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 regarded as a staple for authentic Cantonese cuisine in Montreal, praised for its generous portion sizes, fresh seafood, and consistent flavor profiles. Many diners appreciate the extensive menu featuring traditional favorites like beef chow fun, roasted meats, and various hot pot dishes, often noting that the restaurant offers excellent value for the price. While the establishment is frequently busy and maintains a casual, unpretentious atmosphere, experiences with service can be inconsistent, ranging from efficient and prompt to occasionally abrupt. Although some patrons express frustration regarding tipping expectations or variable service interactions, the majority of visitors continue to return for the reliable food quality and the nostalgic, old school dining experience that has made the restaurant a long standing local institution.
Dived into this place for lunch as it was busy & torrential rain outside meant didn't want to shop around. Then saw the reviews... Ouch! Dim Sum A for 2 people was good, lots of it, left full. The staff just looked so miserable, like this was the last place on earth they wanted to be, which was a shame. Otherwise, no problems.
La comida china nunca falla. Es sabrosa, abundante y casi siempre económica. Este restaurante TE OBLIGA a dejar propina. Me resulta incómodo, pero no tuve otra opción que darle lo que me pidió.
Food were So freaking good! The guy looked after us is super nice & welcoming, I'm guessing he's the owner or at least a member of the owners family. We will 100% be back!
The prices & the fast service are the strongest points of this restaurant, but also the food that is very fresh & the portions are very generous. A good location for a lunch/dinner in chinatown saving money. Toilets could be more clean & the tip is compulsory (at least 12%). Service polite & fast.
I haven't eaten here in over a decade since moving to Toronto, but still one of the best Chinese restaurants in Montreal - as is evident by being packed on a Wednesday night. Lots of vegetarian options!
Not recommended - there are ample other choices nearby. This is our genuine experience if you do want an honest review. First impressions were dreadful; we entered into a full restaurant (which is often a good sign) & headed a few steps to a vacant table by the window but within seconds got shouted at by a female who literally (throwing her arms around) ordered us to the back & shouted the table in the front was for six people. We should have really exited at that point. She was so rude. The three of us were seated at the back, literally squeezed in, adjacent to a table of 12 they had put together. The condition of the restaurant was poor, it's not clean, the floors ripped seats, tables, even the staff - needs a real deep clean - we used plenty of hand sanitiser. They even give you plastic plates to eat from - literally those you get at a children's party - unbelievable. The male staff members who took our order were fine, & the food arrived very quickly, literally minutes. The food itself was ok to disappointing due to it being very salty & greasy. Please avoid at all costs the aubergine dish - the size of the aubergine pieces were ridiculous, we couldn't eat it, you would literally need a knife & fork. The portions of the food are generous, & their pricing is on the cheaper side (which aligns with the lower quality dished to customers). The final interesting bit was the bill. Due to the extremely rude women earlier on, I click on "no" for the tip. The girl at the till then asked if I was therefore going to pay by card & leave the 20% separately. I didn't honestly understand what she meant & the rude women from earlier then came over to explain the tip must be paid as its for the staff. I had endured enough of her & this restaurant by this point & to avoid causing a drama on our first visit to canada i decided it was easier to pay the minimum tip & leave as soon as I could. Note that on paying the tip I didn't receive any thanks at all. There are so many excellent alternatives nearby, do avoid this, unless you want poor service, an unclean environment,children party plates, salty food & being ordered that you must pay a tip, without any thanks at the end.
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!
