TSUJIRI was founded in 1860 by Riemon Tsuji who was renowned for his spirit of “YUWA”, meaning "continue to innovate and sustain the tradition". His statue was built in Kyoto, Japan to honor his contribution to the Japanese tea industry. Mr. Tsuji has refined the cultivation of Gyokuro (the highest grade of Japanese green tea) and his method is still being used to this day. He is also the inventor of the tea box that preserves the longevity and freshness of the tea leaves during transportation, making fresh tea from Kyoto available to other Japanese cities a century ago. In 2010, CHAHO, which means tea shop in Japanese, was first established outside of Japan to carry on our founder’s spirit and to serve fresh tea to our customers worldwide.
Reviews describe Tsujiri Montreal as a popular destination for matcha fans with a broad menu of desserts drinks and some savory options like ramen and soba; matcha is praised for richness and authenticity though some items are described as less strong or overly sweet and a few desserts feel pricey or inconsistent in quality; the atmosphere is often described as cozy and Japanese inspired with ample seating good for studying or catching up but it can get crowded and noisy in peak hours; service is generally friendly and professional with staff helpful and attentive though isolated rude experiences are noted; the cafe also receives compliments for its modern decor and variety of offerings like hojicha yuzu and kuromitsu desserts; overall it comes across as a top choice for matcha in Montreal delivering strong matcha desserts and drinks in a welcoming setting with some items needing closer consistency.
I loved the matcha ice cream with mochis! The matcha flavor is rich & makes the ice cream feel light instead of heavy & creamy. It's super refreshing & not too sweet at all!
However, I didn't like that they added about half a cup of jelly, it was way too much & really affected the overall taste & texture of the ice cream. On the plus side, I enjoyed the red bean; its sweetness balanced the ice cream nicely, keeping it from being just bitter matcha with a light texture, & making it sweeter & more flavorful overall.
The portion is a little small, but this is a great spot to hang out, study, or just relax.
Je trouve que les employés sont impoli elles sont sec & 0 accueillante. Le matcha est bon mais c'est pas le meilleur que j'ai goûté. Pas trop de place pour s'asseoir. Aucune ambiance.
I like the interior design, very fancy decor. Service was polite, welcoming & professional. I ordered an iced matcha latte. I was asked if I wanted regular sugar & responded yes. Unfortunately I didn't taste any sweetener, only matcha which was a shame. Compared to the other matcha cafes nearby, this iced matcha latte is a bit more expensive. I do appreciate that they didn't put too much ice since I tend to drink them fast.
Les pâtisseries étaient absolument délicieux. Une belle variété de pâtisserie au Matcha. Mon préféré était sûrement la tarte au Matcha! le personnel était très aimable & chaleureux. C'est sûr que je reviendrai! 💙
Mar 3, 2026
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Worst matcha I've ever had. It was basically green water with a splash of milk. Zero creaminess & no good flavor at all. Definitely not worth the price. Total disappointment
They have great quality matcha for the price, & it's bigger shop than imagined. With modern & calm room decorations that's black. & oh, I love their ice cream! I am a big Matcha fan, so I love that their matcha desserts & drinks taste more'bitter' & tea-like than your usual matcha store. They also offer free wifi, since there are a lot of students around. Unfortunately, I don't think it's a good study place there. During the many times I went there, it's often crowded & kind of noisy.
20251227 Update: More parfait & dessert images added.
2024: Tsujiri is famous for their world renowned green tea & this shop carried with its name is famous for their matcha dessert. All desserts created with Japanese aesestics. Visually appealing, look simple & complex in making. If you are first time here, I would like to recommend their green tea soft serve icecream products such as parfaits, or as simple as green tea ice cream in the cone. I am sure you won't disappointed. They also serve hot dishes such as ramen & green tea udon that you are rarely find in North America.
The atmosphere is really nice. You can stay there as ling as you want after you ordered food. The price is a bit expensive in general, but the food is tasty.
My go-to place for Matcha or Hojicha lattes. Their unagi dashe is so good & I've had too many to count. Ambiance is really nice too, & the staff always super professional, calm & helpful. Would so, so recommend.
Been here several times. Service is friendly & feels just like you are in Tokyo. They were able to give this franchise the right feel. Even if you aren't into matcha, there are many things to eat. The ramen is pretty good & better than some I've had in Japan. Price is reasonable. Tempura shrimp are good but not great. The batter just isn't light & airy enough. Desserts are delicious but too pricey in my opinion. Will be back & recommend.
Si vous aimez le matcha 🍵 c'est l'endroit par excellence au centre-ville de Montréal. J'ai mangé une excellente salade de pâtes & saumon (comme un poké) & dévoré un dessert à la glace au matcha avec du riz soufflé. Il y a beaucoup de place donc il est facile d'y aller entre amis. Le service est excellent.
My friends & I used to love going here. The place is cozy & drinks were amazing. However, I took my family to try it last week & it was not a nice experience. A lady with glasses (asian) was very rude & giving attitude to my boyfriend when he was ordering & to my family. We were a big family so we needed a bigger table to be all together. We went upstairs & saw few people hanging around. So we did try to sit down & go there since it was perfect for all of us. This girl told us promptly that the 2nd floor is closed with the most irritated voice & look. But... Theres obviously people in there. How is it suddenly closed for us?? Anyways, we didn't bother asking her because I just don't want to make a scene. But yess, food is good. Drinks are good. But that lady needs to know how to treat customers properly. I am not generalizing the crew. But this lady stands out for us. Been going here for a long time & I haven't gotten this unsatisfied before.
