Restaurant Chou Chou

Lan

5.0

We found this place randomly. & it was a pleasure to dining in here. The restaurant is not a huge space but food is really really good.

As a Chinese, I never thought about flavour can be used this way. Food is awesome!
My favorited is the duck. Meat comes in two way. we added a salad which is also good. Char Siu is not a traditional Char Siu but it's a great!
The panda cotta dessert is refreshing & delicious. Really good combination!

I am a huge fan & will come back again!

Dilara

5.0

The chef created beautiful vegan plates for me with a bit of a heads-up. I love exploring good food & wine around the city & it definitely is a challenge to find a cute atmosphere & good food that would please everyone. I am going back with my omnivore & vegan friends.

I had the ravioli with mushroom+potato filling instead of pork. The sauce was particularly good. We shared the asparagus & endive salad. For the salad, they brought separate sauces for me (a delicious vinaigrette) & my friend (the original shrimp sauce). The chef also created an impromptu frozen berry dessert which was surprisingly delicious (much better & much more special than a sorbet). Good wine selection as well.

Rene

5.0

If you're looking for a restaurant in Montreal that truly surprises you-in the best way possible-Restaurant Chouchou is one you don't want to miss.

This fairly new restaurant has such a charming & inviting atmosphere-warm, stylish, & thoughtfully put together. The service throughout was excellent: attentive, welcoming, & perfectly paced without ever feeling rushed.

We began with the Mimosa Egg & the Peking duck sandwich. The egg was beautifully prepared-light, creamy, & incredibly refined. The duck sandwich, however, completely stole the spotlight. The duck was tender & rich with a perfect balance of flavors, & my husband hasn't stopped talking about it since.

We also had the Chicken salad, Tofu tartare, & the Scallops. The chicken was unbelievably tender-truly melt-in-your-mouth-& paired with fresh, vibrant ingredients. The tofu tartare was a pleasant surprise-fresh, delicate, & thoughtfully seasoned, offering a lighter yet equally satisfying contrast to the other dishes. The scallops were outstanding: perfectly prepared & paired with coconut to create a dish that was both delicate & bursting with flavor.

We then tried the Salmon & the Squash Ravioli with peanut sauce, & both were equally impressive. The salmon was cooked flawlessly-moist, flaky, & full of clean flavor. The squash ravioli was a standout for its creativity, combining sweet & nutty notes in a way that felt both comforting & elevated.

What made the experience even more special is how memorable it was-we spoke about the meal the entire way home & have since recommended it to many friends. My husband, who rarely comments on restaurants, has been telling everyone about this place.

Chouchou is absolutely worth a visit. We will definitely be returning.

One small note-since it was our first visit, we were excited to try a variety of dishes, which meant the table felt a bit tight once the plates arrived along with our drinks. Also, parking in the area can be a bit challenging, so it's worth planning ahead.

Zeguang

5.0

I tried the entire menu, & the appetizers were a total standout-the Scallion Focaccia is a must-try. The Urumqi Chicken Salad was incredibly fragrant with its Sichuan peppercorn oil, & you can tell the chicken was marinated overnight; it was exceptionally velvety & flavorful. Another genius pairing was the Char Siu Pork Neck with the burnt onion sauce; the smoky, charred notes were an unexpected but perfect match. Osmanthus providing a sophisticated sweetness that pairs beautifully with the pear. E very dish shows a deep, authentic understanding of Chinese seasoning. Highly recommended!