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 offers a lively, stylish atmosphere in Old Montreal where guests enjoy fresh, authentic Japanese dishes that are beautifully presented and full of flavor. The menu runs from sashimi and nigiri to wagyu gyoza, takoyaki and generous bowls, with many dishes praised for balance and quality and tasting menus that showcase the kitchen's skill. Service is widely appreciated for its friendliness and knowledge, with staff guiding guests through dishes and drink pairings and handling dietary needs with care. While prices can be high, the overall experience is memorable and the restaurant is ideal for celebrations or a special night out, with reservations recommended on busy nights.
Kyo bar never disappoints! My partner & I always come here to celebrate our anniversary because the food, service & atmosphere are always incredible. The sashimi & pork belly are to die for!
The servers were so attentive & kind despite the restaurant being completely packed.
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.
Nov 19, 2025
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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!
Excellent good! Sushis were very delicious (took the rainbow & buruzu). We also shared the beef skewers, takoyaki, & chicken gyoza. Everything was good! Small portions (more like entrees) so you'll have to buy multiple plates to get your fill.
Nourriture super bonne, service zéro, qualité du menu zéro. Tu dit au serveur produits vraiment pas bon, réponse ouii effectivement il sont pas bon…….. Tu dois demander le serveur pour te faire servir….
2 visites, 2 fois la même qualité. Fini pour moi. Désolé.
Oct 25, 2025
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Pour notre première visite à Montréal, nous avons trouvé un vrai bijou ! La nourriture est absolument délicieuse, du dressage au goût, tout est parfait. Elizabet nous a donné d'excellents conseils & nous avons vraiment bien dîné. Une adresse de qualité que nous recommandons sans hésiter ! ✨🍣
Yakiudon was soaked in sauce & way too salty. Chief choice sushi was just bunch of Japanese American fusion rolls. Grilled pork belly is more like extra salty Chinese hong shao rou. Oyster tastes nothing but fishy.
Karaage was on point though. Not the best I've had but was cooked the way it should be.
Not much food option for kids as most dishes are spicy.
Overall we had a nice evening at Kyo Bar. However, the place is very popular & was very crowded with many people waiting in the entrance area (thankfully we were not seated there). Also the service was doing its best but everything was quite slow or rather untimed. My main dish arrived way before my boyfriends & then the bottle of wine we had ordered arrived as very last (when I had already nearly finished my main). Food was good & tasty but menu describing the dishes was at times a bit misleading.
J'ai invité des collèges de travail, nous étions au palais des congrès. Qualité de la nourriture extraordinaire & services très accueillant.
Tous mes collègues m'ont demandé quand allons nous retourner au Kyo!
