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 lively Peruvian Chinese fusion that many guests find flavorful, creative, and engaging, with an open kitchen that lets diners watch the chefs at work. The menu is built for sharing, delivering a mix of ceviche, anticuchos, lomo saltado, dumplings, and chow mein, paired with crafted cocktails and attentive service that keeps the atmosphere welcoming. The vibes are described as cozy and buzz worthy, a stylish spot suited for date nights, gatherings, or pre show bites, with friendly staff adding to a warm experience. Some reviews mention that portions can be modest for the price and a few dishes could be spicier or more balanced, yet the overall impression centers on high quality ingredients, thoughtful execution, and a memorable, enjoyable dining journey.
Bon service & super belle ambiance. La cuisine est très bonne aussi même si ce n'est pas typiquement péruvien. Ça respecte quand ce qui est annoncé comme étant de la nourriture fusion.
Dec 18, 2025
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A neon lit lama welcomes you into this cozy South American fusion restaurant. The chef looked out over the flaming stove to welcome us in. The atmosphere is cozy, the Latin music is smooth & a variety of interesting people sit at the counter or in booths along the back windows. Very friendly & helpful staff. The food seems be a mixture of Peruvian, Asian & other inspiration. Nice variety of share dishes, reasonable drinks menu. Nice place for a low key dinner with friends.
Un super restaurant, mais j'avoue avoir été un peu déçu cette fois-ci. Ce restaurant qui était mon préféré de tous, semble en avoir perdu un peu.
Service: Les serveurs étaient vraiment gentils, mais nous avons pris peine de spécifier que nous voulions les entrées &''repas principaux'' en même temps. Ils sont tes tapas à partager. Nous avons reçu l'entrée en premier. Après 5 min, je demande si le reste arrive bientôt. L'on me dit''oui oui ça s'envient. Certaines choses prennent plus de temps à préparer''. Je sais bien, comme tout restaurant… Finalement les 3 assiettes sont arrivés à 15 min d'intervalle au total. Pas la fin du monde, mais bon. Au moins gardez-les de côté au frais ou au chaud selon l'assiette.. Je me sentais aussi un peu à l'abandon. Le resto n'était pas plein.
Le menu: il est rendu vraiment plus petit. Avant je me perdais dans les choix & devais faire un choix difficile. Maintenant, on me dit''non le menu est comme avant juste plus compressé''. Je demande au sujet de 3 repas que j'aimais & l'on me dit''ah non ceux-là n'y sont plus…'' De plus, il s'agît d'un resto Peruvian fusion asiatique, & il y a 2 plats quebecois. Donc les choix s'y font plus court qu'avant.
Le pourboire: À la fin, le pourboire demandé est de 18%,20%,22%. Je demande poliement pourquoi ils ne montrent pas l'option 15%. Elle semblait toute surprise de ne pas avoir minimum 18%. Rien de méchant, selon-moi 18% se doit d'être un super service. Si c'etait de moi, j'aurais donné 12% car c'était moins que le minimum le service. Mais j'ai tout de même donné 15%!
Service quand même ok.
Les Assiettes: la ceviche je lui donne encore 10/10, le saumon en bouchées avait encore la peau en dessous. Ok pour un saumon entier, mais en bouchées je trouve cela moyen. Bon, je fais mon''difficile''. Pour le riz frit avec poulet. Très bon. Les morceaux de poulets un peu gros & sec comparativement à mon souvenir où il était un délice & où on en voulait d'avantage.
Pour un resto que je mettais dans mes priorités, a un peu baissé de rang. En espérant qu'ils révisent les choix de repas!
J'y retournerais assurément, mais avec moins d'attentes.
Sep 8, 2025
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Traditionally, Chifa is a fusion restaurant resulting of the Chinese immigrants living in Peru & characterized by the small minimalist style & the huge portions served. Now part of the peruvien traditional food.
This concept has been brought to Montreal & that's make the difference between the other many Peruvian restaurants in town.
Style & decorations are mimic of a traditional peruvien chifa restaurant but fancier.
Food os not served in huge portions neither but, as peruvien myself, I was surprised by the taste, flavours & quality of dishes. We ordered like 4 different items from the menu & none of them was disappointed, on the contrary, we were very pleased & happy of this discovery. So price is justified.
Take a time to observe the kitchen & the chefs working on it through the big glass behind it, is a must see experience.
They have Inca Kola, a must with chifa food.
They have some other diches in the menu not typical of a chifa restaurant but nevertheless are very welcome, like the lucuma ice cream & pisco sour.
Service is there, good & friendly enough to feel treated. They have a terrace outside also to enjoy the summer season.
*review updated after 2 years & still the same. Keep the high standards!
Une excellente découverte de cuisine péruvienne fusion chinoise ! Le poisson était d'une fraîcheur remarquable, parfaitement préparé. Le filet mignon était tendre, bien cuit & plein de saveurs. Le service était attentionné & l'ambiance chaleureuse a complété une expérience mémorable!!
A delightful fusion of flavors!
This restaurant beautifully blends Peruvian cuisine with subtle Chinese influences, creating a unique & flavorful dining experience. The dishes were well-balanced, rich in taste, & the service was warm & attentive Jeremy was a great host & gave us the right advices.
A must-try for those who enjoy creative culinary twists
Visiting Montreal for the weekend we were looking for something a bit different from the many delicious bistros etc. Chifa came up.
Close to our hotel we arrived before 9 pm & sat at the bar. The staff were welcoming & informative.
The play list was Cuban, the menu a fusion of Peruvian & Asian.
The empanadas were excellent, the shrimp also very tasty.
The Chi Jau Kaï Chicken was fantastic - served with rice which we paired with the market vegetables.
The Pastel Cholco was deliciously decadent.
The choice of rum made for a difficult decision.
A gem.
Mar 31, 2025
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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!
La cuisine fusion Chine & perou du chifa est bien équilibré, bon canard ,lomo saltado & entrées bien faites ,style tapas , bon pisco sour, vins un peu cher mais collection privée
Belle découverte à Montréal, nourriture fusion sino péruvienne. C'est un niveau plus élevé que les Chifas que l'on retrouve à Lima. Une belle expérience dans son ensemble
