Best Japanese Restaurants in Montreal (May 2026)
23 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated May 6, 2026
Top Best Japanese in Montreal
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitano Shokudo |    |
4.8 ★601 reviews | Brussels Sprouts, Sashimi Platter | 143 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2T 1N9 |
| 2 | Yokato Yokabai Ramen |  |
4.6 ★5,398 reviews | Classic Tonkatsu Ramen, Chicken Ramen | 4185 R. Drolet, Montréal, QC H2W 2L5 |
| 3 | Jun I | |
4.5 ★1,063 reviews | Uni, Gindara | 156 Av. Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2T 2N7 |
| 4 | Sushi Okeya Kyujiro | |
4.9 ★513 reviews | Wagyu, Fatty Tuna | 1227 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z2 |
| 5 | Yakitori Hibahihi | |
4.7 ★108 reviews | Buta Bara (Pork Belly Yakitori), Momo (Chicken Thigh Yakitori) | 6580 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2S 2M3 |
| 6 | Sushi Nishinokaze |  |
4.9 ★77 reviews | Omakase Menu, Tuna (various cuts) | 5400 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S1 |
| 7 | Momo par Christian Ventura | 4.7 ★3,417 reviews | Omakase, SOS Sushi | 3609 R. Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L6 | |
| 8 | Kazu | 4.7 ★2,573 reviews | Okonomiyaki, 48-Hour Beef Bowl (Bol de boeuf 48 heures) | 1844 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3H 1M1 | |
| 9 | Fleurs et Cadeaux Restaurant | 4.7 ★2,132 reviews | Tasting Menu, Miso-aged Duck | 1002 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2Z 1K6 | |
| 10 | Jatoba | 4.6 ★1,808 reviews | Bluefin Tuna Sushi, Crispy Rice Cake Sushi | 1184 R. du Square-Phillips, Montréal, QC H3B 3C8 | |
| 11 | Sushi Hidden Fish | 4.6 ★1,772 reviews | Nobunaga, Nigiri | 1233 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1Z2 | |
| 12 | Saint Sushi Plateau | 4.6 ★1,569 reviews | Sashimi with Apple, Michael Jackson Roll | 424 Av. Duluth E, Montréal, QC H2L 1A3 | |
| 13 | Tsukuyomi Ramen - Mile End | 4.5 ★1,762 reviews | Miso Ramen, Chicken Karaage | 5207 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S4 | |
| 14 | Maiko Sushi | 4.5 ★1,700 reviews | Pizza Sushi, Chef's Specialty / Chef's Creations | 3339D Bd des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 1Z8 | |
| 15 | Neotokyo | 4.5 ★1,454 reviews | TanTan Ramen, NeoTokyo Mazesoba (Brothless Ramen) | 425 Av. Viger O RC-001, Montreal, QC H2Z 1W5 | |
| 16 | Umami Ramen & Izakaya | 4.4 ★1,558 reviews | Karaage, Matcha Cocktail | 6660 Rue Clark, Montréal, QC H2S 3E7 | |
| 17 | Tri Express | 4.6 ★1,135 reviews | Sushi Pizza, Salmon Tartar | 1650 Avenue Laurier Est, Montréal, QC H2J 1J2 | |
| 18 | Mikado | 4.5 ★796 reviews | Dumplings (Gyoza), Scallops | 399 Av. Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2V 2K3 | |
| 19 | Ramen Nakamichi | 4.4 ★859 reviews | Kara-Age (Korean Fried Chicken), Yuzu Chicken Ramen | 5329 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1S5 | |
| 20 | Château Maneki | 4.5 ★698 reviews | Sushi Hot Dogs, Tiramisu au matcha | 740 Boul Crémazie E, Montréal, QC H2P 1G2 | |
| 21 | Nama Omakase + Sushi Restaurant | 4.7 ★409 reviews | Omakase Menu, Hokkaido Scallops | 425 Av. Viger O Suite RC0002, Montreal, QC H2Z 1W5 | |
| 22 | Kazo Ramen Mont-Royal | 4.7 ★269 reviews | Creamy Tonkotsu Ramen, Yuzu Ramen | 23 Avenue du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2T 1N4 | |
| 23 | Motto Handroll Bar | 4.7 ★100 reviews | Scallop Handroll, Hokkaido Uni Handroll | 473 R. Saint-François-Xavier, Montréal, QC H2Y 2T1 |
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