Reviewers consistently praise Kan Bei for fresh, flavorful Sichuan dishes and generous portions, with highlights such as mapo tofu, fish soup, green beans with pork, twice cooked pork, dan dan noodles, and crispy noodles with shrimp, all offering bold, well balanced flavors that feel authentic and not overly greasy; the menu and lunch specials are well received, and service is repeatedly described as friendly, efficient and quick, contributing to a warm, lively downtown dining atmosphere that many call among the best Chinese options in Montreal; while a few diners mention smaller plate sizes compared to expectations, occasional oiliness or sweetness in some dishes, and occasional lunch service hiccups, the overall sentiment is strongly positive and there are frequent intentions to return and to recommend Kan Bei.
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.
I've known this place since its previous location on Clark street, this new location is very cool & spacious! The food is always a hit when I come here (they have the BEST poached fish in hot chili soup I've ever had). I've come here with groups (7-8) as well as just three people, & we've always been super satisfied. 100% would recommend!
Excellent food, good service, lovely kind people. We really enjoyed coming to this place..! If we come back to Montreal you will be seeing us again 😊..! Thank you..!
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
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The sautéed cabbage is the best I have ever tasted when dining at a northern chinese restaurant. The salty,sweet,spicy, & sour flavors were perfectly balanced.
We ate at this restaurant three times already & it has been consistently good!
We ordered spicy cold tofu, sautéed cabbage, green beans with pork, beef chow mein with black bean sauce, spicy deep fried chicken.
Highly recommend trying this restaurant. We will be back when we come to Montreal again.
We were searching around the area to eat, & suddenly we saw this place on google maps, & we gave it a try. This is our second time in this restaurant & it is AMAZING. The quality, the service, the food is fricking amazing. For me, it is one of the best chinese foods ever tried, we come from Spain & this place is AMAZING
Great food! Ordered the Sweet Sour Soup, 5/5, Dumplings in Peanut Sauce 4/5, Salt & Pepper Calmar 5/5, Singapour Noodles 5/5 & the Chow Fun in Black Bean Sauce 4.5/5. Our fresh from the Wok dishes were piping hot, with the perfect'Wok Hey'! We can see the kitchen while passing & the sound of the fire under the wok was music to my ears...The service is efficient, atmosphere agreable & the final tag very reasonable. We will be back assuredly & will try several other specialties....they looked delicious on other tables! Next time...
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Kanbai is a pleasant surprise, delicious dishes & great variety, very competitives prices. The service it's very good , never had to wait too much. The new location near peel is much appreciated & there's a beautiful atmosphere.
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My favourite chinese restaurant in Montreal. Had a lot of beautiful memories with this restaurant. I used to order over 30 dishes from them for my party. Fabulous services. Missed them a lot after move out of QC.
Food was very good, better quality than several places I've been to. Good service, the general Tau chicken was a great big portion, not just 5 or 6 pieces with a pile of rice & the wonton soup was just what wonton soup should be. Yum! Good service, nice place, affordable.
