Jun I understands the essential factor: offer high quality Japanese cuisine. Their talented chef, who uses her passion for culinary art and new trends, and the freshness and delicacy of the food leave no doubt on the reputation of Jun I. The marriage of styles harmonizes with an impressive wine list and a nice variety of saké. In addition, a tasting menu is available so you can sample a little bit of everything. Enjoy a unique experience in a warm and intimate setting at one of the largest Japanese tables in Montreal.
Overall, Jun I is described as a premier sushi destination with exceptionally fresh fish, standout uni and omakase that many reviewers rate as among the best in Montreal. The atmosphere is frequently praised as lively yet intimate, with warm and attentive service that adds to the experience, though a few reviews note slower or uneven pacing at high prices. Many guests highlight creative dishes and careful preparation, such as expertly prepared nigiri, sashimi and seasonal courses, and some call it the best sushi in the city or even Canada. A minority mention that some courses can be over spiced or overly salty and that portions or value may not fully match expectations given the price, while others report consistently excellent quality across the menu. In sum, Jun I is viewed as an impressive, high end sushi experience ideal for special occasions, with caveats about price and occasional service pacing.
Menu dégustation à 95$ : très bonnes découvertes gustatives suivis d'excellents sushis qui fondent en bouche !
Très bon service, bonne vibe générale dans le restaurant.
Je recommande
Excellent service & nourriture raffinée. Le prix n'est pas donné mais ça vaut la peine de payer pour un sushi exceptionnel. Cela fait plus de 20 ans que je me paye ce luxe quelques fois par année car ce restaurant vaut le détour. Merci à cette équipe du tonnerre.
Amazing sushi, as always. The staff is well informed & impeccable in their recommendations. Could not recommend the restaurant enough. I long for the days when you could sit & watch the master of their chefs preparing the meals
We had the omakase & was really underwhelmed by the experience. I have had omakase around the world & this was the first time I've had to share dishes with my dining partner. The portion sizes were small but ok for omakase I guess, but for 2 people to share a tiny 2 oz portion of black cod was both awkward & comical. I rather you charge me a little more & give me a proper dish on my own. Very weird plating choice, especially coming out of a pandemic. I dined here today with my cousin, but if I was taking a client out it would have been really weird to share those tiny dishes. The flavour & actual dishes were pretty good. The whelks with apples had a nice balance of acid & sweet. We really enjoyed the grilled octopus & nori paste. Smokey & full of umami. The black cod was well cooked but really tiny. The dessert was delicious, seasonal strawberry & rhubarb with a nice light sabayon. But the worst part of the meal was the sushi. Really disappointed. Aside from a pretty good tuna roll, everything else was just blah. First of all, I would not expect Maki rolls & creamy stuff on a omakase menu. I was expecting high quality sushi nigiri. Some of the creamy mayo stuff crab & scallop & some fried sushi roll was just gross. The fish was not sliced uniformly. Service was ok, friendly but not very intuitive. I had finished my beer after second course & was going to order more saké. But server didn't ask about another drink until we were halfway done the sushi course, by then I said forget it, not spending more money here. I had high hopes for this place & there were definitely some winners but overall was underwhelming & would not go back or recommend.
Jun 4, 2022
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Toujours un de nos restos chouchous ! J'adore leurs oursins en provenance du Québec & ceux en provenance du Japon! Leurs saké, les sushis & la fraîcheur de leurs poissons... tout est bon, élégant, réconfortant!
Nous y retournons régulièrement.
Great dinner at Jun I. My husband & I did the Omakase & all the appetizers listed were beautifully presented, wonderfully flavored & delicate, & had a great balance of flavors. The chef's choice sushi/sashimi/nigiri portion had good sized portions of everything. I was almost too full to finish, but we did it! The wait staff were friendly, funny, & personable. We had a wonderful time & hope to be back again one day.
May 19, 2022
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Haven't been back in a little over a year, I remember it being much better. Might not return after this trip. Sushi was still good, other dishes not as much. Service was bad.
Jun I is the best sushi restaurant in Montréal - everything is perfect, the service, the atmosphere, &, of course, the food - sushi is simply divine, but don't forget to try their desserts, which are as delicious as they are beautiful!
Best shashimi anywhere in Montreal, you won't find better sushi anywhere.
Family run & always friendly, knowledgeable service.
Make your reservations early as it is a popular place.
