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.
This is a specialty matcha café. They use dense brown sugar in the shiratama parfait & kuromitsu matcha glace, which overpowered the overall flavor & made it feel almost medicinal. Their yuzu drink & hojicha ice cream were really good. The café also has plenty of seating, so it's a nice place to sit down & relax.
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 🥹💕
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 ☺️
Konichiwa. Je vous recommande le TSUJIRI Montréal. N'hésitez pas à commander le Yuzu Tea😋 . Je souhaite le meilleur à l'entreprise. Très respectueusement.
The staff were okay, not rude but not welcoming. The matcha latte is just milk cant taste the matcha. It's also on the pricy side. The matcha cake was bland, no flavor. The yuzu tea was great. The place is cute.
Jul 6, 2024
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the best matcha ice cream in the city & i also love the hot yuzu tea!! the soba poke is the perfect summer dish such good tang & fresh fish 🙂↕️ great portion too !
A really chill place! If you love matcha, this is definitely the place to go to. They have a lot of matcha & yuzu based desserts but also serve savory meals like udons that are flavorful but also very light. I can never go there without their cold yuzu tea!
I have been here many many times. But today I learnt something new, never never order a drink with no ice in here, otherwise you will get a drink less than half a cup. There is no exaggeration & I understand normally no ice drink would be a bit less, that's okay. But seriously less than half a cup for $8 Macha yuzu?
Mar 3, 2024
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I love the drinks, especially the Kinako latte & the Azuki latte. I am glad they offer different choices for the milk, & also how much sugar you want in it. I tried a few of their cakes, they are great too: I loved the O-Matcha, the Hojicha chiffon cake, the Yuzu cheesecake & the Mont-Blanc. I appreciate the packaging for the cakes, the boxes have a little handle on the top, which makes it easier to carry home. Good service as well. Hope to try the savoury food too, someday.
A staple of Montreal's Japanese dessert places that also offers soba & bowls. Their service can be slowed down when many people come but it's always nice & the taste of a matcha parfait with red beans, jelly & mochis is worth the wait. Sometimes they have gluten-free daifukus or sweet yuzu cheesecake.
I wish I discovered this place EARLIER. PERFECT for a MATCHA & JAPANESE FOOD LOVER.
It's an unique hidden gem in downtown Montreal. Love that they both have salty & sweet food.
Start with a drink such as the Yuzu O-Matcha, a perfect cold drink combining these awesome flavors. Then eat your main course : their Tonkotsu Soba is perfect (not overly salty & full of flavor. Their porc melts!). LOVE their Dashi Chazuke where I could taste a lot of different flavors. End with a dessert such as Dessert Parfait & Shiratama Parfait.
Service is super quick & efficient. Staffs are so so friendly & welcoming. Place is clean with a lot of place to seat & to chill.
Thank you so much for your awesome service & food! I am super happy :) I'll come back to taste your desserts on showcase + your udon!
Sep 19, 2023
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We decided to stop by while in Montreal for some dessert after dinner. The matcha soft serve is delicious & the best I’ve ever had. You can taste the quality of the matcha. The base of the shiratama parfait was a matcha jelly layered with red beans. The mochi was chewy (in a good way), & the chestnut added a nice balance to the dessert. I also ordered the yuzu glacé. It was not too sweet & had a nice citrusy flavour —refreshing on a hot summer day. My boyfriend ordered their hot hojicha, poke soba bowl, & dessert parfait. The zesty dressing of the soba bowl tied everything together nicely, & he said he’d get it again. Get the dessert parfait if you like some crunch with your soft serve.
The staff were super friendly & welcoming. :)
The decor is very cozy & pretty with the lights on, which is excellent for a date. There was also an outdoor patio, but it was closed because of the rain.
I keep coming back to this place. They have a lot of dishes & drinks that are difficult to find elsewhere. Personally i really love anything made with Yuzu & Matcha so if you do as well, this place is perfect for you. The service is fast & courteous.
