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    Taiyo

    3.9 (39 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Maria B.

    While walking around st denis I was looking for some place to eat I was hungry and saw an all you can eat sushi buffet and was set. Since the street is often blocked off it might be easy to miss this joint amounts all the other places. Once you walk in the decor is really nice and the set up looks great. Unfortunately I didn't get to experience the best of the restaurant as when the first round of food arrived we noticed there was a bug inside the soy sauce container. This put a rough start to the meal and moving forward was tough. Unfortunately the meal was hard to enjoy afterwards and perhaps because of the situation I felt the food wasn't as good as other places. I'd definitely give this place another try and hopefully see them do better

    Dumplings, Kalbi
    Christopher N.

    My partner and I LOVE all you can eat sushi, so of course we seek it out whenever we visit another city. Montréal was no exception and I'm so happy we went! It really made us feel at home. The server explained how to order via the iPad and it was all very simple and quick. Food was so delicious and satisfying at a reasonable price! We sat outside which was really enjoyable. The street was calm and it was the perfect weather outside to just chill and people watch. Sushi was delicious and I loved that we were able to try a variety of rolls. If you love sushi you'll love Taiyo!

    Juna S.

    I'm not sponsored and didn't receive money for this review. Food: fish for sushis and sashimis was very fresh. Warm dishes like garlic shrimp, cheese grilled mussels and tempuras were really good, well beyond all you can eat average. They also offer Japanese specialty snacks, like takoyaki, teriyaki chicken skewer, etc. Tempura shrimp was my fav, fresh shrimp coated with batter and fried to golden yellow, warm and crispy but not greasy, yumm! For dessert they had more than ice cream. Fried bananas topped with whipped cream and candy. It was creative and absolutely delicious. Red wine pickled pears were definitely a good compliment to the meat. We ordered cocktails too, it was ok, but it's not a cocktail bar right Moreover, the ambiance was warm and cozy, very suitable for friends get togethers. The food service was quick and all waiters were responsive. Highly recommend this place and will definitely go back!

    Combination of avocado, salmon rose, California, Philadelphia, phoenix
    Rosemarie G.

    I really love this place! The sushi was fresh, the staff was super friendly and the presentation was exquisite. They follow the vivid measures to the letter so nothing to worry about here !

    Very cool presentation with the dry ice. The submarine sushi was amazing and the salmon sashimi tasty and fresh.
    Gabriella F.

    So happy I discovered this place. I've tried so many AYCE sushi places. This is the top ones. Like a lot of people said the dry ice is such a cool presentation. The service was friendly and fast. No complaints there. The inside is very cute/hispter. Don't get fooled by the outside. As for the food, it was amazing. Pretty much the same as Kanda and K2. Very good diversity of both sushi and food. Ordering from the ipad is really convenient. Lets you see pictures of every item. I would definitely go back.

    Cool dry ice presentation with sushi and sashimi
    Anita C.

    I had a great time here. The staff were all friendly and the restaurant was clean, inviting, and large enough to handle the busy streets of Montreal. We didn't have to wait for a table on a Sunday evening. The food here was delicious and the food came out quick. I also very much liked their presentation of their sashimi/sushi platter. The dry ice was a very special touch. Everything is ordered with a tablet which I find really convenient. A must try are the lamb and squid skewers. They were as good as what you would find at an Asian street food market. I also liked how the sushi rolls weren't 50% rice. There was just enough rice with mostly filling in their rolls, something I never see at an ayce restaurant. Water was plentiful as they give you a bottle for the table and regularly replace it once it's empty. I have to say it may be one of the best service I've had at an ayce sushi restaurant. Our empty dishes were often picked up as soon as they were done. The reason for the 4-star is because of their tablet program. Each time you put an order in, you have to pick what table number you are. I can imagine it could be easy to accidentally order food to the wrong table. The tablet also glitched on us and didn't ask for a table number so we didn't receive the batch of orders. We had to reorder everything again once we realized the order didn't go through after waiting 15-30 mins. This will definitely be a favourite stop for sushi anytime I visit Montreal.

    Tommy S.

    Taiyo Sushi is a chain of AYCE sushi restaurants. I read great reviews of Taiyo Sushi in Longueuil and decided to give this St-Denis branch a shot. We came on a Sunday evening and it was almost full. Sunday evenings are considered a weekday so the price was 25.99$. We were promptly greeted and seated. The location is spacious and casual, and also very familiar to me; I realized that I've been here before: the location used to be a Starbucks! Ordering is fairly straightforward: select whatever you want on an iPad and wait for the food to arrive. The waiters are friendly and pleasant. However, a few staff members seemed perpetually confused, walking around like a chicken with its head cut off, without knowing whether they were coming or going... As for the food, the presentation was excellent. After all, we do start eating with our eyes first. The sushi was not bad for an AYCE place. It certainly wasn't the worst I've had, but definitely not the most fresh. I also would have preferred less rice in my nigiri and my rolls. Pros: -high tech ordering (iPad) -extensive selection -pleasant ambiance -has sashimi -has red tuna nigiri (my litmus test for AYCE sushi) Cons: -lots of rice -a bit stingy with the fish -waiters are very friendly, but a few were not very professional and seemed confused about the orders Overall, it was a good eating experience. Adequate price and slightly above average AYCE sushi. I would return.

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    Vivian W.

    We walk into this restaurant for lunch after we arrived Montréal, then we got know it is all you can eat style for 16.99 $ for lunch. Ordered through iPad which is very convenient, and the food came with great presentation and also pretty fast. The waiter is also efficient and polite. We had a wonderful meal.

    Tuna poke
    Morgan H.

    I was craving sushi and Japanese food while in Montreal and decided to order from Taiyo. I had the tuna poke bowl which had cucumber, japanese pancake and avocado over a bed of sushi rice. The bowl also had a sweet, mayo-based sauce also coated the rice. The tuna, cucumber and avocado were very fresh and high quality. I did not care for the sauce and wish they had the option to remove or substitute this mayo based sauce for the more traditional soy-based ponzu. It was very overpowering and sweet; I was glad it did not cover the the fish and vegetables. The rice was soft and well cooked but unfortunately overpowered by the creamy dressing. Overall, the fish and vegetables in the bowl were tasty, high quality but the sauce was not very good. I think the price was on the higher side for poke bowls as well. I would try some of their other sushi though for the quality fish and cuts.

    逸伦

    The best sushi à vonlonte in Montreal! Plz come here and enjoy your meal! And, I hate sushi st-Catherine :( And! Sushi st-denis!

    Dragon eye roll, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, tropical roll
    Stefanie R.

    We went there for sushi. It was very average. Even the edamame was under-seasoned. The ambience and service was good. Avoid the toilets late into the opening hours though. Seems no one is cleaning throughout the day. Not gonna go back. There are way too many other, and better options in Montreal for sushi.

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    Very nice management and employees. The restaurant is clean, food is good and it is fairly priced. Our favorite neighborhood sushi stop!

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    Bloom Sushi

    Bloom Sushi

    4.6(56 reviews)
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    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.

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    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!!

    We had been asking around for the best sushi in the downtown Montreal area for some time and…read moreeveryone 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.

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    Ryú

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    4.4(5 reviews)
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    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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    Kazu - Chicken Skewers.

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    4.3(753 reviews)
    2.8 kmVille-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.

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    Vegan sushi is a hard thing to pull off but bloom does it with ease. If you get the service menu,…read moreyou will leave happy, full, and satisfied. I know this is something people always say but i genuinely did not taste the difference when they had mock salmon rolls. I also loved the fried dumplings and soup. Fresh ingredients and unique flavours. It doesn't get too crowded but I would still recommend a reservation. The restaurant is also very well decored and the tone is so warm and inviting.

    **Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly**…read more Vegan sushi is always high on my list because I can't find it where I live. Most places are a let down, but Bloom was nothing but spectacular! They did an excellent job on flavors, textures, and sauces - it is so much more than your basic avocado roll! My favorite part of this place - they have 2 Omakase Experiences that are offered, and NOT everyone at the table is required to order. We did the Regular Omakase Experience between 2 people and it was a great way to taste all the popular items and then filled in with a la carte options. Regular Omakase Experience: (1) Edamame - Opted for this instead of Miso Soup (2) Crispy Gyoza - Perfectly crunch and paired very well with the almond butter-kimchi sauce (unexpected good!) (3) Mangoo - excellent flavors (4) Orenji - excellent textures (5) Rock & Roll Spicy - the apple in here was unique and delicious (6) Kamikase Somon - the texture of the vegan salmon was not for us (7) Avocat - similar to an avocado roll (8) Brownie - very rich and dense, wasn't for us. A La Carte Options: (1) Arancini - their sauce made this extraordinary (2) Mr.Crunch Roll - If you're not a truffle fan, this may not be for you (3) New Delhi - pakora meets sushi PS: Make a reservation. While there wasn't a wait, it was still a busy restaurant for Friday dinner.

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