Ethan propose une exploration rigoureuse des traditions culinaires du Sichuan à travers un menu défini par des profils d'épices audacieux et des techniques régionales authentiques. Les convives découvrent des plats signatures intégrant des grains de poivre engourdissants, des huiles pimentées vibrantes et des protéines méticuleusement préparées qui caractérisent ce style distinct de cuisine chinoise. La cuisine se concentre sur l'équilibre entre la chaleur et la complexité des saveurs, utilisant des ingrédients aromatiques pour rehausser les préparations asiatiques classiques. Chaque assiette reflète une adhérence stricte aux méthodes d'assaisonnement traditionnelles, garantissant que le profil signature de la gastronomie reste intact. L'environnement facilite une attention directe portée aux plats, privilégiant l'intensité des profils gustatifs sur les distractions esthétiques superflues. Cet établissement constitue une destination délibérée pour ceux qui recherchent une approche sincère et sans compromis des nuances du Sichuan.
Restaurant Ethan est reconnu dans le quartier chinois de Montréal pour son vaste menu de cuisine cantonaise authentique, proposant des portions généreuses à des prix très abordables. Si de nombreux visiteurs apprécient la rapidité du service, l'ambiance décontractée et le bon rapport qualité-prix, les avis demeurent partagés quant à l'expérience globale. Certains clients soulignent l'efficacité et la gentillesse du personnel, tandis que d'autres rapportent une qualité de nourriture inconstante et expriment leur mécontentement face à des pratiques de pourboire insistantes ou à un service parfois impoli. Bien que le cadre soit souvent décrit comme simple ou vieillissant, l'établissement demeure une destination prisée pour ceux qui recherchent une option pratique et économique pour déguster des plats classiques comme les dumplings, les viandes rôties ou le thé aux perles.
Great & tasty fried rice, excellent pork BBQ, very good duck, good general dishes but not General Tso's (regular). Fast service, kind & polite in the beginning, then you just need to pay & leave the table for the next one, that's it.
I was recommended by Little Red Book & tried the stir-fried beef noodles. The whole flavor is okay but super salty. Can't recommend this dish. The waitress is a bit indifferent.
We had an enjoyable dinner at Restaurant Ethan, a Chinese eatery located in Montreal's Chinatown. This restaurant is known for its authentic Cantonese cuisines, popular Peking Duck, Beef Fried Noodles, Sichuan dishes & Dim Sum. We ordered the Cantonese Chow Mein (crispy egg noodles topped with a stir-fry meat, seafood & vegetables in a savoury sauce) & Pan Fried Dumplings. Both dishes tasted delicious! They were generous with the portions & the price was reasonable.
I think that because of their vast menu not all of their dishes are their forte. Having come here multiple times, I can say that their Peking duck, soft rice rolls, satay beef fried noodles & milk tea are delicious. Don't bother ordering fruit flavoured bubble tea or pad Thai, it isn't the best they have.
Regarding the service, they have place for improvement. Recently, it's gotten better from past visits though so I think they're going in the right direction.
Delicious & fast food, it was busy with hightail turn over.
The pan fried pork dumplings, Xiao long boa & Cantonese Chow mein were great, my child ate a whole order of the rice noodle rolls which was super fresh.
This place is just incredible. High quality food, I went with four people & between us our 6 dishes came hot, top quality, & in under 10 minutes. The prices are absolutely insane - 18 fried dumplings for about $10, 10 spring rolls for $7 - SO good! I can't recommend this place more.
Visited this Chinese cantonese restaurant because we we searching for a place to warm up with some good hot soup. We ordered chicken corn soup & the beef soup with a side of crispy spring rolls:). Both were excellent! We also ordered the chicken fried rice, broccoli chicken, chow mein, we enjoyed all dishes the General taos chicken could have been crispier but it wasn't bad. Overall we had a nice experience. Ambiance was decent however the restroom could have used some attention. One staff member should be dedicated to this. Will visit again when in Montreal!
