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Fondue Chinoise Express

4.6 (22 reviews)
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Ma La Xiang Guo / Spicy Dried Hot Pot
Ziyi L.

$15/person Excellent Chinese food in town. The cashier/owner had HORRIBLE attitude when I asked for special cooking instructions. MUST TRYs: #Ma La Xiang Guo, shown in pic (need to ask for a separate menu to order it) #Rice Noodle NOTE: they charge for 1.5-2 when paying with cards

Stir fried chinese pancake with pork and their homemade chili oil
Xue L.

Authentic, delicious and cheap. What more can you ask for? Their homemade chili oil goes with everything and it's so good. I usually get the stir fried chinese pancake. They also have many other options such as noodles, mutton soup, etc.

Alice L.

Been there twice, had a pork belly & rice noodles soup pot the first time, and eggplant & rice the second time. Both times are super good and authentic!!! *tip: there's a deposit for the pot that will be returned.

Hot and spicy soup -- Ma La Tang -- heheheh much like hotpot
Boz X.

Absolutely delishhh!! Hidden in the food court of the Faubourg, there's this restaurant that serves 'Ma la tang' -- a street version of hotpot that originated in Sichuan -- beats any hotpot whatsoever I've tasted in Canada. When ordering, you fill up a list of food you want in your 'ma la tang'. For example, I had glass noodles, fresh noodles, shrimp balls, potato, pork, fish, fresh tofu, fried tofu, and more. The complete list encompasses a lot of exciting items for which I would definitely come back for. One thing though, despite my fake Sichuan training (ex-gf forced me to eat spicy), I didn't want to (and probably couldn't) handle that heat. I took out half the sichuan chili/peppercorn paste -- so ask for half the spiciness unless you wanna sacrifice two thirds of your taste buds. And now, the broth is what makes this place a solid 5/5. It was flawless: epic flavours that came together and complemented each other very well. And for all this deliciousness, it came to about 10$ after tax... Ridiculously cheap and filled me up for a good 18h. I think I'm heading back there after wrapping up this review...which is about now.

Northeast lapi salad
Eden L.

love the place. I have been there for millions of time. It is very convenient to the students around. They offer express fondue which is a mix of veggie and noodles boiled in a savory soup. They also offer all kinds of noodle dishes such as sweet potato starch noodle, rice noodle and regular noodle with beef, pork and lamb. The number of choices is huge. The hot pot dish is also a good one, a little similar to the express fondue but with more signature combination and comes with rice. I recommend lamb rice noodle if you like lamb.

Lamb rice noodle soup
Juna S.

Best lamp rice noodle in town, flavourful, unique, fresh and large portions. I can have it every day the rest of my life

Still think this is the best homemade Chinese food in Montreal. The owners are extremely sweet and the food is super flavourful. The portions are hugee and the price is super affordable

Thea M.

Located in what is essentially a deserted shopping center, Fondue Chinoise Express is indeed a hidden gem. Ordering will be a bit difficult if you can't read Chinese but the couple who work there are very kind and helpful. The $2 deposit for your bowl and spoon is also kind of weird but I understand why they do it. My friend ordered the lunch special, which was a beef noodle soup ($6.5) that she enjoyed immensely, despite the fact that she can't handle spice. It had a variety of ingredients in it - bok choy, broccoli, bamboo tofu, and more. I had the ma la tang. To order, you fill out a paper slip either in mandarin (simplified) or Franglais, and choose what you want. Mine totaled 14.40 which I found to be a bit steep at first, considering the atmosphere. After it came out, however, I realized I definitely ordered wayyyy too much. It was so tasty that I finished the whole bowl but I had to push the cross the finish line, and I am typing this while 30 seconds away from a food coma. Also, I was excited to try their dong bei la pi but apparently they only make it in the summer, so I guess I'll have to make another visit then!

Ivy L.

Best word to describe this little gem: home. The food, the service, the price, even the setting of the food court, all remind me of good old mainland China, in more than a good way. The quantity of food for the price is insane. I usually spend about 8$ and never leave there hungry, even though I came starving. I usually always take the fondue, but I've also tried some other dishes like the big plate chicken, which was very flavourful as I like it. The fondue is fantastic. All the ingredients are between 0.8$ to 1.2$ each, expect some kinds of fish. The flavours are just right and you can adjust the spiciness and numbness as you like. Goes very well with the soy milk that they also have. Be prepared to pay a deposit for the bowl. Bring cash if you can! No credit cards.

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Super Good food excellent service. Very fast and affordable pricing I would reccomend 100%.

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Had the pork bone soup and it was really good. Tons of noodles and broth. Just hit the spot on a rainy day

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Lotus Bleu

Lotus Bleu

4.5(50 reviews)
2.1 km•Chinatown, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie

Fell in love with the Le Lotus Bleu during our summer 2023 visit and we've been meaning to go back!…read moreThey've made several changes in the past few years, including bringing the noodle chefs to the front and staying open on Tuesdays. The hand pulled noodles here are so good. My partner and I got the small bowls (braised beef and lamb noodle soups), but the portions are HUGE. Highly recommend going for noodle style 6 (thickest, more chewy) or 4. We also got the pork and cabbage dumplings, which are super juicy. This meal was very filling; we could've done without the dumplings, but they're too good to pass up. Service was ok since only one person was handling most FOH procedures. Atmosphere was also fine. It was just really warm, even with the multiple fans running (open doors, no AC), but it was to be expected with the pots of noodles cooking in the front. Since everything is so tasty and affordable, we'll try to make a stop every time we visit :) (Having trouble uploading photos - check Google review) BRAISED BEEF SOUP NOODLE (S) - $13.99 CAD LAMB SOUP NOODLE (S) - $14.99 CAD PORK AND CABBAGE DUMPLINGS (15) - $11.99 CAD

The noodle soups and the xiaolongboa were good but not over flavorful. The fried dumplings had hard…read more(dried) edges that made them unappealing. More a fun culinary experience than a wow Chinese meal.

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Lotus Bleu - Squid drawing on the wall.

Squid drawing on the wall.

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Lotus Bleu - Front of the restaurant. Street entrance.

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Front of the restaurant. Street entrance.

Mai Xiang Yuan - Lamb and green onion

Mai Xiang Yuan

4.0(503 reviews)
2.1 km•Chinatown, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie
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Our first stop in Chinatown and we found ourselves at Mai Xiang Yuan with the cute red dumpling…read moresign on the street. I loved the modern calligraphy art on the walls and the clear love of making and serving dumplings at this shop. It was a no frills ordering experience and cash only. Let's keep things simple so you can get your face in some dumplings fast! We ordered wonton soup dumplings (chicken and shrimp). We also got the pork original soup dumplings followed by the pork and crab soup dumplings. Everything came out quickly and nice and piping hot . The size of the dumplings were good along with sufficient soup in them! The cabbage salad also was delicious with a nice horseradish(?) kick to it! We've been to many soup dumpling places in multiple cities and Mai Xiang Yuan is definitely one of our top picks

We wanted to try dumplings at a Chinese restaurant in Montreal, so we came here based on the online…read morereviews. One important thing to note: this place is cash‑only, and there's an ATM right at the entrance. That was literally the first thing the employee told us when we walked in, which felt a bit off‑putting. The dumplings themselves were great, and we ordered beers to go with the meal. However, the payment experience was not good. He quoted the total as 70 CAD and told us that was 62 USD since we said we had USD. When we calculated it ourselves, it came out to 49 USD. After we pointed that out, he claimed the "foreign transaction fees go up and down with inflation," which didn't make sense. It felt like we were almost being overcharged. So we ended up getting CAD from the ATM machine outside and paid him, however, we didn't appreciate his dishonesty and felt like he was trying to scam us.

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Mai Xiang Yuan - Inside

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Mai Xiang Yuan - Pan fried pork and Chinese cabbage dumplings

Pan fried pork and Chinese cabbage dumplings

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Cuisine AuntDai - Pad Thai -- less sweet (and thus better) than many others I've tasted

Cuisine AuntDai

4.3(96 reviews)
0.1 km•Ville-Marie
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I love Sichuan food, so coming to AuntDai was an obvious choice, with a wide breath of tasty…read moreoptions. 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 the positive reviews and visited for dinner. Came away underwhelmed. Nothing particularly bad,…read morebut 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!

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Cuisine AuntDai - Pork belly with sweet potato noodles

Pork belly with sweet potato noodles

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Shifu

Shifu

4.3(9 reviews)
0.3 km•Golden Square Mile, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie

This fast casual restaurant wows on design. It's fun to go there because each dish has its own…read moregraphics. It's almost like you want to collect then all! The food was also good ( probably deserves 4* but gets the bump for design). I had the peanut butter dumplings, which I didn't love. The sauce was a little watery. The g- tao was much more successful. The chicken was so crispy! Deborah behind the counter provided superior and friendly service. Worth a stop.

Saw their neon sign from the corner and b-lined to see what had opened. It's a Cantonese-style…read morequick-serve spot with both Western know items like chow mein and sesame beef, but also have dim sum / yum cha items like shrimp dumping and coconut curry green fish balls, so it's legit. Super modern and clean with very high ceilings, bright orange and green trim over white walls. Amazing logo, specialty packaging for each genre of dish. Very Instagrammable and by design; I imagine. Also has a little bit of a modern Hong Kong cafe. Friendly counter person and a great hustle bustle vibe. Upon an subsequent visit I can now say that the dim sums I mentioned above are spot on and the salt and pepper chicken rice bowl was also no slouch. I preferred the appetizers between the two and look forward to trying more of their focused and fun menu. Love the signature chopsticks and attention to packaging detail. They've got it going on!

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Shifu
Shifu
Shifu

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Mr Chuan - 竹笋 和毛血旺 sorry,not sure how to say 2nd dish in English.

Mr Chuan

3.8(6 reviews)
0.3 km•Golden Square Mile, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie

Amazing Chinese food…read more Crowded with an all Chinese clientele - and all young people to boot. That is almost always an excellent sign. Very few American-Chinese//Canadian-Chinese dishes on the menu - though they exist. This may be a regional Chinese restaurant but I do not recognize the region. One visit and three dishes convinced me I have to go back rather than just eating around town. In the not to be missed department: Mushrooms fried in egg yolk. These are the most interesting fried mushrooms you will ever have. They are also the richest fried mushrooms you will ever have. You will adore every single bite - and if you are lucky you can eat 1/3 of a serving before being totally full. I believe the trick here is that the batter is 100 percent egg yolk no white no nothing else. They also do a salt and pepper tofu that is creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. How often do you see that? Braised seafood in ginger and garlic is the same dish you see in many other Chinese establishments but is lovely here. The squid is tough but the ginger is to die for. I am eager to get back. * * * * P.S. I DID get back. We ordered five more dishes. The amazingness quotient continues. Don't miss their fried spareribs.

I ate there today and found the place has really gone downhill. 1. Portions are getting smaller. 2…read more Prices are going up. 3. Even the price of plain rice has been raised. 4. They charged for takeout containers this time--something they didn't do before. 5. They were evasive about providing a receipt and only gave me one after I'd already swiped my card.

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Mr Chuan - Front of the restaurant

Front of the restaurant

Mr Chuan - Spicy roasted fish

Spicy roasted fish

Mr Chuan

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Keung Kee - Sesame beef

Keung Kee

3.9(147 reviews)
2.1 km•Chinatown, Centre-Ville, Ville-Marie
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If you like a noisy crowded no frills Chinese restaurant then I can highly recommend this place…read more We had excellent dishes and still probably could have picked even better from the large selection. Loved the pea leaves and mushrooms. Razor clams were tasty but a bit tough. I would definitely come back.

Keung Kee could be anywhere from 3-5 stars depending on what you like and what you expect, lets…read morejust get that out of the way. I was expecting a more flavored experience and maybe that is not what they do or I could have ordered differently. The menu is huge so it is hard to know where to start. We went here because of the good Yelp reviews. Were we arrived in Chinatown there were many other places that looked great, so we loitered at the door for a minute while deciding what to do. As we loitered a family came out and noticed us and asked if were were going to Keung Kee. We said we were thinking about it and they said just go, it is the best restaurant in Chinatown. Sold. We went in, up the stairs, waited a bit, and got a table. This is the kid of place you need to bring a lot of people because that is whet it is built for, the menu is extensive, and the portions are huge. We puzzled over the menu then ordered our food. We wanted a bottle of cold sake and the waiter brought it in an ice bucket. Nice. We started with the pork dumplings. The dumplings were very goof but came in a hot thick sweet peanut sauce. With a lighter sauce these would have been outstanding. The scallop was huge and had a bunch of stuff on it. There was some good scallop flavor but it was masked with all the stuff that tasted like old oil. The noodle dish was good but also had some old oil flavor coming from somewhere. All the meats and vegetables were nice and fresh but the good sauce I think was the source of the oil. We saw a table next to us had the pork chops and was asked, what are those? So we got that too. The chops were thin bone in with a batter fried then soaked in a vinegar sauce. These would have been good as our only item with a bowl of rice. Our co-eaters there had many good looking things. I would give this a try again but would bring a few more people so we could try more stuff. Total for all that including the sake was $100 Canadian. Not bad!

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Keung Kee
Keung Kee
Keung Kee

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