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 comes across as a dependable Cantonese spot with consistently good dim sum and a mix of classic dishes and occasional specialty options like the Eight Treasure Duck that many feel is worth trying, even though it typically needs to be ordered in advance. Diners praise the high quality and variety of dim sum, the presence of carts, and generous portions, with some noting the atmosphere feels timeless and friendly. Parking can be a challenge, especially on weekends, but the service is often described as warm and attentive, even when the pace or communication can vary. The restaurant is roomy and suitable for families and events, and many reviewers say the price-to-portion value is fair; some critique the decor as dated and the space sometimes busy, yet the food tends to carry the experience. Occasional concerns include unclear hours or dim sum service times and occasional service hiccups or tipping discussions, but overall Tong Por remains a reliable destination for comforting, flavorful Cantonese dining and a solid range of dim sum and dinner options.
At Lunar New Year's Eve dinner, the waiter laughed at us that we had never been to the restaurant & didn't know we should put the bowl on the edge of the table for him to ladle the soup. In the end, I still gave a 15% tip since the service of other waiters was OK. BTW, I am a customer of the restaurant for 20 years.
We went there as a group of 5 people & the server send us hot meals from bamboo boxes & plates in which we can choose. The foods were alright, although some of them weren't well cooked & lack some spices. The service was pretty quick, as we came here around noon & we got our meals few minutes after we got our table. The atmosphere was great, people were happily chatting, the staffs greeted us positively even though the place was 1/4 occupied. The place is connected to a STM bus line but it doesn't come often.
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Great service & delicious food. The carts came around regularly & everything was always fresh. The restaurant is also very spacious so there aren't any huge lineups & we were there on a Sunday. Great place for a dim sum fix!
Dec 19, 2023
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The only place I go dimsum in Montreal. One of the only places that serves burning hot dumplings that warm your soul. I like steam food at dimsum. Their fried dishes can be oily, which I don't always order. They are always full during weekends, so make sure to arrive early before 11. Service is not the best. They can be very irritated when it gets busy, which is why going on weekdays is recommended. Egg tart is a must when it's the flaky pastry one. Price went up big time, but once a month, it's ok.
Nous avons découvert cet endroit il y a un peu plus d'un an. Contrairement aux buffets & aux restaurants "à numéros", nous avons apprécié la formule à la carte où chaque plat contient au moins 4 portions. À moins de vouloir se faire une réserve de "doggy bags", il est donc préférable d'y aller à 4 au moins. Le choix est très très très varié. Impossible de ne rien trouver à son goût. On est loin du "chinois américain". La cuisine est authentique & flirte également avec la cuisine thaïlandaise.
Pour qui aime explorer, c'est le paradis. Évidemment, tous les goûts sont dans la nature & la nature n'est pas dans tous les goûts. Alors forcément, Il y a des plats qui ne sont pas évidents.
Pour notre part, la soupe aux oeufs, crabe & asperges est la meilleure & les crevettes au sel & poivre n'ont pas leurs pareilles.
Ce restaurant vaut le détour & mérite d'être adopté.
