New wave bubble tea shop that serves eleven types of cold tea lattes, pretty desserts (see this matcha sponge cake, with raspberry mousse, mango and raspberry purée, and matcha crumble), and a variety of stylish brunch and lunch plates, from eggs Benedict with bacon candy and Chinese sausage bits, to a chic croissanwich.
Overall, MajesThé Bistro Bar comes across as a warm, lively Taiwanese Asian fusion spot with a wide menu that shines on baos, karaage chicken, udon, curry and braised pork, offering generous portions, fair prices and fresh, craveable flavors. The vibe is friendly with attentive service and a crowd that enjoys pre night out outings, karaoke on weekends and inventive cocktails and bubble tea drinks, and the team is praised for accommodating dietary needs with advance planning. Many reviews note reliable, quick service and a cozy atmosphere even when space is compact or in a basement, though a few mention a colder or darker ambiance and occasional missteps like overcooked or reheated dishes. The new location is anticipated with enthusiasm and improvements, and overall this spot is valued for its variety, value, and memorable experiences, including great live music and a welcoming atmosphere.
Nous avons eu un service exceptionnel de la part de Kreeve & la nourriture était simplement excellente! D'énormes portions aux prix justes, de bonnes saveurs & une ambiance super avec de la bonne musique & un magnifique décor. La seule chose est que l'entrée est extrêmement glissante quand il neige & que nous pensions au début que le restaurant était fermé parce que la porte d'à côté au nom du restaurant est barrée. Je recommande chaudement!
I've been to MajesThe 10+ times over the past year, & it is by far one of my favourite bars in Montreal. There is a nice variety of great food, but the grilled chicken (available for dinner only) particularly stands out. That being said, the staff at MajesThe are really what makes this place shine. They always provide exceptional service, even when they are super busy & managing large groups. & the vibes for Friday night karaoke (starting at 8pm) are always S-tier! Genuinely, I cannot recommend this place enough.
Aug 6, 2025
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Amazing Taiwanese & fusion cuisine with big portion sizes & creative cocktails (including spiked BBT). Service was top-notch & friendly, & it's so convenient (right next to McGill & the metro), making it a top bar in Montreal. The only thing is that people may not know about it since it's underground, but don't let that deter you. From the second you're seated, it's a great experience. I loved the fried chicken, truffle fries, & juicy baos the most, but pretty much everything on the menu is a hit. I always swing by when I'm in the area.
In my memory, Majesthé was known for its bubble tea, but now it is a bar & offers… bubble tea cocktails? Anyway, it is very different from the old Majesthé at Place des arts (a few years ago). The food (lu rou fan- braised pork rice) is quite good, & I tried the very popular Yuzu sour whisky, it's not bad, but not outstanding. The interior decor is quite nice, they have sofas if you want to be comfy. The price is reasonable overall & service is good in general.
I had a fantastic experience at Bar Majesthé! The atmosphere was warm & inviting, making it the perfect spot to unwind. Live music was great & the menu had a great selection, & everything we ordered was fresh & delicious .
A special shoutout to our server, Amanda, who was outstanding! She was friendly, attentive, & had excellent recommendations that made our meal even better. Her knowledge of the menu & thoughtful suggestions truly elevated our dining experience.
Mar 9, 2025
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Even though it's a bar, the main dishes are surprisingly delicious! I especially love the Taiwanese Basil Fried Chicken-it's super authentic! The new Salt & Pepper Pork Ribs with Rice is also amazing! The honey-based sauce that comes with it is really special, definitely worth a try! The egg fried rice has a great wok flavor, & the spicy option uses fresh chili peppers, which shows how skilled the chef is. The service is also great-very friendly! Overall, it's a restaurant with great value for the price!
Amazing food & a great selection of drinks & cocktails. Will definitely become a monthly customer at this restaurant & bar! The staff was also very friendly & helpful when ordering food & also took note of allergies to make sure nothing bad would happen.
The cocktails were fantastic & the food was really good. I had calamari bit greasy but good, braised "3 cup" chicken that was recommended, & did not disappoint. I also had the sesame balls for dessert. Service forgot one of my drinks but made up for it with a free round for our table. Overall, it's definitely has a cozy bar vibe. My issue with it was the atmosphere. Bathrooms were so dark that you needed those big night vision glasses from Jurassic Park. & the seating was these tiny metal stools. It's not the best for long sitting. I do recommend it, though.
Place intéressante pour les samedis jazz. Prix très corrects...le service est fluide & courtois. Il faut demander au bar pour des découvertes, vous ne serez pas déçus. Longue vie à la musique.
May 4, 2024
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This used to be one of my favourite spots & I would always go there for the chicken karaage & wednesday cocktail deal, but my experience yesterday was very poor in terms of the food & drink quality. The chicken karaage was 60% burnt to the point that you could see it being black on most spots, & even with the sauce it tasted burnt as well - nothing like what it is usually. The drinks barely had any taste of what they were described as on the menu & were super watered down, proof of which I saw as I witnessed the bartender making the drinks in front of me with 25% actual content & the rest as ice. Very disappointed & not likely I'll go back again as the quality seems to have gone down
Great bistro-bar. Good place for drinks or dinner. They often have a live band at night. The food is fusion so don't expect the dishes to be authentic. I came for dinner. They have tiny tables for 2 so if you plan on ordering lots of food, ask to be seated at the bigger table. I tried the takoyaki & pork bao as appetizers. The takoyaki was good but not crispy enough. The pork baos were quite big. The buns were soft & fluffy. They were very generous with the pork. For my main course, I had the vegetarian Yaki Udon with crispy tofu. I loved the mushroom sauce on the udon. Delicious. However the huge piece of crispy tofu didn't impress me. It was quite bland. I would have prefered small pieces of tofu. For dessert, I tried the hazelnut cake. It was ok.
I had high hopes from MajesThé. Next to a great Korean restaurant, cute ambience, great reviews. What could go wrong? This has to be the whitest Asian restaurant on this island. We had the Taiwanese pork bao buns, the lamb chops, the portobello mushrooms, the salmon tartare, a cauliflower thing, lamb skewers, & this new Cajun gumbo they were trying out. Everything was so bland! & the flavours were all unbalanced. Seemed to me like that there was the same mayo & soy sauce dressing on everything! The best thing was the lamb chops & they were just OK. The salad for the lamb chops were better than the lamb chops themselves. The worst was the new Cajun gumbo they were trying. Every single seafood item was overcooked & the flavours were just black pepper & butter. The absolute worst version I have ever had. The service was also so slow. There were only two tables & it took us a long time to flag down our waiter to take our order, even when mentioned to that I was in a hurry. The bartender was supposed to come up earlier & talk to me about possible cocktail choices & he only came up mid meal. Everybody else in my party were halfway through their drinks. It pained me to pay 146 CAD with tax for 3 peope. Came up to 167 CAD with tip.
Amazing hidden gem! I've been there three times now. Twice in a row this week 😂 I brought all my friends tonight. Great menu with options for many dietary requirements. Friendly staff & VERY FAST service. Food comes out really quickly. The BEST part about this cool space is that it's a resto/bar that serves bubble tea! They have two milk teas & one fruit tea option. The sober people have fun drinks in tall glasses too! No dairy free option for the milk teas though. My friends loved the whiskey sour. They have live music sometimes too. You must try the pork Bao & tiger prawn Bao. Their salads are dressed really nicely too. Thank you! See you soon
Jan 20, 2024
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We got lost, it's inside down the stairs & down another set of stairs. There's street parking. Friendly staff, nice service. It's a small place with some table & a bar. We only order drinks. We didn't get to enjoy the food but we will try again another day.
No longer the go-to for Taiwanese Fusion. Been pretty loyal since the original bistro opened over a decade ago. They served amazing & innovative food when it started. A serious contender for Taiwanese Asian Fusion in Montreal. I secretly felt guilty consistently choosing them over others for Taiwanese, but their quality was incomparably good. After the first move, favourite items were removed & overall service, quality dipped a bit, especially ambiance dropped due to lack of interior design & plastic furniture. But that's okay.. it's hard to scale quality & they still rocked food & some of their best dishes kept me going back. I always wondered if the owner changed but I never asked. Fast forward after the pandemic & with their third move to take over the space of their former downstairs neighbour (Atti), the ambiance improved thanks to inheriting Atti's dark decor, although it's very loud now. Unfortunately some improvement in ambiance came with a proportionally inverse trade off with quality & service. My waitress this summer called a sous-vide egg soft boiled, so I was surprised when it showed up. I explained to her those are two noticeably different styles of preparing egg. Her reason for not describing it properly was because'most customers don't actually know what it is'. Her attitude wasn't outrageously rude, but it subtly felt like she didn't want to be there, at least not at our table. I could forgive that because most people understand temporary jobs, & she was young & probably new & busy managing different tables. However, common sense says it was subpar service, plus it was a slight insult to my food knowledge, & an indication of how far the ball has dropped since the original bistro first started. The manager was smart about it when I suggested him to better train staff on the knowledge of their menu. As an apology they remade the main dish & took an appetizer off the bill (I was told the beef skewers would not be spicy, but there was a decent amount of chili on the marinade). I still left a normal 15% tip & waited till months later to write this review so it's not easily tied to any date/names. But these days I hesitate to return & lament for the amazing bistro it once was. It's now a trendy Asian 5-7 spot, & that's fine to draw in new crowds for the bar aspect, but they lost sight of what the bistro aspect should focus on .. good food, & turned their back on long-term loyal customers.
Ok i’m kinda torn on leaving this review, on one hand i think everyone should know how good this place is so that they can stay in business & prosper, on the other hand i don’t want this place to blow up cause i love how lowkey it feels. But that’s just me being selfish, this place really deserves 5 stars. The atmosphere here is killer, such a relaxed lounge setting, decent snack options & aaaamaaaazing drinks. I’ve started coming here often, & definitely plan on coming even more. Amazing choice of japanese whiskeys, boba cocktails, food etc. Come here, or don’t… nah i’m being selfish again if you’re reading this you should come here.
Love this place, it’s definitely the closest thing i’ve found to the bars i used to go to in japan. Love it.
UPDATE:
I have been coming back here more often, the staff keep getting better, the food yummier, & the drinks tastier. The service is immaculate as always, the firey chicken is bombbbb, everything about this place rocks, but as i said don’t come here like don’t blow up this restaurant keep it low key ok?
Also Amanda is the best at her job, she’s amazing. Thank youuuu
