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Saiko

Sainte-Dorothée
4.9$$
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Saiko Sainte-Dorothée, Laval: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
SushiJapaneseAsianCreativeIzakaya / Japanese PubResto-Bar
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About

Saiko delivers a focused selection of traditional Japanese staples centered on the art of sushi preparation. The menu emphasizes raw fish quality through precise knife work and consistent grain texture in rice seasoning. Patrons encounter a variety of nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls that showcase standard flavor profiles typical of regional Asian culinary traditions. The preparation style prioritizes structural integrity and balance, ensuring that ingredients remain the primary focus of each piece. Minimalist plating techniques highlight the natural aesthetics of the seafood and seasonal garnishes provided. By concentrating on technical proficiency rather than excessive ornamentation, the kitchen maintains a predictable standard for those seeking core Japanese preparations in a functional setting. This approach provides a straightforward interaction with established raw fish techniques and staple culinary practices found within the broader regional category.
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Reviews for Saiko

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on Google4.9 (400+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Saiko is widely regarded as a top-tier sushi destination in Laval, consistently praised for its exceptionally fresh fish, high-quality ingredients, and creative menu options. Patrons frequently highlight the generous portions, perfect rice texture, and beautiful presentation of the dishes, with many recommending signature rolls as must-try items. While the restaurant is small, intimate, and often busy, resulting in a cozy but sometimes crowded environment, the staff is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and professional. Although some reviewers noted challenges with seating time limits or the small space during colder months, the overwhelming majority of diners find the experience to be excellent and highly recommend this bring-your-own-wine spot for anyone seeking authentic and delicious sushi.
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Très belle ambiance & bouffe succulente

Jun 30, 2026
on Google

I've been twice, the food is delicious & well worth the cost, however the atmosphere & service leave something to be desired.

Service: during our first visit the service was fantastic, they were understaffed that evening but very kind, checked in often, & apologized many times for delays caused by being understaffed even though we stated multiple times it was okay. We didn't feel that service had suffered in anyway & wouldn't have known they were understaffed if we hadn't been told.

During our second visit the service was great to start, but they'd set a 1h30min limit to our seating without telling us & 2hrs is typically the standard seating time given by restaurants. We were only advised of the limited seating time when we asked to order more, as many tables around us had done without issue, at which point the waitress told us that she'd forgotten to tell us that our table had a limited seating time & we needed to leave in 10-15 minutes, though she was smiling her tone wasn't very friendly. We told the waitress that we were still hungry, we'd like to order more. From that moment on staff wasn't very friendly, & we kept getting what I could only describe as death glare from staff near the cash. As far as we could tell, we were the only ones told about a limited seating time & they were able to push two tables together to accommodate the reservation that they claimed to need out table for so I really don't understand why they didn't just to that to begin with.

They set a seating time limit lower than what's standard, it was their responsibility to tell us at the moment we reserved, or at the very least when we'd arrived. Their failure to mange the restaurant should not have been put on us, had they notified us prior & not taken 45 minutes for everything we'd initially ordered to be sent to our table we could have easily accommodated the limited time.

Atmosphere: its a very small restaurant, which is fine except for the fact that they take an insane amount of delivery/takeout orders which means the restaurant door opens constantly. This wasn't an issue during our second visit because the weather was much warmer, but during our first visit in winter we were freezing. Every time the door opened we felt the cold February air, the thick usually way too warm sweater I was wearing wasn't warm enough & our feet were cold despite our warm boots.

Jun 28, 2026
on Google

Good sushi restaurant.

Jun 26, 2026
on Google

Excellente place si vous voulez des spécialités différentes , le staff est très minutieux avec le soucis de chaque détail.
You need to take the St Dorothy speciality .
Must try !

Jun 21, 2026
on Google

Les meilleurs sushis (& tout le reste)!
Le décor n'est pas à la hauteur de la qualité exceptionnelle de tout le menu & du service!

Jun 21, 2026
on Google

Amazing. We come back all the time. Kim is like a friend.

Jun 18, 2026
on Google

The sushi & sashimi was absolutely delicious. Never tasted sushi that fresh!

Jun 10, 2026
on Google

Sushi toujours frais & délicieux ! La qualité du poisson est impressionnante & en bonne quantité. Même la texture du riz est plus que parfaite. Staff toujours polis & agréable. Je recommande fortement ! 🙌🏼

Jun 8, 2026
on Google

Loved the restaurant, the staff & the food. A mistake was made with our order & the person 🧍 charged handled it amazingly. Again 5 stars .

Jun 4, 2026
on Google

Meilleur restaurant de sushis en Ville. Ne cherchez pas !!
Tout était bon.

Jun 3, 2026
on Google