cooked food was also…read moreaverage at best. Will not order from here again, and all these good reviews Hanami received must have been for years ago. Not worth the money at all, considering how much more expensive sushi and all restaurants have become in general.

I've been frequenting this place for a while, since it was under different management and called…read more"hasu." The decor and most of the staff and menu items have remained the same, though prices have increased (obviously) and there is no longer sashimi for lunch sadly. The food is pretty much on par with other ayce sushi places, though their presentation can be a bit nicer. I particularly like their eggplant sushi pizza, which is essentially a tempura eggplant with avocado and spicy salmon on top , with a flourish of microgreens for glamour. They have a few things that other places don't, such a hot and sour soup. Service is pretty good and the speed at which dishes come is pretty rapid. The ordering is now done all online, with your phone after scanning a QR code. The dining room is also quite spacious and they can accommodate small children if needed, and parking is ample. Overall a good experience but I think I'll stick to the places that do sashimi for lunch for a similar price.

In town from the states for a conference and stumbled upon this restaurant. Easily the best sushi…read morein town let alone ever! Get the gravlax and my personal fav the maki hidden fish! My only regret is that I fly out before they open for the day today!

This place is the real deal for high end sushi. Don't expect to get away cheap here, but you will…read morebe amazed at the quality and experience. From wagyu to aged sushi, trust your server. They will guide you on an experience. The ambiance is great casual fine dining laid back. We had a party of 7 and it was approximately $150 CAD per person. Amazing food. The pictures show why. The sushi chef is awesome.

9.8 out of 10, great ambience, kind service, fresh food, affordable. An extremely refreshing and…read moreeasy meal.

Great place! Service is perfectly fine and definitely a wide range of options to choose from!read more

Good sushi for a good value…read more The inside is nice and they offer take out as well so we took some food to go. I had the Seafood Salad and 3 piece Hamachi sashimi. The sashimi slices were large and thick, and the seafood in the salad (shrimp, crab, octopus) was fresh! The salad also had yummy cucumbers and avocado and a great dressing, which I mixed with some wasabi and soy sauce. Food came quickly and service was polite. I'd recommend this place for a quick, yummy and healthy bite.

A really cute little sushi shop, it was perfect for us on our way back from the museum. Food was…read moreinexpensive and really tasty, my partner even got the special kind of bottled tea she used to drink in Japan, which she really enjoyed!

We were in Montreal for the jazz festival and were looking for some quality sushi and Ryu food not…read moredisappoint. We did the Omakase. The presentation SAS a little different from other ones we've done - they did it as several courses - sashimi, nigiri, and rolls, followed by dessert. The fish was fresh and well presented - we enjoyed every bite. Or server was friendly and knowledgeable - at one point, we asked him about sushi chefs, and why e seldom see female ones... He checked in with the chef and came back with a good answer... He definitely added to our night. We highly recommend!

Unfortunately the sushi here left much to be desired. It's soooooo expensive and 100% not worth the…read moremoney. We are from Vancouver so we are used to delicious tasting sushi that is much cheaper. Please keep that in mind. Maybe in Montreal, this is the best that is available. I don't know.

I happen to be dropping by in the area and obviously an avid Yelper decided to open up the app and…read moresearch for something around here and was fairly surprised to see the "  New & Hot sign " tag next to the business page .. done Going to check it out As you enter, it's in the basement ish so you have to walk down a few flight of stairs .. i entered and unfortunately the dining area was closed off but I was glad they took my pick up order. Food: 5++++ I ordered the lunch midi express 20 pieces 15$ And 2 poké bowls : poke sama 16$ (duo salmon/ spicy tuna and the poke supreme 18$ (salmon, scallops ikura Never had sushi and poke bowls this fresh it was savoury the rice was prepared the same day and everything is made on the spot. I was incredibly happy wow! Service: 5+++ fast and efficient and very well packaged .. they prepared my food in nice quality portions and really well filled to the rim .. the quality and quantity was wonderfully generous. I was quite surprised and impressed and I also got a special deal for having ordered 2 poké bowls I got 2 extra fried shrimp tempura yaaay for authenticity and service and awesome quality Overall, I definitely will be back here for sure without a doubt !

I highly recommend this as your new go-to sushi restaurant…read more This place is super affordable and the quality is very high. The staff are all friendly and the sushi is even better. I find that the taste is much better than other fast-food type sushi restaurants in that the fish tastes super fresh and seems to be of high quality. Also, as far as the poke bowls go, each piece of fish is not the same size, meaning that they likely cut each piece fresh every time. As for their rolls, they are delicious. Perfectly shaped and cut, they all come with delicious dipping sauces. Overall, very satisfied with this place and will be ordering again in the future!

Quaint little izakaya with lots of food options…read more The nigiri moriawasa was very good, the cuts of fish were thick and fresh. The sushi here is good, quality is markedly better than all you can eat sushi :)

Some Asian restaurants seemed to be closed on Mondays but YEN was open for some darn good Japanese…read morefood! We got several food to share. The staff are excellent and attentive. The food is delicious. We tried a noodle dish, a poke bowl, and sushi. The green tea service was also well worth it!