The Best Restaurants in Chinatown: Our recommendations
We have prepared a list of excellent addresses in Chinatown — our way of celebrating the Asian gastronomy concentrated in this neighbourhood.
Chinese cuisine is one of the most widespread in the world and one of the most varied. Depending on the region, there are different flavours and ways of doing things. Chinese gastronomy can be classified into eight major regional cuisines because of its rich diversity: Shandong (Lucai), Jiangsu (Sucai), Anhui (Wancai), Zhejiang (Zhecai), Fujian (Mincai), Guangdong (Yuecai), Hunan (Xiangcai) and Sichuan (Chuancai). These eight culinary arts are intertwined with the history of each region they are associated with.
Located in the Ville-Marie borough, in a quadrilateral bounded by Saint-Dominique, René-Lévesque, Viger and Jeanne-Mance streets, Montreal’s Chinatown is the perfect place to enjoy a variety of Asian culinary specialties – and more! Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat at Sun Yat Sen Square or a full-flavoured dining experience, there’s something for everyone! With its pedestrian street and unique architecture, it is a particularly special place to discover, especially for the hungry looking for a place to eat. Stores, bars, grocery stores, restaurants of all kinds… As there is no lack of good addresses, we have compiled our favourite restaurants in Montreal’s Chinatown to help you make a selection during your next visit. Bon appétit!
If you are a fan of Chinese cuisine, we suggest you take a look at our list of the best dumplings. You may also be tempted by our suggestions for delicious Tonkinese soups or by our selection of places where you can enjoy a comforting ramen.
Happy discoveries!
Fleurs et Cadeaux Restaurant
Fleurs & Cadeaux, a Japanese snack bar located in Chinatown, offers a unique multisensory experience. With creative, colorful cuisine, an impressive selection of wines and sakes, and a speakeasy befittingly called Sans Soleil hidden in the basement, this spot provides a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
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Restaurant Mon Nan
Mon Nan is a pillar of Chinatown and is a must-visit if you haven’t already. Open since 1982, the restaurant continues to grow in popularity! It offers an impressive choice of classic and traditional Chinese dishes. The authenticity of rich Chinese cuisine is at the heart of this restaurant, delighting its guests with salt and pepper shrimp, an excellent Peking duck served with homemade pancakes, sautéed gai lan (Chinese broccoli), and other traditional Chinese dishes.
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Restaurant Dobe & Andy
This restaurant, located on Saint-Urbain Street in Montreal, is a hidden gem of Chinatown. The concept is simple: a restaurant inspired by the best BBQs found in Hong Kong. The char siu bbq pork alone is worth the visit, but everything on the menu is great.
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Mai Xiang Yuan Dumpling Chinatown
Mai Xiang Yuan is undoubtedly one of the best places in Montreal for dumplings and dim sum. If you’re looking for a casual, affordable, and quick bite, Mai Xiang Yuan is a great choice! The restaurant offers various dumplings with carnivorous, vegetarian, and seafood options. Bonus: they also sell frozen pre-cooked dumplings to enjoy at home!
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Pho Bac 97
In the heart of Chinatown, this small establishment hides its true potential! With a plain sign and unassuming decor, you wouldn’t know it serves one of the best Phở soups in Montreal. The address is especially loved for its flavourful broths, and the prices are as comforting as the soup.
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Pho Bang New York
Pho Bang New York is a staple of Chinatown. It serves excellent Vietnamese dishes, including one of Montreal’s best Phở soups and other shareable small plates. No matter what you eat here, one thing is certain: you’ll leave Pho Bang New York satisfied. Delicious dishes and very gentle prices.
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Nouilles de Lan Zhou - Noodle Shop
Lan Zhou Noodles is by far one of our favorite spots in the city to enjoy delicious, freshly made Chinese noodles. Despite the modest appearance of the restaurant, the long line of hungry customers spilling onto the sidewalk is proof of its quality. The noodle bowls come in a few variations, including a vegetarian option and a selection of different noodle thicknesses. The dish that regulars rave about is the Lan Zhou beef noodle special, served in a beef broth and garnished with vegetables and thin slices of beef.
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Noodle Factory
Noodle Factory is a hidden gem in Chinatown, charming with its authenticity and flavours. Though modest in appearance, this restaurant draws Chinese food enthusiasts with its traditional dishes and handmade noodles. You have to try the spicy pork noodles – the true star of the menu.
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Restaurant Chinatown Kim Fung
Located in the heart of Chinatown, this one-of-a-kind establishment serves some of our favorite dim sum in the city! The dishes are presented to tables by staff on rolling carts, just like in traditional Chinese dim sum restaurants! After 11 a.m., you can also enjoy chow mein with soy sauce and delicious rice noodles with XO sauce.
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Restaurant Ruby Rouge
Ruby Rouge is a reliable lunchtime restaurant in Chinatown. The spot masters the art of Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. The menu is varied but remains focused on the culinary traditions of these regions. Popular dishes include lobster, BBQ pork, soy chicken, and Peking duck. The dumplings are also must-haves.
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Dynastie
Located in the heart of Chinatown, like most authentic spots, Dynastie stands out with its typical Cantonese dishes that transport us straight to Hong Kong. Dynastie has become a go-to spot for two reasons (besides its delicious food): to party and satisfy cravings until the early hours of the morning. Open 7 days a week, they close their doors at 3 a.m. every day! We were especially charmed by a few house specialties: wonton soup, shrimp dumplings, General Tao chicken, and Yi mein noodles.
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Pâtisserie Coco
Pâtisserie Coco is more than just a traditional Hong Kong bakery. This little bakery also offers a wide selection of unique creations inspired by flavours from all over East Asia. Among these delicious treats are Hong Kong-style egg tarts, mochis, and a very good pineapple bun (ironically, it contains no pineapple). For bubble tea lovers, they serve various flavours as well.
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Chez Bong
Since 1989, Madame Bong and her husband have worked in Montreal’s restaurant scene. Their first restaurant, Maison Corée, closed in 2003, and a few months later, Chez Bong was born on Saint-Laurent. It offers authentic South Korean cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere. Their bibimbap is one of the best in town and without a doubt one of the most authentic.
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Bar Leonor
Opened in November 2024, Bar Leonor has quickly established itself as a must-visit destination for savouring exquisite cocktails in a unique setting. Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, this cocktail bar attracts with its electrifying and inclusive atmosphere, perfect for festive evenings.
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La Capital Tacos
La Capital Tacos is the first Mexican restaurant in Montreal’s Chinatown! And not just any spot: it’s a great taqueria serving some of the best tacos in the city! With simple decor and a lively Latin music ambiance, the restaurant offers a variety of tacos inspired by different regions of Mexico, along with house cocktails based on mezcal.
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La Toxica
La Toxica is the newest Latin American addition to Chinatown. The restaurant offers generous portions, and the flavors are truly authentic. One of the best spots for great value and quality ingredients. From birria tacos to shrimp tacos, and cochinita pibil tacos (a slow-roasted pork recipe that dates back to the Mayans—our favorite), the flavors are carefully crafted and incredibly fresh.
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Poincaré Chinatown
Poincaré, located in Chinatown, is a bar with a large rooftop terrace not to be missed in the summer. It offers friendly service, craft beers served using the slowpour method, cocktails, natural wines, and dishes prepared with lacto-fermentation, while incorporating flavors from the neighborhood.
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