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!
Chez Chili is widely praised for authentic Sichuan flavors, bold spice, and generous portions that offer good value, with standout dishes like General Tao, salt and pepper shrimp, eggplant with pork, mapo tofu, and Hunan specialties frequently highlighted; multiple comments call it the best Chinese in Montreal's Chinatown and a reliable go-to for spicy, well seasoned dishes, including tofu options and vegetable dishes; the atmosphere is described as cozy and basement-like, sometimes noisy, with fast service that can feel rushed during peak times; several reviews commend friendly, attentive staff and quick turnover, while a few report inconsistent service, attitude around tips, or slower moments, and some hygienic concerns such as not seeing hands washed or occasional cleanliness issues; takeout can be problematic at times with missing or late orders, and there are occasional complaints about spice levels not matching expectations or dishes arriving not as spicy as advertised; overall the food is delicious, authentic, and worth a visit, with many plans to return despite some caveats.
Ordered lobster & pork/shrimp fried rice. Lobster was good, but fried rice was mediocre at best. Didn't realize what they meant as pork was sausages. Shrimp was good. Could have been so much better if they had used bbq pork instead. Friendly service & decent atmosphere.
Must be the place where the locals go. We ordered the chicken fried rice & the beef & broccoli. We found it so delicious that we came back a second time in the same week! While it is in the basement, the place was packed.
Sep 4, 2024
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THE BEST OMG I really do think that one of the few things that Toronto has over montreal is Chinese food but this place is a beacon of hope in a sad sad chinatown filled with boba shops &'ravioli chinois' restaurants. Everytime I step into chez chili I am welcomed by the aroma that can only remind me of Toronto. Perhaps this place will cure years of childhood trauma growing up as a person of color in a white town & growing to hate my mom's cooking. Then again maybe not & their braised eggplant is just really good & I didn't need to write my college admissions essay on my stinky lunches. But it got me into college so what can you really do about it? Get the bone in chicken
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The food was delicious. We had a huge appetite & therefore ordered a meal for everyone. In hindsight 3 meals for 4 persons would have been more than enough though. The ambience is damped since there are no windows but otherwise very welcoming.
Ce restaurant chinois, situé en plein milieu de Chinatown, est un véritable bijou d'authenticité. Dès l'entrée, l'accueil chaleureux & amical du personnel vous met à l'aise. L'atmosphère est authentique, ce qui ajoute au charme de l'endroit. Quant à la nourriture, c'est un régal ! Les portions sont généreuses & chaque plat est un véritable délice. De plus, si vous ne pouvez pas tout finir, pas de souci : les restes peuvent être emportés chez vous. Si vous êtes de passage dans Chinatown, je vous recommande vivement de faire un arrêt ici. Vous ne serez pas déçu !
