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  • I first heard of Sakura in a gastronomical guide book. It was presented as an almost legendary restaurant, boasting of 43 years of history. It was founded at a time when the average Montrealer had very little knowledge of authentic Japanese food, which is why Sakura feels both old school and Westernized. Among its most unique and traditionnal features, however, is the kaiseki, a multi-course dinner where each dish follows a sequence where esthetics and balance are at play. The guide book mentioned that among famous patrons of the restaurant was Prime Minister Trudeau senior. Apparently, young Justin Trudeau had also enjoyed his family meals there, as he recently cited Sakura as one of his favorite spots in Montreal. At the center of this restaurant is "Mamasan", the owner, a gracious lady rumored never to take a day off. When I first visited the place with friends 3 years ago, she was indeed there, overseeing the dining room. The dinner service was pleasant and courteous, and the room quiet and intimate. The food was nicely prepared and presented. We had a great meal. My colleagues and I visited the place for lunch three times since then. The "special of the day" was my favorite pick, as it was both affordable and delicious. Our last visit (May 2016), however, was perplexing. I ordered the special of the day, which was a tuna bowl. The food came after quite a long wait, and, well, the tuna wasn't fresh. The meat had been breaded and fried, then soaked in sauce until it was mushy. It wasn't very Japanese, which was embarassing because we were welcoming a Japanese professor (he had ordered the same dish). I wondered if there had been some change in the kitchen. Mamasan was nowhere in sight. I've been fond of Sakura in the past, but I'm not so sure now.
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