Restaurant Chou Chou

MB

5.0

A French sales acquaintance mentioned about this place as a must try. I asked my husband if he would be interested to try this new place for date night. He said yes based on the name Chouchou which is what he calls me 😂. We had no expectations but we really enjoyed the Pékin duck sandwich. Nice play with texture & appreciated that it didn't lean on strong hoisin sauce. By the 2nd dish which was the aubergine, I told my husband that it had the qualities & spirit of the food we eat at île Flottante, one of our go to anniversary restaurants. We mentioned it to the service staff & he actually confirmed that the chef was indeed her! The 3rd dish was the Liangpi which was quite good but I would recommend the staff to tell customers to stir the sauce à bit more before going for the first bite as the denser sesame sauce was hidden under the layer of chili oil. No harm done because each subsequent bite tasted better & better. The last dish we tried was the beef tongue which was a solid choice. The texture was very close to braised brisket but done in a French way. We finished off the meal with the Basque cheese cake with meringue & local fruits. The sake was really yummy too! We will be back soon!

John

5.0

Restaurant Chouchou is something that has surprisingly been missing from Montréal. The restaurant has a bustling, yet intimate, French bistro ambiance, serving Chinese cuisine with a distinct French flair. The char siu pork is notably tender, & the accompanying pickled vegetables balance the richness of the dishes with their tartness & crisp texture. The dessert, presented with a blend of colors, textures, & flavors, is a sophisticated reinterpretation of a classic.

Samuel

5.0

I entered with skepticism after browsing the menu, curious, almost unconvinced that elevated French methods would work on traditional Chinese flavors. Yet I left, with positive sentiment, about what I just consumed. It was familiar but different, creative & stunning, a unique dining experience. It was a fine dining adventure that offered value & one of a kind menu, in a culinary city where one thinks they have seen it all.

Personal highlights include the miso tea egg flavored with black bean dace (that traditional oval can found in Chinese grocery stores) & the Pekin duck bun. One minor comment or a one-off, I wish the ravioli was served a bit hotter, but perhaps there was a purpose for it being warm.

Everything is made in-house, you can taste the quality & care. I recommend to all to at least give this newcomer a try & see for yourself. The menu DOES work!

Rachael

5.0

Honestly, if you see this review, just take it as a sign & go try this place. I'm so happy to see Montreal nurture a restaurant with such a beautiful modern French-Chinese identity.

The atmosphere is so charming,
Their logo makes me believe there's a talented little mouse in the kitchen coming up with all these brilliant recipe ideas.

The appetizers & cocktails were absolutely impressive. I especially like the coconut scallops!