Tong Por Restaurant previously in Montreal Chinatown and recently moved in Ville St-Laurent offers fine Chinese and Thai cuisine, specializing in Dim Sum, Tong Por duck, etc.. The restaurant is large and can accommodate up to 600 patrons. The decor is simple with a touch of China and Thailand.
Tong Por Resto-Reception is a comforting, classic Cantonese spot where dim sum and other Cantonese dishes are consistently flavorful and satisfying. Dim sum carts and an a la carte menu offer a wide variety, with staples like shu mai and hargow and favorites such as fried rice and noodles, plus a range of proteins and tofu. The service is generally friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere feels lively and family friendly, though weekends can bring crowds and parking can be a challenge. The dining room is spacious and traditional, with some comments noting a dated feel and hours for dim sum that are not always clear. Overall, the value is solid, portions are generous, and the food is described as tasty and authentic, making Tong Por a reliable choice for gatherings or casual meals with friends.
Tong Por is definitely one of Montreal's staple Chinese restaurants, especially for dim sum.
The dim sum here is consistently very good & a reliable choice if you're craving classic Cantonese dishes.
For dinner, they also offer some lesser-known, specialty dishes that are absolutely worth trying. One standout is the Eight Treasure Duck (???), which is not something you'll find at many places. It's a great option if you're looking to try something different & more traditional.
Just note that this dish needs to be ordered in advance-usually at least 2 to 4 hours ahead-so the kitchen has time to prepare it properly.
Overall, a very solid spot with both classic & unique offerings. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're willing to plan ahead for their special dishes.
Tong Por is such a great spot when you're craving comforting, flavorful Chinese food. It's a true classic establishment for dim sum - the kind of place that feels timeless & reliable.
The servers are funny & full of personality, which just adds to the charm of the experience. Always a satisfying visit.
Very tricky to find parking as it's almost always jam-packed!
I love Chinese food, yeah. You know that it's true, yeah. I love fried rice, I love noodles, I love chow mein, chow mei mei mei mei mein.
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Classic Dim Sum experience, nothing grandiose but nothing poorioso. The lights are perfectly dim & food sums up everything about the classical Dim Sum experience.
Chicken feet 🐔 Pork 🐷 Beef 🐄 Shrimp 🍤 Tofu 🐪 Noodole 🍜 You name it, they got it.
Unfortunately, I do not speak the language of the great big China, so I must communicate in the language of the ASL & English. Maybe one day I'll learn Chinese (Da chia how juung go, chuunzai, wu yo BING CHILLING) Other than that, service is good. Aunties are nice & uncles are nice :)
They are not clear with the schedule before attending I looked for information on the page & I did not find anything regarding what time the dim sum service ends even before entering I took a look at the hours at the door & nothing I arrived at 2:30 I could only eat what was left of the service then I asked a waiter & he only told me that it ended at 3 in the afternoon but he did not tell me if the dim sum service resumed later I would like to be able to find this information on the page or at the entrance of the restaurant
I've only had dim sum here, but I highly recommend it. If you go on the weekend, be prepared for parking wars with the customers from Marché C&T (IYKYK).
Best food, excellent service, affordable for families & groups, food comes out fast, friendly atmosphere. We go there whenever we can, for dinner or traditional dimsum brunch with push-carts. Highly recommend.
My mother in law took me, my wife & our daughter out for Birthday Dim sum. Its always a great time Dim Sum spot when the waiter makes you feel like you're in trouble for asking for the'hot mustard & hot sauce'. Steam carts & bamboo steam baskets galore. Delicious & hot, steamy & ready for your taking. Favorites like shu mai & hargow are glorious staples, but try something different the honeycomb tripe was top notch. Definitely our Dim Sum choice over any other.
Dim Sum can vary, last time was excellent, dinner/ main plates generous but quality of output average, service attentive
Went this past Sat. Place was mobbed. Dim sum was first class. Soumai was moist, full of pork & ground shrimp with a transperant skin, sticky rice & chicken feet were hot & tasty while spareribs were meaty in their black bean sauce.
After the lengthy customer restrictions from the pandemic, it was nice to see the big dining room full & vibrant.
Addition Oct 25
I felt compelled to make an update. Today the dim sum was outstanding. Eating alone my sample had to be a narrow one.
The tripe,liver & turnip was delicious. Moist & chewy, I enjoyed & applauded that the different elements of Now Jap in their serving chariot were separate as opposedto being in one prearranged mixture. The spareribs in black bean sauce were somewhat unique So much meat around each piece,chewy & garlic tasting. The sumai( steamed pork & shrimp) dumplings were as good as I have ever sampled including those eaten in Hong Kong . Light,buttery,virtual no thick,floured skin & brilliant texture, I almost brought a second order home in an act of indulgence. The three items described cost $23 before taxes up 40% from several years ago but in the moment worth every penny according to my satisfaction
Great local authentic Chinese restaurant. Large dining room. Lots of staff for quick & friendly service. Also open for dim sum until 2pm each day. Parking can be a challenge during peak hours. Street parking is available. The food is very tasty & the portions are good. Price is fair for the portions that you get. Take out available as well.
Si vous cherchez de la cuisine authentique asiatique, c'est un bon restaurant. L'expérience Dim Sum le dimanche est une expérience intéressante entre amis. Le service est efficace & rapide. Cependant, le menu devient vite redondant car ce sont toujours les mêmes items qui reviennent au cours du repas. Aussi, j'ai trouvé questionnable de voir que des poissons morts étaient laissés dans l'aquarium. L'eau dans l'aquarium était aussi très floue. L'alarme de feu a aussi retentit pendant une heure sans qu'on sache trop pourquoi.
Vous cherchez un resto DIM SUM & de la cuisine authentique chinoise, vietnamienne cambogienne @ VSL, le resto Tong Por est un bon choix. Il est situe dans un centre d'achat tout pres du supermarche C&T qui est tres pratique lorsque vous faites votre epicerie avant ou apres un repas @ ce resto & si vous venez en voiture mais le stationnement n'est pas tres grand alors prevoyez arriver de bonheur. L'accueil & le service de l'equipe etait excellent. Le menu a plusieurs choix mais comme c'etait un evenement special communautaire, les organisateurs du comite ont choisi un menu special @ 8 services pour souligner le Solstice d'Hiver & Noel. Les portions etaient bien genereuses & plusieurs plats etaient delicieux. Je vous recommande fortement de commander leur fondue thailandaise TomYum aux fruits de mer au lait de coco & la salade homard style cambogienne, ohlala c'est so yummy yummy ...Au plaisir, Missy A!
