Montreal · Izakaya · casual
Fleurs et Cadeaux
Japanese snack bar & temakiCult MTL #2 Japanese 2026temakiJapanese currysashiminatural winesakevinyl cultureChinatown
Ranked #2 in Cult MTL's 2026 Montreal Japanese list, Fleurs et Cadeaux is a beloved Japanese snack bar in a former Chinatown florist where chef Tetsuya Shimizu, trained in washoku and kaiseki in Japan, serves temaki, Japanese curry, sashimi, and creative bento alongside natural wines and sake.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Chinatown
- Since
- 2020
- Chef
- Tetsuya Shimizu
- Owner
- David Schmidt
Plate № 49
About
Housed in a former florist and gift shop, Fleurs et Cadeaux is one of Montreal's most distinctive Japanese dining experiences. Japanese chef Tetsuya Shimizu, who trained in traditional washoku and kaiseki in Japan and also works at Marusan, brings genuine Japanese culinary craft to a relaxed and creative menu of temaki hand rolls, Japanese curries, sashimi on rice, fried mochi, and bento boxes. Vinyl records spin softly in the background as natural wines and an impressive sake selection complement the food. The restaurant was voted #2 in Cult MTL's reader ranking of Montreal's best Japanese restaurants in 2026.
Neighborhood & visiting
Fleurs et Cadeaux sits in Chinatown, one of Montreal's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Ranked #2 Japanese restaurant in Montreal by Cult MTL readers in 2026
- Japanese chef Tetsuya Shimizu trained in washoku and kaiseki in Japan
- Unique setting in a former Chinatown florist with vinyl culture, natural wines, and sake
- Creative Japanese snack bar format — temaki, curry, sashimi, and bento unlike anywhere else in Montreal
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Frequently asked
About Fleurs et Cadeaux
- Is Fleurs et Cadeaux an authentic japanese snack bar & temaki restaurant in Montreal?
- Yes — Fleurs et Cadeaux is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese snack bar & temaki in Montreal: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Fleurs et Cadeaux located?
- Fleurs et Cadeaux is located at 1002 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2Z 1K6, Canada, Montreal, Canada in the Chinatown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Fleurs et Cadeaux?
- Fleurs et Cadeaux does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Montreal we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Fleurs et Cadeaux?
- Fleurs et Cadeaux sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese snack bar & temaki of this format in Montreal.
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