Krapow se spécialise dans les saveurs audacieuses du sud-est asiatique, en mettant l'accent sur la complexité aromatique de la cuisine de rue thaïlandaise et des spécialités indonésiennes incontournables. Le menu se concentre sur le sauté au basilic sacré, offrant une chaleur fondamentale qui définit une grande partie de l'identité culinaire de l'établissement. Chaque plat intègre du piment frais, de l'ail et des aromates traditionnels pour assurer une représentation authentique des profils épicés régionaux. Au-delà des sautés centrés sur les protéines, la cuisine explore des techniques fusion qui équilibrent les notes d'umami savoureuses avec une subtile acidité. L'environnement demeure axé sur un service efficace et la livraison de recettes intenses aux épices prononcées dans un cadre décontracté et fonctionnel. La sélection rigoureuse de classiques régionaux souligne l'intensité brute et authentique des méthodes de cuisson traditionnelles pratiquées en Indonésie et en Thaïlande.
Krapow est largement reconnu pour sa cuisine sud-est asiatique savoureuse et authentique, le bœuf krapow, le rendang et le laksa étant fréquemment cités comme des plats incontournables. La clientèle apprécie particulièrement le fait que le menu soit entièrement sans gluten et propose des options végétaliennes originales, faisant de cet établissement une destination prisée pour les personnes ayant des restrictions alimentaires. Bien que le restaurant soit souvent décrit comme un lieu chaleureux et charmant offrant un service exceptionnel et attentionné, certains clients soulignent que l'espace est restreint et que les sièges manquent parfois de confort. Malgré quelques remarques sur la taille des portions, l'avis général demeure extrêmement positif, mettant en avant la fraîcheur et l'équilibre des saveurs dans une expérience culinaire de qualité qui incite à la fidélité.
Really good! The curry laksa is the best Asian soup I've had in the city, the coconut flavour really comes through. I wish they added a bit more protein or something other than noodles to it though. Also have tried the larb, but the portions is comically small, especially in comparison to the rice they give you. For the price, they could definitely afford to give you a bit more of the actual protein, else the meal is like 80% rice. It's nice they have vegan options that are unique.
Wow this place is amazing. The flavours are incredible. Lots of GF for celiac girlies. Please go here it's unreal. We had the krapow & rendang, both 10/10.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the food!! It's flavourful, well-balanced & is not overwhelming. Since I do not eat spice so I was a bit apprehensive when all of their dishes are marked spicy. The wait staff who forwarded outstanding service to us assured me that the food's spicy level is well-tolerated & she was absolutely correct. The flavour of the food is extremely delicious with just the right amount of spiciness. I have been to Satu Lagi, another Indonesian/Malaysian Southeastern Asian restaurant area & we love the food there too but I find the food at Krapaw to be more down to earth, authentic & wholesome without everything coconut. I love coconut & its flavour, don't get me wrong but when you have every dish being coconut based, it gets old a bit after a while. & I am thrilled to find Krapaw's chefs being able to create dishes with variety of ingredients. & we are very grateful for the patience of the wait staff who was able to explain the dish to us as well as customizing the vegetarian dish the Lodey to include meat for my children. The soup is absolutely delicious with its addition of fried tofu, an ingredient that I never knew can exist in tumeric & cumin soup. Another thing to check out at this restaurant is the earrings on sale that are handcrafted by the owner's daughter as the wait staff mentioned to me. They are beautifully designed, very elegant with innovative forms & shapes that are aesthetically refreshing.
The only thing that I took one star off is its setting. I wish they have chairs with backs or more hooks for customers to hang their winter jackets & to change its tiles to be non-slip in the seating area. Chairs without backs & with only limited amount of hooks around are a bit difficult during winter when the customers have no place to hang their jacket & have to resort to placing them on the stools which can result in the jackets getting dirty when they fall especially when they are long &/or get splashed on with food especially when they eat Lodey (like what happened with my child). The tiles in the seating area can get very slippery when the customers step on them with snow from outside & that could potentially be a safety hazard with especially senior citizens & the mobility challenged.
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The food was very mid. Not spicy at all, I nibbled on the whole pepper they gave to add heat to the meal. Flavours were not complex, the Laksa soup tasted like a can of coconut milk without spice. I don't like giving bad reviews but I truly do not understand all the hype & positive reviews. The girl working service was incredibly nice & helpful, I would go back just to see her.
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!
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!
Idk what the bad reviews were for, the food is amazing! 🥲 As a South East Asian, this is easily one of the best versions of Krapow & Beef Rendang I've ever had. Everything was so spot on. If you're not used to spice or bold flavours, this is probably not for you. Also loved that the presentation was translated in the takeout box. There was a bit of a wait today, but well worth it in my opinion. I couldn't stop eating, it reminded me of
home.
