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Kan Bei

Chinatown
4.2$$
OPEN11:30 am - 9:30 pm
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Kan Bei Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ChineseGrill
Known for its fast service, this unassuming eatery offers traditional Sichuan dishes.

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Reviews for Kan Bei

Food
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on Google4.3 (900+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Reviews consistently praise Kan Bei for authentic Sichuan flavors, bold heat, generous portions, and quick service, with many calling it the best Chinese restaurant in Montreal and noting freshness and reliability over years. Dishes frequently highlighted include mapo tofu, boiled fish in chili oil, twice cooked pork, spicy cumin lamb, kung pao, and crispy noodles with shrimp, and other favorites such as garlic fried ribs and cabbage, while a few items were described as overly oily, bland, or overly sweet with some texture or salt balance concerns. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere as warm and inviting, though some diners find the space sparse, the lighting chilly, the tables cheap, or the kitchen noise audible. Location notes include proximity to Centre Bell and a newer Peel Street location, with reviewers saying portions and price offer good value even if some find it a bit pricey for the amount. Overall Kan Bei comes across as a reliable, flavorful spot for authentic Chinese cuisine, popular with regulars and groups, delivering strong dishes and consistent quality amid occasional menu inconsistencies.
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Kanbei restaurant is absolutely authentic! The flavors are bold, spicy, & well-balanced-not overly greasy. The dishes are generously portioned & served quickly. The mapo tofu, boiled fish in chili oil, & twice-cooked pork were especially delicious. Friendly service & reasonable prices. Highly recommended for anyone who loves real Sichuan cuisine!

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Kan Bei is a fantastic spot for authentic & flavorful Chinese food! The portions are generous, the presentation is beautiful, & the taste is absolutely delicious. We tried the crispy noodles with shrimp & vegetables - the shrimp were fresh & juicy, the veggies perfectly cooked, & the sauce tied everything together with amazing flavor & texture.

We also had the Kung Pao-style dish with rice, & it was packed with flavor - tender bites, crunchy peanuts, & just the right balance of sweet & spicy. Every bite felt fresh & satisfying.

The service was friendly & quick, & the atmosphere is warm & inviting, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Definitely one of the best spots in the area for authentic Chinese cuisine.

Sep 11, 2025
on Google

Fantastic authentic Chinese restaurant! I have been coming frequently & the taste is great! I haven't been living in Montreal for 6 years & the taste is still as good as it used to be! Thank you very much! ❤?❤?❤?

Aug 1, 2025
on Google

Amazing Chinese restaurant! Great service & authentic dishes. Loved everything I ordered & the portion is quite large. What I ordered could easily feed two! Will certainly be back next time I am in Montreal!

Nov 12, 2024
on Google
4.0

Came to Montreal on holidays but craving for Chinese food. The Sichuan dishes here lack of Mala flavor (numbing & spicy flavor) but I guess it's adapted to local taste. Although not completed satisfied, it did give some sort of comfort to my cravings. Service here is slow & not excellent. Also they have two types of La Zi Ji ( spicy chili chicken) which I haven't never seen in any restaurants, one with bones & the other without bones. The one without bones is actually not authentic at all, it's just fried chicken with some chills, more catered for westerns. The one with bones? My advice is not to have La Zi Ji with bones as most authentic La Zi Ji dishes don't come with bones.

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

The Hot & Sour soup & the Mapo Tofu were beyond delicious. Extremely flavorful. The mapo felt like authentic shanghainese style. The dan dan noodles were also delicious but needed time to soak the sauce up.

Oct 15, 2024
on Google

Authentic Chinese food & very good service!

Sep 20, 2024
on Google

Service is fast & efficient. The food is amazing! It feels very authentic, well presented with a lot of flavour! The portion size is decent, I really don't have anything negative to say about this restaurant. I had a great experience eating there & it wasn't very expensive.

Aug 19, 2024
on Google