Pinophyta is widely praised for authentic Cantonese and Chinese comfort food, with standout clay pot rice that has a crispy bottom, fragrant mushroom varieties, and generous portions, along with Dan Dan noodles, Hainanese chicken rice, dumplings, and a variety of soups that deliver bold, satisfying flavors. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, the dining room is clean and welcoming, and the open kitchen inspires trust and a sense of care. The menu uses clear symbols to indicate spiciness and ingredients, helping guests choose dishes with confidence, and many reviews highlight good value and a fast, reliable experience for families, friends, or a date night. A few notes mention a coconut chicken dish that was bland and overpriced and some occasional inconsistencies in portions or temperature, but these are outnumbered by positive experiences and the sense that Pinophyta is a hidden gem in downtown Montreal.
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
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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 👍🏻👍🏻
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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
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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.
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.
