Jun I specializes in Japanese culinary traditions, emphasizing high-quality seafood and precise preparation techniques. The menu features a wide selection of signature sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls that prioritize fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. Guests encounter diverse textures and aesthetics through carefully plated appetizers and main courses inspired by traditional Asian cooking methods. The minimalist interior design supports an atmosphere focused on the technical delivery of raw fish and seasoned rice. Each dish showcases consistent attention to detail regarding slice thickness, temperature control, and the integration of seasonal garnishes. The establishment remains dedicated to serving authentic flavors while maintaining a standard of technical proficiency that defines contemporary Japanese cuisine. This commitment to culinary accuracy ensures that every plate reflects core regional values within a structured, focused, and efficient environment.
Jun I is widely celebrated as a premier destination for sushi in Montreal, offering an exceptional dining experience marked by fresh, high-quality fish and beautifully presented, flavorful dishes. Many guests praise the omakase menu for its artistry and variety, highlighting the skill of the kitchen in delivering consistently delicious nigiris and creative rolls. The service is frequently described as warm, knowledgeable, and professional, often enhancing the overall atmosphere, which many find perfect for intimate date nights or special celebrations. While some diners mention the premium pricing, the consensus remains that the level of culinary craftsmanship and the vibrant, lively environment make it a highly recommended spot for those seeking an authentic and memorable meal.
We felt a bit forgotten seated at the end of the bar. Maybe short staffed that night? We were not asked about next drinks, water wasn't poured when finished, etc. The creativity & quality of the food we received (chose the 70$ chefs choice) was underwhelming & we expected more from this restaurant relative to what we've heard about it. We were greeted very well, but once seated it felt like we were an inconvenience or an after thought. Our waiter did not provide any context or history about the restaurant & as it was our first time, we thought that might come up, but there was never the opportunity to converse about it. Unfortunately not a great first experience. The martini was excellent however !
Eating here is an experience over time, exploring your taste buds with a huge variety of sushi & other dishes with super fresh ingredients both local & from Japan. Each had a beautiful delicate balance of flavour, & the presentation was spectacular. The pace of dishes was perfect, leaving you with time to savour everything. Incredible sake choices that balance out the meal as well.Every dish was raved about at our table of 4. Service was top notch; you can see the staff are very well trained & attentive. Chef Juni is very personable & so creative.
Nov 25, 2023
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Loved this restaurant. My husband & I each took the tasting menu. At first I was hesitant because the first 4 services are served in one plate/bowl for us to share. Quality & taste was good though. Sushi is excellent. Dessert too. We reserved seats at the bar thinking we'd be able to see the chefs prepare (open kitchen) but there is none if that.
I’m not a person that ever leaves reviews but JunI was so spectacular I simply had to. Very friendly & attentive waitstaff that know what they’re talking about when asked about the products. They deliver each item with an entire description & breakdown so you’re not left guessing. Highest quality fish & drinks. The chef himself personally comes out to every table to ensure they had a quality experience & to ask about the night. 10/10 spot.
Very friendly & attentive waitstaff that know what they're talking about when asked about the products. Highest quality fish & drinks. The chef himself personally comes out to every table to ensure they had a quality experience. 10/10 spot.
Le meilleur resto de sushi à Mtl. Juni un très grand chef. Il nous offre une grande variété de poissons de qualité toujours délicieux. Un régal pour nos papilles.
Le service est excellent & l'accueil chaleureux.
On y va depuis 20 ans & on est épatés à chaque fois.
On est reçus comme des rois.
Les poissons sont extrêmement frais. L'omble chevalier, le bar rayé, l'oursin, le caviar de saumon: délicieux.
Nous aurions aimé qu'il soit spécifié quels makis sont cuits; on aime moins.
Le saké froid est très bon, & assez doux pour ceux qui aiment moins, le cocktail Paloma à base de tequila est surprenamment bon.
Le Mille crêpes est un choix sûr. La glace à l'oursin assorti d'un filet d'huile est audacieux mais... sans danger.
Le service est un peu long & il faut faire ses propres choix. L'«Assortiment du chef» est banal, mieux vaut se lancer.
Souper d'anniversaire de ma conjointe. Tout était parfait. Avons commandé l'omakaze (choix du chef) qui inclut 3 entrées & un plat de 15-20 sushis, tous excellents. Service efficace & aimable. Nous y retournerons plus souvent !
We ate here last night & overall enjoyed the entire meal. The kitchen staff is very talented & it is obvious in the output. They generally showed better than the front of house. We decided to order the omakase menu as the best way to try the most dishes & get a sense of the restaurant.
Here is the menu we had last night:
Asari kinoko
Palourdes, jus de palourde, tomates, fenouil, pleurottes royales, huile de poireau.
Clams, clam juice, tomatoes, fennel, king oyster mushrooms, leek oil
A fantastic little starter course served with a small bowl of marinated daikon radishes. The clams were perfectly cooked. It seems a bit weird to eat tomatoes this late in the season.
Hotate crudo
Pétoncles kobujime au gin Ungava, betteraves jaunes, vinaigrette au yuzu, huile de coriandre
Ungava gin kobujime scallops, golden beets, yuzu dressing, cilantro oil
This was my wife's favorite course. I loved it too. The scallops were delicious. The flavors complemented each other well. I felt the cilantro was a bit overbearing in the dish. (& yes, I do like cilantro)
Shiromi
Poisson blanc du jour mariné au shio koji, courge musquée, babaganoush d'aubergines asiatiques, myoga
Shio koji marinated white fish of the day, butternut squash, Asian eggplants babaganoush, myoga
I like this dish quite a bit. But I wish the wait staff had explained all the components rather than just dropping it at the table after saying it was white fish with eggplant. The chef is far more poetic in his wording & it would have enhanced the meal to see the eggplant was an Asian version of babaganoush. Reading it today, I now have a better picture of the dish & that would have added to the experience.
Tako
Pieuvre marinée au sel de Kombu & grillée, radicchio, piments shishito, pommes de terre, choux de Bruxelles, suprêmes d'orange, sauce yaki & ail noir
Kombu salt marinated & grilled octopus, radicchio, shishito peppers, potatoes, brussels sprouts, orange supreme, yaki & black garlic sauce
This is another course where the wait staff could have better explained the dish rather than simply drop at the table with only a few words. Black garlic was never mentioned & it is a key ingredient. It was a fantastic use of Fall ingredients. Bravo to the chef.
Omakase de Junichi San
Assortiment de nigiris, sashimis & makis : 15 mcx / personnel
A very nice selection of beautiful seafood presented well. We added uni & were thankful that our main server explained the difference between the taste & textures of the west coast versus east coast uni (oursin) choices. The tempura roll with a sort of salmon tartare on top was out of this world - the kind of dish I would have eaten a second plate of. The hand roll served alongside was incredible too.
I forget all the components of the dessert. Overall it had a very beautiful fall feel to it. The apples & salted caramels were great. My only complaint would have been to have fewer flavors competing for attention by my palate. I like fewer flavors & allow the ones present to shine more brightly. But I am nitpicking.
PROS: great food, beautiful dining room, good staff.
CONS: I mean this as constructive criticism to the dining room manager. The service does not match the quality level of the food. Service was done a bit too fast with plates being brought the second after we finished one course. I hate being rushed through a tasting menu. I want to savor every flavor & relax. I wish they had printed a copy of the omakase menu & left it at the table if the wait staff is unable to describe all the nuances of the dish when presenting it to us. So many descriptions were left out. I also wish the server would pour less when refilling our glasses - but that is a personal preference.
