Chifa is a chifa restaurant montreal and a chinese peruvian restaurant montreal, representing Chef Larrea’s way of sharing childhood memories through his own interpretation of Chinese Peruvian cuisine. Originating from Peru, this Chifa cuisine is the accord of Chinese elements, expressing the identity of a true fusion restaurant montreal.
Chifa offers a delightful fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisines that consistently impresses guests with its creative and flavorful dishes. Many diners highlight the ceviche, skewers, and lomo saltado as standout items, noting that the menu is expertly crafted and beautifully presented. The restaurant is widely recognized for its vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for both intimate dates and lively group celebrations. While some guests find the portion sizes modest relative to the price, the high quality of ingredients and the skill involved in the preparation are frequently praised. The cocktail program, particularly the Pisco Sour, is another major draw that complements the meal. Though service experiences can vary, many visitors describe the staff as professional, friendly, and attentive, contributing to an overall memorable dining experience in the heart of the city.
This is a pretty good fusion restaurant with some standout dishes.
For appetizers, we ordered the combo anticuchos, daily cones, & ceviche. The combo anticuchos were excellent-$28 for four skewers, & each type of meat was grilled to perfection with great flavor balance. The grilled mushrooms had a slightly sweet taste, which was an interesting touch.
The daily cones, however, were underwhelming. The cones weren't particularly crispy, & we tried all three flavors, but none of them stood out. The octopus one had a strange taste.
The ceviche was absolutely amazing-super fresh, with tender fish & a bright, citrusy kick that made it incredibly refreshing. Definitely a must-order for next time!
For the main course, we had the Duckitos. It's not a traditional Peking duck, but it came with a sweet & spicy dipping sauce, ginger strips, & pickled radish, all of which complemented the dish beautifully. The only downside was that a few pieces of duck weren't properly deboned, which could be a safety issue.
For dessert, we followed our server's recommendation & got the corn cake. I'm pretty sure it was made fresh to order because we waited at least 10 minutes-but it was worth it. The cake was soft, fragrant, & steaming hot, perfectly paired with ice cream. No one could say no to that.
As for drinks, the Marauchita was the better choice-fruitier & more refreshing overall.
A solid spot with some real highlights. Would definitely come back for the ceviche & corn cake!
Food is amazing; the flavor is very strong & distinctive. Ceviche, skewers, & pastel choclo (dessert) are the highlights of our meal. Peruvian x Chinese is such an impressive combo. Service & ambiance are great. It's definitely worth a try.
The only negative about my experience at Chifa was that I was enjoying the food so much, I forgot to take pictures of most of it! We reserved for 20 people for a surprise party, & they accommodated us perfectly in a private section. It was exactly what we needed, & the whole setup felt seamless.
Now, let's talk about the food-it was absolutely delicious. Every single dish was on point. We went with the formula option, which allowed us to try a bit of everything. In total, we had around seven different dishes, & every single one was fresh, perfectly seasoned, & bursting with flavor. Honestly, I can't even pick a favorite because they were all so good, but if I *had* to, the fried chicken was a standout (my personal'coup de coeur'). The mushroom skewers were unbelievable, & the ceviche with its sauce was next level.
The service was also amazing-friendly, fast, & super attentive, even with such a large group. The food came out quickly, & the staff made sure everything was running smoothly. From start to finish, it was an amazing experience.
If you're looking for a spot with incredible food & great service, Chifa is a no-brainer. 5 stars, hands down. I'll definitely be back!
Feb 15, 2025
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Honestly, everything was great, the food was excellent, but the amount of time we had to wait kinda ruined the experience for me. We made a reservation for 8:15pm, we got there at 8:10pm & we didn't have a table. We had to sit by the entrance until a table "opened up" a little bit after 9pm. I rarely complain about things like this, but this kinda defeats the purpose of a reservation. A group of 4 that arrived after us was seated first, which we found a bit unfair. The food also took a while. The salmon ceviche came pretty quickly, I would say like 10-15 minutes after ordering. We ordered the hot plates a bit before being sat at our table, & the food arrived almost at 10pm. I must admit, I was cranky because I was very hungry so.. that didn't help too much & is probably making me biased. Overall, the food & ambiance was great. But I don't think I would go back due to how much we had to wait & the reservation organization. If you really don't mind the wait & are more patient than I am, you will definitely love the place :)
Food is always tasty... I sat in the rear for the first time. I wouldn't recommend unless you're with a party. You're extremely secluded, at least that's the feeling. Service was slow IMO. I ordered the Jalea Mixta. The most expensive on menu but it was mainly fries(lots of fries). Two or three pieces shrimp, 2 small pieces of octopus & thee smallest lobster I've seen. I was not expecting that. Next time... I'll stick to the Loma Saltado. It's tasty. The ceviche (any... duck included) is awesome. It wasn't the best experience I've had there, but it's still one of the finest in downtown IMO.
La nourriture a été bon, mais on a trouvé ça cher pour la quantité proposée. Ceviche a été bon, mais le plus j'ai aimé le gâteau au dessert. Les cocktails d'ailleurs sont excellents. Le service était attentionné, mais troooop long Je mettrai 3.5/5
I was rly excited to try chifa but it was overpriced for the overall quality. food was honestly pretty mid for the price, especially considering the quantity they give you. The sweet & sour crispy chicken dish & the other crispy chicken dish were a little disappointing if you compare to other asian restaurants, the flavour lacked dimension. The salmon ceviche & the ceviche of the day were tasty but overpriced for the amount they give you. Also very slow & subpar service considering the price of the place, they seemed understaffed. The waiter only came when we called him over, once to take our orders, to give our food & for paiement.
Overall, the food was very good. We had the catch if the day ceviche (tilapia), chaufa, & Chow Mein. I spent a considerable amount of time in Peru & have eaten my fair share of cusqueno y Lima based chifa, so expectations were high. The food was pretty delicious. It had a lot of flavor & did herald a lot of the same qualities as local Peruvian chifa. The aji was a solid touch (if you know, you know). Service wise, I was slightly disappointed. We received our first two dishes relatively quickly, but they forgot about our other entre for almost 45 minutes. They followed up a few times when asked, but it didn't come. The restaurant wasn't extremely busy, so the fact that they knew we didn't receive it & it still took 45 minutes to essentially receives noodles/meat was not really acceptable. Nothing was done to rectify the delay (a discount or a freebie would have been nice, seeing as we were in here for nearly 2 hours). It was a good experience & it was cool seeing chifa in Montreal. I'd recommend the food if you haven't been before, but the service does leave something to be desired. I'd otherwise give it a 4 or 5, but the service dropped the review to a 3.
