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.
For $21 USD, its worth. Sure its not some fancy diamond encrusted resturant BUT this is the most authentic Chinese buffet you can. Im just glad its not some cheesy asian resturant called'wok n roll' or lotus garden where its $25 for frozen fried rice.
Old, vintage, looking decorations probably belonged on some unknown 90s chinese Kung fu movie.
Don't get me wrong, the food is very subpar but this is so authentic that food doesn't even matter anymore.
Pull up with ur boys, drink a bunch of Chinese beer, & eat shitty Chinese food. The waiter was also pretty chill.
I wish it was legal to smoke inside too, like a Bruce Lee flick.
Will definitely come back if im out & about drunk as hell
Moi personnellement j'ai bien aimé l'endroit. Ok j'avoue que je n'ai pas vraiment remarquer la déco mais quand je vais au resto ce n'est pas pour la déco que j'y vais & j'avoue ne pas avoir regarder les plancher non plus. Sinon il y a moins de choix de plat que je pensais mais j'ai aimé ce qui était servi & de plus le jus est a volonté. C'est sûre que ce n'est pas une expérience culinaire car il n'y a rien qui me fait dire WOUAW & surtout j'avais déjà manger similaire à un autre buffet mais pour le prix versus ce qui avait comme plat j'ai été séduite & j'y retournerai c'est certain
Well first you get what you pay. Buffet for 25$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.
One of the worst buffet experiences I've had. There was very little variety, & the food tasted like it had been sitting out for a while & wasn't fresh. We were a large party, but instead of a warm welcome, the main focus seemed to be making sure we could all pay on one bill. Once we were seated, staff rarely checked in or cleared plates when we were finished. Overall, a disappointing experience.
It's China Town so ya food ok just be ready to like anything can't be a picky person.. I like that the price is always the same week & weekend s..& that they have free juice stands & coffee just they not to fast on picking up your empty plates so they pile up fast if your a family ..so I just put on another empty table.. bathroom s could use make over & steam clean carpet inside maybe ..but it's ok buffet..
Apr 23, 2025
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Le pire restaurant chinois de ma vie & de loin. La nourriture est plus que passable, vraiment dommage dans le quartier chinois. Un minimum d effort serait apprécié pour les futurs clients.
Ça faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas mis les pieds, j'ai remarqué qu'il fallait que je paye d'avance & je ne le faisais pas avant. La bouffe était bonne & il a fallu que je demande à un client comment il a fait pour avoir des ustensiles & il a appelé un serveur pour moi. La prochaine fois que je me pointe à ce resto, je demanderai des ustensiles tout simplement.
Je ne suis pas du genre a mangé'chinois', j'ai été pour l'anniversaire d'une amie. C'est okay. Il y a beaucoup de fruit de mer pour ceux qui aime cela. Dans mon cas, je n'en mange pas alors je me suis contenté des quelques plats.
