Nowadays, Montreal is populated by so many all-you-can Japanese restaurants that it seems like it’s the first choice of many due to pricing and quantity.

However…I’m a big sashimi lover. All those all-you-can usually have their sashimi come with rice, which full me up very quickly. Also, their sashimi is usually not that fresh…at least nothing like Mikado…

Sure, times to times, all-you-can could be fun! But, for that price (that I probably won’t make it worth it), I rather go to a menu restaurant because I rather enjoy my food than stuffing my stomach.

So which Japanese restaurant do I suggest? Mikado!

It is located:
1731 St-Denis
Montreal, Quebec
H2X 3K4

It is not a traditional Japanese restaurant. So do not expect the sushi rolls to be authentic. Their rolls are a bit inspired from the cuisine of Thai and Vietnamese. Before, my criteria for a good Japanese restaurant has to be owned by Japanese because then i would think “Hey! It’s owned by Japanese, it gotta be authentic and good!” Well…i guess it’s not always true!

Mikado honestly served the freshest sashimi I have ever eaten in Montreal… They cut their fish so well, that every bite of sashimi is heavenly! I highly suggest their red tuna. 


So…you’re not a fan of sashimi? No worry! There are many rolls and many unique ones only to be found in Mikado! I think every time I go there, I try different rolls. My favorite so far has to be Dragon Eye and Chardonnay (a bit of wine in it).

Although I’m not very fond of deep fried food, I have to admit that Mikado deep fried food (tempura, and tempura in their rolls) are rather well made! They are not oily at all and very crispy. You know that they change their deep fried oil very often due to the freshness of their oil. 


Fan of scallop and love crispiness? Try their scallop of heaven (or something like that…their dishes names are slightly too fancy to remember). They serve BIG FRESH SCALLOP!! it is enrobed with very crispy thin noodle (??? i don’t know how to describe better, but i do have a picture!) The sauce that comes with it is so very delicious! a must try!

Not only does the food is good. Their service is impeccable. You will never be left unattended. The moment you sat down, within less than 5 minutes, a waiter or a busboy will pour water to your glass. I guess I am very strict at that because I drink a lot of water and I hate when my glass is empty and have to be on the lookout of a staff for more water! Before I could finish my water, they always come on time to fill it back up! I love! Their service time is rather quick too! I never need to wait overly long for my food to arrive! They actually have quite some sushi chef working at the counter!


If you were to go there Fridays or those busy days of the week….I would suggest a reservation. 🙂

Zuuchini