Fleurs & Cadeaux se définit comme un établissement japonais dynamique spécialisé dans les sushis artisanaux roulés à la main et les profils de saveurs authentiques. Le menu privilégie des ingrédients marins frais préparés avec une technique précise pour mettre en valeur les textures naturelles et les subtilités saisonnières. La clientèle découvre une sélection rigoureuse de nigiris et de sashimis qui souligne la clarté des poissons de qualité supérieure associés à un riz vinaigré assaisonné. Cet espace fonctionne comme une destination dédiée aux amateurs de savoir-faire culinaire traditionnel axé sur l'intégrité des produits importés du Japon. L'environnement intérieur facilite une interaction directe avec le processus de préparation, en maintenant une attention stricte sur l'équilibre entre la présentation esthétique et la substance culinaire. Chaque élément reflète une adhésion rigoureuse aux techniques fondamentales de la culture sushi classique.
Fleurs & Cadeaux est largement reconnu comme un bistrot japonais incontournable à Montréal, apprécié pour son atmosphère intime, sa musique entraînante et ses plats d'inspiration izakaya savamment préparés. De nombreux clients louent la qualité exceptionnelle et la fraîcheur des sashimis, le canard vieilli au miso riche en saveurs, ainsi que le menu dégustation créatif, soulignant souvent que manger au bar pour observer les chefs en action enrichit grandement l'expérience. Bien que le service soit fréquemment décrit comme chaleureux, compétent et professionnel, certains convives ont rapporté des irrégularités, notant parfois des délais pressants, des attitudes impersonnelles ou des portions jugées petites par rapport au prix. Malgré des avis partagés sur le processus de réservation et le rapport qualité-prix, l'établissement demeure une destination hautement recommandée pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience culinaire unique et de grande qualité dans le quartier chinois.
Tous étaient délicieux. Nous étions 5 & nous avons demandé à notre serveur Louis de nous proposer des plats. Les commentaires de notre groupe ont été unanime. Meilleur resto à découvrir & à revenir.
Disclaimer: This review is more of a 3.5/5 star than a 4, but I'm giving it a 4 because I would actually still come back just for the sushi.
Pros:
1. Sushi was terrific. Some of the best in the city. & that includes the rice as well, which was phenomenal.
2. The meats were also A1. Though, I hope they weren't cooked sous-vide (that method is being phased out because of microplastic contamination) but I have a suspicion they were. Owner, feel free to confirm. Either way, excellent.
Cons:
1. Seating at the bar (if you're lucky not be facing a literal wall) is uncomfortable for longer than an hour.
2. Plates came out at random. Meat, then sushi, then noodles, then meat, etc. Insulting to the sushi in my opinion.
3. This is one of those devious sharing-plate restaurants that lets you easily rack up a big bill with only a couple of drinks & a few sharing plates without really noticing the total until you get the bill. Caveat emptor. But either way this style of restaurant is fading away, people are tired of sharing & overpaying for small portions.
4. The steak, for example, is far too good to be served on its own without any accompaniment. It's seems really silly. It's a sneaky way to rack up another $30 charge just to get to taste a few slices of beef. But it was good.
5. Some dishes were not well balanced, like the paprika noodles. Extremely cloy in the mouth. The ice cream suffers the same problem: overpowered. It's as if whoever is tasting the food in the kitchen is a heavy smoker or drinker because those dishes were not balanced whatsoever.
6. Last but not least, Fleurs & Cadeaux is peak'Montreal service'. Cold & ironically unfriendly, as if they're doing you a grand favour by letting you in. Fake smiles that disappear the moment they turn away, & they won't bother asking if you liked your food or how the evening is going. Also, a restaurant of this caliber shouldn't let staff dress in tattered Value Village. Again, that classic'ironic' Montreal service that just makes me cringe. This isn't unique to Fleurs & Cadeaux, it's just endemic to this city.
In short, despite the lack of good service & comfort & some issues with some of the dishes, this place cares about quality especially when it comes to the sushi.
This place was perfect in every aspect except for the host, who didnt really make us feel welcome. I normally dont care about this stuff, but this is a MUST for me in the service industry, ESPECIALLY if the food is michelin Bib Gourmand quality, which in my opinion it is!
Très bon & prix raisonnable! Souper convivial au bar pour 2. Malheureusement, le service était impersonnel & mécanique (plus précisément le maître d'hotel & la serveuse; la suiteuse était sympa, la seule qui souriait en fait!) avec cette impression d'être de trop comme client. C'est dommage, car le service chaleureux est une expérience que les clients aiment vivre d'habitude.
The best way to describe this place is'pretentious', from the staff to the cocktails & down to the meals. Menu is confusing at first sight but you get barely any help from the waitress - almost looking down on me for not being familiar with the meals. Cocktail was rancid. The'vegetable of the moment' was just a blanched piece of broccoli in cold water. Is that a joke? Having sesame sauce right next to it doesnt'elevate' the dish. Pretentious. 45$ for, more or less, a pokebowl wasnt worth it either. Udon spicy pork basically tasted like some sort of pistachio italian ragu - not japanese at all. But what do you expect from a japanese restaurant that doesnt employ any japanese cooks in the kitchen? The only thing this place is good for is an instagram picture. Super overrated.
Great service with next level attention to detail. Food was out of this world, with thought that went into the last little detail. Fun atmosphere & av great crowd.
Waitress talks too fast, stressed us out!!! reminded us that we had two hours & when we didnt order the 5 plates she recommended & could order later, out came a pushy sentence that we can do with our 2 hours what we want. Sounds like she was upset with us?
Utterly sublime! The service was perfect, the atmosphere terrific, & every dish superb. The tantan udon is among the tastiest bites I've enjoyed in a very long time. Please open an Edmonton location ...
