JIAO DIM SUM BAR
Dim sum restaurant · Vieux Montréal ·
Fancy dumplings, cognac infusions, DJ, and vibrant hip-hop
Fancy dumplings, cognac infusions, DJ, and vibrant hip-hop
"If a public cry is not self-indulgent enough, pull the ultimate treat-yourself move and order Jiao’s $100 dumpling infused with cognac." - Megan Jones
"A new dim sum bar on the cusp of opening in Old Montreal will pair a 50-seat space for drinks and small plates with a weekend late-night takeout window; I read that owner Tongue Bui (École Privée; also hosts nights at other venues) and Olivier Berkhani (Phoenix 1, Queen B, Le King Bao) want to fill a gap in the neighborhood for a spot to pre-drink, have a quick meal, and socialize. Jiao’s menu centers on jiaozi-style dumplings — including a showy Rémy Martin Louis XIII–infused dumpling priced at $100 — alongside more accessible items like har gow with shrimp and Alaskan king crab, shumai, an open-faced dumpling with pork, scallop, and shrimp, a flowery wonton soup, and a General Jiao chicken (a take on General Tao) pictured laden with red chiles. As a resto-bar expect a cocktail focus (menu TBD) and mostly Chinese-import beers; the shiny metallic space is built around a lengthy U-bar softened by paper lanterns and a cartoon mural. STATUS — Jiao opens Wednesday, August 1 at 399 Notre-Dame W, from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., seven days a week, with lunch to come at a later date." - Tim Forster
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