{"id":"sushi-montreal-2026","name":"Best Sushi in Montréal","category":"Sushi","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"sushi-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-21T08:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-21T08:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Sushi Nishinokaze","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Chef-owner Vincent Gee's eight-seat Edomae omakase at 5400 boulevard Saint-Laurent","best_for":"A technically detailed, fully prepaid high-end Edomae experience","why_it_ranks":"Nishinokaze leads for exact chef-owner responsibility, a tightly resolved sushi-ya format and exceptional disclosure around wild seafood, rice, vinegar, curing, marinating, course count, all-in price and non-refundable policy. Michelin recognition is capped. Confirm dietary accommodation, accessibility and municipal inspection record before prepaying.","decision_notes":["Exact chef-owner and counter","Rice and curing detail","All-in price and policy disclosed"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/montreal/profile/sushi-nishinokaze-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/sushi-montreal-2026/sushi-nishinokaze-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Jun I","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Chef-led Japanese and sushi restaurant at 156A avenue Laurier Ouest","best_for":"À-la-carte nigiri and sashimi or a more flexible omakase-style meal","why_it_ranks":"Jun I ranks second for exact long-running location, a current priced sushi menu, direct bilingual contact and lunch and dinner access. Recognition and longevity are capped. Confirm today's fish, omakase structure, allergy needs, accessibility, reservation conditions and municipal inspection record.","decision_notes":["Current priced menu","Lunch and dinner access","Direct bilingual contact"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/montreal/profile/jun-i-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/sushi-montreal-2026/jun-i-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Park","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Chef Antonio Park's Japanese-Korean restaurant at 378 Victoria Avenue","best_for":"Creative sushi and sashimi within a broader menu and full-service setting","why_it_ranks":"Park earns third for exact chef and location identity, handmade-sushi focus, current menu, direct ordering and reservations and a broader format suited to mixed groups. Awards and chef profile are capped. Confirm species and preparation, allergy cross-contact, current prices, accessibility and inspection record.","decision_notes":["Exact chef and location","Broader mixed-group format","Current booking and contact route"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/sushi/in/montreal/profile/park-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/sushi-montreal-2026/park-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}