Reviews consistently describe UTO Sushi as fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned, with many diners calling it the best sushi they have had and a Montreal gem. The fish is praised for exceptional freshness and quality, with standout items including eel, torched sushi, maki, nigiri, and poke bowls, and the chef or owner is repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Several notes mention good value and solid takeout options, though during peak hours or close to closing there can be a wait, and some advise ordering in advance. The place feels small and family run, with personal touches such as in house sauces and a hands on chef who makes an effort to accommodate preferences. Overall, customers express strong satisfaction and a clear intention to return, often recommending the spot to friends and considering it among the top sushi options in the city.
Sushi & pokebowls are amazing!! Food can take a while to be prepared because theres usually one or two people cooking, but it's worth it! Cant wait to be back in the summer, heard they might be closing, hope it's not the case :(
Absolument délicieux, sushi frais & remplis de saveurs. Les makis #14-15-16 sont excellent. Il faut par contre appelez à l'avance pour avant de récupérer vos commandes car la préparation peut prendre plus de 30 à 45 min avant d'être prête surtout en heure de pointe.
Les commandes sont garder au frido, ce que je trouve bien attentionné de leur part.
Les pokes bowls restent à être essayer, merci UTO sushi, à bientôt.
Feb 24, 2026
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Absolutely love this place. The eel poke is outstanding, & the chef-who I believe is also the owner-is incredibly warm & welcoming. The quality of the produce is exceptional, especially considering how reasonable the prices are. A truly special spot that I can't recommend highly enough. Simple put, a Montreal gem & a must-try.
Our go-to-place for affordable & delicious sushi in Montreal. My boyfriend & I visit it often, even on our birthday nights when it's a workday but we still want something nice before the weekend party.
Be sure to order in advance, or prevent about 30min of wait, especially during peak hours. We usually enjoy just sit there & talk with the chef, or order then go to St-Laurent, get a coffee & some natas before we come back.
We would recommend the torched sushis #14 & #16, & for poke we recommend either eel or salmon.
Les meilleurs poke bowl que j'ai mangé. Les portions sont très généreuses & tous les produits sont d'une excellente qualité & très bons. De plus, le prix est vraiment très raisonnable pour la qualité & la générosité !
Je ne peux que recommander !
Incredible sushi, really fresh & prepared very well. The chef/proprietor is very friendly & interesting to speak with. He opened in May 2024 & works very long hours to make sure his food is the best it can be. Even the soy sauce (which the chef makes himself) had a noticeable, above the norm taste. We had sushi but the people sitting next to us had the poke bowls which looked amazing. I recommend looking at the menu & deciding which items you would prefer Not to have, then asking the chef to recommend items from the rest of the menu… His suggestions for us were spot on.
I will admit that I was skeptical of all the five star reviews, but after dinning there I see they are genuine & well deserved.
Update 8/28/2025 - I came back a year later. The sushi was just as amazing as I remember from 2024. The owner is doing an amazing job. He has maintained & even elevated the high quality & integrity of his restaurant. UTO Sushi well deserves its strong reputation.
It's got 5 stars for a reason. Really good sushi/poke for a very reasonable price. You can see everything being made fresh. I got a salmon poke bowl & my partner got a Montreal.
This is the second time I come here. First time sushi, which was excellent! Today I came by to pick up a salmon poké. Everything is great, he's a one man show & still politely excuses himself if he may be a little late on an order.
I love supporting small businesses like these!
Keep up the great work 😃
Wow, absolutely by far the best poke bowl I've had. Curated with attention to ingredients & flavors. Would highly recommend this place to those that are thinking twice!
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A friend brought me here 6 months ago for the Eel Poke Bowl & have have come back with a new friend each month since then - everyone falls in love with both the food & the wonderful chef!
Hands down, the best poke bowl I've ever had, everything is made to perfection with such care - the seared eel is a wonderful touch that adds an amazing crispness, i cant even begin to praise the japanese omelet!
En 2 semaines, c'est la 3e fois que nous venons dans ce restaurant. Nous sommes toujours bien servis. Produits frais & service impeccable.
Nous recommandons vivement à tous les amateurs de sushis & poke bowl.
J'y suis allée pour les 5 étoiles & pour le poké bowl végétarien dans un VRAI bol (bambou/bois), vue sur les photos d'autres avis.
J'ai été comblée. Bravo & merci au chef! 🌟
The chef is so friendly & hardworking. I always get the Vegetarian Poke bowl; I've tried many spots around the city & nothing compares to the poke here. The sauce & flavours are unbeatable!
