Name: Restaurant Pinophyta
Address: 1186 Avenue Union, Montreal, QC, H3B 0E5, CA
Telephone: +1-5146329888
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Wednesday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Thursday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Friday

11:30 am - 9 pm

Saturday

12 pm - 9 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 9 pm

About

Restaurant Pinophyta presents an authentic Szechuan culinary journey, celebrated for its bold and complex flavors. The kitchen masterfully employs traditional techniques, focusing on the characteristic numbing spice of Sichuan peppercorns and the fiery heat of chili peppers. Signature dishes showcase a vibrant array of ingredients, from tender stir-fried meats to expertly prepared seafood, all infused with the distinctive taste profiles of the region. Expect a dynamic dining experience where each plate offers a symphony of tastes and aromas, reflecting the rich heritage of Chinese Szechuan cuisine. The restaurant provides a sophisticated yet approachable setting perfect for savoring these iconic dishes.

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Restaurant Pinophyta is widely praised as a hidden gem in Montreal, offering an authentic and flavorful Cantonese dining experience that many compare favorably to traditional home cooking. Guests frequently highlight the clay pot rice with its signature crispy bottom, the mouth watering cold chicken, and the freshly made dumplings as standout items. The atmosphere is generally described as cozy, clean, and welcoming, making it an excellent choice for casual meals, dates, or family gatherings. While the majority of diners celebrate the attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service, particularly noting the professional staff, a few visitors have pointed out minor inconsistencies regarding portion sizes or specific dish flavors. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended for its high-quality ingredients, reasonable pricing, and consistently enjoyable dining environment.

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Joseph

5.0

Hidden gem downtown! I passed in front of this place sooo many times & never knew what I was missing.

Went for lunch with collegues. We shared 2 starters & 2 meals. Mouth watering chicken, fried chicken with sechuan spices, the beef rice bown & the dandan noodles. Service was quick, everything was great!!

Favorites were the fried chicken & the dandan but you shouldn't sleep on the rice bowl, the crispy rice at the bottom is worth it.

Jul 26, 2026

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Nikky

5.0

Got the dandan noodles, clay pot rice & the crispy Sichuan chicken. Everything was so flavorful & delicious. The staff was very welcoming & had a wonderful night out here, they also added alcohol to the menu! 10/10

Jul 4, 2026

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Jasen

5.0

Great Cantonese food. Everything seasoned perfectly. Seaweed Salade & marinated egg applies along with a cold noodles bowl on a steamy hot day

Jul 2, 2026

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Lewen

5.0

Lovely place. Nice atmosphere & food is delicious. Our favorite is the beef noodle soup but the hainanese chicken & the clay pot were great too.

Jun 3, 2026

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Giorgia

5.0

I ravioli BUONISSIMI
Noodles anche🤗
Locale ordinato e pulito
Molto gentili
Giusto il prezzo

May 18, 2026

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Masum

3.0

Very good service! the dumplings were nice & delicious! as for the noodles, i have mixed feelings on it! Worth to give it a try! very popular spot!

May 1, 2026

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Saagar

5.0

The mouth watering chicken was indeed mouth watering
Was a bit disappointed in the shredded chicken noodle though as it just had a tiny bit of chicken on-top

Apr 28, 2026

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Libby

5.0

We stopped here on vacation & got the spicy beef rice (pictured) & clear broth beef noodles. In the soup, the broth was delicious & the beef tender. The rice was a tasty blend of textures. My spouse said it was'what every rice bowl I've ever had wishes it could be!' It was already spicy & flavorful on its own, but I added some of the homemade chili oil & that was also incredible! I would come again if I lived nearby!

Apr 8, 2026

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Nyssa

5.0

Very yummy food! We were 4 & ordered a bunch of different dishes to share. I think all of us agreed that the dandan noodles & the mouth salivating chicken were the best out of what we ordered (we ordered 2 claypots along with those). Overall, itwas a nice experience :)

Apr 5, 2026

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Richard

5.0

The Dan Dan noodles were awesome, perfect texture & the sauce they used was great.! Service was excellent… We were talking to the owner ( I'm guessing or manager ) apparently, they make their sauces in house, honestly, they should bottle them & sell them!

Mar 28, 2026

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