Located in the heart of Montreal's busy Chinatown district, the Restaurant Jardin de Jade Poon Kai offers Chinese delights including Cantonese, Szechuan and Dim-Sum specialties. Jardin De Jade Poon Kai is known for its wide array of buffet items like egg rolls, sweet and sour spare ribs, General Tao chicken and other dishes. Jardin De Jade Poon Kai is good for kids and groups as well as a romantic dinner.
Restaurant Jade is described as an all you can eat buffet where tax and tip are included, offering good value and a wide variety that appeals to families. Reviews note that the quality can be uneven, with some dishes greasy or underseasoned, while standouts like certain dumplings, won ton soup, and shrimp are praised. Several comments mention oiliness and heaviness, and some deep fried items are overcooked or chewy. Cleanliness and upkeep are recurring concerns, with references to less than ideal bathrooms and decor that feels dated. Several writers point out that the selection has shrunk since the pandemic and that rotating dishes would help keep the buffet more appealing. There is also a plant based lane noted by vegans, indicating some accommodation for different diets. Overall the place is viewed as a budget friendly option with mixed impressions on food quality, balancing price and variety against freshness and polish.
I'm a big fan of Chinese food, but I found this restaurant quite disappointing. For just $25, you get all-you-can-eat, but unfortunately, that means sacrificing quality. Sadly, they didn't do justice to my favourite soups, which was a letdown. Nearby restaurants are offering better quality food, & my curiosity about this place didn't quite pay off. I wouldn't recommend it.
Jan 3, 2026
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As of 2025, you pay $25 which is about 30-40% lower than comparable alternatives. It follows accordingly that the food quality is mediocre - the deep fried options are overcooked to death, some of the meat dishes are extremely tough & chewy, & there are very few cold/dessert options or drinks available. On the other hand, some of the steamed & stir-fried dishes were surprisingly good.
The main targets in the'buffet meta' are the deep-fried shrimp & the ribs, but the price is cheap enough that you can enjoy a decent variety of food without feeling the need to minmax.
Well first you get what you pay. Buffet for 25$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.
Was excited to see that they were renovating. With their massive price increases in the past few years I was expecting better food & an expanded selection. However it looks like they've actually shrunk the buffet & the quality is the same. Gone is the shrimp. Gone is all the Dim Sum items & congee.
Jan 4, 2025
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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!)
Really popular restaurant I've been going there once a year since forever & it is always good quality & tasty. Really recommend it is not looking like a top notch restaurant but what matters is the food not the appearance.
Feb 22, 2024
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They have improved a lot since my visit last year. Still there's a long way to go, but they deserve we give them the opportunity. CVD time had not been easy to anybody, specially for restaurants & I do wish them to recover their clientele & their quality. It was clear for me that they are working hard towards that goal. Let's encourage them.
The relationship quality-price is very fair. I've spent more money in a lot of restaurants with "better reviews" but with poor quality or taste.
In this place you got plenty of options to try, anything I tasted was delicious. A couple of plates don't use the very best quality products but the taste stills good.
The attention is pretty warm, they're very, very patient people.
