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.
This place is the best shezuan Chinese in montreal. If you have not eaten here you are missing something. The portions are generous & the place may look like a hole in the wall in china town but the food is far from. A mist eat on any foodys list. I recommend them with 5 stars.
Aug 13, 2024
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This is a hidden gem in Chinatown Montreal. The food is unbelievable. We went back a second time during our stay it was so good. The hot & sour soup is the best we've had anywhere. Every mean we had was excellent.
the atmosphere is inviting & warm, the food comes in voluminous bowls of deliciousness & is consistently good. the service was lovely, they came at the right times & a lovely lady really pulled through for us at the end going above & beyond. i loved it here & will try to come back next time i'm in montreal!
Food was okay but very average. Got a wrong dish (not the ordered one, chicken general tao instead of shrimp kungbao) which was not deducted from bill although not eaten, nor was the order corrected. That is a clear no go for such a busy place. Mistakes happen but that is just not the right way to treat the customer.
The stir-fried beef was quite good, while the ginger scallion chicken was rather average. I particularly enjoyed the dry-fried green beans, which were excellent. However, the restaurant is located in a basement, & the environment felt a bit oppressive. But this is just my personal experience, as tastes naturally vary from person to person.
What a nice suprise ! If you're looking for a nice, calm & fresh place (functionning AC), I would recommend going here ! The staff we're all very courteous, the wait was not too bad, & the food very good.
Il ne faut pas être pressé mais plats de qualité ! Bonne quantité (quoique manque de viande dans certains plats comme le boeuf au brocoli). Service très lent par contre
We had the braided pork with eggs (a gourmet highlight), sizzling beef rib (very good), & spicy Chinese cabbage (tastier than the meat dishes). Everything was good, generous. I've really got nothing but good words for that place.
