Bloom reimagines sushi for a plant-based future without sacrificing craft or pleasure. Here, technique meets innovation in a menu that honours the ocean while dazzling your palate. Expect futomakis, edamame, and delicate creations that showcase the team’s creative curiosity and respect for traditional know-how. The dining room is sleek and serene, a fitting backdrop for their beautifully plated dishes and thoughtful cocktails. Whether you’re dining in or ordering takeout, Bloom invites you to join a movement where sushi can be enjoyed sustainably, passionately, and without compromise.

Since the pandemic, we’ve gotten so used to seeing retail corners in restaurants that we forget we were doing that long before 2020 came around. This grab’n’go comptoir and a wall of Japanese imports has been doing what it does since 2015, and they do it well, pulling together a menu full of maki, hosomaki, nigiri and sashimi, onigiri, poke bowls, and more at cheap and filling prices. Hands down a solid spot for lunch.

Moku is a Japanese bistro on Sainte-Catherine West in Westmount, working a compact menu that moves from izakaya standards to pointed fusion. Sashimi platters and oshizushi anchor the raw side, the pressed sushi arriving torched and dressed: salmon with spicy mayo and ikura, hamachi with yuzu mayo and tobiko. The crossover plates are where the kitchen shows its personality, pairing burrata with pistachio paste and a nori baguette, or folding miso into a butter spaghetti that has quickly become a house signature. Ramen in chicken broth, rice bowls up to a seafood-laden kaisen don, and a flat iron steak with mashed potatoes round out the mains, while desserts stay on theme with matcha Basque cheesecake and hojicha crème brûlée.

Sushi Momo reimagines Japanese cuisine with a plant-based twist that has become a city favourite. Vegan sushi takes centre stage at the bustling Saint-Denis restaurant, where Chef Christian Ventura crafts colourful, beautifully plated rolls that balance creativity and tradition. The kitchen sits in the middle of the warmly lit dining room, surrounded by brick, wood, and greenery. Alongside the sushi, a thoughtfully curated list of organic, natural wines rounds out the experience. With flavour combinations you won’t find anywhere else, this is a must-visit for sushi lovers, vegan or otherwise.

Sushi Suki doesn’t go for flash, it just does the work. This Saint-Léonard sushi spot is a takeout machine, cranking out everything from nigiri to tempura rolls to sushi pizzas with speed, consistency, and a solid spicy mayo game. The menu is huge—think poké bowls, miso soups, imperial rolls, and party platters that top out at 100 pieces—and you can mix and match your way through weekday lunch combos or full-on family trays. They cover all the bases: cooked, vegetarian, raw, grilled, deep-fried. Whether you’re craving a butterflied Boston roll, a Dragon Eyes tempura, or just need a decent 12-piece combo under $11, it’s all here. Delivery is fast and free over $25, and yes, they remember the extras.

Okeya Kyujiro is an orchestrated immersion into Japanese culinary art and culture, where every step of the 20-course omakase unfolds like theatre. Helmed by Chef Takuya Matsuda, this intimate, reservation-only spot in Montreal elevates Edomae sushi to a meticulous performance, blending razor-sharp precision, curated sake pairings, and an aesthetic homage to Japan. From the whisper of bonito flakes being grated to the delicate balance of umami in every bite, it's much more than simple theatrics here. This is gastronomy as art—sharp, deliberate, and unforgettable.

Tamisé brings something rare to Hochelaga: a sushi spot that’s warm, refined, and deeply rooted in the neighbourhood. It’s a kind of spiritual successor to Sata Sushi, but with a tone all its own. Co-founder and designer Tania Morrison, known for her work on Ratafia and Motel Ontario, takes a hands-on approach—literally, often behind the torch finishing off signature makis. The menu revisits old hits like flambéed scallops and tofu, folds in vegan options, and plays with small luxuries like Quebec-made garlic soy sauce or granite stone plating from Matière Bussière. There’s a tight list of natural wines and sakés, Apéro à Zéro mocktails, and the kind of service that makes it hard not to linger.

Sustainability and style come together at Ryú, where the sushi is sourced exclusively from certified sustainable fisheries, and the sleek interiors—curated by Ménard Dworkind—set the tone for a refined, modern take on Japanese cuisine. With locations in Peel and Griffintown, Ryú delivers an experience that’s as much about aesthetics as it is about execution.

The menu leans traditional with a contemporary edge, showcasing pristine cuts of King salmon, wild striped bass, and bluefin tuna, plated with precision. Nigiri and sashimi take center stage, while rolls offer a more Montreal-friendly approach to classic flavours. The cocktail and sake selection is just as carefully considered, making Ryú a top-tier destination for those who want their sushi with a side of sophistication.