Across reviews, M. Poisson is seen as a lively, affordable option in Chinatown Montreal with quick, friendly service and large, shareable portions. The fish stew stands out for tender poached fish and the right touch of fermented cabbage, described as comforting and not spicy, while other dishes range from crispy pork to hearty noodles and soups that are fresh and satisfying. Diners frequently praise the variety for families and big groups, the casual ambiance, and good value for the price, with strong notes on flavorful broths and bold Sichuan and fusion flavors alongside milder, kid friendly options. Some remarks point to occasional service hiccups or portions that don’t always meet expectations, but overall the experience is considered reliable, with many eager to return for more spicy, flavorful bowls and comforting favorites.
Delicious & piping hot! Spicy chicken was perfectly crisp. Eggplant was soooo good &, we all loved the pickled mustard green fried rice! Wow, a must stop in china town. My favorite so far.
The food was great! The spice was on point, although it might've been a little too salty. I really enjoyed the mapo tofu (huge portion!) as well as the signature mustard greens fried rice. Great price too
Mar 6, 2026
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Highly recommend this place! The taro milk tea is rich, smooth, & perfectly sweet - definitely one of the best I've had.
The food is amazing too. The sour soup fish is flavorful & comforting, the pickled long bean fried rice is fragrant & well-seasoned, & the sizzling squid tentacles are tender with great smoky flavor.
Everything tasted fresh & well made. Will definitely come back again!
I really love their fried rice & noodles!!🤤& the portions are always a lot!! I think the Sichuan pepper flavor is my favorite & super spicy.
Love their taro & matcha drink too☺?
A really nice restaurant. This place has really good air ventilating, so even if it offer some spicy & oily dishes, you don't smell it. For a small restaurant, it has a lot of seats. It also has a nice atmosphere with its light coloured wood structure. The food is delish & affordable. A fried rice & two drinks was less than 20 dollars pre taxes!
I visited this restaurant on a Monday evening because it was one of the few Chinese places without a long wait. I am Chinese myself, though Cantonese, & perhaps that is why the flavors here did not fully match what I was craving. This restaurant serves more Taiwanese style dishes, so the taste is different from the Cantonese food I usually enjoy. We had already eaten pho earlier in the trip & wanted something different, so we decided to give this place a try after reading some reviews.
I ordered the General Tao chicken special for $12.99, which came with two spring rolls, a bowl of rice, & the main dish. Online the photos make the portion look larger, but in reality it was an average serving size that could really only feed one person. The taste was fine but not something I found appealing, & I could not finish it. We also shared the fried tofu appetizer, which came in a small portion with a sauce that was somewhere between sweet & sour. The flavor combination was not what I expected & threw me off.
The Hong Kong style milk tea was a pleasant surprise. At $2.99 it was inexpensive & tasted authentic. The service was also very good. Our waitress was polite, attentive, & very friendly which made the experience more positive. While we were dining, I also noticed a Quebec family come in, look at the menu for a bit, & then leave shortly after. That gave me the impression that perhaps the food style here may not suit everyone's taste.
The total for two people was about $41, which is fair for a sit down dinner. Unfortunately I did not feel well after the meal & went back to my hotel to rest for the night. Overall, I would say this restaurant is decent but not exceptional. The pricing & service were good, but the flavors & portions were not what I hoped for. If you enjoy Taiwanese style cooking, you may appreciate it more, but for me it was simply an average experience.
Great spot to try if you love chinese food, especially if it's your first timer in Chinatown. Fast & friendly service!
I totally fell in love with this restaurant & I totally recommend to everyone!
Food is great : noodle, rice, appetizers, stir fry & grilled basa fish.
I recommend :
- grilled basa fish : so crispy, so flavorful , just the right amount of spices. There are no bones & it's a great dish to share.
- Lunch menu special : for only 9.99$, you get a soup base, noodles & protein, all customizable!
- Fried pork bites & if you are feeling adventurous, whole squid skewers.
- Legit any drinks. I had the mango sago, strawberry smoothie, brown sugar coconut milk taro & the Hong Kong milk tea & they were all amazing.
