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 Fun and inexpensive |
14 Prince Arthur Street West (Near St-Laurent) Montreal, QC H2X 1S3 Canada +1 514 842 3512 |
This easily overlooked hideaway is unprepossessing in nearly every way, except of course for its food. The younger crowd enjoys enormous bowls of Tonkinoise soups: beef, chicken or duck with various vegetables are an astounding bargain at around CAD6. The menu, printed on rolls of Popsicle sticks, also offers slightly higher-priced Chinese and Vietnamese standards. The small-town Chinese restaurant décor and a chatty crowd complement the quick, efficient service. An added bonus is the hilarious store-bought cocktail menu, which tempts diners with a Tequila Sunrise or a Harvey Wallbanger. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sophisticated yet relaxed |
1242 Mackay Street Montreal, QC H3G 2H4 Canada +1 514 932 7099 |
The atmosphere is sophisticated yet relaxed at this highly regarded Mackay Street Asian establishment. The chef is Vietnamese, but he is adept at a whole range of styles, from Szechuan and Cantonese to Thai. The appetizers are distinctive both in texture and taste. They include Mini-Crab Rolls and Hunan Dumplings, while main dishes feature a series of lively hot pots and Vietnamese soups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Japanese-French fusion |
3469 Parc Avenue (Near Sherbrooke) Montreal, QC H2X 2H6 Canada +1 514 845 8226 |
This Japanese-fusion restaurant offers prompt and friendly service combined with extremely reasonable prices. Owner Hige Minagawa fine-tuned his skills for 15 years at the upscale Katsura on de la Montagne Street. The décor is casual and unpretentious: dark linen on small bistro-style tables, woodcut prints on pink-coloured walls, and the menu listed on a green wallboard behind the central sushi bar. Dishes include barbecued eel in puff pastry and Japanese-style rack of lamb marinated in a soya-ginger-pepper sauce. It also offers most traditional sushi dishes, yellowtail, striped bass, and mackerel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique Tibetan hideaway |
317 Ontario Street East (Near St-Denis) Montreal, QC H2X 1H7 Canada +1 514 985 2494 |
You can be forgiven if the concept of Tibetan cuisine is totally foreign. It is precisely this exoticism that has propelled this friendly, intimate spot to such popularity among Montreal's budget-conscious. All the main courses include such delicacies as Poulet Lhasa (chicken with garlic, ginger, red pepper and other spices, served with steamed bread, noodles or rice). One unique example of Tibetan cuisine is butter tea, which is exactly what it sounds like and takes some real getting used to! Only cash payments are accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meat for the vegetarians |
4088 Rue St Denis Montreal, QC H2W 2M5 Canada +1 514 843 4194 http://www.chuchai.com |
Tired of the same mundane vegetarian grub? Chuchai is for you. This purely vegetarian eatery is known for its faux meat and serves up a variety of Thai delicacies. Noodles, mock chicken, mock shrimp, mock fish and tofu entrees cover the major portion of the menu. The flavors and aromas speak of traditional Thai. Do try the mock fish with basil, coconut milk and spicy sauce. The non-vegetarians will be in for a surprise and for the veggie freaks, it will definitely be a never before experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Smart set eatery |
16 des Pins Avenue East (Near St-Laurent) Montreal, QC H2W 1N3 Canada +1 514 844 2121 |
This Chinese-sushi fusion restaurant draws a smart crowd. The service is appropriately haughty but not overbearing, and still on the right side of friendly. The usual array of pan-Chinese cuisine is offered, from imperial rolls and wontons to fried noodles with pork or chicken, as well as a selection of sushi. Prices are a little high, but no one seems too concerned. The space is small and intimate, with stark, postmodern décor and attitude in keeping with the sophisticated diners. The terrace offers further opportunities to be seen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Clean and authentic |
5908 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, QC H4A 1X7 Canada +1 514 487 1712 |
The first sign of authenticity here is the number of local Koreans this restaurant attracts. A powerful, enchanting aroma beckons from the open kitchen; the neat, uncluttered décor completes the soothing overall effect. The menu includes eight house specials and main dishes ranging from standard chicken teriyaki to more exotic fare. There's also a Korean barbeque served with kimchi, the traditional pickled cabbage. The service is prompt and polite, and dinner for two comes to well under CAD30. Cash and debit cards only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultra-cheap noodle house |
3711 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near des Pins) Montreal, QC H2X 2V7 Canada +1 514 288 9593 |
With a huge menu of Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese specialties, this bare-bones noodle house has quickly become a neighbourhood standby. The most expensive item runs only CAD8 ("Stir fried shrimps or squids with garlic sauce"), while the enormous Tonkinoise soups (noodles, broth, beef or chicken and vegetables) are a boon to the budget-conscious. The decor is non-existent and the music is treacly Asian pop, but you'll be in and out so fast that you won't have much time to look around. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Japanese/Asian fusion |
4075 Ste. Catherine Street West Montreal, QC H3Z 3J8 Canada +1 514 707 8744 x111 http://www.70sushi.com |
This is an appropriately named place where customers can shut their eyes and dream of foreign lands amid the aroma of Japanese/Asian cuisine, pampering service and a joyful décor. It is very upscale and definitely pricey, but the dishes, from made-to-order Maki rolls (CAD7.50-13) and Nigiri and Sashimi (CAD4.25-12.25) to Fresh Caspian Caviar (CAD55-115 per ounce), are definitely worth the price of admission. Some might feel that it is extravagant, but do not try to get in without a reservation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New dining concept |
1 Place Ville Marie (At University and Cathcart) Montreal, QC H3B 4R7 Canada +1 514 861 8181 |
This restaurant and market covers 30,000 square feet on the lower level of Place Ville Marie. Food is prepared to order at various stations, and it is the perfect spot for children as the choice is all but unlimited. Though the concept is originally Swiss, the foods of the world are literally at your feet: seafood, grilled meats, pasta, pizza, Indonesian and Chinese specialties and sushi, to name but a few. The Caveau offers an extensive selection of wines from around the world by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thai-Chinese fusion |
837 Mont-Royal Avenue East (Near St-Christophe) Montreal, QC H2J 1W9 Canada +1 514 521 7035 |
Asian hybrid restaurants are the latest rage; this one is attracting a large clientèle with a Thai-Szechuan fusion. The décor is modest, clean-cut, and comfortable. There's plenty of greenery and a glass front allows a good view of the vibrant Plateau street scene. Thai dishes include national noodle standard Pad Thai, Steamed Fish with Green Curry and Chicken-Coconut Milk Soup. Szechuan delicacies include Hargow Shrimp Dumplings, Tofu Fritters, Duck in Pancakes, and Shrimps on Fried Spinach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic mix |
365 Bernard Avenue West Montreal, QC H2V 1T6 Canada +1 514 279 0688 |
It's not much to look at, but this small Outremont-area Vietnamese packs a punch. What is lost in cramped dining space is compensated for by delightful fare. The cuisine is an eclectic combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. Specialties include green papaya (the restaurant is named after it) in two types of salads: one with meat, the other with squid and chilies. They also make a tremendous seafood stew. Service is friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorable and enjoyable |
75A de la Gauchetière Street West Montreal, QC H2Z 1C2 Canada +1 514 395 8106 |
Smack dab in the heart of the city and only a few minutes' walk from Old Montreal, this combination Szechuan-Cantonese restaurant offers a memorable and enjoyable dining experience. The décor is unpretentious, but contributes nevertheless to a refined setting. The service is friendly and helpful, and the prices are reasonable. Most traditional Szechuan and Cantonese dishes are on the extensive menu, and Peking Duck is the house specialty. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Szechuan delight |
1170 Peel Street (Near René-Lévesque) Montreal, QC H3B 4P2 Canada +1 514 866 7816 |
Located right across from Place du Canada, this restaurant is considered one of the best in Montreal for world-class Szechuan cuisine. It is run by the Mah family, whose kitchen prides itself on authenticity and friendly, informed service. A specialty of the house is General Tao's Chicken, a dish dating back to the Chin dynasty in the northern province of Hunan. Class and understatement prevail with white linen tablecloths, plenty of flowers and a pleasant, calming airiness. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wild decor and first class kitchen |
3550 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Milton) Montreal, QC H2X 2V1 Canada +1 514 289 0998 |
As with nearly every restaurant on St-Laurent between Milton and Sherbrooke, Red Thai sports an eye-catching décor. More rare for the area is its first-class kitchen, which offers a very reasonable table d'hôte: soup, choice of appetizers (shrimp or meat dumplings), lemon sorbet, and one of seven main courses. Choose from sautéed sliced fillet mignon, sautéed assorted Oriental vegetables or chicken in green curry. Put out the fire with a pint of imported beer or a selection from the very reasonable wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
