Amigo Restaurant comes through in these reviews as a dependable, budget-friendly Chinese spot with large portions and solid flavors that keep regulars returning for years. Diners repeatedly highlight the salt and pepper pork chops as a standout, along with generous plates, quick service, and a warm, family atmosphere. Many mention familiar favorites, fresh and authentic tastes, and a vibe that feels like a local staple rather than a tourist trap. While the atmosphere is described as cozy and unpretentious, some notes of inconsistency appear, such as a misstep with General Tao on one visit or changes in portions over time. Takeout experiences mention a tipping policy and a non-English section at times, and a few comments note that alcohol is not offered. Overall, Amigo Restaurant is seen as a beloved Chinatown staple where value, big portions, and friendly service drive the appeal, with occasional variation in dishes.
Hidden Gem. It's lowkey, but great food & super affordable prices! I come here quite often, & I LOVE their signature salt & pepper pork chops ! It's casual atmosphere. Once we were a group of 7 & I paid less than 100$ for the shared meals & we were quite full at the end of the supper. That's crazy! 10/10 ✨️
I love Amigo. You MUST ALWAYS order the salt & pepper pork chops! Everything else I've had there was also very good. I could eat there every day. Great prices, too.
Hole in the wall gem! Owner is really sweet. She gave excellent service, & the food was full of flavor. I highly recommend the salt & pepper pork chops!!
Been visiting this Montreal staple for over 15 years, & it's honestly one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The place may look quaint & unassuming on the surface, but the food here is pretty darn great! The salt & pepper fried pork chops are, hands down, the best, & an absolute must-try for any newcomers. 10/10, would highly recommend this place. Have been bringing friends & family here for years, & they can all attest the same.
Apr 21, 2024
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Best salt & pepper fried pork chops. Biggest portions size for the price in Chinatown. Got some courtesy upon sittin, it was nice although scalding hot. Ordered the pork chops. They come with rice, a fried egg & bok choy. Everything was delicious. I always leave satisfied when I go to this restaurant. The service was nice & the atmosphere was cozy.
Felt like having quick Cantonese dinner, found this gem in Chinatown, after checking out the menu, we order young chow fried rice, the portion was good however the taste wasn't flavorful enough. Not salty enough & missing eggs & wok fire tasting (wok hay). Besides that only one waiter running the show, he was efficient & quick. Over all we ordered their two must order dishes, salt & pepper fried pork chops & chicken n shrimp with mayo sauce. Both dish was pretty decent, the portion to the pork chop was huge! Consumer Price index was over the chart! They must had 13 to 14 pieces of pork chops for under 14 cad. That is really good value! Besides that we ordered garlic stir fried buk choy, & bitter melon with black bean beef which was off the menu. Over all was great dinner with plenty of left over pork chops. I think we had like 7 pieces left. Will be back to this place when we are ever back to Montreal again.
Picture this, you're walking the night streets of Montreal Chinatown wondering what's still open. You come across this door with a staircase that leads upstairs & an Aquarium. You decide, "why not?", lets give this place a try. You walk up & are greeted by the waiter. You ask him why the place is called "Amigo", & he replies "well aren't we friends". & he's right, the moment you walk in, that's how you feel, like friends. Looking at the menu, there's a bunch of hidden little gems to cure your cravings. After having visited my Amigo a few times, I can tell you right now that the two things you guys should try is the Hot Sale (porkchop), & the Chicken Mayo. That stuff is absolutely bussin fr. best spot in chinatown hands town, i won't even let someone debate me on this. if you think i'm wrong you're delusional af thanks!!!!
Feb 24, 2024
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Affordable prices & Perfect portions! Weekday's special lunch menus are also fantastic, In addition, They have probably the best & only 煲仔饭（Clay Pot Rice）in MTL! Me personally Pork Chop & clay pot rice are highly recommend. P.S.: Clay Pot Rice usually needs around 40mins to cook, so you can call them to order the Clay Pot Rice before, & order other dish when you arrive!
Cute resto upstairs in Chinatown. The food is always top quality. You have to try the salt pepper pork chop. They say they're the best & absolutely have won those bragging rights. They're incredible
