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.
Nous avons soupé à cet endroit. La nourriture était excellent & le service était courtois & rapide. La serveuse avait une belle attitude. Le restaurant était plein par contre, un peu de difficulté à discuter avec nos invités vu qu'il y avait bcp de bruit. Cet emplacement convient plus à une jeune clientèle.
Wow!!! The food is incredible. We had chicken wings, wagyu gyoza, edamame, shrimp tempura, buruzu sushi, yaki udon, yuzu donuts. Everything was so tasty & we loved the chicken wings so much we ordered another round. It was very hard to pick a favourite but if I have to pick, it was the yuzu donuts...bit size & the yuzu flavour worked great with the sweetness & heaviness of donuts, perfect balance! Oh, one more thing, the cocktails we ordered were also excellent...Korunbu & Yugarita...very easy to drink & not very sweet, perfectly balanced.
This is definitly my favorite sushi restaurant in the old port ! Always fresh & tasty, the staff is very helpful & nice ! We asked for special desserts for a special occasion, & everything was done perfectly. We also had some complicated dietary restrictions, & it was very well handled. If you don't know what to order, simply order the chef's special, you won't be disappointed! I highly recommend trying this amazing restaurant !
Sep 12, 2025
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Had a great experience at this restaurant; nigiri & rolls were perfect, drinks were delicious & our server Annikat was polite, attentive & very professional. Would definitely return again!
Super restaurant, merci a William & son equipe pour ses recommadations (le plateau 30 makis & ses donuts au yuzu incroyable) je recommende & j'emmene mes amis des que possible!!
Kyo is expensive, but worth going for a celebration or special occasion! I've been there three times (twice for dinner & once for lunch) & always had a positive experience. The lunch options are definitely more limited, so I'd recommend going for dinner, if you can.
My favourites are the'snake' sushi (8 pieces), pork gyoza, & plum wine tasting - expensive, but truly delicious & enough to split with one or two people. If you've never been & want to get a bit of everything, I found the chef's choice makis to come with a nice variety, there's something for everyone!
I've also had the'temptation' (5 pieces) &'furaidomaki' (6 pieces) sushis, which were good but nothing special like the'snake.'
If you're going for dinner, make sure to have a reservation!!!
Sep 6, 2025
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Kyo Bar, c'est validé. Tout était hyper bon, le service allait à la vitesse lumière alors que le resto était blindé, & mochi sur le gâteau, après qu'on ait rabâché 10 fois à notre serveuse que leur sauce était incroyable, elle nous a offert un pot à emporter. Queen. 👑
Seuls hics : les toilettes sont pas vraiment le spot Pinterest de l'année, & le tataki de boeuf aurait pu passer un coup chez le boucher pour enlever un peu d'épaisseur. Mais à part ça, rien à dire ! 🙏🤌👏
First, I have to say the food & drinks are awesome! 🍣 The cocktails were great, & the dishes were so good. No complaints there at all.
?But, I ran into a few things that were just strange. For one, they have a weird menu rule: if you miss lunch, they only have a small menu with almost nothing to choose from. It seems like a bad idea for a popular spot, & I think that's why it was so empty when we got there.
?Unfortunately, our waiter seemed really distracted. He brought our drinks without straws & forgot to bring them when we asked. Later, he also forgot to bring us chopsticks & napkins for our main meal. We had to ask another waitress, & she was so nice & brought everything in just seconds-she was a real lifesaver! Our dumplings also took over 40 minutes to arrive, so it felt like our waiter just forgot to place the order. 😩
?The place itself is very clean, & all the staff looks neat. But honestly, the bad service really hurts the experience from the great food. I hope it was just a bad day for them.
This Japanese restaurant is located near the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, which is very convenient for travelers like me. I checked the Google rating before going in, but unfortunately, I was a little disappointed.
I ordered the curry pork & yakiudon, but the taste didn't quite meet my expectations. The tempura was very dry & didn't look appealing at all. The server didn't seem very attentive either, which affected the overall experience. Also, the washroom is located downstairs, which might not be convenient for everyone.
Aug 31, 2025
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A fun & cozy izakaya bar. The kaarage chicken was an absolute winner. Crispy, crunchy, moist inside, & has a delightful slightly spicy warmth. Perfectly done japanese fried chicken that pairs well with Asahi beer. The gyozas weren't so perfect, drowning in a Thai sweet hot sauce. The curry chicken sauce was flavorful & popping but the chicken was was ordinary, slightly over cooked, there wasnt anything to dip into the curry sauce so we ordered a bowl of rice to accompany. The sushi was surprisingly good. We ordered califonia rolls, & it arrived with sweet tamago, unexpected & yet delightful sweet touch. We also ordered a rainbow roll, that was also good.
Sono stata a mangiare una sera, durante una vacanza con la famiglia. Cibo davvero ottimo, bella atmosfera e ambiente curato. Consiglio, se il tempo lo consente, di chiedere uno dei tavoli fuori: il locale è molto frequentato e all'interno tra musica e chiacchiericcio il volume può diventare alto. Personale cortese e disponibile, un po' distratto a volte nel servizio. Abbiamo trascorso una bella serata, esperienza positiva!
