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 regarded as a hidden gem, celebrated for its creative, authentic, and high-quality Asian fusion cuisine that feels deeply personal and made from scratch. Visitors frequently praise the cozy, vintage-inspired decor, the immaculate cleanliness, and the exceptionally warm hospitality provided by the staff, who often greet guests with complimentary house-made tea. While the menu features standouts like Hainanese chicken, nasi lemak, and inventive desserts, patrons appreciate the generous portions and the care put into every detail, making it a beloved neighborhood staple that consistently impresses diners with its flavorful and heartfelt cooking.
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!
Quel endroit fantastique! Cuisine d'inspiration asiatique, mais très créative, qui n'hésite pas à puiser ailleurs. Les fonds, les sauces, tout goûte le cuisiné maison avec amour. Les portions sont généreuses, l'endroit petit & cozy, décoré avec beaucoup de personnalité, & le service, irréprochable. La salade de boeuf nouvellement ajoutée au menu est une tuerie, le parfait plat d'été! Déjà hâte d'y retourner :).
Homey, delicious, fresh, creative. You can tell they really care about the details. like the Hainan chicken we ordered came with three homemade sauces & chicken broth for dipping. they gave us house-made cold sweet ginger tea when we arrived. Generous servings for the price. perfectly cooked greens. The green tea tiramisu was fluffy & delicious. The server was friendly & kind. Would definitely go back.
Jun 18, 2026
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UPDATE: I also really love the Hainanese chicken. MJ just keep giving bangers!!!! & they serve their Hainanese chicken w a small side of chicken broth which was a lovely bonus. Comes w all the usual fixings (ginger scallion oil mix, chili paste, & a little soy sauce).
The red bean & grass jelly drink - sweeter than I personally like but I'm in the minority.. western side of my family prefer intense sweet. To each their own. I will probably still order it but just ask for ice. (It would be cool if they had optional ice shavings, another classic Asian thing for desserts)
Full house on Sunday. I LOVE to see good places getting treated good by the neighborhood! Also, an unsolicited advice: I think they should remove the condiments counter to allow another spot - for the big table to be used.
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I loved it. Definitely going back.
I had the first item on the daily specials menu, Nasi Lemak. Beautiful flavors, GOOD portions, has all the flavours. This is actually authentic Asian cuisine.
While I was there another table there was an Asian family who was finishing, & told the owner that they loved it as well.
There's so many things I want to try. The hainanese chicken for example - & this may be the only place in Montreal to offer it (I don't even think satay brothers have it, a small travesty 😤).
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 🙌🙌🙌
Nous sommes allé souper & les deux plats que nous avons commandés, la soupe au boeuf braisée épicée & la soupe wonton, étaient incroyablement délicieux. Chaque bouchée était remplie de saveur différente qui s'harmonisent merveilleusement bien.
Les portions sont généreuses & les prix tout à fait raisonnable pour la qualité des ingrédients. L'une des propriétaires nous a dit que tout est fait maison, incluant le bouillon, les sauces.
Le service est très chaleureux. Nous nous sommes sentis les bienvenus.
Nous y retournerons assurément. Longue vie à la Maison Jofei.
Nous y sommes finalement retournés, encore une fois excellent. En photo la soupe Wonton & riz au poulet Adobo & sambal
