Cuisine AuntDai

My friend and I went twice within 4 days. I would go back to this restaurant every time I'm in town! The dishes were $5-7 cheaper than other restaurants per dish and authentic and delicious. The guo bao rou (fried pork) is to die for! Usually I don't like northern Chinese food as much but the guo bao rou is something I would always dream about. The coating is crispy on the outside yet has this mochi texture inside. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and sour. 1000/10!! The pork belly with noodles was also delicious! Flavourful and full of meat! The other dishes like ma la xiang guo, green beans, cabbage etc were too salty. The restaurant was cute and the service was nice.

An absolute hidden gem. Authentic Chinese food for a very affordable price. The fried pork (guo bao rou) was so good we went back two days in a row. A crispy coating with maybe some glutenous rice mixed in so it had a mochi texture to it. Highly recommend. We also got the Sichuan spicy pot which had a lot of yummy goodies mixed in. Great dish to get a variety of food (broccoli, tofu, crab sticks, spam, calamari etc). We also got the stir fried green beans, and the stir fried cabbage. Both were super yummy. The braised pork belly with sweet potsto noodles was also great. Lots of meat for the price. So much meat that we actually wish we had more noodles. The cumin beef was yummy but a bit salty. Rice was also really cheap (1.5$ for a bowl). Only comment is that the salt level of the dishes seem to be inconsistent. Some dishes were a bit salty, but some were fine. The service was also great. Super friendly and fast. Would like to return to try other dishes.

This is a very standard Chinese restaurant—nothing exceptional, but very affordable. Most dishes are around $15 each. We went for dinner and ordered four dishes for two people. - Vermicelle salad (东北大拉皮)– Not good. It was too sour and lacked chili oil. When we asked for some, the only option was Sriracha. - Fried Pork (锅包肉) is a MUST – The best dish of the night! The pork was juicy and tender, coated in just the right amount of glutinous rice flour, fried to a crispy perfection. The sweet sauce was well-balanced and not overwhelming. I would definitely order this again. - Sweet and spicy Eggplant (鱼香茄子) – Very bland. The eggplant had no depth of flavor and lacked the signature sweet and spicy taste. - Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs (糖醋排骨) – A bit too much sauce. If you enjoy sweet and sour flavors, you might like it, but for me, it was quite ordinary. 1 star for the fried pork, 1 star for the price, and 1 star for the fast service.

The food was great and the service was friendly! The dishes were bigger than anticipated, so we ended up with too much food, but it was all excellent. Do read the comments in the online menu! They're funny and helpful if you're unfamiliar with the dishes.

The owner is a really hard working and sincere person and makes an effort to meet with customers which is very nice. Overall the food is average at best but the offset is the price is not high either. Some dishes simply tasted off and it was a lot to do with their interpretation of how these dishes should taste and as a result, were not appealing to me as for example, general Tao tasted odd as did other dishes. What was safe was the wonton soup but I have to state that though this was light years away in quality and taste to La Perl or other amazing places this does fit a niche market. For those not looking for high or upper end food, plating, service, interior decor you are in the right place. And if you don’t what to pay a high price - you’re also in the right place. But in my opinion there are just so many other restaurant competing in this type of cuisine in and around Montreal, there are better places to spend your time and money. It’s not a place I would go again or bring a date or family. But perhaps this is just me, perhaps my standards are too high? For me it’s based on hundreds of experiences in eating this cuisine in places around the globe and locally. So it’s up to you, try it and you may like it and the price, but if you’re looking for something on an experience, a nice clean and modern atmosphere, and food that’s made really well and recognizable - you may think elsewhere.

Really good! Nice portions, they do a v good job explaining what the dishes are before ordering, recommendations, likeability, etc.

One of the best Chinese meal we’ve had in Montreal! Food is super fresh and flavourful. Friendly staff as well, great place - highly recommend

The food is amazing here! Very authentic, tasty Chinese food with great portions. I’ve been twice and both times have been consistent, no matter what you order. The beef and broccoli has a light savoury flavour, and is not greasy at all with lots of crunchy fresh broccoli. The stir fried pork intestines come with onions, spicy green pepper, onions and carrots, and has a great spicy seasonings with numby peppercorns. The intestines are cooked and cleaned very well, no stinky flavours at all. The braised pork belly is always tender and flavourful, and the sweet potato noodles soak up the sauce very nicely. Each bowl of rice is only $1.50! All in all, very tasty and generous portions at affordable prices. Each dish ranges from $10-20 (even the seafood). Highly recommended, great for sharing dishes and family friendly environment.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Cuisine Aunt Dai exceeded our expectations in every way. The food was incredibly fresh and bursting with flavors. The quaint ambiance of the restaurant added a delightful touch to the dining experience. The server's friendliness made us feel right at home, enhancing our enjoyment. The standout, however, was the General Tao's Chicken and Singapore Noodles - both dishes were excellent, delivering exceptional taste and quality for the price. Our visit to Cuisine Aunt Dai was truly a remarkable culinary journey.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

I've only been living in Montreal for just over two months now. Me, my wife and infant daughter moved here at the end of the summer. Since then I've been exploring bars and restaurants (dine in, delivery and take out) and I have learned that the Montreal food scene is strong. That said, coming from Manhattan, you don't quite feel at home in a place until you've found a spot to get consistently good Chinese cuisine via delivery. I can say with confidence that after our 5th delivery that we have found that in Cuisine AuntDai! The orders have all arrived on time, hot and with a high level of quality. My typical order has been the Salt and Pepper Fish (which I love) the Dry Fried Green Beans, General T Chicken and the Beef Cumin (I tried the Broccoli and Beef and didn't love it) And every single time I've generally really enjoyed the food. So much so that I find I get excited when I realize enough time has passed for me to order again free of complaints from my wife. I have never never eaten there in person, but if the delivery is any indication of its offering, has to be worth a try!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

I've had AuntDai twice and was disappointed both times. The spicy diced chicken is a staple at Szechuan restaurants but I really feel AuntDai does it totally wrong. It's incredibly dry and overfried so the chicken has no flavor at all. The peppers are also have no flavor either. I had this dish a week ago in NyC and a random Szechuan restaurant and it was completely different and way better. On their website they say how important the moisture is and cooking this dish properly, but it seems to me they get it completely wrong. I also got the green beans which were very mediocre. On the upside, I do like the sweet and sour eggplant but I don't view this as enough to salvage the meal.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Just had the general tao portion delivered to me. Though bit pricy, it is probably one of the best general tao I ever had, it is very good.

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!

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.

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!

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.

We loved AuntDai when it was in Cotes Des Neiges and was ecstatic when it opened in down town area . We however were worried that maybe the food would not be as good. We were so pleasantly surprised when we found the food is even better. This is in my opinion the best Chinese food in Montreal and serves some of the best Shrimp dishes of any Asian restaurant.Dry wok shrimp and their spicy shrimp are phenomenal . We also like their eggplant , the spicy diced chicken, kung pao chicken, beef with hot pepper and their Cantonese noodles that unlike some other Chinese restaurants are not soaked in too much sauce. I think AuntDai has now officially completed the down town foodie leg of Asian food . You want Japanese go to Kazu You want Korean go to Ganadara For Chinese ;O Yea... AuntDai it is.

"Hot pepper with beef" indeed. Although I like hot spicy food, this dish was a little bit too much. Maybe it is ok to share but this dish for one person is a little bit too hot. Plus felt to greasy and fatty for my taste. The waitress did warned me it was hot, I just thought I could handle it hehehe. This restaurant has good reviews, I might have made a poor choice for my taste by selecting this dish, so I will give it a try another day with another option. The menu looks appealing so I'm not throwing their review under a bus :). 4 stars for now.

After checking the reviews on Yelp, we decided to give the place a try. We came earlier so the restaurant wasn't super full. The service was nice and friendly. We went with this spicy beef soup. Talk about spicy!!! If you like spicy, you must try it. We paired it with string beans that were so yummy! I would come back again and try some other dishes.

My favorite Chinese restaurant in Montreal, truly the best mapo tofu you can get here. They recently changed location and moved closer to Guy Concordia, which is not my favorite area to go out, but for this restaurant I'm willing to take buses and metros if I have to. Their pork belly with sweet potato noodles is my favorite dish, the mixture of spices and flavors makes this is almost a work of art. And no, I'm not exaggerating here, it's an amazing place to eat out if you're looking for authentic Chinese flavors. Hands down, it should be on the list of top Chinese restaurants in Montreal.

ATMOSPHERE: It's a nice restaurant with very big tables since it could be used for hotpot (which I personally really like especially for Chinese restaurants). The decor is kind of rustic but homey which is nice as well. FOOD: The food is pretty good! The quality is great as well, especially for a Chinese restaurant. Although some dishes were a bit too salty, the taste was still up there. I got their grilled squid (ok), pad thai (disappointing), broccoli and beef (good), tripe (good) and tofu and seafood pot (good). PRICE: Prices are a tad bit expensive in my opinion, especially seeing how it is in a student-friendly area. But I guess for the quality, it's acceptable. SERVICE: The service was better than most Chinese restaurants. The waitress was friendly and the owners of the restaurants were very welcoming as well.

I didn't expect much but the food turned out to be very delicious! Servers were friendly and got us everything we needed in a timely manner. Ordered an eggplant dish and mapo tofu.

First off... Ditto for the decor. They could make the place a little more welcoming. On to the food, it was great. Same quality of food as the one in Côtes-des-neiges. By the way, I met the owner, he remembers me. I spoke to him in Mandarin for the first time as well! We took the braised pork with potato noodles. It is one of the popular dishes in the restaurant and our favourite. We also ordered the eggplants, red and yellow peppers with a tofu kind (or vegetable, sorry! I can't remember the name of the veggie). Near the closing time, we had a chat about the history of China with the owner of the AuntDai restaurants. Overall, if you can ignore the decor, everything is amazingly good. The owner really makes this place as authentic as possible. Apparently, 6 of the dishes are from North of China. You don't need to go to China to have a taste of authentic cuisine. Get them right there!

Amazing food and very good service!!!! The location is good. Brand new decoration with comfortable seat!

I tried this restaurant because it made a reputation for its name for their quality food, also because of the shocking news of their original site at Cote des neiges burned down to ashes. When I finally get to try this place out, I was actually super disappointed because the food was way too oily! We took stirred fried cabbage and sizzling wok of lamb, but I was hesitant to take a bite when I saw that the dishes are excessively oily, and the seasoning was also quite heavy too. I would not recommend this restaurant, especially for people who want to eat healthily.

really delicious food and friendly staff. tried imperial rolls, seaweed salad, hot and sour soup, general tso chicken, satay souce beef and pad thai noodles. all were really good, cannot pick a favorite.

Much better than I thought! I like fried ice cream! DongBei food here is very good It's really Delicious!

I am going to be very bold here. This is the best Chinese restaurant I've ever been to. The best part are the comments that the owner makes on the website's menu. She is very straight to the point, telling you EXACTLY which menu items she does and does not like (often opting out of the westernized dishes.) It kills me, I find it hilarious, but I have also used her advice and it has paid off for me. My favourite dish is the spicy fish filets. I prefer the ones not served in the soupy sauce, but the drier ones. I always order it with rice. Next up is the sweet and spicy tofu (now that I'm vegan I can pretty much only have this without the egg), dry wok chicken, vermicelli salad, and the TWICE COOKED PORK OH MY GOD you have to give this a try at least once. I might cheat on my veganism here and there, and it will likely be to try something new on this menu or get the fish. Anyway, 10/10 love this restaurant. Very kind and accommodating staff.

Went here for my birthday on the 1st of sept. My husband and I ordered a plate of vegetable dunplings, squid sizzler, beef sesame and mixed vegetable with cantonese noodles. The taste still lingers in my mouth. All the dishes were delicious. The servers were polite and helpful. The portions were so much that we had to pack half the food. The place is well lit and family friendly. I love their bookshelf, really accentuates the rest of the decor. Definitely going there again.