Sushi Momo provides a sophisticated exploration of plant-based Japanese cuisine by utilizing innovative techniques to craft intricate rolls and appetizers. Each menu item emphasizes the vibrant textures and deep flavors found in fresh vegetables, fruits, and sea-inspired plant proteins. The kitchen avoids animal products entirely, focusing instead on creative combinations like tempura-fried ingredients, savory glazes, and artistic presentations. Diners find a diverse selection of signature maki rolls that challenge traditional expectations while maintaining the core essence of sushi artistry. The atmosphere remains centered on the meticulous preparation of colorful, nutrient-dense dishes that highlight seasonal produce. This establishment represents a definitive destination for those seeking a strictly vegan approach to the delicate craft of sushi making through refined, modern culinary methods.
Sushi Momo provides a highly acclaimed vegan dining experience in Montreal, frequently cited by both vegans and non-vegans as some of the best sushi they have ever tasted. Guests consistently praise the creative, flavorful, and aesthetically stunning dishes, with the Omakase and tasting menus often highlighted as excellent ways to explore the extensive variety of rolls and appetizers. While the atmosphere is generally described as cozy, romantic, and stylish, the restaurant remains popular and busy, making reservations essential. The service is largely reported as attentive and professional, with knowledgeable staff enhancing the experience, though a few visitors noted concerns regarding time limits or occasional inconsistencies in consistency. Overall, it is widely considered a top-tier destination for innovative plant-based cuisine that successfully mimics traditional textures and flavors.
The vegan sushi was good but we were not blown away by it. The gyoza were good, the edamame had some odd spices on it. The rolls all kind of tasted the same except for the Delhi (we had the delhi, momo, sirean & rose). They were good but the delhi had something fried on top that should have been crispy but it was limp & soggy. Why the soy paper instead of seaweed? It stuck to the board & wasn't flavorful. Service when we came in took a few minutes for anyone to acknowledge us at all (I thought maybe we were in the wrong restaurant). Otherwise friendly & helpful. Drinks were good. It's not cheap. Would not go back.
Got the four course tasting menu.
*oyster shooter - great
*Miso soup - great
*pork & cabbage gyoza - great but tiny portion
*Mushroom tartare - excellent
*soba mango salad - great (great portion)
*all the sushis - great, fav was the crispy shrimp & the one with fried spinach on top, & the strawberry
*chocolate brownie - excellent
Oct 19, 2023
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Went for the tasting menu. Lovely experience. Great food & friendly service with gorgeous ambience. The sushi with the pesto & topped with spinach are by far the best sushi I've ever tasted in my life. I've never had sushi crunch before, & that was very unique.
As somebody who doesn't consume fish, I'd never thought I'd be able to experience the pleasures of a fine omakase, but Sushi Momo allowed me to do so, without falling short of expectations.
I had their set-menu, which included an oyster shooter, a mango-soba salad, chef's choice of sushi, & a brownie.
The shooter was made of savoury, stringy oyster mushrooms in a slightly tangy sauce with a crispy chip on top.
The mango-soba salad was great, I enjoyed how the fried onions provided a flavorful & textural contrast to the luscious noodles, same with the radish & greens. However, the mangos were underripe & overly tart.
Chef's choice of sushi rolls provided to me were the Delhi, Tropical, & Oyster Mushroom, Caviar, & Truffle.
Delhi was reminiscent of Japanese curry, with crispy fried kabocha & peppers on a roll with konjac shrimp & a light curry flavour behind it.
Tropical was a refreshing punch, of mango, coconut, freeze-dried strawberries, with a yuzu-mango sauce, & the same konjac shrimp. In both instances the konjac shrimp was chewy & flavourless, but it did not detract from the food.
Oyster Mushroom, Caviar, & Truffle was a mass of rich creamy mushrooms with a seaweed caviar on top of a thick piece of fried rice.
The dessert was also presented well, a fudgy brownie with strawberries, & a raspberry & mango emulsion, but I wasn't a big fan.
Excellent service, magnifique ambiance. Oups! C’est pas évident de réaliser que c’est végane lorsqu’il est écrit « saumon » ou « crevettes » sur le menu! Changez votre terminologie ou que les serveurs annoncent aux clients dès qu’ils apportent le menu que c’est veganeeee & qu’il n’y a aucun saumon même si c’est écrit saumon.
I was so excited to try out this vegan sushi restaurant & it did not disappoint. We went with the Omakase menu to be able to try a bit of everything. The menu was quite extensive with lots of variety. The salad was flavorful & fresh & the rolls were as beautiful as they were delicious to eat. So much play on textures & flavors. Using konjac to make it look like a salmon sashimi is brilliant. Will most definitely go back!
