Keung Kee specializes in authentic Chinese and Szechuan culinary traditions, focusing on bold spice profiles and traditional preparation techniques. The kitchen produces a variety of classic plates, featuring everything from stir-fried noodle dishes to fragrant meat preparations infused with high-quality peppercorns and dried chilis. Patrons encounter an environment prioritizing straightforward, functional service and efficient delivery of high-volume kitchen output. Each recipe emphasizes the balance of savory, spicy, and aromatic elements that define the regional heritage of this specific style. The menu highlights a commitment to accessible, flavor-forward cooking that remains grounded in functional, time-tested preparation methods. This establishment serves as a direct point of access for those seeking focused, regional-inspired flavor profiles delivered with consistency and technical precision in a minimalist and utilitarian setting.
Keung Kee is widely recognized as a go-to destination for authentic, old-school Cantonese cuisine in Montreal, offering generous portions and excellent value that keep patrons returning for years. While the atmosphere is unpretentious and the service style is fast and straightforward, experiences with the staff range from helpful and efficient to occasionally brusque. Diners frequently praise staples like the beef chow fun, roast duck, and fresh seafood, though some have noted inconsistencies in dish seasoning or occasional frustrations regarding tipping practices and billing. Despite mixed reports on service interactions and decor, the restaurant remains a beloved local favorite for those seeking a reliable, flavourful, and traditional dining experience.
I've been in Montreal this week for a conference at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, a very suitable & convenient conference venue. As you would expect, the Palais is surrounded by many hotels, restaurants & cafes, including a very busy Starbucks. But I was surprised to find that it is also right next to a lively mini-China-town that has a variety of Asian restaurants. Tonight I had dinner at Keung Kee, a Cantonese restaurant with a huge menu. After overcoming extreme'embarras du choix' I ordered #193, braised Japanese tofu with eggplants in hot pot with minced pork & salted fish sauce. The braised tofu had a very delicate taste & texture, I had never had anything like that. I've looked around on the internet & found various names & recipes for braised tofu, but nothing like the Japanese-Cantonese fusion dish that I've had tonight at Keung Kee.
Best salt-&-pepper tofu in the area. Go for the food, ignore the complaints about the service. It's direct & prompt. No frills service... but all the food I've had was fantastic.
Got number 114 Tofu, chicken, dried fish with rice for 13.50$.
It was tasteless, I tried to put Soja & Sriracha on it but I just couldn't finish it. Prices are low & service is quick though.
Jul 15, 2026
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This restaurant deserves better rating. We were so glad we went despite the low ratings. If you want authentic Chinese food, order the dishes listed on the wall in Chinese only. The eggplant & tofu, pork belly, & beef chow fun were all amazing!
They have the best fried rice I've ever had. Their other dishes such as general tao chicken, stuffed tofu or orange beef are also good, but the seafood fried rice is truly the star.
However, they use disposable plastic table cloth, which produces a lot of plastic waste.
I was in Montreal for work & got takeout from here after a long day. I got the stuffed shrimp with tofu, green peppers & eggplant with rice & it was delicious. Serving size was great & it lasted a couple meals. I also got the pork & century egg congee for breakfast the next day - also delicious with lots of pork & egg. I'm Cantonese/Toishanese & have been eating these dishes throughout my life - & these were great here. Highly recommend this place!
We ordered fried oysters & they were huge & fried to perfection with the Hong Kong style batter, light & crunchy, very delicious. We also had the stuffed shrimp paste 3 ways with tofu, eggplant & peppers in a black bean sauce. The portion of these dishes were quite substantial & we couldn't finish either. The prices were very reasonable given the quality & serving size. We will definitely be back again when we're in the area. Great experience.
This is the best, truly authentic Cantonese food experience I have found in Montreal. I had the Beef & Tofu Hot Pot (Ngau Lam Tofu Bo?) & it was perfect, rich sauce, lots of tender nuggets of beef & tofu, & heaps of gai-lan, ginger & onions. The service & atmosphere is exactly the vibe I expected from a traditional Chinese eatery where the food speaks for itself. I will be back again, & again, with friends. I can't wait!
This restaurant serves excellent Cantonese cuisine. The quality is just as good as you get in Toronto or Vancouver. We had gai lan choy vegetable, Mei Tsai ko rou, deep fried tofu salt & pepper style. On a previous visit we had excellent clams with black bean sauce, & eggplant-green pepper-tofu stuffed with chopped shrimp. Ambiance is humble, but I would go here for the food, not the surroundings.
