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.
This restaurant delivered a very enjoyable experience. The employees were polite & helpful, the ordering process was efficient, & the food tasted fresh. The atmosphere added to the overall comfort of the visit. I'll definitely be returning soon.
very artsy place, if ur a music person there's a bunch of albums for sale & occasionally it seems like they have someone in to Dj. Drinks we're very good, food was also good.
loved the sandos, the drinks were also really nice. Would love to come again in the future, very cute spot. A bit hard to find seats though & very crowded
May 10, 2026
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A couple who I met at a bar tipped us off that this is the spot blowing up on IG. Apparently, there's a pretty cool underground cocktail lounge, but we just stuck around for the cafe.
Not sure why, but I almost always defaulted to iced when it comes to matcha & hojicha lattes. I honestly can't remember the last time I ordered one hot, so it was just nice to switch it up & taste something different. Nothing special but still a really solid cup.
The Tamago Sando was fantastic though. Wished the kitchen hadn't forgotten the smoked salmon I added, but even without, it was great. A perfectly fried jammy egg, cracked pepper, & Mornay sauce. Not the traditional Japanese Kewpie mayo route, but this fusion with French Mornay sauce based on béchamel base loaded with Emmental cheese, gave the whole thing a nice savory boost.
somehow this is the worst japanese food ive ever had. the tamago sando was alright, but not as tasty as it looked. the miso soup was flavorless, which i cannot fathom how you could mess up miso soup, packet soup literally tastes better than this. the best part of my meal was the rice, pickled raddish & yuzu green tea.
Best social café /restaurant/ concept with a smart Japanese touch in MTL. (Thanks to Hideyuki Imaizumi).
Food is simple & great. Prices are really OK.
Feel free to enjoy a cosy lunch there or dive into a musical experience with food & drinks that you will only get there.
Vegan curry & the setting & embiance of this place is magnificent. I came back to Montreal to eat vegan dishes & this place was on my list as a must return!
I love coming here for some coffee & a smoothie after a long run with my dog. The people are very friendly. & the coffee is strong. I like it that way. Excited for the summer.
