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.
Very nice place in the area. The heart of downtown Montreal.
I appreciate that this place is in a basement, kind of a nice way to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city.
I managed to get here right before the dinner rush. The staff is friendly & attentive. I also like the decor & art, especially the giant utensils (if you know what I mean).
All great stuff, thank you guys for the great experience. 🙂👍
C'est bon & les portions sont bien plus que suffisantes, c'est même trop à la limite... & pas cher, du coup beaucoup de monde, fort bruyant, & sol & toilettes pas au top, mitigé mais c'était bon & bien servi donc à vous de voir...
Restaurant très convivial des personnels accueillant & quand dit de la nourriture A1 très bon. Vous faites un tour au Ford de Chambly fait un arrêt c'est délicieux la bouffe
It's very good !! Very authentic Chinese food . It's fresher then elsewhere, & portion are very reasonable for the price . My go to is red meat, any red meat !
We discovered Chez Chili thanks to a recommendation from Jie Hau, the incredibly helpful doorman at Holiday Inn Montreal Centreville Downtown. We were headed to a different restaurant in Chinatown when Jie suggested this spot instead-& we're so glad he did!
Tucked away in a basement location, Chez Chili might be easy to miss, but it's absolutely worth finding. The menu is enormous, with a wide variety of dishes to suit every taste. The staff was friendly & helpful, answering our questions & making sure we had a great dining experience.
Every dish we ordered was flavorful, fresh, & well-prepared. The portions were generous, & the food came out quickly despite the busy atmosphere.
Whether you're staying nearby or just exploring Chinatown, Chez Chili is a fantastic spot for authentic Chinese cuisine. Big thanks again to Jie Hau at Holiday Inn Montreal Centreville Downtown for sending us there-it truly made our night in Montreal memorable!
De passage à Montréal pour les vacances, jolie découverte de ce petit restaurant sichuanaise, qui propose aussi des plats des régions de DongBei & de Guangzhou.
Plats délicieux & très copieux! Serveur adorable & attentif (D'ailleurs si vous ne savez pas quoi choisir n'hésitez pas à demander des recommandations 👍)
Je recommande sans hésitation!
The food here is absolutely delicious - truly tastes of Hunan! Every dish is packed with flavor & aroma. A must-visit if you're craving authentic Hunan cuisine. Highly recommended!
Service À+
This time we were 7 people on a Friday night we waited 15 min & the food was even better than last time. General Tao is amazing! We also tried the spicy hunan beef which was also great! All around, this place is still incredible for the money you pay & service, best place in Chinatown imho.
Low msg Chinese food, very good! I will come back & their service is great really sweet waitresses. The Tsing Tao beer is great also.
Prices are great, variety & clean food.
