The Ryu mission and commitment to you is to prepare nutritious, delicious dishes that not only taste great, but feel great to eat, inside and out. Caring about what you eat and enjoying the experience to the fullest is what we call “Eating RYU”.
Ryu earns praise for very fresh fish and a range of standout items like a sashimi platter, caviar crab roll, toro maki, and even a tuna belly with truffles, with the Kaizen roll singled out as especially good; the wagyu tataki is tender but seen by some as not worth the premium. Service and presentation are repeatedly described as superb and the ambience as great, with a cozy, low key vibe and courteous staff. Many reviewers call Ryu the best sushi in town and applaud an authentic Japanese approach with pure high quality raw fish and minimal sauces. Takeout and lunch specials are noted for value, with miso soup well done and several dishes delivering the same freshness. One visit highlighted a mismatch between interior photos and the actual space, and some felt the prices were high for what was delivered. A rare negative experience cited slow service and seating issues that spoiled the mood, though the food was still described as decent. Overall, the restaurant is seen as a top choice for fresh, quality sushi, with occasional hiccups in service or space.
Amazing place. Best sushi we have ever had. Was worried it was too fancy, but it was a good Ballance. Yes slightly expensive, but the best nijiri we have ever had.
Place looks really cool too. Amazing decor & design.
Friendly helpful staff.
11/10.
Great cocktails & drink selection too. Made the right choice. Would go back.
We tried the omakase as a group of four & the food was overall very good. Most dishes were well executed.
The only negative was with the maki course. We were served four different types of rolls, but each roll only had six pieces despite all four of us ordering the $150 omakase ($600 only for food + $sake & $desserts). This meant we had to split unevenly & decide who gets which type instead of each person enjoying the full experience.
When we asked, we were told that each roll'comes in six pieces.' At this price point, that explanation doesn't make sense. A tasting menu should be adapted to the number of guests so everyone receives equal portions.
As it stands, the more people you are, the less each person gets, which feels inconsistent for a fixed-price experience.
Great food overall, but this detail took away from what should have been a seamless experience.
Mar 17, 2026
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I had a lovely dinner tonight at Ryu. From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent & we were greeted so warmly. The staff were incredibly sweet, attentive, & made us feel very welcome throughout the evening.
We really enjoyed our meal, & everything about the experience felt thoughtful & well done. The presentation of the dishes was beautiful & everything tasted very fresh. The atmosphere was perfect, not too crowded, which made it easy to relax & have a great conversation with my friend. It felt like such a cozy & enjoyable dining experience.
Overall, I loved everything about it & will definitely be coming back again!
Came to Ryu on Valentine's day for their fixed menu & had a pleasant experience. Very fresh fish. The sashimi platter, caviar crab roll & toro maki were among my favourites. The wagyu tataki was very tender & flavourful, but not worth the extra $20 in my opinion. The presentation & service is superb.
Très mauvaise expérience.
J'avais une réservation à 20h30. En entrant dans le restaurant, personne ne m'a calculé : aucun bonjour, aucun serveur ne vient me voir. Il a fallu près de 20 minutes pour que quelqu'un remarque enfin ma présence. Bon, je peux encore comprendre, c'est le rush.
Mais une fois installé, c'est devenu n'importe quoi.
Aucun serveur pour me conseiller ou simplement prendre ma commande. J'ai essayé d'en appeler, de croiser des regards, personne ne s'arrête, personne ne vient. Résultat : 30 minutes d'attente sans que personne ne prenne ma commande.
L'accueil est tout simplement catastrophique. On a vraiment l'impression de déranger.
Quand on réserve une table & qu'on vient dîner, la moindre des choses c'est d'être accueilli & servi correctement.
Planned to go there for my birthday, they canceled our reservation with no warning because there was an electrical shortage. Nothing was communicated to us, drove 45 minutes for nothing & this was reserved weeks in advance. Had to learn on the spot when we saw that all the lights were off & nobody would answer our calls.
Otorro avec plus de ottoroo & finalement du O toro
Best sushi in mtl
Authentic japanese restaurant, no fancy sauces, pure high quality raw fish.
- otorro platter
- deluxe platter
Those 2 are a must
Came back for more…. They gave us a tuna belly w truffles on it, 2 of the greatest blessings of nature coming together…. Nature vs nurture…. Nature ALWAYS wins
The interior does not match the photos on the website at all. In reality, there is barely any interior - it looks severely worn down.
The food is tasty & fresh, but nothing special, especially considering the above-average prices.
I came here because of the many positive reviews, but unfortunately my experience did not match the expectations they created.
Jan 22, 2026
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My husband & I went to Ryu around 12:30 PM on a Tuesday, & the restaurant was almost a full house, which is always a good sign. Despite how busy it was, the waitress seated us right away.
We were looking through the menus when my husband asked if there was a lunch special, since we had seen a $39 lunch special sign outside. The waitress then realized that the lunch special menu hadn't been included with our menus & brought it to us right away.
I ordered the lunch special with the assortment makis, & my husband chose the sashimi, nigiri, & maki platter lunch special. Both lunch specials came with miso soup, which was comforting & well done.
We also ordered O-toro (fatty tuna) & itoyori (threadfin bream) sashimi, & these were absolutely exquisite & hands down some of the best quality fish we've had. The freshness, texture, & flavor really stood out & made the meal feel special.
When we asked for the bill, we noticed a small mistake: we were charged for two bottles of San Pellegrino instead of one. One of the waiters fixed it promptly without any issue, which we appreciated.
Overall, the food quality was excellent, service was attentive, & the lunch specials offer great value. A small hiccup aside, it was a very enjoyable experience, & we would definitely come back.
Meilleur restaurant de sushis en ville!!
On est venus plusieurs fois & passons de très bons moments à chaque fois. La nourriture est savoureuse & le staff super friendly :) Je recommande également de goûter aux cocktails!!
Nous avons commandé des sushis en livraison. WoW !!! Dans les meilleurs sushis que nous avons mangé en Take-out. J'en commanderai à nouveau c'est certain.
