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Tri Express
Category: Restaurants Sushi Bars Sushi Bars [Edit]
1650, Avenue Laurier EstMontreal, QC H2J 1J2
(514) 528-5641
- Hours:
Tue-Wed 11 am - 9 pm
Thu-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 4 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
11 reviews for Tri Express
10 reviews in English
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Review from Aurora N.
2/11/2012
I relish visiting Montreal because of Tri Express. I've been tempted to buy a plane ticket just to eat there. Chef Tri is the rockstar of the sushi world and I'm totally and unabashedly a groupie. I don't throw my panties at him when he's making sushi but the food is that good that I've been tempted too. I first encountered his genius ingredient pairings when he was at Kaizen and also at Le Petit Treehouse but I much prefer his latest incarnation at Tri Express. C'est magnifique!
Tips: Go with a few people (max 4... the tables are tiny!) and order Omakase III. It is the best way to experience his mastery at work. -
Review from Khanh L.
12/22/2011
For me, It's the best sushi in montreal,
OK this place has so many good dishes, best is to go with friends, like 4 ppl is the best so you can really order some food, and sample. The place is small, it's casual, eat and go place, and the service is very efficient.
First the salads, both the lobster and filet mignon (seared but rare) salads are good, trust me you have never had salad like this before!!!
The chef has this "mix" that he calls "Tri's" , it's basically tobiko, tempura (which are like salty rice crispies) mixed with your selected fish or lobster and spicy mayo. it's good but it can get rich if you order too much of it. I recommend one or two dishes of the Tri style. The Tri style is peppered throughout the menu...
The sushi pizza is worth a mention, it's pricey but feeds 2-4 ppl. The topping is Tri style and easily 10 cm tall, lol. you can have it with salmon or tuna or lobster if you want something cooked.
The Sashimi (salmon or tuna or both) is the most original and tasty I've ever had anywhere. it comes drenched in soy sauce, with spicy sprinkles, roasted sesame seeds, and granny smith juliennes. The soy sauce is perfectly balanced. I'm not too fond of sashimi, but this one I always order when I'm here...
Of the rolls, special mention to the cucumber roll, it's called "le divin" instead of nori, it is rolled with cucumber, it comes with special soy sauce and it's fresh and light.
The other roll i like is the "favori de Tri" which is wrapped in rice paper, original. The fish here is always top notch and fresh!!! though it would be nice if the slices were thicker...
I've brought friends from all over and they all liked it because it's quite different from regular sushi places... even the sushi snobs from NYC and vancouver like this place so there you go ;)
oh and remember cash only !!! about 30$ per person, 45$ if you're a pig :PListed in: My favorite restaurants in mtl…
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Review from Huntting B.
11/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
very tasty fish
we were there on a sunday and were one of two peoples there. everyone else was takeout. we must have seen 10 or so takeout orders leave while there.
the sushi was great. the spicy tuna and the toro sashimi were excellent.
the filet special on rice was not so great. it was overcooked and outside of the off ginger sauce it was flavorless. not sure why there are 4 dollar signs here for 60 bucks we ate to our sushi hearts desire.
Didn't try any other sushi while in Montreal so I can't say it was the best but it is definitely a solid choice if you are looking for good quality fishes! -
Review from Michael Z.
Montréal, QC
12/12/2011
My favorite sushi place in Montreal. The owner is the former sushi chef at Kaizen. It's always packed so I do take-out. They have 50$ menu for two that can't be beat. Anywhere. Ever.
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Review from Ais C.
Montréal, QC
10/30/2011
This is the best sushi in Montreal, a city with pretty terrible sushi, but Triexpress is fantastic. The atmosphere is eclectic and cozy, the bar is the best seat to watch the chefs at work, and their tri-express special sashimi (look for the lobster specifically) can't be missed. the Laurier is a great roll, and going for the "chef's inspiration" never disappoints. Its cash only, and no alcohol, but you won't miss not being able to wash your meal down with wine or sake. Don't tell to many people, its already difficult to get a seat on the weekend.
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Review from Sara S.
4/14/2011 3 photos
Perfection. By far the best sushi in Montreal. The restaurant is tiny, well-lit full of natural light. There is a take out bar, and about three or four tables. Service was a bit slow, but entirely worth the wait. Most people don't dine in, which I found odd because I loved the atmosphere! The miso soup was wonderful, very very flavorful but not overpowering. For sushi, I went for Le vege Maki (steamed lettuce, mushrooms, cucumber, avocado, asparagus, japanese vegetables), and Le Makki De Bouddah (marinated tofu, cucumber, steamed lettuce).
Le Makki de Bouddah tasted like heaven, literally. Soft but spicy little bites of heaven. I preferred them to Le Vege Makki, but not by much. Imagine eating a little bite-size forrest full of flavor and color: you're about half way to what it is to feast on the best vegetarian sushi in Montreal. And my companions? Omnivores, they opted for Le St-Jospeh (such cute mini hommages to our city) and other tempura-ladden options which also got delightful reviews.
Prices are high, but this is quality sushi, perfectly executed by someone with both skill and dedication. Absolutely worth it. -
Review from Dave H.
8/11/2010 9 photos
Tri Express is the size of a walk-in closet yet packs a ton of personality in both decor and personnel: master sushi chef Tri is friendly (haven't cleaned my hand since shaking his!) and his place is just as bright and welcoming.
And the sushi's delicious.
While this BYOB is a charming date spot, sizable parties may wish to opt for take away. Get the omakase menu to go (no joke). Everything is expertly prepared and packaged, ready to handle the trek to your flat. The sushi is marvelously fresh, the sashimi heavenly, and the flavors creative (try the rice crackers topped with seafood). Plus, there's plenty of wasabi and ginger if needed.
Bring cash. -
Review from Didier N.
11/19/2010
There's been a buzz about this restaurant for years but I've never been until today. I really liked it! It definitely has that cool "Plateau" vibe. Like everybody says, the place is really small and really buzzing (do take out if you are a group of more than 4). We had the chef special, which was about a selection of best sushis/dishes. The food was fresh, inventive and delicious.
Montreal doesn't have a great selection of Japanese restaurants compared to other places I've been. However, Tri is probably one of the best in the city. -
Review from Jeffrey T.
Montréal, QC
2/9/2010 1 photo
Best sushi in town. It's an old school diner converted into a sushi restaurant, and all the decorations were created by the main man Tri himself, and there's an absolute Plateau charm to the place.
And the food--well, like I said, best sushi in town. Pricey? Budget between $30-40 per person. And make a reservation if you're there for a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night. -
Review from Ari S.
Ottawa, ON
6/27/2009
Lurking behind an unassuming exterior and an incongruous kitschy diner-like interior lies one of Montreal's best sushi restaurant. I had wandered by it numerous times thinking it was just another generic sushi take-out joint that now litter the city before finally inspecting it closer. I noted the packed crowds inside and the glowing write-ups on the door and thought it must be one of those hidden gems that only people in the neighborhood know about. Turns out I was wrong. Montreal sushi aficionados know Tri's work (Tri is the name of the sushi master chef) from two high end places he worked at before opening his own place. Considering the cramped and unglamorous interior, the place is not cheap (it probably rivals more expensive sushi restaurants in Montreal like Shodan or Maiko and a very basic dinner for two with the simplest combination plate will run about $70) but the sushi is better than any I had in the city. The fish is incredibly fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the combination of flavors and textures are truly impressive. It's my new favorite sushi place in town.
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