Located in Montreal's Chinatown, Mon Nan Village a discrete restaurant that's easy to miss unless you know where to look. The restaurant offers some of the best pan-fried dumplings, Peking duck and General Tao chicken in town. The dumplings are just a small part of an extensive Dim Sum selection that can be ordered from the daytime menu. Mon-Nan's menu also includes a selection of seafood specials and interesting variations on soft-shell crab. Restaurant Mon Nan also serves Moo Shoo pork, Hot Pots and varied chicken dishes.
Reviews describe Mon Nan as a go to spot for hearty, traditional Chinese fare with large portions and generally friendly service. Dishes such as General Tao chicken, Shanghai noodles, salt and pepper shrimp, ginger lobster, and roasted duck are repeatedly praised for flavor and value, with many noting the option to share multiple dishes and take leftovers home. The atmosphere is often described as welcoming and lively, good for family meals and celebrations, and the menu is viewed as broad enough to satisfy varied tastes. A few visits mention inconsistent service, with moments that feel hurried or impersonal, and some concerns about price versus portion size or timing when dishes arrive at different times. There are occasional remarks about decor updates, cleanliness, and occasional service hiccups, though many reviews highlight friendly staff and quick service. Overall Mon Nan remains a beloved staple for classic Cantonese and Chinese comfort food in Chinatown, with strong favorites that keep regulars returning, while experiences can vary by visit.
Great chinese restaurant in the heart of Montreal's chinatown. There are lots of tables & it's air conditioned. We had crispy beef, eggplant & a fried rice. They were all delicious but also very oily!
A typical Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Food was authentic & comforting. We ordered a soup, steamed oysters & four dishes. But one dish was forgotten, only arrived after several reminders & we had already finished our meal. When asked for a container to take the forgotten dish home, the waiter pointing me to a shelf to self-serve.
I recently went here for my birthday & I won't lie; it was mostly because it was one of few options open late after a show. However, what we found was excellent Chinese Canadian fare, (as salty, sweet, sticky & satisfying as you like; don't expect too fancy here, this is comforting & down to earth). In particular; the salt & pepper squid & Mapo tofu were absolutely to die for. More so than this, our waitress was an absolute gem: & this was the truly the best part of our experience. The food was great but the service was incredible in that she was friendly, hilarious & helpful. Would go back to this 30+ year old Chinatown institution in a heartbeat!
Nov 30, 2024
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This is the best Chinese restaurant I've been to in Montreal Chinatown. Serving good food. It seems main customers are tourists. Didn't spot too many locals. Credit card accepted.
Great place for some fresh, delicious, authentic food! Big plates & great suggestions from the waitress. If you want an authentic option in Chinatown, but not too overwhelming - this is the place for you! The dumplings are made fresh, on site by their chef. Must try! Love the Cantonese selections too!
Great staple of Chinatown. Even if I visit this place only once a year, I'm always looking forward to my visit. The duck is a must. You have to try the salt & pepper tofu (EXTREMELY addictive) & enjoy the jasmine tea served with the meal.
Great place if you want to really dive in the asian culture.
Amazing food, you can smell their kitchen from accross the block & it makes you salivate.
The price is just right, me & my spouse went there as a date & came out with way too much food & only 75$ spent for 2 appetizers, 2 main courses & beverages
We had to take some home.
Service is really good, people that work there really love their restaurant & it shows through their smile & attitude even when we went late & stayed a bit over the closing time.
Ambiance transports you oversea with a lot of decorations & music from their culture. Tables are big so you dont lack space went every plates comes in.
A little gem to visit in Montréal Chinatown.
We are definitely going back
Oct 20, 2023
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If you want to try authentic Chinese food, visit Mon Nan in MTL Chinatown. It's a hidden gem. We ordered 6 different dishes: shrimp salad noodles 🍜, shrimp momo, Tao ming noodles, & others. Portion sizes are worth the price, & food is delicious. I will definitely recommend it to others.🙂
