Chez Chili propose une sélection ciblée de cuisine du Sichuan, caractérisée par l'intégration audacieuse de baies de poivre engourdissantes et de piments séchés aromatiques. Le menu se concentre sur des préparations authentiques qui privilégient la chaleur intense et les profils épicés complexes essentiels à cette tradition culinaire régionale. Les clients découvrent une variété de plats sautés, de viandes longuement mijotées et d'offres végétales vibrantes qui mettent en valeur le contraste des textures et les techniques d'assaisonnement traditionnelles. Chaque assiette reflète un engagement envers l'essence ardente de la gastronomie sichuanaise, utilisant des ingrédients de qualité pour atteindre une profondeur de saveur marquée. La salle à manger conserve une esthétique fonctionnelle, permettant aux niveaux d'épices robustes des plats de servir de point focal principal. Cet établissement constitue une destination pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience directe et sans compromis de la chaleur culinaire chinoise traditionnelle.
Chez Chili est largement considéré comme une destination incontournable du quartier chinois de Montréal pour sa cuisine authentique, savoureuse et généreusement servie, avec une spécialisation marquée pour les styles sichuanais et hunanais. Les clients louent régulièrement la fraîcheur des ingrédients, la constance de la qualité ainsi qu'un service efficace et chaleureux, ce qui en fait un choix prisé tant pour les déjeuners rapides que pour les repas conviviaux en famille. Bien que le cadre en sous-sol offre une atmosphère accueillante et animée, il est souvent conseillé d'arriver tôt pour éviter l'attente. Malgré quelques avis mentionnant des variations occasionnelles dans le niveau d'épice ou la cadence du service durant les heures de pointe, le consensus général souligne qu'il s'agit d'une adresse incontournable pour quiconque recherche des repas délicieux, fiables et à un prix raisonnable.
Food was mediocre - well, what'I' had was mediocre. Vegetable fried rice. I ate it fast because I was super hungry. Rice had no real flavor. I had to add spicy hot sauce.
The server who prepped my table with a plate with chopsticks & napkins, dropped the plate on the table so hard that it startled me & a woman next to me who looked at me like,'smh'. I read her face good because that's what I was thinking. I know they're rushing & all but still be - aware.
There was a little lady running around there really working hard but as I waited for my table, I watched her do multiple things; handling money, handling plates, coughing into her shirt sleeve. Personally, I wish I could have seen her wash her hands at least once, the whole time. That bothered me but damn, I was hungry.
With that on my mind, I ate my meal. I'm sure the five star reviews are valid but my experience was this one. I will not be back.
To the staff: Don't bomb drop plates & such onto customer tables because you are rushing. Calm down, it's not a good look & it doesn't feel good to the customer. Most importantly, you're all doing alot. WASH YOUR HANDS, especially you Ms. Doing Everything lady.
Overall great Chinese food - some of the best I have ever had.
We ordered a few plates to share - General Tao's Chicken, Beef & Brocolli, Spicy Chicken, Vegetable Noodles, & Vegetable Fried Rice.
The only issue was that the spicy chicken was not at all spicy. It had chili peppers served with the dish, but the chicken itself was not spicy.
Had dinner her last night 12.13.25 while visiting from Florida. It's a small place, upstairs, located in the Chinatown area of Montreal & the food was very good. We had the beef fried rice & the general Tao's chicken. It was just us two, but the generous portions were plenty for 4. If we're in Montreal again, we'd love to try other dishes here.
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I'm not sure why people love this place. The chicken was very average, the rice was dry & tasteless. Not going back. & it is quite pricy compared to other great chinese places in Montreal.
I may have reviewed this place before but in case I'm stoned:
Chez Chilli is the best chinese I've had in this city by a wide margin. Only La Perle comes close.
I've tried: the laziji, the hong shao rou, salt n pepper porchops, fish stew, yu xiang eggplant, several noodle plates, general tao, salt n spicy chicken, cumin squid, beef & lamb, the spicy beef stew, caramelized shortrib, yang zhou fried rice, & a few others I can't remember. Every single one of these dishes is top notch.
The service is great too. They always reseat us when our orders are huge, they explain the dishes very well in case you have doubts, & they're very friendly.
I'll never stop singing their praises, best chinese you can get, hands down.
We came in around 6:00 p.m., just before the crowd arrived; it filled up quickly. Loved the fried rice & eggplant/ground pork dish, plus the sizzling beef. A bit too salty overall, but tasty!
First of all, the employees could learn a bit about customer service. They took an eternity to take our order, & with an attitude as if we were a nuisance rather customers. We saw other potential customers leaving too because their order was never taken.
On the other hand the general Tao chicken was more breading than actual chicken, & the fried rice with pork & shrimps didn't have any pork, but sausage cubes. The food could definitely improve as well.
Heart of Chinatown mtl. Looks like you are going to a grungy spot in the basement however it is well worth it to keep going & order some food. The service is mid with a girl who does not look to happy to serve you but the food is solid. On par quality some of the Chinese food spots in Toronto. We got the bone in chilli chicken, sizzling beef woth ginger & green onion + chicken fried rice. Truly hit the spot. Highly recommend.
