So good. Hong Kong cuisine in the heart of Chinatown in Montreal. Owner was super friendly and seemed very refreshed to be speaking canto, but also heard him speak English, French, and Mandarin. Thought they were being dramatic when they said they had the best salt and pepper pork chops in Montreal but they were not, it was absolutely delicious, fresh light battered fry on perfectly seasoned pork that was cooked tenderly, not chewy at all. Would go back just for the pork. Noodles were good but nothing compared to the pork. read more

Amigo - Salt and pepper pork - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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TL;DR/The Short Version: Hidden away Chinese restaurant with massive portions for low prices. Food very flavourful but also very greasy. The Long Version: So Amigo is a Chinese restaurant despite the Spanish name. Like 100% Chinese cuisine, not Mexican fusion, no Spanish influences. And if you've read any reviews of this restaurant on any platform you will see people raving about their salt and pepper pork chops. Like how they're the best pork chops they've ever had in their life, or how they had the pork chops multiple times during their short trip to Montreal. So I was really curious to try them. My husband and I went there for lunch on our most recent trip to Montreal. We shared the peanut butter wontons ($3.50), General Tao Chicken ($12.95) and of course the All Dressed Salt and Pepper Pork Chops with rice ($12.50). The portions were massive. Honestly, we could have just ordered the pork chops to share and we would have been happily full. Instead we were uncomfortably overstuffed, lol. The peanut butter wontons came 6 per order. We asked them to hold the sesame seeds and they accommodated. The peanut butter sauce was a bit runny and oily, but otherwise tasty. They added some chilli pepper paste to the sauce which gave it a spicy kick. The wontons were filled with ground pork. The General Tao Chicken portion was huge. I was hoping for some vegetables with it like bell peppers but it didn't come with any. The sauce was sweet, but not cloying. I usually like a spicy kick to my General Tao Chicken, but I still enjoyed the sauce. The meat inside was a bit chewy and tough; the texture tasted more like pork than chicken to me. And there was a lot of breading. I felt this was definitely a quantity over quality dish. It wasn't bad and I think it's good for the price, but I prefer my General Tao Chicken with little batter and lean breast meat and it was not that. The Salt and Pepper Pork Chops were very nicely seasoned. I really liked the flavours of this dish, but the pork chops are battered and deep-fried and so they were greasy. I think my arteries cried after this meal, lol. I also read in some reviews they were boneless, but our pork chops definitely had bones in them. The pork chops were fatty too. The dish came with rice with a fried egg on top and 3 pieces of Bok Choy and we got 4-5 pork chops. It was a lot of food. You definitely get a lot of bang for your buck here. Were the pork chops the best I've ever had in my life? No. But they were very good. Am I glad I tried them? Yes. Will I have them again? Likely not because they are too fatty/greasy for my tastes. This place is very popular. Lots of takeout orders while we were there. And a man came in who was a regular because the server asked him if he wanted "the usual, no bean sprouts?" and he nodded affirmative and proceeded to seat himself, lol. We were served by a grandma-like lady who was very courteous and efficient. My husband saw the chef in the kitchen and described him as "grandpa-like." Lol. There were 2 younger people there too, maybe the kids or grandkids, helping out. Looked to me like a family affair. I have a soft spot for businesses like that. The table next to us ordered Cantonese Chow Mein, Singapore Noodles and Pad Thai and their portions were also huge. And their food looked good too and not greasy like what we ordered, lol. I think next time I'll try something else not battered and deep-fried, haha. Review #3 (2025) read more

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Still same since 2010 Been to this family reataurent since when i was young still same foood goood read more

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this place is a hole in the wall. paid just over 25$. Had the crispy won tons, waste of money. Not really won tons, just fried pasta. I thought it was really like a won ton with some sort of meat that goes in soups that they fried. Had as the main course beef in bird's nest noodles, presentation was nice, but very small. For 15$ it was really not mind blowing stuff. I came in right after their rush, they said I can sit where I want. I wanted to take the big table and they said, it would be a waste of a big table. Mind you the place was empty as I was the only client. After this experience I can assure I will not come back. read more

Amigo - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Steam chicken tasted like paper and the female owner recommended the whole chicken while only four of us and we ordered another threee dishes. Will definitely NOT recommend this! read more

Somewhat authentic Chinese food. #29 Boeuf avec légumes Chinois/ Beef Filet with Chinese Vegetables is good. Beef is tender. Vegetables are fresh. However, the other dish we ordered is slightly undercooked. read more

Taste: 3.5/5 The pork chop was well seasoned. I highly recommend this!! The fried rice and the veggies were not bad. The chicken was mid - there was something off about the batter. Vibe: 3.5/5 Nothing fancy. Nothing photogenic. But it was giving old Hong Kong and I kinda liked that Service: 3/5 The server was polite. But maybe because it was Christmas and there wasn't enough help in the kitchen, it took a long wait (like 45-60mins) for the food to be served. read more

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Upon entering, you would not think this place was going to be good. We only came because it was one of the few restaurants that did not have a ridiculous long line or wait time. But I was so pleasantly surprised. They had salted fish fried rice, one of my favorite dishes and it was done quite well. Portions were generous too and we definitely had leftovers for breakfast the next morning. read more

Woooh! Holy moly! The battered menu cover of this unpretentious nook isn't lying - 老友记Amigo offers the best pork chops in town, and by far!! Following a friend's recommendation, we came to this Cantonese restaurant on a random Wednesday night. To be completely honest, as I walked up the stairs, I was at first hesitant. The place looked empty from the entrance and it seemed like the grandpa chef was eating his dinner on the table. Following a little internal debate, I decided to venture in, and let me tell you that it was the best meal I've had for the past four months! Following a chat with the waiter where I practiced my struggling Cantonese, we opted for the Combo for 2, as the waiter kindly offered us some tea. Within a minute, the pork-tofu soup was on our table. It was served in a big bowl where the waiter scooped out two nice portions into smaller bowls, a little detail I really appreciate. Shortly after, the Salt and Pepper Pork Chops and the Beef with veggies (+ rice for 2) were ready. The chops were golden crispy on the outside and tender in the inside, and as you bite into the crunch, you can just taste that flavoursome cutlet (and wow the quantity)! Paired with rice and bok choi and some thinly sliced beef, this was an easy 'rice downer'. Okay so the cluttered inside decor with the plastic tablenap is perhaps not for everyone and the dishes are quite high-calorific; however, your belly will most definitely be happy! :) Definitely 5 stars! Can't wait to come back to try their 4 people menu! Price: all in all ~ 28$ for 2 people. And it comes with fortune cookies! read more

Amigo - Combo pour 2 (les fameuses côtelettes de porc + bœuf et légume de saison + riz + soupe + thé) - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Unassuming entrance. Kind service, ample amount of comfort food in the form of a hot sale plate special. You will leave here stuffed. read more

Amigo - The hot plate special. Extremely filling! - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Food made fresh and fast to order paired with friendly service with an authentic homey atmosphere. One of the best food establishments I've been to in awhile. As a visitor to Montreal, this was a place was a star spot for me. I ended up coming twice in one day since I found it the day before leaving. I couldn't handle just having it once so I went for both lunch and dinner. Top recs: chicken and shrimp with may sauce, gen tso chicken, fried calamari, fried shrimps. read more

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Good food. Waitress was very sweet and informative on menu and quantities. We will return. The ambiance is nice and not noisy. It's decor is pretty typical of Chinatown. White plastic sheets as tablecloths with a couple of large round group tables (lazy Susan) Salt and Pepper Pork Chops and lemon chicken were our favourite dishes. The general Tao was not as I'm accustomed to having; it's Just okay. The orange beef is very good. And the chow mein crispy noodles and the assorted vegetables were delicious. Wonton Soup was bland but good wontons. I've had better. read more

Not the most elegant looking of Chinese restaurants but the food is definitely worth the visit. Their salt and pepper pork chops are great, fairly portioned. Boss lady was nice with great hospitality. read more

#1 pork chops, as per their menu. Really? I mean, there are a lot of places serving salt and pepper pork chops in the city, and proclaiming it #1 is a big task. Let's go and get a taste of it! Door hidden between 2 stores leading to the restaurant upstairs, it is quite easy to miss this restaurant when strolling around Chinatown. But don't let this run-down appearance deter your experience; the food is indeed quite good, and I would tend to agree that it is indeed one of the better pork chops I have tasted in Montreal. Taste-wise, it was a good mix of salty and lightly spicy, which goes well with white rice. The restaurant serves a special menu for lunch time during weekdays which I find it a very good deal: for 8$ after taxes, you get a small bowl of wonton soup and a plate of rice (fried) with any kind of meat you would like. I obviously opted for their sal & pepper pork chop. Needless to say, it was more than filling. However, if you feel even more hungry, you can get their special at 11.50$ that gives you a LARGE plate of fried rice, with huge amounts of pork chops, bok choy and a fried egg. Truly a place to not miss if you want to discover cantonese food in Montreal, located in the heart of Chinatown! read more

Amigo - Lunch special (8$) - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Who knew! This little place would have honestly one of the best Chinese food in Montreal! It's a big statement coming from me but I've had my fair share and trust me it's good. What brings me back? Those famous Salt and Pepper pork chops! The lunch special comes up to 12$ And it's a bang for your buck. That would be my first recommendation.. my second would be to try the various chicken and seafood options which are great to share and enjoy other people's company. I can't say much more but I would definitely bring people here for a quick bite! Enjoy! read more

Amigo - That bang for your buck! - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I dropped by here for a late afternoon lunch. This place is easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Well, I'm glad I didn't miss it! The decor is definitely old-school Chinatown. But that took nothing away from what my friend and I ordered. We were greeted promptly by the waiter who brought us our menu and a nice fresh pot of tea. We ordered some peanut butter dumplings, along with an order of General Tao chicken and Singapore noodles. Everything was really delicious. And overall, it was reasonably price. I can't wait to come back with a bigger group to be able to try more dishes! read more

Went there for the first time on Saturday was surprised to even find it was a restaurant . Little fly in the wall place. Ordered general tao, pork chops which comes with fried rice with an egg on top. I love pork chops and these were the best I've tasted in a while! Only negative thing would be the bathrooms...they smell and it's dirty! They could really use a deep clean! read more

Amigo - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I go here occasionally when I'm around the Chinatown area and want to grab a bite to eat. I will normally order either Cantonese Chow Mein or their Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with rice. I really like Cantonese Chow Mein and I've never had any issues with Amigo's Cantonese Chow Mein. During my recent visit to this restaurant, I ordered Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with rice. This restaurant has three Salt & Pepper Pork Chop dishes/plates. You have the plate that is only Salt & Pepper Pork Chops, another plate that they call "All Dress Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with Rice" and finally "Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with Rice". When I'm in the mood for Salt & Pepper Pork Chops, I will order the "Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with Rice". The only difference between this dish and the "All Dressed" dish (excluding the price) is that the "All Dressed" dish included a fried egg. I'm not crazy about eggs so the regular Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with rice is fine for me. When I come to Amigo with my family, they will sometimes order one of the dinner meals that comes with salt & pepper pork chops. The Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with Rice comes with a few pieces of Pork Chops (deep fried) with some spices/peppers, rice, and what I believe are a few pieces of bok choy or Chinese cabbage (but you can see my order from my uploaded picture). I didn't count the pieces of pork chops but I felt that for the price that I paid, it was a good deal. After eating my dish with some Chinese tea, the waiter gave me a fortune cookie with a piece of candy. I was full after my meal. I could have eaten more but I was more than satisfied with the amount of food that I got. From the posted signs, this place accepts credit cards but only if your order (not including tax & tip) is more than $10. read more

Amigo - Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with Rice - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Coming from an Asian who's visited a fair share of Chinatowns in North America, there is little doubt that these chops will be the best you've ever had the pleasure of putting your lips on; aside from the ones on my face. You come here for this dish and this dish only. Don't bother with anything else other than a beverage. Guaranteed to satisfy. On each of my experiences here there has been a lone waiter. Older gentlemen, but you couldn't tell by his swift and deliberate movement between the kitchen, the tables and the register. This man does it all and deserves a firm slap on the ass for his hustle. Good game! Seriously, is it just me or is the 11pm close time posted here wrong? I'm pretty certain that on at least 2 occasions I've dined-in after 3am on a Friday and Saturday night... Or was that supposed to be on the hush? Oh well, just another reason (as if I need one) to return and test my memory. -Bean read more

Amigo restaurant One of the best Chinese food in Montreal. When I used to live there, we would go here after clubbing or just need a place to hangout in the late nights. Location: Right in the heart of Montreals Chinatown. Not much parking, mainly on street. It's on the second floor, making it hard for people with mobility issues. Small place, lunch and dinner hours are usually busy but worth the wait. This is a hole in the wall people, don't expect a Ritz Carlton. 4/5 stars Atmosphere: Nothing really special atmosphere. It's a typical Chinese restaurant. No loud music and no tv. It can get rowdy and loud depending the kind of crowd is in the restaurant. 3/5 stars Service: For a place that gets busy, the service is great. Friendly waiters, the owner is also very friendly, making sure everything is to your satisfactory. 5/5 stars Food: Best Chinese food in the 514. They are known for their pork chops, but they have a great chow mien and the deep fried squid is also good. Back to the chops. This crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Not too salty, and if when you add the hot sauce, it brings it to another level! 5/5 stars Price: The food is reasonably priced. Last I was there, we had ordered; pork chops, fried squid, chow mien, BBQ duck and some rice. Plenty to bring leftovers back home. 4/5 stars Overall: This place has not change one bit! Delicious back then and still amazing now! 4/5 stars Follow me for more pictures on: Instagram: 905japes Twitter: 905Japes read more

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Hot sale is pronounced like it looks.... Hot Sale. Not Hot Sa-Le. Typical American who thinks everything in Montreal is French or maybe Spanish mistake I suppose. The name Amigo is also deceiving-- there's nothing Spanish/Mexican on the menu-- it's a Cantonese restaurant to the core! Now for the Hot Sale-- it's pure genius. It's what I crave late nights. It's what I crave when I'm piss drunk, hung over or both. It's what I crave when I'm in Chinatown. Salt and Pepper Pork chops, egg fried rice, a fried egg and some fried boy choy! Flippin fantastic. If you read the red Chinese scroll on the wall-- he's self proclaimed famous for his fried boneless flounder and salt and pepper pork chops. Everywhere you look, there are posters of the owner being named one of Canada's Top 100 Chinese Chefs, etc. Most of it's probably BS anyways but the FOOD is NOT. 5 pork chops on the Hot sale is no joke. It's fried perfectly and lots of salted hot chilis all over the dish. If I lived in Montreal, I would be coming here every night. Booyah. read more

Amigo - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came here after a recommendation for its famous salt and pepper pork chops, and I'm glad I did. There's a huge yellow sign with Amigo if you can't find it and its located on the second floor. As I walked up the steps, I didn't know what I was in for. The whole place was completely empty, tables were covered in white plastic bags, and covered up windows. Sketch much? But anyways, we were starving and ordered four hot sales. When the dish came out, we didn't anticipate the portion to be so huge. There were like 5-6 pork chops, perfectly cooked and crispy. Large bowl portion size of fried rice that seemed to be cooked in a layer of oil and fat. But that's what made it so good. A few bok-choy here and there as well as a large fried egg. I didn't finish it nor did two others so our leftovers combined seemed like two full orders. My bf was the only one that finished everything and boy did he have the itis. The waiters speak Chinese and French, but understood our Chinglish. Get the Hot Sale. That is all. Credit card accepted over $10 read more

Amigo - Hot sale - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I came here before with a group of friends. This time, I came with a close friend. We ordered the famous pork chop rice and some dimsums. I wasn't really hungry on that day. Pork chop was amazing. Crispy and juicy. UNEXPECTED egg on the rice. That's a big YES! It also come with bok choy to balance the meal. I had lots of pork chop in my life. This one quality is outstanding. In terms of dimsum, the sui mai (pork) was a disappointment. The ha gao (shrimp) was alright. I think it's better to focus on their specialty. Mayonnaise chicken is a must to try. The meal came with good tea. Good service. Good ambiance. Nothing too fancy. Good for a quick lunch or night dinner with friends. Strongly recommend. read more

Amigo - Amazing pork chop - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Let's be clear.....you do not come here for ANYTHING but the "hot sale". Yes, Hot Sale is basically a great deal or special that they came up with a while back and it became worthy. Plastic on the tables, windows covered up and maybe the dirtiest menus around. Order the HOT SALE and move forward. What you get- a TON of fried pork hops in some form of delicious batter, rice, fried egg and rice. This is a place to go to say you had it, it is good....it is a Hot Sale. My recco is to not eat fried food for 1 week prior, do not plan in having hot wings anytime the next week. Glad I went and did it. Now I'm good. read more

Amigo - HOT SALE - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Went here thanks to yelp! Hidden restaurant in China town so you could miss it if you aren't looking for street numbers. Ordered sweet and sour pork which was delicious and came with green tea. Service wasn't all that great even when I was the only person in the restaurant. Would probably order take out next time so you don't end up sitting awkwardly there by yourself with the staff! read more

Amigo - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We came here on a whim, We wanted Pekin duck and they happen to serve it. We found out (after we ordered) that they also serve rice baked in clay pots, something you see commonly in Hong Kong, that made me curious. Funny thing was that menu was written in chinese and the waiter read it out for us, you can have rice with pork chicken chinese sausage, taro I think one even had pork belly, oh man yaoza!!! but we had already ordered so maybe next time... The pekin duck was fine, except the wrapper were a bit thin and they seemed a bit dry, they were thin and cool down really fast, and being dry them aren't too soft and bendy, they become flaky quite fast. I suspect they got these from Kim Phat in the frozen section, cuz they taste very similar. They are definitely not fresh made that's for sure. the rest of our food was good, we had salt and pepper pork chops, and chow mein all very nice and standard. And the best thing was it cost less than 20$ we were four and ate like pigs, hihi score. read more

ATMOSPHERE: The entrance is a bit hidden but it leads you to a second floor. Inside looks a tad bit rundown. You can tell that the restaurant has been there for a while. FOOD: The food was ok. Mind you I came here at around 11 at night. I ordered the beef rice-noodle stirfry with a Chinese broccoli dish. I've had better elsewhere. The veggies were way too salty to my liking and the noodle dish was just ok. I do hear that they have the best pork chops in town so I will be sure to come back to try that. But if it wasn't for that, I probably wouldn't come here. PRICE: For the vegetable stirfry, I thought that the portion was not worth the price. Overall, prices weren't too bad but it wasn't worth it for the quality that you're getting. SERVICE: Service was ok, classic Chinese restaurant servers. read more

This place is one of the absolute best restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of going to. The service was incredible and the food... even better. If I could rate this place higher, I would as I feel 5 stars simply doesn't do it justice. The Salt and Pepper Pork chops, that they are famous for, deserves all the praise it receives. 5/5, Will definitely stop by again read more

I'm not sure I see the charm. Yelp, you let me down on this one ..? Amigo isn't bad, but it's also nothing particularly special. It's like Panda Express or any other typical Chinese joint. The food options are standard, the tastes and flavors are pretty run-of-the-mill, and the presentation is very much average. On top of that, it's about as hole in the wall as it gets. Kitschy decor, plastic tablecloths and cheap rickety chairs, the whole deal. Maybe there's something I'm missing .. but if there's a charm or secret to Amigo, I didn't quite catch it. Hard pass on this one. read more

This is just a gem in Chinatown. The chef and entire staff are very nice. The food is excellent! I will be back again. read more

Amigo - Great chops - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Amigo! The best place in Chinatown since Van Roy closed down. Love their all dressed pork chop or their lunch menu. Their lunch menu is very cheap, nothing cost more than 10$. With that, you get an egg roll + a big plate! I have been there for late night supper which was really good. We were a group of 20, the service is always excellent. You obviously do not go there for the decoration but the food. It's pretty clean. They accept interact, mastercard/visa & cash! Go and try their all dresses pork chop & you won't be disappointed! read more

Amigo - Special lunch pork chop. - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

If you love Chinese, food and happen to be within a days drive of downtown Montreal, you owe it yourself, and your family/friends, to visit this place. Ever time we've been the food has been fresh, saveury, and so delicious. The decor is really basic but with food like this, at a reasonable price, who cares. read more

Lemmie guess, you just left Arena or some 737 Asian party... well this just happens to be the best place to hit up. Order a "Hotsale" and all your wildest dreams will come true. Seriously, great food, great prices. Opened pretty late on weekends. read more

Five stars for the only dish I've ever ordered in this place! Every single time I've been here (once or twice a year over six years), it's been just as crispy, tasty, and delicious as I remember. Pepper and salt fried pork chops, fried rice, fried egg, and some Chinese greens. Yummy!!! read more

Oh, man. I tried the salt and pepper pork chops (the lunch version, not the full-on Hot Sale), and it was delicious. Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. I want more. I would have these every day if having battered fried food all the time didn't kill you. We also had mixed veggies and wonton soup, and they were pretty good. Even the hot tea they put out for everyone is quite decent. They pale in comparison to the pork chops, though. The waiter is very friendly and is always hustling. The food comes out quickly and all at once. A few seats for singles and pairs, and a few tables with lazy Susans for larger groups. I personally love places that don't really prioritize decoration. Amigo has layers of plastic covers on the tables that they can just dispose of and posters that haven't changed in years. I think it allows me to concentrate on my pork chops. I will be back for the Hot Sale very soon. read more

5 stars for all-dressed! This legendary post-night dish is best done at this Chinese greasy spoon. There really is no other choice. read more

Awesome after a night of drinking till 3 am or even in the daytime ! Just get the all dressed salt and pepper pork chops. You won't regret it! It comes with a few pork chops, rice and bok choy with a fried egg on top. It never disappoints. :) read more

Amigo - All dressed salt and pepper pork chops - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Famous for their salt and pepper porc chop, Amigo is a great little find in china town. We also had fish cake and Chinese broccoli dish and the beef and lily flower hot pot dish. The later dish has really nice texture and also has other mushrooms and vegetables. Lastly, our waiter was very nice and attentive. All in all, a very positive review! read more

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Took a leap of faith on the verbal recommendation of the Chinese lady selling rubber shoes downstairs. Ordered the wonton soup. Crispy chicken, seafood bird nest and beef with ginger and green onion. Also I asked for some ground ginger and green onion in salted oil as a delicious dip for the crispy chicken. Dinner was great. I'd recommend the food at the Amigo. The men's washroom was gross the women's was better but still dirty. I wasn't there for a wonderful bathroom experience I was there for the food. And for that review I'd say it was great. Our server did a great job too. . We left him a 20% gratuity. read more

Amigo - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

There's only one thing I really come here for and that's the HOT SALE: salt and pepper pork chops with a fried egg on fried rice with a some bok choy. Greasy delicious chinatown perfection and if I remember correctly, it's less than $10 for a heaping portion! It's a legendary orgasmic dish, high in calories, but packs a real punch in the flavour and satisfaction department. I've never finished one of these plates to myself, and I'm a total glutton. This is total guilty pleasure comfort food. It's the kind of meal you want to eat after a break-up, before you break into that pint of cookie dough ice cream you have waiting for you in your freezer. read more