Welcome to Ethan restaurant, located on De La Gauchetiere West, in the heart of Montreal's Chinatown. You will be delighted to taste this delicious authentic Chinese food, where all the dishes cost less than $10! You can find a variety of delicious dishes, such pork, roast duck, the famous General Tao chicken, or the delicious noodle soup, prepared with honey BBQ pork. In short, the menu will suit all tastes and appetites!
Ethan restaurant is also well known by the locals, who appreciate not only its exquisite meal, but the speed and courtesy of the staff, which allows you to take time to eat your lunch, especially if you are on your lunch hour!
Come and try this unceremoniously friendly restaurant, for which you will remember as a feast of flavors!
Overall, Ethan comes across as a bustling Chinatown staple offering large portions, quick service, and affordable Cantonese comfort with favorites like roasted meats, barbecue pork, duck, dumplings, and dim sum. The menu is praised for value and reliability, with many diners enjoying generous plates and fast turnover, and some hits like congee, red bean ice dessert, and other dishes that evoke a Hong Kong vibe. However, experiences vary: some meat dishes can be dry or underseasoned, dim sum skins can be too thick, and a few visits note inconsistent quality across dishes. Service is described as friendly and efficient at times, but there are reports of rushed or pressured tipping and some negative incidents that left a few patrons reluctant to return. Despite these uneven moments, the restaurant remains a popular affordable option for quick meals and big portions, with the caveat that quality and atmosphere can feel busy and informal.
They showcase some cheap deals in the window, but the serving sizes are small. The food is standard - not much flavour. & the service is all about cranking through customers quickly. I'd recommend other restaurants in Chinatown for better food & experience.
Malgré une soirée bien chargée dans le restaurant avec beaucoup de monde le serveur nous a accueilli & à tout fait pour nous placer rapidement. La nourriture était bonne avec un rapport qualité/prix très bien. Certes la salle est bruyante mais c est compréhensible au vu du nombre de clients
It's fine. I'm visiting from Toronto & this place is just ok! It's a nice old school cantonse roast meat & rice restaurant vibes but the food could be better.
This is my go to place in Chinatown. Food is very decent & affordable. Don't expect anything gourmet, I've seen some really bad reviews but must be from tourists thinking they are going to the Ritz Carlton. It's Chinatown folks, it's good & inexpensive!
Aug 10, 2025
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Food was good, & our server was great. The price was good, choose individual portions we fed 4 of us for under $50 with tip!
The restaurant is meh, old dirty (ish) but I expect that in an old downtown Chinese restaurant. I would definitely eat here again.
Ate there several times recently. Food was good & inexpensive. Lots of negative comments about the service but they are very busy so, don't expect to be treated like a king, especially when the prices are low. I personally don't pay much attention to that. It's a very good Cantonese style fast & affordable restaurant. Just eat, pay & goodbye, no problem.
Good food for good prices! Service was excellent. We came at a pretty busy time- & despite that, we were seated quickly. Food comes very quickly, compared to other restaurants with menus as large as theirs. I like this place for dining in, & takeout. Good spot to check out!
