Hong Mère offers a broad range of authentic northern Chinese dishes with bold flavors and generous portions, praised for friendly family run service, standout items, and reliable takeout or delivery; the atmosphere is said to have improved after a renovation and some experiences highlight wok mastery and interesting spice profiles. At times, dishes are criticized for being too salty or greasy, with inconsistent execution and value, and a few billing or service hiccups remind readers that experiences vary by visit.
One of my favorite Chinese restaurants! My go-to dishes are the fish in spicy fermented cabbage broth, fish-fragrant shredded pork, house spicy chicken, & the Northeastern glass noodle salad. If you enjoy spicy food, do yourself a favor & order the fish in spicy fermented cabbage broth-it's absolutely amazing & won't disappoint!
Accidentally pass by this place, menu made me go in for a bite
The flavour actually quite impressive 😊very authentic Chinese dishes but also accommodating to some local palate 😌
Ordered the braised pork with quill egg + spicy cabbage, very satisfied with the taste
Would probably come back & try some more dishes 😌
Mar 19, 2026
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Not a generic average Chinese restaurant, but something special! Family owned & very friendly. Excellent dishes with a wide range of delightful flavours. An experience out of the ordinary!
Delicious northern Chinese dishes, with varied flavours & spicing, with occasional accents of Szechewan peppers. The owners, including their professionally trained chef son, were welcoming & try hard to please (MSG: yes or no, your choice.)
The house specialty chicken legs & the ginger pork were memorable. Try the twice fried shrimps as well, you will likely not be disappointed if you like tempuras.
A favourite vegetable dish was the spicy cauliflower.
Hong Mère is amazing. I went with a group for a Wok cooking masterclass & we watched & learned as Chef Yu WOKed us through 11 dishes from his menu. We learned how to choose a wok & if we chose cast iron, how to season it for non-stick cooking. Then he showed us how he prepares, cooks & plates 11 different dishes. The attention to every detail & his mastery of North-Eastern Chinese & Szechuan cuisine is astonishing. This is no
assembly line. Every dish is cooked from scratch. My favourites were the Japanese tofu & Salt & Pepper shrimp, & spicy fish soup & crispy chicken...actually EVERYTHING is amazing. Family owned & operated...THIS is best of Montreal Chinese. & chef Yu wants to help people with limited exposure to discover AUTHENTIC Chinese. So ask about an alternative to General Tao & the other typical fare. You are going to be shocked at what you experience. I am going to make a video & attach it to this post late March 2026.
I must have gone on an off day or something, as the meat dish I ordered was inedible where I couldn't finish the dish nor did I want to take it home. By far the worst Chinese restaurant food dish I've ever experienced in Montréal. Perhaps their vegetarian dishes are much better, such as a tofu or eggplant based one.
Really exceeded my expectations. Food came fast, water was always filled up, food was awesome, portions were great. Checks all the boxes & it was delicious. Very authentic. It will be our to-go Chinese place !
One of the best Chinese restaurants in Montreal. The dishes taste the same as those in the restaurants in China. I am Chinese & this is the restaurant that I highly recommend to my colleagues & friends.
Dec 28, 2025
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Went with a non Chinese friend. We didn't order spicy dishes cause my friend cannot have spicy food. Overall the food was okay. Both the beef & pork had too much potato starch. It didn't meet my expectations (heard from friends that it was really good) tho. However my friend loved the dishes. One potential reason could be we didn't order the classic spicy dishes that I'd like. I'd go with my Chinese friends to order more classic dishes to see how I like the restaurant. Giving it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐ considering that the dishes we ordered weren't really those I'd like, which might have impacted how I liked the food. If I can give a half rating, I might do 3.5 :)
Giving ⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating to Service cause the cashier explained that they couldn't do % for tips anymore due to the new law, & suggested that I could change the number I'd like, which made me feel like I should give more, despite that fact the lowest default tip was already about 18%. But.. I might have misinterpreted..
Amazing food & great service.
Most importantly, they serve authentic northern Chinese cuisine with fantastic flavors 👍👍🙏
Place I would recommend to all my friend: Asian or non- Asian backgrounds😄
Best chinese food in town hands down!! Food is hot & delicious. Staff is nice & ambiance is great! General Tao & Pad Thai are insane! Do not miss this place!!!
I'm so happy I discovered this place through one of my best friends last year. Whether it's your classic North American Chinese classics or more authentic Chinese dishes, the flavours are fantastic. Their portions are also very generous considering how affordable it is. I've been once in person & taken out twice. & each time the food was spectacular.
One of the best authentic Chinese restaurants in Montreal. It has a variety of dishes from different parts of China, which can be scary to non-Asian folks, but try them out & you won't be disappointed.
Food came out very quickly & the service was efficient & accommodating.
This restaurant has found the balance between authentic Chinese food liked by Chinese people & westernized dishes appealing to non-Chinese customers. While it is not mind blowing, it's a fair value for the area. It looks cleaner & bigger than most Chinese restaurants.
