"Chef Junichi Ikematsu is arguably the OG of Montreal sushi chefs. His Mile End restaurant has been a model of consistency since 2005, nabbing him some rare five-star reviews from local critics along the way. Expect an upscale ambiance with sushi to match, though next-door Ôkini (a side project Ikematsu launched in 2020) is perfect for something more grab-and-go." - Ivy Lerner-Frank, Valerie Silva