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.
I had an amazing dining experience at Château Maneki! The restaurant's unique pink castle setting instantly caught my attention, & their pressed sushi is simply delicious. I tried the 📌Tartare de Thon, 📌Maneki Classic, & 📌Unagi Kabayaki, & each dish was beautifully presented & packed with flavor. The balance of textures & tastes is perfect. I also ordered the 📌Rose Poison mocktail, which was refreshing & a perfect complement to the meal. If you are a sushi lover or just looking for a new, fun, creative spot to dine, Château Maneki is a good choice :)
Oct 15, 2024
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We went to this place because we saw the "hype" on IG. Everything looks good but it wasn't that great. We took the ebi & same truffe plus a maguro tartare & a drink. Cost 60$ still hungry & wasn't impressed to buy now. Its not bad bad but not good enough for me to go again. I would say maybe go try for yourself since i might have high standards & maybe you can encourage them. But if you are like me, just save yourself the time & money.
Our first time here & it did not disappoint! Definitely will be coming back. Got one of everything & it was all delicious. & getting the drinks in the fun frog & pig mugs is a must!
Château Moneki was an amazing experience! I took my kids, who are huge sushi fans, & they absolutely loved it. The sushi flambé was unique & delicious, with the perfect balance of flavor & presentation. The atmosphere was relaxed yet fun, making it a great spot for families. We'll definitely be coming back!
the vibes are soooo so cute!! totally picture-worthy , but the food in general was just ok. we found the portions quite small for the prices they charge 🤷♀️ we were lucky enough to find parking on a street nearby (because the parking lot was full) & seating could be limited too during their busy times
Oct 8, 2024
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Was very curious to try this spot with all the social media hype I've been seeing. Overall, the food was fairly good & a really cute decor. A bit small on the fish portion for the pressed sushi, but a fair value on the tartare. For me the biggest downside is the wait time, we probably waited about 35 mins for a relatively small sushi order. For me 35 mins is not a viable wait time, given that they should be perceived as a casse-croute place. If they can cut the wait time to 10-15 mins, this place will be a viable option, if not, then i don't personally find it a huge differentiator vs other sushi places.
Loved this place, super cute building, great food (love torched sushi & enjoyed the truffle salmon, creative flavour), but a bit pricey for what it is. Drinks were also good but overpriced for lots of ice & some lemonade basically. Pricing of drinks don't make sense at all.
Oct 2, 2024
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Très peu de poisson par sushi & énormément de riz. Pour le prix que ca coute, je trouve ca décevant d'avoir une tranche de poisson de l'épaisseur d'une feuille de papier. Nous n'avons même pas fini nos sushi, car on avais l'impression de seulement manger du riz & ca devenais lourd. Par contre, leurs boissons sont super bonne! En gros, l'esthétique du restaurant & des sushi est là, mais la qualité & le goût ne l'est pas. Malheureusement, ça ne vaut pas le détour :(
Cute mocktails & good selection of sushi & small bites. Worth stopping, right off the highway. Good parking lot, patio seating. Wheel chair accessible but tables are picnica tables not suited for wheelchair users.
Sep 29, 2024
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So intrigued everytime I passed by so I gave in & tried it one day! The staff is super friendly & gave me honest recommendations. The food, despite there being a lot of people, came out at a reasonable time & was delectable! It was a bit pricey but when I tasted the food, understood why, it's really so good 😩. I strongly recommend💗💗💗
