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 memorable Peruvian Chinese fusion experience in Montreal, characterized by a vibrant, cozy atmosphere and an open kitchen where guests can observe the preparation of fresh, flavorful dishes. Many guests praise the creative menu, highlighting standout items like the lomo saltado, ceviche, and the corn cheesecake dessert, which is frequently described as a must try. While some diners mention that portions are modest and prices reflect a higher-end experience, the quality of the food and the craft cocktails are consistently noted. The service is often highlighted for being friendly and knowledgeable, contributing to a welcoming environment that makes the restaurant a popular choice for dates, celebrations, and gatherings with friends.
This place was the best part of our trip to Montreal! Excellent flavors in the food, drinks were delicious as well. Would highly recommend stopping in here!
Genuinely incredible find. I had the Purple Dragon cocktail (9.5/10), the chicken & pineapple sauce dish (9/10), & the corn cake dessert (100000000/10). Some of the best food I've ever had, & for dirt cheap. Can't recommend anything better. Staff was incredibly nice & the seat from the bar was fun & atmospheric. The bartender with arm tattoos & the waitress were both kind & personable, & made some incredible recommendations. The waitress made a recommendation for a drink that ended up not being to my friends taste, & she was quick to offer a replacement on the house. Please stop by if you're in the area.
The artistry of the food was amazing, & the vibe of the restaurant hit all the right spots. The food, however, fell a bit flat. The dishes were too heavy on soy sauce (Siu mai dumplings) & the ceviche was to lemony, & the other flavours were overpowered by it. The scallops looked amazing, but once again the taste wasn't as good as the look of it. The dragon fruit drink was delicious, as was the cafecito. I'd definitely come back for the drinks & the vibe, but not necessarily for the food which looks amazing, but tastes only ok.
May 26, 2025
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Excellent resto péruvien. Nourriture excellente, très belle présentation & ingrédients frais. Assie au comptoir on voit la préparation & c est cuisiné devant nous. Extrêmement propre 5*.
Les serveurs & cuisiniers sont super. Souriant, belles explications & ce sont des passionnés. L'entrée 4 brochettes sublime. Boeuf tomates wow. Assiette fruit de mer très bon mais c est frit & sur frites. Je regrette pas de l avoir essayé, mais j ai vu plusieurs plats préparés devant nous & la prochaine je y aller plus avec canard. Le resto est petit & seulement 6 tables banquettes qui sont pour les groupe de 3 ou 4. Sinon c est face à la fenêtre ou face aux cuisiniers que je recommande. Drinks très bon. Serveurs & cuisiniers 5*. C est un concept qui on partage les plats si on le désire & wow on goûte bcp de choses.
Went here for dinner & drinks. The service is super nice here & especially if you live in BRIX because you get a small discount. The ambiance is really nice & it feels like a date night place. Highly recommend to make a reservation beforehand as table seats go by quickly. Overall would highly recommend!
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!
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Notre expérience au ChiFa a été un mélange de points forts & de points faibles. Bien que les plats soient annoncés comme étant facilement partageables, nous avons trouvé que les portions ne correspondaient pas vraiment à cette description. Cela dit, les plats étaient bien exécutés & savoureux. Un moment plutôt amusant (& légèrement frustrant) s'est produit lorsque nous avons demandé des couteaux à viande, & la réponse a été : "C'est tout ce que vous avez". Ce qui était encore plus surprenant, c'est qu'ils semblaient mieux équipés en couverts pour les desserts que pour les plats principaux. L'ambiance est intéressante & moderne, mais je ne pense pas que ce soit un endroit idéal pour les familles avec de jeunes enfants, les personnes à mobilité réduite ou les aînés, car les stations de repas surélevées pourraient poser un défi. Malgré une équipe qui semblait bien s'entendre & être en nombre suffisant, le service était lent & parfois désorganisé, ce qui a laissé une impression mitigée. Cependant, rien à redire sur les cocktails : ils étaient parfaitement exécutés . Une adresse à essayer pour son ambiance & ses drinks, mais avec des attentes mesurées pour le reste.
How many times can one waiter forget your order? Apparently every single time. I understand working under pressure at peak hours, but forgetting to punch an order every time it's passed to you is a red flag. Fogot our drinks, forgot our food, even forgot that we asked to pay. Food was decent with fair portions.
Great food & cool vibe! A bit disappointed that we were seated at the bar without having been told that upon reservation. When we asked for a table, we were told they were for 3+ people (even though we saw some tables that only had two people). A bit disappointed, but food & drinks & vibe were great!
