Impossible to miss: Château Maneki is a small pink and blue castle located on Crémazie Boulevard in Villeray, near the Metropolitan Highway. This Japanese snack bar serves seared pressed sushi, tartares, and soft serve ice cream, with a large terrace in the summer.

A Japanese Snack Bar in the Former Châteaubriand Creamery

The building once housed the Châteaubriand creamery. Four high school friends, Kevin Lee, Michael Chan, Mandy Zeng, and Michael Tran, already behind Maneki Comptoir Asiat in Hochelaga, breathed new life into the castle by opening Château Maneki. The idea: a place somewhat like the Orange Julep, where you order at the counter to eat on the terrace. The retro pink and blue decor gives a playful vibe, and an indoor space also welcomes restaurant guests.

The Menu at Château Maneki

The star of Château Maneki is the pressed sushi (8 pieces), seared with a blowtorch:

  • Maneki classique: salmon, Japanese spicy mayo, jalapeño, and tobiko;
  • Saké truffé (salmon and truffle paste), crispy ebi (shrimp, chili oil), or unagi kabayaki (eel, kabayaki sauce).

Besides sushi, the menu offers Maneki dogs (sushi in the shape of a hot dog), inari (stuffed tofu pockets), salmon or tuna tartares served with homemade chips, and donburi rice bowls. For starters: Japanese cabbage salad or marinated cucumber. There is a nice variety of flavors, including vegetarian options.

At the bar: coffees, matcha lattes (vanilla, mango, strawberry), mocktails (including Ananas enchantés), cocktails like the spritz or spicy margarita, and Sapporo beer. As a nod to Château Maneki's past, soft serve ice cream is available as a twist of the moment or as an affogato.

Prices and Lunch Menu

On the online menu, pressed sushi ranges from $18 to $21, and tartares around $20. From noon to 3 p.m., a lunch menu offers a $22 option (starter, pressed sushi, and inari) or a $32 option (starter, Maneki dog, and tartare). Prices may change: check the website before your visit.

Reservation, Delivery, and Catering

At Château Maneki, you can reserve a table online, order takeout, or have it delivered. The restaurant also offers catering services for events, featuring pressed sushi and tartares.

Practical Information

  • Address: 740 Crémazie Boulevard East, Montreal (Villeray).
  • Hours: Daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., according to the official Château Maneki website.
  • Parking: On-site.

Frequently Asked Questions about Château Maneki

What is the menu at Château Maneki?

Seared pressed sushi, Maneki dogs, inari, tartares, donburi bowls, ice cream, and matcha drinks.

Where is Château Maneki located?

At 740 Crémazie Boulevard East, in Montreal, in Villeray.

Can you make a reservation?

Yes, online on the Château Maneki website.

Also to Discover in Montreal

A few minutes away, the Marché Jean-Talon is perfect before or after a meal. Craving another world cuisine? Read our article on La Khaïma.