Sushi Okeya Kyujiro

Wow just wow. If you're looking for an omikase experience look no further just do it. I believe it's one of the first if not the first traditional omikase's in montreal. I had no idea! It's about 25+ dishes and every single dish has the level of attention and detail to wow you. You won't be disappointed. It's a total performance from start to finish. Can't wait to go back.

Okeya Kyujiro beautifully combines art, ritual and a delicious meal. Yumi warmly greeted us for our lunch reservation and provided us with information on each dish. My personal favourite was the crab but each course was expertly prepared. Perfect for those who want to taste delicate flavours that pair well with the raw fish and let it shine. We had a fantastic experience overall and hope to return soon!

This was a truly one-of-a-kind experience with an omakase of unmatched quality. Each dish was crafted like a show, and being able to watch the chef prepare the seasonal ingredients right in front of us was absolutely mesmerizing. It is rare to find a place in Montreal that captures the true essence of Japanese cuisine so authentically and goes so far beyond expectations. There were moments throughout the meal that were so moving they actually brought me to tears. The restaurant was filled with others celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, and it is easy to see why—this place is truly something special. I cannot recommend this gem highly enough.

This restaurant is a true gem that we didn’t expect to find in Montreal. We are a group of Japanese Taiwanese visitors who reside in California who have visited many high end Japanese restaurants in our life (many cost way more than this meal), yet we truly cannot say any exceeded Okeya in the selection & quality of food, the thoughtful service and the performance they put together. Everything was creatively weaved into a well designed and balanced fine dining experience that entertained both our palate and mind. The dinner was a 28 Kaseiki course meal, with interesting details and ingredients demonstrated (sorry to keep it vague as I am trying to avoid spoilers). Even the hand picked fruit was the best cantaloupe and mango we have ever had, IN MONTREAL!!! I want to add that the beer and sake they chose for us were spot on, and they did a great job with the last minute adaptation to the group of 4’s individual preferences. We immediately booked to come back in two days for their 15-course lunch. Book ahead of time as the seats are quite limited.

Pioneers of theatrical omakase in North America. Came in for the lunch omakase this past weekend. Walked into a dark room, the counter hidden behind heavy blinds. Once everyone was seated, the blinds rolled up with the loud, sharp clack of hyoshigi (traditional hardwood blocks). There weren't many performative beats after that, and since conversation with the chefs wasn't "allowed" (you communicate through the servers), the silence actually helped. It pushed all your attention onto what was happening behind the counter. The meal itself, though, didn't match what I expected at the price. Outside of the kegani (Hokkaido hairy crab), there wasn't much in the way of unique selections across the course. The neta was solid, but for a place that strictly adheres to Edomae traditions, the flavors weren't as concentrated as they should've been. I could still taste moisture in some of the fish. A few of the fatty pieces and skins never got torched either, so the kin medai and saba came off a little flat. There was also a mismatch with the shari. They used larger-grain Sasanishiki, which usually pairs beautifully with fatty cuts (and I loved it on its own), but against neta this restrained, the rice felt texturally too assertive.

Please be warned that we went on a Saturday night and it was 300$ per person without tax and tips. If you can see past that price, then you can truly enjoy a magical culinary experience at Okeya Kyujiro. Almost everything we experienced this evening was phenomenal to me. We were greeted politely as soon as we entered the restaurant, the waitresses offered to take our jackets and showed us our seats. Once all the customers had been seated, the chefs introduced themselves and started cooking spectacularly in front of us at a incredibly fast speed. Throughout the night, we enjoyed 30 different dishes that were all presented wonderfully and they each had their charm. Most of them had remarkable flavours and amazing creativity. The variation of texture, flavours and temperature was truly an exceptional experience. Of course there were some of the dishes that were less enjoyable, but they were still beautiful to look at nonetheless. My favourite part is definitely the flawless balance between the rice, the fish with the sauce and the amount of wasabi. Each ingredient goes so well together and there's nothing overpowering the other. Everything is in harmony and elevates the sushi experience to another level. While you wait for the next course to be served, you get to enjoy the presentation of the ingredients and seeing them being cooked right in front of you. It's a wonderful spectacle and it felt like I was watching the chefs cooking in an artistic fashion. I also really enjoyed how the waitresses came beside us to personally describe each dish as we were about to eat them. They were always smiling and friendly while also staying polite. They were also attentive to details, wished the people who were celebrating their birthday a Happy Birthday and they even brought out a piano to play us a birthday song. Seriously, both the food and the service was first-class. Finally, I can confidently say that I was pretty full after tasting 30 different dishes and it was truly a wonderful experience.

What a memorable experience on Rue de la Montagne! Each bite was a true work of art, showcasing exceptional technical skill. The attention to presentation is simply remarkable. I particularly admired the delicate slicing of the tuna nigiri, which melted in your mouth. It's rare to find such quality and attention to detail here in Montreal. I highly recommend this restaurant to all lovers of fine dining.

As a Japanese person, this dinner really took me back home. Beyond the quality fish, whose provenance was explained by the servers, it was lovely to enjoy flavours I miss from Japan, like yuzu, kinome miso and momiji oroshi. They were paired thoughtfully with each fish, enhancing its flavour without overpowering it. And because it was an omakase, I was able to try varieties I wouldn't normally order on my own, which I appreciated. The chocolate in the matcha dessert was a little stronger than I prefer, but the tea ceremony at the end balanced things out nicely. Overall, a memorable evening. I'd be curious to see how the Kyoto location compares!

I went there to celebrate my partner's birthday, and she loved it! It's an authentic experience you won't find anywhere else. They fully deserve their Michelin star; I highly recommend it!

Delicious food. Amazing service. Calm atmosphere for lunch. Top omakase. I recommend it.

Amazing presentation, meal, and service. Excellent and would recommend.