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 about Tsujiri Montreal highlight strong authentic matcha across drinks, desserts and ice cream, with many calling it one of the best matcha spots in town and praising the rich balanced flavor, the range of beverages including lattes and plant based milks, and the dessert lineup from parfaits to mochi and green tea cakes. The menu is noted for its variety, including ramen and green tea udon options in some mentions, and the interior described as stylish, calm, and with ample seating that makes it a good place to study or catch up with friends. Pricing is mixed with some items seen as expensive but many reviewers feel the quality justifies it, and portions are often generous. Service is generally described as friendly and professional, though a rare negative experience with staff is noted. The atmosphere can be busy and noisy at peak times, and a few reviews mention occasional inconsistency in drink sweetness or dessert quality. Overall Tsujiri Montreal is frequently recommended for matcha lovers and is viewed as a reliable destination for both beverages and sweets with a welcoming setting.
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.
Dec 26, 2025
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My friends & I used to love going here. The place is cozy & drinks were amazing. However, I took my family to try it last week & it was not a nice experience. A lady with glasses (asian) was very rude & giving attitude to my boyfriend when he was ordering & to my family. We were a big family so we needed a bigger table to be all together. We went upstairs & saw few people hanging around. So we did try to sit down & go there since it was perfect for all of us. This girl told us promptly that the 2nd floor is closed with the most irritated voice & look. But... Theres obviously people in there. How is it suddenly closed for us?? Anyways, we didn't bother asking her because I just don't want to make a scene. But yess, food is good. Drinks are good. But that lady needs to know how to treat customers properly. I am not generalizing the crew. But this lady stands out for us. Been going here for a long time & I haven't gotten this unsatisfied before.
Tsujiri has always been my comfort place after a long day at work. The staff is welcoming, patient, & always happy to help you pick something if you're not sure what to get.
Definitely a spot I look forward to coming back to every time.
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.
Amazing tea & food both savoury & sweet but their atmosphere is disrupted by the sound of ANNOYING buzzers has to be a better way
Their interior could have better tables /chairs to match what high quality the food is
This cafe is a famous matcha brand in Japan. I ordered tiramisu & hojicha latte. The sponge of the tiramisu was very dry & hard, so it's not tasty. I didn't really taste the matcha, so I don't recommend it. The hojicha latte had a refreshing hojicha aroma, but it might be better to buy it yourself on Amazon or make it yourself using hojicha powder from another matcha shop. It's a good place to relax when you're feeling a bit tired after walking around downtown.
