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SAKURA

Downtown
4.5$$
OPEN12 pm - 2 pm, 5 pm - 8:30 pm
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SAKURA Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

SAKURA serves an extensive selection of Japanese cuisine centered on traditional preparation techniques and fresh ingredients. The menu features a diverse range of sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls crafted with precision to highlight the natural flavors of the fish. Hot kitchen offerings include classic tempura, savory noodle soups, and grilled teriyaki dishes that provide a comprehensive look at regional Japanese cooking. Guests navigate a variety of nigiri options alongside complex signature rolls that emphasize textural contrast and aesthetic presentation. The interior space maintains a functional layout suitable for focusing on the culinary details of each platter. Efficient service ensures that plates arrive promptly, keeping the emphasis strictly on the ingredients and the standard of preparation expected from authentic sushi establishments found across the city.
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5★
76%
4★
10%
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4%
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11%
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Reviews for SAKURA

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (200+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
76%
4★
10%
3★
4%
2★
11%
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Review Summary

Sakura is widely regarded as a quaint, authentic, and traditional Japanese dining destination that offers a nostalgic, old-school atmosphere reminiscent of the Showa era. Many guests praise the delicious quality of the food, particularly the bento boxes, sukiyaki, and sashimi, noting that the service is often friendly and welcoming. While the establishment is frequently described as a hidden gem with a cozy, comfortable environment, experiences can be inconsistent. Some patrons have pointed out concerns regarding pricing, portion accuracy, or the quality of certain menu items like the poke bowl, and occasionally mention that service speed or responsiveness to feedback could be improved. Despite these mixed remarks, the restaurant remains a long-standing favorite for those seeking a comforting, authentic Japanese culinary experience in a unique, retro setting.
Page 1 of 5 - 46 Reviews

Très bonne adresse pour manger des sushis frais dans un cadre typique. Le combo soupe/tempura/salade, plat principal & dessert est vraiment parfait. Les sushis sont délicats & très frais. Tout était délicieux. La serveuse est aussi d'une grande gentillesse.

Jul 6, 2026
on Google

Went to Sakura multiple times in recent years & always loved the food & attentive service from the original owner & chef. It is in my experience the most authentic of Japanese restaurants around.

Jun 6, 2026
on Google

Service is always pleasant. The prices are fair & the food is good.

Jan 27, 2026
on Google
3.0

Nice atmosphere & a comfortable dining environment. The food was decent but fairly average. A few sushi rolls arrived already falling apart, & the salad in the set menu had quite a lot of dressing.

Service during the meal was friendly, though the food took a bit longer than expected. When we mentioned our feedback at checkout, there was no acknowledgment or apology, which was a little disappointing. Overall, a pleasant place, but there is room for improvement.

Jan 25, 2026
on Google
5.0

Really good place, good service, nice food. The sukiyaki is really delicious, me & my friends had a great night! Definitely recommend this place, an we will go there again!

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

lovely place & nice staff. a bit pricey, but you pay for amazing quality. everything is made to order❤?

Oct 22, 2025
on Google

Long live to Sakura ! Love this place, friendly service & chef, i cant wait to come back!

Oct 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

Hidden gem, low key old school authentic Japanese restaurant, I've been here twice, both times were great. Great service too.

Oct 1, 2025
on Google

My new favorite Japanese Restaurant!!! So so authentic brings me back when I travelled japan. & it was so cute because an old grandma was the one who made the food, her name was Momo-san if I'm not mistaken. The food was amazing & the quality of the food is superb!! Serving is really great for the price you're paying!!! The staff are so so polite & very souriant!! :))) will def tell everyone to visit this hidden gem!!!

Sep 10, 2025
on Google

Quaint Japanese restaurant about 350m from the Bell Centre. It's located on the 2nd floor at the intersection of Stanley & Cypress so there are some stairs to climb. It's right next to the Italian restaurant & the signage isn't as obvious so you might miss it. Had the Bento du jour, which was quite generous in its servings. The fried tofu was pretty good, & the teriyaki salmon was a good serving served on a bed of rice. It came with 3 pieces of sushi & 4 California rolls that were very good. I enjoyed the small spring roll it came with as it was a different flavour to the fish pieces. The tempura was nice & light & the skewer of teriyaki chicken was very flavourful. Not shown in the picture but also included was a bowl of miso soup, salad & a dessert that included a scoop of green tea ice cream & a cup of hot green tea. Pretty good value bento box! Super friendly older lady was serving everyone & I was surprised they weren't busier. I wasn't sure how big the bento box would be so ordered a spicy salmon roll & 2 pieces of spicy tuna, both were great!

Aug 12, 2025
on Google