Kyo Bar Japonais

What Kyo Bar Japonais does

Kyo Bar Japonais is a single-location Japanese restaurant operating in Old Montreal at 711 Côte de la Place-d'Armes, underneath the Hôtel Place d'Armes hotel. The venue serves sushi prepared by traditional 'itamae' chefs and izakaya-style grilled dishes, with a specialized beverage program featuring one of Quebec's largest sake lists (25+ varieties) plus Japanese whiskey, gin, plum wines, and signature cocktails. The restaurant operates lunch service Monday-Friday (11:30am-3pm), an afternoon menu daily (3-5pm), and dinner nightly (from 5pm).

The business derives revenue across five primary streams: dine-in service during three daily day-parts, takeout and delivery through a direct online ordering platform (ueat.io) and the UberEats marketplace, a structured private events program accommodating 9-150 guests with tiered group menus priced from $40 to $120 per person, an extensive tasting flight program (sake, plum wine, gin, whiskey), and gift cards sold through its parent company's gift card platform. The restaurant employs 8 staff and is owned and operated by Corner Collection, a Montreal-based hospitality group that provides gift card infrastructure, career listings, and marketing communications.

The technology footprint is minimal and operational rather than proprietary: a website (kyobar.com) integrated with ueat.io for direct online ordering and table reservation systems. Marketing channels consist primarily of organic Instagram (@kyobarjaponais), email newsletter via Corner Collection, and presence on UberEats. There is no proprietary technology, no app, no API, and no AI/ML components disclosed. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer across both individual diners and group/enterprise event customers, with no software or technology licensing element to the model.

Name

Kyo Bar Japonais

Legal name

Kyo Bar Japonais

Website

https://kyobar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kyo Bar Japonais is a Japanese restaurant in Old Montreal serving sushi, izakaya, and a sake/whiskey program (25+ sake varieties) to individual diners and private groups of 9-150 guests, operated under the Corner Collection hospitality group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Japanese restaurant
• Sushi dining
• Izakaya grill
• Sake selection
• Private group events

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal, Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Service: Full-service Japanese restaurant offering sushi, izakaya, and grilled dishes. Revenue from table service during lunch (Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm), afternoon (daily 3-5pm), and dinner (from 5pm daily).
2. Takeout and Delivery: Takeout service available via UberEats platform and direct website ordering through ueat.io integration.
3. Private Events and Group Dining: Private event bookings with dedicated group menus ranging from $40-$120 per person. Offers section reservations (9-20 guests) and full privatization (up to 90 dinner, 150 cocktail).
4. Beverage Program: Extensive sake selection (25+ varieties) and Japanese whiskey. Tasting flights available: 4 sakes for $40, 4 plum wines for $35, 3 Japanese gins for $33, 3 Japanese whiskeys for $32.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards sold through Corner Collection platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kyo Bar Japonais is a full-service Japanese restaurant in Old Montreal serving sushi, sashimi, izakaya grilled dishes, and bento boxes, complemented by an extensive Japanese beverage program featuring 25+ sake varieties, Japanese whiskey, gin, plum wines, and signature cocktails. The restaurant offers dine-in service (lunch weekdays, afternoon daily, dinner nightly), takeout and delivery via its website and UberEats, and private group event bookings with tiered group menus.

Product overview

Kyo Bar Japonais is a Japanese restaurant offering sushi, izakaya (Japanese grill), and traditional Japanese dishes in Old Montreal. The core offering includes sushi rolls and sashimi prepared by 'itamae' chefs, grilled izakaya specialties, and signature dishes like Bento Box, Miso Soup, Yuzu Donuts, and Snake & Rainbow rolls. The restaurant features an extensive beverage program with over 25 sake varieties, Japanese whiskey, Japanese gin, plum wines, and signature cocktails. Dining services include lunch (weekdays), afternoon menu (daily 3-5pm), dinner service, takeout/delivery via Uber Eats and ueat.io, and private group events with customizable menus ranging from $40-$120 per person. The venue accommodates groups from 9 to 150 guests for various events including business gatherings and celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dine-in Restaurant Service Full-service Japanese restaurant offering lunch (Monday-Friday 11:30am-3pm), afternoon service (daily 3-5pm), and dinner (from 5pm daily) at 711 Côte de la Place-d'Armes, Old Montreal. Serves sushi, sashimi, izakaya dishes, bento, and Japanese beverages.
• Takeout and Delivery Service Takeout and delivery service allowing customers to enjoy Kyo menu items at home via the UberEats platform and direct website ordering through ueat.io integration.
• Group Dining and Private Events Private and semi-private event spaces for groups of 9 to 150 guests, offering section reservations and full privatization. Designed for business events, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, showers, corporate gatherings, and team-building activities.
• Beverage Tasting Flights Curated Japanese beverage tasting experiences: 4 sakes for $40, 4 plum wines for $35, 3 Japanese gins for $33, and 3 Japanese whiskeys for $32.
• Gift Cards Gift cards sold through the Corner Collection platform, usable at Kyo Bar Japonais.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 sake varieties available

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corner CollectioncoreOthersParent company/ownership group for Kyo Bar Japonais. Corner Collection operates the restaurant as part of their hospitality portfolio. They provide gift card infrastructure, career listings, and marketing communications infrastructure.
• UberEatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform partner for takeout orders. Customers can order Kyo favorites for delivery through the UberEats platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marugame Udon: Japanese udon noodle chain with locations in Montreal. Comparable as a Japanese dining concept competing directly for the same casual dining audience in Montreal.
• Kinton Ramen: Japanese restaurant chain founded in Toronto with multiple Montreal locations, offering ramen and Japanese dishes. Directly comparable as a Japanese dining concept competing for the same consumer segment in Montreal.
• Bento Sushi: Canadian sushi and Japanese chain with Quebec presence. Comparable as a Japanese cuisine operator targeting similar lunch and casual dining occasions in Montreal.
• Sushi Momo: Independent Japanese restaurant in Montreal offering vegan Japanese cuisine. Comparable as an upscale independent Japanese concept competing for the same premium dining customer in Montreal.
• Restaurant Jun I: Upscale Japanese restaurant in Montreal offering traditional Japanese cuisine. Comparable as a fine-dining Japanese concept competing for the same premium customer segment in Montreal.
• Mikado: Japanese restaurant in the Greater Montreal area with sushi and grill offerings. Comparable as a Japanese dining competitor operating in the same market with similar core menu categories.

Broad incumbents

• Toqué!: Iconic high-end Montreal restaurant known for premium tasting experiences. Comparable as a destination dining venue in Montreal competing for special-occasion and corporate-event spending.
• Sushi Shop: Largest Canadian sushi restaurant chain with multiple Montreal locations. Comparable as a Japanese-cuisine player in the same market, but operates at scale across a broader, more value-oriented menu.
• Verses Restaurant: Sibling restaurant under Corner Collection operating at the same Hôtel Place d'Armes in Old Montreal. Comparable as a high-end dining venue sharing the same parent infrastructure, marketing, and corporate-event clientele.
• Holder: Sibling restaurant under Corner Collection in Old Montreal offering French brasserie fare. Comparable as a high-end Corner Collection dining venue sharing marketing, gift card, and event infrastructure with Kyo Bar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kyobarjaponais
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kyo-bar-japonais

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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