Jatoba is a tremendous addition to the downtown dining scene, which is dire need of variety beyond the chain restaurants. Very fresh and tasty plates, very good price-to-quality ratio - the lunch menu is well-worth it for those not looking to splash out too much.
I've enjoyed the pan-seared tuna, salmon sashimi and beef teriyaki, all done to perfection. The dumplings could be among the best in Montreal. Chef Olivier Vigneault is raising the bar.
The desserts - by pastry chef Kimberly Estrada of Some Kind of Wonderful - are unique: From the Suki blondie bar to the Japanese cotton cheesecake, you can't go wrong! I just wish they had kept the mango tart on the menu, it was incredible.
My only criticism is that lunch service could be a little faster. But the decor and stylish remodelling of the interior makes it a location worth hanging out in...