Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Quebec

"What is it: Were you to ask a Montrealer where the best Japanese can be found, they’ll tell you it’s Kazu. They’ll also tell you it’s best to arrive early, as there’s a regular line up the block. That’s due in part to this restaurant’s no-reservations policy, but also because of popularity."

"Kazu is the epitome of a restaurant for solo diners with their small and lively dining room and impressive Japanese menu. If you can beat the lineup, Kazu is truly the perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Especially if you’re a fan of steaming bowls of ramen and fresh sashimi!"

"Junichi Ikematsu is arguably at the top of Montreal's crop of sushi chefs. He is a formally trained Japanese sushi chef who is a master of the craft in the form of classic sushi and sashimi fare done right within the confines of his Laurier West restaurant, Jun I. Ikematsu forgoes the fancy plating and over-the-top presentation, preferring to let the quality of the fish speak for itself."

"What is it: For some of the best sushi in the city, look to chef Junichi Ikematsu’s pseudo-eponymous spot. And yet, while all manner of sushi, maki and sashimi are of a best-in-class quality, so too are the zenzai entrées that play with flavours beyond the traditional. No matter the choice off the menu, every morsel of seafood is treated with an expert hand and edge of a knife."

"The famous Jun I is closed, but its sister restaurant Okini will still be serving ready-to-eat sushi platters, as well as pastries for takeout."

"Sushi Momo is an excellent restaurant specializing in vegan sushi and other Japanese specialities. Sushi Momo opened in 2014 and is run by chef Christian Manuel Ventura Alatorre whose innovative sushi creations are very tasty indeed. It is one of the first restaurants in Montreal to serve vegan sushi and amongst those with the most varieties."

"One of the best and they specialize in vegan sushi, as well as other Japanese specialties. Chef Christian Manuel Ventura Alatorre has been behind its success ever since it opened in 2014. This chef creates sushi that is so very innovative and at the same time, absolutely delicious."

"You wouldn’t think that a combination of the words “vegan” and “sushi” would be very appetizing, but Sushi Momo is here to prove you wrong: their creative menu is entirely free of animal products."

"In the space formerly inhabited by Phillips Lounge, restaurant Jatoba welcomes its guests into a truly enchanting setting. For those who are okay with handing over their whole wallet for a meal, this address is sure to impress. The cornerstone of the Jatoba experience is the iconic seafood platter – chef Olivier Vigneault’s specialty."

"Jatoba is located in the former Philips Lounge and the decor is magnificent. Chef Olivier Vigneault prepares heavenly seafood platters that have fallen to earth!. But also available for lunch and dinner are small dumplings, salads, and meat."

"Pickup up from this place a few times and the food is very good. It is pricey, of course, but a nice treat as they have some original dishes and very fre..."

"Chef Antonio Park's sushi is the best in the city, and that's because the chef melds the Japanese traditions he absorbed in Tokyo and Osaka with his Korean/Argentinian/Paraguayan/Brazilian heritage. A rich, silky butterfish nigiri might be topped with a paper-thin rondelle of pickled jalapeño. Your beef tataki might be adorned with kimchi; your British Columbia sea urchin will be the size of a plum and served fresh in its beautiful shell."

"Park Restaurant, serving Asian fusion dishes and hand-crafted sushi, is open for lunch, closes for several hours in the afternoon, and reopens for dinner. The restaurant is named for its resident chef, Antonio Park. Park, a native Korean, was raised in South America before moving to Montreal, and considers his native background as a multicultural blend."

"You planned a trip to Montreal to celebrate something - maybe a birthday, an anniversary, or the fact that you’ve lived with another person for three months and still like them. And now you want to have a nice dinner where you don’t have to get overly dressed up and no one will shove a sparkler in your face. That’s when you make a reservation at Park."

"A post shared by Posher – #MontrealRestaurant (@posher_restaurant). Posher is an all-around great option if you’re looking for generous portions and high-quality ingredients for a good price. If you’re feeling a little hungrier, try one of their poké bowls along with your sushi order."

"Decked out in wooden panels and faux graffiti, Kinoya is a cool little izakaya tucked away near the St Denis and rue Rachel intersection (not to be confused with the newly opened Kinoya Kushi Bar, although it’s from the same owners). It’s a something-for-everyone kind of institution, with all sorts of staples such as gyoza, yakitori, karaage, and takoyaki. It’s also a great spot for bentos and ramen at lunch."

"Located about a 30 minute drive outside of Montreal, the Canada Railway Museum is one of the best things to do near Montreal. This is where you’ll get a full overview of Canadian railroad history and how important it has been to Canada’s growth as a nation. The museum features over 150 locomotives, cars, and railway vehicles and it’s good for both kids and adults."

"Which of us has not been, at leatbriefly, captivated by trains. Large, thunderous and mysterious, these machnes have ever brought the promise of wealth, success and development wherever they’ve gone. At this museum, also known as the Exporail, take a trip through Canadian railway history, told through a hundred and fify exhibits."

"Did you know the largest railway museum is just outside of Montreal?. Featuring a collection of 188 vehicles and trains, this museum in Saint-Constant will be offering free admission this weekend, as they do on the first Sunday of every month."

"The Montreal Planetarium brings astronomy to Montrealers and visitors alike who appreciate the clear, light-pollution-free skies and the chance to handle samples of meteorites. The exhibit focuses on new events and discoveries from the past 40 years, especially in Quebec skies. The "Night Sky" is a 15-minute presentation where an astronomer points out all the major visible constellations."

"Taking the place of the former Montreal Planetarium, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium will help you travel to the furthest reaches of the galaxy from the comfort of a bean bag chair."

"The multi-media, LEED-certified eco-friendly Phi Centre in Old Montreal, and the neighbouring Fondation Phi pour l’art contemporain, were founded by visionary Montreal patron of the arts Phoebe Greenberg. The Phi Centre includes an art gallery, cinema, theatre, performance space and production facilities, and presents exhibitions and shows year-round, while the Fondation Phi pour l’art contemporain is a private museum with no permanent collection and presents a couple of exhibitions per year."

"This exhibition space is housed in a converted historic building in the heart of Old Montreal. The DHC/ART Foundation for Contemporary Art is a private foundation showing temporary exhibitions and projects which reflect the global nature of art today. First opened in 2007, this space aims to present art in both on-site and off-site settings, occasionally delving into the public realm."

"As Montreal moved past the Art Deco phase, Brutalism soon took over... but there are Brutalist buildings to love!. Plus, many other, more recent projects in the city prove that Montreal is an architectural hub with designers that don't waste the chance to turn a cultural physical site into a cultural landmark."

"For over half a century, Mister Steer has been serving one of the most popular kosher burgers in Montreal!. The industrial-looking interior speaks to American restaurant chains yet the burgers are excellent. The best-known are the Mr. Steerburger, Mr. Baconburger and Mr. Cheeseburger."

"One of the sole reliable cheap breakfasts in the downtown area, Mister Steer is known for its burgers, but it also has diner classics, including the option for Steerburger and eggs."

"The customer service at this restaurant is absolutely horrendous, I went there and was turned away, with no explanation. From inside the restaurant, an e..."

"Not sure about the difference between the many kinds of frozen treats?. Ice cream typically has the highest butterfat content (around 14 per cent for most North American varieties), while dairy-based gelato has less fat (between 4 and 8 per cent), but more sugar. Water and fruit based sorbet typically has no fat at all."

"The space that houses The Museum of Jewish Montreal has both a museum and a lunch counter. The museum part looks at the impact that Jewish communities had on Montreal, especially in the Plateau area where it’s located. Fletcher’s invites visitors to try traditional Jewish food and learn about its history while you savour the flavours of the community."

"The rundown: Marguerite Bourgeoys was Montreal’s first teacher. She opened a school in 1658 for the few young children living in Ville-Marie (now Montreal), returned to France to recruit teachers, then expanded the school to accommodate more students. While her story is interesting, it’s admittedly not the primary reason to stop by."

"Why: Synonymous with the Old Port skyline, this museum and chapel work together to share a piece of Montreal history with all who visit. Apparently, when Leonard Cohen sings, "And the sun pours down like honey of our Lady of the Harbour," in his song Suzanne, he's singing about the female statue overlooking the chapel."

"If you want to check out the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum co-located with the chapel, however, you will have to pay an entry fee. Image credit: Jeangagnon (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 license)"