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.
Located in a prime spot in Chinatown, this underground restaurant is always bustling with a crowd. The atmosphere is vibrant, & the staff is incredibly friendly & attentive. The food was quite good, though it took some time to get used to the unique flavors. Portions are very generous-almost too much. By the time I finished the appetizer, I was already feeling full. Despite that, I went on to try the Singaporean noodles, chicken fried rice, & assorted vegetables, which were all quite tasty. Given the popularity of the place, I highly recommend making a reservation in advance to avoid the long queues.
Jul 10, 2024
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White fish in Mala broth is what drew me to this place & I was not disappointed. I ordered veg noodles along with the broth & the serving size is good for two- three people. The broth is medium spicy & the fish was really soft.
if you're looking for fancy, this ain't it. but if you're looking for good, spicy & tasty food, with a wide variety of choices, this is the place! service was attentive & helpful. the vegan hot pot & mushroom salad were delicious!
Jun 25, 2024
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We walked in here without plans (as it was one of the few places in that block that is still open). What a pleasant surprise- food was solid good, no frills or anything. I would go back for sure.
The food here was so flavorful! I had the beef tripe, & the waiter made sure that I knew it wasn't an actual cut of beef (I did know, I've eaten it before, but I appreciate him making sure haha). The chow mein, chicken & potatoes, & fried rice were all great too. I've only had beef tripe twice, including this visit, but it's definitely the best out of the two that I've eaten. A great place in Quebec's Chinatown.
Gut besuchtes Restaurant mit Sichuan Fokus. Unser Gurkensalat war sehr gut. Die Sauerscharf Suppe für zwei Portionen ausgelegt und schmackhaft. Lammfleisch mit Kreuzkümmel war gut gewürzt. Der Service hatte anfänglich die Getränke vergessen, dies aber zügig korrigiert. das Lokal ist leider fensterlos im Keller, was das Ambiente einschränkt.
Jun 18, 2024
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Used to be good, but not so much anymore. Chicken sauté had small pieces of bones in it. What was sold as pork was in fact mostly pork fat. My advice would be that there are too many menu options, it is hard to choose. They should concentrate on what they can do really well & reduce menu item count.
Very busy restaurant in the basement of a building in Chinatown. Food was tasty & in good quantity. Service friendly, attentive but at a fast food category. Their focus is to serve as many people as possible. Reasonably priced.
