Jun I

Sushi restaurant · Mile End

Jun I

Sushi restaurant · Mile End

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156 Av. Laurier O, Montréal, QC H2T 2N7, Canada

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Sophisticated sushi, French-influenced mains, and fine sakes  

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The Best Montreal Sushi Restaurants | Eater Montreal

"Chef Junichi Ikematsu is arguably the OG of Montreal sushi chefs. His Mile End restaurant has been a model of consistency since 2005, nabbing him some rare five-star reviews from local critics along the way. Expect an upscale ambiance with sushi to match, though next-door Ôkini (a side project Ikematsu launched in 2020) is perfect for something more grab-and-go." - Ivy Lerner-Frank

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The Best Restaurants in Montreal’s Mile End | Eater Montreal

"People don’t come to Montreal for sushi, but they should come for Jun I: Junichi Ikematsu is arguably the best sushi chef in town, and he isn’t afraid to break with tradition and make tweaks (the maki offerings lean a little more classic, though). The selection of wines and sakés (available for pickup or delivery) is mighty respectable, too. Order via their website." - Joel Balsam

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COVID-19: Montreal Restaurants With Great Deals on Wine To Go | Eater Montreal

"Easily one of the city’s best sushi restaurants, Jun I is offering 25 percent off wine and sake when you order takeout or delivery from its special menu. The delivery fee is $15."

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Guillaume Gillard

Google
Went to Jun I with high expectations. Overall, it was a good experience, though not outstanding considering the premium pricing. The sushi quality is excellent, with fresh, tasty, and fatty cuts of fish—definitely among the better sushi spots in Montreal. My personal highlight was the curry sushi, which stood out as particularly delicious. However, service was friendly but slow and somewhat disorganized. Our group of six ended up staying for almost three hours, partly due to long wait times between courses. Some dishes arrived unevenly, leaving some of us without food for extended periods. Desserts were enjoyable, but nothing exceptional. One notable issue was the soy sauce, which our entire group found overly salty and concentrated. It detracted somewhat from the sushi’s delicate flavors. Despite these points, Jun I is still a solid choice for a high-end sushi dinner with friends, just adjust your expectations accordingly.

Nithu

Google
The food was excellent—no complaints there. However, the service left a lot to be desired. We waited over an hour for our meals and ended up spending nearly four hours at the restaurant. For a group of six, the timing was off—some of us received our food while others were still waiting. It definitely affected the overall experience. That said, the restaurant had a great vibe, and the food was truly worth the wait.

Kid JL

Google
Although a bit expensive, the portions and the quality of the food makes up for the price. Their omakase comes with 3 appetisers, 15 pieces of sushi and a dessert for around 120$. The pieces of sushi were quite big and the cut of fishes were quite generous. I especially liked their Funny Maki because there was a great contrast in the temperature which made it so unique and delicious. I was surprised because I usually don't like fried sushi that much. As for the appetisers, I feel like the first two dishes were a bit too sour which overwhelmed the flavours of the ingredients but their octopus appetiser had a great balance of sweetness and saltiness which made it so wonderful. The quality of the ingredients is amazing, each slice was really fresh and I especially enjoyed the fresh scallop sushi which had a great seafood sweetness to it. The service was superb. The waiters and waitresses were all extremely patient and professional, taking the time to explain each dish while they were serving it to the table. Even though the place was quite fancy with the minimalistic interior decors, I feel like the semi casual atmosphere fits the place extremely well and it was pretty easy to talk at our table until later at night when the restaurant was more crowded, I felt like we had to shout a bit to be heard.

Anastacia Marks

Google
Everything is fresh and made on the spot. Had the most delicious sushi 🍣 😋 and tried the Japanese beer 🍺 too. A real gastronomy in the local culture through food

Claire Do

Google
We tried this restaurant with high expectations—and a bill to match (over $100 per person). We ordered the Sushi Moriawase, which came beautifully presented and included some nicely prepared nigiri and a standout hand roll—light, fresh, and well-balanced in flavor. Definitely one of the highlights. However, the portion was quite small, and even after adding some à la carte sushi (like a crab one that sadly missed the mark), we left still feeling hungry and ended up grabbing more food afterward. For the price, we expected not only high quality (which was just decent) but also a more satisfying experience overall. If you order the Omakase along with à la carte sushi, I think you might leave satisfied. The service and ambiance were okay.

Imraan Sookia (Immy)

Google
We went to Jun I for our first time on Valentine's Day. Other than the slow service, everything was absolutely fantastic From the drinks, to the miso soup being probably the tastiest I've ever had in the Montréal area. To the variety of options available. It was great and we will return Note: The Omakase has 3 appetizers and dessert that is SHARED. Then each person gets 15 pieces of sushi, sashimi. Thought it was priced quite high for shareable items.

Camille Rayes

Google
One of the best sushi places in Montreal hands down. Great quality of fish , excellent service and such affordable prices. I don’t recommend the omakase but all their sushi is amazing. The freshness is unbeatable.

Moaeez Zahid

Google
The staff at this restaurant are incredibly kind and attentive, making you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. The sushi here is consistently outstanding – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Hands down one of the best sushi spots in Montreal. Highly recommend for anyone seeking top-notch sushi and a memorable dining experience!
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Wesley T.

Yelp
During our trip to Montreal, My friends and I made reservations for Jun I as we heard great things about it. Upon entering the establishment, we were impressed by the lively atmosphere of the restaurant. The servers were nice and explained the menu in great detail. After pondering for a bit, my friends and I decided to go for their omakase, which consists of four appetizers, a sushi/sashimi platter, and a dessert. Overall, we weren't impressed by the omakase, especially given its price. The appetizers while yummy came in tiny portions. The sushi platter also had nothing special/interesting in terms of seafood selection. It was pretty much regular sushi you can find in other sushi restaurants. We also had to wait a long time in between the food courses and we found ourselves getting bored. Our visit to Jun I let us down, and if we come back to Montreal again, we probably won't come back here.
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Luke G.

Yelp
The atmosphere here is great. It's upscale, and you'll feel out of place if you don't dress nice. The nigiri was great. The fish was thick and fresh. They offered a lot of great additional fish that you don't always have access to (sea bass and arctic char). The miso soup was great as well.
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Luke S.

Yelp
Jun I is a fantastic sushi restaurant that I've visited many times. The food is always exceptional, and the service is top-notch. If you're planning to go, I recommend making a reservation, as it can get quite busy. They offer a great selection of fish, and the sushi is always excellent. Highly recommended for any sushi lover!
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Dale G.

Yelp
Great sushi here. The staff were very helpful. I'm glad we found this place and didn't have to settle for overdone maki rolls somewhere else.
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Will S.

Yelp
Atypical of any omakase I've had and wowz was it very good. First off the omakase was made from mostly local québécois products; plates were beyond wonderful and envisaged that if this meal were served in Japan, it would be celebrated at a much higher price point. In addition, this meal is not your typical omakase setup-- it's not a bar where one would expect to be served; it is a sit down (plates came in nice runway progression of fresh, inventive, delicious uniqueness). I think of the memorable experience where my palate was treated to strange and very good flavors I've never had and wish to come back. Loved the presentation, appreciated the informative prompt service and the uniqueness of the plates that I swear I could come back over and over and enjoy different plates I've never experienced yet adore.
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Gordon K.

Yelp
Extremely overpriced. When you spend $150+ per person, you shouldn't feel the need to go to grab a large poutine right after eating because you're super hungry. See those pics of the food given for the omakase set? That is a shared plate for TWO. What the heck. How can you justify that as a shared plate at that size. Any restaurant worth its salt would've given that at least per person. Those small plates are usually given in like 10+ course meals, but this was done for 5 of the 6 omakase setsbwith sushi given as the highlight. The sushi wasn't really any different from any other restaurant sushi and for this price, i was heavily disappointed. The taste was...alright, but felt more like a smorgasm of random flavors that didn't have much harmony. Cranberries don't mesh that well with seafood. Why would you pair that with scallops? The wagyu was alright, but cooked super rare and there was literal 6-8 thinly cut slices that would amount to 30g at best. Ambience and service were amazing though. But for food, i would never return for this price point. Price point: 1/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience/atmosphere: 4/5 Im sorry, usually this would score a 3/5. But this price was so bonkers at $150+ per person, that i have to knock this down further. You cannot be considered the omakase set for 2 and be needing to go out to another restaurant to grab 2 poutines afterwards because your serving sizes were EPICLY small! Don't know why other people are reviewing this so positively.
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Katerina B.

Yelp
Amazing sushi and lovely atmosphere. This resto is perfect for any special occasion or that romantic date. The fish is fresh and hits all the right spots. Service is also nice and friendly. Love this place
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Wenn S.

Yelp
Fantastic modern sushi spot in Montreal in a restaurant with French decor . Sushi chefs are Japanese and every piece is expertly sliced. We loved our food and service was great.
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Teenuh M.

Yelp
No complaints about the quality of the food! My boyfriend and I went to Jun I for our anniversary dinner. We called before hand to reserve for Omakase. There must have been some misunderstanding because the manager did NOT clearly tell us that they do NOT allow face to face interaction with the chef which is a CRITICAL part of omakase. Even after that misunderstanding we proceeded to continue with our dinner. The food was impeccable and nothing short of what was expected. My favourite apps were Gindara Amazake and Tako. The sashimi was very fresh. The atmosphere that evening was quite chaotic as there was a table of students and they were very loud thus escalating the overall noise of the restaurant. The server also wrote happy birthday on the dessert instead of happy anniversary even though we told them that it was our anniversary when we called for reservation and when we came in the restaurant.
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Amy Yu T.

Yelp
We only tried the pandemic version if Jun-I but it did not disappoint. I can easily say that Jun-I is the best traditional sushi joint in the city. We had a budget and told the restaurant to go wild with their recommendations, including a few of our favourite pieces. We had the uni, scallops, snow crab, toro, salmon, ebi shrimp, ikura, hamachi, unagi, and a variety of other delicious creations, including the one with the quail egg. The fish was fresh, the rice was perfectly seasoned and we have no complaints. One advice I would give is to eat the sushi with the seaweed first, or it loses its crunchiness. Overall, the attention to detail the chef had for these sushis can be tasted.

Alex M.

Yelp
Amazing dining experience. Love the intimate room. Everybody looked happy. Every member of the staff was kind and helpful. Other places should be more like this place. Great wine list too
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Joanie M.

Yelp
I love sushis! Good sushi! Quality of fish, quality of rice, simple presentation but lovely taste. I went for lunch and it was quite affordable too. You should try their dessert as well as it was quite intricate and fresh at the same time. Delicious. You know, sushi is the kind of thing you crave and it needs to be satisfactory to the fullest. It totally was. For 30 bucks to have this quality is outstanding. But there was just one comment for the sommelier, it's extremely hard to find a bad Austrian wine and he succeeded. I don't know how he does it. In fact, I don't even think it could qualify as a wine since it was a 6% alcohol fragrant and dull beverage. Not so bad with the food but still not exciting. That would be the only downer. Next time, i'll probably try the cocktails or their nice selection of Sake.
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Kate G.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I wanted to go somewhere fancy when he came to visit. I asked my foodie friend and he recommended Jun I - and then a bunch of dishes, mostly sushi, that he thought we should try. And so we did. And we spent a fair bit, getting hot sake, starters, sushi and desserts. First, we had a mixed seaweed starter that was beautifully delicate - each one perfumed in different ways, some tangy, some salty, all tasting of the sea but not offensively so. Then, the star of the meal (which we ate too quickly to photograph): the mixed sashimi plate. GOOD LORD I had no idea fish + sauce could taste so good - each fish paired with a different sauce, from yuzu to miso to japanese plum. The miso paste was so mind blowingly umami and rich that I actually licked the spoon (sorry). Then, a genmaicha-smoked salmon that is the most intensely smoky flavour I've ever experienced - so fresh and deep that it tasted like a campfire. It came with a bunch of little garnishes that were all incredible: marinated grapes, rice crackers and dill. Mmm that was so good yessss The sushi - we had mixed nigiri and a couple of the sushi rolls - was all excellent, fresh, and well curated, but it didn't stand out flavour-wise as much as the preceding dishes. Not to say it's bad! I just think I prefer flavour over texture, and the sushi is all definitely about clean, fresh flavours and the soft texture of good fish. The dessert was two things: a crème brûlée and a pannacotta (I think?) with a basil sorbet that was amazingly leafy-tasting. You know what I mean. I wasn't expecting a sushi restaurant to excel at dessert as well, but it totally did! Oh my god this meal was so good. I can die happy.
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Natalie M.

Yelp
Whenever my boyfriend and I visit Montreal, we always find ourselves back at Jun I. We went for the first time 3 years ago and have made a visit every single time we've been in Montreal. If you want a sushi experience that's a little bit out of the ordinary but with good quality sashimi, then this is the place. The decor is very nice and cozy especially at night. Passion fruit Cocktail I can't remember the exact name of this cocktail but it is phenomenal and a must try if you like passion fruit. It's refreshing and not overly sweet and I believe it was made with gin. Their sashimi is always fresh. I always order the scallop sashimi when I visit and it never disappoints. In the pictures below, we had an oyster shooter platter and a sashimi platter with different powders/sauces. Although not all the flavours worked, the restaurant always changes up their menu and tries innovative flavour pairings. We also tried the grilled octopus. There was some small tofu pieces, nori and a very unique sauce. Bitter Caramel Mille Crepe I don't enjoy bitter flavours but this dessert was so unique. When I had this, mille crepe cakes weren't very popular yet so this is the first time I had tried anything like it. Between the layers of crepe, there was a Madagascar vanilla infused whipped cream which perfectly balanced the bitter caramel.
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Meg A.

Yelp
Everything about our evening was made special by the exquisite care Juni and his staff put into our experience and meal. One of the best pieces of advice I had read prior to booking my reservation was to sit at the bar. As a couple, I can't even imagine sitting anywhere else, whether you're on a first date or are an established couple. For me, it's the best seat in the house. At Juni, you can watch the master himself at work, skillfully slicing sashimi and artfully arranging it on wooden slabs and slates. His two sous chefs work alongside him, and each greeted us with friendly smiles. The bar is also the home of the best service, and our waiter was the best of the best. Patient, kind, informative, and exceedingly welcoming. It helped make our evening extra delightful. We ordered so much food, sampling sushis, sashimis, rolls, miso soup, salad, and more. Next time, I wouldn't hesitate to order the Omakase experience. Oh, and the Juni Gin was outstanding. Favorite cocktail of my whole weekend. Can't wait to return next time I'm in Montreal!
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Simon P.

Yelp
Without a doubt some of the best sushi I had in my life. Wow! We trusted the chef with the tasting menu and he did not disappoint. I couldn't even tell you what I ate, but everything was just perfect. I remember salmon and tuna as appetizers - outstanding. Another level. Not your usual sushi joint around the block. I discovered a non-pasteurized sake: incredible. Fruity, tasty, amazing. Best I've ever had. In fact, eating at Jun I rendered a lot of other sushi joints in Montreal obsolete. I have two small complaints: the high price makes dining here an occasional affair at best, and the washrooms are surprisingly filthy and outdated for such a high-class restaurant. But otherwise, perfect!

John P.

Yelp
Best sushi in Montreal. The chef selections are great. Staff is always friendly and service is very precise.
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Pat M.

Yelp
Quality its here, very tasty , good presentation, i just find the decoration little cold but its clean and well organised.
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Andrei A.

Yelp
I went to this place, solely based on the number of reviews on Yelp. Should you check it out? YES This place is well worth the money. It's not cheap, but the ambiance, the chef, who prepares your sushi in front of you and the friendly staff are all worth it. My favourite was the Gun Kan spicy scallop sushi for $7.25. It comes in 2 pieces or 4 pieces if you order the same thing as maki. My second favourite was Funny Maki (4 pieces, $13). I loved all the food they served to be honest. It was that good, despite smaller than usual portions. Service was superb. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Presentation was just like at a high-end restaurant, with impeccable attention to detail. Well done! Now, here's why I gave this place 4 stars. My wife asked for extra ginger and they charged us $4 for it. Really? I get extra ginger for free at cheap sushi places in Toronto. C'mon, guys, not cool. I also asked for tea, which is usually complementary at most Toronto sushi places, but here they served a pot of tea and charged $4 for it. Again, not cool. Tea should be on the house and I just wanted a cup of green tea, not a pot of green tea. Other than these 2 minor irritations, this restaurant is absolutely worth checking out, because the quality of your experience will be elevated right away in comparison to ordinary sushi places you might be used to. I would like to come back to Juni next time I'm in Montreal.
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Romy C.

Yelp
Awesome waiters at this place. They were very attentive and very courteous. The fish was all very fresh. The scallop was definitely worth the price. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the salad or the soup I had. However I didn't go there for the leafy greens. The other item which is unrelated to the fish was the soda. It was a tad flat. Other than that I enjoyed my night, food was fresh, the dessert was divine!
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Ida K.

Yelp
We went there for lunch yesterday and sat at the bar (please make sure that u don't sneeze if you sit at the bar b/c you will sneeze directly on the fish). We got hamachi yaki roll, dancing unagi roll and the sashimi set (organic salmon, tuna, seabass, Arctic char and scallop). Dancing unagi was ok but the pieces were large and i couldnt find anything elegant about the presentation. But hamachi yaki was outright odd. There was (cooked) flaked tuna on the roll and the chef had torched the already-fully-cooked tuna!!?! The sashimi set was fine. It came with individual sauces for each fish type. The tuna was my fav of the five: the sauce was tasty and complemented the sashimi nicely. The rest were sadly not interesting at all. Overall nothing worked for me at Jun I :( the north american decoration and music gave the restaurant a distasteful vibe; they were opening pre-cooked and -marinated unagi packages at the bar when we got there and i still can't understand why anyone would torch cooked flaked tuna...
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Olivia S.

Yelp
Hands down my favourite sushi place in Montreal. The fish is so fresh and the set lunch menu is a great option to discover what Jun I has to offer. I can't recommend this place enough guys! Just go and try it!
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Matthew T.

Yelp
Found this place on one of those "best of Montreal" lists. Great Sake selection, so that is a good place to start. As some of the other people have said "solid sushi here" and I would agree with that. some of the starters are very creative and tasty. Those were where the exploration is. What else we had was good representation of the craft.
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Jessica L.

Yelp
wow, this place blew my mind. didnt know what to expect. my fiance read about this place before we went to montreal and suggested that we give this place a try. we booked in advance of course. the place was packed, we were seated right away since we had reservations. we saw two open chairs by the bar and asked if we can be switched. they gave us the menu, we skimmed through it. we asked if they had omakase (chefs special) and they said yes. it was about $75 CD$. DONE DEAL! OMG! what an assortment of fish and rolls. It was a really great bargain for that price. I wouldnt never thought about having Japanese in Montreal, not that i heard any bad stories, but they're know for french and not japanese. Anyways, everything was super fresh. I would def go back the next time i visit montreal and have time to explore places that ive been to before.
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J D.

Yelp
Really delicious authentic sushi! I had the scallop, unagi, and special fish nigiri. All very fresh and traditional Japanese style. I'm not a fan of fusion so I much prefer this place over Saint Sushi and the likes. All the chefs were Japanese, kind, welcoming, and very professional. Loved every minute of this experience! Best sushi in Montreal hands down.
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Erik M.

Yelp
Never again! Went for my birthday, they lost my reservation because you gotta leave a message to make one. Apparently Erik is spelt with a W ??? Never will I go back again. Overpriced and overrated. Very small sushi menu, the in house sushi they created is over done, nothing simple. Weird Sauces, and kills the sushi taste.. The waiters are rude and impolite "if you don't like it, just leave" attitude. Waited over 35 minutes for entree. The restaurant is small, it should not take that long to bring a salad.

Stefano S.

Yelp
Had an absolutely fantastic experience here with a great friend of mine. Small, intimate and well-designed interior with open sushi bar. The fish quality was obscene, the service impeccable (they even made me feel un-awkward when I was waiting for my friend to show up) - we did a double Omakase order and let the chefs do their thing. This was some of the best sushi I've had anywhere on earth. Certainly comparable to what I can get in San Francisco, if not better. Plus, the staff did a shot with us, so that was fantastic.
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Gabriel K.

Yelp
Solid sushi here, including some exceptional salmon. However, the highlight of my meal was the dessert. I ordered the panna cotta and it was so good that for the first time ever, I had to order a second dessert just to see what more their pastry chef is capable if, even though I was already food. This restaurant is a pretty damn good spot but sushi but it is a true hidden gem when it comes to desserts!
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Aretha C.

Yelp
This meal was a real treat. The atmosphere was trendy and open, for some reason I expected a small traditional-looking Japanese restaurant. Service was knowledgeable and relaxed, which is good for a fancy resto. We went for the omakase dinner (so we didn't know the price until the end). First off, a venison tataki accompanied by a plethora of fresh ingredients like pickled onions, nori chips, and sprouts made a great appetizer. Second, grilled cod in dashi broth. Listen up, this was THE BEST cooked fish I've even had in my life. Smooth, mellow flavour, lightly crisp skin with a slight sweetness. I can't stress enough how mind blowing this cod was! AMAZING. Next, we had a few specialty maki rolls. They were very innovative and delicious, but I found the rolls a bit overkill with all the flavours and ingredients. Then we got a sushi and sashimi board. The sushi and sashimi selection was very unique: flying fish, char, Japanese mackerel, red snapper, chicken grunt fish, and toro. Super fresh! To end everything off, we got the passion coco dessert. Tart yogurt panna cotta, toasted coconut ice cream, passionfruit jelly...it was pure heaven. My boyfriend couldn't take the sourness but I loved it. Anyways, the food itself deserves a solid 5, but the price just really hits hard. For a student like me, the revisit value is very low, as we shelled out about $120 per person. Really not sure if the ingredients and labour was worth that money. Came out thinking: "Did we really just spend $16 on two small pieces of toro?" Yes. Yes we did.
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Annie K.

Yelp
Must try! Small sushi restaurant on Laurier with exquisite maki, sashimi and sushi. Try the lucky roll and the funny roll. You'll love them! And the entree image I added to my review is to die for! Order one per person. Trust me. I can't remember what's it's called but it's drizzled with truffle oil and it's just perfection on a plate!
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Jon B.

Yelp
This place is excellent on every level. The food is super fresh and tasty ( and served gradually as opposed to all at once) , service is top top-notch ( server was polite, friendly and knew the menu very well, and the atmosphere is delightful and diverise. I had a great time!
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Marc M.

Yelp
Great experience! We had the chef choice. Everything was fresh and excellent! The tuna was like butter....melted butter! Incredible bite! I would have had a truck load! Great quality for the price and our waiter was fantastic! Highly recommend!
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Julien D.

Yelp
B52'... B52's ... b52... B 5 2 %4%$?!!!? ALL THE WAY... This is the signature hand roll for which I can go all day... Salmon or Tuna B52's are a must... Every time I land in Montreal, Juni is my obsession.. One of the best Sushi place I know off, and they even have great other dishes that comes from the Kitchen. I only wish they had other locations such as in Miami or Paris, because this would become hits in an instant... If like me you fall in love with the B's, make sure you sit at the sushi bar so you get them from the Chef' hands directly in your mouth, they will be 10 time crunchier... the crunchiness is key here, and it is what makes it so orgasmic!!!
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Josie M.

Yelp
Amazing lunch set and super fresh sushi! Excellent service & pleasant ambiance. Winner!
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Genevieve P.

Yelp
Currently, it's my go to authentic sushi spot in Montreal after nearly two years in Tokyo. The fish is fresh and delicious, and the menu has intriguing local flavors -- their maki are unique and if I remember correctly, I saw a deer tartare on the menu. They do omakase, and I went with the 50$ omakase the first time I went and left full, happy and intending on bringing everyone I know. Their desserts are also awesome. I had the yuzu tart and it was delicious. Highly recommended.
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Shirley D.

Yelp
Um...WOW. My friend recommended this place because she said it was probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in town. I'd say, she's right. The sushi was absolutely perfect because the fish was extremely fresh and the amount of rice used was just right. I think a lot of Japanese sushi places tend to make terrible rice, but Juni makes it well. Usually, rice is just as important as the fish. Anyways, it was not too soggy or dry, but it was also the right temperature. I was pretty darn impressed. You can definitely taste the quality. My bf and I ordered a bunch of different sushi and what I remembered the most was the bio salmon, the suzuki, and the scallop. The scallop was silky and tasted amazing! I've never tasted such texture before! I think my only complaint was the slow service in the beginning, but boy was it worth it when we got our food. I forgot about all the slowness and the hangryness once I ate a couple of sushi and makis. I also tasted one of the best desserts in my life. It was a mille crepe....I totally forgot what was in it but holy, holy it was just plain good. It was one of those desserts that aren't overly sweet, but not too bitter either. I still think about this particular dessert today and I still can somewhat remember the taste. I really recommend any of the sushi (nigiri) and the rainbow maki. I have not tried their a la carte meals, but I will definitely come back to try those. Definitely reserve in advance because walk-ins are rarely doable at this place.
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Anh N.

Yelp
This is the only authentic restaurant that I can eat the maguro. I love sushi but am one of those who never really got used to sashimi. I don't know why but I've tried! The only time that I was able to eat sashimi was when I was in Japan. There is something, some way that that Juni prepares or select his tuna that makes me crave it! Everything here is made and created with care, attention and respect. I love sitting at the bar watching the Chef himself prepare the sushis to order. Even watching the other sushi chefs is mesmerizing! Sure it's a bit pricey, but doesn't everything has its right value? So it is all worth it. The service is very professional and the decor is simple, purified! I would come here every week if I could! This is the perfect place to take your date out and indulge! It is so good it's sinful
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Rore T.

Yelp
Dinner conversation with my friends over sushi at JUNI: ...um... ...oh God! ...wow. ...holy... ...yes. After each mouthful, one of us would mutter single-syllable sounds; mini announcements that the food was beyond awesome. Normally, Montréal is not the place to go for sushi: we're not near any fresh water, and the city is hardly a destination for top sushi chefs. But, miraculously, the sushi at JUNI is fresh, delicious, innovative, and beautifully presented. Say things like 'uh huh' to the "Hotate Flan", and 'yes please' to the Rice Crispies-topped "B-52" and "Dancing unagi" futomaki-temaki. I said, 'I can die now' to the "Umino Pannaché", a pan-seared scallop dish served on saffron. Wine list is fine but try the unfiltered sake. It's as good as it gets. When you're done crying tears of joy, tip the staff well; they tend to earn it here.

Clare L.

Yelp
Sorry folks, but as far as I know, this IS THE BEST sashimi in Montreal. In fact, I remember getting teary eyed at how good it was. My friend Maïko took me here for my first experience, and it was amazing, and not only amazing but when I think back about that night, I go to a happy place in my mind. We started off with the Yuzu martini (freaking delicious) and then made our way through 2 long plates of sashimi, Chef's choice. Everything was fresh, including the salmon, and that makes a huge statement for me, because I typically avoid salmon as I never find it fresh enough. We ended the evening with the thousand layer cake made just like my Aunt's. Happy happy happy. and happy some more.
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Michael T.

Yelp
Best real sushi in town. Really. Now, Montreal isn't known for its sushi. After all, not that many Japanese folks live here compared to say, Vancouver. So, while JunI hardly faces fierce competition in this town, this place is wonderful on an absolute scale. Not cheap, granted. But when is good sushi ever cheap? Ask the chef for omakase and you won't regret it. Expect to pay on $30 - $40 per person. Why not five stars? The uniforms are ridiculous. Urchins are not meant to be served by waitstaff in gingham plaid shirts and bow ties. Rating Scale: 1 Star: Avoid the town in which this place is located just to be safe. 2 Star: With so many great places to choose from, why risk this one? 3 Star: I'll try it again or consume here in a pinch. 4 Star: I go here regularly if financially and/or calorically feasible. 5 Star: I look forward to taking my wife or friends here.
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Michael Z.

Yelp
I'm a sushi fan and heard this was the best place in the city. If that's the case then Montreal sushi is in trouble. The sashimi appetizer was good but nothing to write home about. The Sushi was average and the maki - which I understood to be their specialty - was over-done - dipper and fried and then poached and seared and sauced (I exaggerate but u get the picture). And it was over priced.. Two stars for good service and nice decor.
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Eve C.

Yelp
Excellent sushis. Japanese authentic. Quality +++ Best time to try Juni is for lunch. less expensive to try the seagrass salads :)
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Gabrielle L.

Yelp
The sushi was good but what impressed me most was the waiter. I told him that someone I know recommended this place to me and he was able to tell me what that person normally orders so that we could order the same thing if we wanted to. His memory is very good... especially to remember names of customers and hat what they usually order. He was also very nice and polite. I didn't like the first cocktail I ordered because it had too much wasabi in it so he let me order another cocktail. I got the bloody Caesar instead it was very good! My friend and I shared everything. We got the salmon sashimi and the spicy scallop hand roll. The sashimi was fresh. I don't usually eat hand rolls. I usually just order makis but the spicy scallop was good. We had the kana age epicee (Cajun spiced soft-shell crab with avocado and cucumber), B-52 (red tuna, rice crispies, avocado and spicy mayo) , the Funny maki (fried red tuna, hamachi, avocado tooled with spicy salmon tartare) , TMT (fried red tuna, Shiso, tentsuyu sauce) . My favorite maki was the B-52 because I love the crunchiness of the rice crispies and the flavour of the spicy mayo. My least favorite was the TMT. It was very simple. The sushi was good and fresh but I've had better sushi in Montreal. Also I found that most of the makis consisted of red tuna and it would have been nice to see more variety on the menu. The best thing we ate that night was the magaru taru-taru ( red tuna tartare with black truffle oil and honey mushrooms served with taro chips). It's a must for anyone who eats here!!!!
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Philip A.

Yelp
Mind blowing! I ate my last meal of 2016 here and it was the cherry capping a good year. Everything was impeccable, from service, decor, food and drink; they've got it figured out. The favorite items for me where, Spicy Scallop sushi, Magurro Taro Taro -a tuna and mushroom dish with taro chips, and the seaweed salad. A MUST visit when in Montreal or craving sushi.
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Didier N.

Yelp
I won't say that this is the best sushi I've ever been to. This title would go to Sushi Ran in Sausalito, CA. I'm also planning on going to Japan soon. I can however honestly say that this is the best sushi restaurant in Montreal by far.... until I find a better one :P. A definite 5 star! The menu is very interesting and the specialty rolls are quite inventive. Most importantly, the fish is very very fresh and tasty. Everything that we ordered was perfect. My favorite was the Salmon Gravlax, the Funny Maki and the Bio Bio salmon sashimi.
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Rj P.

Yelp
Found Juni on Yelp when I was looking for a sushi restaurant in Montreal. Montreal isn't known for it's sushi establishments so I was pleased when Juni had so many favourable reviews. Since I was dining solo I decided to sit at the bar and chat with the chef while enjoying his personal selection of fresh fish (omakase). I had a delightful assortment of sushi and sashimi - the fish was fresh, flavorful and remarkably presented - and the variety was impressive given Montreal's small sushi scene. Juni is not an inexpensive sushi joint so do not expect cheap boxes or pre-made rolls. Juni is easily one of Montreal's Japanese gems and deserves repeated visits.
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Feifei L.

Yelp
The best sushi I've had in Montreal. Yes it's not cheap, but the flavour is so delicately constructed it more than justifies the price. The service was excellent, and great ambiance too.
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Alex O.

Yelp
Super pricey, but who cares. High quality makis and nigiris. I went here for my graduation dinner with my family. Very VERY good sushi. Make sure to get the B52 and Spider Roll. So good I had to order another set of rolls for the next day.

Carole H.

Yelp
Really disappointed expensive and very little food i wonder how they even do business .Their are so many better asian restaurants.