Bistro El Chino offers a vibrant fusion of Latin American zest and Asian culinary techniques, creating a uniquely compelling dining experience. The menu showcases a thoughtful interplay of bold flavors and fresh ingredients, meticulously prepared to surprise and delight. Guests can anticipate expertly crafted dishes that bridge continents, delivering both comforting familiarity and exciting novelty. This establishment is recognized for its dynamic atmosphere and innovative approach to fusion cuisine, where each plate tells a story of global inspiration. Experience a culinary journey that harmonizes diverse gastronomic traditions into a cohesive and memorable meal.
Bistro El Chino offers a truly exceptional fusion of Latin and Asian flavors that has captured the hearts of many diners. Visitors consistently praise the fresh, high-quality ingredients, particularly highlighting the octopus, lomo saltado, and ceviche as standout dishes. The tasting menu is frequently recommended as the perfect way to experience the restaurant's diverse and creative culinary range. Beyond the food, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, combined with beautiful décor and a lovely outdoor terrace, makes it an ideal spot for any occasion. The staff is widely celebrated for being attentive, passionate, and professional, ensuring that every guest feels well-cared for from start to finish. With its reasonable prices and memorable dining experiences, Bistro El Chino is clearly regarded as a hidden gem that is well worth visiting and returning to again.
Excellent service & food, all of which was unique. Our waiter Roberto Nacho was fantastic as well. Will be back. Highly recommend the $45 tasting menu.
Our experience at El Chino was fantastic. The food, a mix of Latin & Asian fusion, was fresh, innovative, & most importantly, delicious. The tasting menu is very reasonably priced & we left full & satisfied! Ideally, go with 4 people so you can try just about everything on the tasting menu. Most importantly, the service was exceptional. You can tell Roberto Nacho loves what he does & it made the whole experience even more wonderful. Very cute & cozy ambiance, great music, & you can definitely chat with the people at your table without having to yell.
The tasting menu was absolutely AMAZING, the sea food was super fresh & not at all rubbery, the music was a vibe & our server, Angela I believe, was extremely kind & welcoming. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT. It's an absolute 10/10 on everything.
Loved the tasting menu! (45$/pers.)
We had such an amazing time at this restaurant with delicious food, a friendly waitress & tasty cocktails.
The chef clearly put a lot of intention in creating the menu. The flavors were well balanced & all the plates had a little something special. The amazing sauces really make their meals stand out.
Great tapas bistro, mixing Asian & Latin food. The tasting menu for 2 is very much worth it, delicate meals at a decent price.
Super friendly & helpful staff as well!
We love Peruvian food & tried it only in Peru & Central American countries. This was the first time we had it in Canada. & let me tell you, this was AMAZING! From the moment we've been seated the service was great (thank you Robert!). We had a tasting menu with fish. Flavors were so fresh & took us back to the warm south days! Ceviche, yucca, sauces!!!!! -everything was 5 stars. There was enough food for 2.
The place itself is nicely decorated & clean. The atmosphere is very welcoming.
We will definitely be back.
Wow is the only word that comes to mind when I think of the meal that I had at this restaurant. It's been a long time I haven't had the chance to taste something so unique & delicious. My friend & I came & tried the tasting menu for 2, which is well priced for the amount of food you're getting, & we absolutely adored every single dish. The flavors were absolutely amazing.
On top of the food being excellent, we had gone on a day where there was less people, so our waiter took his time explaining each dish to us. The waiter was kind, helpful when we had questions & offered suggestions. Amazing service as well.
The ambiance is very nice & the music is good. To top it all off, the cleanliness of their restaurant & bathrooms are a 10/10.
There is not a single negative thing I can say about this restaurant. Truly a great experience & I am already looking forward to going again & trying the second options on the tasting menu.
We tried the 5 course tasting menu & wow !! So many amazing flavours, especially the tuna tataki.. everything was so delicious! Service was so warm & friendly, & vibes are just perfect. I definitely recommend this place!
We had an amazing dinner at El Chino! The service is exceptional - big shout out to Roberto that was so knowledgeable in the menu & overall food scene in Montreal. The food is incredible & so diverse & flavourful! I highly recommend you try their tasting menu as you can taste different highlights of their menu. The octopus & tataki was incredible!