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| - For sushi snobs out there, if you want to eat at Saint Sushi, you must come in with the mindset that this is not authentic Japanese sushi. That said, the take on the sushi, nigiri, sashimi, etc. are quite creative and quite tasty!
Boyfriend and I are from Vancouver so we know our sushi. Decided to give this place a try given the high ratings. We were able to make a reservation the day of. The staff told us on the phone that they will hold our reservations for 15 minutes, and they definitely respect that despite the many walk-ins that they have.
We had the chef's tasting menu and were not disappointed. The sashimi is served with apples for acidity, which was refreshing and opens up one's appetite. I still prefer just plain sashimi but this was a new experience. The "sapins" were great. Nice mix of flavours and the crispiness of the rice cracker nicely balanced out the lobster mixture. The rice cracker was also easy to hold :)
The sushi platter was thoroughly explained by the server. There was a roll which was wrapped in cucumber instead of nori, a roll wrapped with Vietnamese rice paper and another called the Michael Jackson. They were all great and also came with different dipping sauces to enlighten your palate. At the end, both of us were contently full.
The decor inside has influence from all over Asia and the open counter where all the food is prepared is probably the most relaxed and chill environment I have ever witnessed. This is a fun spot to try if you're in Montreal. Remember, have an open mind!!! And make reservations!
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