YEN- Cuisine Japonaise

Vincent Clerc (20 reviews)

7 Apr 2026

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5.0

Yen Cuisine Japonaise is a reliable downtown spot that sits between casual sushi joint and mid-range dining. The food is consistently solid—fresh fish, well-presented plates, and a menu that blends traditional Japanese dishes with slightly more modern, fusion-style options. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, making it a good choice for a relaxed dinner or date, though it can get a bit noisy at peak hours. Service is generally friendly and efficient, but not always perfectly consistent. Bottom line: A dependable, well-executed Japanese restaurant with good quality and ambiance—worth it for a casual dinner downtown, even if it’s not at the top tier of Montreal’s sushi scene.

A Sherland (62 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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5.0

I was really happy to secure a table four weeks in advance—the online reservation system is excellent and easy to use. When our party arrived (we had a 12:45 PM reservation on Easter Monday), we were warmly welcomed and promptly seated. The service stood out right away. Our host/server was professional and attentive; when one member of our group couldn’t order a dish as listed, he quickly suggested an alternative accompaniment and kindly apologized. We didn’t expect that but my party really appreciated the degree of professionalism and the establishment! Although the portions were a bit smaller than expected, the food was clearly made fresh to order, and the flavors complemented each other beautifully. Overall: 10/10 for food, 10/10 for service, and 10/10 for atmosphere. Honestly, 100/10—I’d happily come back again on a lunch break from the nearby university.

Anurag Chaudhury (85 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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4.0

If you're looking for good poke/sushi downtown then this is a safe bet. Had the tuna tataki, spicy tuna poke bowl and the unagi don and they were all quite good. The ambience and decor are quite nice as well. Good for a date night without having to break the bank.

Ta Mère (7 reviews)

31 Mar 2026

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5.0

The food tasted just as fresh and flavorful as it looked and we absolutely loved the cozy ambiance of the restaurant.

Josianne Marsan (147 reviews)

31 Mar 2026

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5.0

The freshest fish and seafood sashimi. Best hamachi I have ever had. The salmon tartar on crispy salmon skin was exceptional. The tofu miso soup, shrimp tempura and takoyaki were very good. Friendly and calm service. Warm decor.

Lz (12 reviews)

26 Mar 2026

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2.0

I ordered Karrage and some sushi for takeout, the Karrage was completely dry and cold as if they were sitting in their kitchen for days. Got the salmon kawa with tartare, very average as well. Won’t be coming back.

Yasmina Azar (5 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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5.0

the freshest sushi I have ever eaten, highly recommend!

E Lussier (8 reviews)

18 Mar 2026

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5.0

This was very good. I loved it. And the warm Saké was spool good

Mimosa (364 reviews)

14 Mar 2026

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4.7

Excellent Japanese fresh plates, with fish, seafood and vegetables. All plates are presented beautifully. Relaxed, friendly vibe.

Louise Couture (61 reviews)

12 Mar 2026

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5.0

I've passed this place so many times without entering. Finally I went with a friend and we fell in love with the place. The service was kind and friendly, the atmosphere unique and cozy, and the food was great and reasonably priced. We'll be returning.

Karima Chelouati (6 reviews)

8 Mar 2026

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5.0

My go-to Japanese restaurant it never disappoints

kathy silverstein (11 reviews)

23 Feb 2026

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2.0

Very slow service and food quality not consistent with previous visits

Laurence Perle Barchichat (296 reviews)

21 Feb 2026

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5.0

Delicious food fun decor and great service surprising menu ! Good to explore diff types of Japanese food

Blue Cavapoo (4 reviews)

21 Feb 2026

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2.3

Slow service, food quality not consistent with last time I was there.

Nicole Cafarelli (7 reviews)

20 Feb 2026

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5.0

Wow amazing food and everything about this place is perfect

Anthony Janiton (2 reviews)

17 Feb 2026

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5.0

This restaurant has such a great atmosphere, the food was amazing and the service was top notch , they even took a Polaroid photo of me and my date.

Frederikay Talks (14 reviews)

15 Feb 2026

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5.0

Cute spot, the food is delicious and honestly affordable for that level of quality! Servers were super sweet :) I recommend!

Valerie Lavoie (20 reviews)

27 Jan 2026

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5.0

I discovered this hidden gem - the food is delicious, the atmosphere is cozy and the service is great. Cute spot not too expensive if you like Japanese food.

Christopher Ashton (8 reviews)

14 Jan 2026

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5.0

Customer service is fantasic! Food is served quickly and always fresh. It’s a consistently enjoyable spot, whether you’re a regular or hosting visitors from out of town - they always leave impressed.

Restaurant response

Response added on 22 Jan 2026

Thank you very much Christopher! We are happy that you had a good experience. We look forwards to seeing you again!

Sofía García-Broca (1 review)

7 Jan 2026

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4.7

I Loved the decoration with old Japanese magazines and the ambient is cozy and warm. The service staff are kind too. The food is good and portions medium-big.

Restaurant response

Response added on 22 Jan 2026

Thank you very much Sofia! We are happy you enjoyed and hope to see you again :)

Elsa L. (33 reviews)

2 Jan 2026

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5.0

Had foie gras with bbq eel on rice … definitely a 5 star dish, highly recommended.

Restaurant response

Response added on 22 Jan 2026

Thank you very much Elsa! We hope to see you again :)