Restaurant Jade serves a diverse array of authentic Chinese dishes prepared with traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. The menu features a comprehensive selection of dim sum, savory stir-fries, and classic noodle preparations that highlight bold regional flavors. Patrons encounter a bustling atmosphere defined by efficient service and a focus on essential, flavorful culinary staples. Each dish emphasizes the balance of textures and spices characteristic of refined Eastern gastronomy. The interior design reflects a straightforward, functional aesthetic that prioritizes accessibility for groups and individuals alike. This establishment maintains a consistent reputation for delivering dependable portions of iconic regional favorites. The culinary approach centers on precise heat control and fresh produce, ensuring that every plate remains faithful to time-honored recipes that define the core of this specific Asian kitchen.
Restaurant Jade is widely recognized as a straightforward, no-frills buffet located in Montreal's Chinatown that prioritizes affordability and value over a fine dining experience. While opinions on the food quality are polarized, with some patrons enjoying the generous portions and authentic touches like made-to-order noodle soups, others note issues with food freshness, temperature, and dated facilities. The establishment is frequently praised for its friendly staff and ability to provide a satisfying meal at a very competitive price, making it a reliable destination for budget-conscious diners and families who appreciate a casual, accessible atmosphere.
The service was good, the waiter came over serval times to refill drinks but food wise it looked like it had been sitting around for a long time, was dry, & had few options to choose from-too many fried items.
As of 2025, you pay $25 which is about 30-40% lower than comparable alternatives. It follows accordingly that the food quality is mediocre - the deep fried options are overcooked to death, some of the meat dishes are extremely tough & chewy, & there are very few cold/dessert options or drinks available. On the other hand, some of the steamed & stir-fried dishes were surprisingly good.
The main targets in the'buffet meta' are the deep-fried shrimp & the ribs, but the price is cheap enough that you can enjoy a decent variety of food without feeling the need to minmax.
Jul 5, 2025
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Honestly so worth it! Really good Cantonese buffet. Not like Americanized Chinese, had some really authentic options. Still really cheap but such good options, like congee & wonton noodle soup made to order. Left supperrrr full. Had no problems, not a fine dining experience but definitely good value!
Well first you get what you pay. Buffet for 25$cad tax included... What do you expect?
For a non vegetarian there are some options but few. The veggie roll... I think the batter needs lots of love, same for the tofu.
I guess if you are up for fast service, quantity over quality & love fried meats , noodles (different types) & rice (fried or steamed with vegetables & egg) this is very ok. You even have dessert & coffee. & toilets are ok too.
So there's a place for it when you're on a budget.
You walk in & there's a few food options. Not very wow, the ambiance feels like they're mourning or something. Very muted. Not much service to speak of since it's a buffet. All in all, not the worst but definitely not recommend
Lots of food options, some were quite delicious but others not so much. Service was excellent (waiters constantly took away empty dishes & refilled water). Great atmosphere, dining area was clean. Price was very reasonable considering it was all you can eat. If you're just looking to fill your stomach with Chinese fast food, this is a perfect place to go. If you are looking for higher quality cuisine then you might want to look elsewhere.
$25/adult-including tax & tips- for all inclusive buffet of Chinese food. Good: hungry but do not care of quality. Had lots of fair sized shrimps, broccoli & some veggies dishes were great! Coffee & tea included, many choices of meats. Negatives: quality is fair, too many fried options, juices were just sugar & coloured waters (not real juice at all!), only a couple of desserts options. Sushi's were poorly made & mostly made of rice. Definitely a forgettable eating experience! (My wife says we should NOT forget!)
It's the second time we go there. First time we were disappointed because all the food was dry, like if they stayed on the re-heat plates too long. There's was no dessert option having like only 1 choice. We've decided to give it another chance, but it was worst the second time around: no choice at all in the buffet except some very very dry fries & pizza slices. For 25$ per person it was a rip off. The liquor tasted like dishwasher water. The freshness of the shrimp was very questionnable & the vanilla cake tasted like rubber. Sadly we won't be returning. Hopefully they can turn the situation around cauz it's a good spot.
Les années passent, mais le buffet Jade, lui, ne change pas. Ah oui! Un élément a changé : on nous demande maintenant de payer à l'entrée avant même d'avoir accès au restaurant! Endroit mal entretenu (surtout les toilettes, un véritable cauchemar). Aliments sans goût & généralement de basse qualité. De moins en moins d'options bouffe sur le plancher. Je n'ai pas détesté un certain type de nouilles ainsi que le poulet frit. C'est à peu près tout. Il y a de bien meilleurs restos chinois dans le coin. Donnez-vous la peine d'en essayer quelques-uns avant de vous arrêter ici. Non vraiment, plus jamais pour moi.
