Welcome to Taiyo Cité, a brand-new Japanese dining complex offering a unique culinary experience across multiple floors. Enjoy our all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ on the first floor, indulge in all-you-can-eat sushi on the second, and soak up the lively atmosphere of our Izakaya & Bar on the third. Featuring occasional wall projections and the option to cook your food right at the table, Taiyo Cité promises a fun and immersive dining experience with friends or family.
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Taiyo Cité offers a unique and immersive dining experience in the heart of Downtown Montreal, blending futuristic decor, robotic delivery, and high-tech visuals with a variety of all-you-can-eat sushi and Japanese BBQ options. Guests frequently praise the fresh, flavorful food and the innovative atmosphere that makes the restaurant a popular spot for social gatherings and celebrations. While experiences can vary regarding service speed and the full functionality of the automated features, the staff is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for every visitor.
Edit: second visit izakaya floor
Came here again but this time tried the izakaya. The vibes are obviously great. The water bottle & glasses are more for like a Bachelorette party vibe.
Tried the brochette variety dish, the taiyo burger( not the mountain sized one) duck platter & the ramen.
Honestly all the food was great EXCEPT THE RAMEN, the ramen was horrible. When they served it, there was no broth, the noodles were soggy, because the server probably forgot about it & let the noodles sit in the broth for too long before serving. The pickled veggie they had on it had no flavor & the pork was basically slices of bacon made into a circular shape. For what they charged i was offended at what was served for this .
However the rest of the food was great & flavorful. Not sure i would go back to the izakaya part of the restaurant again. For the high price & bitter after taste of that very poorly cooked ramen, i think ill stick to their bbq floor & sushi floor.
Also note. Their out door private bubble pods are only for those who order up to several huundred dollars worth of food &/or drink. I believe the medium pods were 300 & big ones 500. But i could be mistaken or remembering the amounts incorrectly.
First visit: bbq floor
Came during the lunch time. The menu was perfect. A good amount of beef & pork options. Honestly had everything you need for a good AYCE bbq. Service was quick, however it wasnt super busy when i was there, if it is for you then it could be possible service is slower. But keep in mind they just opened recently.
As for my experience. Orders came in at a timely fashion, i really enjoyed the conveyor belt & train delivery system, reminiscent of dining experiences i had in Japan. Food was overall pretty good. The only improvement i would say would be on the plates section, i tried the general tao chicken to see how it was. It was crunchy & had a bit of flavor but very little to no meat. Obviously you come for the meat & sushi, which were absolutly delicious, but if they want to improve, that would be one.
Aside from that the decoration is amazing. I love how the stairs to the sushi bar light up with every step you take. The projections are beautiful & enchanting. The bbq floor was filled with led animations. It is pretty awesome.
Sorry for the long review, & no picture.
But would happily return here .
Hopefully this was helpful.
Tayo is definitely a fun spot with a great vibe, but it is loud. This is not the place for a quiet, relaxing dinner. It's better suited for groups or a casual, low-pressure date night.
We went with our three kids because they were excited about the robots & the train, which is a big part of the restaurant's appeal. Unfortunately, we left with a very disappointed 7-year-old. The robot only came to our table once, & that was after we specifically asked our server. The train never came by at all.
I have to admit we were all disappointed because the robots & train were the main reason we chose to go. On the positive side, the food was very good & service was incredibly fast.
That said, if you don't get the full experience, it's hard to justify the hype & the price. The concept is what makes this place special, & when that part is missing, it feels like you're paying a premium for an experience you didn't actually get.
Avis pour buffet à l'étage.
Le service etait rapide & courtois (quelques items prenanient parfois plus de temps.
Le petit train & le robot chat qui nous servent sortent de l'ordinaire.
Par contre, on s'est poliement fait demander la facture avant d'avoir fini de manger. Une fois la facture payée, nous n'avons pas recu les derniers plâts que nous avions commander.
Un autre problème que j'ai est que parfois il y avais du contenue généré par l'IA qui jouait sur les grands écrans. Environ 1/3 du temps (voir la video)
Ah & je trouve qu'il n'y avait pas assez de toilettes aussi.
Jun 14, 2026
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Bonsoir ... venue de Guadeloupe . Il m était impensable de ne pas avoir été manger dans ce restaurant !!! Tellement cité sur Tik tok ... repas exceptionnel ! Un service & accueil au top! Sans parler de la déco !!! Des robots ... des ptis trains !!! Juste un lieu incontournable à Montréal ... & de plus buffet à volonté à un prix super raisonnable !!! Merci pour l accueil car je n avais pas réservé & ils ont pu me trouver une table !!! Bonne continuation ...
Honestly our experience last night was AMAZING. The restaurant is just so aesthetically pleasing & theres just so many choices from the menu that you'll never get bored. In total there are supposed to be 3 floors to the experience.
First Floor: AYCE JBBQ
Second: AYCE Sushi
Third: Izakaya (not open yet, at the time of writing)
The place so far is in'soft launch' mode, so it is worth noting that, at the time I'm writing this, they do not have their liquor license yet so alcohol is not yet available on the menu. But please don't let that deter you from going now, or later in a month or two when it is.
Not only are the visuals stunning but the conveyor belt system for delivering the meats to the table & the little train that brought certain appetizers was honestly just so innovative & cute that our group was in awe.
Menu options are amazing. The meats were pretty good as far as most JBBQs/KBBQs go in Montreal as well but the real star were the diverse menu options available for all of us to try, even a limited but not small selection for Sushi in the BBQ floor.
We went last night for a friend's birthday, & the staff were also super friendly & accommodating & seeing as we left at he end of the night, offered to even change the visuals on their screens for us to take a group photo.
Super bon!! Nous étions dans la section BBQ! Il y avait des petits trains (le notre ne semblait pas fonctionner 😞) & les animations étaient vraiment bien. Le service était impeccable & il y avait un menu original. Je recommande
Il y avait beaucoup de monde. Même si sur internet il n'y avait pas de place & que nous avions appelé. Nous avons essayé sur place & ils nous ont trouvé une table en 15 min
We discovered this restaurant while looking for somewhere to eat downtown & decided to give it a try. The food was really fresh & savory. It had a futuristic atmosphere with robots & little trains serving you the food. The service was really good, our bbq wasn't working & they were extremely attentive & changed us tables, & even gave us a discount for the inconvenience. Would definitely come back with friends!
