Maison Jofei offers a distinctive Asian fusion experience, specializing in inventive chicken wing creations that stand out from typical offerings. The culinary team masterfully blends traditional Asian flavors with contemporary culinary techniques, resulting in a menu that is both familiar and excitingly novel. Patrons can expect a vibrant selection of small plates and signature dishes, each prepared with a focus on quality ingredients and bold flavor profiles. The establishment provides a dynamic setting perfect for casual gatherings and those seeking unique, shareable appetizers. This approach solidifies Maison Jofei's reputation for delivering memorable and flavor-packed meals that appeal to a diverse clientele.
Maison Jofei is widely celebrated as a cozy, hidden gem in Montreal, offering an exceptional dining experience defined by high-quality, authentic, and creative Asian fusion cuisine. Guests consistently praise the generous portions, affordable pricing, and the obvious passion that goes into every homemade dish, with standouts like the Hainanese chicken, unique desserts, and refreshing house-made ginger tea frequently highlighted. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, often described as feeling like home, complemented by genuinely friendly and attentive service that treats every visitor with care. Whether enjoying traditional favorites or experimental fusion plates, diners are left thoroughly impressed by the flavorful, fresh, and well-crafted food, making this a highly recommended destination that keeps many returning for more.
Such a lovely dining experience! The restaurant has a very elegant atmosphere, & even the tableware & utensils feel refined & high-quality. The owners are incredibly warm, friendly, & welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. The Hainan chicken rice was especially impressive - very authentic, flavorful, & absolutely delicious. Definitely a place I'd love to visit again!
Recommended by a friend, the food is fusion. They are delicious. Haihan chicken rice is yummy!! Would like to come here again to try braised duck & beef noodle soup
The friendly chef was busy, but still come out to say hello.
Could not wait to try this place out. Had also seen reviews on La Presse & The Infatuation sites. The food did not disappoint. I would highly recommend the Hainanese Chicken Rice dish. It was delicious! The Steak Salad from The Specials was also a highlight for me. Also had one too many bowls of the Mango Pomelo Sago. Absolutely loved this dessert. Will be back!
Aug 9, 2026
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Such a unique space & menu. Went for lunch with a small group, so I was able to try many dishes.
Everything was delicious, but the ones I can't stop thinking about are all the desserts! This was one of the best mango sago desserts I've ever had. The strawberry Qi Lan sorbet was so refreshing & the tea-ramisu was surprisingly light. All the desserts had clean flavours & oddly enough even tasted great together. If you have room after the generously portioned mains, I recommend getting all 3 desserts.
For the appetizer, the grilled cheese & shrimp toast were amazing. My favourite main was the Hainan chicken rice. I could eat the rice alone as a meal & be happy. Such great flavours & quality ingredients.
Excellent service & the owners welcome you like family. Need to come back to try other items!
Found this hidden gem of a Chinese restaurant in Montreal, & I'm so glad we did! The ingredients are very generous, the portions are huge, & everything is incredibly reasonably priced.
The shrimp toast was delicious. The fresh, savory flavor of the shrimp paired perfectly with the crispy, crunchy bread.
The deep-fried braised quail was such an interesting & unique dish. The skin was incredibly crispy, while the meat was savory & full of flavor.
The beef noodle soup was definitely my favorite. They give you a lot of beef - honestly, it felt like there was almost more beef & toppings than noodles! 😂 The broth was rich & deeply flavorful, with a taste that reminded me of Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Highly recommended!
The Hainanese chicken rice was another pleasant surprise. The chicken was incredibly tender & juicy, & the special house-made sauce made every bite so satisfying. It also came with a complimentary soup, which made the whole meal even more enjoyable.
For dessert, we tried the matcha tiramisu. The owner told us that the ladyfingers are soaked in tea, & surprisingly, the tea flavor pairs really well with the matcha. It was fragrant, light, & not overly sweet or heavy at all.
We also ordered the ice cream, which the owner said they make in-house in the Italian gelato style. The strawberry flavor is made with real strawberries, & you can really taste the freshness. Definitely worth trying!
Overall, this is definitely a restaurant I'll be coming back to. Great food, generous portions, unique dishes, & excellent value. A real hidden gem in Montreal!
Was really excited to try this restaurant when I heard they have hakka abacus seeds & hainanese chicken on their menu. It was quite a trek to get there from town. We ordered the shrimp toast & the nasi lemak as well.
Firstly, the service was friendly, & the house-made iced ginger tea was refreshingly good. Loved that the washroom was homely & clean. The restaurant offered a relaxed & calm space.
On food - The shrimp toast was tasty & crispy. Wish the shrimp ratio was higher. I tried the taro gnocchi next & it was super chewy & tasty. Have to say that was my favorite dish & I am so grateful to have even found a restaurant that offers this dish alone! Loved that the hainanese chicken rice came with the three signature sauces. The chicken tasted & looked just a little overcooked. It was not perfect, but good enough to satisfy. I was mostly disappointed with the nasi lemak. When I tasted the rice, I immediately knew something was different. There was no fragrance of the coconut in the rice. Then I noticed a green sauce covering the rice. At first I thought it was some kind of avocado mole, but was later told it was actually a coconut pandan sauce. I thought they ran out of coconut rice, but now looking at pictures from other reviews, it seems to be the standard offering. I'm sorry to say, but having that mild sauce over the hainanese chicken rice in nasi lemak is almost a travesty. The fried chicken with hainanese rice gets heavy quickly. Imo, the pandan coconut sauce would have stood out more if we had the sauce over plain white rice. The chicken was well seasoned but a little on the salty side, so again, white rice would have served this dish better. If I had known that fluffy & creamy coconut rice & the classic ikan bilis/peanuts combo were not served with this dish, I would not have ordered the nasi lemak here, because those two things are what make the nasi lemak dish to me. Overall, we had a good dinner experience. We need more southeast asian restaurants like these in Montreal!
I have been craving Hainanese chicken rice for a while & my friend told me about this place & they did not disappoint me. It tastes so good & authentic! The sauces were accurate & yummy while the broth that comes with the dish was surprisingly tasty. The mango sago was equally amazing. The only criticism I could give was that the shrimp toast could have more shrimp on it, but it was well made & crispy. The staffs were really nice & they even brought us complimentary beers because the food was slower than usual (which was not slow at all for us). I will definitely come back & I highly recommend this restaurant.
My experience at Maison Jofei was simply epic. From the moment I walked in, you can feel how much attention has been put into the décor. Everything is vintage well put together, & most importantly extremely clean (which is rare to find in Montreal!). The tables are spotless, not oily at all, & even the floors are sparkling. One detail that really stood out to me was the fresh flowers on each table.
As for the service: top-notch. I truly have nothing negative to say, everything was perfect.
For the food, first they offer a hot orange cinnamon tea as welcome drink. I started with a fig grilled cheese as an appetizer. It was delicious, with a great balance between the smoky cheese & the sweetness of the fig jam. I ordered the Nasi Lemak chicken as a main course & wow… such a rich combination of flavors, textures, & freshness all in one dish. The chicken crispy from the outside & super juicy from the inside, served with rice topped with coconut sauce, boiled egg, cucumber & anchovies.
For dessert, we had the black rice pudding with fresh mango, coconut milk, & lychee, & it was absolutely amazing.
This experience exceeded all my expectations, & I will definitely be coming back!
What a great find. The menu pulls dishes from different parts of Asia, & you can really taste the care that goes into each one. Everything is well seasoned & made with a lot of attention to detail.
Their chili oil is seriously one of the best I've had. Paired with their slightly sweet soy sauce over a bowl of rice, it's such a simple but amazing combination.
Pricing is fair & service is great.
If you're someone who really appreciates good food, this place is a true hidden gem. 🌶?
Was recommended by a friend, so finally went for dinner
Not a big place, but the decor & environment made it very homey
Everyone who works there are very welcoming & friendly
They even brought sweet ginger tea for this cold weather , which also win over many other restaurants
& the decor almost feels like a vintage store, where you can also enjoy a cup of coffee or tea during the day 😌
& the food, omg, amazing , 10 out 10
The hainan chicken was so tender & all 3 sauces go super well with it, even just with the rice
The gnocchi was such a interesting twist, it's almost like a risotto, since it's more toward dairy dish, but still have some asian/ Japanese flavour it
I would have to say it's probably the best fusion resto I have tried in the hochelaga area 🙌😌🥰
My friends tried their beef noodle soup, & the special fried chicken with rice , & they were both impressed by the flavour
You have to try it 🙌🙌🙌
