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Restaurant Sho-Dan
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
2020 Metcalfe RueMontreal, QC H3A 1X8
(514) 987-9987
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
6 reviews for Restaurant Sho-Dan
6 reviews in English
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Review from Tae K.
12/4/2010
Came here for dinner while on a business trip to Montreal. It was recommended to me by a colleague, with a substantial amount of hype. Whenever superlatives such as "best" are used, you tend to walk in with high expectations.
The ambiance was trendy and chic. The menu offers run-of-the-mill sashimi/sushi as well as specialty rolls, which averaged ~$18-$25 each. I had the Besame Mucho roll and Lips. My friend had the Mango-Tango.
The Besame roll was somewhat tasteless and got old fast after the 3rd piece. The Lips/Mango Tango rolls were much better, but nothing above and beyond what I've had at other sushi places. All in (incl. drinks, dessert, tip), the meal was $100+. Not astronomical, but not cheap either.
As an aside, they didn't have Toro sashimi. Maybe Toro is in short supply in Montreal, but if you want to be considered a high-end sushi restaurant, not having Toro on the menu sets you back.
Bottom line: Decent sushi/rolls, but given the hype and the price, I expected more. -
Review from Mr. E.
Montréal, QC
11/22/2011
Another see & be seen place that concentrates more on the decor than the food.
Please, they have rolls with, names like "the lawyer" & "lips"
Most of the items are so dressed up with mayo, pineapple and other ingriendents, is this a salad or sushi?
I went with 4 coworkers and we all ordered the Omakase (chefs choice)
The sashimi and and rolls were warm. The rice was so warm it must have just came out of the cooker.
The fish did not taste overly fresh and the rolls were quite bland.
Not worth the money or time, much better sushi can be found in Montreal.
Wished the pretty decor and good service extended to the food!
Shodan, no please Sho- me- the- door so I can leave quickly! -
Review from Dave H.
8/18/2008 11 photos
We reserved one of Sho-dan's private, upstairs dining rooms. Even though we were isolated, service was ever-present, personable, and kept our water glasses topped off. This downtown Montreal restaurant is chic, lounge music piped through to complete their "chicness". They were busy that Friday, with most table and sushi bar seating filled. (Speaking of bars, I had a glass of white, and tried a tasty lycheetini.)
The highlight of Sho-dan's arsenal is their assortment of specialty "concept" rolls which can be extreme in presentation, and atypical in taste, even to the most seasoned sushi ranger. My friends are Japanese restaurant enthusiasts and loved the quality of cuisine, from the tempura, to the slices of raw goodness, down to the perfectly matching sauces for each dish. Don't forget to get dessert sushi - the mango one is amazing.
Dinner at Sho-dan blew my MIND. Be warned, prices are higher than average, but it's worth splurging for, just this once. (Credit cards accepted.) -
Review from Jim J.
Montréal, QC
9/29/2010
I wasn't impressed at all with this place. There are WAY better sushis than that in Montreal! I don't get how they don't even have specialized cocktails, yet they serve Pina Coladas...Wine selection is large but very cliché, nothing special there. We asked the waitress for some food recommendations and she indicated the "most popular" rolls. How about you know your stuff and know exactly what to recommend?
The sushis had a nice presentation but that's pretty much it. Completely tasteless. And some little annoying details, like Kikkoman soy sauce on the table? What kind of non-fast food restaurant puts cheap Kikkoman soy sauce on the table? At least hide it in some little jar or something.
We were sitting by the mezzanine and the decor was dull. There was no music...on a Friday night. We had a bad experience overall, will not return. At that price range ($18 a roll), you can and you should get better. I have no problem spending on amazing food but I hate getting screwed. -
Review from S C.
Montréal, QC
3/19/2011
I was here twice.
The first time, my friend from Montreal wanted to introduce me to a "hip sushi joint" so she took me to Shodan. We had four of the specialty rolls- I don't remember all of the names, but one was like pizza with tuna as topping. Tuna was dry at the edges, watery and tasteless. We had mango tango, which was ok- nothing too great. Maybe an extra point for the novelty (shrimp tempura & mango) and presentation, but nothing extraordinary about the taste. The other two were pretty much the same- looks pretty and different, but didn't taste anywhere near amazing to deserve the price. Between the two of us, we paid $90 something for four specialty rolls including tax & tip for lunch.
Then I took one of my friends, because she wanted sushi for dinner and this was the only sushi place I knew that was within walking distance from my apartment. We had 5 regular rolls - salmon rollx2, California roll, negihama roll, shrimp tempura roll- a miso soup, a green salad, and green tea. The bill came up to be about $75 including tax and tip. Fish were of decent quality. Decent service. Tea was good. Miso soup sucked. Salad was ok. Definitely not meeting the expectation for the price.
For all the hype, is this the best you can do Montreal? Really? -
Review from Francis O.
Mascouche, QC
3/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Get a private room and make sure your order the specialties. I really like the Phoenix, Tuna Flower and Besame Mucho. Incredible.
