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.
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.
Dec 30, 2025
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Les matchas sont très bons & riches. Toujours à la bonne température pour être consommé directement. Je trouve les ramens un peu moins goûteux. Beaucoup de tables pour travailler sans trop de bruits avec des prises électriques à certaines tables.
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 food was all very delicious! I'm not a huge ramen fan because the ones in the US are normally very salty & heavy but this one is so light, sweet & just salty enough! The soba noodles were so tasty as well as the Poké ball (which could have used more fish but still good) If you're around & looking for a cute cafe with good food & nice matcha drinks, come here!
Jul 23, 2024
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Endroit avec service rapide , ma soupe ramen était excellente , mais j'aurais aimé un peu plus relevé, & le porc était savoureux à l'intérieur. Tiramisu matcha était exquis
Such a great spot to study, for dates, or for good Japanese matcha goodies! We ordered their matcha cake, matcha latté & matcha mochi parfait! The matcha was so flavourful & strong, which is exactly what you want! They also sell ramen as well! The atmosphere was really good & a lot of seating!
Absolument délicieux Vraiment le ramen était trop bon tout comme les desserts J'y reviendrais c'est sur ! Une ambiance plus chaleureuse serait peut être agréable toutefois
After coming back from Tokyo, I have been on the constant hunt for the best matcha in Montreal. This Summer, my partner introduced me to this hidden gem called "Tsujiri." Not only did they have the best matcha I ever tasted, they have a delicious array of matcha & hojicha sweets/cakes/desserts & ramen (their tonkotsu is a must try). & to top it all off, the service at Tsujiri is absolutely top-notch & their atmosphere/aesthetic is so Japanese that sometimes I have to remind myself that I am still in Montreal (sadly) & not in Japan. 10/10 Would recommend to each & everyone I know!
L'endroit idéal si on adore le matcha ! On peut y déguster à la fois de délicieux ramens, boissons & desserts au matcha au même endroit. (+) Ramen Soba Tonkatsu - Fraîcheur des nouilles soba & char siu hyper goûteux (+) Parfait au matcha - un délicieux mélange de glace au matcha, céréales, fèves rouges, chiffons matchas avec macaron aux fraise (+) Latté au matcha - onctueux latté bien balancé (+/-) Ebiten Sanuki Udon - tempuras auraient être un peu plus goûteux
Great matcha dessert place. It’s nice that they also have noodles/ ramen, so you can have food & dessert, drinks at one place. I felt the price has gone up a few dollars over the two years.
