Living in Little Italy or browsing the stalls at Jean-Talon Market when a sushi craving hits, without wanting to hop back in the car for a sit-down meal? Good news: if you've typed sushi restaurants near me hoping for something better than generic takeout, Aji Bar Sushi & Izakaya MTL delivers straight to your home or office, even though the restaurant itself isn't located in the neighborhood.
This guide is written for exactly that: the reader who wants to order from home or the office in the Little Italy and Jean-Talon Market area, not someone looking for an address to visit. We'll walk through how to order, what travels well for delivery, and why it's worth choosing Aji over a generic option.
- Approximate distance
- About 2 km between the restaurant (929 St-Zotique Est) and the Little Italy / Jean-Talon Market area
- Ordering platform
- PikaPoint (order.pikapoint.io/aji-sushi-mtl/menus), delivery and pickup
- Lunch hours
- Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Evening hours
- Sunday to Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Google rating
- 4.5 out of 332 reviews
- Dine-in BYOB
- 5 dollar corkage fee per table
Little Italy and Jean-Talon Market, Just Around the Corner from Aji
Between the stalls at Jean-Talon Market and the cafes of Little Italy, it's hard to want to drop everything and sit down at a restaurant, especially on a busy Tuesday night. That's exactly the kind of moment a well-made sushi delivery can save. Aji Bar Sushi & Izakaya MTL, located at 929 St-Zotique Est in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, sits about 2 km from this area, a distance that travels easily by delivery without the freshness of the food suffering.
Unlike articles that invite you to come dine at the counter, this one assumes you're staying home or at the office. The goal is simple: give you the straight answer on how to order, what to order, and what to expect in terms of wait time, no false promises.
How to Order Aji Delivery from the Area
Ordering happens exclusively through PikaPoint, Aji's official and only delivery and pickup platform: order.pikapoint.io/aji-sushi-mtl/menus. Just enter your address in Little Italy or near Jean-Talon Market to see the full menu along with the delivery options available for your area.
As for wait times, let's be realistic: at roughly 2 km, you should usually expect a reasonable wait that varies with kitchen traffic and conditions on streets like Saint-Laurent or Saint-Zotique. Dinner rush hours, especially Friday and Saturday nights, can stretch the wait a bit compared to a quiet Tuesday. Your best bet is to order a little ahead when you know you're hosting guests or planning your evening.
A practical reminder: for a late Sunday dinner, for example, it's best to place your order before the kitchen closes (10 p.m. on weeknights, 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) to make sure you're served.
What Travels Well for Delivery, and What's Better Dine-In
Not every dish behaves the same way once it's packed for the road. Maki, nigiri, sashimi, and most of Aji's signature rolls travel very well: the fish stays fresh and the rice texture holds up over a short trip. The same goes for the bento formats, designed specifically to arrive well organized and appetizing, as well as several izakaya dishes like bowls and certain grilled items.
Where you should adjust expectations is with very crispy fried items or dishes served hot straight off the plate at the restaurant: they naturally keep their optimal texture best when eaten on site, the moment they leave the kitchen. Nothing dramatic, but if perfectly crispy texture is your top priority for a specific dish, know that a few minutes of transport can soften it slightly. For most of the menu, delivery remains a great way to enjoy Aji without major compromise.
Why Choose Aji Over a Generic Delivery Option in the Area
Little Italy and Jean-Talon Market aren't short on sushi delivery options, but the difference comes down to the kitchen. Aji is run by chef-owner Yamamoto, who brings 30 years of experience, a continuity you won't find at standardized chains multiplying locations without a direct link to a single chef.
That experience shows in the restaurant's rating, 4.5 out of 332 Google reviews, a signal of consistency appreciated by regular customers. Instead of a generic menu reproduced across several restaurants, you get the same food served at the counter at 929 St-Zotique Est, with the identity and attention to detail of a kitchen that bets on craft rather than volume.
And If You'd Rather Dine In
Delivery is convenient, but it's not the only way to enjoy Aji. If you feel like heading out after all, the restaurant runs on a BYOB model: bring your own bottle of wine and simply pay a 5 dollar corkage fee per table. It's a nice option for turning a Jean-Talon Market outing into a full sit-down dinner at the counter, without the price of a wine list.
Whether you choose delivery at home or a sit-down meal with your own bottle, Aji is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch, and in the evening Sunday to Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., then Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For any questions, reach the restaurant at 514 272 2929.
- 1Aji delivery reaches Little Italy and Jean-Talon Market through PikaPoint, the restaurant's only official ordering platform.
- 2Expect an approximate, variable wait time based on traffic rather than a guaranteed number, since the distance is about 2 km.
- 3Maki, nigiri, izakaya dishes, and bentos travel well; very crispy fried items and certain hot dishes served on a plate are better enjoyed on site.
- 4Choosing Aji over a generic delivery option means choosing an experienced chef-owner and house-made cooking instead of a standardized chain.
- 5The counter remains an option: BYOB service with a 5 dollar corkage fee, for those who prefer the full experience.
