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 is widely praised for fresh, flavorful sushi and attentive service, with many calling it among the best sushi spots in Montreal and highlighting wagyu dumplings, tataki, and superb hand rolls. The atmosphere is stylish, cozy, and vibey, with music and a welcoming vibe. Service is frequently described as friendly and professional, though a few reviews mention billing can be slow at times on busy nights. A common critique is small portions for the price, and some dishes with cold sushi rice. Overall, Ryu stands out as a top sushi destination for quality and experience, with caveats about price to portion balance and occasional inconsistencies.
I went here for Valentine's Day & we had the fixed menu.
To start with the positives: the food was tasty. The cod in particular was excellent-easily the best cod I've had. Very juicy & well cooked. One of our servers also did a good job.
Now the downsides.
I left starving. The portion sizes were honestly shocking for the price. Everything was tiny & meant to be shared between two people:
- One beef slider… split between two people
- One fish dish… split between two people
- Overall portions that felt like they were meant for a child
- Bathroom was dirty, trash was overflowing
Have you ever split a single slider between two adults? At nearly $400 for two people, that's absurd. I shouldn't be leaving a restaurant at that price point still hungry.
The sushi rice was also cold. At a lower-tier place, fine. But not at this price. Sushi rice should be fresh & around body temperature, not cold.
Our seating area was cold from the door opening & closing, even though we weren't right beside it. Not a great way to spend a long dinner in the middle of winter.
Service at the end was frustrating. We finished eating & then sat there for about 30 minutes waiting for the bill. I made eye contact with the server multiple times trying to signal that we were ready. Nothing. Eventually the bill came, but it shouldn't take that long.
So overall: yes, the food tasted good. But it was nowhere near worth the price. At ~$400 for two people, this should be a flawless experience where you leave full & happy, not hungry & feeling like something was missing. Being busy on Valentine's Day isn't an excuse for tiny portions, cold sushi rice, slow billing, & a cold table.
I wouldn't return unless the restaurant has a good explanation. Being busy is not an excuse.
Feb 16, 2026
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Rug Griffintown has amazing food. Wagyu tacos were good. Sushi was great. My only issue was the entertainer. The guy's name is Charlie. He was kind of overwhelming. I liked the restaurant, but I don't want to be bombarded with Charlie everytime I go there.
Oct 11, 2025
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This is truly the best sushi place in Montreal! An absolute must if you're looking for a top experience from the menu to service & full ambiance, the staff is a full vibe! Love the music too! Hands down to the manager, fab work here! 👏🏽🍾
Mar 8, 2025
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Best sushi place in town! The food is always chef's kiss, the music on point 🪩, & the whole staff is just a vibe! Always have the best time when I go there. Appreciate u guys 🫶🏽
Ryu Griffintown delivers exceptional Japanese cuisine, but the truffle salmon sushi with mushroom steals the show-rich, earthy, & the best sushi I've ever had. The place has an amazing atmosphere.
Feb 7, 2025
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Such a cool vibe & great sushi. The sashimi literally melts in your mouth. Was visiting here from NYC, nothing like it there, especially at this price point.
The price is quite high for the quality offered. The sushi, in particular, doesn't meet expectations in terms of freshness or taste. Not worth the cost.
I ordered online & let me tell you! The packaging was absolutely gorgeous. The food on another level. Wow, the sashimi was second to none, their makis so perfectly rolled & cut & the fish as fresh as it gets. They have amazing hot food as well. Their wagyu dumplings DELICIOUS! & their crispy taquitos with the salmon tartare... foodgasm! This is definitely the best delivery sushi I've had so far in Montreal. I will be going to try them in person because the pictures of the place look so beautiful !
