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.
My first impression was « wow that's so cute ! » . Then I got disappointed. We ordered just 1 drink & 1 ice cream & it took too much time. & there wasn't a line . Then there was a strange smell, like expired fruits all around & we were outside . We couldn't stay . We had pinnaple juice & matcha ice-cream . I wasn't impressed . Yes presentation is cute , it's a clean place but it wasn't that good . The matcha ice cream wasn't it . & the pinnaple juice had an aftertaste .
Aug 2, 2025
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such a good experience the food was well presented & so good & filling,the cups are so cute & the ice cream portions are big for the price,would come here every day
The staff is sweet & friendly. The atmosphere feels very cozy. The food & the drinks were amazing. The food tastes really fresh. I will have to come back during summer for their ice cream!
Montreal foodie vibe right here. An old Montréal ice cream shop converted into a asian fusion place.'Pressed' Sushi, Sushi hotdogs & tartare & super funny mocktails & cocktails. It's refreshing to go a innovative place that also serve fresh food. It was delicious & full of flavor. I will definitely return!
I will be completely honest: I was fully taken by the pig drink when I saw it on Insta! I had to try this place & beg them to sell me a piggy... unfortunately, the answer to my begging was no :( BUT, the experience was still enjoyable; the tartare was great, & the chips were extra crunchy the way they should be. The drink was a bit more tart than I personally prefer, but how can I complain when it's in the cutest cup I've ever seen? The ice cream was also wonderful & refreshing! The only negative is that the Chateau is on the road of the loudest/busiest highway in MTL, but that is out of their control.
Jan 23, 2025
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Japanese casse-croute! Very good donburi & pressed sushi. Mock tails are delicious. Ice cream was pineapple & vanilla soft serve - excellent. A little pricy but definitely worth it to me!
Located just off the 40 highway & in an old ice cream place. Small sushi pieces & too much ice drinks. Points for trying to bring some life to old run down ice cream place. Having funny cat visit us during mealtimes.
Soft cream ice-cream was very good & very tasty. (Way better than regular soft cream) Accepts credit cards & has a very cute eating terrasse. Big windows allow sonsee the kitchen which is pretty cool.
Sep 7, 2024
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Great service lady was quite welcoming & polite. Was a little bit disappointed by choices on the menu an also the taste of food. The ice cream however is a 10/10. Menu should also have pictures, it really helps, Japanese name of the dish doesn't mean much to most & just having a written list of the ingredient doesn't help.
I was so excited to try this new place as ever since the ice cream shop that used to be at the castle closed, I wondered what/who would take over that place. I only had ice cream as I already had dinner but it was perfect after a hot day. Very light (tasted like frozen yogurt) & not too sweet. I can only imagine how it complements the donburi ansd oshizushi. I'll definitely come back to eat the main dishes. I was also glad to see how they paid hommage with the ice cream & kept the initial vibe of this iconic pink & blue castle.
I was sad when the ice cream shop that was previously at this pink & blue castle closed down. It was an institution for years & many in the neighbourhood were afraid that the next owner would tear down the castle. Happy to see that Château Maneki not only kept the original look of the place, they added a few modern touches as well to give this place a very cool vibe. The menu is very interesting & different from many other run-of-the-mill sushi shops, with oshizushi (pressed sushi), donburi & tartare. For our first visit, we took the sake truffle oshizushi & the maneki classique tartare. The Sake Truffle was very flavourful, quite spicy, & filling even for my husband! The tartare was just also perfectly spicy & came with tooons of crispy taro chips which I love. We found the prices to be quite reasonable. Looking forward to coming back & eating on their little terrasse. The place was a little busy even for a wednesday lunch, so do expect a bit of wait for your food during rush hour as they are recently opened!
Jul 31, 2024
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Sushi in a Pink Castle?! Yes, please! We showed on opening day to dine like colorful royalty. Apparently, we weren't the only ones, as long lines soon formed (but we beat that by going at noon 😅). We enjoyed some excellent flambéed oshizushi (pressed sushi) in the sun on their terrasse, jalapeno salmon donburi, & a delicious mocktail (alcohol license coming soon) in the cutest toad-shaped cup. They also have a rotating flavor of ice cream, & we're glad to see it still being served from that building. For now, they offer takeout or outdoor dining, but there are plans for a dining room on the second floor come winter, which we will be sure to visit again!
This is a spot you MUST TRY. Yes they have ice cream yay! The flavor changes regularly. Very good sushis flambées, which makes Le Chateau Maneki stands out from the other sushi spots in the area. They also have a small terrace & a parking lot. It's a cool & relaxed vibe. Super friendly staffs as well!oved my time there. We had : - Maneki Classique - Donburi Truffé au Maguro - Pineapple drink (mocktail) Will definitely come back for more!
