VIBE
Firstly, the restaurant is the ideal size and you can tell it's a real neigbhourhood place. A true medium sized resto. Not too big, not too small but just right - intimate yet with a little space (like we all want in our relationships, restaurants or otherwise). Chef Antonio Park and his manager Helen are rockstars and will cater to your requests. If you're at the chef's table, you are in luck!
THE FOOD
I had come from a 7 course tasting meal that night so honestly, I don't remember all of the food. I do know that Antonio imports all of his fish privately from Southern Japan and in the freshness, you can tell! I don't usually eat sashimi because I don't trust where it comes from but here, I'm eating it. Antonio has one of the most spotless kitchens I have ever seen anywhere.
That said, I do remember the buratta with a bit of an asian take on it. Pheonemnal. Also, I remember the fish he served with truffle oil sauce and a bit of chimichurri (Park grew up in South America so you'll get some of those influences). This was all because he asked what we liked and didn't like. Truly incredible service.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Park yourself here again and again. I really think it's one of the most underrated restaurants in Montreal and worth the trek (or you could just cab it!).