Working in Montreal for the week and it's dinner time! I did my usual Yelp'ing and landed on Pamika…read moreThai! Here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the street in downtown is this gem. It's got a small footprint on the outside, but inside is a different story! It's so beautiful and intimate in here. The floors and the ceilings are darker colors giving a more intimate vibe. The decor is AMAZING and transports you to an entirely different country. The vibes were very intimate, romantic and definitely a place you want to be. Service: Glenn was my bartender as I sat at the bar and he was awesome. He was funny, witty and made sure I had the best time possible. I also would like to shout out Benjamin as well. He's the director of the restaurant and also made sure I had a good time. Food/Drinks: I started off with the Le Vieux Cajou, which is Buffalo Trace whiskey infused with cashews, spicy coriander syrup then a few dashes of both Angostura and chocolate bitter. This drink sounds so out there, but it was so smooth, oaky, a bit nutty, mildly sweet, very tasty, robust, woody. I really liked it. I saw so many things on the menu that I wanted to try that I couldn't make up my mind so I opted for the tasting menu! Here's how it went! Out first was the Fried papaya salad which consists of deep-fried green papaya and carrots, fried shrimp, fresh chilies, tomatoes, long beans and peanuts. This was very tasty with that good spicy sauce on top. I loved the sweetness with the salt and the heaviness of the fried batter. Absolutely delicious. Never had anything like it before. My only complaint is that the shrimp didn't pull all the way out of their shells like I'm used to. Lol. Next up was the Khao Soi which is a dish comprised of egg noodles, chicken drumsticks, a quail egg, pickled choy, limes, coriander, red onions and khao soy sauce. This dish was a bit spicy, with flavors just all over the place in a great way. LOVED the rich curry flavor, super aromatic. Lastly was the Set Tum Thai which is That BBQ pork shoulder served with sticky rice and a papaya salad. It was SUPER flavorful pork and an amazing spicy sauce. Rice was nice and sticky to calm the flavors down. Well-balanced. Value: It's more upscale and "modern" Thai cusine so you have to pay for it. Lol. All prices are in $CAD. My first drink was $14.00. The tasting menu was $85.00. Absolutely worth it. In conclusion, I loved this place, what it represented and how everything was executed. I highly encourage you to check this place out! Thank you for reading.

Unfortunantly it didnt quite scratch the itch we were hoping for but also wasnt too bad overall…read more In general I think they need two more servers to keep up with demand. The servers seemed busy but it took a while for every step of the way so I think they could use a bit more help. The other thing that was a bit unfortunant was the amount of fruit flies that were around. One or two isnt an issue but we were having to swipe away one pretty consistantly. That being said, the food itself was pretty decent overall. Ill go over the so-so stuff first. We were trying to get the vegiterian papaya salad but apparently there is fish sauce in it that cant be removed so I am not sure why they label it as vegiterian optional. (Thats a bit of a pet peeve of mine since people probably dont even ask if it is labeled as vegiterian). The phad thai was decent with strechy noodles and fried tofu which is something we look for but the peanuts were all clumpped together as if they had been stored for a while. Not nessasarily a bad thing but califlour was also one of the vegtables which is an interesting choice. On the good end, the bak egg roles were crisp and had good flavores especially when adding the sauce. They gave us the chicken one on accident at first but figured out their mistake before we had any. The drink was also very refreshing. The egg wash was smooth and sweet which complimented the tart and fruity drink. The atmosphere itself was interesting. The long marbel X shaped table that centered the room was something I hadnt seen anywhere else. It seemed a bit akward at first but the lights and bar made it work more. The lamps seemed like a nice touch that added depth and a warm lighting to the room. I always like when lights are hung together at a different hights to give that depth. Overall probably not one I would go back to.

I loved the atmosphere at DonDon Ya. Yes, it's Asian Fusion cuisine, but the surroundings were…read moregiving me LoFi Indie vibes. Manic Pixie Dream Girls and Soft Bois will dig the dreamy feel. Think lots of simple wood furnishings and Indie Tunes mellowing you out. To be honest, I've had better iterations of these dishes elsewhere, but I still think the food was good, but it was the cozy atmosphere that took it over the edge. It's not for everyone- and that's part of what makes DonDonYa unique. I had the Peach Yogurt drink which was a lovely accompaniment to my meal of cold noodles with peanut sauce and the Okonomoyaki. The Okonomiyaki was a bit overcooked, but still good. The noodles were nice too, but lacking the depth of flavor I've had in other renditions of this dish. Overall, the food here is good- more like 3 star territory, but I was really enamored with how cool the place was, so I'd say 4 stars is where I feel DonDonYa lands.

Craving some quick Asian food, we stumbled into DonDonYa where we were met with delicious…read morecomforting meals. A hole in the wall spot that delivers with big comforting flavors! The tonkotsu and torikatsu hit the spot - the okonomikyaki could have been crispier. Regardless, I would still recommend DonDonYa if you are craving some japanese food in the area.

6/2/25 went for what we thought would be to a Chinese dim sum joint…read more It's a hipster bar and dim sum joint. A millennial crowd was there today; busy for a Monday evening. Rather dark inside. Booths by the windows and bar seating. There's loud salsa and bachata in the background. Huh?! Most of the dim sum are garnished with micro greens, edible flowers and an unusual sauce. Not to hide poor workmanship, but to enhance the food. The sui mai and har gow are bursting at seams with well seasoned meat. Bigger than the ones I've had in Manhattan's Chinatown. Their chicken wings are larger than expected and delicious. The drinks are well balanced, but watch out; you may lose yours after a few. Service is attentive without being invasive.

This is a Chinese restaurant, we went in and found our table. We ordered our drinks, I ordered a…read moredirty martini. It was one of the best I ever had. It started getting crowded. And since was our first night in Montreal and being in a joyful mood, that had some items on the menu that we liked, shumai and har-gow. The size were quite big. And they were quite good. I had a nice time

It's my second time. I was there when it opened first. A huge improvement noted from first in terms…read moreof service. The place is beautiful. Good ambiance. Food and drinks were excellent in presentation and in taste.

The restaurant's lightning is dimmed, not easy to read the menu. :P Seems like most of the dishes…read moreon the menu are spicy. Cauliflower bites: cauliflower, honey garlic sauce. Sweet and spicy. Delicious! Vegan momos: choice of steamed or fried. Served with tomato chutney. These are milder than the Vegan chili momo. The food is good. I just don't like the path from Place-Saint-Henri station to the restaurant. Not likely to return.

The menu looks impressive, seafood galore, a little bit of everything and it would appeal to a wide…read morevariety of tastes... We ordered the salmon tartare, the octopus and the lobster spaghetti. For the sides it was the french fries, mushrooms, grilled beets, cheddar mashed potatoes. The salmon tartare was fresh, the shrimp chips instead of dry bread is a nice touch. I liked it though it could use more seasoning. The octopus was the dish of the night, it was tender, and the roasted potatoes were so delicious. The lobster pasta was a disappointment, a bit too salty, no sauce. The lobster was fresh, though the dish could use some calamari too... It seemed to have one whole shelled lobster but it was way too little for that much pasta. We sat outside in the patio, which was good since inside the music was too loud and would have been difficult to have a conversation. Didn't have room for dessert, must go back :)

This is my second time at this beautifully decorated restaurant. The ambiance is so chill and…read moreawesome. Jennifer, our waitress was an absolute delight who took care of us amazingly. The food, I went with fixed menu priced 49$, so I had grilled octopus salad, almond and bean crusted salmon and mini dessert of cream puff, matcha chocolate truffle and nata. My boyfriend had oysters, and grilled octopus with potatoes. Our dishes were paired with delicious wine of red and white. Every single dish was stunningly presented, evenly flavored, tastes very succulent. We had an excellent experience at Makro. 100% recommended!

We were excited to try their AYCE and came hungry. We ordered different kind of dishes from the…read moremenu, including the papaya salad. They cooked them based on how many people in your group. We quickly disappointed when the papaya salad was just julienne sliced papaya topped with sweet and sour bottled sauce. The rest of the dishes (chicken in satay sauce, fish in brown sauce, beef) tasted the all the same and the meat didn't taste fresh. The calamari was hard and I felt like chewing rubber. The only dish we like is their soup. In terms of service, the server just placed the dishes on the table without telling us which one which. They didn't say anything when we said thank you. I don't like giving a bad review but I feel they need to improve. If you're looking for an authentic Thai food, I'm afraid this is not the place.

An all you can eat Thai buffet where the price is right. Food is fresh and tasty. The ambiance is…read morenice, calm and the service is always great. I've been to that place five times and plan to go many more times.

We ate here, very clean and modern inside. Very busy. Family style menu. Very good, General Tso's…read moreChicken was the best we've ever had. I know it's basic but definitely not off the Sysco truck.

I was looking for dim sum. My yelp search listed this place as a good option. Without going…read morethrough the menu at great extent I tried it out. It's more of a Chinese food restaurant with a frequent client turn-over, but only about four din sum items on the menu. 'Dumplings' appear to be more popular than dim sum in the Ville-Marie area of Montreal. Friendly and attentive staff.

This was the first place we ate at as we rolled into town, and it didn't disappoint. When you walk…read morein, you're greeted by the wonderful smells of charcoal grilled meat. The atmosphere is upbeat, casual, and modern. The papaya salad had great texture and balance, highly recommend. Our server Kevin was very friendly and attentive, and gave us advice on some local spots. We found the stuffed wings to be very flavorful, although we thought the sausage inside could have been juicier (it was just a tad dry). But overall, great place to get a bite! Oh, and the cocktail & their house lager was delicious!

I was attracted to Street Monkey because it was Cambodian food which is rare to find but familiar…read morein that it was Southeast Asian. We started with cocktails. I had a Lucy Liu which was delicious and had a little kick to it. The Thai basil was great counterpoint. The service was helpful and prompt and the gentleman knew the menu well. We started with the pork belly and shrimp chip combo that was in a slight sauce of red curry. The spices and flavor were delicious. We also ordered the pickled vegetables which was refreshing contrast to the meat. We also ordered stuffed chicken wings and green papaya salad. We ended with the desert of mango with sticky rice. The mango was perfectly ripe and sweet and tart enough to contrast with the coconut milk sweetened sticky rice. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the cooks work in the kitchen. The space and ambiance were lovely.