Tsujiri Montreal se spécialise dans les friandises japonaises authentiques à base de thé, mettant en valeur le matcha de qualité supérieure et le hojicha grillé dans des préparations froides et chaudes. Le menu équilibre ces profils de thé riches et terreux avec des pâtisseries sucrées, des parfaits à la crème glacée et des bols de nouilles savoureux comme le ramen et le soba. Chaque plat privilégie des ingrédients naturels, de la poudre verte intense dans les boissons à la texture tendre des nouilles. L'intérieur offre un cadre moderne et ouvert, doté d'équipements fonctionnels tels qu'un accès internet sans fil pour un environnement calme. Chaque dessert bénéficie d'une présentation soignée, superposant souvent les textures avec des gelées légères et des sirops pour équilibrer les saveurs prononcées. La boutique propose une sélection régulière d'en-cas japonais traditionnels accompagnant ces créations signatures au thé.
Tsujiri Montreal est largement reconnu comme une destination incontournable pour les amateurs de matcha, offrant un menu varié composé de thés de haute qualité, de lattés savoureux et de divers desserts esthétiques tels que des parfaits, des gâteaux et de la crème glacée molle. De nombreux clients apprécient les saveurs authentiques et équilibrées qui ne sont pas trop sucrées, et l'intérieur spacieux et apaisant en fait un endroit populaire pour retrouver des amis ou étudier. Bien que la nourriture, notamment les ramens et les sobas, reçoive des éloges fréquents, certains visiteurs ont noté des incohérences dans la préparation des boissons ainsi que des problèmes occasionnels liés au bruit ou à l'affluence. Malgré des avis partagés sur la rapidité du service et le besoin d'un meilleur entretien des lieux, le consensus général demeure qu'il s'agit d'une adresse appréciée pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience de café d'inspiration japonaise en ville.
The place decor is nice, it got a separated area for drinks & food. They are specialized in matcha drinks/ ice cream. I took the regular matcha ice cream parfait, but I found the taste too bitter! The combination of the things inside does not work well together. I don't know, left disappointed mainly because of the too much bitter taste of matcha.
My former favorite has become increasingly unpalatable. The matcha latte is bland, & the ice cream is loaded with a bunch of random, unremarkable toppings to justify spending $10. The price has gone up, but the quality has declined. The ambiance is also worse; it used to be quiet & elegant, but now it feels like a market, where you have to shout to order. The counter is so wide that you have to lean forward to barely communicate with the staff.
Everything matcha is delicious...best matcha ice cream. The soft serve is so good! 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.
Tsujiri is THE most famous green tea brand in all Japan. Consequently they usually also have the best dark green tea ice cream in the world. However at this branch they did not offer the typical 3 flavor tiers of green tea ice cream (mild, medium, dark) & only the generic mild which is not what they are famous for… yuzu tea is good. Otherwise I do not recommend. Zenmai Matcha around the corner has a slightly better generic mild green tea ice cream (probably Maeda-En supplier?)
I like the atmosphere of this place. I've been here a couple times & its usually packed so there can be a little wait for seating. The matcha is very strong & not too sweet, but it is a little pricey. After tax I paid a little over $10 for a matcha latte, but it is very tasty. The dessert is good as well. I also love that there is free wifi & outlets to charge your devices. Next time im definitely trying their ice cream!
I loved the matcha ice cream with mochis! The matcha flavor is rich & makes the ice cream feel light instead of heavy & creamy. It's super refreshing & not too sweet at all!
However, I didn't like that they added about half a cup of jelly, it was way too much & really affected the overall taste & texture of the ice cream. On the plus side, I enjoyed the red bean; its sweetness balanced the ice cream nicely, keeping it from being just bitter matcha with a light texture, & making it sweeter & more flavorful overall.
The portion is a little small, but this is a great spot to hang out, study, or just relax.
They have great quality matcha for the price, & it's bigger shop than imagined. With modern & calm room decorations that's black. & oh, I love their ice cream! I am a big Matcha fan, so I love that their matcha desserts & drinks taste more'bitter' & tea-like than your usual matcha store. They also offer free wifi, since there are a lot of students around. Unfortunately, I don't think it's a good study place there. During the many times I went there, it's often crowded & kind of noisy.
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.
