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| - Within steps from a popular corner of Mont-Royal and St. Laurent there lays an unassuming little sushi spot. Now, let me briefly explain how I luckily found it.
By chance that afternoon rain was about to fall, and as usual I forgot my umbrella (or lost it). Thankfully, I saw a place close by with a simple fish shape for a sign. I figured they served some sort of Japanese fare, as a large sushi menu was placed in the lower left window corner.
Taking shelter from the passing showers seemed a good time for a mid afternoon snack, so I surveyed the interior of the small but welcoming shop.
They have an open fridge with some ready-made sushi plates, wraps and salads plus a selection of cold beverages. They offer free hot water and green tea bags, but usually beside a hot tea a cold drink is enjoyable with Japanese fare (not that day with the chill from the rain).
The owner happened to be behind the counter (with a sushi chef to his left who was very focused on the tasks at hand). He happily explained the new promotional one page double-sided menu sheet (with most rolls named for towns in France). One simply called "salmon avocado" caught my eye.
It turned out the avocado was extremely rich and tasty, as I found out they are proud to serve very fresh avocado. Totally 5 stars for that ingredient (on that day), and it typically blends well with fresh salmon among other things. I got a little container of spicy mayo for dipping on the side, which was well balanced.
I sat at their clean bleached wood finished tables. The décor on the whole looked fresh, simple and had a nice amount of Asian decorative wall hangings - including the requisite golden lucky cat on a shelf in the corner.
They have a larger double-sided menu, which would make for much more than a snack. Perhaps for take-out, party platter or delivery another time.
It's good to know there are still well established local sushi places in and around Montreal's city corners - especially nearby a historic "Main" one.
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