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.
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
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.
The food is delicious
Dec 7, 2025
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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.
We visit this restaurant periodically & with big family for the last 2 years.
We have always been satisfied honestly we love their dumplings with peanut sauce ... today it was an unpleasant experience ! We cannot explain why but food tasted bad (thai sweet & sour for example) we did not enjoy. We usually had fun reading the fortune cookies for the whole family, we discovered today that they are not offered anymore & we have to pay for them even though the bill was massive, they did not offer for the kids at least ... that's unfortunate ... I do not think it is worth the drive anymore ...
Paneng Curry was real good. Wish there was more sticky rice. Had to order a second one to get all that sauce. The oddest tapioca pudding. It was green! Good time all around
My boyfriend & I went last night & it was an amazing experience. For drinks I got the lychee martini, compared to other places this one was the best. My bf got the coconut water & it was sweet a refreshing. We ordered the duck app & sweet & sour wings. The duck was a little salty but still delicious. Wings had the perfect crunch & amount of sauce on them. We both ordered the pad Thai, would have given 5 stars but one of us got the wrong protein in our main dish & it came a little too early we still hadn't finished our appetizers. Nonetheless, service & food was amazing & i would recommend & will be returning !
I came here for the first time with my sister for lunch & we didn't know that the menu was different for lunch & dinner but we really enjoyed it! The waiter & waitress who served us were very kind & friendly. The sauce for the main meal was a bit too strong (not spicy but like too salty kind of) but we really loved all the food we got!
Jan 12, 2025
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I was worried about the reviews, but it turned out to be great. Food tasted just like when I was in Thailand Spices sauces all balanced flavors & actually delicious. We tried the udon noodles & shrimp fried rice. Warm & cosy place Definitely coming back
Halal!!!! Finally asian restaurant that doesn't toss everything in soya sauce an call it food & have halal option!!!!! 1. Customer service - 12/10. I did uber eats & had to call the restaurant. The girl on the phone was patient & courteous. 2. Their chicken items are Halal. Its a dream for Montreal muslims to have halal Asian spots. There isn't many options 3. Quality & Quantity - 100/10. I never had friend rice taste like this. It is extremely flavourful, yet very simple & light. I ordered 6 items everything tasted different to each other, unique & flavourful. 4. Price- 6/10 price could have been better. Please do not change the quality & taste. It was very refreshing to eat here. Please highlight on your website & uber eats you serve halal. Many will orde
First time here & will definitely come back. Had the pad Thai with shrimp & chicken, red curry with beef, chicken with peanut sauce & mango & pandan sticky rice for dessert.
Apr 20, 2024
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A friend of mine & I recently had lunch at Bangkok Express on Monkland Street in NDG, Montreal. We ordered the luncheon special, which included an imperial roll following by chicken in peanut sauce with fried spinach. I expected to receive two rolls as an entrée but we were served only one, which I thought frankly was cheap. The main dish of chicken in peanut sauce was good however the fried spinach is normally cooked with a slightly sweet coating, which in this case, was missing. The service at this Bangkok Express was good & the dishes were served promptly. There was nothing particularly noteworthy about this restaurant, the food was the same as I've had numerous times in other Thai or Asian restaurants. They probably use the same wholesale food supplier.
The food was just awful. I ordered the peanut sauce chicken with sticky rice, the rice was so overcooked that I could not cut it with a knife. I tried with a knife because my fork would not go through the rice.
I called the waitress & she was very insulting, she asked me if I know what sticky rice is? I told her that I eat sticky rice often & I cook it at home.
She also asked me if I know anything about sticky rice? I tried to hold my cool because I was in the company of another person.
I have eaten at other Thai restaurants before & I have never had sticky rice that was so overcooked & as hard as a rock.
I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. furthermore, I had to ask them to adjust the bill to remove the sticky rice that I returned to the kitchen.
