This place checks all the boxes for me. I'm taking away a star because I think the food here, though good, is not worth the price. The vibe of this place appears as though it's a coffee shop where people come to study and do work (which it apparently used to be because now there are signs saying that all seats require a purchase... so maybe college kids were taking advantage?) Anyway, I ordered scallion pancakes and a chicken katsu dinner. The scallion pancakes were flavorful, but came drizzled with a sauce that was good, but unnecessary. I like my scallion pancakes crispy and sauce less, and unfortunately these ones came out kind of soggy and sauced up. Me entree was a pleasant surprise. It came with white rice, a small salad with a really good dressing, grilled veggies, and an small fried egg roll drizzled with that same sauce from the pancakes. The chicken was fried well, and the rice had a nice hint of something that made it real good. While the food was good, it was quite pricey and I'm sure they could bump down the price by 1-2 to make it more worth my money again... The boba here though: 5/5 stars! I'm a boba snob and texture really wins me over; the boba here is cooked perfectly, and just the right amount of sweetness. The tea itself is modifiable as well, with how much sugar, and how much ice you want. I opted for 50% sugar and 70% ice. read more

Nos Thés - Katsu chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I have been to this tea shop twice in the past week to sample some of their bubble teas. Nos Thes functions like a regular restaurant with a sit down area and table service with menus, however you can also buy hot or cold beverages to go. The choices are extensive. If you are a tea enthusiast, you will be well served. Featuring many exotic variations, this tea house is ideal if you are looking for an "authentic" asian tea experience. The bubble teas that I have tried here are made to your specifications and have a true tea taste, unlike some of the powdered or syrupy concoctions other chains brew. There is definiately a herbal/floral taste to the beverages, which was a little off putting at first since I was expecting something sweeter. Most other places I go to are overly sweet so when asking for 30% sugar, the bubble tea was almost bitter. I would stick to regular sugar if you like things on the sweeter side. As for the tapioca pearls, I found them a little stingy with the amount, pricing seems to be at par with other tea chains too but the flavor and consistency was right. In all it's good if you want real tea flavor, makes me feel like the drink is "healthier" than your big chains but it's not my favorite. Seems like a very popular spot for students and can get pretty crowded. I like that they give you a buzzer and you can wait in a seating area while they prepare your order. read more

I was missing Taiwanese food since my last trip to Taiwan. I had targeted this restaurant for weeks and finally had the chance to try it. We ordered Taiwanese sausages with rice, some noodles bowl and the beef roll. Also some fresh taro bubble tea. The menu offers many food and drink options (mostly around tea), so basically I need to go here more often to give everything a try. I didn't see any alcohol, though. Taiwan beer would be a big plus. The food is well presented and most importantly tasty. Also the staff was really kind to recommend some dishes. Must go. read more

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Stopped by for a bubble tea recently. Got a small lychee milk tea with mixed tapioca (small and big pearls) for $5.30. I liked it. I've never had the option of small tapioca pearls before. I've had sago pearls, which are small, but these were like the regular tapioca pearls but smaller. It was cool and different for me. I really liked the tapioca at this place. They were chewy, and not too hard nor too soft. The pearls were also sweetened, which I liked. The drink had a strong tea flavour and a strong lychee flavour which I also liked. I got 30% of the regular amount of sugar they normally put in and it was perfect for me. I don't like my drinks too sweet. I got takeout and the staff serving me was nice and I didn't have to wait long for my drink. The place looks modern and clean. I would go back. read more

Nos Thés - Small lychee milk tea with mixed (small and large) tapioca $5.30. - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I needed to check out Nos Thés as the ICU nurses from the floor always order take away from here regularly. I find it intriguing as I never knew you could order a bubble tea specific to type of milk, percentage of ice and sugar content-like a regular coffee! We came here around 10 pm and it was packed for a Friday night. The server was friendly. I ordered a regular sized chai latté bubble tea with milk, 30% sugar, half ice, and tapioca balls= perfection. If you get the largest size it was a difference of around 1.75$ - I don't like wasting good so I stuck to my regular size that was plenty. I guess I'm not a true bubble tea fanatic because I still prefer my fruity Cocobun powdered bubble tea at 3.50$! read more

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I went here before mostly for a place to sit and talk to my friends and various choices of teas never failed me. This time I went here a lunch. It was also great. I had a chicken popcorn rice lunch combo which came with salad and soup. The portion is huge and I barely finished it. The chicken popcorn is crispy outside and juicy inside. I also recommend their chicken rib. It's flavourful too. For the drinks I always like the winter melon tea and rose milk tea. Love this place. So much happy chatting memories here. read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese street food fried chicken "ribs" yummy. My favourite. - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Nos Thes is a place that serves up authentic Taiwanese cuisines and reminded me of the Sugar Marmalade chain I'm used to back in Toronto. I noticed this place while walking along the strip of Asian stores in downtown Montreal and I remembered by friend telling me about this place when she visited Montreal. Here's my rundown: Food - I'm a big fan of lavender infused tea so I got the Lavender Oolong Creamy Milk Tea. I could taste the lavender infused into the tea which was really good. I loved how I could also customize the sugar levels of the drink. Overall, the milk tea was decent, but the downfall was the tapioca pearls. They were a little stale and didn't taste as appetizing as the tapioca pearls that I'm used to. The tapioca pearls were definitely a miss here. Atmosphere - This place is excellent for social gatherings and there's two levels for dining so you wouldn't have to worry about not finding a place to sit. You have the option of dining in or taking out and the place as a nice aesthetic to it that's relaxing; however, it can get a little noisy here since so much is going on in the store. Service - Service here is alright! Can't really judge it too much since I didn't dine in and got my bubble tea to go! The employee was nice and respectful and when you order your drinks, you get this square pad that buzzes when your order is ready. I thought that this was good to ensure efficiency in the orders and kept everything organized. Price - I paid $4.35 for the medium and added on the tapioca pearls for an extra 50 cents. I thought the price was standard, but the tapioca pearls were definitely not worth getting. Verdict - Overall, the bubble tea was ok but the tapioca pearls really made the drink not as good. This place is really nice for social gatherings and I'd imagine it being great for studying during the mid-afternoon when it's quieter. If you're REALLY craving bubble tea then this is a good option for it but I wouldn't go out of your way to try this bubble tea as there are some better options around town. read more

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One of the best bubble tea places in Montreal! Honestly you can really go wrong with any of the drinks. You can give the tea leaves a whiff before you order, and it's amazing how all the flavours are already infused in the tea. Tapioca texture is also on point. In terms of food, they have a pretty big menu of Taiwanese and other fusion foods. It's a bit on the pricy side, but it's expected for a restaurant in downtown Montreal. Their noodles lasted me two meals so I'm not complaining! I wanted to get a dessert as well but it was also too pricy imo. The decor is trendy, but the atmosphere is a bit noisy and crowded. I think they just tried to pack in the tables a bit too much. Service was also efficient and friendly. We asked the server for recommendations and he seemed really knowledgeable. We got the kind of drinks we had in mind. 5 stars for the bubble tea alone :D read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

W o r t h i t ! I ordered Ceylon milk tea and it's good! If you like Gong Cha in the states, Nos Thés taste really similar!!! I'd come back if I'm craving for bobas. read more

Nos Thés - C e y l o n m i l k t e a . - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Just alright. Nothing exceptional. Way better places to go for bubble tea and food around. Super expensive for what you get. Taste is very average. I tried a few of their drinks and food. Never liked any of them. Service is good. read more

The bubble tea here is nothing short of amazing. It is DELICIOUS and pure bliss in the mouth. Every sip was perfection. It's not too watery and not too creamy. Yum! I got the regular milk tea and my sister got the taro milk tea that they make from real taro chunks so it doesn't come out purple! Also got a tonkatsu from here which was absolutely delicious. The only ding I have for them is.. using a jalapeño in the cabbage is quite odd in a Japanese dish so it was quite surprising biting into one. 10/10 for their delicious bubble tea! read more

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This may possibly be the only bubble tea place in the area. I got the wintermelon milk tea with mixed boba, 50% sugar. It was just perfect for me. I typically like to skip the boba but this place nailed it. I love the mixed option because u get the best of both worlds - tiny ones and large ones!! My friends got more herbal / fruity teas with the same sugar options and it def was more bland. I guess that's good for someone who is actually into tea and not the sugar lol. It prob took 15 minutes in line to order and another 15 to get our orders. I would come back if I visit Montreal again! Now if we were to compare this boba place to any other joint in other cities, this place wouldn't come close in comparison at all. read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Stopped by for a quick bite. The beef iron skillet noodles were delicious. I like how they include a small salad with the pot stickers. Service was excellent. read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I refuse to go anywhere else for bubble tea. Service is friendly and helpful. Ask if you can't decide which drink on their extensive list you wish to enjoy. Where to start? Taro and mung bean are perennial favourites. They add fresh taro/mung bean in the drink to give it more taste and texture. Both taste great cold (no ice, please) or hot (brings out its sweetness)! If you want something different, there's wintermelon, herbal jelly latte, moroccan mint iced tea, or even yuzu honey tea. You want the strong tea flavours? Do yourself a favour and try the oolong or assam tea. Pearls come in large and small. Unsure? Try a mix of both! Ice/sugar level customizable, options in iced or warm in most of their offerings, soy/almond milk available! Bonus: Hungry? They have a large menu. From deep-fried appetizers, to noodles and curries, to matcha opera cakes. But the real star is their tea quality. Place is modern and well-lit, high ceilings, wooden tables. Perfect for a catch-up date, group outing or solo work. read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Got to the restaurant with husband at 7pm and was taken to a table right away. Food came really fast after ordering, though appetizers came after entree (don't expect this in Asian restaurants). Fresh taro milk tea with mix pearl was exceptional! I could taste the chunk of taros in the drink, unlike the powder taro milk tea I usually get. I ordered less ice and half sweet and it was perfect for my taste. The yam fries was also very good! Sweet and salty snack to go with the fried chicken nugget, which wasn't the traditional Taiwanese chicken nugget since the crust was thicker. It's still good though! Beef noodle soup and dried noodle with pork sauce were just as tasty! Good eat! read more

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This place is so good for their...tea. Yup it's called nos thés. They have so many kinds and you can customize it to your taste. During the summer, get the cold ones. During winter, get the hot one. It's always time for tea. What's also nice is that they have tiny bubble, which other places don't. So if you can't decide between the regular bubbles or tiny ones, well get the mix! :D As for the food, everything is so good. I always take the popcorn chicken or the chicken cutlet, but they also have awesome taiwanese noodles. Yeah, don't forget to try this place if you go downtown. read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

AVOID FOOD. Been here a couple times for drinks, but it was only recently that I tried food from their menu (don't do it). Best bubble tea I've had in Montreal, comparable to certain bubble tea places in Toronto, but not as fantastic as the ones I've been forced (by my friends) to have in Taiwan (not a fan of milk and tapioca). They use real frozen fruits (for many drinks) and good tea instead of diluted tea and flavoured powder. I guess that's an explanation for the time takes to make a drink. Food: Average-priced, inauthentic, and dare I say, revolting. We tried 3 different items from the menu, and they all tasted terrible (2/5). It seems like the chefs don't know how to use a deep frier: fried food, as illustrated in my photos, were overcooked, dry, and tasteless. The 'zha jiang' noodles, suggested by our waiter, had a skewed taste. The recipe is simple and the ingredients are broadly accessible, so how they manage to screw it up is still a mystery today. Would come back when I feel like getting my hands on a mango iced tea ehehe. read more

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My friends and I just dropped by to have a study session here. Their new location is so much more spacious! Decor looks more simple, and clean which I like a lot more than their old place on St. Matthieu. Crowd is not too bad in the afternoon- around half full. I do know that it gets packed late weekend nights though. I ordered an azuki matcha Latte here and also dark roasted oolong. As always they provide tiny and regular boba - but now they also provide transparent bobas in the mix. Very interesting. I think my favourite remains their oolong milk teas (the flavor is pretty rich). And you can control the amount of sugar you want in your tea. I think their quality of tea has remained consistent over the move. I say this because I was really skeptical at first because my azuki matcha latte was a little blander than usual in comparison to when I had it in their older location. But I realized I had ordered less sugar. My friends tried the rose osmanthus milk tea and jasmine green milk tea. I really liked the jasmine green tea. Very rich. I was neutral with the rose tea because my friend ordered no sugar. I kind of like a bit of sugar in my teas . Of course there was a bit of a wait time because they are brewing tea bag by tea bag. But I suppose that our order came in faster than usual because the place isn't packed. Service here is usually quite good. Waitress are very attentive - and don't rush you like other places I've been to in other bubble tea cafes. Be warned, if you are here to surf the web - internet here is very unstable. My only concern has always been the wait time. When it gets busy, I still have to wait around 10-15minutes. It's a drag if you are rushing. read more

Good food and really great tea. The only reason it's a four is because there is a "everyone buy something" policy. I wasn't thirsty or hungry but if I wanted to stay with my friend I had to order something. The place is really nice and the service is fast and friendly. read more

This tea house is great for millennials who are NOT on a diet, tea enthusiasts and oriental people looking for something "different"! The upside is that the place is incredulously efficient to the point of where, what and when did that just happen. Orders are taken by young oriental ladies clad in white T-shirts and black trousers and sent to the kitchen via I-pad. Thereby producing almost instantaneous meals, and you are left questioning; "When and how did that get cooked so rapidly?". We had the Spring Rolls, to be avoided as they are nuked and the size of a smaller adult's ring finger, and what was supposed to be Fish Tempura. The latter dish was far from what one usually refers to as fish, rather it was a rubbery substance somewhat marinated in who knows what and so lightly sautéed that it was not even warm. On the other hand, my daughter raved about the tea, and the dishes containing rice or noodles looked quite good! Avoid this place unless you are in the market for lots of carbs coupled with minimal protein. read more

Nos Thés - Fish Tempura - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Fantastic boba in every form. Recently I had returned back from a trip to Taiwan and wanted to experience a different bubble tea shop other than my usual (Chatime just down the block). So Nos Thes has been on my bookmarked list for quite some time. The place was live and busy with students relaxing and looking like having a great evening of conversation, snacks and bubble tea. The tea here was fresh and so many different options. So I ordered two to go. One was a roasted milk tea, the second was passion fruit green tea. Both were ordered with less sugar and they were delish, fresh and exceeding my stringent boba expectations. If high quality bubble tea is to your needs this place is the real deal. It is prime location near Concordia I'm sure we'll though of to entice all the Asian students who love boba for a quick refreshment. read more

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While I've had better bubble tea, this won't disappoint, and hasn't yet for the past three years! Never had a problem with lines but waits for your drinks can get long during peak take out hours. Every time I'm here, I'd usually order a bubble tea, and I've always enjoyed how their drinks taste the best and consistent among a few bbt joints in town. My reason for a 3-start rating is because of their food and service the last time I came. Usually, the food is average but I was rather let down when I ordered the Taiwanese famous street food: Beef roll (牛肉捲餅). Normally, the braised beef, green onions/leek paired with a sweet sauce is rolled in a savoury pancake but I'm not sure how they managed to make it look so mediocre. To quote my friend, it looked "disgusting." The pancake looked soggy and moist and the roll wasn't even cut properly so it didn't even plate nicely. It lacked green onion and was primarily beef (which is fine) but the green onion gives it a nice kick which was missing. To add on to that, my bowl of noodles came almost 10mins after my friends dish, leaving him to politely wait as his food turned cold. Will try their food again and update my review as I've had higher hopes. read more

Nos Thés -Montreal. Good bubble tea! I tried the honey one. The lady at the counter was nice. read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Love the bubble tea here! It is super delicious and I love the big mugs they serve then in if you stay there. I came for the tiny bubbles but they are out for the next month or so they said. I'll come back again for sure! read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I just discovered this place this week when a friend invited me to go out for lunch to lament about the passing of Prince. I had already eaten, so I wasn't that hungry but I did get some snacks, and I did get possibly the best jasmine green tea I'd ever gotten at a restaurant. It was steeped to perfection (and you know how easy it is to over-steep green tea), and it was THE perfect temperature for drinking. At first, I was thinking that they were taking a whiiiiiiile to bring my tea to the table, but now I understand why! They simply wanted to bring me the perfect cup, ready to sip right away. Nos Thés has a *massive* selection of teas - their speciality is cold bubble teas of every possible mixture, but they will do any tea choice hot as well. I can imagine that mid-summer, this place is totally hopping. The meal choices are also plenty. I had a little plate of spring rolls, which were average. My friend had a curry dish which was soooooo much food (mainly a whole lot of rice), but she really enjoyed it, and she's come numerous times to this place, so obviously something good is happening! I really enjoyed the whole high-ceilinged, open, airy atmosphere of the interior. It's a breathable space, which I appreciate. Our servers were friendly and in control, which speaks of competence at what they do. I think I'll be back again when I'm slightly more famished, so that I can get a better sense of the quality of the food. Also, maybe I'll taste more of what I'm consuming when I'm not choking on the loss of a pop culture icon who marked my entry into adulthood! It's amazing how these places of public food consumption become landmarks for big moments in our lives. read more

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Nos Thes has pretty good bubble tea. I like the fact you can sit down restaurant style have have a waiter instead of the fast food counter variety I'm used to. I enjoyed the small bubble tea I had, price tag was good. Tapioca texture was perfect. I also got some matcha cheesecake and it was quite average. Definitely would be back for some more tea but as a take-out option. read more

Nos Thés - Matcha cheesecake - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I absolutely love Nos Thes. I get a different tea almost every time I go there and have never been disappointed. I usually get one of the milk teas, with bubbles of course. I really like the Lavender Assam tea, it has the perfect combination of flavours for me. The taro bubble tea is good too, but less unique as you can get that almost anywhere else. Nos Thes really specializes in quality loose-leaf milk teas. Don't discount the food either, it is authentic Taiwanese. Beware - the portions for some of the dishes are huge! I ordered the mushroom and vegetable soup and needed help to finish it! They're open quite late as well, so there really is no excuse not to go! read more

Nos Thés - View from the upper floor. - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great place to get bubble tea drink and Taiwanese food. The different between this place and other for the drink, they don't use powder for the flavor fruit like taro, mango your even passion fruit infused tea. Just awesome. The noodles are great, there are a few dishes that I wish they do well, like the popcorn chicken, too mushy and oily. Will try the rest of their items from the menu and updated you guys later. If you want to get good powder infused tea, the other place would be just fine. But if you want real stuff, come and check out this place read more

Delicious and cheap Taiwanese cousine, tea and bubble tea. I would recommend the sea food fried rice. The whole environment is clean, comfortable and nice. If u wanna try traditional Taiwanese food, I would recommend nos Thés. read more

1. Flavors are pretty spot on I had the minced pork with rice and fried chicken Star anise flavor a bit too strong in the chicken Minced pork has healthy modification vs it's traditional version while retaining the same delicious taste 2. Wait staff seems a little undermanned read more

Nos Thés - Fried chicken and minced pork /w rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

First night here after a long train ride - Oolong tea honey cremeux (80% sugar and less ice) hit the spot. It was soo good - I could really taste the tea and the honey; wish I got the larger size. Friendly and fast service. FYI - they seem to have a rule about having a seat at the tables - either minimum purchase or one order per person. We didn't stay, so we didn't have to follow this rule. read more

Came here on an evening where the restaurant was my second choice ..very unexpected.. Anyway , they have moved to this location a couple weeks ago , the restaurant used to be small that it was such a surprise to come down here in such a big space . Restaurant seems to be doing good thou , 3/4 packed , lots of people arriving or taking drinks for to go. Regardless , I came here with a date for food as we were starving. Thereby , we didn't take any drinks --from my experience drink wise --it's not as bad as one would think. This review will focus on the food. We grabbed a Tonkatsu plate , a braise beef noodle soup and some sweet potatoes French fries. Let's start with the Tonkatsu, rice had soya sauce added, but a bit too much . I think that was the problem, too much of everything concerning the seasonings. For example , my chicken had too much of sauce --it made the entire plate way too sweet. Even the most decent part of the plate the salad --had too much sweet sauce . Overall , the plate wasn't as great as I had expected. Although , it is sort of my fault as I took a Japanese plate inside a Taiwanese plate , maybe the food of their cuisine is better --who knows maybe another yelper could tell me about it. The braise beef soup was average. Noodles are not homemade , and thereby , they come fresh from the frozen fridge. Beef was fresh and soft --not a bad quality of beef for the plate. I think it tasted just fine. Although, the soup of the plate was not too good , clearly there was a lack of flavour --as well as it didn't taste as spicy as it did . Think there was too much MSG , honestly I feel like that is how is tasted. As for the sweet potatoes fries , they are great and long. They changed their sizings of the potatoes comparatively to their last location. They were seasoned appropriately although , I think there was a bit too much salt. The salad that comes with it could be refreshing for some, it's the same as in my Tonkatsu plate, I guess it could help yourself to not feel too bad after finishing all the fries by yourself! Overall , this appetizer was good. So conclusion, restaurant is mediocre in terms of food , I guess it could be worth it if one wants to eat small things like appetizers and grab a drinks. However , I beg to differ in the scenario that one wants to try their meals as from my experience today , it really wasn't worth it. read more

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Not sure if it was because of the dish I ordered but personally didn't like it. Ordered the Vasir Noodles and was really looking forward to it but it tasted pretty average. Ordered the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken to share and it was bland. Tasted a little sweet actually, felt like it could've used more salt. My friend ordered the Fresh Taro Creamy Milk Tea and he said there were bits (like sediments) at the bottom... He's a huge fan of Taro milk teas so this put him off. Overall disappointing, though the service makes up for it because they offer to help you split your bill if you're in a large group, which was really convenient. read more

Nos Thés - Taiwanese Near Me - Montreal, Quebec