Chez Chili

Cheerful and bustling spot in a giant downstairs room with big savory sharing plates placed on turntables atop round tables. Casually tasty and relaxed happy vibes. Mix of authentic flavors and dishes alongside crowd favorites. Solid beer or wine, or a pina colada in a can. Get a reservation!

In Montreal.. kinda hard-to find.. but hole in the wall type of place.. ordered a spicy chicken and fried rice chicken. Service was fast but kinda rude... food was fresh made and delicious... little too salty but was good.... chicken was tender and flavorful with hot heavy spice.. delicious... vegi rolls sucked .. not fresh but microwaved.....prices were reasonable.. parking kinds sucked .. will come back if in the area.. try other dishes..

BEWARE: TERRIBLE SERVICE AND VERY RUDE STAFF! STAY AWAY IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE RIDICULED. In my experience, the server was greedy for tips and did not care at all about customer experience or basic human respect. Secondly, he did not honor the offer that was very boldly advertised on every table. Here’s the story: I went in today, few hours before a flight to grab a take-away box of noodles. As I was already sitting at a table waiting for food, i changed my mind and decided to eat some of it on the premises while they were still hot before being exposed to the freezing cold outside. So I asked for a fork to which the medium height server with medium length blond-ish hair said he already put one in the bag. As I was opening the bag, he asked if I was gonna eat there. I responded that I will eat some there and take the rest away and asked if that was okay. He said ‘not really because you ordered take-away’ so I asked if the prices were different to which he said no. Then he went on to say ‘now you must clean all the table once you’re done, I will give you the cloth’. I always clean the table after me and gather all plates so this wasn’t something I wouldn’t have done anyway but this verbalization from the server was unexpected and rude. I did not engage further and started eating my food. Then I saw a placard on the table saying that if you post a photo of the food on Google, the restaurant will provide a free coke. So I thought there is still a chance for this restaurant to redeem itself and posted a photo. Then I showed the server the post and asked for a Coke Zero. He said it’s only for dine-in. I wasn’t sure why he was insistent on me being a takeaway customer other than the fact that he wanted to be tipped. Even though technically I was dining in, just out of a take away box instead of serving plates which is significantly less work for a server. So I responded that the advertisement doesn’t specify anything as to the nature of transaction to which he said I am not going to give it to you so you don’t have to post it. After this encounter, I ate half the box, packed the rest and did not clean the table of my payment receipt and any food pieces thinking that if they do not want to serve me and comply with their advertised offers, I had no compulsion to clean any tables which is not a customers job anyway and only a good social practice. Once he saw me packing away, he signaled at me with his hand to stop but I did not and proceeded to climb the stairs out- at this point he collected the items from my table and threw them at me. I did not look back and continued to walk away to proceed with my day! Such pathetic server attitude brings a bad name to professional servers who actually ensure a good customer experience and are worthy of tips.

We came here as a group of 11 to celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time because the place is small and gets really busy. The food was amazing and the staff were super accommodating.

One of the best Chinese restaurants thus far. Great flavours and spice, just too much salt. The salt and pepper squid and the pork eggplant were huge hits. The restaurant is down a few flights of stairs, hence not the most accessible. But they have a few high chairs. We will definitely return.

Really wanted to rate this a five star but dishes that were supposed to have spicy peppers had none. No level of spice in a restaurant that is supposed to specialize in Hunan or Schezuan cuisine. Food was tasty but just now what I was expecting. Maybe it is served to a level of heat suited for Montreal taste?

Montreal's Chinatown offers a variety of dining options, but this restaurant is sadly my least favourite. They focus heavily on deep-fried dishes - if that’s your vibe, you might enjoy it, as some have praised their offerings. However, our experience was less than stellar. The beef dish was drowned in soy sauce and quite salty. Throughout our meal, the staff never checked on us; they lingered around the cashier area, chatting rather than attending to diners. It lacked the attentiveness you'd expect in a dining experience. I would avoid this restaurant and instead try Fung Shing (small Mum ‘n’ Pa Chinese restaurant) around the corner. If Japanese tonkatsu floats your boat, Hoshi a block away.

Chez Chili is a gem tucked into Montreal’s vibrant Chinatown, and it delivered a delicious, satisfying meal that left our group smiling. We ordered General Tso Chicken, chicken sautéed in spicy sauce, and chicken fried rice—and each dish brought bold flavors and generous portions (right quantity for 2 couples). The General Tso was crispy and tangy with just the right kick, while the spicy sautéed chicken had a deep, warming heat that built beautifully with each bite. The fried rice was fragrant, well-seasoned, and packed with tender chicken—comfort food done right. The ambiance was lively yet relaxed, and service was prompt and friendly despite the busy lunch rush. The menu is extensive, and it’s clear they know their way around spice and texture. One small hiccup: some chicken dishes were only available bone-in, and the kitchen couldn’t accommodate a boneless version. It wasn’t a dealbreaker, but something to note if you prefer boneless options. Overall, Chez Chili is a fantastic spot for flavorful Chinese cuisine with a kick. We’d happily return—and next time, we might explore more of their noodle and veggie dishes too! Forgot to take pics of individual dishes.

Great food and experience! We had salt and pepper pork, beef fried rice, and General Tao chicken. Delicious.

Not bad but didn't blow me away. We had the hot and sour soup - it was so-so and I don't recommend it. Also had the beef and broccoli, which was decent. Overall I'd rate this a 3.5. If you order through their website, there is a minimum. I tried to do that, but then they called me to cancel because they didn't have a driver. Crazy. I ended up ordering on Uber Eats.

From New York, so I was raised on Chinese food... this place served the best General Taos I've ever had! Paired with white rice it was magical LOL. My husband was shocked, he's just started to get into Chinese food and this was a top moment for him. He also had the cumin lamb, which he enjoyed. But the star was the General Taos. Trust me, get a portion , it's so worth it! No wait time and staff were super attentive and nice. Would deff return if we were in the area again. Low-key place underground, clean as well. Worth the money.

Came here just before closing and ordered the beef broccoli. The broccoli was really good, but I wish there was a little bit more beef -- I felt as I had only a few pieces. In the picture, all the beef was on the top and none underneath. Regardless, the dish was good, despite the quantity of meat to vegetables.

Respectable and authentic place in the heart of Chinatown. Understandably prices are higher and it gets busy. Food was quite good and portions generous. sizzling beef was a little ginger heavy and missing that wok flavor but still tasty. Food was timed strangely and some dishes didn't come out until much later when a couple others were near finished.

Don't let the underground restaurant entrance fool you, this place is a Chinatown gem. My significant other and I dream of this place when we're not in Monreal. The service is quick and efficient. The food is flavorful. We order the shrimp fried rice and the Sichuan style chicken. The chicken is crispy and flavorful. The veggies (peppers and onions) are a nice touch and nothing short of amazing. The shrimp fried rice is a generous portion with almost a shrimp in each bite.

So glad we were able to get a table last minute for a party of 9 on Thursday night! Loved everything we ordered and so many great vegetarian options! We got the veggie noodles, spicy eggplant, veg fried rice, ma po tofu! Wish we had the spicy lotus as well! Also the pineapple soju was yummy too! The place is packed with great service, delivery a very loud, active fast paced restaurant with amazing food!

Small'sh restaurant in a basement in Chinatown, featuring Szechuan dishes. We tried the hand pulled noodles, tasty yet could have been spicier. Also tried a combo of eggplant, green beans and ground pork, so flavorful. The spiciest order we had was the Piquante Poulet, subtle yet fantastic. If you're looking for something more than typical Chinese food found in the US, give this place a try.

If you're a local, this place will satisfy your Chinese cravings. If you're a non-Asian tourist, this place will give you a glimpse into the Chinese culture/life of Chinatown Montreal. If you're an Asian tourist, this will taste like your Mom's home-cooked food and you will see what other Asians who live in Montreal eat. I also saw many Caucasians/locals at this restaurant during lunch hour. Lobster poutine was interesting- fried lobster over a bed of fries...very heavy, filling, and delicious.

Located in Chinatown, this Chinese restaurant specializes in Sichuan food (the name is self-explanatory). We ordered boiled fish in chili and eggplant fried with potatoes (di san xian) and asked for light in oil, salt and sugar). The food turned out to be not oily and salty yet still had decent flavors. Service was quick.

Pretty good Chinese food. We ordered: 1. Stir fried beef with ginger on sizzling iron plate 2. Stir fried beef with broccoli Loved the service and atmosphere was amazing. Recommend this place to everyone.

Did you really think all I would eat in Montreal would just be poutine? I had to try something else. Since my trip to Vancouver, I had to see if the Asian cuisine would be just as good as it was there. Yes it is. Great portions, good prices, exceptional flavor, all without sacrificing what makes it all special. The friendly service helped as well. Every stop was pulled to ensure I had a good meal. They even made smart suggestions for what noodle type to order. There was no judgement here from anybody, and that made the experience even better. Try getting something like that in the United States without all those fuss and feathers.

Tastes good! That's all I need to say honestly. I wish I could post a meme lol Chicken mushroom 10/10 Fried pork slice 10/10 Eggplant with pork 10/10 Super delicious! We were eating like a hurricane. Served relatively fast and the food doesn't look like pre made at all.

The thing to get here is the lobster. $65 for a single lobster, $120 for two lobsters (CAD). I love the fried version with a spicy sauce on a bed of fries. I really like that they give you gloves when you order this so you can eat without getting sauce all over your fingers trying to pry open the lobsters. Also tried the spicy cabbage dish for vegetables - this dish is good anywhere, delicious cabbage stir fry with a savory and spicy sauce. Stir fried noodles with beef - noodles were very thin and overall the meat wasn't too impressive either. Wouldn't recommend this. The wait can get long on the weekends, 20 min or more but I think it's worth it. It's a very popular location. The thing is that no one acknowledges you to ask you how big your party is, how much you might have to wait until you're the very next person to go and they have tables ready. The lack of communication be quite frustrating. Service is pretty quick and easy for how busy they typically are. Payment happens at the table - Montreal has 2 different taxes if you're not from here; it's not an included gratuity. It's an basement restaurant but well lit and has a clean bare bones ambiance.

Tres bon resto Mais bon je prends presque toujours le même choix les aubergines avec porc haché. Mais mon dieu que c'est bon. Je suggère de prendre en extra un bol de riz car ca divise les épices et je crois que ce plat est fait pour etre manger avec du riz. Le service est excellent. A savoir l'adresse est sur clark mais la porte d'entrée sur de la Gauchetiere.

We were looking for good spicy Szechuan food while walking around Chinatown in Montreal. Waited on-line to go to the packed downstairs restaurant which looks underwhelming and very bare bones. Service is quick and efficient but still friendly. We ordered Hot & Sour Soup (large enough for 2-4 people), Mapo Tofu and a spicy Chinese eggplant dish. The food and the spiciness did not disappoint!!! Just what we needed on a cold winter's night in Montreal!!

Food was Great! A lot of flavor The service was excellent! They serve you within minutes. They're very friendly, always smiling The ambiance is very pleasant and comfortable.

Good take on classic Szechuan dishes for a good price. Got the napo tofu, boiled fish, and spicy eggplant and was very satisfied

Honest to God, the best Chinese food we've ever had. Wait was a bit long and service a tad chaotic, but the food was stellar. We visited Montreal a year ago and late one night this was the only place open when we wanted takeout. We were so impressed. This year during our trip we decided to sit down and try some other dishes, and we were so impressed. 10/10.

PHENOMENAL! Got the D19 add tofu and it did not disappoint. Rice is not included but you can add it. Went at noon on a weekday and there was no line. All the dishes looked amazing cant wait to go back.

I'm not even kidding, this is probably one of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to! Everything was so good, and the eggplant dish really stood out, it's one of my absolute favorites, but everything we ordered was nothing short of amazing! The vibe inside was really nice too. I'm definitely coming back!

If you have celiac, nothing is gluten free besides the mushroom egg soup and the fried rice with no soy sauce. All of the meats were marinated in soy sauce so none of the proteins are safe. They had GF soy sauce to pour over the fried rice which was a nice gesture. Although the two items were good and I did not get sick, they were not satisfying.

This is my to go place for vegetarian ready to go hot pot. Amazing flavour and generous portions. Make sure to ask for fresh rice. One time they messed up our order and gave us a full refund no question asked. Excellent personal customer service

I have been a regular customer during the Covid time. I usually have takeout. I am constantly satisfied with the food and packaging. My favourite dishes are the eggplant and many other dishes. They are authentic Chinese food. Must try.

Came here due to the good reviews however upon getting there and seated within 5minutes, took 20min to have anyone come to our table to get an order. Then took another 40min for one of our food to arrive to the table ...giving 2 stars only for the fact that she said her food was good flavor. Then another 20min , yes, 1hr and 20min for my food to arrive (chicken tao only). When I asked for to-go box for my food because we were tired and ready to go at almost 9pm, found out they charged for a to-go box for my food!!!! Absolutely NOT worth the wait. Plenty of other places around to spend your time at!

Very good Chinese- took out and it was nice and fresh, Enjoyed pork dumplings Salt and pepper shrimp S and p tofu Fried rice Caramel chicken General tso chicken Liked everything - big portions too Would return!

We stopped here for lunch after doing the Hop On Hop Off tour in Montreal and was walking through the China Town district . We wanted to sit down to eat and have a beer and glass of wine . What a gem that you could easily miss ! The service was great and the food was amazing and there was so much of it !

Tasty and well priced. The place was boiling. Get it to go. It's open later too. Nothing else to say.

This restaurant was easy to miss but don't make that mistake! The food came out quickly and was stupendous! All of my family's food was terrific and the servers were very attentive. Definitely do not miss it!

There is a reason for the waiting line that's out the door. This food is phenomenal. My husband and our friend ordered the Lobster Volcano which was 2 lobsters atop of rice, fries, and gravy. They loved it and the dish looked very impressing when it arrived to our table! I personally ordered the short ribs with rice and our other friend ordered a noodle dish. We were all pleasantly satisfied by the amount of food and quality. It's a small room, yet very busy. It appears there are many regulars of this place as we saw waitresses greeting them and welcoming them back. I would certainly come here again on our next trip back!

For a busy small establishment, they were able to seat us and take our order quickly. The food came out fairly soon after without delay and was delicious. We prefer no to mildly spicy dishes and they were able to accommodate the level of spiciness we requested. I will note that it was on the saltier side but still very flavorful and delicious. Overall it was a great experience which I would recommend and would indeed frequent if I lived in Montréal.

Hidden gem. Great quality and delicious food. Super nice waitstaff. It feels like you're at a family members house.

Just see the picture - spicy fish fillet (Fei Teng Yu). I asked the waitress if there is one more step to finish the cooking and she said no this is what it supposed to be done. I never ate white spicy fish fillet and It does not look like the picture on their website at all.

A really great busy place located one floor down from street level. Specializing in Szechuan cuisine you can find many delicious spicy dishes here. What you cannot finish you can take with you. Service is very fast and attentive. They serve beer and wine!

Under rated Chinese food. Very authentic. I went to Hong Kong three times and the food taste like I'm at part of China and having dinner there. People stay there pretty long so plan your visit. Call ahead.

We ordered Stir Fried Beef Cumin & Sichuan Style Bone-In Chicken. The quality of ingredients was excellent & fresh! The beef was chewy & slightly bland. We liked the Sichuan Chicken better as the meat was tender and had more flavour. It wasn't spicy but definitely had a kick to it! Would definitely try other items from the menu in the future & order the Chicken again!

Excellent food, minimal ambience. We waited about thirty minutes for a table on a weeknight in the summer. Once you order, though, the food comes quickly! We had pickled cucumbers, spicy eggplant, salt and pepper prawns, and fried rice. The eggplant and cucumber were our faves!

Came here with the family after reading the YELP reviews and all I can say is that if you love spicy food this is absolutely the place you should try. This is a quaint little place in the basement area very clean and neat appearing. Even though we arrived late in the evening the staff welcomed us warmly. On reviewing the menu I realized that we were in a really authentic Szechuan restaurant. We ordered my favorite dish the Ma Pao tofu and along with that we had the Cumin Chicken and the Spicy Chili Shrimp along with a large bowl of steamed rice. I must admit that I seem to have enjoyed the meal the most because I love spicy food but the rest of the family ate lightly...... we did order everything to be moderately spicy and I wouldn't recommend anything above that for the average Joe. I will definitely be back when in Montreal again, for those of us fellow YELPERS looking for an authentic Szechuan place I would highly recommend you try this joint out.

I stopped in for lunch on a Monday. They have a sizeable vegetable and tofu selection, so I ordered their tofu and mixed veggies with spicy sauce ($13 plus tax), with a side of steamed rice ($2 plus tax). The food came out in about 15 minutes. Large portion of deep fried tofu, plenty of veggies but not the most interesting ones (would've been nice to have some greens, like broccoli, bok choy, gai lan, etc.), and a decent gently spicy, salty soy sauce. Not the most interesting flavours but it was tasty enough. Didn't strike me as particularly Szechuan in authenticity. Decent spot.

Amazing food! Portions are generous and food is delicious. Some dishes maybe a little too salty. Service is good - restaurant was very busy but still took orders and delivered food in timely manner. Tile floor was extremely slippery like it had a coating of grease on it...could likely use a deep clean. Staff and guests seemed to be slipping everywhere lol. Nothing to look at but worth a visit for the food.

Whoa they got some real solid quality Northern Chinese food. Haven't had something so dare good since moving to NE from CA! Made my tummy feel extra happy from the yummy homie!

Food was pretty good. Ordered the General Tso Chicken, Boiled Fish in Hot Chili Sauce, Chicken noodles, Hot and Spicy Soup, Veg Fried Rice. The service wasn't the best but was good. It took them a time to give us water and menus after a reminder. They were all nice, and helped us with one of our person's allergy.

If you like chinese food, especially spicy food, this is definitely a good place for that. We had the sweet and sour fish as well as the spicy hot pot. They were both delicious. The fish was crunchy enough without being too oily. The spicy pot had a variety of different ingredients inside. The service is quick and the waitresses are very kind and helpful. My only issue is the price. For 2 dish and a bowl of rice, it was almost 60$ after tax and tips. However, it's definitely one of my fave places in chinatown.

Good food quick service rowdy ambiance. This may be my new favourite place in Chinatown.

Excellent Sichuan cuisine. Fish fillet in chili oil, mapo tofu with pork, and stir fried mixed vegetables was the perfect meal for two. Best meal in Montreal and will crave it daily from 300 miles away

This restaurant in Montreal's Chinatown was close to our hotel and we ended up here twice. It's located in the basement level. The Chinatown in Montreal cannot be compared to the ones we have been to in NYC, SFO , LA etc.. This is much smaller, but seems to have a couple of decent dim sum, dumpling and regular restaurants. What I liked about Chez Chili was that it was clean and food was very tasty and reasonably priced. We could customize our meals. We like eating vegetables as much as we love our meats, so to add veggies to a dish ( if possible) was great for a couple of extra $$. We had the beef fried rice, pan fried pork dumplings, boiled fish with chili, cauliflower stir fry with pork and the fried banana ice cream the first time. Every item was great, but the fish and dessert stood out. Plenty of leftovers. The second time we ordered stir fry seafood with extra veggies, chicken fried rice & pork dumplings. Everything was delicious again! Must visit on a night you don't want to eat fancy!

I decided to try something different... And while I generally want to try lots of new restaurants, it seems of late, it's more miss than hit. It's a new place at the corner of la gauchetiere and clark, in chinatown, it's a basement place so you have to walk down. The decor is very modern chinese zen, with chinese cities written on the wall in caligraphy, a nice touch. We ordered hot and sour soup, tofu family style and some stewed pork belly. I've been dying to order pork belly for a long while, and you don't often see it on the menu. The taste overall is bland to too salty. The soup was a bit liquidy, so there was a problem with every dish, don't know if it's an off day with the chef but it was not spectacular. The pork belly was a bit lukewarm, I would have preferred it more hot, and the taste was somewhat bland, I think it could have use more caramelization and more salt. The sauce for the tofu was a bit too salty, even with rice it was hard to take. The soup had good taste and flavour, but needed to be thickened a bit...however the bowl was huge and cost only 8$, and it could easily feed 6-8 ppl. Like the soup, bring the soup. :)

We had high hopes here. We often eat Szechuan and thought we'd try this place out. We ordered the following dishes in Mandarin. The waitress spoke mostly Mandarin. Spicy fish in Szechuan sauce: This is usually one of my favorite dishes when I go to Szechuan restaurants so I am quite familiar with this dish. The dish came out suspiciously quickly. It was served in a Pyrex-like Tupperware container often seen and used in baking. The flavor was bland. Not enough chili. Barely any flavor. The quantity was decent for the price. I would not recommend this dish. Spicy chicken: This is usually my second favorite Szechuan dish. This chicken must have been lost in meat tenderizer for the past week. I literally double checked at least 5 times to see that this was chicken. It had no texture at all. Almost like eating firm tofu. It had very little flavor. They didn't use dried chilis like the dish typically calls for. They added carrots, which is not traditionally added to this dish. It was so bad, we couldn't eat more then 15% of it. My daughter who's 8 months old could eat the chicken. To me this means the chicken had the texture of baby food and was about as spicy. Tea tree mushrooms in casserole: This was decent. Pretty unique and if I'm ever feeling self-harmish and want to go back to this restaurant, this is likely what I'd order. The service: The restaurant was full. There was only a single waitress to seat people, serve people, take orders, and clean tables. We waited forever. It's not her fault. It's the restaurants fault. The tea: The tea was laughable. I included a photo of our tea. It had like 4 tea leaves in the entire teapot. Even after I let it soak for 30 minutes it tasted too dilute. It tasted like warm tap water with a hint of tea. The photo will explain. The rice: Good rice. Not over cooked. They charged over $4 for a bowl. Overall a terrible experience. Skip this restaurant at all costs.

The signature of this place is their spicy boiled fish which was actually really good and comes with generous portion. We also tried their dry pot mushroom dish, surprised by how good it tasted. I'd definitely recommend these two for now. Will go back to try other dishes soon. Location wise it is located in a basement. Generally quiet in the restaurant. If you are looking for somewhere romantic or scenic, this won't be the place for you. Food: 4.5/5, service:4/5, ambient:2/5