Restaurant VIP se spécialise dans la cuisine cantonaise authentique, mettant l'accent sur des techniques culinaires traditionnelles qui privilégient les ingrédients frais et un contrôle précis de la cuisson. Le menu propose une sélection complète de plats classiques, incluant des riz en marmite de terre cuite, des viandes rôties succulentes et une variété de soupes de nouilles préparées sur commande. La clientèle découvre une atmosphère centrée sur l'efficacité fonctionnelle et la restauration conviviale, reflétant une approche standard de la cuisine chinoise régionale décontractée. Le processus de préparation priorise les saveurs naturelles, utilisant des sauces légères pour permettre aux ingrédients de base de chaque assiette de se distinguer clairement. Chaque portion arrive avec une exécution constante, garantissant que les éléments fondamentaux comme les dim sum et les légumes sautés conservent leur texture et leur profil gustatif. Cet établissement constitue une destination directe pour les amateurs de plats cantonais traditionnels servis dans un cadre pratique.
Restaurant VIP est largement reconnu par sa clientèle comme une destination de choix pour la cuisine chinoise à Montréal, souvent salué pour ses plats savoureux et authentiques, ses portions généreuses et sa longue histoire. De nombreux convives apprécient l'ambiance nostalgique sans prétention ainsi que le service attentionné du personnel, soulignant régulièrement des spécialités comme le chow mein cantonais, le homard au gingembre et divers choix de dumplings. Bien que la majorité des avis célèbrent une cuisine parmi les meilleures en ville, certains clients ont exprimé leur mécontentement concernant l'oubli occasionnel de riz avec les commandes à emporter et ont noté que le restaurant peut devenir très achalandé et bruyant, nécessitant un peu de patience durant les heures de pointe. Dans l'ensemble, l'établissement demeure un favori des familles et des habitués de longue date qui valorisent la constance et l'expertise culinaire présentes dans leurs recettes traditionnelles.
Amazing food! Authentic, chinese food with the perfect level of spice & sweet. So many flavors. We really enjoyed the yummy dishes here. The wait time was not bad. 10-15 minutes. But that is expected in chinatown. The service was good. It is a busy restaurant so expect to wait for everything. But it is worth it because the food is amazing. Slightly noisy. We ordered 2 starters & 2 mains for 2 people.
Being Jewish, it is a tradition to go to a Chinese restaurant on Christmas day. So we did the right thing & went to Chinatown & had supper.
We found parking within minutes. We left earlier than usual thinking parking would be tough, but it wasn't. We arrived at the restaurant, & took the last table.
For starters we had Single bowls of Won-Ton soup & the won-tons were firmly stuffed with pork & shrimp. Followed by (not shown) meat filled egg-rolls with Hunan Dumplings.
The main meal was Ginger Lobster, Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli, & Rice sticks with Beef, Green Peppers, & Onions, in Black Bean Sauce.
The restaurant was overloaded so there was a long pause between the starters & mains, but we didn't mind.
Servers were kind & friendly as usual.
Updated 12/25/25
I have been coming to this place since 1992. Still one of the greatest chinese food restaurent in Montréal chinatown with same great dishes & services, & the original owner, This place makes me nostalgic.
Went there for a full dinner once & it was good. I also stopped by the other day to pick up egg rolls & chicken fried rice & although it was good but I had 4 small spring rolls with a bowl of chicken fried rice & it cost me 25$ I find that expensive considering there was not much food. The portions are good but the spring rolls were small....tasty but small. I initially asked for egg rolls but I got spring rolls & also I asked for no vegetables in the chicken fried rice & I found it much better since they put a lot of peas. This place is bright neon lights dining room style with plastic covering the table cloths. The staff is ok but sometimes the service is a bit long. Overall I would recommend this place but it is not cheap. The rice was really good. This place is on Clark right below René Lévesque Boulevard in Chinatown. So if you're heading east on René Lévesque you turn right on Clark & you will see the VIP restaurant on your left. Like I said, of you go eat there you will eat in a very basic square table nothing fancy with plastic protecting the table cloths & a no rush service with good food. So go try it now. Get up & stop procrastinating & just go eat there, you will be glad you did Than you,
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!
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.
