This weekend sees the start of the New Year on the Chinese calendar, and the Year of the Rabbit. Where can you go to celebrate this event? Chinatown, of course! Here are our suggestions for restaurants to discover this weekend, or revisit for fans of Asian cuisine.
1. Beijing Restaurant
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Established in 1989, the beijing restaurant is a Montreal classic. This Chinatown restaurant offers succulent dishes such as spicy savory shrimp, Singapore-style vermicelli, an incredible selection of dumplings and much more. Visit us today for an authentic, unpretentious experience.
Where: 92 rue De La Gauchetière W, Montreal
2. Qing Hua Dumpling Restaurant
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A very friendly dumpling restaurant, Qing Hua Dumplings offers a wide variety of the famous Chinese dish, as well as an option of steamed dumplings. Located in the heart of downtown and just a stone’s throw from Chinatown West (Ste-Catherine from Guy to Atwater), it’s the perfect place for a celebration with family or friends.
Where: 1675 Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Montreal
3. Kanbai Restaurant
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Good, unpretentious restaurant, Kanbai offers a menu of typical Chinese dishes, inspired mainly by the Sichuan and Hunan regions. Open since 2011 in the heart of Chinatown, this is the perfect place to share a meal with a group.
Where: 1110 Clark Street, Montreal
4. Teochew Foodie
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Teochew Foodie offers delicious Chinese specialties, as well as a New Year’s menu you can take home. You can also order online or pick up in our St-Denis store. It offers two pick-up points: Café Bloom in Pointe-St-Charles, and in Brossard. Their delicious products are also available in many stores across Montreal.
Where: 3964A St-Denis Street, Montreal
5. Restaurant Dobe & Andy
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This Chinatown staple offers a low-priced menu that’s rich in flavour. Dobe & Andy is largely inspired by Hong Kong BBQs, so don’t miss their specialty, crispy roast pork. It’s part of the special menu for Chinese New Year (January 19-22), so be sure to book in advance as places are limited!
Where: 1071 Rue Saint-Urbain R-12, Montréal