Named after the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in Asia, represents an important gateway into China’s rich culture and history. Being one of the first neighbourhood Chinese restaurants in Montreal, it is renowned for its family dining experience, and has enjoyed a large and loyal clientele since its inception. This proud "institution", as its regulars likes to call it, is famous for its Egg Rolls and have been called the "best in town". In addition to those golden delicacies, the Wonton Soup, Yangtze Spare Ribs, Pineapple Chicken and Shrimps with Lobster Sauce are also favourites among Montrealers as well as former residents of the city who flock back when visiting. RESTAURANT TCHANG KIANG, was founded more than 35 years ago. This establishment was appreciated by many loyal customers and is recognized as one of the outstanding Chinese restaurants within the NDG area. Along with its many other Szechuan and Peking speciality dishes, this restaurant will surely satisfy any cravings.
Reviews for Tchang Kiang By Yangtze describe a place with very good food and generally excellent service, though portions are often called smaller than in the past. Dishes frequently praised include pineapple chicken, duck, chicken chow mein, garlic spareribs, egg rolls, hot and sour soup, chicken fried rice and the crispy pork with black mushrooms, with sauce and texture highlighted; some items are noted as overbattered, underfilled, or sometimes bland and overcooked. A few comments mention a decline from earlier visits, while many describe it as a reliable neighbourhood favourite for decades, clean surroundings and courteous staff. The restaurant is seen as a solid choice for celebrations and everyday meals alike, with attentive service and steady quality, even as portion size and consistency remain common themes in reviews.
My mother is 90 wanted to go down memory lane so we got some take out today. I was hesitant from some of the reviews that I had read ,but decided to give them a chance
Chicken chow mein was nice, garlic spareribs nice,pineapple chicken was a nice surprise as most restaurants put a tiny piece of chicken & then a ton of batter like a golf ball. This was prepared really nice in the sauce & pineapple. Egg rolls nice. General Tao chicken was also tasty but not in the black bean sause. Must be some interpretation of the dish but still tasted really good chicken fried rice was good, not much chicken though. Only down side & it seems to be a common theme with many restaurants, portions a lot smaller than they used to be. If you take the dinner for 2 etc, remember they charge extra for the soup. Hot & sour soup was tasty.
I would go back & I would recommend this restaurant. I used to go there all the time in the 80s & they keep the place clean. Staff is courteous. Last thought : for everyone that had some issue with the staff other order, it's really not nice to make stories about horrible service or getting sick from food. This restaurant has been around for decades & taking swipes at the staff & chef is immature.
We were 2 sharing a combo meal of Wonton soup, spring rolls, chicken fried rice, chicken chow mein, deep fried breaded chicken strips. We enjoyed the meal very much & were impressed with the very good service.
Dec 3, 2024
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I've been going for years (50+) This is where we'd go for my birthday. Egg rolls are still excellent. All the food was perfect. Although they dropped the almonds from the chicken & vegetables.
If there was an option for ZERO star i would freaking give it. I ate my food with disgust & utter anger. i ordered for delivery & mentioned three times to type on the apt code. They did not consider this when delivering & buzzed again & again like freaking ill mannered people!!! I went to open, saw that he was the delivery man was compassionate & understanding. But then, the delivery man had the utter gut to be really really rude to me as if it was my fault. No customer service at all!!!!! Food was blend except for the veggie rolls. I am never going to order with them. I am the type who stays very faithful & order everyday out to eat- & believe me- its not about the money- but id rather spend the same but interact with MANNERED people & for BETTER food Quality!
Nov 7, 2017
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Un mot résumant notre soirée : Wow ! La nourriture est d'une qualité exceptionnelle, les dumplings ont été un véritable coup de coeur ! Nous y étions pour une soirée en amoureux, & nous en sommes repartis très satisfaits 7 assiettes partagées plus tard ! Quelle expérience incroyable ! Il faut vraiment goûter les kou tien, les egg rolls croustillants à souhait, le poulet général tao généreux en poulet, le boeuf au brocoli & les crêpes Moo Shoo au canard ! Belle ambiance relax avec la musique idéale pour un bon moment !
I had long heard about the supposed resurrection of the iconic Yangtze restaurant, I greatly looked forward to a takeout meal here.
To be clear, this was a takeout. I found the restaurant clean & quiet. The takeout order went without a hitch.
Some have said the the portions were tiny for the price, I could not agree more. At $34 plus tax for a takeout for two ( the website said $32 ), I found it very expensive.
They give you 3 egg rolls per person, presumably because the takeout does not include the won-ton soup. I found the egg rolls to be the best part of the meal, the skins were flawlessly fried to a golden brown, & the filling was tasty & had good texture. My wife thought the egg rolls lacked on the pork inside the filling, but I thought overall the taste made up for this.
The chow mein was ordinary, & a bit too watery. The rice was ok, but way too small. The pineapple chicken was a nice red color & decent, but I counted about 8 small pieces of breaded chicken, WAY too small for a supposed meal for two. The dry garlic ribs were closer to a portion of 2, but they were ordinary. The rib pieces were small & a bit fattier than I would like, & the dry garlic sauce was too watery.
In short, the quality was ordinary & at close to $40 with tax & tip, the portions were hugely disappointing. At $40 for takeout for 2, Montrealers have many more better options fortunately.
I will try their sit-down menu one more time, but I do not recommend the takeout for quality/value.
Gene
Probably the best egg rolls & sweet & sour soup all around. The General Tao chicken was a bit bland, but was a generous portion & the chicken was truly succulent. My companion's shrimp with lobster sauce was more like a huge soup; the shrimp were excellent & the portion generous. Service was excellent! We will most definitely return.
J'y suis allé avec ma blonde le 30 août 2013, c'était délicieux.
Certains de mes plats était excellents, j'ai pris le numéro 5 pour deux personnes. Je vous conseille de changer le poulet à l'ananas pour des crevettes frites, qui ont l'air vraiment délicieuses.
Ce restaurant mérite absolument de l'essayer. La prochaine fois, je saurai quoi changer. Surtout si vous habiter dans le coin, vous avez de la chance.
Voici mon analyse :
Soupe won ton 9/10 (l'arôme est vraiment très bonne)
Egg roll 8/10 (Texture parfaite mais un peu gras, j'ai bien aimé)
Côtes à l'ail 9/10 (Délicieuses)
Légumes avec poulets en cube 10/10 (Perfection)
Poulet à l'ananas 6/10 (Trop de pâtes & trop stiff)
Riz frit 5/10 (Sec, pas très bon)
Chow mein au poulet 9/10 (Vraiment délicieux, belle consistance)
Ailes de poulet 7/10 (Pour les apprécier, badigeoner avec la cuillère, le liquide de l'assiette & manger avec du liquide)
Bon service, même si la propriétaire ne parle pas beaucoup le français. La serveuse était très courtoise.
