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.
It's amazing to have genuine Matcha in Montreal! Kitsune soba was hot & nice to have in a cold day. One point to improve was the fried tofu on the soba. It was hard & was not tasty. Said that I really enjoyed that place!
I'm a big matcha fan so I needed to come to this place & try the tiramisu: it's delicious! It has a great texture, there was a lot of matcha powder on top though. The matcha latte was great too! The place was full of people working remotely, & it's a big place when you enter the cafe. I recommend :)
I don't even like matcha lol but the few non matcha option I've tried when I came here with matcha fans were delicious the poke soba tastes sooo unique & so good!! I like the yuzu iced tea, simple but good. & the sakura matcha cake they have in spring sometimes is always delicious, small but really good! Also the place is really pretty & the employees are nice ☺️
Jan 23, 2025
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J'ai récemment visité le Tsujiri de Montréal & j'ai été très déçu par mon expérience. La boisson que j'ai commandée, un matcha & un matcha latte, était extrêmement amère & avait une texture farineuse en bouche, ce qui ne reflète pas les standards élevés de Tsujiri que j'ai apprécié. Lorsque j'ai demandé à l'employé comment le matcha était préparé, on m'a dit que l'eau bouillante était utilisée, car'plus haute était la température, meilleure c'était.' Cela va totalement à l'encontre des pratiques traditionnelles, où une eau à soixante-dix à quatre-vingts degrés est recommandée pour préserver les arômes délicats & éviter une amertume excessive. Si vous souhaitez vraiment profiter des saveurs authentiques du matcha, je vous recommande d'acheter leur poudre directement au magasin & de la préparer vous-même à la maison. Cela garantira une meilleure expérience & un respect des méthodes. En revanche, je ne conseille pas de commander des boissons sur place, à moins qu'ils ne corrigent leur façon de les préparer. Il suffit de regarder le site web de tsujiri global (ci-joint) pour voir comment la préparation de la boisson doit être faite. Si des ajustements sont faits pour améliorer la qualité des boissons & respecter la préparation, je serais heureux de retirer ce commentaire & de revisiter l'établissement.
So authentic, from the food down to the matcha. Most places claim their matcha is authentic but Tsujiri really means it. The drinks & dessert are delicious. Plenty of space for indoor seating. Staff were very nice & patient too. I found it a bit pricey, but the quality is definitely high.
Can't stop recommending it to anyone who likes a good cup of matcha. Their drinks, sweet treats & savoury food are all delicious; the team is super friendly & the ambiance is great, so calm & pleasant. Give it a try.
Oct 22, 2024
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Such a lovely place!! My friend & I had to get a refund on our food & the staff was so wonderful & accommodating. The matcha is also so good. We went twice in the same weekend to also try their shaved iced - SO GOOD!
I go there very often whenever I don't wanna cook. Nice study area, food court. I tried all of their stuffs. It's also popular in Japan. I don't often visit the one in Japan but this in Canada, is one piece of my memory of the local matcha. They have the nama raw chocolate tastes good as well.
Plusieurs visites au compteur. Toujours satisfaite. Les desserts & les boissons sont délicieux. En plus de toutes les déclinaisons au matcha qui sont bien exécutées, j'ai apprécié leur hojicha & leur genmaicha lors des visites hivernales.
It's not easy to find an authentic Japanese restaurant in Montreal at such an affordable price, but Tsujiri is a great choice for us. I could easily eat here every week. The matcha ice cream is my favorite-perfectly balanced & not too sweet.
Years later, it's still as delicious as I remember. The matcha ice cream is just right-bitter enough & not too sweet, which I like. However, the cone isn't great; it's not crispy & lacks a smooth texture.
The matcha tea was AH-MAZING! We had two matcha lates & wow! So smooth & tasty! Perfectly made! Very cute cafe, offers yummy looking food & desserts. Can't wait to go back & try more stuff! It's not cheap but well worth it! 🍵😋
