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Yen Cuisine Japonaise

A hidden restaurant in the heart of Montreal combining Japanese cuisine and contemporary gastronomy.
Downtown
4.4$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 5 pm
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Valentine's Day: hours might differ
JapaneseSushiSoupsSaladsPoke BowlGreat selection of beersGreat selection of cocktailsNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsTasting Menu

About us

YEN Cuisine Japonaise, a hidden restaurant in heart of downtown Montreal combines traditional Japanese cuisine with a contemporary gastronomy experience, all within an intimate yet sophisticated ambiance.

Our Specialties

Sushi, japanese fusion cuisine, soba noodles, donburi

Amenities, services & more

5★
69%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
10%
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0%

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Reviews for Yen Cuisine Japonaise

Food
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on Google4.2 (1100+)
*as of 2026-02-14
5★
69%
4★
15%
3★
6%
2★
10%
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Review Summary

Reviewers describe Yen Cuisine Japonaise as a cozy, elegant spot with a warm modern ambiance and authentic Japanese decor. The menu earns praise for fresh, beautifully prepared sushi, sashimi, chirashi and other traditional dishes, with standout items such as foie gras unadon and torched rolls. Many dishes are noted for generous portions and good value, with a variety of bowls, poke options and ramen that suit different moods and occasions. Service is described as friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, with staff offering recommendations and answering questions to enhance the experience. The atmosphere and interior are repeatedly highlighted as calm, clean and inviting, making Yen Cuisine Japonaise suitable for dates, meals with friends or celebrations. Overall the restaurant is frequently called a standout and a hidden gem in Montreal for authentic flavors and careful presentation, encouraging returns.
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Great tempura poke bowl!

Mar 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great food !

Mar 24, 2025
on Google

It is a good restaurant. The food & service were delicious.

Mar 24, 2025
on Google
4.0

This eatery offers some interesting Japanese dishes. The interior evokes a youthful Japanese atmosphere. The sake & Japanese whiskey selections are particularly remarkable, & I've found my favorite far yeast white beer, smooth & aromatic. However, the restaurant's noticeable fishy odor was rather off-putting.

Mar 23, 2025
on Google

Really good food! Thank you!!

Mar 23, 2025
on Google
5.0

Food is so good service is also so good & atmosphere is also so good🤤🤤🤤🔥🔥🔥🔥

Mar 21, 2025
on Google

Really nice & cozy place. The food was fresh & tasty especially Takoyaki & salmon Uramaki. The staff were nice & welcoming.

Mar 18, 2025
on Google

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Différent & tellement bonnnn
Merci beaucoup

Mar 15, 2025
on Google

I've been ordering since 4 years at Yen, & I even told my friends & family about it because the food was amazing, well presented, & the ambiance really nice. 90% of the time I was happy with the service & the food.

That's until recently, I've ordered take out & was disappointed at the tiny amount of fish.

There was literally 30g of fish (3 half bites) I could barely notice it was in there). When I used to order there was a good 100-130g, enough to feel like it was a lot. Like I used to feel delighted at how it was delicious & good value. Now it felt like eating 24$ bowl of rice with veggies 😢😢 I don't know if it was the chef but I'm scared to come back if this is the new standard.

Mar 13, 2025
on Google
5.0

Yen Cuisine is an absolute gem for sushi lovers in Montreal! The freshness of the fish is top-tier, & the presentation is stunning. Every bite feels like a work of art, especially their signature rolls!

Mar 10, 2025
on Google

Nice place & nothing wrong with the food or service. It just didn't stand out as something I'd splurge on in the future (value for money).

Mar 10, 2025
on Google

Great food! Very cozy!

Mar 9, 2025
on Google
5.0

i visited this place wonderful

Mar 5, 2025
on Google

The food was amazing, we had sushi, edamames, & a bowl. All delicious 🤤🫶🏻. I would improve a lil the service. But in general I like this restaurant

Mar 2, 2025
on Google

The food was delicious! The portions were a good size too, I've had poke before where there's almost no salmon but that was not the case here. The ambiance was very nice too, kind of felt like being transported to another place with the well decorated interior.

Feb 26, 2025
on Google

I'm calling this the best Japanese ricebowl I've had in canada yet to date. Perfectly cooked & seasoned forie gras & unagi, extremely flavorful sauce all make the perfect dish

Feb 23, 2025
on Google
2.0

The food is mediocre. I ordered the Tenzaru Soba. Except the shrimp, rest of the tempura are not crispy at all. Will not recommend.

Feb 19, 2025
on Google

La nourriture est tres Bonne. La serve use s'assurait que tout est correct tout au long de notre souper. C'est un peu dispendieux mais pour essayer ca vait la peine.

Feb 19, 2025
on Google

Awful quality sushi rice + mediocre quality fish cuts = very underwhelming
The tempura that we ordered was not even crispy (beside the shrimp, which makes us wonder if the shrimp was semi-precooked unlike the other vegetables, you can clearly see that the batter used are different)
The platting may seem nice but would not recommend.

Feb 19, 2025
on Google

Really great experience overall. The chef & co are fantastic, the food is phenomenal, & the decor is aesthetic & authentic. My favourite sushi joint in Montreal!

Feb 17, 2025
on Google