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.
The food was amazing! Best Peruvian restaurant I've been to yet. It's a small place & is often busy so if you can make a reservation before going so you won't have to wait in line. The atmosphere makes it perfect for a night out with friends or for a date night. The service was excellent everyone was super nice & friendly.
May 13, 2024
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Chaque fois, c'est un voyage gastronomique au Pérou sans faille! Le staff est jovial, les assiettes savoureuses! C'est mon incontournable du centre-ville! Il faut vraiment goûter à leur pisco ;)
We had a very fun Saturday evening. We were greeted with warmth & hospitality at Chifa & the service continue to be excellent with our very charming waiter too. Drinks were excellent. (Purple Dragon & El Sensual were our favourites). Food was ok, but we particularly liked the duck dish & the salmon ceviche. The egg roll was very average for the price & the bao bun although good at 17$ for one is a bit absurd. Nevertheless, if you're looking for a fun evening with friends, don't hesitate to book here. You'll be pleased.
May 5, 2024
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A must try- highly recommended spot for great quality tapas of Chinese-Peruvian fusion food. Amazing service, the staff was very friendly! Thank you to the manager, for the special attention! The drinks were great, but the maracuya sour was perfect! Best quality all around! Thank you for a great experience! Definitely coming back soon! 👌🏼
Walked by this vibing Peruvian fusion resto & thought I should give it a taste. I started off with the : -Chicha morada cocktail: Purple corn syrup, lime juice, soda. Punchy tartness that's pretty to look at. A touch of soda so it's not overwhelmingly fizzy. A good upgrade on a fizzy lemonade -Sui Mai : doused in a soy chili sauce with green onions this salty pleasure did not disappoint. I halved the sui mai to sop up the delicious salty sauce & buried those flavorful wonders in my mouth. Full of shrimp & pork- they were flavorful even without that salty soy goodness. -Fritti calamari: oh man. I don't even know what to say. So light yet crunchy & moist. Cooked to perfection. Didn't even need the sesame tahini garlic tasting sauce- although that sauce. I would have slathered that all over a shawarma..... if I was eating a shawarma. I ended up eating both items individually as they were sooo good. Also good together but I felt that eating the calamari separately from the sauce I could really enjoy the individual flavors & savour all it had to offer. But as hubby says to me all the time "you gotta eat it when it's hot". It looses a bit of its crunchy texture as it cools down. - Wonton soup: was an order put through because I was feeling a bit under the weather. Pretty bland to be frank, even when I added the remnants of my sui mai soy sauce. The two wontons were a bit too big with the the filling minimal compared to the noodle wrapping. Would not order this one again. Overall I'd come back to try some of the peruvian dishes
Very nice experience! Cocktails are so original & delicious, the food is to die for & we tried almost everything on the menu, the ambiance is fantastic (the music playlist is so good) & the price is very reasonable! The sauces in each meal where so delicious & we would have licked the plate. Honnestly it was overall delicious & a fun night! Will come back.
Apr 14, 2024
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Chifa is a mandatory Montreal pit stop. Nothing like it in town. Been there many times. The food is original & delicious. The chefs are always looking to invent & improve. The charming front-of-the-house team knows how to turn visitors into friends. & the ambience provides escapism. Miraculously, it works for intimate dinners & for having fun with small groups. Bar Pelicano is next door downstairs to keep the night going.
I am in a restaurant business went in a date to Chifa, the food ( the main dish & dessert)were very good but the portions were small compared to the price , the gin ginger was perfect , the white rice was a bit under cooked , the service both the serveuse were very nice & welcoming over all the experience was amazing will come back for sure
Superbe expérience 4 étoiles +.Ambiance & service chaleureux! N'hésitez pas à questionner pour découvrir les belles spécialités.Un vrai voyage culinaire, chaque plat est une petite merveille à découvrir ! Nous allons y retourner pour sûr 🙂 Un beau plus : les cocktails,mais surtout les Moktails, délicieux
