Resto-bar à vins et tapas indo-malaisien avec une cuisine sans gluten et des vins et cocktails uniques. Indo-Malay wine and tapas resto-bar with a gluten-free kitchen and unique wines and cocktails.
Krapow draws praise for flavorful, well balanced dishes that capture authentic Southeast Asian flavors, with beef krapow and beef rendang among the standout favorites and soups like laksa and tom kha gai earning high marks for aroma and depth. Spice levels are generally well balanced and adaptable, with many diners appreciating that heat can be adjusted, though some dishes may be spicy for sensitive palates. Gluten free options are widely available, and several reviews note that the food is safe for celiacs, with vegetarian and vegan choices regularly highlighted. The atmosphere is described as intimate and lively, often with friendly service, but the space is small and seating can feel crowded; practical concerns include cold drafts near the door, limited back supporting chairs, and slippery floors. Prices are seen as reasonable with generous portions that can provide multiple meals, though a few comments mention a small menu and occasional issues such as miscalculated tips when paying by card.
FOOD: Good variety of menu, GF options. Heat level not intense, but food flavours are fresh & balanced.
SERVICE: Friendly & attentive dine in experience. Though small, there is no feeling of being pressured to eat & go.
ATMOSPHERE: Clean with a limited number of tables & counter. Dining area does feel crowded though not really meant for long leisurely dining. Certainly comfortable & adequate for conversation & enjoyable meal. Open kitchen, you are able to see the cooks at work. Bathrooms clean with sink outside toilet room. Very nice independent restaurant in the neighbourhood!
Kudos to owner & team. The resto is tastefully decorated giving off a street vibe. Friendly service/staff & the food was hallucinating. What a celebration for your taste buds!!!!
Make sure to accompany your meal with one of their rice beers to complete your experience!!!
- Beef Krapow (delicious Thai dish made with ground beef, holy basil/krapow, garlic, & chili, all served with a mound of their signature rice, & topped with a fried egg )
- Beef Rendang (Indo-Malay dish of tender, savory beef flavored with shallots, lemongrass, garlic, chili, tamarind, & coconut milk, served with a mound of coconut lemon rice, fried shallots, & delicate pickled daikon slices
Attente un peu longue, mais bon un vendredi soir ça se comprend. Carte courte & efficace. J'ai pris le boeuf krapow & c'était un régal !! J'ai goûté aussi le poulet & c'était à tomber ar terre.
Les plats sont copieux, définitivement je vais y retourner !
Honestly enough can't be said about @krapow.ca located in the heart of Montreal. This unassuming spot in one of Montreal hottest neighbourhoods has been serving up delicious Thai food now for 5 delicious years. I'm just so upset at myself it took me this long to come visite!
I have to start off with one of the stars of the show the Laksa. Absolutely show stopper of a soup, can't remember the last time I've had such amazing depth of flavour in a broth. Truly beautiful balance between savory, heat & umami. A elite move if u wanna take this dish to the next level in my opinion is to add the Sambal Belacan Chicken on top. It adds a layer of crunch & texture overall to the dish that to be really adds. You can also add anyone of their 3 in house Sambals to it, all were just amazing. The noodles had amazing bounce to them, the toppings all perfectly curated. Honestly a 10/10 dish, FOODGASMIC💦 to say the least! & I like to add, everything they have is gluten free!
Next we have the Beef Rendang, origins now focusing on Indonesia & boy this dish really transported me there! It's was so flavour packed full of Spices & herbs, slowly cooked for hours & hours that the meat just feel apart in yoyr mouth. Honestly I can't believe I've only ever had this dish 3 times in my life & this time had to have been my favorite tbh. This rich, sweet & savoury Stew is just what I needed.
Last but not least we have the famous beef Krapow for what they are famous for. Honestly I've only ever had this dish made with pork so I was wondering what the difference flavour notes & textures might be. Truthfully, really pleasantly surprised. Not to much heat which was a little odd because normally every time I've had this dish it really just burns your face off. But I guess they have to keep it a little calmer for the whities LOL. But again really well balanced dish especially with the fried egg on top it really lends a richness to the entire meal you break it up & eat it all together really well done. My only thing if I were to give anything to improve or add to this dish definitely a little bit of heat, & cripier beef, but still 11/10!
Jul 26, 2025
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See the food? ABSOLUTELY BODIED IT. My wife loved the hell out of the faux meat krapow & I couldn't agree more. I got the beef rendang while her mom got the papaya salad. & YUMMERS. Also, the lady working here is super helpful too. She even went & helped us with parking in the area since we're not local. Amazing place will definitely come again for out next visit.
This is such a cute little spot tucked away off the main street. While a limited menu, what they do, they do very well. Great little spot for lunch if you are in the area.
J'y ai passer manger avec des ami(e)s aujourd'hui pis la fraicheur est extraordinaire, ce repas etait tellement trop bon & frais que j'en ai vider completement mon assiette tellement que c'etait trop delicieux. Tres bien recu & vous avez gagner un client car je reviendrais avec tres grand plaisir 👍👍
