Moku Bistro propose une expérience culinaire japonaise sophistiquée, spécialisée dans les sushis savamment élaborés et les plats de tartare innovants. Le menu témoigne d'un engagement envers des ingrédients frais et de haute qualité, préparés avec expertise pour mettre en valeur les saveurs naturelles de la mer et de la terre. Les convives peuvent s'attendre à une sélection variée de nigiris, de rouleaux makis et de sashimis, aux côtés de créations de tartare uniques qui offrent une touche contemporaine aux préparations classiques. L'ambiance est conçue pour compléter la cuisine raffinée, offrant un cadre dynamique mais intime pour un repas mémorable. Cet établissement est réputé pour son exécution précise et sa présentation réfléchie, en faisant une destination pour les saveurs japonaises authentiques avec une sensibilité moderne.
Moku Bistro est largement reconnu comme une destination culinaire japonaise incontournable à Montréal, appréciée pour son atmosphère chaleureuse et chic ainsi que pour la grande qualité constante de ses plats. Les clients soulignent fréquemment l'excellence du service, décrivant un personnel attentionné, aimable et de très bon conseil. Parmi les plats favoris, on retrouve le steak savoureux, les plateaux de sashimi frais, les différentes sortes de sushis pressés et la crème brûlée au hojicha. Bien que les avis sur la taille des portions et la disposition des tables puissent varier, l'opinion générale est que cet établissement offre une expérience gastronomique raffinée et mémorable qui donne envie à la clientèle de revenir.
We were 4 people & shared many dishes, but most of them were just okay. While the presentation & service were great, the food didn't taste much like Japanese cuisine.
The only truly excellent dish was the karaage chicken. The beef tartare was good, but nothing special. The salmon tartare was overpowered by the strong flavour of both dried & fresh dill. The agedashi tofu was the worst I've ever had. The chicken skewers had a decent texture but were bland. The miso nasu (eggplant) was as far from Japanese flavours as it could possibly be & instead resembled a poorly executed Mediterranean dish.
The MOKU ramen was good. The salmon & tuna oshizushi were the closest to authentic Japanese food, but even they were underwhelming & tasted like something from an average all-you-can-eat restaurant.
I wanted to give the restaurant another chance, so I ordered the salmon tataki, but it was a total disappointment. A few tiny pieces of salmon were swimming in a large bowl of ponzu, making it impossible to taste the salmon itself.
Overall, I was quite disappointed.
We had dinner at this Japanese restaurant & overall had a very enjoyable experience. The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff were friendly, attentive, & made us feel very welcome throughout the meal.
The Kaisen Don was one of our favorite dishes. The ingredients were fresh, flavorful, & well presented. We also really enjoyed the Hamachi sushi, which I would definitely recommend. The fish was fresh & had a nice texture & flavor.
We also tried the Kawa, which is fried chicken skin. It was quite good, although it was a little too spicy for our taste. The ramen was another highlight of the meal. The broth was flavorful & the noodles were cooked nicely. However, the fried onion topping was slightly bitter, which took away a little from the overall taste.
The chicken karaage was also good, but unfortunately it wasn't as crispy as we expected. Despite these small issues, the overall quality of the food was good, & we enjoyed our dinner.
With excellent service, good food, & several dishes we really liked, especially the Kaisen Don, Hamachi sushi, & ramen, we would be happy to come back & try more dishes.
This is the type of restaurant Montreal needed to have for a long time. Out of the park service & food. The flavors are cleverly combined, well presented, & so fresh. I absolutely love the attentive & friendly service. I've already came here a few times, & the food is consistently excellent at each visit. If you want a superb night out, I highly recommend to come here.
Overall, the portions were quite small. The staff were friendly, & the atmosphere was nice, but the tables were far too close together. At times, it felt like we were dining with the people at the next table.
The miso pasta had an excellent sauce, but the pasta itself was undercooked. The sashimi wasn't fresh enough for me to recommend, although I'm not sure if that was just the case on the day we visited.
The oshizushi, however, was very satisfying & delicious. Since it's close to where we live, we'll probably come back. As for recommending it to friends, I'm still on the fence.
If you love Japanese food, this place is an absolute must-try! I've lived in Japan, visited countless times, & tried pretty much every Japanese restaurant in Montreal... & Moku Bistro was a total coup de coeur! 💗
What sets it apart right away is the menu: it offers something genuinely different from what you usually find at Japanese restaurants here in Montreal.
But the food alone isn't what made this visit so special. My server Han was absolutely outstanding. When I told him I wanted to try multiple dishes but was dining solo with limited stomach space, he curated a small tasting menu of appetizers that were perfectly balanced - building from fresh & spicy to rich & umami. Every recommendation was completely on point.
We started with the tako wasabi (very fresh with just the right kick), then the corn rib, & finished with the toro oshizushi that was incredibly rich with beautiful textures, topped with caviar. & DO NOT skip the hojicha crème brûlée for dessert! Absolutely delicious with strong hojicha taste.
The service throughout was impeccable, attentive without being overbearing. Utensils were changed, water refilled, napkins replenished, all without having to ask. That level of care really elevates the whole experience. I will absolutely be back.
this is a beautiful, gently upscale restaurant, with a short, curated menu of Japanese food. prices are representative of that. the food is beautifully prepared. we had the burrata pistachio pesto starter & also ordered the Moku Ramen, the 12 piece sashimi & the Kaisen Don. the person who ordered the Ramen was satisfied, as was the person who ordered the sashimi, which comes with the most popular fish (salmon yellowtail & toro). the Kaisen Don was more varied & had slightly fewer pieces (two types of tuna, salmon, scallop, yellowtail, amaebi & some various roe but still, not very adventurous). the hojicha crème brulé was delicious & well--made. the fish is as fresh as we get in Montreal, which is not that fresh compared to BC or Japan, but it is OK. the service was only OK, we had to look for our waiter, but on the other hand we were not rushed out the door, either. it was a pretty slow night, so they were not hungry for our table.
overall, i find the prices are a bit high for everything & the quality is average, although the dessert & starter were interesting & well done.
Nice Japanese bistro. I came during soft opening so there weren't a lot of people. Since it was so empty, I couldn't really evaluate the exact vibe. The food was good. The sashimi was fresh. The karaage was crispy. The salmon tartare & the flambé hamachi were ok but nothing exceptional. I didn't get to try their other dishes.
