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.
Wonderful Japanese restaurant. Got here late (~10:15pm). Kitchen closes at 10:30pm, so perfect for a late dinner. Maki platter was excellent. Recommend having it with their warm Sake. Atmosphere was cozy & elegant.
May 13, 2026
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The cocktails, mocktails & food are all great. We loved the 10 pc chef's sashimi, 10 pc chef's maki, vegetarian spring rolls, & particularly the tataki sake. The matcha colada, Taiyo, fleur du Kyo, & eclat rose were all delicious as well. They were easily able to accommodate a gluten allergy. Service was good.
Je trouve dommage qu'une personne seule ne puisse pas commander le menu dégustation. Mis à part cela, l'ambiance, le service & les plats étaient très bons.
This was a 5/5 Japanese cuisine experience here in Mtl & super close to where we were staying. 3 of us including a toddler ended up here for dinner & they had the perfect table with a high chairs for my child ready to go as we showed up. The food was delicious. We ordered quite a tasting menu, which included aome dishes like udon yaki, tataki, skewers, edmamae, spicy Salman sushi, karage chicken & a heaping extra of pickled ginger slices. Thanks for hooking us up with that. The wasabi tasted fresh & it was super good!! A great place to dine in for dinner & the atmosphere was quite the vibe.
May 3, 2026
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I went here with my girlfriend & we tried the tasting menu. We're both big foodies, so we had high expectations, & honestly, it didn't disappoint at all. Every dish was well thought out & full of flavor. The service was great, friendly, attentive, & not over the top. The ambiance was also really nice, comfortable & perfect for a relaxed evening.Overall, we had a really good experience & would definitely come back.
My friend & I were so excited to eat here as the reviews seem amazing & the pictures looked incredible.
But overall we thought the food was mid & expensive for what it was. We ordered gyoza, the 7 pc sashimi & 15 pc chefs choice sushi. Nothing special about it tbh… This place was pretty disappointing considering how highly it's rated. However the atmosphere was pretty cool & the decor was nice.
But other than that, we wouldn't come back
Je suis allé au Kyo récemment & encore une fois, l'expérience a été excellente du début à la fin.
La nourriture était vraiment délicieuse, mais ce qui s'est surtout démarqué, c'est le service. L'équipe était attentionnée, professionnelle & extrêmement accueillante. On se sent bien accueilli & il y a un souci constant de s'assurer que chaque détail soit parfait, sans jamais être trop présent.
J'y retournerai!
Apr 29, 2026
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A great date night place.
Very chic , food was amazing.
Service staff was very good & explained well the Kyo concept.
Definitely réserve ahead, place was packed but reservations are early available a few days ahead...
Parking is a bit of an issue but it is always the case in the old port of Montreal, as a suggestion- just keep in driving on Saint-Antoine west to the court parking lot...only a few steps away .
Warmly recommended place.
Unbelievable food, service, & atmosphere. I was attending a conference in Montreal & happened upon this restaurant & I was very grateful that I did. One of the best food experiences I have ever had! I deferred the food recommendations to Kathy & she did not disappoint with both her selections & service.
The first recommendation was the Gindara Saikyo Yaki, which was absolutely outstanding. I would visit Montreal from Ohio just to eat this dish.
Next was the Unagi roll… also outstanding. Packed with lots of ginger on the side, which I appreciate.
Last was the Tataki Maguro. Amazing. You absolutely have to try it. Perfect amount of spicy & crunchy, packed with flavor.
I am very grateful to have happened upon Kyo. I cannot recommend it highly enough. My compliments to the chef & the entire team for an incredible experience. Thank you for your care in cultivating such incredible dishes in a fun, enjoyable environment. & a special thank you to Kathy who hit a home run with her suggestions!
Très belle expérience au Kyo Bar japonais ! Les plats étaient vraiment délicieux : les makis étaient très bons, & surtout les rouleaux de printemps, extrêmement frais & excellents. Les gyozas étaient également une réussite, les calamars egalement avec une panure très fine & savoureuse. On sent une très bonne idée & un vrai soin dans la cuisine. L'ambiance est un peu bruyante, mais cela reste tout à fait acceptable. Une adresse à recommander !
