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.
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.
Feb 17, 2026
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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.
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.
I had high expectations when a friend recommended this place, but unfortunately, I left very disappointed. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt disorganized & unwelcoming, their terrace was a mess, the staff didn't seem engaged or happy to be there. The display was poorly stocked (only two dessert options available at 1pm). I ordered an iced matcha latte that was decent, but my friend's drink, which was supposed to be lightly sweetened, came out far too sweet. Overall, not the experience I was hoping for.
J'ai pris le parfait au houjicha avec shiratama : il y avait l'équivalent d'une bonne portion (je dirais c'est pour 1,5 personne) de glace au houjicha, 3 dangos, de l'azuki & de la gelée au matcha.
Mais comme la gelée au matcha représentait presque la moitié du verre, j'aurais préféré un peu plus de glace par rapport à la gelée.
Si vous n'aimez pas les desserts trop sucrés, cela ne sera pas idéal. Mais pour les accros au sucre , oui! C'est une vrai régalade.
Le lieu n'est pas très propre par contre. Vu le monde qu'il y a, la propreté laisse à désirer.
Everything matcha is delicious...best matcha ice cream. Also very good ramen & poke bowls. Great casual dinner or dropping in for dessert. The parfaits are amazing. Wish they stayed open later in the summer though.
the yuzu matcha was delicious & refreshing!! the tonkatsu soba was rich & full of umami 🥰 lovely service & super cozy interior that's good for studying/working. def visiting again to try out the desserts 🥹💕
Absolutely loved this place! Visited the restaurant last week, & oh boy - I must say, they serve the best matcha in town. From the moment I walked in, I was amazed by the variety of matcha-infused desserts on the menu. Their matcha-flavored cakes were heavenly - rich, balanced, & full of authentic matcha goodness. I haven't tried the matcha tiramisu yet, but it's definitely on my list for next time. If you're a matcha lover, this spot is an absolute must-visit!
This place is going head to head with closeby competitor Matcha Zanmai, with similar offerings centering around Matcha & Hojicha. Tsujiri does have a larger menu with some other items not found at Zanmai however. It also offers more seating for customers, which is especially useful for the cold months. I went for the matcha ice cream & was satisfied with the texture & flavour of the dessert. I'm not a fanatic of Matcha but definitely appreciate it.
Amazing food: dishes, desserts & drinks. We loved it so much we came every day during our stay in Montreal. Service was great, especially the man with glasses who was very kind & attentive. We wish we could come back, but sadly we live in another continent.
