Sushi Nishinokaze
| Sushi Nishinokaze | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | August 2022 |
| Owners | Julian Doan Vincent Gee |
| Head chef | Vincent Gee |
| Food type | Japanese |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Location | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Seating capacity | 8 |
| Website | sushinishinokaze |
Sushi Nishinokaze is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[1][2][3]
History
Sushi Nishinokaze was first opened by chef-owner Vincent Gee in Toronto's Scarborough neighbourhood in August 2020. Prior to opening the restaurant, Gee worked as a sushi chef at other well-regarded omakase sushi restaurants in the city, including Shoushin.[4][5]
Gee closed the business in April 2022, citing wanting to take time to further refine his sushi skills and find a new location for the business.[4][6]
Montreal-based anesthesiologist Julian Doan visited the restaurant in its Scarborough location prior to closure and later convinced Gee to relocate the business to Montreal, with Doan coming on as a co-owner.[2] It re-opened in Montreal's Mile End neighbourhood under the same name in February 2025.[5]
Concept
The restaurant serves a 24 course omakase menu, consisting primarily of Edomae-style sushi.[5] It offers two seatings a night, with 8 guests at each time slot.[2]
Much of the restaurant's fish is sourced from Japan, with some Canadian produce also used in the cooking.[7] During certain seasons, most of the restaurant's fish is sourced from Canada, a rarity among sushi restaurants at that price point, which typically rely almost exclusively on imports from Japan.[2] The fish used by Gee is cured in-house.[4] The sushi rice used by Gee is imported from a single-origin producer in Japan.[8]
The business's name, Nishinokaze, comes from the Japanese word for "west wind."[2]
Recognition
The restaurant received a Michelin star in the 2026 edition of Quebec's Michelin Guide. Michelin praised the chef Vincent Gee's "demanding and deeply respectful approach to Edomae tradition" in his cooking.[7]
Travel and food publication Time Out Magazine described Sushi Nishinokaze as offering a "once-in-a-lifetime sushi experience" and praised its attention to detail, Edomae techniques, and immersive omakase experience.[8]
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Ranking
The restaurant debuted on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list in its 2026 edition.[9]
| Sushi Nishinokaze[9] | ||
| Year | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | new |
See also
References
- ↑ "Sushi Nishinokaze". Michelin Guide. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Dunlevy, T'Cha (2026-05-25). "Montreal's newly Michelin-starred Sushi Nishinokaze keeps old-Tokyo tradition alive". Montreal Gazette. Archived from the original on 2026-05-26. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- ↑ Dion, Tommy (2026-05-07). "Is Sushi Nishinokaze in Montreal really the best edomae omakase experience in Canada? We find out". Time Out Montreal. Archived from the original on 2025-09-24. Retrieved 2026-05-26.
- 1 2 3 Doss, Suresh (19 February 2022). "This Scarborough sushi spot is drawing attention from chefs around the world". Toronto Star. TorStar. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 Sandhu, Clay (20 March 2025). "Sushi Nishinokaze introduces a new echelon of refinement to Montreal dining". CultMTL. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- ↑ Doradea, Karen (23 February 2022). "Toronto sushi eatery fully booked for two months following closure announcement". Dished Toronto. Daily Hive. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Sushi Nishinokaze - Montreal". Michelin Guide. Michelin North America. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 Dion, Tommy (7 May 2026). "Is Sushi Nishinokaze in Montreal really the best edomae omakase experience in Canada? We find out". Time Out Magazine. Time Out Group Plc. Archived from the original on 24 September 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants Lists". Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. Canada's 100 Best. Retrieved 8 May 2025.