Montreal · Sushi · omakase
Jun I
Omakase sushi & Japanese-FrenchMichelin recommendedkaisekiJP-French fusionMile End
Michelin-recommended Jun I is one of Canada's most celebrated Japanese restaurants, led by Kyoto-born chef-owner Junichi Ikematsu whose exquisite Japanese-French omakase has shaped Montreal's entire Japanese dining scene for over two decades.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Mile End / Plateau-Mont-Royal
- Since
- 2000
- Chef
- Junichi Ikematsu
Plate № 16
About
Chef-owner Junichi Ikematsu arrived in Montreal from Kyoto having trained in Japan since the age of 17, and has since established Jun I as the standard-bearer of Japanese fine dining in Canada. The restaurant holds a Michelin Guide recommendation and is widely regarded as one of the country's finest Japanese tables. Ikematsu's cuisine weaves French precision into traditional Japanese philosophy, producing an omakase experience of exceptional delicacy and balance. He is also credited with training a generation of Montreal's most respected Japanese chefs, making Jun I a touchstone of the city's culinary identity.
Neighborhood & visiting
Jun I sits in Mile End / Plateau-Mont-Royal, 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 sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin Guide-recommended and considered one of Canada's finest Japanese restaurants
- Chef-owner Junichi Ikematsu, born in Kyoto, trained in Japan since age 17
- Singular Japanese-French omakase that has defined Montreal Japanese dining for 20+ years
- Mentor to an entire generation of Montreal's top Japanese chefs
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Frequently asked
About Jun I
- Is Jun I an authentic omakase sushi & japanese-french restaurant in Montreal?
- Yes — Jun I is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for omakase sushi & japanese-french in Montreal: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Jun I located?
- Jun I is located at 156A Avenue Laurier Ouest, Montréal, QC H2T 2N7, Canada, Montreal, Canada in the Mile End / Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Jun I?
- Jun I does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Montreal we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Jun I?
- Jun I sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for omakase sushi & japanese-french of this format in Montreal.
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