Takumi Sushi
La Fontaine Park, Montréal
Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Takumi Sushi works for a low-friction sushi meal in central Montréal, especially for small groups that value availability over ceremony. It is not the pick for diners seeking a documented omakase splurge, named awards, or a chef-led tasting format; use it when the priority is sushi with an easier booking path.
About Takumi Sushi
Montréal has plenty of dinner choices competing for limited weekend attention, so the case for Takumi Sushi should stay practical: choose it when its hours and casual dress code fit the plan.
Plan around practical details, not a prestige trophy
The clearest information is the schedule. Takumi Sushi is open Monday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM, Friday from 5–10:30 PM, Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–10:30 PM, Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–9:30 PM. Dress code is casual.
Beyond those basics, details about suppliers, chef credentials, awards, signature items, menu format, pricing, seating, or a specific service style are not part of the public profile. That does not make it a pass; it means expectations should be set around the confirmed essentials rather than unsupported claims. For diners who want a more fully documented meal, compare carefully before committing.
Who should choose it in Montréal
Takumi Sushi is easiest to assess through logistics: Montréal location, casual dress code, a schedule that includes weeknight dinner hours, later Friday and Saturday evening hours, weekend midday hours. For a broader Montréal plan, use Our full Montréal restaurants guide alongside Our full Montréal bars guide if the night needs another stop.
Skip it if the occasion needs published accolades, a stated tasting-menu format, pricing, or detailed menu information before arrival. Choose it if the decision is practical and the hours, Montréal location, casual dress code are enough for the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 405A Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 1J9, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- takumisushimontreal.com
- Phone
- +15142828838
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Takumi Sushi sits quietly on the eastern stretch of Sherbrooke, trading tourist bustle for neighbourhood loyalty. The restaurant leans into a counter-led model that the copy describes as creating a distinct intimacy; guests arrive with intention rather than by chance. Food is framed as precision-led, moving Japanese dining into an occasion tier alongside Montreal’s more traditional fine-dining anchors. The result is a restrained, sophisticated sushi experience that feels tucked away — a place the neighbourhood returns to for carefully composed plates rather than as a fleeting destination.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for milestone evenings: the kind of dinner where the reservation itself matters. The editorial describes Takumi as part of a shift toward occasion dining in Montreal, positioning it for birthdays, anniversaries and professional milestones that benefit from a planned, focused meal. Counters and precision-led service emphasize an intimate table dynamic, making the venue particularly well suited to small celebratory parties and date-night bookings where the quality of the meal and the experience are the point of the occasion.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead and plan to arrive with intent: the description stresses that Takumi attracts guests who schedule their meals in advance. If counter seating is available, request it for the most immediate interaction with the service rhythm and chefs. Keep orders focused and framed around the kitchen’s precision approach; the venue’s signature items — Spicy Salmon Roll, Kamikaze Roll and a classic Miso Soup — are good starting points. Given the piece’s repeated reference to omakase-style counters across the category, ask the staff about chef recommendations or counter tasting options when you reserve.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and welcoming with cute decor; lively atmosphere popular with friends and couples; well-lit prep area visible to diners.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Spicy Salmon Roll
- Kamikaze Roll
- Miso Soup
- General Tso Tofu
Planning details
Location
405A Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 1J9, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the group wants clearer value and a broader menu, book Restaurant de l'ITHQ. If the night needs more energy and a stronger room-first feel, consider Agrikol.
Restaurant context
How Takumi Sushi compares in Montréal
Takumi Sushi is the easier sushi-focused choice when the brief is simple: central Montréal, dinner availability, a meal that does not require a major planning runway. Restaurant de l'ITHQ is the clearer value play if price certainty matters, since it is listed as Regional Cuisine at $$; choose that over Takumi Sushi when the group wants a broader Québec-leaning restaurant experience rather than sushi.
For a higher-intent dinner, Le Mousso is the stronger cross-shop if the appeal is French cooking and a more ambitious meal structure. Takumi Sushi makes more sense when the night should stay casual and seafood-led. Casa Galicia and Menthe et couscous are better alternatives when the group wants a warmer, sharing-oriented table rather than a sushi order.
Agrikol is the more social pick if ambiance and energy matter more than sushi. Takumi Sushi is the practical call for an easier, more focused meal; Agrikol is the better fit when the restaurant is part of a louder night out.
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Compare Takumi Sushi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takumi Sushi | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Casa Galicia | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Restaurant de l'ITHQ | Montréal | Regional Cuisine | $$ | Michelin Guide Quebec 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Le Mousso | Montréal | French | ; | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America RecommendedMichelin Guide Quebec 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2122025 Michelin Plate2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1782023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Menthe et couscous | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Agrikol | Montréal | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Takumi Sushi good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-key occasion if the details fit your plan: Takumi Sushi is in Montréal, has a casual dress code, lists evening hours throughout the week. If you need a venue with more documented detail before choosing, compare it with Restaurant de l'ITHQ or Le Mousso and check current official information.
What should a first-timer know about Takumi Sushi?
Go in with the basics: Takumi Sushi is in Montréal, the dress code is casual, evening hours are listed Monday through Sunday, weekend midday hours are listed on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM. Specific menu details, pricing, seating, service format are not listed here.
Are midday or evening hours better at Takumi Sushi?
Use the published schedule to decide. Takumi Sushi lists weekend midday hours on Saturday and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM. Evening hours are listed Monday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10:30 PM, Sunday from 5–9:30 PM. For a different kind of dinner plan, Restaurant de l'ITHQ or Le Mousso are other Montréal venues to compare.
What are alternatives to Takumi Sushi in Montréal?
Restaurant de l'ITHQ, Le Mousso, Casa Galicia, Menthe et couscous, Agrikol are other Montréal venues to compare depending on the kind of meal you want. Takumi Sushi is best assessed here by its basics: Montréal location, casual dress code, published hours.
