Restaurant Chez Lien in Longueuil

753 Rue Saint-Laurent O, Longueuil, QC J4K 1C1, Canada

★★★★☆
(298 reviews)
Categories: Vietnamese restaurant

About

Restaurant chezlien ouvert le soir seulement: Lundi: ferme Mardi-Dimanche: 16h30-21h00 Emporter seulement pas de livraison Apporter votre vin Merci a Vous Là direction rest chezlien

Website
restomontreal.ca
Address
753 Rue Saint-Laurent O, Longueuil, QC J4K 1C1, Canada
Plus Code
GFHP+RR Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
4:30–9:30 PM
Saturday
4:30–9:30 PM
Sunday
4:30–8:30 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Coffee Healthy options Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
298 reviews

Most Mentioned

price (37) dish presentation (16) wine (11) general tso (7) smile (7) cold (6) scenery (5) peanut (5) merger (3) Sometimes (2)
5 stars
143
4 stars
92
3 stars
30
2 stars
11
1 stars
22
★★★★
July 31, 2024

Ate here alone lately, maybe a week or two ago. It wasn't my first time eating here but it had been a while so I decided to try it again. You have to enter the back of the building, and the menu is outside as well as inside so if you are not satisfied with the prices you don't have to awkwardly leave the restaurant, perfect for the social anxious. not that it would be much of a problem, the prices are great for what you are getting!! upon entering I was greeted by a sweet old lady and she was very accommodating when I asked to to be seated further away because where she wanted to make me sit it was too cramped. she served me a glass of ice water and even put the jug right next to me! the wait was long maybe 15 to 30 mins for the meal with no Wifi but its definitely worth it! The portions are great and the food oh so delicious!! so delicious it made me like the (surprise!) mushrooms in my stir fry when I usually hate mushrooms.🍄‍🟫 it was chicken that melts in your mouth, delicious veggies that imbibed with the sweet and sour sauce, served with a side of vermicelli and a weird crunchy fried rice thing i forgot the name. The guy was a bit cold but he wasn't straight up rude, maybe he was just shy like me.🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyways upon paying he didn't try to sneakily slip an overcharge of a few extra dollars like some other family owned restaurants tried in the past with me like that pizza place one time. I calculated everything in front of the menu at the entrance and it was exactly what he charged me, very convenient and right. I gave them 5$ tips on my 20$ meal plus 1,30$ on the Buddha for good luck🪙🍀. anyways this review is getting long but all that said I would DEFINATELY recommend!!👌🥰💜

★★★★★
May 19, 2024

That place has been awesome for a while. Great food. Great staff. A repeat anytime

★★★★
April 26, 2024

Great food, slow and average service as well as amazing prices for the food provided Be patient and it's worth the wait

June 17, 2023

Really bad service. I don't mind waiting but I do ming getting ignored. Especially when there was only another 2 tables with people : they ignored us and made us wait a long time when we wanted to get seated, then again when we wanted to order, and again when we wanted to pay. Food is so so

May 20, 2023

Do not bother going here. The service is beyond bad. We waited over 45mkns just for soup. Then an other 35mins for the main dish. Also food was terrible. Too many uncooked frozen vegetables. If I could give no stars I would. Also goodluck with parking.

★★★★★
April 2, 2023

The food was like nothing I’ve ever had before. The flavours are so good!! I tried 3 different dishes over a week and it was all delicious. I couldn’t get over how good their soup broth/flavour is. Price is also very reasonable.

★★★★★
July 9, 2020

Don't let the exterior fool you. This place is one of the best Vietnamese places to eat around Montreal. The grilled beef was melt in your mouth delicious, the grilled chicken was succulent and the Rouleau imperial was fit for a king. Prices are very decent and the soup was delicious too. Definitely going back here soon to try more items on the menu. Very happy customer!!

★★★★
December 27, 2017

Chez lien offers a quick and delicious meal with good service and a bring your own wine option. They serve a variety of meats and their spring rolls and imperial rolls are mouth watering. Their peanut butter sauce is also great especially with the chicken and vermicelli noodles. I would reccomend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a last minute semi casual date night or just to curb that Chinese food craving. Quality food. Affordable price and good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

The employees are very welcoming and kind. The food is excellent and there is a calm atmosphere. Thanks to the whole team first time summer and I will be back for sure!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

The food is delicious for the price its worth it. For the people who complain about the service, dont forget that the owners are two fairly old people, its somewhat normal that the service is sometimes long. Especially since they both seem to be alone. But the wait is worth it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

I adore One of my favorite restaurants

November 22, 2024

One of the worst restaurant experiences in a long time. The food was excellent but the rest... The floor was so dirty and sticky it looked like it hadnt been washed in years. It was cold throughout dinner, one person in our group ate with his coat on his shoulders because it was so chilly. When it was time to serve, they came to fill half the table and the other half we all stayed with our empty plates. I had to carry my plate myself to ask for the dessert menu. They did not come to ask if everything was correct with the orders. They didnt come to ask us if we wanted dessert either. The service time was acceptable considering there were 14 of us and it was busy. Restaurant and people ordering take-out. The owners (I imagine) were the only ones employed for it. Service. There was clearly a lack of staff. Also they didnt speak French to me.. A chance there. Food was good but miserable, I will never eat there again. For takeaway I guess its ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

This unpretentious Vietnamese restaurant serves inspired and delicious cuisine. The chef owner has been there a long time. The atmosphere is dull, but its up to you to party there. The food is excellent. You bring your wine and its time to have fun!

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The wait is very long and illogical in terms of management. The meat is overcooked and the rolls are tough. The taste is bland.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Excellent service and food

October 22, 2024

Cleanliness of the place which leaves something to be desired, I ordered a general tao...never seen that in my life a general tao with large mushrooms and I dont like mushrooms and the breading of the chicken was very soft, while s its supposed to be crispy and taste like old fried food...I went back immediately for a refund, a won tong soup a general tao $28 he gave me back $20 being super aggressive and threatening to call the police ..could never and I recommend it to anyone.ha yes and I called to order, I waited 30 minutes before going there and then I had to wait another 30 minutes and there was no one in the restaurant...really unpleasant experience and the boss is very rude and aggressive, to avoid, it was the 2nd and last time and we see that they are messy when entering the restaurant, tables and chairs stacked all crooked, it looks dirty...

★★★★
August 22, 2024

My first time I have been in Lonqueuil for over 40 years I was skeptical at the entrance but when we started to eat the magic happened well done good experience I will recommend it

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

When the meal is served hot its crazy! Its like playing Russian roulette. Sometimes its nice and fast and sometimes its unpleasant and very slow, but its worth it. I like to live dangerously haha.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Super good... Generous, tasty soup... What can we say about the very delicious chicken and beef.. Review Upgrade July 2024 The Master of Lions of grills... The exquisite sauce on the chicken and beef... Havent found a better place yet... Generous portions and the best fried bananas... Would be ideal with two scoops but hey were stretching it pleasure while saving on the ball

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Very good combo Wheelchair accessibility: No there is a staircase of a few steps

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Very good place. Always perfect. Parking: Small but go across the street to Place Longueuil

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent food, well done!

★★★★
March 22, 2024

Good food and very good service

March 22, 2024

40 minutes late for take out. 1 hour in total. 0 to serve.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Love it dont believe the hype its realy good !

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

This is a great Vietnamese bring your own wine concept. The dishes are very affordable. The food served is plentiful and excellent. The portions are accessible. The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff are smiling. The owner is on site and offers great service too. Vegetarian options: Several soup choices Dietary restrictions: Food for diabetics Parking: Large parking lot

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The food is good, the service is good. The waiting time is really long. But if you have good company, then it is a good opportunity to spend time with your loved ones.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

It was good but it was cold

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Rolls and beef phô is very tasty. Bring your own wine .

★★★★
January 22, 2024

I liked my experience. The food was very good and so were the prices.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good and cheap

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I discovered this restaurant a month ago and its always good every time I go there. I had just had surgery, I was in the sixth basement and no joke their lemongrass soup put me in a good mood. Its like the best soup Ive ever had in my life and I usually dont like soups that much. We tried the general tao chicken, peanut chicken, a combo with shrimp and chicken skewers and their seafood nest specialty and it s 10/10 every time. We always took takeaway

★★★
December 22, 2023

Impeccable food but the service leaves something to be desired.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent service! I had the New Years special. It was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, very good portions. Very reasonable price, service ok nothing more. Lots of people, not a place to have frank discussions, ok service without problems

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great restaurant

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious cozy atmosphere and above all very clean. To do again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good food but the furnishings are sloppy, not very beautiful, the atmosphere lacks music, I recommend it because it is the best Vietnamese restaurant on the south shore and in Montreal, the lady eats so well,

December 22, 2023

Worst place Ive ever been to. I know people are just working hard but it was horrible..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food. 11/10 On the other hand Cold service..... No smile. Sir, we can see that he is tired. Damage. Because he has just lost 2 customers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Truly, one of the best grilled dishes Ive eaten in a long time. Extra soup, Combo C grills just Wow! I will definitely come back! Smiling at the service is not there but I think there is fatigue on the part of the owner and his wife who has a very bent back. I still managed to have a smile!!! Be kind and compassionate. It will do them good!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best Vietnamese soup I have tasted in my life (homemade soup)! The imperial rolls were excellent too! I will go back very soon to try other dishes! Thank you Chez Lien for this wonderful dining experience. Plus it s really very affordable. Excellent and fast service, my husband and I arrived half an hour before closing and they really didnt make us feel like we were coming late. I would have given more than 5 stars if it were possible :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice place for Asian dinner, they do their best to keep the Vietnamese authenticity but hey, its a clientele from Longueuil, Happy with my dinner

★★
December 22, 2023

We went on a Saturday evening (this evening), 4 adults, 2 children. The dishes were lukewarm and arrived after almost 2 hours of waiting. The soups were excellent, the reason for the 2 stars. Little service, water and the plates piled up during the meal. After almost 3 hours we never had any service following our main meal, including coffee and dessert. My father asked for extra sauce for his General Tao and was told the kitchen was full! We will not return there unfortunately. People around us after 2 a.m. didnt even have their main courses and left.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good portions for the price. Lots of fresh vegetables. Relaxed atmosphere and bring your own wine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Its a family restaurant. There is always a waiter with a smile.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

So amazing the best Vietnamese food in Longueuil

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food quality was good. The correct quantities for a normal appetite. We had a soup starter and a main course, I would eat it again! As for the service, we perhaps didnt have a good day, but it wasnt warm, lets say very very transactional. On the other hand, we had called before and our table was indeed reserved, we were still well served. Were still good for the price. Parking: It s really behind Petro Canada

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My first time there and I seriously hope that they try harder for their table service because being completely forgotten by the waiter 1 hour of waiting to take our order and more is a long time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was very good. Our group may have been a cause of stress though. But we will definitely go back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

good cheap and bring your own wine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I like it a little intimate and family at the same time cool

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Everything was delicious! Sweet and sour chicken, chicken with peanut sauce, pineapple chicken and imperial rolls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Surprisingly sophisticated, variety selection but delicious picturesque ambiance!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awsome restaurant

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great place, nice atmosphere, good food and good price, I highly recommend

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We are used to Lien sur Sherbrooke in Montreal. As the tunnel is closed we decided to try this branch. This will be the only time. The soup and rolls seem to be made from leftover plates, foods that shouldnt be in the dishes end up there. General Tao didnt taste what he should. The imperial rolls were not edible and we took several extra. Obviously they only have the name in common, because the quality of service and food is in no way comparable.

December 22, 2022

2 hour wait for the service and Reservation at 5:30 a.m. and the first service at 7:30 a.m. First visit and last.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beautiful quiet place good value for money.

December 22, 2022

My general tao was served to me with outdated, if not downright rotten, pineapples. Ive been going there for almost 15 years and its now over.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

We would order takeout more often if the containers were recyclable. The amount of waste generated is enormous for two people. I have nothing against paying a little more to protect our environment. Looking forward to seeing an improvement on this side :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent meal and service

December 22, 2022

I went to this restaurant tonight I found a piece of metal in my plate and the general tao chicken was not chicken but only crunchy fried food Very disappointed I dont recommend it to anyone

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Warm, the soups are delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I must admit that the service is not always welcoming but I m a Regular customer. Bring your own wine and the price is very good . The food is always tasty and delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I really dont understand the negative reviews about this restaurant. I go there about twice a month and each time I find the food tasty, the portions generous and the prices very reasonable!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The service is extremely slow but the food is good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Food was really good and tasty. You can also bring your own wine or whatever you d like to drink!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent quiet experience, low prices and very good food :)

★★
December 22, 2021

I called to place my order in advance, I was told it will be ready in 15 minutes. Finally, I waited 40 minutes in the restaurant before getting my order!! And the gentleman kept telling other customers who called that it would be ready in 15 minutes... ridiculous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I adore ! Very good, good quality and without breaking the bank!

★★★
December 22, 2021

Generous portions service a little slow but its good very good food and clean toilets we had a good time

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent taste

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The size and price of the dishes are really a strong point of this restaurant. The soup broth is excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent cuisine!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food is excellent, quick delivery service, slightly outdated decor

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Alright

★★★
December 22, 2021

Disappointed especially as I am a regular at Chez Lien Plus in St-Hubert which offers remarkable quality. The vegetable soup is ordinary, the peanut sauce served with the spring roll which contains too much lettuce is much too diluted. Meal D, too, tastes good. I hadnt been here for 5-6 years, it was better then. I dont recommend it, sorry.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I ordered a combo D. Very good food! Good service. On the other hand, the seats are very uncomfortable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lovely place, very affordable and the food was delicious

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good Asian restaurant! Generous and tasty portions. The only small point is the decor, which is a bit average, but its still clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Super good meal, reasonable price. Good service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Foods great but for takeout the guy always says 15 minutes and you arrive and wait 15 minutes doesnt make sense they dont prepare it for you arriving defeats the point of take out

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good food and good service

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Come early if you want your order before closing time. grocery time capsule upon ordering and dig it up when your meal shows up. Byob, expect an accrued value for your vintage by the time you eat. Great food, great prices but like grocery shopping, not the kind of thing you wanna do when your hungry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tasty and reasonably priced

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice portion on plate

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The restaurant is modern and clean. My dishes; The wonton soup and the curry chicken amazed me with the quality of the food and the portions were good. The service was average, fast but polite.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Not the best .but not horrible

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very good meal for the price

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

A must-have

December 22, 2020

Their Tonkinese soup is disgusting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Take advantage of it, the take out is open

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Pleasantly surprised! Soup, salad, roll, beef, chicken... All really excellent condition. My new favorite restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Still delicious even as take out

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Dont be fooled by the exterior decor. The food is really excellent. Tasty dinner, very large roll and quite a bit of meat (tasty!) on the plate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Its always good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I love this restaurant! Always good and fresh! I recommend it to you! Prices are affordable and portions generous

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Its good

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Not very good, endless wait but decent food.

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

This is one restaurant to avoid. There is a long wait that is incrible, you sit at the table and they see you are frustrated and still they ignore you. The food was not worth the long wait. Avoid at all cost.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good restaurant with some healthy food options. Great value !

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Speed on the other hand not a big smile I had the impression of disturbing

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good food slow service dont be in a rush

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best Viet on the South Shore! I adore!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

From the outside it doesnt look like much, but inside its beautiful, clean and were comfortable as a couple or in a group. The service was good and the food excellent in addition to the low prices for the quality of the food. I recommend it to everyone.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Very good service. Very good meal. Excellent for the price it costs.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

All Longeuil residents are nostalgic for Lien Longueuil. This is the best of all the Links and the scenery has never changed. A classic.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great service. Good portions, a varied meal menu. All this at a low price. Dont be fooled by exterior appearances

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Change the menu...chicken with peanuts is no longer part of the combo...nice atmosphere. calm

★★★
December 22, 2019

Poor service. I didnt like the egg roll as a starter and they dont serve fried ice cream even though they have it on the menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Very tasty the dishes are tender

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

SUPER GOOD!!!! You really dont need to pay attention to the outside of the place. The interior of the place is super well appointed and the food is all good Nice place for a date too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Really enjoyed it. It was very good! Were going back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best value for money in the area. The restaurant has done a 180 degree for the better, really better since the new owners and renovations

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great food, good price and love the funky retro decor

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nothing exceptional about the meal, average service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Perfect for takeout.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food, good ambiance

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Correct nothing more

Local Guide
December 22, 2018

The food is good but too much waiting, so long that we left without having our main course

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent food - Vietnamese cuisine. Introduction to this culture and food. Much appreciated by all three plus one members of the family.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

There are not enough servers But otherwise its very good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food, good price, good service :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

We discovered CHEZ LIEN at the corner of St. Laurent and Joliette in Longueuil....We love this place.!!! Combo F..so good!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Might not be authentic Vietnamese food but its pretty good still

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Price is very reasonable and food is always delicious. Dont go there if youre in a rush as the service for food not the fastest. If youre looking for good food and reasonable cost this is a great place to go.

December 22, 2018

Very very long service, there were 6 of us in total in the restaurant

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

A 4 star for a Vietnamese restaurant of this type. Good and tender food (grilled chicken, beef and shrimp), good vermicelli, very good soup broth, good fried roll and good fried pineapple. Good, fast service (there werent many customers) On the other hand, I didnt like the spring roll and neither did its sauce.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very good restaurant at a low price, bring your own wine

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very good, but slow service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Clothes dont make a monk. From the outside it doesnt look like what awaits us inside. A good atmosphere and an excellent meal.

December 22, 2018

why is cauliflower with so many black spots on it? It does not seems like fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Excellent customer service! Good prices, very good food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Same owner for over 15 years, a real Vietnamese. The dishes are tasty and tasty. Courteous service sometimes a little slow but very relaxed atmosphere, I have never been disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great dinner. But WTH you need to bring you own wine. I wish I knew this before I went.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Typical Asian restaurant, good value for money.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very good now. Bravo for the changes to the menu and the kitchen

Local Guide
December 22, 2018

If the young man at reception could put down his cell phone that would be a big plus..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

The plates are generous and delicious! The taste is very good and different from the other Chez Lien that I have tried! Hmmm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Still excellent after several years without coming... I enjoyed myself

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Still so good!

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Very good and good portion. Grilled tofu with peanuts. Yammmmm

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Yummm and renovate everything

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Had the general two and didnt enjoy it at all. Too sweet and too much batter ( 5 times more batter then chicken) however very nice dish presentation. Too bad the taste didnt match the presentation

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Superbly good food and quick, friendly service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Service a little long but good food at a more than affordable price.