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.
Excellente expérience de A à Z. Nous y avons été pour la St-Valentin & la nourriture était exceptionnelle. Chapeau à Julien également pour son service!
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.
Feb 17, 2026
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Enjoyed a great dining experience at Kyo. Really happy with our choice to come here & try a variety of dishes & drinks. Every bite was excellent, great quality beef & the fish/sashimi were the star of the night. Worth the price for our special occasion.
Après nous avoir fait part d'un problème informatique qui a fait en sorte que notre commande pour emporter ne pouvait être honorée, la directrice nous l'a remboursé & nous a offerte leur menu spécial afin que notre Saint-Valentin ne soit pas perdue. & le repas était divin!
Très bon service de Emma!
À l écoute & connaît ses cocktails!
La nourriture est excellente & raffinée, une belle expérience culinaire!
Merci à Louis pour nos verres étincelants 😉
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!
Feb 11, 2026
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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$.
Feb 1, 2026
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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.
Jan 27, 2026
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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.
Overall a very enjoyable time here. The food was priced well & we were able to try a lot of different things. Some of the Maki rolls were just so so in terms of flavour, but all of the fish seemed really fresh. Our server was really friendly & checked in with us frequently despite how busy it was that evening. The only negative thing of note is that they initially had us seated right near the front door before we asked to move. People were trying to squeeze behind us & it was pretty cold... I'd just consider removing this table of I were the restaurant .
