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Yen Cuisine Japonaise, Montreal, QC

Yen Cuisine Japonaise

4.3
4.3
309 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
Top tags:
YEN CUISINE JAPONAISE, A HIDDEN RESTAURANT IN HEART OF MONTREAL COMBINES TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CUISINE WITH CONTEMPORARY GASTRONOMY EXPERIENCE IN A COZY YET SOPHISTICATED AMBIANCE

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 543-3354
  • Website
    http://yencuisinejaponaise.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    2157 Mackay St, Montreal, QC H3G 2J2
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Sherbrook St
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Guy-Concordia Subway Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

What 309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

309 Reviews

  1. Chewy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    If you don’t mind the non-existent customer service and poor server’s attitude, the food is not bad! But the ambience and dining experience will not enliven your evening, for sure.

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  2. sallyG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    It was overall an okay experience. The service was nice, but I wouldn't say the food is outstanding or anything, got the beef tataki noodle and foie-gras unadon. The noodle was overcooked and a little blend. the unadon was tasty but at the end a little too fatty.

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  3. Fred

    Montreal

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fast service, cute decor, but a bit rough around the edges. Had classic poke bowl, and the tuna was a bit too chewy. The gyoza dumplings were good and the fried chicken appetizer too.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food we absolutely loved it!! We went for a dinner and honestly we were impressed

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  5. FAMB

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    We are visiting Montréal and selected this restaurant based on fhe 4.5 stars. Very disappointing. The scallops were inedibly fishy. Couldn’t eat either meal and were charged full price even though we ordered a third dish which was nothing special. Will not return.

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  6. Gracebay

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very funky cozy place with many different options for food.

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  7. rnbeirameiluj

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Je suis toujours satisfaite quand je vais à ce restaurant, une vraiment bonne adresse

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  8. LauraZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    urchin is no available, foie gras had bad tasted, not fresh. Sushi is good

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  9. Vickpreet

    Edmonton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Good restaurant for locals but nothing too special. Also very dirty. The food is soso as well.

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  10. Sparker61

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I’m always suspicious of restaurants that serve huge mounds of food: thankfully this is not one of those. If you prefer quality over quantity (like me), then this is the place for you. Easy on the wallet and delicious. Lots of choices. Could use more semi sweet white wines on the menu - Alsatian riesling, maybe a gewürztraminer.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and very nice host! Nice clean and clean restaurant.

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  12. Regularcostumer

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Every time I go there the food is great but the flies are a bit annoying.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    Flies in the restaurant. Disgusting. Would not eat there again.

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  14. JavierO

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very nice place in the heart of Montreal. The quality of the food is really good, also the service is friendly. We pre-request a nice table and they provide us the best one ;). I 100% recommend this place!

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  15. HelenP

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was amazing. Staff was alright. Only thing we did not like is we had the table for 1h30 - usual standard is 2h.

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  16. KDZ19

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    one of the best Japanese restaurants in mtl hands down

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We came for a date night and we’re beyond impressed with the quality of sushi, quick and efficient service and just a simply cozy ambience. Definitely worth the price and highly recommend. Will be back to try the bowls!

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  18. TimG

    Charleston

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique sushi rolls that are the largest I’ve ever had anywhere but not too large. Tables and chairs on the smaller size but not uncomfortable. loud at night due to how busy it is and tables close together but not annoyingly so.

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  19. XavierB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Très bien, très bon et bon accueil 😉 Il y a des places de stationnement généralement pas trop loin

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  20. Moni

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I recently celebrated my daughter's birthday at this restaurant, and it turned out to be the perfect place for our special occasion! The service we received was truly exceptional, leaving a lasting impression on us. The only minor hiccup was that my appetizer arrived simultaneously with the main dish, which was a little unexpected. Nevertheless, it didn't overshadow the overall enjoyable experience we had with the meal. The wait staff was polite and attentive throughout our visit, making sure all our needs were met. Their friendly and professional demeanor added to the overall positive ambiance of the restaurant. The atmosphere was delightful, creating a warm and inviting space for our celebration.

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  21. LauraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice ambiance. The food was delicious and it was done super fast. Took me longer to decide what to eat. Super nice staff.

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  22. Yooo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
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  23. RobinAnnMiller

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    We were there to celebrate my daughter’s 18th birthday. (I told them that.) No one at the restaurant ever said happy birthday and of course they did not offer a birthday desert. The food is good but overpriced. One person’s food arrived 15 minutes before the others. After the food came we never saw our waiter (or anyone working there) again. We waited for 40 minutes and then I went to the front to get the bill myself. Extremely disappointing, especially for my daughter!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Fish/seafood very fresh.

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  25. LindaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Excellent location, lovely ambiance with private screening, speedy service, smiling servers, everything you're looking for in a dining experience.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    The food was tough…every dish we ordered was covered in a warm sauce. Not at all what I expected and definitely not a tier one or two sushi choice. Sashimi was warm and didn’t seem fresh. Lots of options for food but everything was just off. Cool place, but just not a good food choice.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening with high school friends. The staff was very accommodating as we were a party of 8. Didn’t rush us, polite and professional. Thank you for your great service

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Amazing food and portions! One of our favorite sushi places in Montreal. Service is fast once the food starts coming out, maybe a little too fast. Feels rushed because there’s a maximum time of 1h30. A bit disappointing but delicious food makes up for it.

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  29. christina

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We were 5 for a business lunch. Made a reservation and the restaurant was ready for us. We all ordered a different poke bowl and we all thoroughly enjoyed them.

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  30. LivH

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Quality was over the top and the price is not too steep. Saving this place for the next time I come to MTL

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Très belle expérience au resto Yen le 1er juin dernier. Nourriture très fraîche, service rapide et courtois. Très bon rapport qualité-prix. Nous recommandons ce resto sans réserve !

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  32. Sheldon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    love the food. only down side is, they don't take Amex.

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  33. AdamO

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was more presentation than taste, but there were a few special items not frequently found, like the chawanmushi. Service was polite, although despite having made reservation 3 days ahead, and spending a decent amount, they enforced a 1.5h max seating time, and shooed us out even before we had really finished our meal. Waiter also forgot one of the items we had ordered.

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  34. SteveS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, service and food. Will definitely recommend and return to this place.

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  35. PatrickA

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place with lots of choices - all of them are very tasty

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  36. laures

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    i was very disapointed this time - i came in august 2022 it was delicious. yesterday evening was cerbad and i felt ashamed to have invited my friend there… maybe the cook changed?

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  37. Flyjt

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Liked the whole experience a great deal. Loved the menu variety and authenticity. Even had fresh uni!!! The only downside was the lack of a wine menu but a plus for authenticity. Will be going back soon!

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  38. CarolV

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Excellente cuisine très diversifiée. Service courtois, mais malheureusement les serveurs/serveuses rencontré.es ne parlent pas français… Ici à Montréal on parle beaucoup français. L’anglais est aussi utile évidemment! Mais par respect répondre au client en français est essentiel. Mais les serveur.d’usés sont très gentils quand même….

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  39. Jodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    EXCELLENT! Les saveurs sont incroyables. Bon rapport qualité prix!

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  40. Andrea

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love eating at this place! The food is excellent! I always go there to celebrate: birthdays, great news, etc. Everyone reason is a good reason!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Yen Cuisine Japonaise using the Order Online button. Yen Cuisine Japonaise also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Yen Cuisine Japonaise also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (514) 543-3354.

Yen Cuisine Japonaise is rated 4.3 stars by 309 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yen Cuisine Japonaise

2157 Mackay St, Montreal, QC H3G 2J2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sherbrook St
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Guy-Concordia Subway Station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine
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