Bei - Beiroots propose une sélection soignée de cuisine libanaise, privilégiant des méthodes de préparation traditionnelles pour ses sandwichs signature et ses salades fraîches. Le menu met en valeur des saveurs méditerranéennes audacieuses grâce à des viandes assaisonnées avec précision, du houmous onctueux maison et des légumes croquants sélectionnés pour leur fraîcheur optimale. Les clients choisissent parmi diverses options de protéines, telles que le poulet mariné ou le bœuf savoureux, intégrées dans un pain pita chaud avec une authentique toum à l'ail ou une sauce tahini. La cuisine privilégie la rapidité et la constance, garantissant que chaque repas maintient un équilibre textuel distinct entre les garnitures croquantes et les ingrédients tendres. Les salades de taboulé et de fattouche offrent un contrepoint rafraîchissant aux plats plus riches présents sur le menu.
Bei est largement reconnu comme une destination de premier choix à Montréal pour sa cuisine de rue libanaise authentique et de haute qualité, de nombreux clients affirmant que le shawarma est le meilleur qu'ils aient jamais goûté. Le menu propose des ingrédients frais et savoureux, le pain Saj croustillant et les portions généreuses étant fréquemment soulignés comme des atouts offrant un excellent rapport qualité-prix. Le restaurant est apprécié pour son atmosphère propre, accueillante et moderne, offrant un cadre idéal aussi bien pour les étudiants que pour les professionnels. De plus, le personnel est régulièrement félicité pour son amabilité, son professionnalisme et son dévouement, contribuant à une expérience chaleureuse qui capture parfaitement l'esprit vibrant de Beyrouth au cœur de la ville.
I stopped by Bei Downtown Montreal to grab a pita falafel sandwich for a quick dinner & to try it for the first time. Unfortunately, it was a real big disappointment.
The vegetables were fresh, but the falafel itself missed the mark. Instead of being crispy on the outside & light & fluffy on the inside, it was extremely soft & overly moist. It was also much too too salty & heavily spiced, which completely overpowered the other flavors. The texture simply wasn't what I expect from a good falafel.
I do not throw food away, but this time I couldn't even finish the sandwich. It was that disappointing.
Based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend the falafel & I dont think that I will come back to try something else in the future since my first impression was unfortunately not a good one.
Food was really good. The place was clean, & the ingredients looked fresh. It felt like an authentic Lebanese shawarma spot with the classic pickles, fries, chicken, & garlic sauce.
I ordered the pita sandwich for $11. It was a good size, & the chicken was ok but nothing special on the marination/ chicken spices.. The garlic sauce is a personal preference, but for me it was a bit too garlicky & overpowered the chicken flavour. Pita bread was fresh.
Overall, a good spot & worth trying. A smile from the people behind the counter would make a big difference by the way! 😉😁
I was thoroughly impressed by the service here. From taking the order, to preparing the sandwich, it's an excellent team. That's very careful with how they prepare the food.
The menu has so many great options. The sandwiches were also extremely filling & tasted very authentic.
This is my second time getting Bei. The first time I got the chicken shawarma pita trio & today I got the chicken shawarma bowl. The bowl is so much better than the sandwich in my opinion. It's filled with flavor & seasonings. The potato, rice, salad, chicken ratio is perfect. I also ordered their home made Ayran. It was not the best, it lacked the yogurt bitterness & it was not worth the 5$. The interior is very cute but it was very packed. Overall, it is a good takeout place & its location is very convenient & good for students who are looking for a good place to get food before they study.
Right in the heart of downtown Montreal - prime spot for university & college students - & I have to say, I was genuinely pleasantly surprised.
First off, major credit for the marketing & design. Everything felt thoughtfully done. The colors, the wallpaper, the art, even the layout - it all works. You walk in, there's stairs to the right leading upstairs for more seating, a beautiful arza (Lebanese cedar) feature that immediately gives you that cultural nod, the shawarma spits front & center, & a super clean counter. The owner was working when I went, which I always appreciate.
I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical at first - there are so many shawarma spots in Montreal, & not all of them are truly shawarma. But everything looked fresh, & it delivered.
I ordered the chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, chicken sandwich, & the za'atar fries with sauce.
The za'atar fries were excellent - honestly a highlight. Great seasoning, great flavour.
The beef was my favourite - really solid. The chicken shawarma was pretty authentic (& I say this as someone Lebanese), though for my personal taste it had a bit too much toum (garlic sauce), & I would've liked a bit more tang to balance it. I did get it extra crispy, which I'd recommend. Loved that they include fries inside the sandwich - that classic touch.
Location-wise, downtown isn't my favourite because it's always jam-packed, but that's part of the vibe.
Overall, I really enjoyed it & will definitely be back. Great execution, thoughtful branding, & genuinely good shawarma. Well done.
