Yubari is widely praised for fresh, high quality sushi and creative Japanese fusion dishes, with standout items like wagyu, sashimi, and crispy rice drawing repeat visits. The atmosphere is described as stylish yet welcoming, with a chic decor and a soundtrack that supports conversation and fine dining. Service is repeatedly highlighted as attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, often guiding guests through dishes and sake pairings and making celebrations feel special. The bar and cocktails receive strong notes for balance and creativity, adding to an overall premium experience. Some reviews mention high prices and portions that may feel small for the cost, while others say the value is worth the quality. A few experiences point to occasional inconsistencies in service, pacing, or music volume, and there are occasional comments about billing or a desire for more menu variety. Many guests consider the restaurant a must visit in Montreal, especially for celebrations or date nights, and express a desire to return. The overall sentiment emphasizes a memorable, refined dining affair with meticulous plating and superior fish quality, though with caveats about cost and occasional service or ambiance quirks. In sum, Yubari stands out for its superb food, refined ambiance, and dedicated staff, delivering a premium sushi experience that many are eager to repeat.
We went on the second Sunday of June 2025.
The service was good.
The place was less than half full the whole evening, which was cozy, but it lacked a bit of ambience. The decor is nice, but some of the seats face the walls, which makes it less interesting.
The food was good, maybe even very good, but not exceptional.
Their menus are probably a bit outdated... The Makis were 8 pieces in the menu but the warm Makis came in just 6 pieces.
The sake was very good too.
Overall a good experience even if a bit overpriced.
Super expérience gustative au Yubari. Deuxièmement fois pour moi ici & toujours aussi satisfaite du service impeccable & aimable de Tristan & Anita ! Les cocktails, la nourriture, la musique & le staff sont d'un équilibre parfait. Je recommande à 100%. Merci pour cette belle expérience.
After a year since its big, lavish opening party, we were excited to finally check it out for ourselves. However, what we found left us a bit confused.
We started with a couple of sushi rolls, which were decent but didn't justify their high price tag. The octopus was well-cooked, with admittedly creative flavors, yet it still fell a little flat.
The standout item for us was the mini wagyu burger, which had a taste & quality that surpassed everything else we sampled. We joked that they should consider opening a burger joint (seriously, do it; I'd come to that).
They also offer a variety of additional items like dumplings, fried rice, & various entrées & meats.
The lively atmosphere, complete with a DJ & leopard-print banquettes, gave off a vibe more suited for a nightlife spot than a restaurant focused on quality cuisine.
The decor featured some nice Japanese-inspired touches, like a bonsai tree, but the combination of higher-class restaurant pricing, an underwhelming & scattered menu, & a nightlife vibe made the whole thing feel misaligned. Even their website emphasizes a visual experience over taste, & unfortunately, that was reflected in our visit. It seems they are more focused on the experience than delivering exceptional food, which is a critical miss for a restaurant of this caliber in that area.
While we still enjoyed our time on some level, & the service was very quick & friendly, we feel they need to find a clearer direction in both their offerings & priorities.
Jun 2, 2025
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Bel endroit, nourriture excellente & service impeccable. L'emplacement du restaurant est un peu plate, mais l'ambiance à l'intérieur vous le fait oublier. Le restaurant est très beau. J'aurais aimé y être de soir quand le restaurant est plein pour vivre la pleine expérience, mais à cause d'un spectacle nous avons dû y aller à 17h30. Le resto était vide à cette heure donc l'ambiance n'était pas au rendez-vous, à essayer plus tard en soirée! Les employés étaient serviables, sympathiques & très efficaces, voir même trop pour nous qui avions mentionné vouloir prendre notre temps & ne pas tout recevoir en même temps. Nos plats nous ont été servis en deux services distincts. En moins d'une heure s'en était fini. Nous aurions aimé un service moins expéditif, mais étant donné l'heure & le restaurant vide, je comprends que les commandes sortaient vite. Donc je recommande si vous êtes pressés! Tout était très bon. Salade de mangue/papaye super rafraichissante, dumplings gyoza très bon, bao bun gourmand, makis excellents & créatifs & le riz croustillant était un délice. Je ne suis pas prêt à dire que ça vaut le prix car ça reste tout de même très cher comme endroit (une moyenne de 38$ pour 8 makis de format hosomaki, j'ai rarement vu ça), mais je recommande de l'essayer au moins une fois. En résumé, c'est à essayer, vous ne serez certainement pas déçu, mais vous retournerez probablement à votre endroit préféré de sushis un peu moins cher la prochaine fois.
Great experience all around! Food was incredible, atmosphere was on point for a nice night out, & staff was very welcoming. Will be going back for sure & definitely recommend!
Super belle place! Excellent service par Sasha🔥 (si je me rappelle bien de son nom) très souriante, douce, patiente, à l'écoute. Rien à dire de négatif sur le service, c'était parfait. L'ambiance est wow & le décor 😍😍 parfait pour des photos. Le seul élément décevant est la nourriture. Ils doivent upgrade dans les saveurs ou faire des changements dans leurs menus également pour les cocktails. Nous étions une groupe de filles & personnes dans notre groupe n'étaient complètement satisfait de la nourriture.
The staff already seemed to have an issue with us as soon as we arrived to the resto, very hostile & short with us. Basically insinuated that we were not on the level of this restaurant. When I tried to go to the bathroom there was a girl throwing up in front of it, so that's ok but us celebrating a birthday wasn't. Waitress & manager were both unwelcoming & hostile. ruined my friends birthday. only the ambience & furniture was cute. everything else not. would never go here again
