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.
Large portions & good quality food. I like that they have a wonton soup without pork (only shrimp), I don't eat pork so normally can't order that. Our server was very nice.
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
I have been here before, & it is your typical Chinese restaurant with fair service. However i did like the food, but not everyone in our party did.
What annoyed me the most was when one waiter waited behind us while my father in law was counting the money to pay the bill. He is a senior & can be slow, but the waiter wouldnt move away & kept reminding us that the tip was extra!!
My father was a successful restaurateur in Montreal for decades. I am fully aware good service deserves good tip, but we tipped nonetheless for the'service' we got!
Typical chinese restaurant service with no manners, tact, or class. But i did like the food & the company i was with!!
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.
On a summer vacation visiting my mom & sister from also my nephew & his LARGE family also in town from Toronto, we came to Tong Por for a family dinner.
As it was on the eve of Ste Jean Baptiste Day holiday in Quebec, the restaurant was not as crowded on a Monday night - as people are traveling or camping.
We were given a large table with rotation capability for easy food access by everyone, We ordered:
* Cantonese Stewed Brisket w/ Daikon
* Sweet & Sour Pork Chops
* Deep Fried Salt & Pepper Tofu Cubes
' Salt & Pepper Fired Chicken
* Beef & Gailan in Oyster Sauce
* Black Bean Steamed Fish
* Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein
The food took a little bit time to come out of the kitchen, but once the first one arrived, the rest came rather quickly in succession. This is a Cantonese restaurant, which is one of our preferred Chinese cuisines, so they were very genuine & delicious. The service was quite good, as we (the visitors from. Toronto & California) happened to hit a heat spell in Montreal; temperature outside was in the high 35°C+, so they gave us a water pitcher with plenty of ice in it so no need to bother them constantly with a large party of 10 people.
In summary, Ville St Laurent used to have quite a few options when it comes to Chinese cuisines - avoiding the need to drive to Montreal Chinatown & parking headaches, however, due to the current economy & past COVID consequences, Tong Por is miraculously still serving St Laurent & its vicinity. So, if like us, you're craving for some yummy Cantonese cuisines & not wanting to bother fighting the traffic, give Tong Por a try.
