Le Château Maneki is described as a tiny, intimate spot with a speakeasy vibe upstairs, where the atmosphere is warm, charming and often noted as Instagrammable; the menu is praised for freshness and creativity, featuring pressed sushi, sushi dogs, tartare and other inventive dishes, paired with standout cocktails and mocktails that many reviewers loved. Staff are frequently highlighted as friendly and attentive, contributing to memorable date nights or gatherings, but several comments point to drawbacks such as very small seating areas, stairs at the entrance, occasional slow or uneven service, and prices that some feel are high for the portion sizes. Despite these caveats, many reviewers call it a hidden gem worth visiting to experience the unique concept, plan to return, and appreciate the overall experience and the emphasis on presentation and flavor.
Absolutely exceptional
Top 3 in Montreal in terms of freshness of the ingredients & menu originality. We have tried every single item on the menu (group of 4) everything was simply perfect. Make sure to try the Maneki Dogs & the cocktails/mocktails. Simply exceptional. Kudos to the kitchen & restaurant staff, amazing food & amazing service. My new favorite in town! A++++
A surreal pink & blue castle nestled by highway 40 on Cote de Liesse, perhaps designed by Miyazaki. You walk up to the take-out counter, & the young man asks you, confusingly, if you have reservations. Turns out this place which used to be takeout only, now has a secret upstairs speakeasy dining hall. Or maybe more of a secret nook. With cocktails & neon. Great food, surreal ambiance.
Très belle expérience au Château Maneki. La nourriture est vraiment bonne & originale. J'ai adoré les sushi pressés & les maneki dogs. Belle carte de cocktail aussi. Mon seul point que personnellement j'ai moins aimé c'est la musique très forte de type night club mais c'est vraiment personnelle parce que la bouffe en vaut vraiment la peine & nous avons eu un bon service ❤️
The cocktails were very creative & delicious! The food was full of flavors. Unfortunately the service was not very impressive, although the restaurant was almost empty, we had to wait quite some time before being attended to (water, bills). Will come back to take away.
I had an incredible night at Chateau Maneki. It's so cute & cozy, & the food is fantastic. The standouts for me were the Hakuna Ma-Sake cocktail for being creamy with a little lemon freshness & a sweet finish, the pressed crunchy wasabi roll & the cabbage appetizer. The only downside is that the adorable tables are a little on the tiny side for my long legs - next time I will request a spot at the bar, but make no mistake I will be back. I hope they are wildly successful & open a location closer to me
Jan 10, 2025
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So good! Every bite & sip I took was delicious. They recently opened a room on the second floor that has real speakeasy vibes. Will be coming back to try more pressed sushis & cocktails!
La nouvelle salle à manger ressemble à un speakeasy, nice vibes!! Bonne bouffe & j'adore les cocktails! Faudrait ouvrir un endroit dans le sud-ouest svp Station crémazie c'est loin!
Food was really really good but for the price portions are quite small. Also not very many choices on the menu, & the cocktails are not good in my opinion... way too sweet.
Si vous cherchez une expérience culinaire unique où la convivialité se marie parfaitement avec la gastronomie, je vous recommande vivement Château Maneki. Spécialisé dans les sushis flambés & les cocktails originaux, ce restaurant est un véritable joyau pour les amateurs de cuisine japonaise & de soirées mémorables. Dès votre arrivée, vous serez accueilli par une ambiance chaleureuse & intime, où les quatre propriétaires se font un plaisir de vous servir personnellement. Chacun d'eux met la main à la pâte, garantissant une attention & une qualité irréprochables dans chaque plat & boisson. Les sushis flambés sont un must-try : leur saveur exquise & leur présentation artistique en font une véritable expérience sensorielle. Pour accompagner ces délices, ne manquez pas les cocktails originaux, qui rivalisent d'ingéniosité & de créativité. Avec son atmosphère accueillante & son service dévoué, Château Maneki promet une soirée inoubliable où chaque visiteur se sent comme chez lui. Un lieu parfait pour partager de bons moments entre amis & famille dans leur magnifique terrasse.
