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.
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!
One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Montreal. I love the Tonkotsu Soba, it's my favourite item on the menu! The chef also brings the food to your table & the staff are all very nice & welcoming:)
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.
Nov 19, 2023
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I loveeeee Tsujiri!! Can't beat the matcha & hojicha desserts! Also tried the salmon poke soba & it had a delicious slightly sweet vinegary umami flavour! The parfaits & soft serve are my favourite! The hojicha shaved ice is so refreshing 😋
J'adore Tsujiri, tout leurs gâteaux sont succulents malheureusement je n'y retournerais plus car je viens de découvrir récemment qu'il y avait de la gelatine de porc 🐷 dans presque tout leurs gâteaux ( à part les mochi ) si je ne me trompe pas. Je ne le savais pas mais vu que je ne consomme pas de la gélatine, je dois y arrêter d'y aller . Dommage
I had a nice time visiting this place! I ordered the hojicha with milk slush, & added the swirl of ice cream on too. Delicious, & I would love to try the other menus. The place was spacious, & well decorated for the season. The employee was very friendly with me!
Nov 9, 2023
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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
Love this place. So glad we have one in Montreal. Can’t really go wrong with anything on the menu. Shoutout to the staff who make the shaved ice. It’s delicious.
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.
Sep 27, 2023
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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.
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!
