Customers describe Wonton Express as a small, no-frills spot where handmade wontons and a sesame sauce shine, with many calling the classic or Shanghai style varieties among the best in Montreal and even North America, and the prices praised as affordable given generous portions. The menu is simple and focused, with notable praise for the soup wonton and the cold noodle dish, while some items like the sticky rice shu mai are seen as mediocre; dishes are made to order, which can mean long wait times when busy, though some reviewers say the wait is worth it and the kitchen effort shows in the quality. The atmosphere is quiet and practical, sometimes described as perfect for a quick lunch or studying, and the place is often linked to a one person operation that can explain slower service but also the care behind the food; late hours and easy takeout add to its appeal. Overall, Wonton Express comes across as a beloved hidden gem for wonton lovers, delivering authentic flavors and value despite occasional delays or inconsistencies.
Delicious food at affordable prices. Wait is a bit long. Nonetheless the wonton soup was a great portion for only $9.99. The Classic Siomai were huge & filled with tasty sticky rice, beans & ground meat. Service & decor are rather utilitarian (although they do have some plants against the wall). The food is where it's at!
We walked into the restaurant & it was completely empty. No customer around, no one working around. There was also no music, just the sound of refrigerators. We walked to the cash register & there was still no one in the back. As we were about to leave, we saw someone pop up behind the cash register & we decided to give the food a try. We ordered one spicy wonton & one regular soup wonton. It took another 30 mins or so for the food to be served even though we were the only table. The owner did play some music which made the atmosphere a bit more enjoyable but the overall decor wasn't great. Mostly stock boxes & used walls. The food itself though was quite amazing. The flavours from the wonton were great & it paired so well with the different soups we tried. Furthermore, it was only around 10$ a bowl & it ended up being quite filling which was nice. We only saw the owner one more time when he served us the food & we never saw them again for the rest of the night even though we stayed at the restaurant for another hour or so.
Delicious !!!! Best wontons I've had in Montreal. I can tell the ingredients are of an excellent quality & that everything was made with great care. Thank you very much 😊
Best wonton I've ever had in North America. Authentic Southern Chinese flavor (not Cantonese style, more like Shanghainese style). I sometimes drive from Toronto for this wonton. Be prepared for long wait time though, it could be more than half an hour if they are busy.
The sticky rice shu-mai is mediocre, I suggest only ordering wonton at this place as this is their specialty.
Such an amazing place to eat Wonton!! So good, delicious, & comforting. I went there for lunch as I was craving something hot on a snowy day, & this place… MY GOODNESS. You have to try it out when you have the chance! The worker was super friendly & put a lot of love preparing the dish. BONUS it's so affordable for the portion compared to other places! Great place to study too if you need a quiet place & not too busy.
Btw the prices are still the same as of Nov 11 2025.
Nov 11, 2025
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Upon entering this place I wasn't sure what to expect, the owners are soft spoken & the place has no frills, which wasn't what we came here for anyway just pointing out my first impression, but onto the food:
So incredibly good! We got 2 soup wontons, & the broth was so light & delicious at the same time, I added a little chili oil into my broth for some spice, & the wontons themselves were plentiful & savory. Went perfectly well with the broth & chili oil.
But our favorite was the cold noodle, I think they called it Haricot Noir, it had roasted peanuts, diced carrots, & minced pork in a sauce that once mixed, was so good!
Best spot to try out wonton!!!
I got the wonton sauce sesame flavored pork & shrimp & it was delicious. Very flavourful & the service is very courteous & friendly staffs.
Menu is not extensive - they have like 4-5 dishes from what I can tell. It's also in Chinese so I have no idea what it says other than looking at the pics. I got the schezuan wonton sesame & the dumpling (meat/sticky rice) - both were delicious!! I didn't even need any dippings. Cheap too. Downside is it took forever to get these two orders. & there was only me (!) in there.
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The soup is delicious, & the chef want to redo the wonton I ordered because it is a little overcooked, but I'm fine with it, so the chef give us five dollars discount. Such a nice experience.
