Amigo Restaurant is widely praised for authentic tasting Chinese dishes, generous portions, and very good value, with quick, friendly service and a welcoming, homey vibe. Reviewers highlight the salt and pepper pork chops as a standout specialty, along with plentiful plates that are great for sharing, and dishes that feel both traditional and comforting. The atmosphere is described as casual and unpretentious, making it a reliable hometown favorite in central Montreal, though a few notes mention a confusing menu, occasional billing issues, or an inconsistent takeout experience. Overall, it comes across as a dependable, family-run spot where quality and affordability meet to deliver satisfying meals.
I got the #108 AD for togo & it was sooo tasty. Porkchop was fatty which I really love. Also the meat is tender. Staff was really nice. A must try ! I paid $16.90 for the meal & it was really worth it !
Salt & pepper pork chops are their specialty. The plate was served & could have easily been enough for 4 people. Also enjoyed the salt & pepper shrimp & a beef dish from here.
practice saying these words before entering the restaurant:
'i'd like the salt & pepper pork chops please'
then you'll do this:
1. open the super unassuming door
2. go up the narrow staircase
3. say hi to the aquarium
4. get seated
5. look at the menu & get confused by the section that's in complete chinese with zero english
6. say the words you practiced before entering
I came here specifically for the salt & pepper pork chops as I read so many reviews about how this place has the best salt & pepper pork chops in Montréal. So it was a must try for me. I live in Québec City & can't find any authentic made meals from different cultures. I ordered the lunch special of the pork chops & the pork chops did not disappoint, although I wish they were a little less breaded. The lunch special comes with a dumpling soup which was delicious. The broth was so good & the dumpling good too. Overall, delicious meal. I even asked for extra onions & peppers on the side & they gave me a small container of them to go with my meal. I love the small, quaint & home style feel of this restaurant in Chinatown. I shared a table with a lovely couple since I was one person. Love meeting new people. Staff was friendly & very accommodating. Food comes quick, hardly any wait for anything. I will definitely return.
Apr 26, 2025
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Their food are trully irresistible & delicious.
I will definitely come back again.
Try one of their best seller: salt & pepper pork chops.
The dining area is not fancy but the number of customers dining are true evidence of their delicious food they serve.
***February 8, 2025 update. Not sure if it was because the chef in the kitchen was different that day but the salt an pepper porkchops we ordered that day was completely different than what I have remembered over the last few decades. Not sure if I'd ever come back due to this. ***
Things have changed since I last gave this place a 5 star review. Dish quantity has been scaled down noticeably. The only thing I can recommend here now is their salt & pepper porkchops but even then I am sure another location would offer it too. This place is no longer my go to place in Montreal. I'd rather just drive to the southshore to my now 100 percent go to place.
Very good food & big serving especially their porkchop! The pictures dont do justice. Try this restaurant & i promise it wouldnt disappoint!! The guy staff (i think he is the owner) is very friendly & accomodating!!
Jan 24, 2025
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Huge portions. Excellent value. Very flavourful food. My husband & I shared the famous All Dressed Salt & Pepper Pork Chops with Rice, General Tao Chicken & Peanut Butter Wontons. The pork chops were way too greasy for my liking, but my husband loved them. I enjoyed the flavour, just not all the fat. The General Tao Chicken was oddly tough & chewy but the sauce was fantastic. I loved the peanut butter wontons.
Very small & cozy space with a nice ambiance. The staff were very friendly & willing to accommodate our dietary needs (we don't eat pork so they substituted with chicken in our chosen dish). Food was delicious & portions were satisfying, all while somehow being incredibly inexpensive. A nice, chill dining experience that I would recommend.
