Jiao, is a dim sum restaurant-bar concept in Old Montreal. It will offer dumplings, bao (Chinese) buns and seafood dim sum in different ways. Beautiful large lanterns and a u-shaped central bar provide a great ambiance to eat or have a drink.
JIAO DIM SUM BAR comes across as a lively Montreal spot with a bar vibe, great music and a vibe that works for groups or a date night. The service is frequently praised for speed and friendliness, though a few reviews mention slower moments during busy times and occasional miscommunications. The food earns broad admiration for flavor and freshness, with many dishes described as tasty and enjoyable, while others note inconsistency and some items being overly salty or not meeting expectations, and some diners feel the menu tilts toward a Westernized style. The cocktail program is a standout for many guests, delivering well balanced and creative drinks that complement the lively setting. Ambiance, energy and overall experience are repeatedly highlighted as positives, while a minority of patrons express frustration with price, portion size or specific dishes. As a result, JIAO DIM SUM BAR remains a popular choice for a night out in Montreal, with strong praise for vibe and drinks but mixed opinions on food value and consistency.
super restaurant , la nourriture était excellente & les drinks maison vraiment bon! une belle découverte à Montréal. Le service était amicale & serviable.
Dec 11, 2025
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Absolutely amazing experience! ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
The service was quick, friendly, & super attentive. The food was delicious from start to finish, & every dish came out fresh & full of flavor. The cocktails were on point-well-balanced & so good I could've had another round. The whole vibe of the place is just perfect: fun, welcoming, & a great spot to enjoy a night out. Highly recommend!
If u r a tourist, doesn't care much about authentic Chinese food, cares more about chilling at a bar over overpriced food, fine.
But as a Chinese who cares about food, it would be stupid to EAT there again. I have no issue with it's service & environment. While for the food, it's basically a westernized bar serving FAKE Chinese dishes. To make the matter worse, it's stupidly overpriced & tasting boring. 3 chicken wings costed 27$ + tax & NO rice ! How lucrative is that? & want rice? Sure, 5$ a tiny bowl! How about other things? Yea, 4 fried dumplings for $20 🤯I've been to countless bars serving foods, but rarely had I had foods so overpriced in such places.
Went there with my friends for a birthday dinner. Everyone was happy with the food they got & personaly I think the food was amazing! It wasn't super busy because I think we went too early, but for us it was perfect since we could hear each other talk & didn't have to scream! Will go back for sure
Have been wanting to go here forever & I am quite disappointed.
To start off we got there at 8:15 & it was completely empty, I later came to the conclusion that it only got busy the later it got.
We got sat at the only secluded spot in the restaurant.
We all got plates to share. We ordered the fried calamari, chinatown crispy shrimp, edamame, beef gyoza, beef & broccoli, chicken wings & the filet mignon chow mein. Everything was very hit or miss.
The fried calamari tasted like fish with a super thick coat of batter. It just did not taste like squid at all. The shrimp also had the exact same taste, I find. The beef & broccoli was good, alongside the chicken wings & edamame which were amazing. The beef gyoza was meh. The filet mignon chow mein could've been good, but the meat tasted extremely strange.
It got busier & busier as the night progressed. In terms of service, it was just ok.
Siamo stati a cena in 5, durante soggiorno a Montreal, ma abbiamo probabilmente sbagliato'target': locale più adatto per fare serata (si riempe dalle 10 pm in poi), meno se si vuole uscire a cena. Il personale è cortese.
Le Jiao définitivement un 5 stars !!!
Nous avons eu un super service de notre serveuse qui étais a l'affût de ce qui se passait sur notre table , les mets était délicieux, nos drink aussi ( merci d'avoir été demander pour un spécial drink au litchi il était parffff ! )
Super ambiance !
Se sera encore une soirée a mettre on repeat !
Jul 28, 2025
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The food sucked.. we ordered a couple dishes & the general Tao which what a lot of people order here was terrible. Even the table next to us returned it.
The service was terrible. Maybe our waitress was new but she didn't know anything about the menu & made mistakes on our order..
Also the terrace to sit outside seats like less than 6 people, so good luck siting outside
Dropped 200 bucks & left with a stomach ache definitely not coming back.
La nourriture est bonne mais les installations font dures. Banquette croche non confortable, des toiles d'araignées imposantes dans la fenêtre, 1 pouce de vieille poussière en arrière de la TV, une serveuse qui semble avoir no clue de son menu ou vin qu'elle propose. Thank god la bouffe etait bonne mais ca ne donne pas le gout d'y retourner malheureusement.
Ca fait instagram sur les photos mais c'est pas entretenu. Plus tappe a l'oeil que d'autre chose.
