Ma Poule Mouillée
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Ma Poule Mouillée
10 am - 9 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am - 9 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am - 9 pm |
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Display Allpoutine(225) chicken(222) poulet(103) portuguese(68) chorizo(52) sauce(45) prix(39) fries(37) portugais(29)Page 1 of 1 - 29 Reviews
Angel
I love Portuguese chicken & I love poutine, safe to say I loved the #8 chicken & sausage poutine here. It was a long wait even when we didn't start waiting outside, so be prepared. However, their poutine is my personal favourite in the city & well worth the wait.
The fries are potatoey, thick, but still crispy, the cheese curds are classic & squeaky, gravy reminded me of the flavourful sauce of a Portuguese francesinha, & the chicken & sausages were juicy & flavourful with spices & flame grilled essence. Great value as well.View more
Fred
Poutin gravy is really salty. Chicken & fries are OK. You get a lot of food for your moneyView more
Sara
I visited around 8:00 pm on a Saturday, so it was pretty busy, but the line moved quickly. It took about 10-15 minutes from getting in line to receiving my order. I got the iconic poutine & a pastel de nata.
Poutine: My god, everything about this poutine was amazing. It was like a sample of everything Ma Poule Mouillée has to offer. The fries were thick & crispy, though a lot did get soggy from the gravy. The gravy itself had amazing flavor. The chorizo was bomb. The curds had a great chew. But the best part was the chicken -- extremely tender & smoky, hands down, the best chicken I've ever had. With all those fries & meat & curds & the gravy, you'd think it'd be super salty, but it wasn't. I got a small & it was HUUUUUGE, it lasted a few meals for me.
Pastel de nata: Highly recommend getting one. You get a nice caramelized taste from the top of the custard. The custard itself had a rosy flavor too, & it was so thick & smooth. It was probably a few hours old, but it still had a crispy & flaky crust, & the bottom had a scorched flavor that was actually pretty tasty.View more
Horia
Maybe the best chicken in Montreal, definitely the best Portuguese style chicken. Must try the chicken sandwich with salad & fries. Also the poutine is incredible topped with chicken & chorizo. If the weather is nice, take it to go & go eat in the park.View more
David
Very good value for money as you will get a lot of good. It's flavorful but I find the texture to be too wet. The fries get soggy quickly & the chicken lacks a crisp. Still very good. Tables aren't wiped down regularly on a busy day & seating is very limited.View more
Anonymous
Very good chicken, good fries. For parties of less than 3 order small poutineView more
Yousef
I'll be honest - I came to Montreal a few years ago & had their poutine almost everyday for a week. Unfortunately, my visit to Montreal had fallen short this time around because the poutine no longer is anywhere near as good as it used to be. Cold, non-squeaky cheese curds, & soggy stale fries. Sad. Hope they make a comeback.View more
Jennifer
We wanted to like it as much as everyone raves about it, but it was just good...not great. We were there on a Wed ~12 & we had maybe a 10-15 min wait - & fortunately all waiting inside to order. No line around the block. There is seating inside - more than I would have thought from the pictures/reviews, but we couldn't get a table & ended up eating it in our car. We got the #3 La Tremblay - chicken breast. It comes with a salad & fries. It's enough for 2 people. We thought the salad was great - wished there was more of that vs the fries. The fries were everywhere - you literally had to dig thru your box to find the chicken. & to me - that was the flaw. You're known for the chicken but truly - the box mostly contained fries....fries that weren't that good. Now - don't get me wrong - the chicken was good - when we could get some pieces of it. I thought the sauce with it was very flavorful. Is it worth the hoopla? Not in my eyes. Focus on what you do well - the chicken & don't surround it with bland fries.View more
Meryem
It's not what it used to be, unfortunately. We ordered a chicken poutine, & it went straight to the garbage. The fries were clearly from the day before or several hours old because they tasted like cardboard.View more
Kevin
Great Portuguese chicken, roasted on skewers, fresh bread, & great fries. What else can you ask for when you want a good meal.View more
Jeremy
Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood of town, Ma Poulle Mouillée is a very popular, no-frills spot that's as famous for it's insanely long lines & wait times as it is for their succulent Portuguese style chicken. & while trying to get that aforementioned chicken can easily require standing in a line anywhere from 45 minutes to 90 minutes, most loyalists would say that it's absolutely worth the trouble & I would agree. Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet" & boy was he right. The chicken coming out of this place is absolutely insane. It's full of flavor, it's moist & it is one of the bites of food I've had in a very long time. Depending on what you order, the contents of your box might change a bit but I recommend you get the "Le Tremblay" option for $16CAD which features some chicken breast, a ton of fries & a side salad of greens with shaved carrots in a delicious vinaigrette. Don't share, just chow down in shame. It's greasy, it's tasty & full of flavor. If you're super hungry (you must be American - hi!) you can get other, larger options: ones with chorizo or even befana & while the first is scrumptious, the befana was nothing to write home about & ordering it isn't something I'd do again. Honestly the Tremblay is plenty of food. Service wasn't particularly friendly or fast - but man, it just doesn't matter. Just get in line & you'll be rewarded with a Portuguese feast which shines some spotlight on a cultural piece of Montreal that few other places can showcase as well. A+View more
Quang
Thicccccccc boy portions & so worth it for the value. Shared it among 3 big growing manz & i wasn't stuffed by any means but def hit the spot. Portuguese chicken on top was juicy juicyyy yum yum. Although, chorizo with the poutine was kind of mid. Fries were freshhhh. First time I went here & I barely dented it when I ate it by myself so 100% should share with at least 1 other person. Will always hit it up anytime I'm back in MTL lezzzz goView more
Kimberly
I ordered the small poutine & ate it at La Fontaine park nearby. I loved the chicken, cheese, & fries, but the chorizo wasn't necessary in my opinion & I wish the gravy wasn't thickened with cornstarch. However this was my first intro into Canadian poutine so I have nothing to compare it with.View more
Jeremy
The Portuguese poutine is quite large portion. It's with their grilled chicken & sausage. We prefer animal style fries in comparison to poutine. We tried their chicken & Grillé sandwich as well. The food was too salty for us. The croissant was good.View more
Alex
This was some of the best chicken I've ever had! The sauce was packed with flavor, the meat was tender & the fries were the perfect compliment. My friend got the poutine & that is a must-try (just be prepared to take a nap after). The portions are HUGE, we could have easily shared an item - we ended up with a lot of leftovers which isn't always a bad thing.View more
Gabriel
The line was 30 minutes in the afternoon of a Sunday. I expected more for the reviews of the chicken however the sauce was the star of the show of the poutine. The fries kept crispy for a long time. The tables do not get wiped for a while due to how busy they are so I would take the food & eat elsewhere. Would also order the egg tarts!View more
Sameet
The poutine here was so, so good. The chicken & chorizo were elite, the cheese curds squeaky, & the fries didn't get soggy with the gravy until over 20 min after. I'd have to come back to get just the chicken too. The egg tarts were really good, comparable to what I've had in Portugal.View more
Nathan
I've eaten at a lot of chicken places in my life & this is easily one of the best. Beautiful smoky roast chicken with just a little bit of spice, perfect fries what more can you want? The only downside is the ordering system can be a little confusing with them just sliding a number ticket on the counter. It's busy too, but because it's really good!View more
Gary
Great portion size & good service. The food was all very flavourful. We ordered the chicken poutine, chicken was so tender & seasoned. The fries were good & good amount of cheese curds. Poutine also had sausage (Chorizo) bits in the plate which didn't have much flavour, borderline dry. It is a nice addition but it does not add much to the dish. We ordered a half chicken meal which came with salad & fries. The chicken was fall off the bone. We could not finish the meal as it was just so much food. Nothing special with the salad, chicken is the star here.View more
Michael
Absolutely loved this place. I know a lot of people say that the actual place to go is La Banquise which is across the street from there but after watching many YouTube videos a lot of people had said that this was the more local attracted establishment for poutine. We got the poutine with roasted chicken & smoked sausage. The fries were crispy, the gravy was smooth & tasty, & the cheese curds were on point. The entirety of the flavor of this dish was amazing, & I literally can't wait to get back there the next time I'm in Montreal. Very friendly & helpful staff. I will tell you don't make the mistake that I did, & which I watched a few other people do is don't try to pull the door open, push it open, LOL.View more
Christine
We got a small poutine & small flan au caramel. A lot of Portuguese chicken, chorizo & cheese curbs in the poutine, more than fries. Not easy to find parking in Plateau Mont-Royal so we ate at a nearby park. Small poutine is 13$. For 5$ more, you can get a large one which is twice the size but a small one is plenty for 2 persons. 3,50$ for the flan. Must try in Montreal. Forgot to take a picture before eating. Poutine was filled to the top.View more
Caihong
Overly rated. Chicken is okay, but not great. They gave you a whole bunch of fries, more than you can eat, but all soft since they packed them into a box. The price is good & the portions are huge, not worthy of the wait though.View more
Dumplings
I think it is the best poutine i've ever had, the reason being only 4 stars is because I wish the fries are warmer. BUT THE CHICKEN IS SO SO SO DELICIOUS. I absolutely recommend it to everyone. If you are going with another friend. I recommend getting the large size. It is plenty for two. Even might have leftovers, despite I literally cannot stop eating it.View more
Gopeshhraaj
The chicken is very good. I recommend taking the spicy sauce as it adds a good flavor to the chicken. Good salad on the side & lots of fries!View more
Dominique
The only reason you'd go to La Banquise is if Ma Poule Mouillée is closed. Their Portuguese poutine will absolutely blow your mind. There is just nothing like it. It is absolutely LOADED with roasted chicken & chorizo. Fries & cheese are of course top class, & the sauce has a little twist that pairs so well with the rest. Do yourself a favour, skip the other subpar poutine places & go to Ma Poule Mouillée instead. You'll thank me later.View more
Aston
Best portuguese chicken. Good portions, great value. Line moved fast. Had 1/2 chicken, fries & salad. Sorry about the pic, I hate half first. Couldn't wait!View more
Jenni
So delicious! We went here because I liked how the fries looked on the photos of the other reviews & were not disappointed. We ordered a large poutine with chicken & without chorizo to share. We finished it but could not have eaten more!
The fries were really good (not crispy though), the gravy was so flavourful & the chicken was tender & had a slight roast aroma to it. Loooove! The only thing we were missing was for the cheesecurds to melt.
The price for the size is very very fair!
& the line goes very fast in my opinion. I would say we ordered within 10 minutes with around 12 people in front of us & got our food after another 10 min.
P.S.: we also ordered the chicken sandwich, which is just chicken in a bun & nothing else. It was quite dry, BUT if you dip it in the gravy sauce of your poutine or add some cheese from the poutine, it is delicious!! :)View more