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Osmo X Marusan

Elevated Japanese café culture meets the refined art of the perfect pour in the heart of the city.

Downtown
4.5$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 8 am
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Osmo X Marusan occupies a distinct underground space defined by an industrial aesthetic and a lively, resonant atmosphere. The menu emphasizes Japanese-inspired snacks such as crispy karaage and savory katsu sandos paired with delicate tamago. Guests encounter a selection of matcha and hojicha lattes prepared with deep, earthy tea profiles that balance the bold textures of the food. The venue integrates an expansive outdoor terrace that contrasts with the enclosed, modern interior design. Vibrant musical selections fill the space, contributing to the energetic environment that defines this unique hangout. These features combine to create a singular experience where minimalist architecture meets traditional flavor profiles in an unconventional setting.
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5★
68%
4★
18%
3★
6%
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6%
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Reviews for Osmo X Marusan

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (2500+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
68%
4★
18%
3★
6%
2★
6%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Osmo X Marusan is widely recognized for its unique industrial bunker-style aesthetic, beautiful natural lighting, and vibrant, music-heavy atmosphere that attracts a steady stream of students and socializers. The café is frequently praised for its high-quality matcha, hojicha lattes, and Japanese-inspired menu, with many patrons highlighting the egg and katsu sandwiches as satisfying highlights. While the interior design and overall vibe are consistently described as a major draw, experiences vary regarding food consistency, wait times, and noise levels. Some visitors find the portions small or the flavors mild, while others appreciate the fresh ingredients and cozy terrace. Despite occasional reports of slow service or crowded conditions, many guests consider it a must-visit destination in Montreal for its stylish environment and distinctive drink offerings.
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Absolute favourite! Best place to study,chat with friends. Get the Osmo Fog & the chicken curry

Apr 18, 2024
on Google
5.0

Osmo is a must-try spot known for its flavorful & perfectly cooked sando & Japanese style curry. While grabbing a table during busy hours can be challenging, it's definitely worth the wait for the delicious food. Coffee & other bevs are great, too!

Apr 16, 2024
on Google

C'est un endroit sympa, le staff aussi. Mais en pleines saisons étudiantes, c'est plutôt insupportable comme endroit. Tout le monde est sur son ordinateur portable, ils prétendent tous travailler alors qu'en fait ils sont sur Amazon... Ils font semblant de ne pas voir que les gens attendent pour s'asseoir, n'attendent pas leur tour. Donc en effet endroit très sympa, bonne bouffe, juste une atmosphère glauque d'étudiants hyper égocentriques, & tellement névrosés qu'ils n'osent même pas regarder les gens dans les yeux, tellement ça serait admettre leur défaite face aux écrans qui leur prennent toute leur attention.

Apr 11, 2024
on Google

Great atmosphere. It's in a modernist sort of bunker with bare concrete & nice light. It's set up as a cafe populated mostly with students & with huge speakers & a DJ. Probably a great place for clubbing too. The food is perfectly acceptable but not great: steam table curries. Miso soup was very good.

Apr 9, 2024
on Google

great food & beautiful place!

Apr 7, 2024
on Google
5.0

The music is amazing, it has it's own unique feel, next time will try the food it looks good

Apr 7, 2024
on Google
2.0

Drinks - I've only had their matcha latte & it's good! No complaints! However!!! I thought I'd treat myself so I got a katsu curry for lunch. It looked great! Plated nicely but WOW was it bad. I couldn't finish the meal. The curry was tasty, but the katsu itself was the worst I've ever had. They didn't trim the silver skin off of the pork!! & if you've ever cooked pork you know to trim that stuff off before cooking. Silver skin doesn't break down when cooked & becomes tough & chewy because it's made up of elastin (versus collagen, which breaks down when cooked). It completely ruined the texture of the katsu. I forced myself to eat some of it (because I paid my hard earned money for it😭) before the texture of the meat made me feel sick. I let the staff know but unfortunately they weren't able to help & I would have to pay if I wanted something else. So I tried to make it work & took another bite of the katsu. It looked like lean meat so I thought I was in the clear, but the silver skin was hiding lmao! It was so chewy I had to spit that out too. It was as if I was chewing meat flavoured bubblegum. I've never experienced this when I've had katsu anywhere else. Truly such a disappointment. To make it worse, the rice was also mushy. How do you screw up rice if you're serving Japanese food? That was the icing on the cake. What a waste of food. All that is to say that I would not recommend the katsu curry.

Apr 4, 2024
on Google

Very cool scene & wonderful japanese sandwiches.

Apr 2, 2024
on Google

Quel bel endroit bien caché dans Montreal. Les cafés sont des oeuvres d'art & délicieux. Les sandwiches sont copieux & savoureux. Je recommande 🥰

Mar 30, 2024
on Google

The overall experience was good. However the drinks that we ordered, the limonade & the matcha latte were not strong enough for me. The matcha tasted almost like green milk. The curé was supper good, the egg sandwich didn't taste anything special, my expectations were kinda high due to instagram. The sandwich does look really good & aesthetic but it isn't worth the hype. But the overall experience was really nice.

Mar 29, 2024
on Google