Osmo X Marusan comes across as a stylish, vibrant cafe in downtown Montreal with a lively vibe, strong coffee and a notable lineup of matcha and hojicha lattes, plus creative Japanese inspired sandwiches such as tamago sando and karaage sando and curry bowls; the space and terrace are great for studying or hanging out, and a casual DJ moment adds to the atmosphere, but the place is often crowded and loud with long waits for food at peak times, and some dishes or portions can feel small or uneven while service can be variable, yet the overall experience centers on the ambiance and drinks and many guests say they would return to try new items.
Si vous aimez les atmosphères « workspace » c'est le spot. Belle place pour prendre un matcha latte délicieux avec des amis. Le karaage Sando est mon go to bravo la team!
Sep 10, 2024
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Victime de leur succès, la place était pleine & l'attente était longue. De plus, c'était trop bruyant pour moi donc j'ai décidé de prendre pour emporter. Le personnel était très courtois. Mon sando était délicieux & la portion etait généreuse mais ma limonade yuzu goûtait trop peu sucrée.
I was excited to try the food here since I love Japanese curry, & the sandos looked so tasty in the pictures. I went & tried the katsu curry & the karaage sando. To be fair, the sando was alright. Not the most appetizing cut of the meat, but that may not be a problem for everyone. Now, the curry, however...putting the also unappealing cut of pork aside, the real issue was just how bland the curry was. One of the blandest things I've ever tasted. Absolutely not worth the trip or the money I spent. I've made curry with store-bought curry blocks that tasted way better. Seriously: go to any asian grocery store, buy a box of Glico brand curry blocks, & make your own curry rice at home. It's not that hard to make, & it'll be more flavourful by a mile. Service was good: the staff was polite & friendly. Not much else to say there. As for atmosphere, well, it's loud & not that welcoming. There's an outdoor area that's much quieter, but it's very...I don't know...dingy? It's not landscaped, it's kinda gloomy, the tables are just picnic tables. Though actually all the tables were taken so my friend & I sat at what looked like a defunct bar. Not my scene I guess so giving it a neutral 3-star.
This place is such a vibe for artistic/creative & hipster people. The decorations, the slight underground/cottage feel tucked away on a somewhat busy street. It's a total vibe. I came on a Thursday afternoon & they had the techno experimental music blasting. I ordered a chai latte with soy & decaf Americano...both were very good. The chai was somewhat local from New York & was well spiced & not so sugary which I like. They have some food options as well like sandwiches & vegan curry. Plenty of seating indoor & outdoor in their terrace & at some picnic tables. 2 hour limit on wifi to keep people from docking. Just such a great, aesthetically pleasing cafe! Only improvement would be for more attentive, patient service.
Osmo x Marusan is an absolute treasure. The sandos here are genuinely incredible, with the Tamago Sando being my go-to-it's perfectly balanced & absolutely delicious. The vibe of the place is relaxed yet vibrant, making it a great spot for anything from a quick bite to hanging out with friends. The creativity & care they put into everything really stand out. Do yourself a favor & try anything on the menu; you won't regret it!
This cafe was amazing, food was so good! Atmosphere is great for chatting & working. I came to visit from Toronto & I loved it. Will definitely come back again the next time I come back to this city.
