Reviewers consistently praise Bistro Japonais Furusato for delivering authentic Japanese cuisine with fresh fish, generous portions, and a warm, casual atmosphere. The menu covers sushi, sashimi and maki along with hot dishes like katsu, karaage, takoyaki, agedashi tofu, miso soup and comforting bowls, with several items described as delicious and satisfying. Tendon is noted as returning to the menu and described as delicious. Sushi and sashimi receive frequent high marks for quality, with mentions of yellowtail, fatty tuna, uni, and well prepared nigiri. Several comments highlight the broth in dishes like katsudon and the overall consistency of flavor across visits, with some calling it among the best in Montreal. Service is repeatedly described as amazing, friendly, polite and attentive, even on busy nights when reservations are full. Prices are considered reasonable for the quality and experience. Overall, the reviews depict a beloved, reliable destination for authentic Japanese cuisine in Montreal, celebrated for warmth, authenticity and ongoing quality.
This has to be hands-down the best japanese restaurant I've been to. It has a nice, casual atmosphere. The service was amazing, very polite & sweet staff. Everything was clean & well maintained.
Now for the food: for starters, we got takoyaki dumplings with tofu in broth. Absolutely delicious & fresh. We got the Katsu (porc cutlet) rice bowl (nice portion) that came with miso soup. Finally, the karaage (fried chicken). Best fried chicken I've had.
We finished that off with a assortment of sushi, & let me tell you they dont skimp on portions. I've been looking for a place that serves big chunks of fresh fish & that's what we got (yellowtail, fatty tuna, tuna) with salmon roe, tuna maki, & uni (sea urchin). Just Absolutely amazing. We also got two beers each.
I'm very happy to have visited this amazing spot, & I wish all the best to the family & staff that run this place. They should be very proud.
Reccomend for anyone who wants to enjoy a delicious authentic Japanese meal.
We had a really great time here. It was quite a busy evening & they accommodated us even we hadn't made a reservation. We love the warm atmosphere & great authentic food. Really happy that we had authentic tempura
Feb 1, 2026
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The best & most authentic Japanese food in Montreal by far.
I typically order multiple appetizers when I come here, as there is a wonderful variety. I recommend:
- agedashi tofu (the standout menu item, better than any I was able to find in Japan)
- spicy eggplant
- korokke
- grilled fish (especially if the yellowtail cheek is available)
The katsudon is also very good, in large part due to the broth. The broth used here is consistently amazing.
I've been coming to Furusato for over a decade & was devastated when they closed during covid. It's a blessing they've returned & I hope they'll be open forever.
The vibes are immaculate at this place. on one hand i want them to flourish, but in another i want to gatekeep this local gem all for myself! food are nothing like the japanese commercial you find downtown; everything tastes fresh & authentic. (personal favourite the tofu dish)
Petit resto japonais discret, qui mise avant tout sur ses plats plutôt que sur le décor. Le service est attentionné, les plats simples mais goûteux. On va y retourner pour essayer les sushis. Le fait que la majorité des clients sur place étaient des Japonais en dit long sur l'authenticité de ce qu'on nous sert. Très bon rapport qualité prix.
A friendly & casual restaurant serves authentic Japanese dishes. It's not a fancy & chic place like the ones in Old Montreal or in Plateau, & I hope it stays like that way! The menu lists classic Japanese dishes with fairly reasonable price. Their sushi is so good - it's not just the freshness of the ingredients but also the way they prepare the rice. There are so many sushi restaurants in Montreal yet most of them (even the fancy & expensive ones) seem to have hard time making the sushi rice properly, which is a huge disappointment for a native Japanese like me. Furusato never fails & always makes me happy when I have the first bite of their sushi. Other dishes are also great but haven't tried all of them because we always go for their sushi :) The chef & the servers are so humble which also gives you a sense of an authentic Japanese restaurant in Japan. Furusato-san, please stay as you are!
Finally, real authentic Japanese dishes available in Montreal! Each meal is prepared by the owner; a Japanese trained Chef. His Japanese wife, also owner, ensures everything is done to perfection! Having been to Japan many times, this is the real taste of Japanese food!
I am so happy to have discovered this gem, all the 5-stars reviews are with reason! Finally an authentic, Japanese-led Sushi place where you get amazing quality for a very fair price. Yes, it won't win any interior design awards but if you care about authenticity, delicious food, this is the place to be.
Sep 19, 2023
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This is the rebirth of the original Furusato on Bleury, & it's every bit as good. Chef Akira-san brought his magic along, & somehow even the staff & locale capture the same authenticity & pure joy of deceptively simple dishes exquisitely prepared & unpretentiously presented. It's not a place you bring someone you want to impress - unless that someone can recognize the work of a genius chef in his own natural environment.
