Reviews of Bangkok Express show a mix of strong value and flavor with generous portions and reasonable prices, and many praise the choo chee fish, various curries, and dumplings for authentic Thai flavors, along with a bright, relaxing atmosphere. Service is described as friendly and attentive by many, but several visits mention slower or inconsistent service and dishes arriving lukewarm or with the wrong protein, and some meals are noted as too salty, oily, or lacking rice with curries. The terrace and takeout options are appreciated by diners, and a loyal crowd keeps returning, though a few reviewers say consistency has slipped compared with earlier visits. Overall Bangkok Express is seen as a solid Thai option in Montreal with standout items and good value, yet experiences can vary by visit.
We are regular customers of this consistently delicious restaurant. Not only is the food always tasty & warm, but the service is equally as wonderful & keeps us coming back to this gem of a restaurant in the Monkland village. Bo was particularly compassionate with our group tonight & we truly appreciated his kindness & will be back for our next meal soon!
So I have to report this has never happened before:
Ordered Pad thai chicken, Feb 26, first off the portion is smaller, but the main complaint was the chicken, most of it was like powdered, miniscule pieces smaller than rice, like dust. First time ever, this has happened used to be lots of chicken white meat. I felt ripped off big time. Too bad close to my home, but I guess last time!
Feb 27, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
A few items are excellent & a great price for the item.
Last night ordered general tai was sub par.
Nice not to have it breaded but dry & little flavour & no heat. Quite disappointing
The ChoChee fish has yet to disappoint.
I went with a group home I volunteer with, I loved the food & vibes. we were over ten people & my order did get forgotten twice but I got a free drink from it lol! made me happy, would definitely go back
Visiting from the states, it was a frigid December day walking the hood. We saw Bangkok Express on Monk & we stopped in to lunch & get warm. The menu was limited but flexible. The service was good & particularly friendly once we began chatting with the servers. Inside was calming & brightly lit thanks to all of the tall windows letting in natural light. We were pleasantly surprised & would visit again if in the area. I think this location has a lot of regulars.
The choo-chee is absolutely delicious & the portions are definitely generous. I also got to try their satay dumplings but I found the peanut sauce quite overpowering. Other than that very nice restaurant with a calm vibe, will definitely come again
Dec 11, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
We absolutely love this restaurant every time we come to Montreal from Toronto. It is so delicious there!
I wanted so badly to take the peanut sauce home, & it IS an option, just we were going back that same day. Next time, absolutely will.
Un dîner copieux a prix raisonnable. Ça fait longtemps qu'un ami me disait'tu n'as pas manger de bon PadThai tant que tu n'es pas aller manger chez Bangkok' Bin il avait raison. Même la Tofu a du goût. L'expérience est à refaire. Merci
The food is fresh & good quality, & the portions are generous. As for the quality of the service, it's clearly not as good. The waitress communicated as little as possible, & I waited 25 minutes for a stir-fried dish. The food was lukewarm because the kitchen had rung for a long time before the waitress came to pick it up. To be fair, she was the only one working the entire room… Anyway! I came two weeks ago & had been delighted with my experience. Today, it was a total flop. I politely shared my dissatisfaction with the cashier in charge, & judging by her simple smiling'sorry', I don't think it was a major concern for her. Too bad - I live in the neighborhood & I don't think I'll be coming back.
We always order the same dish; green curry with fried tofu. It is always a risk because you never know how it will taste. Sometimes it is great. Tonight, it was inedible. Incredibly salty, spicy & oily. I don't understand the lack of consistency at this place.
Nov 14, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
We ordered Thai red curry soup & crispy dumplings to start with, the soup was way too watery & lacked flavor. I had to pour some of the dipping sauce that came with the dumplings into the soup.
We ordered the choo-chee fish, Thai red curry with shrimp & beef udon. I made the mistake of asking them to make the food spicy, it was so spicy that we were crying, & we can handle spice. Also, there is no rice with the curries, so you have to order them separate which obviously cost more. The portion of ice-cream (which we got because of the food being overly spicy) was also too small for the price. The Thai milk tea was my savior.
This was my 4th time going to this restaurant, I don't know if I might be going back.
