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.
The service lady was soooooo rude, threw the bills at my friend & it was enough to say i'd never go back. Quality of food has changed a lot & won't recommand. Sorry but it was the worst experience in a chinese restaurant. 0/10
This is a very very nice chinese restaurant. The food taste really really good, the right amount of everything. The only part i didn't like, i place the order in 1 but it came in 3, 5-10 minutes apart. The atmosphere was good overall. I do recommend & i would absolutely go back.
Feb 1, 2026
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This is probably one of the worst Chinese food experiences I've ever had. The service is lousy & the food isn't much better. The server was super pushy & wanted us to order everything at once - but they bring the food out one or two things at a time over the course of 45 minutes - for a table of 6 people. The server never checks in to see how things are going & has to be flagged down. Some main courses came out prior to all of the appetizers coming out. The rice dishes were cold long before my beef with Chinese broccoli was finally cancelled because it never came. The servers are constantly trying to take dishes away too before you're even done with them. I would absolutely not recommend anyone ever dine here. The tablecloths have tears & holes in them. They take unused plates & bowls from the table that guests have touched & just place them back in the stack of clean dishes in the middle of the restaurant. It was not even a little busy in the restaurant for the holiday. They had plenty of staff. Such a disappointing NYE experience at 5:15pm. The only good thing was that they seated us before our 6pm reservation.
One of my go-to places for sure! I love everything they have on their menu & I always ask the person taking our order what they recommend. One of the best places so far. Even when you order food to go it's good, but not as good as it is in the restaurant.
Service is really good & orders come out fast :)
Make sure you order the shrimp on toast (precise that it's the one flat open on top of the toast). & always listen to their recommendations!!
I love monan im addicted to their salt & pepper shrimp its one of my go to's I always come back for it. Their tom yum soup is amazing & so is their ginger lobster. I just tried their fried dumplings & also enjoyed them. Shout out to the owner Joe, such a cool guy! I recommend!
By far the best Chinese restaurant of Montreal! The food is tasty & well proportioned. The chow mein is heaven as well as the fried salt & pepper shrimp. The general Tao is sweet but not very crunchy. This time we ordered but from recent past experiences the place is clean & the staff is efficient & quick to serve your meal. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good spot for Chinese cuisine.
Apr 5, 2025
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Vraiment bon service... notre hôtesse est formidable .. on l'adorrrre 🥰 Nourriture excellente ..
On recommande fortement
En plus, le restaurant ouvre le samedi & dimanche midi maintenant 🤩🤩🤩
Beau restaurant à la salle bien éclairée, vaste & qui respire. La nourriture est délicieuse, fraîche & les portions sont généreuses. Le choix des plats au menu est vaste, permettant de satisfaire tout le monde. Le service est rapide & le personnel est courtois. Le rapport qualité-prix est excellent! Hautement recommandé!
We go every year on the first. It's always good. The food is generous & tasty. The softshell crab is a must have! The service is also good. Big recommend for me especially if you go with a couple of people to share dishes.
Jan 2, 2025
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Wow what a gem this place is. First off, the server Betty was so welcoming & funny. Then the canto food was amazing. Not enough people know about this place. Food was soooo fast, but so fresh too. We ate family style which is the best to eat at a restaurant. We ordered hot & sour soup, Mongolian beef, sweet & sour pork, shrimp fried rice, soup dumplings & black bean beef. Very reasonably priced! Shared between 6 people & worked out to be 22.50$ a person including tip! All were delicious. The fried rice had a beautiful smokiness from the wok. But the star of the show was the Mongolian beef. Perfectly crispy with the perfect about of sauce. Highly recommend & we will definitely be back when we visit Montreal again.
The food was delicious. Staff was super nice & accommodating to our children & had great food recommendations for us. Definitely recommend if you are in the area & overwhelmed by all the choice
By far the best Chinese restaurant in town! Not only the food is delicious, but the owners are awesome & accommodating, the cooking is authentic & high quality. Definitely recommend this place as it is my go to🙌🏼✌🏼
I highly recommend Restaurant Mon Nan to anyone who enjoys delicious Asian food at a reasonable price! They did not hesitate to accommodate a last-minute reservation request for our group of 19, & made sure we were all well taken care of. The restaurant's dining area features larger round tables with a central lazy-Susan to facilitate conversation & meal-sharing. Betty was our server, & she handled our large, diverse group with grace & professionalism. If you are ever in the area, please check this place out - you will not be disappointed!
Sep 30, 2024
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Après avoir essayé plusieurs restos dans le quartier chinois, ma famille & moi nous retournons toujours au Mon Nan! La bouffe est très bonne & le service aussi. Après tant d'années nous sommes toujours aussi satisfaits lorsque nous allons. Très recommandé. :)
Always a pleasure here at Mon Nan, the food is always on point. Lovely service from Betty - she is so pleasant! She made our experience a pleasant one. Highly recommend Mon Nan.
absolutely delicious meal tonight! Took the staffs recommendations for dinner. Very friendly, good service. Absolutely recommend it & the bill didn't break the bank either !
Mon Nan is hands down my favorite Chinese restaurant! The service is consistently amazing-staff are always friendly, attentive, & make you feel right at home. The food is simply outstanding, with each dish bursting with flavor & cooked to perfection. Whether you're craving classic favorites or something new, Mon Nan never disappoints. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience! Don't forget to try their salt & pepper shrimps 😊
