La Perle features a diverse menu that harmonizes classic Chinese preparations with the vibrant, aromatic profiles of traditional Thai cooking. The kitchen emphasizes high-heat stir-frying and the careful layering of fresh spices to create complex flavor profiles across a broad selection of noodle and rice dishes. Patrons encounter a wide array of savory proteins, including crispy duck, tender beef, and seafood options prepared with tangy tamarind or creamy coconut curry sauces. The interior environment provides a straightforward, functional space suitable for focus on the meal itself. Efficient service ensures that plates arrive promptly from the kitchen, maintaining the structural integrity of crisp vegetables and perfectly cooked proteins. This establishment serves as a reliable destination for diners seeking a direct, flavor-focused exploration of Asian culinary staples prepared with consistent technical precision.
La Perle is frequently praised as a long-standing favorite in Montreal, with many loyal customers highlighting its consistent food quality, fresh ingredients, and popular menu items like shrimp toast and peanut butter dumplings. While many patrons describe their dining experiences as excellent and celebrate special occasions at the restaurant, recent feedback is divided. Some visitors report high satisfaction with the attentive staff and overall atmosphere, whereas others express disappointment regarding declining food quality, increased prices, and inconsistent service standards. Issues such as long wait times, reservation mix-ups, and concerns about facility maintenance have been noted by some guests, leading to varied perspectives on whether the restaurant still retains the charm and excellence it was once known for.
The place doesnt look clean & the portion is so small & the food is average. & not sure the lady at the front is the owner but when asked if she can put some furtune cookies, the first sentence coming out of her was' but your order is so small we give 1 fortune cookies per 10$'...& then she realised my order was 90$...amd gave me 6 cookies...instead of 9 cookies. Never going back & she can keep all her fortune cookies.
Great service! The waitress was amazing, she took much care of our large group, was attentive to our needs & quick. The food was good & fresh, especially the human dumplings. I wish all the food was as delicious!
Don't get me wrong, food was good, yet some not as much. The shrimps plates were disappointing (the sauce), the eggplant was too cooked, therefore mushy).
We were overall pleased with everything. & although it is all you can eat, most of us only had 2 plates & so 50$ plus tip is a bit much. Not knowing if they do, yet I'd prefer selecting 1 meal & pay less. I assume they might with their take out option.
Jul 15, 2026
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The waiter convinced us to take the multiple trials plates. The food kept coming to the point that it was embarrassing. We were not permitted to take the leftovers home, I now know why. All the kitchen staff were being fed our leftovers including the waiter who recommended what to order. We haven't returned since, & it has been years. We will never go back to this embarrassing restaurant. Everybody we know have been told the story & we will never go here again. Too bad, but this restaurant does not deserve my patronage, we are lost customers for life. Shame on you la Perle & the staff. Very disrespectful, you loose. I have told so many people not to go to that restaurant! Shame on you!.
We went there for Mother's Day. It was a disaster.
We arrived at 4:30pm & the food (even the appetizers) didn't come at 6pm. When we asked the waitress, she told us the appetizers are coming (as if we should be happy with it). When we asked about the main dishes, she told us 30min more. ( 2h waiting time in total) When we were mad about it, the manager came & asked directly'do you want to cancel your order?' Without explaining anything.
So, lack of service, can't handle the crowd. It was not my best mother's day with 2 crying babies, 1 starving toddler in the table. Avoid going there for special occasions!
My husband made a reservation the Thursday before Mother's Day. We asked for 6 pm & they said how about 5:30 so we agreed. We arrive Mother's Day at 5:30 pm & they lost our reservation. The woman at the counter was very rude & was like wait outside. We don't know when we will be able to serve you. We left. I think they need a better system then loose pieces of paper. The food is always amazing but this left a very bad taste in our mouths.
I have eaten there many times I have to say it is the best food in its class however I had a horrible experience after making reservations in advance for Mother's Day when I showed up they did not have my name & the attitude was like it was my mistake there is no effort made to even apologize for the mix-up or to try to fix the problem. They need to get a modern system on computer, not their present paper with chicken scratch, that sends text message confirmations ;given what they charge for their food.
Nostalgic - Been going here since I was 11 years old - The most consistent restaurant I've ever been to - So incredible, it'll make you forget about your diet.
I have eaten at La Perle over 30 times in the last 25 years. The Perle used to be excellent in the past.Me & my friends have gone 2 times in the last 3 years & we both got very sick.At first we thought it was not related. But it was no coincidence. The waiter was very rude to us &. I am sure the place needs a health inspection audit.
We will never go back.
