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Restaurant Pinophyta
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Restaurant Pinophyta

Downtown
4.7$$
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Restaurant Pinophyta Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
AsianChineseSzechuanGrillDumplings
Authentic cantonese and szechuanese noodles, claypot rice, dumplings Crafted with heart.

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Reviews for Restaurant Pinophyta

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on Google4.8 (300+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Pinophyta stands out as a hidden gem in downtown Montreal with a menu that feels authentically Chinese, featuring clay pot rice, dumplings, Hainan chicken, Dan Dan noodles, and handmade noodles. Reviews describe meals that taste comforting and homey, with generous portions and good value, and praise the bottom crust on clay pot rice and the freshness of dumplings, noodles, and soups. The service is repeatedly described as warm, attentive, and friendly, and the space is clean, cozy, and inviting, making the overall experience welcoming even when crowded. Several dishes stand out across the feedback, including the mouthwatering chicken and century eggs, mushroom and beef clay pot rice, spicy soups, and the dumplings, while some reviewers note variance in flavors or occasional missteps like cold chicken or mixed broth aromas; flavor profiles may skew toward authentic Cantonese or Chinese Canadian tastes. Despite occasional quibbles, the prevailing view is that Pinophyta delivers quality, variety, and value, with many readers planning to return to explore more dishes.
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Amazing food. Super nice staff

Dec 9, 2025
on Google

Fantastic authentic food! The claypot rice was delicious, & so were the appetizers. Will be coming back to try their noodles!

Dec 6, 2025
on Google

very authentic chinese cuisine, their cold chicken appetizers has a fair amount of chicken considering the price of the dish. we also ordered their scullion oil noodle, the noodles were sticking together & the dish was cold when delivered. despite the coldness of the dish everything was good. recommend the chili oil wonton, very nice taste & the filling was very tasty. would come back again!

Dec 5, 2025
on Google

We are returning! A top place for noodles, dumplings, chicken rice/dishes, & amuse bouche appetizers. Don't forget to try their speciality plum juice! Well done team with friendly service 👍🏻👍🏻

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

Don't know how authentic their Hainanese chicken is, but it tasted unbelievably bland. Would not recommend if you're looking for a flavorful experience.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

Stopped by here with my lady for a quick lunch & it was perfect! Not too pricy, looks very nice, & the food came out quick!! We both got rice bowls & they fill you up - I have a black hole for a stomach so that was an important factor for me.
Good stuff!!

Nov 29, 2025
on Google
5.0

This is a hidden gem. The food is wonderful - you have a great selection of northern & southern Chinese food - & it's very delicious. Terracotta rice / clay pot rice is just like what you can get in Hong Kong. We arrived at around 12:40PM on a Friday & the food was served quite quickly. Reasonable portion for a reasonable price, I would even say it's a bargain because how delicious it was. Restaurant is very clean & staff is very nice. I would definitely come back here again.

Nov 28, 2025
on Google

Hidden gem !

Nov 23, 2025
on Google
3.0

Les wontons sont excellents. Les rouleaux également.

Boeuf braisé pas bon. La saveur ok, mais la moitié du plat est du gras, des tendons & des bouts croquants. Un boeuf braisé devrait être tendre .... sans tous les bouts pas très mangeables.

Nov 22, 2025
on Google

Interesting menu, a bit on the expensive side but given the location - makes sense. Would like to come back & be more adventurous - try the intestines. The potato appetizer was super refreshing had only heard about it from people travelling near Tibet - finally tried it here.

Nov 22, 2025
on Google

Excellent repas dans une ambiance chaleureuse & familiale. La soupe wonton & les oeufs centenaires ont été nos coups de coeur, suivi de près par le poulet salivant & les dumplings aux arachides. Le personnel était attentionné & souriant. Tout ça pour un prix très abordable! Je recommande & je reviendrai!!

Nov 16, 2025
on Google
4.0

Superbe expérience. Nous y sommes allés pour ma fête. Un des rares restaurant à faire le hainanese chicken un peu comme ce que j'ai déjà gouté à singapour. Resto très authentique & fidèle selon ce que j'ai ressenti. Nous avons été très bien accueilli & le service était bon. Peut toujours s'améliorer au niveau des portions d'où le 4 étoiles & non 5. Mais sinon j'ai beaucoup aimé.

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

Loved it, pretty delicious.
Loved the century eggs!

Nov 15, 2025
on Google

A real find thanks to Evanvanyamtl on TikTok. The Mini wontons aux crevettes à la cantonaise soup was delicious, as was the Sago au lait de coco & mangue for dessert. The establishment is spotless. The service was excellent. Pinphyta is a short walk down Union Avenue from St. Catherine Street.

Nov 8, 2025
on Google

Foods are good! Authentic chinese foods

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Very cozy & nice rest. Food is so good

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Excellent food & service

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

We had a fantastic time at this restaurant while visiting Montreal. The food was amazing definitely not your average dining experience, but something even better. Daniel served us & gave excellent recommendations from the menu, which made us come back for a second visit during our short trip. If you're in Montreal & looking for a memorable meal, this is the place to go.

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Not Spicy to korean. Soup is delicious & you can choose 6 noodle type.
I pick the most thin noodle & it is soft & yummy.

Oct 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

Tried almost everything on the menu - everything is on point! Chive dumplings are a must!! Super juicy & really good flavours…Best I've had!

Oct 25, 2025
on Google