Restaurant VIP in Montreal's Chinatown is described as a longtime favorite for generous portions and bold flavors, blending traditional Cantonese dishes with North American favorites and maintaining high consistency thanks to a steady chef and staff over the years. Reviews note a cozy, sometimes crowded dining room, friendly service, and strong value with large portions that make the meals feel well worth the price. The menu features many standouts such as Cantonese fried rice, spicy shrimp, lobster, barbeque duck, and chicken with vegetables, with beloved items like General Tao and chow mein, though some dishes such as chicken feet are no longer offered. Some comments mention slower pacing when the place is busy and a plain decor, but the overall tone is loyal and nostalgic, praising it as among the best Chinese restaurants in Montreal. Parking can be easy at times, and to-go orders are occasionally incomplete, but the kitchen's care and flavor keep patrons coming back.
Depuis une vingtaine d'années, ma destination bouffe dans le Chinatown. Imbattable en ce qui concerne le rapport qualité/prix... même si les prix ont augmenté au cours des dernières années. Le choix est vaste & les saveurs sont véritablement au rendez-vous ici! On est loin des buffets chinois bon marché où rien ne goûte. Service rapide, efficace. Si l'endroit est propre, le décor est désuet & banal. & que dire de leurs fameuses "nappes blanches en plastique" pour protéger leurs tables? Il faut s'y rendre pour comprendre. Mon seul bémol qui n'a jamais changé : les serveurs/caissiers (asiatiques & essentiellement anglophones) qui peuvent être rudes (voire carrément bêtes) & surtout insistants pour leurs pourboires. Tout de même, je recommande l'expérience. L'option diner est particulièrement alléchante & bon marché, mais un conseil, arrivez tôt!
Feb 22, 2024
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Super bon c'est un restaurant que je fréquente depuis 30ans. Les plats ont des bonnes portion. Nous étions 4 & 4 plats avec une soupe ont été bien parfait & on a même rapporté un petit restant. Sur le service c'était bien jusqu'à le serveur me dise que 15% de pourvoir c'est pas assez, j'ai pas aimer me faire dire que je dois donner plus nous étions sur une nappe en plastique. Alors pour me pas faire du bruit j'ai rajouté 5$ de plus, mais je ne pense plus y retourner.
Si vous n'êtes pas trop regardant du décors & que le service dans un anglais français approximatif ne vous dérange pas, c'est un endroit pour manger de cuisine chinoise commune & traditionnelle abordable.
Feb 6, 2024
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January, 2024: Restaurant VIP is a good & decent Restaurant. I love the food that I ate there we were three guys & we came here on a Sunday Pros: 1) Washroom is pretty clean. 2) The food is good i ordered Steamed Rice & Like a fried chicken thing but it was good. My friends ordered Pineapple chicken & General Tao. 3) The waiters were good & working hard. 4) Many of the customers there knew each other. 5) Right by Chinatown & not a far walk from the Metro. Cons: 1) There was no Water when were served. Just the Hot tea. 2) The waiter was okay some were nice & others were not. 3) Parking maybe a challenge. 4) The Restaurant looked small when it's full & a bit rundowned but still nice vibe. 5) The food was a little bit salty but I think they should be more upfront about how to pay & what to eat. Conclusion: It was a good restaurant & I hope to try other things in the future & try the sharing idea mentioned like 18.95 for one person or 25 for sharing etc.
La qualité des plats était impressionnante, offrant une bonne combinaison de saveurs authentiques. Le service était impeccable, le personnel étant attentif & courtois. De plus, le rapport qualité-quantité-prix était très satisfaisant. Une expérience culinaire qui mérite d'être renouvelée !
We have eaten at VIP many times over the years. Overall, we have been pleased. We were a group of 7 last week; we ordered - & enjoyed- many dishes, mostly but not exclusively vegetarian. I love that VIP takes reservations. The food is prepared quickly, & the portions are generous. Our waiter put a candlle in a half orange for our friend who was celebrating a birthday, which was appreciated. I'm delighted that the take out containers are now recyclable. If management would find an alternative to the plastic tablecloths which are not recyclable, & which fill up the landfill, that would be more than FABULOUUS. & perhaps keep some cupcakes in the freezer for those who are celebrating birthdays? Thank-you, VIP.
This is an institution in Montreal's Chinatown. A must for local & tourist. Service is quick. Food is delicious. Classic that must ordered: Cantonese chow mein, salt & pepper squid or anything. You can reserve if you are a good group. The more you are, the more choices you have to share.
