Sushi Okeya Kyujiro

So uh... I haven't reviewed this marvelous experience since the first time I've gone back in 2023 and the second time in 2024, so here ya go. Both experience was an amazing experience for both me and my partner. Seeing the chefs preparing everything right in front of us and making sure that we are consuming (to both me and my partner) probably the highest quality of fish possible was amazing. We tried the lunch service the first time, and then the evening service the second time. Taking about 1h-1h30 for the former and about 3h for the latter, time flew by in the blink of an eye as you are just seated and enjoying the show and the great feast. Wish I could say more, but don't think I got enough words to explain the experience. To experience at least once if possible!

I had the privilege of coming here as a surprise on my birthday. It was such an amazing experience. The food was incredible to say the least but I think the chefs and the wait staff are what stood out to me the most. Not only were we graced with the presence of the owner and headchef himself, every single person in the staff maintained the highest level of service. Throughout this entire experience, they made sure that everyone could see what was essentially a performance in the kitchen and the wait staff explained every single dish as they were passed out. I got a sweet little surprise birthday wish from the staff that made me tear up. Overall I would definitely recommend it if you have the opportunity.

Our omakase experience at Okeya was nothing short of spectacular. Having the honor of watching such a talented 寿司職人 (sushi shokunin) at work, meticulously crafting each piece in front of us, was mesmerizing. Every dish, over 20 courses in total, was a masterpiece, showcasing the freshest ingredients and impeccable technique. The quality of the fish was exceptional, transporting us straight to Japan with every bite. Each course was thoughtfully prepared, highlighting the purity and natural flavors of the seafood, while the presentation was equally stunning… an extraordinary level of precision and artistry. Beyond the food, the entire experience was immersive and intimate, making it more than just a meal, it was a journey through Japanese culinary excellence. The attention to detail, the seamless service, and the passion of the chef truly set this omakase apart. If you’re looking for an unforgettable sushi experience, Okeya is a must. Every dish tells a story, and every bite is a testament to the dedication and skill of a true sushi master.

Sushi Okeya Kyujiro was an incredible experience. The moment we stepped in, it was as if we were in Japan. The staff were amazing throughout the entire evening. I felt well taken care of. They had extensive knowledge about the omakase chefs and the dishes they served. The food I was served that evening was out of this world. Every bite was created with such care, and I found myself feeling so grateful to be able to experience so many different foods and textures after every service. It was so good that I felt like I could no longer eat box sushi anymore. Overall, I will 100% visit again. I'm excited about the next experience they have in store.

We enjoyed Okeya Kyujiro as much as the reputable omakase restaurants we visited in Japan. While it cannot match the mastery and consistency of the latter, it makes up for it by the high number of courses, the large variety of ingredients, the animated ambiance/theatrics and enthusiastic service. Without a doubt the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Montreal. Highly recommend!

Incredible experience from the setting to the amazing experience of watching the team work and the food be prepared. The food was unquestionably the best sushi experience in my life so tasty and fresh but also very complex in the Flavor and some surprised me so much. Highly recommend was amazing in everyway. I would add more photos but don't want to ruin the surprise although I'm sure they change there menu and even if u see it you will still be satisfied.

Impeccable omakase experience. The chefs here are talented, the waitstaff were incredibly attentive and each course delivered so much flavour. Every creation was fresh, beautiful and authentic with every bite. Truly, a special experience.

I loved the last visit for my birthday dinner so tried the brunch this time For the volume and the variety of food, the dinner is more enjoyable IMO Both time, the presentations, cleanness and the service are impeccable The best Omakase restaurant in town The bathroom with a Washlet is a plus👍

Okeya Kyujiro is hands down the best sushi restaurant in Montreal! It's a haven of authentic and traditional Japanese cuisine, a rare gem in a city where most sushi spots are not owned by a Japanese chef. The seats are very limited, so be sure to make a reservation ahead. Yes, it's a bit pricey. But trust me, it's worth every penny. Okeya Kyujiro is more than a culinary experience, it's an actual show! I was also impressed by the profile of our waiter, who was at least fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Japanese. If the Michelin Guide team came to Montreal, their restaurant deserves a star just like its Vancouver counterpart. In essence, Okeya Kyujiro is more than a restaurant; it's an immersive journey through Japanese attention to detail, indulging all the senses. Perfect for a date!

if you've seen the documentary "jiro dreams of sushi". This is the trend started by Jiro in a subway station in Tokyo. The customer comes in and the chef serves him a tasting menu of sushi items and other small bites. Omakase sushi experience. This is the first one of it kind in Montreal. 275$ per person. Arrive on time, dinner starts on time if you're late you miss out... As we arrive they take our coats and get us seated, instructions are given about phones and pictures, no flash and silent phones. we are seated around a rectangular u shaped bar, we were 11-12 but it can seat 15-16.The open kitchen behind the bar is curtained, when dinner starts the drums roll and the curtains rise slowly, the show is about to start. The whole meal is an experience, an orchestrated dance of balanced service with attention on detail and precision. the meal lasted two hours, and service flowed never stalling. it was never rushed but before you know it, it was over. And you pay and leave, no lingering... it's a bit rigid and structured. I very much enjoyed the experience as a whole, though the food, some of it was amazing, some were just ok, and then a few i din't like... though at 28 servings, it's practically impossible to please everyone on every dish. A matter of taste and opinions, the cooking was on point and the ingredients were fresh and of high quality. I have posted pictures of every dish below, and a small impression of each dish... marked with * to *** depending on how much i liked the dish. Mostly the one * is because I don't like the ingredients or dish not because it wasn't good. A few dishes got no star hihi. Dicon and mollusk: nice contrast in texture * Chawanmushi with crab: soft and subtle and sweet crab flavour *** Bonito sashimi: like tuna but firmer * Trumpet fish: good texture * Japanese hairy crab: crab is delicate and sweet ** Yellowfin maguro: soft texture melts in your mouth ***** best dish Fish roe wrapped in shiso fried: like the shiso, fish roe weird * Belt fish carpaccio with turnip: mild flavour sweet broth * Uni two ways: love uni but nothing new here ** Black cod white ginger root: very subtle seasoning, good contrast *** Golden eyed snapper: good texture *** Mackerel in vinegar: Don't like mackerel * Amberjack Shabu shabu kampachi: good fish nice sauce ** Fried lobster with hidalgo citrus: good contrast, fresh lobster, nice subtle citrus flavour, delicate and refined *** Sea weed broth miso soup: good miso, again just miso * Fluke with monkfish liver: expected a good contrast, but didn't get it * Miso and black bean and cucumber: Looked simple tasted really good *** Japanese sweet potato with butter: rich, sweet, comforting and satisfying *** Torched Hokkaido scallop with miso: smokey flavour, nice contrast and well seasoned *** Otoro tuna: so good *** King salmon wrapped in Japanese raffish: nope, vinegar was overpowering, did not like... Wagyu mustard seed black salt: well seared, too bland * Donburi salmon otoro rice bonito flake wasabi: nope, fishy roe, fishy salmon, didn't like the contrast... Salt water eel with roasted sesame seeds: Love eel, the roasted sesame really made this fly *** Tamaro with white fish: soft texture but too sweet, fish was lost * bone broth ramen with gold flakes: just broth and ramen. bold uncrowded flavours, deep rich broth and perfect noodles harmonize, unexpectedly amazing, and that's saying much since I don't like ramen that much *** Matcha opera with Crown melon: Meh, the crown melon supposedly costing 100$ per fruit, was unimpressive, maybe I didn't get a good piece, matcha opera cake and cream layers too dense * Matcha tea: serve ceremonially, not a fan of matcha * The most memorable was the yellowfin tuna nigiri, perhaps the best piece of sushi I've ever had. favorties are the Lobster, black cod, eel with sesame, ramen, torched scallop, chawanmushi, and miso black bean cucumber. I would go back, for special occasions... nice experience. The menu changes periodically.

The best Omakase in Montreal is worth traveling for. The service is awesome. It is beautiful theatre atmosphere. I will go back again.

One of the best meals of my life. Impeccable service, incredible ingredients, unmatched skill, and an elegant setting. This was the best omakase experience I have ever had and cannot wait to return.

They say on their website that "the show" will begin promptly. They're not kidding, this is a culinary show! The entire evening was thoughtfully designed and impeccably executed. We were greeted on the 'red carpet' outside. Upon entry, the "curtain" surrounding the preparation area is closed, so it does feel like entering a theatre before the show. The sake selections are limited but of high quality. The show begins with a sung prayer from the culinary team behind the curtain, setting the stage for what is to come. What follows is dish after delicious dish of top-notch ingredients prepared well. I also appreciated that the team is serious, but not stuffy. To quote a friend of mine, they take what they do seriously, but they don't take themselves seriously! It was also delightful when one of the chefs played the violin to serenade a person celebrating her birthday. The executive chef joked, "yeah, I can do that, too." I can't remember the names of everything we had, but I did take lots of photos! I would love to return; it was worth every penny.

Resto Okeya Kyujiro, located at 1227 de la Montagne, is the first Japanese Omakase restaurant in Montreal! Omakase translates "I will leave it up to you" (I.e. the sushi chef) to cater an astounding 20+ course sushi dining experience using the finest ingredients. The restaurant seats on average 10 people around the chef's station to truly experience how each dish is prepared as it comes to life. Each dish comes from a particular region of Japan and has a deep history interwoven in it. There are two services available for reservation including a lunch and dinner service. It is suggested by the restaurant to reserve one week in advance especially for weekends. The whole experience lasted around 3 hours. Cost: per person ~200$. The menu I sample consisted of: (source: Resto Okeya Kyujiro -menu rotates seasonally or based on available ingredients): Sawara warayaki(Spanish mackerel, smoked with straws) Whelk shell, white radish, Japanese taro Chawan-mushi(steamed eggs, horsehair crab) ****** Shimaaji(striped jack) Kinmedai(goldeneye snapper) Gindara saikyo-yaki(black cod, white miso, pickled ginger) Tempura with Shirako Uni(sea urchin) Amaebi(sweet shrimp) Battera(pressed sushi of mackerel) Akami zuke(red part of tuna, marinated in soy sauce) Hirame(Flounder),monkfish liver Otoro(most fat part of tuna) ******* Morokyu(cucumber, wheat's miso, black bean) Tempura with lobster with Sudachi(japanese lime) Aradashi miso soup (base of shellfish, fish bone) Wagyu beef from Miyazaki Rice with baby snapper, ikura(salmon roe), fat tuna, bonito freaks Anago(salt water eels) Tamago(japanese omelette) Seafood ramen Mont-blanc with crown melon, kaki(persimmon) Matcha Definitely one of my top fine dining experiences in Montreal !

This is not an all you can eat sushi buffet experience, so set your expectations accordingly. You'll leave full but not stuffed to the gills. Entire thing was a fab performance. I don't care much for loud music to be honest, and it was a little off putting before the show started but the rest of it was excellent. They show the food before they cook or prepare it, the dishes were all tiny amazing bites, so varied, full of flavour and care. I'd absolutely come back. At $275 plus tax plus tip, it's not a casual dinner, but a night out with a show. Don't plan on having any deep or long conversations with friends because you'll be too busy eying what they're doing; this is not the place for that. Everything was delicious. Some bites more memorable than others but none that were disappointing. The gold leaf in the ramen was unnecessary but I'm against gold leaf in foods in general as it's wasteful and excessive in my opinion. Ends in a matcha tea ceremony, don't touch the cups until everyone has been served.

It is definitely an experience at Okeya Kyujiro. This review is only for their omakase brunch. There is an option for an omakase dinner. It starts promptly at 12:30pm. Seating only fits around 10 but when I was there, I think there was only my party of 3 and another party of 2. There were two servers that provided instructions on how to enjoy the meal and also explain each item of each course. It was a 15 course meal (not including the tea service at the end). At first you might not think it'll be filling but as you progress through each course, you do start to get full. The menu changes by season. Overall, I think it's a really nice leisurely experience to have. Omakase isn't for everyone and it's definitely not an all-the-time meal.

Where in Montreal can you enjoy an Omakase experience, which literally means 'I leave it up to you' in Japanese, where the chef selects and serves seasonal specialities? A few places, but will it be 'Washoku' and delivered in a theatrical atmosphere with artistically choreographed movements? Note: Washoku 和食 is another word for Japanese cuisine Where 和 means 'Japan' or 'harmony,' 食 means 'food' or 'to eat'. While we wait for the pandemic to subside and ate allowed to dine-in again, you can sample some of the harmonious and balanced cuisine of Owner Chef Takuya Matsuda, chef Hachiro Fujise, sake sommelier Kuniko Fujita and many more from of the Okeya Kyujiro team such as Chef Aiko. Omakase Kaiseki Bento Box: - Grilled Lobster with Sea urchin - Grilled Black Cod with Saikyo-miso - Wagyu Beef Kado-Maki (華道巻き) - Sunomono (季節のフルーツ仕立て) 'Seasonal fruit with crab and scallop' - Nishime 'Simmered root vegetables' - Edomae Style Bara-Chirashi (Edomae style egg, Bluefin tuna Toro, Salmon roe and Seasonal fish) - Today's Tempura (shrimp and seasonal vegetables) Note: Only 10 kaiseki are made per day to ensure consistent quality. First come first served! Orizime Sushi Bento Box: 18 pieces of sushi including - 6 kinds of Omakase Nigiri. At the time, we tried Anago (freshwater eel), Bluefin tuna, Kinmedai, Shima-Aji Striped jack, Sea urchin and Salmon Roe. - Pressed Sushi - Fotomaki - Toro Taku (chopper Bluefin tuna) - Kampyo (dried gourd roll) - Edomae-style omelet Both options are available for takeout starting this Friday at the grand opening!

Doesn't say what time they're open until. When you call, the automated answering service they are using says, 'If you know your party's extension, press 1, to use their directory press 2, to speak with the operator, press zero. When you press zero, it says it's not a valid extension. So you have to hang up and call back, and when you do, press 2. When you do that, it gives you a very long message in which they tell you the fastest way to get a response is an email, but the email may not be responded to for several business days. The only way to make a reservation, is with another app called OpenTable. And they state it takes several months. Run away, stay away.

I've tried tons of omakase restaurants in San Francisco and SoCal and other states as well but this is the only place that gave me the best traditional performance. I'm glad that they still keep the formal traditional way to welcome, serve, and goodbye. I took my mom here for her bday and it was more than what we expected. All the fresh ingredients, extreme professional service and attitude. Special thanks to the two chefs and three incredible employees. Arigato gozaimasu ka.

Best sushi in Montreal and in the top 3 restaurants I've eaten at in the area, hands down. Incredibly fresh, delicious meal. It's quite expensive (200$ fixed price menu per person) and they do not sell alcohol. It's a unique experience. All customers come in and eat at the same time (maximum 12-15 people per sitting, 2 sitting per nights). The 'show' part of it was perfect in my eyes - exciting to watch, while not too over the top. The pacing at which they gave us the food was just right. I can't wait to be back and introduce more people to it! Bravo! Note: You need to make a reservation for this - and it tends to be booked way ahead of time, so plan ahead!

One of the best meals I've ever had in my life. The entire experience was amazing -- the service, the presentation and, most importantly, the food. Would come here over and over again if I could.

J'ai eu une très belle expérience chez Okeya. Vous devez d'abord confirmer votre réservation à la porte et ensuite vous entrez dans la salle (il y en a juste une) où tout le monde s'assoit autour de la cuisine ouverte. Vous avez le choix de boissons alcoolisées ou non, mais j'ai choisi de boire du thé chaud à cause du temps froid. Lorsque tout le monde est assis, les rideaux se lèvent et vous assistez à de l'art culinaire. J'ai pu goûter à 24 services différentes : les textures et les saveurs sont variées et c'est une expérience que je n'oublierais pas aussitôt. Les poissons étaient très frais et le bœuf wagyu fondait dans la bouche. Le rythme du souper était adéquat, les plats se succédaient sans avoir de longue pause, donc c'était agréable à manger. La soirée se termine avec une cérémonie de thé : très authentique comme expérience. Je le recommande si vous avez les moyens puisque c'est quand même 220$ par personne et notez que le menu change à tous les soirs selon les produits disponibles au marché.

A beautiful, new Omakase restaurant at the heart of downtown Montreal. I've ordered the OMAKASE KAISEKI. It's currently one of the two meals which are being served by the restaurant. OMAKASE KAISEKI contained the following dishes: * Grilled Lobster, Grilled Black Cod with Saikyo-miso * Wagyu Beef Kado-Maki * Sunomono (Seasonal fruit with crab and scallop) * Nishime (Simmered root vegetables) * EDOMAE Style Bara-Chirashi (Edomae style egg, Bluefin tuna Toro, Salmon roe and Seasonal fish) * Today's Tempura (shrimp and seasonal vegetables) The quality of the fish is outstanding and each dish is an explosion of unique flavours. They are currently making a very limited amount of dishes per day, so it's recommended reserving your order early. Also please note that the dishes contained in the meals are subject to change on a daily basis, since it's an Omakase (Chef's choice).

Very good sushi done the authentic way unlike most sushi places in Montreal. Brings me back memories of Japan. Due to Covid restrictions I could only get takeout, bit will surely return the the dining room is open.

It was very good, and very interesting. Food freshness is excellent and a lot of their ingredients are imported from Japan. I loved the experience. However I felt they kept insisting about having brought that fish or that watermelon from Japan, as to justify why they were charging us $250 per person. But I didn't feel blown away as, and I don't want to sound like a snob, I had better in Japan. I will likely go again as the experience was great and it's closer to my home than Japan. It's worth the price if you are looking for this kind of experience (and the food was delicious) and it's great to have such a place in Montreal.

Best sushi in Montreal hands down. That sums it right there.