Chez Chili invites you to discover China's authentic delights. In the Northern provinces of China, where the temperature is always low, people warm themselves up with spicy meals filled with flavours. We offer you the 5 main flavors present in Chinese cooking: sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty. Let us take you on a traditional Chinese culinary experience right in the heart of Montreal!
Overall, reviews describe Chez Chili as a reliable source of bold, authentic Sichuan and Chinese flavors in Chinatown, with generous portions and good value. The atmosphere is cozy and casual in a basement setting, and service is usually friendly and efficient, though a few readers note moments of rushing or occasional lapses. The menu is wide and varied, offering dishes from Sichuan, Hunan, and other regional styles, with frequent praise for General Tao, eggplant dishes, mapo tofu, and spice that appeals to heat lovers while some items can be a tad salty. Takeout and delivery are consistently praised, and many guests say the food is consistently delicious, making Chez Chili a go to for those seeking spicy, flavorful Chinese cuisine in Montreal.
Very dissatisfied & disappointed, I get very bad service in this restaurant, the waiters are very rough, not recommended at all to eat in this restaurant 👎🏻
I was in Montreal yesterday for a work meeting, & a colleague recommended this place. The food was actually really good - especially the fried shrimp & the General Tao chicken.
But the service yesterday really ruined the experience. The staff didn't feel very friendly, & one male server in particular was quite rude. He looked like he hadn't slept much - low energy, uninterested, & pretty careless when taking our order. The way he spoke felt dismissive, like he didn't really care, & it honestly seemed like he'd rather be chatting with his coworkers than doing his job.
Also, I think the female server brought us the wrong dish at one point, but we didn't bother saying anything.
What made it more noticeable is that we came back again today, & the two servers we had were great - friendly, attentive, & professional. The difference was very obvious.
If someone doesn't feel like working, they really shouldn't be on shift, because it directly affects the customer experience.
Overall, great food, but the service quality is inconsistent & needs improvement.
An amazing Expierence. Staff extremely friendly & very welcoming. Great at suggesting good options. The food was quick & tastes outstanding by far the best Chinese food I have had in a long time. Incredibly fresh. I highly recommend to anyone looking a great meal. It was not too expensive & the portions were a good size.
Apr 11, 2026
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Highly recommended! The flavor profile here is incredible. What impressed me most was the contrast of flavors; you can really taste the distinct notes in every bite. It's a perfect balance that makes the whole experience stand out. If you're looking for something authentic & packed with flavor, this is the place!
Feb 28, 2026
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J'adore ce restaurant, il y a énormément de choix & on y mange très bien. C'est très sympa pour goûter à plusieurs plats & les partager à votre table !
Les quantités sont généreuses.
Je recommande plutôt de manger sur place, car les quantités semblent plus importantes VS à emporter.
The food was delicious & the service was excellent. The servers were very friendly & worked hard to accommodate our group of ten on short notice. Highly recommend stopping here if you're looking for a bite in Chinatown.
Le best ever de tout les restaurants du quartier chinois !plats extrêmement savoureux le poulet braisé, poulet au gingembre, crevette sel & poivre une tuerie vraiment ! Le service est très bon les serveurs sympas la patrone aussi ! Poulet braisé attente de 30mn.de cuisson, mais quel goût très bien relevé & épicé ! Vous sentez qu il y a des chef la derrière ! Tres bon prix pour la qualité ! Tres belle carte il y en a pour tout les goûts Je recommande à tous gros coup de coeur !
bon repas pris avec mon conjoint pour fêter notre 5 ans de mariage, sans nos enfants!! tout était délicieux c'est un resto très niche :) à recommandez !!
I came all the way from Nova Scotia & had one of the best meals here. The portions were generous, & while the prices felt a little on the higher side, the food was absolutely worth it. I especially loved the fish dishes. They were so flavorful, & I haven't found anything else quite like them since. I still crave them! I also tried Soju for the first time, which made the experience even more special. Highly recommend this place.
Best authentic Chinese food in town. I recommend getting the spicy eggplant with mince pork, or the dongbei style, it's to die for!!! The general Tao is THE best, & you get a LOT for what you're paying. Top quality!
Explored Chinese cuisine in Montreal & this one stands out most, highly recommended for tourist & locals who want to experience authentic Chinese cuisine.
This restaurant deserves a michelin star by its authenticity & foods that is bursting in flavors, I always & proudly recommend this to my friends if they are going to chinatown.
