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All of the places I have visited in Montreal from Best to Worst. We visit Montreal every year in May and I usually update then.

 1. Dragon's Beard Candy

52, Rue De La Gauchetiere Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1C1
Canada
(514) 529-4601
5.0 star rating
  5/29/2010

I absolutely adore this little candy window shop.  Life would be great if there were more street hawker type open front shops like this in the world.  Where you can walk around and sample the best that all the vendors have to offer as small eats.  

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 2. Qing Hua

1676 Ave Lincoln
Montréal, QC H3H 2T5
Canada
(438) 288-5366

Category: Chinese

5.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

I took an extra long walk down St. Catherine to find this small street level shop.  It almost seems out of place mixed in a quiet area with almost all Middle Eastern restaurants and bakeries.  There is only one waitress barely caring for all of the…More »

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 3. La Bulle Au Carré

3482, Rue Saint-denis
Montréal, QC H2L 4S9
Canada
(514) 848-0316

Categories: Creperies, Cafes

5.0 star rating
  7/12/2011 First to Review

Creperie Triskell was not open yet and we were famished from walking around the city all morning and needed some brunch quick.  We happened upon this location directly next door to Triskell and were pleasantly surprised.  I adore Square Saint Louis,…More »

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 4. Sumo Ramen

1007, Boul.Saint-Laurent
Montréal, QC H2Z 1J4
Canada
(514) 940-3668

Categories: Japanese, Vietnamese

5.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

Sumo Ramen is some damn fine buttery ramen and izakaya with a convenient location to boot. Seriously, I could have eaten here at least three more times during my one week stay this year in Montreal.  Every morning, I would wake up craving Sumo's…More »

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 5. Yuan Vegetarien

2115 rue Saint-Denis
Montreal, QC H2X 3K8
Canada
(514) 848-0513

Category: Vegetarian

5.0 star rating
  6/13/2010

I am really surprised that there are not more reviews for this great restaurant.  I am not a vegetarian by any means, but my dining partner is, so we had to give this place a try.  The location is half restaurant and half grocery store, specializing…More »

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 6. Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot

50, Rue De la Gauchetière Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1C1
Canada
(514) 393-0888

Category: Mongolian

5.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

As far as hotpot goes, I think that this is the only decent one in Montreal so far.  Located up on the second floor with ample views of the mean streets of Chinatown, a window seat is almost mandatory for the full experience.

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 7. L2 Lounge

71A, rue de la Gauchetiere west
Montreal, QC H2Z 1C2
Canada
(514) 878-0572

Category: Lounges

4.0 star rating
  6/13/2010

This lounge is definitely the place to be any night of the week.  The teas and snacks here are great and the service is fast. You get to see the latest and greatest crazy Asian hairstyles and there are almost 100 different types of teas to choose…More »

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 8. Chuan Xiang Qing

51 Rue de La Gauchetière Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1K1
Canada
(514) 875-5390

Category: Chinese

4.0 star rating
  6/17/2011 First to Review

Slightly hidden by nearby construction, this basement location was a convenient find.  There was only one other Szechuan restaurant noted on Yelp in the entire metro area, and it was far by foot.  

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 9. Restaurant Ruby Rouge

1008 Rue Clark
Montreal, QC H2Z 1J9
Canada
(514) 390-8828

Category: Dim Sum

4.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

Compared to Maison Kam Fung, I was happier dining at Ruby Rouge for the traditional dim sum brunching.  You walk into a small shopping mall, and as soon as you come off of the staircase you will appear in the center of the banquet hall.  This can be…More »

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 10. Rolopan Crepes

3723A Boul St Laurent
Montréal, QC H2X 2V7
Canada
(514) 844-7337

Category: Creperies

4.0 star rating
  5/25/2011 First to Review

This is one of those locations that I have walked past the last two years and never got around to trying.  My main attraction to the storefront is the plastic food out front, which just looks so wonderfully Japanese to me.  There is something about…More »

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 11. Maison Kam Fung

1111 Rue Saint-Urbain
Montreal, QC H2Z 1Y6
Canada
(514) 878-2888

Category: Dim Sum

4.0 star rating
  2/21/2009

I visited Montreal for a music festival and was lucky enough to be staying at the Travelodge on the edge of Chinatown.  The view was beautiful, the late night teahouses were amazing, and the food was stellar.  On our last day, we decided to have some…More »

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 12. Yeh! Yogourt & Café

3804, Boul St-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2W 1X6
Canada
(514) 903-7248
4.0 star rating
  6/13/2010 First to Review

We considered ourselves lucky to find this self-service yogurt place and in such a fun area of town as well.  Within walking distance from our hotel on a warm day, we stumbled upon the open doors and something familiar to what we have at home- sour…More »

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 13. La Maison V I P

1077 Clark Rue
Montreal, QC H2Z 1K3
Canada
(514) 861-1943

Category: Chinese

4.0 star rating
  5/25/2011

Due to an amazing lack of reviews for Montreal's wonderful Chinatown.  I had to just take risks and walk into places unknown, just like the old days before the interwebs...

After walking around Chinatown for a few days, and spying on all of the…More »

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 14. Patisserie La Legende

68, de la Gauchetiere Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1C1
Canada
(514) 866-1628

Categories: Desserts, Bakeries

4.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

The ladies here don't have any time for your lip!  However, they do make a bangin' bubble tea here for a decent price.  My favorite is the Lemon Green Tea, and I ask for less sugar.  I recommend asking for less sugar and you will find that you cab…More »

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 15. Magic Idea Tea Lounge

30 de Gauchetiere Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1B9
Canada
(514) 868-0657
3.0 star rating
  6/13/2010 First to Review

When I first came to Montreal back in 2006, I loved coming to this tea lounge located on the second floor, overlooking one of the most beautiful streets in Montreal.  I savored their Taiwanese beef noodle soup, delicious teas, and view.  However,…More »

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 16. Le Saint Bock

1749 rue Saint-Denis
Montreal, QC H2X 3K4
Canada
(514) 680-8052

Categories: Pubs, Brasseries

3.0 star rating
  5/29/2010

Mostly an expensive beer bar, with a massive selection to choose from.  The prices are high, but the location is convenient, the crowd is nice, and there is a large selection.  I thought that they accepted credit cards, but our waitress told us it…More »

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 17. Hanashima

75 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest coin St-Urbain
Montréal, QC H2Z 1C2
Canada
(514) 396-4746

Categories: Japanese, Fondue

3.0 star rating
  6/12/2010

I have been wanting to try this place for a couple of years now, and I am happy that we did.  This is only my second Shabu Shabu experience, so I do not claim to be any sort of expert.  You can order either a small or a large here.  I recommend a…More »

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 18. Patisserie Harmonie

85, Rue de la Gauchetiere Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1C2
Canada
(514) 875-1328

Category: Bakeries

3.0 star rating
  6/13/2010

I have found that there are not as many pastries to choose from at this shop, than some of the other shops on the block.  But, I do think that the bubble tea here is better than the other bakeries.  My favorite is the Grapefruit Green Tea.  

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 19. Hotel Quartier Latin

1763 Rue Saint-Denis
Montreal, QC H2X 3K4
Canada
(514) 842-8444

Category: Hotels

3.0 star rating
  5/29/2010

We stayed here to attend a festival held at Usine-C.  I was looking for something half way between the venue and Chinatown.  Also, centrally located near the key shopping areas, such as St. Catherine and Plateau.  I fell in love with St. Denis as…More »

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 20. Pâtisserie Callia Restaurant

78, Rue La Gauchetière Ouest
Montréal, QC H2Z 1C1
Canada
(514) 868-9168

Category: Bakeries

3.0 star rating
  6/12/2010

There are so many pastry shops to choose from now on this street.  I was determined to try as many as I could within the short time I was visiting Montreal.  Callia stood out in my mind because they have a larger selection of crispy pastrys with meat…More »

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 21. Restaurant Thanh-Long Pho Vietnamien

103 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
Montreal, QC H2X 1K5
Canada
(514) 848-0521

Category: Vietnamese

3.0 star rating
  6/13/2010 First to Review

After walking around looking for the best Vietnamese food around, I ended up stopping here to eat because to be honest, I liked the wood paneling on the walls.  The décor made Thanh-Long seen more homemade and the staff was hanging out near the…More »

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 22. Sushi Net

215 Rue Sainte-Catherine E
Montréal, QC H2X 1L4
Canada
(514) 842-2223
3.0 star rating
  7/19/2010 First to Review

This place is also known as Pho Net-  which satisfied two cravings.  My friend wanted vegetarian sushi and I wanted some Goi Cuon and Bahn Mi.  From my tourist experience in Montreal, where we were staying, it is very difficult to find a vegetable to…More »

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 23. Jardin De Jade Poon Kai Restaurant

57 Rue De La Gauchetiere E
Montreal, QC H2Z 1C2
Canada
(514) 861-4941

Categories: Chinese, Buffets

3.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

I do not come here for the scarey buffet.  

Instead, I come here for the cheap and always pleasant bakery area.  While all of the streets are dead quiet in the early morning and Poon Kai is the only storefront open.  Grab some freshly baked items and…More »

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 24. Banh Mi Cao Thang

1082, Boul. Saint-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2Z 1J5
Canada
(514) 392-0097
2.0 star rating
  6/23/2011

It is so nice to see Banh Mi shops in Montreal!

I like to consider myself a Banh Mi connoisseur, considering how many of these sandwiches I have consumed over the years.  This is a streamlined counter service set-up where the sandwiches are assembled…More »

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 25. Chow Pastry

16 Rue De La Gauchetiere E
Montreal, QC H2X 1P3
Canada
(514) 904-0650

Category: Bakeries

2.0 star rating
  6/5/2010 First to Review

The exterior of this shop and the restaurant directly to the right are my favorite storefronts in all of Montreal Chinatown.  Right on the NE edge near the archway on a small brick road; this shop appears to be more authentic than the more commercial…More »

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