Montreal loves sushi. It seems like there's a sushi spot on every block — and we even have top-notch vegan options like Momo. As a bonafide lover of all things raw fish and raw fish adjacent, I'm definitely not mad about Montreal's fondness for it. But there comes a time when every Montreal sushi lover must accept that it is indeed possible to have too much of a good thing. That's why it's best to change it up every once in a while. Luckily, the food gods have made it possible to do this while still maintaining the essence of our favourite Japanese dish. First, there were sushi burritos. Then came poke bowls. Now, introducing baked sushi. It has the potential to be the city's next viral food trend. Especially since Sushi Bake Montreal recently opened for business. Editor's Choice: This New Tropical Glam Bar In Montreal Serves Your Drinks In Tiki And Peacock Glasses According to the Facebook page, it's "Sushi baked in a pan instead of a normal sushi roll!" Basically, it's a deconstructed sushi roll consisting of layers of vinegared sushi rice, seafood and other ingredients — such as Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning), mayo, sour cream and fish roe — scooped up and served with seaweed. Or cut into little squares. "Perfect to bring to a party or potluck," said Aren Jancinal who runs Sushi Bake Montreal with her husband Yasser Galimba. The concept of sushi bake has been around for a while in other parts of the world. Philipino celebrity nail artist Mimi Qiu Reyes claims to have invented the dish five years ago. View this post on Instagram Perfect picnic snack in this scorching hot weather! 🍣😋🥢😎⛱ #sushilovers #sushibake #sushibakemtl #sushi #montreal #mtlfood #foodie A post shared by Sushi Bake Montreal (@sushibakemtl) on Jun 23, 2020 at 9:26am PDT Female Network reported that she turned it into a business during quarantine "after she had to temporarily close down her nail salon." Since then, other companies have followed suit propelling baked sushi into a quarantine food craze, which has finally reached Montreal. "I love sushi so much that when quarantine started, I saw this popular food trend in the Philippines and I made my own version of it," Jancinal said. View this post on Instagram Supporting small business because who wouldn't? Look at those layers of goodness from @sushibakemtl 😍 #TMLfoodie #supportlocal #supportlocalmtl #514eater #yummy #nomnomnom #mtlfoodies #mtleats514 #onmytable #eatingmtl #sushibake #514foodie #foodielife #foodonmytable #foodstyling #foodie #mtleaters A post shared by TML (@tml.media) on Sep 10, 2020 at 7:28am PDT "My family and I devoured it and I had to make it at least twice or thrice a week! We were crazy about it! So we thought, why not share it with the world?" At the moment, Sushi Bake offers two flavours: Original Kani and Spicy Cheesy Kani. You can also order half & half on a medium or large tray. Sushi Bake delivers within Montreal and accepts pick-ups on weekdays in Lasalle. View this post on Instagram Thank you for everyone who ordered yesterday! 🍣😋 #sushibake #sushibakemtl #sushi #bake #mtlfoodie #mtlfood #montreal #sushilovers A post shared by Sushi Bake Montreal (@sushibakemtl) on Jun 7, 2020 at 5:44pm PDT Sushi Bake Montreal Price: Starting at $10 per tray Why You Need To Go: Try the latest food trend: a delicious spin on sushi Website
