This is a casual Taiwanese joint in the heart of downtown Montreal, with easy access to Centre…read moreBell, which came in handy for us recently. They seem to do a fair bit of takeaway for bubble teas and foods. We were seated quickly and the menu was accessible via a QR code, except the code printed on our table was so faded that our scanner didn't recognise it and we had initial trouble loading up the menu. There was another of the same code printed on a specials menu, which is how we got our menu up. The food took about 10 minutes and there were a few other groups dining in. The vasir rice is something we had wanted to try for a few months, and it was overall worth the wait, although it's still not my all-time fave minced pork rice. The pork was tender and thankfully they serve a good amount of juice so the whole thing wasn't dry, which has been an issue with some other versions of this dish elsewhere. The use of stir fried veggies is interesting and again something we haven't seen elsewhere, and while it's not my fave, it's one of the better versions we've had. I initially balked at the seemingly copious amounts of sauce over the cheese potato korokke, but apparently we needed all that sauce and, while is rather not have cheese in my korokke, it was cooked like it should (crisp on the outside, tender inside) and was tasty. Staff come around with a handheld EFTPOS for payment, and it was all in all a pretty seamless experience. I would return for the same and other stuff in the future.

Cute taiwanese cafe! We reserved ahead of time and I'm glad we did as the restaurant slowly got…read morebusier at night. We ordered: General Tao poutine ($16) Fried squid tentacles ($7) Iron plate noodles ($14) Oyakodon ($13.45) Beef noodle soup ($13.25) Drinks: Dark oolong creamy ($5.75) Aloe lemonade winter melon ($5.7) Passion fruit green tea ($5.8) Pretty decent size portions here! The general Tao poutine was surprisingly really delicious and unique! It used sweet potato fries and instead of gravy, a sweet savory sauce! The squid tentacles were super crispy. The iron plate noodles were kind of basic. It straight up tasted of just black pepper. The oyakodon was pretty okay too. The beef noodle soup had really chewy noodles and the beef was good but portion was smaller than I thought. Don't order this if you can't handle spice! The drinks were especially good and extremely worth it if you order their biggest size! Love that they come with so many options and toppings.

I made a reservation, I came at the hour scheduled. They told me "we don't have room", I was like,…read more"yeah do you want I come later?.. because I precisely reserved to have a place here at this hour..". They told me "no no" and proceeded to put me on the counter.. Ok, anyway... at some point they managed to find a place, so I went at a small table very wobbly.. I came here to drink a good tea in a quiet environment, but unfortunately, the owner decided it was better to blast stupid dance music with a big speaker.. So yeah, if you reserve, expect that it will be like you did not, and if you are seeking peaceful tea, expect instead nightclub ambience. Ah yes, and it costed me for just one tea, more than to eat a complete meal in a not expensive restaurant (25$ without the tips). Note to the owner: I saw you liked my review, so I decided to post it here too. Impressive that not only is managing a basic reservation beyond your capacities, but you're also unable to take honest criticism. When you charge these kinds of prices, people will demand a certain standard. And serving it on a wobbly stool doesn't really match a $25 cup of tea.

Beautiful Japanese tea room that made me feel like I was in Japan for a couple of hours. The tea is…read moreserved with attention to water temperature and timing and multiple infusions can be enjoyed with most teas, if not all of them. The vegan deserts were absolutely delicious, simple and packing great umami! You must try the mochi, and I recommend the rose Oolong.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Good bubble tea at this little…read moreshop. I like that tapioca is included in the base price. The Long Version: I love bubble tea and whenever I'm on vacation, I like to check out bubble tea places that are not available at home. I popped into Cinq Cinq and got a medium strawberry fruit tea $6. Tapioca is included in the base price. I asked for less sugar than normal. The drink was good, but still a bit too sweet for my tastes, lol. Nonetheless I enjoyed it. It had tiny traces of real strawberries and the tapioca were soft although not as chewy as I like. It was cold but not mostly ice, so I appreciated that. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. It didn't take too long for my drink. They also serve food like banh mi and vermicelli bowls, and they have a small dining area. It is in the basement, so you have to go down a flight of stairs. I might need to return sometime to try out their $10 meal deals :) Review #149 (2025)

All the drinks were a work of art. Very refreshing taste. I tried the Mulberry Green tea & fresh…read morelime iced tea. Mulberry green tea has mulberry, strawberry and lime with crystal boba in it. I enjoy crystal boba compared to other boba. And the lime tea has Lime and Aiyu jelly in it. Service was quick and cute li'l place to try some new tea.

Shuyi is a new bubba spot in town, near metro Guy and I think it is becoming one of my…read morefavourites!!!They offer a great selection of milk teas and the toppings taste earthy and healthy (unlike certain places where the taste seems a bit more artificial). As advertised, they give you a lot of toppings. I have tried their classic jelly grass bubble tea as well as their oatmeal one - both give very homey taste. The staff is nice and there are two three tables to sit and relax in the back of the shop. Price is average, and the packaging of the drink itself looks like a piece of art!

Really glad Presotea opened in CDN!…read more Did you know the name "Presotea" comes from the combination of two words - "pressure" and "tea"? It refers to the unique brewing process that brews tea leaves using a high-pressure espresso-style machine to extract the flavour quickly - this process is called "pressure-steaming"! Presotea uses high-quality ingredients, such as freshly brewed tea, fresh fruits, and premium milk to create their beverages. All drinks are made to order, ensuring that they are always fresh and high quality. Here's here's what we had on our last BBT run! * Brown Sugar Panda Milk Tea * Dragon Fruit Cheese Cloud * Brown Sugar Grass Jelly Latte * Sakura Hokkaido Milk Tea * Mango Green Tea with Mango Jelly Boba * Salted Milk Foam Jasmine Green Tea Pro Tip: Although we tried different varieties, I still think their specialty is anything with fresh mango! Go on Sunday afternoons for shorter line ups!

So happy that there is now a Presotea in CDN!! It was a lovely surprise discovering it one day…read morewhile out for a walk. Of course there is currently no dining but they offer snacks and bubble tea for takeout. There's also a nice wall for picture ops! I've always thought that Preso was one of the better bbt chains so I'm stoked about the opening of this branch!

In the simplest form, this is cheap, reliable, and gets you your bubble tea fix. It's not the best…read morethat I've tried, but it's also not the worst. It's purely that -- ok. Service-wise, it was great. Simple, fast, and ready with a bubble tea in your hand within a minute or two. The store is not a sit-down spot, but more of a small stall where you grab and go. I've been to several Chatime shops in the States, so I have an idea of what to expect and it's pretty much how Chatimes are rated in the States as well. We stopped by while going to nearby Old Montreal and happened to walk into Chinatown. I wanted to see what Chinatown in Montreal was like and truly got an idea for it. It's busy and all the stores are bustling and open crazy late -- just like this spot. This spot is open 24/7, which is unheard of in the other Chinatowns that I've been to in my life. We tried Presotea near our hotel so right away we had an idea of which bubble tea shop was considered higher-end/pricier. This spot was definitely for the cost-saving person who just wants a quick fix of bubble tea. The difference between the two is obvious. I ordered regular milk tea with the QQ topping. I like the QQ topping (which is nata de coco jelly with regular tapioca). It's half lychee jelly and half black pearls. The bubbles did not have the flavor that the Presotea bubbles had. Chatime is simply plain with no taste in their bubbles, which is fine. Tea-wise - I could not immediately tell the difference. However, in the end, each shop is meant for two different people.

Absolutely delicious! I tried the Mango Solar Bubble Tea and the Matcha Red Bean, and both were…read moreamazing! The Mango Solar Bubble Tea was super refreshing -- the mango flavor was vibrant and real, not artificial at all. The bubbles were perfectly chewy and added a fun touch to every sip. It felt like sunshine in a cup! The Matcha Red Bean was a beautiful balance of earthy matcha and sweet red beans. The matcha wasn't bitter, and the creaminess paired so well with the chewy red bean bits. A must-try if you love authentic matcha drinks. Friendly service, fresh ingredients, and unique flavors -- I'll definitely be back!

This little shop serves excellent tea. The shop is filled with glass cabinets with antique tea sets…read moreand plateware. It was almost like a museum exhibit. There are about 4 wooden tables available where you can sit and order from the expansive tea menu. It really is an experience like no other. We ordered the jasmine flower and green tea sets, as well some steamed buns. The couple who owns the establishment are very kind and eager to show you the art of tea drinking. The owner arrives at your table with your super cool tea drinking set, and proceeds to pour the hot water into a cup containing the tea leaves. This is then poured into a sieve and finally, you pour it into the drinking cup. The tea itself was very aromatic and light. I've never felt so tranquil and at ease. Sitting in front of a view of Old Montreal and sipping warm and fresh tea was one unforgettable experience.

Was once a Montreal favorite for me. I loved coming for a tea ceremony and as a bonus their…read moreoffering of small vegan bites. Whenever it was possible I looked forward to showing friends and family this very special place. I suppose now my experiences will remain a memory; As I have returned to Montreal with hopes of visiting and sharing this tea house once again only to walk in and find that they no longer serve any tea. You can still purchase loose tea and some beautiful tea sets but I am sadden that the experience is just not the same.

The middle aged lady working here is so sweet and adorable! I think this is a Korean owned shop…read morebecause they do have some K-pop ads and Korean inspired decor/products. I really enjoyed the drink because I could taste the tea flavour; I got a jasmine green tea and really enjoyed the subtle fresh taste of jasmine. The drink was very refreshing! Where I docked off marks is the pearls which had no flavour or sweetness. Aside from the refreshing tea, unfortunately there was nothing special that was particularly memorable.

I stumbled upon this great bubble tea place as I was walking back to my car after doing g some…read moregroceries and boy is it a find! Not only do they make great bubble tea but they also have some unique treats! They have a few different flavours of Japanese style cheese cakes like matcha and Oreo. They also have Pilipino style cookies in 8 different flavours we decided to get the Ube cheese flavour which was perfectly sweet and chewy I've never had anything like it before but the best way to describe it would be a mini cheesecake without a "crust" definitely worth a try. They also have a handful of macaron flavours we got earl grey and salted caramel they were delicious and the filling was stacked high another item I'll be back for. The bubble tea was next level they used real fruit nectars and syrups which added such a smooth and natural taste to the tea. They offer a variety of toppings including boba and jellies! There's nothing I tried here that I didn't love!