YUBARI
YUBARI 355 Rue McGill, Montréal
4.6
108 evaluations
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What guests say about YUBARI

Yubari receives mostly praise for the freshness and quality of its sushi, the presentation of the dishes, and its chic atmosphere with tasteful decor. The service is often described as warm, attentive, and professional, although a few reviews mention long waits, missed items, and inconsistent experiences at the front desk. It is a good option for a special outing or a romantic dinner, but many customers find the prices high.

Summary based on 108 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for YUBARI

Photo of Dina Bahraoui
26 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I never comment ! But I had to this time . We had the most amazing dinner at yubari Sunday night . Our server was very professional , made us a good plate selection , and was really nice to us . Coming back for sure and shoutout to him .

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Photo of DJ W
24 May 2026
Source: Google
3.3

Good service and entertainment - food was lacking, our yakitori chicken was slightly underdone. Seems to be a location more for vibes vs. culinary experience. Recommend for drinks only.

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service and atmosphere, as creating a memorable experience for our guests is very important to us. We’re sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the yakitori chicken, as this is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. Your comments have been shared with our team, as guest feedback helps us continue improving. We appreciate your visit and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for a better overall dining experience. -Yubari team-
Photo of Polina Khantadze
24 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Yubari is an amazing restaurant that exceeded mine and my friends expectations! The staff are extremely accommodating, and do everything to make you feel welcome and taken care of. When I asked to switch tables to a more comfortable spot, they promptly did so. Everything we ordered was delicious and very flavourful. The decor and vibe is beautiful and amazing! The service is impeccable! This local neighborhood gem became one of my favorite places for Japanese cuisine and I recommend them to all friends and clients of my business. Yubari is a great example of how a high end restaurant should be run. Cannot wait to return 😊

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible review and for taking the time to share your experience at Yubari. We’re truly happy to hear that our team made you and your friends feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout your visit. It means a lot to know you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation to your friends and clients. Your kind words about Yubari being one of your favorite places for Japanese cuisine truly mean the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
Photo of Kevin
23 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Amazing atmosphere and vibe, great sushi spot with a dedicated pastry chef. Get the dessert of the day. What a cool place

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the atmosphere, sushi, and desserts at Yubari. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Photo of Rendell Persad
23 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Best vibes in the city. Live music and sushi Bar

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars! We’re delighted you enjoyed the atmosphere, live music, and overall experience at Yubari. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Photo of Camila H
23 May 2026
Source: Google
3.7

I’ve had better sushi in cheaper places 😐. The type of place you are paying for the decor not the food lol. The sushi was definitelyyyyyy not worth 40$ save your money

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Response added on 23 May 2026
Hello Camila Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We understand that value goes beyond the atmosphere, and the quality of the food should always be at the heart of the experience. We put a lot of care into our ingredients, preparation, and presentation, so it’s disappointing to hear that our sushi did not leave that impression for you. We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us continue improving, and we would be delighted to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Yubari team
Photo of Mark Anderson
17 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

CHU-TORO BLUEFIN TUNA CRUDO TUNA, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO, TEMPURA FLAKES, SPICY MAYO Pork belly with yuzu and plum sauce, garnished with marinated daikon. Miso coconut black sesame cream dessert. Amazing dinner!

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thank you for the amazing 5-star review of Yubari. We’re so happy you enjoyed the CHU-TORO BLUEFIN TUNA CRUDO, our pork belly with yuzu and plum sauce, and the miso coconut black sesame cream dessert. Your kind words truly mean a lot to the entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Yubari for another memorable dinner soon!
Photo of Maria Matei
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Went there for a birthday dinner and they were so welcoming! We wanted to seat in the leopard couch section because we could get really nice pictures and they already thought about it before we even asked. The service was also surprisingly quick, after less than 15 minutes of ordering, the food was already served! It was also very delicious! 10/10 for Yubari, they outshined any birthday dinner that I have been too

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing 5-star review of Yubari. We’re truly honored you chose to celebrate your birthday dinner with us. We’re happy to hear our team made you feel welcomed from the moment you arrived and that you enjoyed the leopard couch section for your pictures. It’s also wonderful to know the service, atmosphere, and food all exceeded your expectations. Comments like yours mean a lot to the entire team at Yubari. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening soon.
Photo of Lexi Tremblay
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

An exceptional experience at Yubari. Refined cuisine, impeccable presentation, and truly outstanding service. The team delivered a warm, polished, and attentive experience from beginning to end.

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thank you for this wonderful 5-star review of Yubari. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the refined cuisine, presentation, and attentive service. Providing a warm and polished experience from beginning to end is exactly what our team strives for, and your kind words truly mean a lot to all of us at Yubari. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Photo of tegs
13 May 2026
Source: Google
2.7

The food was very mediocre. Portions were very little and grossly overpriced. The atmosphere could have made up for it if our server didn’t ruin that for us as well. We came here for our friend’s birthday yesterday, and what started off as a great night ended in frustration and anger. The service was nothing to write home about, the most notable thing was another server coming to check on if everything was okay. We were sat (not even by our main server), the food and drinks were served, and that was literally it. However, at the end of the night, our server found it fitting to put the burden of “paying her salary” on us despite her basic service. My friend, the birthday girl, paid first and didn’t tip. We’re not from Montreal so we’re not familiar with the tipping culture here. Where i’m from we only tip if there was something spectacular about the service, and like i said, there was absolutely nothing that stood out. The server saw that she didn’t tip, asked if anything was wrong with the service, my friend said no, then the server proceeded to say something along the lines of “oh i was wondering why you didn’t tip.” After she was met with silence, she then said “you know tips are how i make my salary right?” and “so i basically just worked for free, cool.” Mind you, the rest of the table (3/4 people, including me) tipped. I decided to confront her about the passive aggression and how that’s not an appropriate way to talk to anyone let alone a customer. She maintained that she was not being passive aggressive, that she was simply letting us know how things are for her. I also maintained my stance that she was passive aggressive and that was not okay, especially knowing that today is a special day for our friend. Once everybody paid, she then threw out another passive aggressive “happy birthday!” to which i responded “no thank you” on behalf of my friend and left the restaurant. To put it plainly, this was a rubbish experience and if i could give it 0 stars i would. I don’t leave reviews of anywhere much but this situation brought a lot of anger to all of us, especially on a day where we’re supposed to be celebrating. Edit: I just remembered she also told us it was mandatory to tip in Quebec (which i now know is a lie). When my friend asked “so why isn’t it included on the bill” she seemed to not have an answer. This was such a poor experience.

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Response added on 13 May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that your friend’s birthday party ended on such a disappointing note. A special occasion should make guests feel welcome, valued, and pampered, and it is clear that we fell short of that expectation. We also offer our sincere apologies for the incident regarding the tip. Regardless of local customs or misunderstandings, no guest should ever feel uncomfortable, pressured, or subjected to remarks that ruin their evening. We understand how unpleasant this must have been, especially during a celebration. We have taken your comments regarding the food and service very seriously and will discuss them with our team. We always strive to provide a positive experience for every guest, and we regret that this was not the case during your visit. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, and we hope you will accept our most sincere apologies. Management will contact you directly to discuss your experience in more detail and find a solution that fully satisfies you. We hope to regain your trust and provide service that meets your expectations during your future visits. Once again, we offer our sincerest apologies. Sincerely - The Yubari Team
Photo of Valeria Ulin
13 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

My new favorite place ,amazing food and vibe

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Response added on 18 May 2026
Thank you for the amazing 5-star review of Yubari. We’re so happy to hear that Yubari has become your new favorite place. It means a lot to know you enjoyed both the food and the vibe. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.
Photo of Abiola Aremu
13 May 2026
Source: Google
1.0

I celebrated my birthday at this restaurant yesterday and unfortunately left disappointed because of how I was treated at the end of the night. When we arrived, we informed the staff that it was my birthday. While I wasn’t expecting anything extravagant, the overall service throughout the evening was very basic and did not stand out in any way. Everyone at the table paid separately, and several people still chose to tip. I personally decided not to because I did not feel the service warranted it. What made the experience uncomfortable was the waitress confronting me about my decision. She asked if there was anything wrong with the service, and I honestly answered no. She then responded with comments like, “So I just won’t get paid? Okay,” and proceeded to explain that tips are her salary. As we were leaving, she said “happy birthday anyways” in a very passive-aggressive tone. Regardless of how someone feels about tipping, confronting a customer in that manner is extremely unprofessional and left a very negative impression on me, especially on my birthday. Because of this experience, I would not return or recommend this restaurant to others.

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Response added on 13 May 2026
Dear Abiola, Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sorry your birthday dinner ended on such a disappointing note. Regardless of tipping expectations, no customer should feel confronted or made uncomfortable over their personal decision, especially after an evening that already felt underwhelming. Your feedback was respectful and honest, and I completely understand why the waitress’s comments and attitude left a negative impression. A birthday celebration should leave people feeling welcomed and appreciated, not uncomfortable on their way out. Management will contact you directly to discuss your experience in more detail and find a solution that fully satisfies you. We hope to regain your trust and provide service that meets your expectations during your future visits. Once again, we offer our sincerest apologies. Sincerely - The Yubari Team
Photo of Ashley Alviz
8 May 2026
Source: Google
2.0

Overpriced sushi and the quality wasn’t that good. Service was slow too, waited a while just for my drinks, wouldn’t go back for sure🙄

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Response added on 8 May 2026
Hello Ashley, We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We take great care to ensure the freshness of our products and the quality of each of our dishes, which are prepared with carefully selected ingredients to provide our customers with an impeccable dining experience. Regarding the service and the wait for drinks, this is indeed not the level of efficiency we aim to provide, and we take your feedback very seriously so that we can address this issue with our team. We regret that we were unable to provide you with the experience we strive to share every day and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to leave you with a better impression. We would be delighted to discuss this review with you and remain at your disposal. Please feel free to write to us at : [email protected] We wish you a wonderful weekend. Yubari team
Photo of alissa mae
7 May 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Went for ladies night. Ladies eat free, we just have to pay for our drink. Me and my girls were so excited for this, expecting to pay a bill of about 22$ (which is the price of the drink) plus tip. We were even considering tipping over 20% because the whole thing was so cheap. But when the waitress came to us, she told us that if we came on a regular day our food would’ve actually cost us about 80 dollars and so we should tip her on that amount instead. We were so confused and didn’t really understand how to respond to that situation and we just caved in because saying no was making us feel cheap. But we should’ve never had been made to feel that way. If our bill is 22$, we tip on that amount not on what the bill could’ve been. It is the restaurant’s policy so I don’t understand what made the waitress think this was okay. This basically doubled our bill and the waitress made a tip higher than what our bill was. Ridiculous. Will not be returning.

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Response added on 8 May 2026
Hello Alissa, Thank you for taking the time to share this review. At Yubari, we currently do not host or advertise an evening on any day of the week labelled Ladies Night where ladies eat for free. Although the sentiment behind this incentive is lovely, we do not offer this experience nor menu option. We truly value hospitality at our core and the importance of friends choosing to enjoy one another’s company on a special night out at our establishment. Furthermore, friendly, warm and inviting service is also a key component to ensuring our guests have a positively memorable experience. Kindly, we would love to be in further contact with you regarding this review and look forward to hearing from you. At your convenience, please email us at [email protected] We hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. Thank you. -Yubari Team.
Photo of G
6 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Our server Fred was excellent, everything she recommended was incredible. Fresh sashimi, electric vibe and good service. There are two services so at times the restaurant might empty out however it will fill up again and the energy will re-ignite. Cocktails are good and off sushi menu times are great. Highly recommend and keep up the great work.

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Response added on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Fred made your experience so memorable—we’ll be happy to pass on your kind words to him. 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the freshness of the sashimi, the restaurant’s atmosphere, and our cocktails. Thank you also for your understanding regarding the two seatings; we always do our best to maintain a lively energy throughout the evening. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon! 🍣✨ - Yubari team
Photo of Alexandra McQueen
2 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I was highly impressed! Honestly, above my expectations. The service was amazing, and they even helped us find a table that perfectly suited our needs even though it was Friday evening. The food was incredible. Literally everything we tried was delicious. My favorite were the wagyu maki topped with foie gras - absolutely unforgettable. Beautiful and creative design, ambient lighting, good music, and a great location. I would definitely come back:)

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Photo of Andrew Hyman
1 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Awesome sushi, great service. Highly recommend.

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Photo of Caroline
28 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.3

Overall, nice ambiance, friendly staff, and excellent service. Most of what we ordered was good, especially the Gyosa dumplings. The chicken karaage was a miss. It lacked flavor and tasted like plain fried chicken coated in a glaze. It could use a serious upgrade or be reconsidered as it didn’t match the quality of the rest of the menu. I’d still recommend this place.

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Photo of SoHoRoommates South Street Townhouse
28 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Beautiful food in a beautiful atmosphere. Lovely selection of food and drinks all the way from apps to mains. Thank you for an exquisite experience in the old port.

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Photo of Tania Romano
27 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.3

The restaurant and ambiance is beautiful! But, the prices are WAY too high for the quality of sushi and portion sizes you get. Drinks also very expensive. You go for the experience, not expecting to eat the best sushi of your life.

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Response added on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the ambiance and overall experience at Yubari. We also appreciate your comments regarding pricing, quality, and portion sizes. We want to assure you that we use fresh, top-quality ingredients in all our dishes, and our pricing also reflects the experience we offer as well as our location in Old Port Montreal. Your feedback has been noted and shared with our team, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again.
Photo of Leanne Nguyen
26 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

A beautiful space located inside the St Paul hotel on the edge of Old Montreal. Great selection of food and cocktails- be prepared for the prices as they can be a bit of a sticker shock (my husband’s cocktail was $40 but was unique and he said it was amazing) and mine was also delicious. Server was really helpful, she explained every dish that came out. Our highlights were the ceviche and the scallop foie gras maki roll. A fantastic experience- reservations are suggested as the restaurant filled up quickly.

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Response added on 27 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the atmosphere at Yubari, located inside the Hotel St-Paul in Old Montreal, as well as our selection of food and cocktails. It’s great to hear that both drinks stood out and that your server made the experience even more enjoyable with her attentive service and detailed explanations. We’re especially happy the ceviche and scallop foie gras maki roll were highlights of your evening. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Photo of Abdulaziz
25 Apr 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Food was underwhelming, the music was excessively loud, and the service needs significant improvement. We had to ask multiple times for basic items like napkins and utensils, which was frustrating. Considering the high prices, the portion sizes and quality didn’t match expectations. You can find much better food, atmosphere, and service at places like Juni or Parc. Would not recommend.

Photo of Samira Nahas
22 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

lunch table d’haute 35$ wow the sushis amazing!!! amd the drinks were soo good too

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Photo of Rob
21 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I really like the staff and the vibe. I refer your place to all my friends. The wagyu steak has to come back.

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Photo of Nelson Vallacorba
19 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Service and food were excellent! The staff were incredible and we were appreciative of the attention my wife and son received for their birthdays. Thank you for a memorable evening!

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Response added on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars and for celebrating such a special occasion with us at Yubari. We’re delighted to hear that both the food and service made your evening memorable. It truly means a lot to our team to have been part of your wife and son’s birthdays and to have created a moment worth remembering. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another special experience.

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  • Sunday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Monday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Tuesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Wednesday 11:30 - 22:00
  • Thursday 11:30 - 23:30
  • Friday 11:30 - 23:30
  • Saturday 17:00 - 23:30

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