Reviews consistently highlight Ma Poule Mouillée for its Portuguese rotisserie chicken and generous portions at an exceptional value. The poutine with chicken and chorizo is a standout, with rich sauce, crispy fries, and big servings that can feed two or more. Crowds and limited seating create long waits, but fast service and friendly staff help move things along, and the smoky, charcoal grilled chicken earns rave notes. A few visits mention dips in quality or packaging issues when ordering takeout, but the overall impression remains bold, flavorful and affordable, attracting locals and visitors for both classic and inventive combinations. Desserts like pastel de nata and coconut flan are well loved, and the menu's mix of poutine and chicken makes this a hearty, satisfying option.
Recommended by Canadian friends, we tried this highly reputed Portuguese restaurant, & we were not disappointed by the excellent poutines & chicken sandwiches! The portions are generous, & the prices are reasonable. The salads are also of good quality. So, the quality/price/quantity ratio is unbeatable in the city. Expect a bit of a wait (30 minutes during lunchtime). There are few seats inside, but good weather allows for takeout & a meal at La Fontaine Park, which is just next door. I highly recommend it!
Sep 20, 2024
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Ma Poule Mouillée est un incontournable pour les amateurs de cuisine portugaise à Montréal. Leurs poulets grillés sont savoureux, bien assaisonnés, & les portions TRÈS généreuses. L'ambiance est conviviale & le service rapide. Un excellent rapport qualité-prix pour une expérience sympa!
Didn't really enjoy the Poutine, it was more quantity over quality. However, the value for money is excellent & staff are nice. Some of the chicken is cartilage / a bit difficult to chew which can be jarring amongst the other soft ingredients & the gravy is a bit too salty.
Quelle deception, la poutine est vraiment ratée avec des ingrédients de mauvaise qualité !! Les patates sont catastrophiques, ça vient de gros sacs surgelés ! On aura pu allé à la banquise juste devant ..
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+
Best poutine in MTL ever! Charcoal-grilled chicken toppings & sausages tasted crazy. So delicious!!! It was so hot inside while I was waiting. It woule be great if there could have any fan to cool down
J'ai récemment visité "ma poule mouillée" avec de grandes attentes. Mallheureusement, mon expérience a été décevante. Bien que l'ambiance soit agréable & que le personnel soit accueillant, la qualité de la nourriture n'était pas à la hauteur cette fois-ci. Le poulet, censé être la spécialité, manquait de saveur malgré la sauce piquante demandé inexistante à la dégustation. De plus, les accompagnements semblaient réchauffés & peu appétissants (frites en carton & riz sans sauce, sans saveur). J'espérais retrouver les saveurs authentiques déjà testé au même endroit, mais je suis repartie déçue. J'espère qu'ils pourront améliorer leur menu à l'avenir, & retrouver l'ancienne qualité. Pas de fil d'attente, cela explique tout maintenant.
Visited given the publicity & recommendations. Tasty poutine with chicken & chorizo but found it the gravy a bit salty. Grilled chicken was succulent & well seasoned.
Sep 4, 2024
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What are you doing in Montreal? Go here! The poutine is great but I think the potatoes they put under the chicken while they roast are even better & the sandwich with spicy sauce is out of this world. I'd be so happy if NYC could snag this guy...
Poutine (#8) definitely hit the spot - wish I were 20 yrs younger though so I can take on the hearty food more! Popular but small place so expect line out of the door during busy time
Food is top notch, portion is huge, only complain is the place is really hot (summer), imagine eating inside a sauna room. Chicken is so tender, poutine is great although a bit salty probably be cause if the sausage. Salad is better than a lot of higher end restaurants.
Went to Ma Poule Mouillée after a couple friends recommended it to me & it definitely did not disappoint! There was a line up when we arrived but it didn't take too long, maybe 10 mins? Ordering was very easy, menu was everywhere & easy to read. Highly recommend anything with the chicken + chorizo sausage! Both taste so good! The only thing is there is not a lot of seating. There is a park nearby if you want to take out & eat there.
