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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 |
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Like a park |
99 Viger Avenue West (At St-Urbain) Montreal, QC H2Z 1E9 Canada +1 514 878 9888 |
The Holiday Inn Select's landmark Chinese oasis remains one of Montreal's unique dining experiences. The décor is a collection of sculptured gardens, babbling brooks and other exotic touches, and the menu is similarly impressive. The Dim Sum lunch is especially popular and won't set you back more than CAD40, while Sunday Brunch offers a lavish buffet. Peking Duck is the house specialty, while other favourites such as General Tao's Chicken are prepared with uncommon skill. The Lotus Bleu bar is a tranquil spot for a pre- or post-dinner drink. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale grande dame |
1208 Crescent Street (Near René-Lévesque) Montreal, QC H3G 2A9 Canada +1 514 397 1408 |
When it comes to sophisticated upscale Chinese cuisine geared toward Western palates, this Crescent Street restaurant is Montreal's grande dame. The décor is simple and low key, with polished settings and a worldly air—not much casualness here. After all, this was once Pierre Elliott Trudeau's favorite place to dine. Szechuan is the order of the day here and the dishes are lightly spiced. 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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Tasting menu offered |
7373 Décarie Boulevard (Near Vézina) Montreal, QC H4P 2G8 Canada +1 514 731 1818 |
Montreal's best-known Chinese chain offers superb Cantonese and Szechuan standards; prices are slightly higher than one might expect, but this reflects the freshness of the ingredients and an uncommon commitment to quality. This location is a sit-down all-you-can-eat affair; diners choose from a truly enormous menu. Dishes like General Tao's Chicken, fried rice and chow mein compete for attention with Hunan Dumplings and other lesser-known specialties: the servers are happy to make recommendations. 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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Comfort food |
4771 Van Horne Avenue (Near Lavoie) Montreal, QC H3W 1H8 Canada +1 514 341 1628 |
This monument to Chinese and Szechuan comfort food is a secret passed down through generations of Montrealers, from those in the neighbourhood to the wealthiest enclaves of Westmount. The truly enormous and mostly traditional menu conceals some real gems: chicken with fried noodles and black bean sauce (CAD8.50), for instance, is a surprisingly subtle dish, while the seafood options are pleasantly fresh and tasty. That said, few places make better or more calorific General Tao's Chicken, fried rice or chow mein. It's perfect for kids and large groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unusual touches |
215 René-Lévesque Boulevard East (Near Hôtel-de-Ville) Montreal, QC H2X 1N7 Canada +1 514 393 3838 |
Not quite in Chinatown, this Cantonese-style restaurant located within the Days Inn Centre-Ville is good enough to attract queues on weekends for its dim sum brunch. This menu, served between 8a and 3p, offers such delicacies as steamed cuttlefish in ginger, seafood dumplings of shrimp and scallops, and a wide assortment of vegetarian dishes. The surroundings are nondescript, but the service is courteous and the prices compare well with other dim sum restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Mo Riza |
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Hong Kong in Canada |
1115, rue Clark Montreal, QC H2Z 1K3 Canada +1 514 393 3838 |
The excellent traditional Chinese cuisine served at Lotte Furama shall make you feel like you are in Hong Kong. The eatery is charming and a row of T.V. monitors in the long hall play Chinese videos all the time. The menu is extensive; do try their specialties- the sparrow nest soup and lobster. Though a little expensive, the over all experience is worth the money. You certainly won't regret paying a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reliable dim sum |
1111, rue Saint-Urbain Montreal, QC H2Z 1Y6 Canada +1 514 878 2888 http://www.lamaisonkamfung.com/ |
This is the most highly regarded casual Chinese restaurant in Montreal; Kam Fung draws with Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine and a pleasing if rather utilitarian décor. Peking Duck is the house specialty, and is available without advance order—a point of institutional pride. It is just as well known for its dim sum; an enormous selection of dumplings, many filled with the same fresh seafood you can see in the aquariums, are wheeled out on platters for the hungry weekend hordes. In either case you should escape for less than CAD15. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Rod Batten |
 Photo: Rod Batten |
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Night owl delight |
1077 Clark Street (Near René-Lévesque) Montreal, QC H2Z 1K3 Canada +1 514 861 1943 |
Some might find it strange to have to wait for a table at 2a. If that's you, then you shouldn't come to this Cantonese restaurant in the middle of Chinatown—especially on a Friday or Saturday night. But the late-night/early-morning crowd really appreciates being able to find reasonably-priced food in a place where the atmosphere is upbeat and the conversation stimulating, no matter what time of day or night. The service is attentive and bustling, with college-bound waiters happy to explain the dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lots of choice |
1240 Stanley Street (Near Ste-Catherine) Montreal, QC H3B 2S7 Canada +1 514 871 8099 |
This Chinese buffet restaurant offers few culinary surprises, but is distinguished by its pleasant downtown setting and its conscientious preparation. All the usual items are on the menu, including egg rolls, chicken fried rice and won ton soup, plus traditional main courses like sweet and sour pork. Lunch specials go for around CAD7, and dinners are CAD9.95, which jumps to CAD10.95 on weekends. There is plenty of room for 160 diners. Second location at 7373 Langelier in St-Leonard (+1 514 256 1717). 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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Upscale and refined |
1 Place Ville Marie Montreal, QC H3B 3Y1 Canada +1 514 866 8000 |
This upscale Chinese restaurant located in prestigious Place Ville Marie offers specialized Szechuan cuisine in a chic dining room. The décor is appropriately lean and modern and the atmosphere refined. The service is also upscale: no throwaway plastic covers here. Aside from the Szechuan specialties, the restaurant also offers plenty of seafood and a dim sum lunch menu. Business lunch specials are served throughout the work week. Dinner for two, excluding beverages and tip, runs between CAD30-45. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale and elegant |
2017 Peel Street Montreal, QC H3A 1T6 Canada +1 514 287 1878 |
Recognized among the top 20 restaurants for Hunan-Pekinese cuisine by Gourmet Magazine, this Peel Street veteran was the first to introduce upscale décor, setting and presentation to the Chinese dining experience; all are housed within a simple yet elegant façade. Dishes include crispy duck in pastry, sliced chicken szechuan-style, steamed fish and pastry stuffed with lamb. Service is prompt, friendly and attentive. 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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Bright and airy |
200 St-Jacques Street West (Near St-François-Xavier) Montreal, QC H2Y 1M1 Canada +1 514 849 8499 |
Perched right in the business district, this bright and airy place attracts a larger crowd for lunch than it does for dinner. It's too bad, because those in search pf a terrific and inexpensive meal are missing the boat when they bypass Papillon Bleu. There's an extensive menu with Chinese standards, including pan-fried meat dumplings, crispy spring rolls, scallops, beef with sesame, and orange chicken. Service is prompt and helpful. 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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