Located in Old Montreal under the magnificent Hôtel Place d'Armes, the Kyo takes us on a journey into a relaxed but lively atmosphere that reminds us of the conviviality of Japanese culinary traditions. Our menu is a mix of must-haves and house creations that will surprise you, cooked with fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
Our Specialties
Sushi, Sake, Sochu and traditional dishes such as the Kushi Yaki, Ramen and more fried specialties.
Amenities, services & more
We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
Kyo Bar Japonais is praised for fresh, beautifully presented sushi and a wide range of dishes from sashimi to wagyu and takoyaki, with flavors described as vibrant and well balanced. The vibe is warm and stylish in Old Montreal, blending intimate ambiance for dates with a lively energy that makes evenings feel special. Service consistently earns praise for being attentive and knowledgeable, with staff guiding guests through the menu and helping with sake and cocktail pairings. Many diners describe occasions from Valentine’s nights to anniversaries as memorable, thanks to thoughtful touches and smooth pacing. While the quality and atmosphere shine, some guests mention the price and portions as high and a few experiences of crowding or slower service on peak nights. Overall Kyo Bar Japonais is regarded as a standout choice in Montreal for sushi and Japanese dining, offering reliable excellence and a festive, refined experience.
I had the Gourmand special & thoroughly enjoyed it. A prix fixe meal, it included an appetizer, soup, & two mains (one grilled entree & one sashimi/sushi entree). The food was superb, flavourful, & while not an overly large amount of food, it was very satisfying. The menu had an extensive selection of standard izakaya entrees as well as sashimi/sushi offerings.
The service was attentive, the staff were friendly, & the food came promptly but not too soon. Overall, I found no fault with reservation. I would strongly recommend a reservation though as the place really filled fast after about 7:00 PM.
Mar 25, 2026
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Probably the best sushi iv'e had (Unagi Roll)
Sat at the bar & was served by the bartender Tony, super nice guy & great conversation. Definitely recommend this place!
Nous avons ete manger sur un coup de tête & nous n'avons pas ete decu du tout. Ont a essayer le menu découverte afin d'essayer un peu de tout les dumpling au wagu etais excellent les sushi & le poisson etais super frais. Très belle ambiance notre serveur etais tres professionnel & nous a bien accompagner tout au long des services.
We got the 30 piece Maki chefs special, & the calamari for food, & a Kyoto Fizz, & Taiyo. We loved everything. Both of us got to try all of the sushi, & there were no misses. The sushi was fantastic, a large variety, of tuna, salmon, cucumber, crab, & shrimp with avocado, seaweed, rice, & more. The calamari was amazing too, perfectly crispy & fried without too much. It had a deep, exquisite flavor too. The drinks were the'worst part' but they were still good. Just expensive, as is typical for cocktails though. Our server, who's name we missed, was great too. We discussed things to do in Montreal, the jazz fest, other restaurants we'd recently visited, & more. His love for Montreal & the food scene here was evident & reflects great on Kyo too. Overall, it was a great great time
Mar 2, 2026
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Nous sommes allés au Kyo pour notre soirée de Saint-Valentin moi & ma copine, ayant reçu un certificat cadeau pour cela. Ce review provient d'un client qui ne mange jamais dans ces braquettes de prix, autant pour dire nous n'aurions pas pu y aller sans le certificat cadeaux, donc nous étions particulièrement excités. Je dirais que notre expérience était en majorité positive, mais des points importants étaient fâcheux. Nous avions prix le 30 makis choix du chef à 65$ & ils étaient bons...mais très cher pour une qualité correctes, rien d'exceptionnel vraiment. Mais le moment un peu irritant étaient quand nous avions commandé le tataki de thon par la suite de nos sushis, & qu'on nous a apporté un tataki de boeuf. Les erreurs ça arrive, mais le serveur fit un commentaire insinuant que c'était notre erreur...alors que ma copine est pescovégétarienne (ne mange pas de boeuf, porc ou poulet). Finalement le tataki se présente mais, pour 23$, ils étaient franchement moyens, baignant dans une mayo épicée, on ne goûtait que celà vraiment. Ça n'en valait pas le prix, mais cela est mon opinion. Mais le staff était gentil en majorité & nous ont bien guidé dans le menu malgré ça.
Je dirais donc que c'était une expérience plaisante, mais trop cher pour la braquette de qualité que nous avons eu.
A great restaurant with some fantastic dishes & beers! Ed, Jacob, & Jesse all served us throughout the night & they were fantastic to speak to as they provided great recommendations for drink & food, along with great conversation.
The beers being opened tableside & poured was a level of service I haven't experienced in quite some time from a restaurant. It was greatly appreciated. Being a vegetarian, Jacob recommended the Yami Yami roll that was one of the best sushi dishes I have ever had, hands down. The spicy edamame, miso soup, & vegetarian dumplings were all amazing choices as well. They weren't overfilling or overpowering in quantity & seasoning, respectively.
The Hitachino beers were all so good & a great way to compliment the dishes if you enjoy beer with distinct flavor profiles. Normally, I'm only used to Sapporo as my home province has very little offering in the way of Japanese beer. The Hito White, Lager, Damidami, & Red Rice were all so unique but complimentary to the food. The taste was quite noticeable but subtle at the same time; each one was in its own way fantastic. I cannot emphasize enough how well they paired with the food that was served. I truly respect a restaurant that can elevate the experience by pairing drinks so effectively with the food.
The entire restaurant is beautifully laid out. It felt like the prohibition met rustic-modern, & had a baby. It really provided a wonderful atmosphere to spend the evening so close to attractions like the Notre Dame Cathedral & La Grande Roue!
J'ai toujours bcp apprécié ce resto & leurs sushis. Que ce soit en personne ou par service de livraison. Hors, ce samedi soir de fin janvier, j'ai été très déçue de ma commande via Uber. Sushis pas frais, peu de poisson, tempura graisseux & collant. Bref, expérience culinaire décevante pour 150$.
Very very bad quality sushi, I eat sushi throughout Montreal, & I think this one was the worst. They overcharged & gave very bad quality fish. Very disappointing.
Kyo bar Japanese is among the highest-rated sushi restaurants in Montreal. However, personally, I found the sushi extremely bland & did not enjoy the food at all.
The service, on the other hand, was impeccable. I'm not sure if it was an off day, but based on my experience, the sushi really did not meet my expectations.
Excellente expérience au restaurant Kyo ! La cuisine était sublime. Nous avons pris le menu dégustation à 120 $ - conseil : ne mangez rien avant, c'est très copieux. Les sushis & sashimis étaient délicieux, tout comme les dumplings dans leur sauce, les crevettes au caviar, la morue noire qui fond dans la bouche & le dernier plat (boeuf braisé avec queue de homard & légumes). C'était excellent, mais nous n'avions plus de place… nous avons même pris le dessert pour emporter !
Merci à Julien, notre serveur, pour son service attentionné & sympathique. Je recommande sans hésiter.
Jan 3, 2026
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The service was extremely slow for a 3pm. I asked for no wasabi & I had wasabi on my plate. They forgot our miso soups so the soup arrived cold. We had to ask twice for soy sauce at a Japanese restaurant & we waited a while to get served. The sushi quality was mediocre.
I love dining out in Montreal. I think it's my favourite Canadian city for its dining scene. I can see why this place is so popular: really amazing location in a vibrant area, cool atmosphere, very personable & professional staff, always poppin with people. It is the cool place to be.
It has lots of great Japanese dishes. The noodle dishes were great, the wagyu beef dumplings were some of the best dumplings I've ever had. The desserts were outstanding.
But honestly I've tried a lot of sushi all over North America & the sushi here is very average. It was by no means the highlight of the meal.
But nonetheless, we enjoyed our evening & meal very much.
Note: I dined here July 11, 2025. This is a late review.
The transition between Elizabeth to Tristan was like God serving me the best plate of sushi I ever had, & then Jesus coming down to serve me another plate of sushi that shocked me to my core. Both servers made the experience amazing & I cannot recommend it enough!
