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.
Service started great but slowed down & it was hard for us to get our bill at the end. Everything else was exceptional as always, delicious food & drinks
Bonjour, je ne laisse jamais d'avis sur le web mais puisque vous me le demandez, j'ai été très déçue de notre service à la table. Les sushis étaient délicieux, mais le serveur nous faisait sentir de trop. Aucun sourire, air blasé & dégoûté de son travail. Heureusement, nous avons pris cela en riant car ça aurait pu gâcher notre repas. J'ai laissé un pourboire de 15 % en pensant que ça montrerait notre insatisfaction mais je le regrette, j'aurais dû ne laisser que 10 %. Évidemment un mauvais service crée une mauvaise ambiance de restaurant. C'est bien dommage.
Dec 2, 2023
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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 !
Très bon service cordial & efficace
J'aurais dû retourner le plat de bourgaults qui étaient trop carbonisés, c'est mon erreur
Les autre plats étaient succulents particulièrement la morue noire & le tartare de thon
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.
One of our colleagues has to leave early & he requested to the restaurant to pack sushi for take-away when that sushi was served. A gentleman of the resto kindly prepared a nice package of sushi with a pair of chopstiks. The treatment so sweet.
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.
Diner was absolutely delicious ! You can tell the fish is super fresh & you get your money's worth. Loved the waiters & their attention to details (never had to ask for anything). Good music & happy to see options of tasty non-alcoholic drinks as well. Overall great experience, will come back FOR SURE !!
We had the best experience, service was above & beyond, the fish was buttery & so incredibly fresh (we had the sushi moriawase). The matcha dessert was a winner, as well. We can't wait to come back. Deserves all the hype & more.
Très long comme service, pleins d'erreurs de la part du serveur (donne eau plat au lieu de pétillante / servir un verre de vin au lieu de bière/ il nous pas donner les serviettes humides pour les mains/ dépose deux assiettes de service par personne/ menu découvrir spécifiant qu'on préfère les makis ont nous a servi que des sashimis). Facture très élever pour ce que nous avons a l'habitude.
Ce restaurant est mon restaurant préféré, nous y sommes aller une bonne dizaine de fois & c'est le pire service que j'ai eu.
