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| - The first time I went here, I loved it. BUT, every other time after that has been a let down!!
What made me love K2 Bistro was their big, visually appealing makis, as well as the fun flavours used in some of their more unique sushi choices, such as the mango tango and the K2 roll (both very good, I really recommend trying both of those at least once). After the "magic" of my first visit, however, I found that they use WAY too much rice in their sushi. Not only does the excess rice distract from the other ingredients in the rolls (which should not be a thing, I want to be able to taste the freshness and individual tastes in the filling) and make the large makis more difficult than necessary to eat, but it left me feeling
uncomfortably full after one modest order. Despite the fact that I actually really like the taste of their sushi, I will probably not come back for that reason, because it cut my experience short and made me feel like I didn't get my money's worth. There are many other AYCE sushi bars in Montreal that don't overstuff their sushi with fillers, and I know that I can eat way more sushi at those places ;)
However, the worst part about this place has to be the customer service. The last time I went with my fiancé, it took the staff 15 minutes to acknowledge us at the door (which I was kinda offended by since there were a few staff members chatting idly a few feet away with their back turned to us...) and about an hour to seat the two of us. When we were seated, the waiters weren't very friendly; there was almost no verbal communication between us and them, orders would be served without a word said or a smile cracked. Perhaps some people might enjoy not having to make awkward chit-chat with your waiter, but I personally found that the staff gave off an unwelcoming vibe.
Overall, even if I think that everybody should try K2's sushi once for the flavour, I wouldn't make this place a regular for your AYCE sushi nights.
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