Teashop Thé aux Perles is described as a standout bubble tea spot in Chinatown Montreal, where drinks are fresh, flavorful, and well balanced with chewy pearls and a wide menu that ranges from brown sugar milk tea and mango green tea to seasonal specialties made with top quality ingredients. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, the owner appears hands on, and the shop offers fast service, reliable delivery, and late hours in a clean, welcoming setting. Reviews note good value and frequent promotions such as buy one get one deals, plus thoughtful touches like fortune cookies, with staff who offer helpful recommendations and customization. Regulars praise the consistent quality across classics and unique creations, and many say Teashop Thé aux Perles is the go to bubble tea spot in the area, open late and ready for orders at any time of day.View restaurant profile
Reviewers describe Fuji Corner as a cozy, family-owned spot in Montreal's Chinatown offering authentic, high end Chinese cuisine with flavorful aromas and high quality ingredients. Diners praise the chef for explaining dishes and making thoughtful recommendations, and the staff are noted as fast, friendly and accommodating in a relaxed setting. The ramen receives frequent praise for its broth and freshness, while the Hong Kong style clay pot and the spicy Szechuan beef are highlighted as standouts. Pork dumplings are among the top mentions, and the hot pot options including a chicken soup hotpot are described as comforting and satisfying. The place is seen as a hidden gem with a welcoming vibe, convincing many to return when in town. Overall the reviews portray Fuji Corner as a dependable, enjoyable destination for comforting, flavorful Chinese favorites with a mix of quick service and warm hospitality.View restaurant profile
Reviews of CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice highlight good tea and friendly staff, with an impression that it is worth a Chinatown detour for solid bubble tea and in some cases the best bubble tea in Canada. Service is noted as excellent, including a correction of a wrong order from another branch that left customers satisfied. Strawberry shakes with real fruit chunks are praised, while the mango shake sometimes has a tea aftertaste. Late night visits describe fresh tapioca pearls and well balanced drinks, with a popular choice of passionfruit green tea with boba and coconut jelly, ordered with less ice and regular sugar. Other points mention wishing for more boba, and grass jelly arriving in large chunks that require breaking. A taro classic bubble tea is seen as nice, and a French language note recommends the milk tea but mentions seating is limited.View restaurant profile
Shuyi Tealicious receives praise for a wide selection and fast, reliable drinks that many consider delicious and refreshing, making it a frequent stop for bubble tea in Chinatown. It is seen as a benchmark for flavors, combinations, and consistency, though experiences vary by order. Negative notes include a taro ball drink with very little boba or toppings despite the photos, and a hot grass jelly drink that tasted medicinal after raisins were added. The mango pomelo sago is well liked, though medium sizes are sometimes unavailable and large cups come with higher pricing. The setup is pickup and leave with no seating or bathrooms, and reviews mention too much ice and the challenge of accessing the lid with a paper straw. Overall, Shuyi Tealicious is a popular quick option whose strengths are variety and speed, even as a few drinks disappoint or misrepresent what is shown in photos.View restaurant profile
Cristal No.41 is widely praised for authentic Vietnamese fare with standout pho and banh mi, generous portions and solid value. Reviewers describe the broth as rich and flavorful, with the pho often highlighted as one of the best and the banh mi as fresh, airy and well loaded with ingredients. The menu also features bun bo hue, spring rolls and vegetarian options, all at affordable prices, and the space is repeatedly described as small, cozy and unpretentious. Service is generally friendly and efficient, though a few experiences mention slower pacing when busy, and one or two notes about inconsistent dish quality. Payment methods have varied in the past with some mentions of cash only, though many recent reviews indicate card payments are accepted. Several guests mention complimentary bubble tea with certain orders and a welcoming team that makes the visit feel like a good value and a hidden gem. All in all, Cristal No.41 comes across as a dependable, budget friendly spot for comforting Vietnamese staples that draws repeat visits.View restaurant profile
Overall, reviews of Presotea show a mix of experiences with some standout drinks and some drawbacks. Some find the tapioca pearls unpalatable, likening them to a chewy blob of gelatin, while the rest of the boba is fine. Mango lychee and grapefruit drinks are praised for fresh ingredients, though mangoes may not always be fully ripe and extra syrup can make some beverages too sweet. Fresh fruit is a highlight in several orders, adding vibrant flavor and making the drinks feel refreshing, especially on hot days. A first visit left a positive impression with the tea based drinks and the mango frappes noted as excellent, though the small location can feel crowded while waiting. All tea based drinks are brewed to order for flavor and freshness, and the drinks are frequently described as healthy options compared to typical bubble tea.View restaurant profile
Overall, reviews paint L2 Bubbletea as a spacious, cozy place with a wide variety of teas to choose from and friendly service, making it a popular hangout in Chinatown for bubble tea fans. The milk tea with tapioca is frequently recommended, and some patrons enjoyed options like taro and sakura pearls, while others found certain flavors disappointing, such as a pumpkin tea that tasted like tea but lacked any pumpkin and was overly sweet. Service is often praised, though a few notes mention flies in the space and others say the kiosk is not very user friendly and that drinks can taste different from what regulars expect. The mix of positives and some drawbacks suggests L2 Bubbletea is a solid option with room for consistency across visits.View restaurant profile
Sumo Ramen is described across reviews as a favorite spot in Chinatown with generous portions and a menu that balances rich broths like miso and shoyu with options for vegetarians, plus standout appetizers such as karaage, gyoza, and fried shrimp dumplings. The atmosphere is often warm, simple, and inviting, with some notes about a lively vibe and nice music, and the upstairs or downstairs layout adding character. Service is repeatedly praised for friendliness and attentiveness, fast if busy, though a few visits mention slower moments or cramped seating. The ramen itself is frequently called excellent or very good, with hits like spicy beef, mushroom ramen, and customizable broths, and several readers crown it as among the best ramen in Montreal. A few criticisms touch on inconsistency, such as bowls arriving cooler or with too many noodles and not enough broth or toppings, while pricing is sometimes considered good value but not without caveats. Overall, Sumo Ramen comes across as a comforting, reliable choice with a welcoming team and a vibrant, evolving menu that keeps drawing guests back.View restaurant profile
Pâtisserie Harmonie offers a wide range of pastries in a small, lively space with a self service concept that lets customers fill their displays with what they crave. Reviews emphasize freshness and variety, blending traditional pastries with a strong Asian selection and highlighting many items that are still warm and flavorful. Mochi are described as vegan and coconut milk based, generally tasty, though a few tasters find them a bit bland, while other pastries are praised for generous fillings and appealing textures. The overall value is frequently noted, with affordable prices and quick service making it a reliable stop for locals and visitors in the Chinatown area. A few drawbacks appear, such as a busy crowd that makes the place feel hectic at peak times, and occasional items that could benefit from a little longer cooking, as well as a beverage that loses its slushiness quickly. Nevertheless, the assortment of buns, donuts, red bean treats, green tea flavors, and other specialties inspires repeat visits, and many reviewers describe the experience as worth the trip.View restaurant profile
Reviews of YiFang Taïwan Fruit The show a mix of experiences, with some customers reporting rude staff, a long wait, and a coconut latte that tasted watered down and overpriced, along with a note that French is not spoken in the shop and a request for more staff; on the positive side, others praise the menu for unique drinks, love the Strawberry Milk Slush, and mention that sweetness can be tuned by choosing sugar level, with the double chocolate waffle also getting good marks, while many say the drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is quaint and inviting for bubble tea lovers; the staff are described as helpful in selecting boba based on personal interests, and overall the place is often recommended to fellow boba enthusiasts, described at times as paradise for fans of bubble tea.View restaurant profile
