Got takeout from here after arriving from Ottawa and not wanting to go out to eat. Ordered general tsos chicken with white rice and the wontons with peanut butter sauce and both were delicious! It was delivered sooner than it was expected and the food was hot! Highly recommend Aunt Dai's! read more

Read the positive reviews and visited for dinner. Came away underwhelmed. Nothing particularly bad, but nothing great either. Everything we ordered was flat-line on taste and flavor. Despite the forbidding, poorly kept exterior and stair landing, the interior dining area was clean. Food consisted of Vegetarian Spring Rolls (two absolutely tiny fried rolls with a flavorless yellow dipping sauce), Cumin Beef (perhaps the star of the show, relatively tender, with specks of dried chili - not at all spicy), Sweet and Spicy Eggplant (again, okay but lacked spiciness/heat and flavor), and rice, all washed down with marginally cold Tsing Tao beer. Portions were generous, service was hurried/at rapid pace for some reason, but lacked follow-up once the dishes arrived! The meal for two set us back CAD 58+ with hefty taxes and generous tips. Not a bad place by any means, but what we had was nothing spectacular! read more

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I sat upstairs and ordered the veggie egg rolls, tofu with veggies, and veggie pad thai. The pad thai was full of flavor!

"Please note: my review is based solely on ONE dish "Beef Broccoli" that I ordered through DoorDash" I visited Montréal for the first time in the end of April. My places to see and eat were already listed and Aunt Dai was on the top of that list of the Montréal food scene. After a flight and long day of exploring, the cold Canadian weather made me crave some warm and delicious Chinese food. But due to lack of energy I decided to order it through DoorDash. After watching so many YouTube and TikTok videos of this place I ordered food from here with high expectations only for them to come crashing down. My order of the spring rolls were mediocre at best but edible. The beef broccoli was a disappointment is to say the least. It seemed like they boiled the beef, carrots and broccoli together and dumbed some soy sauce over it. The sauce was runny, I had asked for extra sauce not watered down soy sauce. Flavor profile was completely missing from the dish. Beef wasn't marinated, fried or stir fried and then mixed with broccoli. It was only Boiled!!! No effort was actually applied into creating this dish. For my first Chinese meal in Canada I was definitely left feeling dissatisfied. read more

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This was a comforting spot for dinner on a very cold winter evening. Had the Udon noodles and my husband ate General Tso chicken. Both dishes were delicious and tasted fresh. We started with wontons in peanut sauce which were good as well. Pleasant service and a clean restaurant. Would return if we weren't just visiting the city. read more

I love Sichuan food, so coming to AuntDai was an obvious choice, with a wide breath of tasty options. It has options for spice lovers as well as people who cannot handle any heat. We ran into the restaurant in the middle of a torrential storm, and the wait staff was so kind in giving us extra time to dry off and get settled. We ordered numerous dishes and appetizers to share--family-style dining is definitely the way to go here! So many excellent things on the menu. Come expecting to try something new! We were impressed with the quality of the ingredients, particularly the flavorful broths. The standouts were -- Wonton Soup: the broth was wonderful -- Cucumber Salad: crunchy, spicy, and addictive -- Potato Julianne: unbelievably good with its spicy, tangy seasoning; a must-order! -- Cumin Beef: my father--who usually dislikes anything that is unfamiliar--enjoyed this! -- Pork Belly with Sweet Potato Noodles: this special dish is rich and spicy --Eggplant, Bell Pepper, and Potato To top it off, the owner came out and talked to us about the history behind the names and ingredients of different dishes on the menu. So fascinating! We loved getting a taste of Chinese culinary history from him--what a cap to a delicious evening. read more

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We ordered takeout last night and after reading the positive reviews, we were hopeful. The beef and broccoli barely had any sauce- it was pretty bland. The General Tso's was just so-so... it had a strangely unique flavor. Lastly, the Wonton Soup was satisfying but not super flavorful. Warning- no condiments were packed with the order so be sure to ask if you are ordering takeout. read more

I'm always looking for new places to try in Chinatown. Cuisine AuntDai, which specializes in Sichuan food, was next on the list. It's located upstairs of SAJ Mahal. We dropped in on a Thursday evening (around 6:30pm). The inside is nicer than your typical Chinese spot. Heck, they even have a massive upstairs area (which was completely empty). The menu is a mix of authentic and Canadianized Chinese food. There's appetizers, main dishes, vegetarian, rice and noodles, desserts and drinks. There's also a few pages of handwritten specials; rabbit with Sichuan chili sauce sounded good. Check their website: someone (maybe Aunt Dai?) has written a description and review on almost every dish. A good read! - Tea ($0.99) - lame that they charge you for tea. - 2x Steamed rice ($1.49) - Twice-cooked pork ($12.99) - pork, green pepper, garlic and Sichuan peppercorns. This was a tad spicy and oily but tasty. Liked the mix of vegetables (carrots, onions and green peppers). Pork was slightly fatty but cooked excellently. - Cabbage stir-fry ($9.99) - I was a bit skeptical to order cabbage but this was simple, tender and tasty. - Mapo tofu ($10.99) - tofu, beef and parsley. This came out much later than the other two dishes. Tofu was tender but the dish lacked any heat or numbness. The one I had at Délice Oriental was better. Good but oily food. 3.5 stars. read more

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The food was incredible! The service was great and the inside of the restaurant looked nothing like the outside - there was plenty of room.

Delicious, authentic and amazing hot sauce. Great place for Szechuan food! We actually went back twice during our trip to Montreal.

Yesterday, I decided to order the cumin beef through the phone. It took less than 2 minutes to place my order. When I got there, I saw there's a bookshelf for you to donate or take books! Amazing. And the owner is such a sweetheart. I asked for a cup of water, and he didn't have any. He offered a free Coke or Ginger Ale instead, but I declined. After I got home, I savored that cumin beef. It was spicy enough for my spice levels and so flavorful. And those caramelized onions I was able to split the beef into two meals along with veggies and carbs I had at home. I'm used to having meals that include these and the meat at the same price, though I can definitely vouch for the taste and quality of this dish. Aunt Dai, I'll definitely be back! read more

Cuisine AuntDai - Cumin beef - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Ordered through Uber eats for delivery and this was the first time I haven't been disappointed with Chinese food delivery in a long time! We ordered: General tao, beef and brocoli, fried noodles with mixed vegetables, a wonton soup, a sweet and sour soup and an order of spring rolls. Wonton soup was delish. All three mains were very tasty and good portions. Finally I got chicken that wasn't overbreaded! I was very pleased. The only disappointment was the spring rolls which were tiny and bland. I'm not sure if they were fresh. One issue I've had when ordering Chinese is that the boxes aren't always sealed and it becomes an oily mess everywhere. This place uses reusable plastic containers for the most part which avoids mess and is better for the environment. One thing I wish they had is full meal options (ex. Soup, egg roll and mains as a package deal). Ordering individual dishes gets a bit expensive! It was 60$ for everything which isn't so bad and I had a lunch for the next day. However, for orders for bigger groups, ordering individual dishes may not be worthwhile. Overall, very good! 4.5 stars read more

I have been ordering from the restaurant quite often now and I'm more than satisfied with their meals. It is similar to your typical Chinese restaurant but with less breading and more meat, less grease and oil and much more flavour. I would recommend the general tao chicken, beef and broccoli, beef and spicy peppers and the Cantonese noodles with mixed vegetables. All their dishes are reasonably priced and arrive super hot (ordered through Uber eats). The food tastes really fresh and authentic (for those dishes that are actually authentic, check their online website for info!). Overall, I am very satisfied with their flavours and can' wait to order from them again! -if you plan on ordering take out/delivery, don't worry at all. The food arrived incredibly hot and all the flavour is definitely still there! Can't wait to order again! read more

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I always go to Aunt Dai for some savoury authentic chinese food! Each dish taste flavourful and my favourite is their Spicy Fish! The numbing flavour adds a nice kick to it. Sadly their portions has decreased since the last time I went, but nonetheless delicious! read more

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I had been wanting to try this establishment for years after reading all the positive reviews on several forums! Finally got around to ordering in today. After several average experiences of Chinese Food in Montreal, I placed the order with low expectations. After going over the menu and pictures on Yelp, I ordered the General Tao Chicken and Hot Pepper with Beef! Both ended up being excellent options but the beef was exceptionally tasty. The food was absolutely delicious, spicy and the ingredients were high quality and fresh! The food arrived in perfect condition as they have great packaging. We were very pleased with our experience and can wait to order again and try more things from the menu! I am ecstatic to have finally found a great Chinese restaurant in the city. Would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone looking for authentic Chinese food in Montreal. read more

Cuisine AuntDai - General Tao Chicken & Hot Pepper with Beef - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Wonderful food, welcoming staff and dog friendly! The portions were generous and we would definitely come back.

I will definitely visit again,this superb treatment was great.I enjoyed every bit of my stay here.keep it up

Authentic and delicious chinese food. Every dish is packed with flavor and didn't disappoint. The place is very gloomy. It used to be a hot pot place and they seem to have kept the tables as they still have the switches on the side. read more

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We bumped into this gem while in Montreal for a conference. Hands down the best Chinese I've had in a very long time. Quick service and delicious eggplant. I will go again if I ever visit Montreal in the future. read more

The food was wonderful! We had the Satay Beef and General Tso's Chicken. The meat was flavorful and very tender. The owner was a delight to talk to. Definitely recommend this place. read more

I LOVE Aunt Dai for good, authentic Chinese. But first, I HIGHLY recommend taking a look at their online menu (just google "Aunt Dai menu" - you'll be glad you did, it's an incredibly entertaining read. Have been ordering from here more during lockdowns, as Chinese food is one of those cuisines that is just fine eaten a little later, or reheated. I'm a huge fan of two dishes in particular: 1. The Grilled beef slices (tiě bn niú li ), and 2. the Braised pork belly with sweet potato noodles (Hóng Shāo Ròu Dùn Fěn Tiáo). I find that each dish ordered will either serve 2-3 if served with a side of rice or noodles. We had one issue ordering from them recently, as they had given our order away to the wrong person, so it took much longer to get our food. But they rectified the issue and we will certainly be back again for more. read more

Had the delicious Wonton soup while waiting for the Seafood & Tofu wok (bā zhēn dòu fǔ bāo) with white rice. The wok was also hot, fresh, delicious, wholesome and filling on a freezing Montreal day. Service was kind, friendly and prompt. read more

Delicious food! We ordered them for take out when we were in Montreal over Christmas. The service was lovely and fast and we enjoy everything. read more

There are two AuntDai restaurants and this one is located near downtown Montreal. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of a two-story building. The first floor is a Lebanese restaurant. The food served here is mostly Taiwanese cuisine.  During our visit the restaurant was full of patrons and it was a good indicator that all of them were Asians. It speaks volume on the authenticity of the food.  We ordered Ma Po Tofu With Ground Pork, Braised Pork Belly, and Sauteed String Beans.  All of the dishes were tasty and we will return to try their other dishes. read more

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Very authentic Chinese restaurant. This restaurant used to be located at Cote Des Neiges and had a strong reputation. Having been to this location twice. I can still vouch for the mapo tofu 5/5 (possibly the best in MTL), the braised pork and glass noodles 4.5/5, the three cup chicken 4.5/5, the spicy fish fillet 4.5/5,and the poached fish in chili oil 4/5. They also have a vegetarian menu that has some very tasty dishes!! The bowl of rice is also bottomless, so you can get a lot of rice if you can't handle the heat of some dishes!! Service is also on point!! read more

This was place was absolutely horrible, the service was unbelievably bad. How can they even be in business? The ambiance is atrocious, the servers were rude, slamming dishes on the table hard, the bathroom was so dirty and nasty, full of pubic hairs everywhere. Ordered fried rice and it was nasty and very soggy, ordered the 4 cup chicken and made me gag. The spring rolls are the size of a AA battery and the won ton soup was less than warm. Overall bad and nasty. Save your money read more

Some of the best Chinese food I've had in a while. Would highly recommend. I went with a group of 10 friends to celebrate lunar new year on a Thursday evening. We were ushered to a large circular table, complete with lazy susan near the back. It was a bit of a tight fit, but we managed. Bigger groups might have an issue, though there is more seating upstairs. We ordered 10 dishes, with a bowl of rice for each (1.50 each). Water was promptly poured, and I was glad it wasn't ice water (ice water is a horrid thing, you can't change my mind). The entire place was empty when we arrived, and remained that way for a while, though a few people trickled in near the end. The food we ordered was great! I don't have any complaints regarding what I tried. The fried rice did contain mushrooms though despite no mention on the menu, to my roommate's chagrin (she abhors them). My favorites were definitely the pork belly with noodles - probably one of the best and most popular dishes, with unctuous fatty belly chunks, thick chewy sweet potato noodles (must order!), the sacha beef or sizzling beef (similar) which had faultlessly tender beef, and three cup chicken which was fragrant and sweet, and the salt and pepper fish and fried pork were fantastic as well. They have a menu online for your perusal- i highly suggest you read the owners comments on the english version, highly entertaining and insightful info! Shockingly, we finished all the food we ordered, and the prices were very reasonable, considering how stuffed we were. Overall I'm very impressed with the food, the vibe, and the friendliness of the staff. I would definitely come back. read more

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This place was a nice little surprise. (I would take a star off for decor though because even as a "hole in the wall" it's still very unwelcoming as ambience. You know how mom&pop's places or your typical joints would still have that "charm", this place is just flat out dark and cold lol! Literally. Everytime someone walks in, we would freeze our butts off all over again) Now that I got that out of the way, let's talk about the food :D Like I said, it was a nice little surprise. I myself am not a fan of Chinese food and neither are 2 other of the 3 friends that were there with me... weird, yes but I heard good things so we went for a little discovery :) Our favorite dish was the braised pork belly with sweet potato noodles. We also took the spicy peanut chicken, spicy pork sauté with mushrooms and a beef sauté. Everything tasted good. Some more spicy than others but nothing we couldn't handle. I think we'll come back to try out other stuff next time but it'll be take-out read more

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Don't worry how it looks from outside but this is one of the best Chinese restaurant in Montreal. If you want fancy looking decor, lighting or tables look somewhere else. This place serves the best food and most importantly, it is clean and professional. I had Kung Pao chicken with peanuts, loved it. It is spicy and not crazy hot. I tried the TsingTao chinese lager beer first time, I was impressed with the perfect taste. Everyone including the kids, finished everything, just empty plates and full, happy stomachs. Just a recommendation for the restaurant, we ordered dumplings, they taste OK, if they fried them, they will be perfect. Other than dumplings, even the white rice was so delicious and hot. Again, when we arrived the place we had doubts if that will be a good choice; but i am glad we found that place, and tried it, it is the best Chinise food in there! read more

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Wonderful and kind owner. The restaurant serves delicious food that will keep you coming back time and time again.

This is based on the one dish I had for lunch today. It was spicy flavourful and authentic. One star off for the decor...Aunt Dai decided to keep the existing tables and chairs that make the place look dark and unwelcoming. read more

Cuisine AuntDai - Beef in spicy broth - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I was in Montréal for vacation last week. I walked a mile in the snow to eat here on Sunday, January the 29th. I arrived at 8:30pm. A worker was already mopping the floor and told me it was carry out only. The hours listed says they close at 10pm. So why was the place closing down at 8:30? I was freezing and made the walk for nothing. If you want to eat here I highly suggesting calling beforehand since apparently the hours listed are incorrect. read more

For the low low price of an order of braised pork belly and a refillable plain rice (oh endless fount of the sweet grain of my people), you, too, may inherit your own Chinese aunt. The real gem here is the website, where each item on the menu comes with the *owner's own commentary*. I LOVE this. Get this description of their very own orange beef: "Comparing to our General Tao Chicken, this one is not THAT good. Anyway, I am not big fan of North American Chinese food and it's your call." Or the braised pork belly: "This is a very popular dish among the customers who don't care its greasiness. The flavor is really rich and perfectly balanced. You almost want to sniff the tasty hot air above this beautiful dish... So even you love it, you may not want to have it every time if you are watching your weight because you know you cannot stop if you have started on this one. This is the only reason I try to keep myself away from this plate." So, bring a friend, $30, a good appetite, and order the braised pork belly with sweet potato noodles, dry-friend green beans, steamed rice. DO IT. You have all winter to work off the extra grease. read more

Enjoyed our meal here tonight. We ordered pork dumplings, fried udon with chicken, and 3 cup chicken. We loved the food, and our favorite dish was the udon. We thought the noodles were exquisite! The service was great and helpful. Our server answered questions we had about the dishes and gave his recommendations. We dined upstairs, and I loved the yellow decor with tree branches. Would highly recommend if you are looking for delicious Chinese food! read more

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Recommend the green beans and salt and pepper fish! The customer service was excellent as well

Have you met Aunt Dai? She is delicious and extremely vegetarian-friendly! Like, Aunt Dai, has many many vegetarian options that are all out of this world scrumptious! I've been here so many times and I've yet to order all the vegetarian dishes. Get the eggplant with potato (Dì Sān Xiān) and the garlic and chilli green beans (gàn biān dòu jio) and Tofu Skin Salad (liáng bàn qiān zhāng ) and sweet and spicy potato (Suān Là T Dòu Sī) and cabbage stir fry (shu sī bāo cài) enjoy!! Aunt Dai is glorious. Do yourself a favour ... get super baked, hangout, get the munchies ... and then go to the Aunt Dai website. Seriously. Go to the website and look at the chef's own reviews of the dishes on the menu. You've read that correctly, folks, the chef and owner of Aunt Dai writes a review of each and every item on the menu. And guess what? They're hilarious; this is truly a specimen of true genius. These chef's own reviews basically render ... all of this (pointing to you, Yelp, and to myself in the mirror, me) ... pointless, meaningless and obsolete. Really and truly, it actually saddens me just a tiny bit right now that you haven't stopped reading this trashy pulp, thrown your phone into the fleuve Saint-Laurent and hightailed it to an Internet cafe or something to read these absolutely golden chef's own reviews. read more

I had an excellent experience here. The dishes were a good deal larger than expected, and the three of us did not consume all we ordered (large soup and three dishes). Each dish was well prepared, with the balanced and subtlety of Chinese food cooked with care. The pork with garlic sauce stood out. For those braver than us, lots of the kinds of Chinese foods Americans rarely consume are available. read more

I visited this restaurant for the first time earlier this year (before quarantine began) and I was incredibly happy with the food! It is incredibly aromatic, fresh, and perfectly-seasoned. My friend brought me here assuring me that they were authentically made and tasty renditions of dishes she ate while growing up. The service was awesome and very attentive although we were some of the only customers (on a weekday early evening). The food is incredibly priced for the portion size and the amount of meat: we ordered the sweet and spicy eggplant and the braised porkbelly with sweet potato noodles and were thoroughly stuffed by the time we finished eating. Since quarantine began I've been ordering their food through delivery as well as takeout (pickup). Both times the food has been very fresh and warm, and the portion size was huge as usual! They are very well organized during pickup: if you call in advance and give them a pickup time they will ensure your food is ready, and they carefully sanitize the card reader for each customer. Additionally, I believe they offer loyalty points during this time for rewards once dine-in begins again. Some other dishes I have tried were the cumin beef and the eggplant, potato, & bell pepper dish. I loved them both as well and I highly recommend them! Definitely consider supporting this local restaurant, you will not be disappointed! read more

Cuisine AuntDai - Sweet & spicy eggplant (left), braised pork belly with sweet potato noodles (right), two bowls of rice. Picture from early March 2020 - Chinese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great Chinese food, authentic and full of flavor. It looks a bit shady on the outside but the inside is fine. They are very quick so we didn't have to wait very long. This place surpassed our expectations. read more

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Very Mediocre, the imperial rolls were good the rest of the food was very chewie and tasteless would not ever order again . Rodney S