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.
Service & atmosphere were excellent! Makis were good. Crab/pork stir fried rice, so so. Very salty. Would have been ok if it wasn't so salty. Lobster noodle was extremely salty! Everyone at the table had a hard time eating it. Would not order again. Miso marinaded cod: the celeriac cream sauce was not a bonus for me though my non Asian friends loved it. Miso marinated cod is usually one of my favourites but the cream sauce completely overshadowed the sweet miso marinade, which was supposed to be the highlight of this dish. The Japanese cheesecake, way overcooked & dry. This place was really about the atmosphere & service. Given the price & ratings, I had high expectations. I would personally not come back again, as the price to food quality was not worth it for me.
We truly enjoyed taking out our staff at this place. The sushi is excellent, & prices do match quality served. The manager came often to our table to converse & see our evening was pleasant. Staff paid attention to details & were very helpful working alongside with valet. We ordered various platters of sushi & everything was too high excellent standard.
Aug 10, 2024
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Such an amazing surprise , food was amazing , service started great then got a bit slow but I can understand cause the place got packed very fast , the maki with fois gras wagyu & caviar was wow ! Drinks were as great & the vibe of the place was very good , Will be back very soon , we loved this place !
Went there for a work diner. The food, the atmosphere, the DJ, the owners are so nice & the service was impeccable we had Sandy as our waitress she went above & beyond they all made our experience one of our best ever! Thank you for this wonderful experience! Food was out of this world!
Aug 2, 2024
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Foood 10000/10. Service is amazing too just a bit slow especially at first when you sit. However great vibes, music a little loud but still a great place to have dinner on the weekend.☺️ Enjoyed my experience.
Jul 27, 2024
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Food & service was exceptional. Thank you Sandy, our server, who guided us & made the experience that much better. A bit expensive but still very much worth it for a treat. Only one thing I would tweak, the music was a bit too loud, that said, I would still go back.
Food is good, the sushi was ok, but pork & fish were better, cole slaw was fantastic. The restaurant is gorgeous. Music is very very loud, almost to the point you have to yell across the table. Maybe not the spot for a quiet dinner.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would, the food was spectacular & for someone who doesn't typically like sashimi this was by far my fave.. super fresh & not fishy! The sushi was excellent my favourite one was the wagyu but all of them were top tier. The service was great as well, my glass of water was always full & my cocktail (iced honey) was delicious & constantly replenished. The waiter was super kind & the director Karine was such a pleasure to talk to, you can tell that this place is run with not only class but love. I would definitely recommend this place for a casual evening or a big bash.
Went here with high hopes ! Although the menu is nice .. it's still a bit basic. Another copy of Nobu.. very similar to Ryu, Jatoba etc .. but still it had some nice options ! I'm a big eater / drinker .. tbh usually over 1000$ a meal . So I was ready to eat & drink & try it all . Sat down.. after being promised a nice booth when I reserved I had a table facing a mirrored wall . Hard to speak to my friends & enjoy the atmosphere .. 3 times I had to almost grab a waiter to get service .. I had questions what to order.. none of the staff knew what to answer . The food was not bad but now wow. The service honestly ruined it . My friend ordered fish as his main. Unedible.. sent it back to the kitchen for them to taste it & they came back saying it was not good & tasted terrible .. they offered to make us a new one but at this point we were ready to go .. I would have expected them to comp our entire meal .. or drinks .. or offer us drinks .. NADA The kitchen openly said our food was no good & nothing was done about this .. After dropping less than 10% of what I thought id spend here .. it was still a waste .. Just to add .. I tried to reach out to the restaurant by email, social media , phone .. & nothing!
