YIN JI (銀記腸粉) in Montreal

1861 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1M2, Canada

★★★★☆
(645 reviews)
Categories: Chinese restaurant

About

YIN JI finalement au Québec. Spécialiste de dim sum. Buzzing, low-key restaurant known for it’s congee & rice noodle rolls with a range of fillings.

Address
1861 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1M2, Canada
Plus Code
FCV9+6V Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Coffee Late-night food Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking Parking

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Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
645 reviews

Most Mentioned

dim sum (41) congee (32) brisket (16) milk tea (13) porridge (9) chives (9) fried dough (8) chicken feet (7) braised beef (6) soy milk (6)
5 stars
425
4 stars
131
3 stars
31
2 stars
17
1 stars
41
★★★★
November 6, 2024

Per capita 30, Cantonese fried two bula sausage and leek shrimp beef bula sausage personal recommendation, a single point of fried fritters soy milk, fritters are fried, crisp and soft just right, its home fritters are the most satisfied I have eaten recently, porridge point boat boy will not make a mistake, the material is delicious, chicken feet will point ha, very tasteful, frozen lime tea is too sweet, do not like, milk tea is good It is very cost-effective to close at 5:30 in the evening, order a meal of sausage or porridge, and the second meal of sausage or porridge is half price

★★★★★
September 6, 2024

Love love love it. Tastes just like home. I love the consistency they have across the franchise. From Toronto to here, they all have the same flavour and taste. The price is great, we dined in and the second one of rice noodles/porridge! Service is awesome and friendly as well👏 —————— We went back next day as my friend and I really love the rice noodles. I ordered a bowl hot soy milk with fried dough sticks. I had one dough stick left because there isn’t enough soy milk for me to soak it 😂 (I’m very picky when it comes to eat the dough stick…). The owner (maybe??) took my plate and said there is one piece of dough stick left, I said there isn’t enough soy milk :( he came back and gave me a small cup of hot soy milk for me to finish my last piece 😭 I’m really happy as where I live right now doesn’t have those food and I’m satisfied with the food! 1000/10 service!!!

★★★★★
August 13, 2024

Overall food is food, it could help me to cope with the missing of asian food back home. Eating inside makes me feel like i’m not in canada. The congee is very good

★★★★★
August 5, 2024

This has been the best location I been to so far, amazing customer service! Fast and delicious food. I did takeout and dine-in. I love that this location has its own stamp card! Server was attentive and so helpful pointing out promotions etc and how to order.

★★★★★
July 31, 2024

Shirley welcomed us kindly and offered the last comfortable looking seating in the restaurant. She took the time to explain the menu and my many questions of the dishes served. She took our orders and we were served very quickly. The atmosphere was quiet and welcoming. The prices are pretty good. The braised beef Hong Kong style (the one with bite sized parts) with the shrimp spring rolls were the highlight for me. I also asked for an extra preserved duck egg (2$) in the braised beef. The Hong Kong style milk tea was good. All in all, this was a great experience and I recommend it for 2-6 people groups. Around 10:30 AM on a Tuesday there was a half full restaurant.

★★★★
June 25, 2024

Yin Ji hit the spot, as I was in need of an Asian food infusion this morning. We tried the new item of a hot bowl of soy milk with the fried long donut, and opted for the shrimp, chive, and lettuce rice roll. Rice roll was comme ci comme ca, but the soy milk was delicious and paired well with the donut. Would recommend to friends to try. The service is friendly and orders are made via mobile quick and easy.

★★★★★
May 20, 2024

Yummy food and friendly service— I think I just expected to pay a bit less for a dim sum place, but we got 4 items (2 noodles with meat, 4 shrimp dumplings and those little fried buns) and paid 40$, which I find really high considering we didn’t have a very big meal. Really cool place nonetheless!

★★★★★
July 19, 2022

Many franchise from Toronto came to Montreal and fail because they couldn’t keep up the quality, but YinJi has proven why they survived! The menu has great varieties and the quality of the food is well maintained. I love their rice porridge (aka congee) and breadstick. The drinks are very good too. The pricing is average, not expensive. Service is great, I always enjoy my experience eating there.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Good food! Especially the rice rolls and congee

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Good service

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

The food and the service very nice

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Not open today, they move to south shore :(

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Hey, the DT store is closed. I ran to Nanan and it hasnt opened yet. Its so sad and unbearable. Its cold and my heart is cold too!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Moving to Brossard :(

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Just like Toronto

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

My husband and I have had lots of authentic Chinese food and loved this spot. He grew up in Hong Kong and I m from USA. As usual we over ordered but found it very affordable. After we were entirely stuffed, with the best congee ive ever had, we ordered more for dessert. The black sesame paste was a first for me and it was divine. Definitely a new favorite! Highly recommend for authentic and delicious dishes with a very friendly staff.

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Excellence service

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

Legit this is fire dawg

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

10/10. Everything was absolutely incredible, might I say life changing if you ve never had chinese food. The space is so clean and our waiter was 15/10!!! He was so nice and made the best recommendations. You HAVE to go here I tell you. Truuuuuust me daddy!

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

It was my first time there and the waiter explained everything super clearly, all his recommendations were amazing. Super nice to come in a group and share many dishes, the wrapped You Tiao is a must try. They even sell house made chili oil which is also super bomb

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Comfortable

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Good service. Authentic southern Chinese food. Rice roll, beef roll, fish congee fried dough. If you are open to try real Chinese food you can find them here.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

decent comfort chinese food. Limited sitting though

November 23, 2024

I ordered takeout, and there was a promotion on Uber that said buy one get one free, and then the a la carte option was priced at 13 a bowl. I ordered the buy one get one free option which was 26. Is it interesting to do this

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Friendly service and good food

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Passing by bike I let myself be tempted.....after ordering at an electronic terminal I look for a place to sit all is dirty floor slippery with dirt dirty table you would say that the owners live in the restaurant... ..tax and personal papers lying on the counters etc.....I had to ask for a table to be cleaned for me......but the meal was super good....and the Uber deliveries were coming one after the other...what more can I say?

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The Sesame Seed Chang Fen and Braised Beef were both pretty good. The standard Shrimp one was okay, just very normal and expected. The drink here are kind of a miss, the Viet Coffee was barely sweet at all, it makes me wonder where all that condensed milk went they have stacked cans of. Overall though price for food was very reasonable. Id visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Good, cheap food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

This is a porridge restaurant that I often go to when Im in the mood for warm food. Porridge, dim sum etc.. Highly recommended.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Order R4 and took 2 for 20~$ still feel its not a big portion

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Nice place to have a Hong Kong breakfast. Their specialties are the rice rolls and congee. We love coming here for a quick breakfast on the weekends. My recommendation would be the special congee that has everything inside. So many texture going on from the peanuts, pork skin to eggs. They have some dim yum items like Ha Gor, sui mai, and chicken feet. Rice rolls at Yin Ji Chang Fen are thin and smooth served with a light soya sauce. We tried the Hong Kong rice rolls with hoisin and peanut butter. It wasnt our favorite But it was worth the try since it is a popular street food in Hong Kong. My partner and I always order their milk tea with our meal. It is made with real tea and not powder, which makes it flavorful. They give the sugar syrup on the side. That way, you can adjust the sweetness to your taste. We came here a few times already, and the service had always been great. The staff are all welcoming and come often to see if everything is good with the food. They have a few promotions going on starting from 3pm that include 50% off on your second order of rice rolls. I consider the price as very affordable for the cost of living nowadays.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

One of my classic favorites for sure, especially their Hong Kong Style Rice Roll (street), Sweet Crulier for the road / take-home snack. Service is quick and nice as well!

September 23, 2024

My first time at this restaurant, was very Bad experience. The foods was nice and the lady in front was very helpful. But the guy, I don t know if he is the manager or the owner but here was very rude and rough . Always raise his voice. If he is not owner . i don t know how s he still can work there . he ruins our time.

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The food was excellent and super authentic except for the attitude of a waiter. I was really happy that Yin Ji Chang Fen opened in Montreal. I go there at least once a week. One day when paying, I had a waiter who told me that tipping is obligatory in Quebec, but who are you trying to fool? I also live in Montreal. I felt like he didnt understand what a tip meant. I tip if I LIKE the service, NOT ALWAYS necessarily. In fact, I still left a little tip but it was less than 15%. Afterwards, he had a threatening attitude towards me and my friends in front of other customers and forced me to tip him more. I dont find it normal to be honest. I also dont think its normal for a waiter and a customer to argue about tipping in front of other customers. It was a horrible experience and for that I will never go back. For other customers who have a plan to eat at this restaurant, I recommend that you tip them at the end if you dont want to argue with a waiter/waitress.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Nice and clean place Price ok Stuff nice Recommend Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I love this place so much! I went there multiple times with my family. Their rice noodle roll was so good, especially the beef brisket one. The rice noodle was tangy, with the beef who just melt into your mouth. The soya sauce on the roll wasn t actually salty, there s some sweetness that compliments it. I also love their preserved egg congee, it was just so good. It s a very hearty meal, but I wouldn t recommend it to people who never tried preserved egg before, as it is like cilantro, some hate it and some love it. It s a very popular place, so sometimes, especially during colder days, you have to wait outside for places.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

R4 on special. HK milk tea. Quick, clean, comfortable! Canto//mandarin/English spoken. Maybe French too?

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Tastes great! Nice boss!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We came here specifically for Dim Sum, and they had several items. The rest of the menu was also great, and we had a wonderful meal. Great area to visit if youre from out of town and nearby to the Museum of Fine Art. Also a great lunch spot after hiking up to the Mount Royal Chalet and Look Out. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Hong kong style beef brisket was incredible. One day later, I am still thinking about it and craving it. The mango pudding was so creamy and delicious. And the iced tea was refreshing. Crazy to think one of my friends was bringing me to Wok Café , when this gem was so close by

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Delicious rice rolls and Hong Kong-style milk tea! Taste of home Yummy rice roll and Hong Kong style milk tea! It s the taste of home

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

I loved this so much the first time I got it, that the next time I came to Montreal I had to come again. The price is fair although they increased, inflation . The plates were delicious and they have some deals. I would recommend not getting their most popular dish which has brisket, they have better dishes there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great congee and rice noodle!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Everything is authentic. Service is good, too. Recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Ha gao and siu mai are a good size. Not small. The Cheung Fun is one big piece. Not in 3 pieces like in typical dim sum places. Neither good or bad. Just an FYI.

★★
July 23, 2024

I don t know how the good reviews on the Internet came about. The porridge is very salty and the quality does not match the price. I am very disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Good food. Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

As good as other locations!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Delicious food, very subtle taste in the corn soup and tasty peanut sauce for the rice rolls. Nice and helpful staff. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Must visit this place! Service and food were excellent!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Really good dim sum, friendly, very clean.

★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good food. I came in on a rainy night, shivering and wanting to eat soup. I had the seafood congee to go and ate at my hotel. They also have a branch in Richmond BC where I m from so I will surely try it there too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Authentic Cheung fun and great congee with excellent service at good prices. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This is the place to get the wide HK-style noodles!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

food is good. We come here once a while after work.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

great hk style breakfast! my one complaint is truly that it is quite expensive for what you are getting. granted, the portions are quite large. i paid $5.99 for fried dough which, although absolutely worth it, was a huge portion and i would ve appreciated a smaller portion for less. fish congee delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

One of my favorite restaurants to remind me of real Cantonese food, even my mother was amazed by the taste of pork with century-old eggs!!! Quick order using their app. Dietary restrictions: Thanks to their application, you can tell them about your food intolerances.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Delicious and nutritious!

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Cannot comment on service and atmosphere -- delivery. I wanted to give 3-1/2 *, but that was not possible. Food was tasty, but very heavy handed with MSG. Would caution anyone with chronic medical problems. Congee consistency lovely, lots of meat/filling in it. Cheung fen standard, noodle part very smooth. My only complaint was the high amount of MSG. If the restaurant reduced it, it would be 4-5*. Undecided about re-ordering because I have to be on low sodium diet. For those who does not mind MSG, I would recommend.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Best rice noodle in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Noodles with delicious shrimp. Daikon soup just for the cold.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food was very tasty but its on the sweet / fatty side

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great Food, Fast service , open late

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I had a disappointing encounter with one of the wait staff here, which has deterred me from returning. Despite enjoying the food during previous visits, which is why I decided to bring my family along while they were visiting Montreal. The service had been satisfactory until a particular member of the wait staff made an accusatory comment regarding some leftover food three small pieces of meat that were difficult to chew. The comment implied that we were wasteful, which was unsettling. Upon paying our bill, we left a tip that reflected our overall experience. However, this particular staff member felt compelled to publicly remark, In Canada, we tip at least 15%. This encounter left a bitter taste in our mouth.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Authentic rice roll

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

The best Congee soup and Shumai

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food is great. It comes fast. Clean. Vegetarian friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

A great place for delicious congee.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Amazing experience.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Fast service and good foods

★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Delicious and perfect portions. Prices are ok

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Awesome food and not to expensive

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Their congee is delicious. I highly recommend it. The place is nice and clean. Given the price I paid for my meal, I give a 5 star.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I was here occasionally... no regrets!!! I will definitely go back!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

good food and great service

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Ji Chang Fun is one of my Cantonese favourites -- stuff my mom and grandmother used to make, that I delighted in. I frankly cant be bother to make it -- actually, I have almost no idea of even where to start. So Ji Chang Fun is my go to for this delightful food when Im feeling the need for old school ji chang fun and congee. The food here is very authentic -- relatively inexpensive, quick service, and like most authentic Chinese restaurants leaves a little to be desired with respect to atmosphere. But its pretty reasonably priced. Have the beef/shrimp and Chinese cabbage -- its delicious, and if you are really feeling in the authentic mode, theres nothing better than the congee with pork and preserved duck eggs. Seriously.

★★
February 23, 2024

Overcharge too much. We flew from Toronto to meet up with friends. The same brand in Toronto is cheaper. Also, the seafood congee tastes a bit weird. All the service are quite nice. But it seems tips is mandatory here. We dont know if it is Quebec culture. If you dont pay the tips, they will chase you for tips, which makes people feel a bit uncomfortable. I wonder if the waitress get normal pay here instead of getting few dollars like American.

★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

I grew up in Guangzhou, Liwan District, the area with the oldest cuisine in Guangdong. I know very well what the authentic taste should be. And the taste of this restaurant is not. You won t find the taste of hometown that you missed in here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Best rice roll place on Montreal! I go to this restaurant whenever I go to Toronto and I am quite happy they opened one in Montreal! Too bad they are located downtown cause I do not like coming down here! Hope they open one in the South Shore soon!

★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Now I didnt happen to like the food (we ordered two different things) but I guess its possible there are those that like these dishes, and they are at a great price. However it was served cold and thats unacceptable to me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Id come back again

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Not as good as NYC version

January 23, 2024

The menu prices are 30% more expensive than stores in Toronto, and the pork and liver are fishy.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

a true gem! must try for anyone who like asian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

One of the best rice roll places I ever had in North America! The rice roll is thin, smooth, and silky.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Great friendly service. The Hon kong style Chang Fen with braised beef was to die for, the Diim Sum waa excellent as well. 5/5 I will be returning for sure!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good congee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Rice noodle roll with seafood congee are excellent match and tasteful even with delivery

December 23, 2023

I would like to ask if the 6 chicken feet listed on Uber for 31.95 are serious? I wanna ask if the price of thai chicken feet on Uber eats that costs 31.95 for six is serious????? I was shocked when I saw this price. Is it Uber eats that wants money crazily or the owner of the shop??

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Simply delicious and well priced. The Duck Noodle Rolls were my fav, and the Marinated Beef and Shrimp rolls were also awesome. The service was super friendly and the vibes were good. I wasn t a huge fan of the congee, but it s also not a dish I m very used to. Biggest complaint is that the shrimp in the congee weren t devained (I.e. contained poop). 2 rice rolls and 1 congee was under $40 and lots of food for 2 (we took 1/2 the congee home)

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Nostalgic/retro flavor for some items (grandpas generation, maybe even further aback; somehow its not so much grandmas taste(s) I am not sure why - in actual fact I cant tell if its Mainland Chinese or retro-Hong Kong). Some other items were more contemporary, healthier, cleaner, lighter style. It may be a good idea to mix and match if one is ordering more than a couple of items. Portions of protein and other ingredients/fillings can vary across different types of rolls R-. Nice and well-organized, well-trained staff with good management control and a good checking system in place (e.g. verbally repeating a customers order item by item, cross-checking every finished product against the ordered list), and nice/safe take-out packaging. Worth a visit. Some items are worth repeating, depending on ones taste (and mood). Items tried/re-visited recently (consult full menus) R1 beef & shrimps R13 chicken shiitake R19 roast duck R4 shrimps R5 pork & beef R6 beef HK milk tea DH1 pretty authentic. R21 HK street rice noodle rolls and S1 curried fish balls brought back some fond (re-imaged) childhood memories. N6 fried noodles w soy sauce DS03 siu mai BTW Congee and zha leung our 2nd time last year were also quite enjoyable. We finished both fast in the car. Pics: March 31st, April 4th & 14th 2023 April 14th 2023 × 5 pics April 4th 2023 × 4 pics March 31st 2023 × 5 pics Note 1: re HK milk tea, Yin Jis was full-bodied / pretty good thick smooth silky mouthfeel. Would be very authentic (to me) if it was more orange/gold color and with a tiny bit of acidity. And if the evaporated milk was even fresher, it would be comparable to Marathon/Ma Lik Hung in uptown Toronto which Samuel and I both loved. Not common (or not found everywhere) in HK either but Yin Jis milk tea also lacked a bit of high-grown Ceylon Uva aroma, or that feel when tea was brewed fresh right at 12 noon or shortly after they opened daily in some eateries/cafes/cha chaan tengs in HK - cf. also UCan Montreal bygone à la carte evening version around 5 pm (not lunch combo free drink, and not their food (portions) ...), that is if you knew that place in the same area on the opposite side of St. Catherine Street before - really aromatic milk tea even take-out back home, but slightly thinner mouthfeel. Surprisingly Yin Jis was much better than some well-known places in Richmond BC which charged more for a cup of HK milk tea of a similar size, or maybe even a smaller one - rough, extreme bitterness to a point, nothing else. Note 2: re thin smooth texture Canton/Guangzhou vs. HK style cheung fun, not mutually incompatible with Yin Ji nor with other HK Cantonese dim sum restaurants in Montreal, and not that we go to Chinatown frequently these days anymore, but we liked Ruby Rouges bygone Sunday cheung fun chef special in the past with e.g. shredded pork/shredded chicken/shredded vegetables/anything fresh and seasonal, made fresh on the spot - very nice. Not sure whether its still available now and whether the same chef is still there anymore. Last time we went the Sunday special cheung fun was no longer the same. Anyways. Paradoxically, in general, even as a kid, I also liked, and still do, the thicker HK old style steamed shredded chicken rice noodle/rice flour rolls (really rolls, fun kuen), now rarely found in HK, almost extinct I guess anywhere else. That to me is more grandmas style(s). We like all good cheung funs / rice noodle rolls. ==

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really nice and kind staff. Delicious foods.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Specialty cuisine that will not appeal to food court Chinese fans, but will be of great interest to foodies. Congee is an underappreciated comfort food in North America, and rice rolls are a delightful treat. Our server was very generous with his time when we asked to learn more about the restaurants history and cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great lunch spot. We always get multiple dishes and share. We love the Chang Fen (obviously) and the congee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The porridge is delicious, and the Thai boneless chicken feet are also delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wow. Im very impressed. Ive been to 20+ different dimsum places, worked at Chinese restaurants for over a decade. This one is a cut above. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the depth of flavor is incredible. Very impressed! If theres one bad thing, it was funny how they were quite insistant on taking the menus back quickly, I had to confirm twice that yes, we just ordered, but Id like to keep the menu for a few more minutes to order some more. The price point is also really good. We ordered for 7 people, and it was 128$ with taxes. And we had leftovers. We will be back, thank you and keep up the great work.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I definitely want to give 5 star but I really don t like chow mein noodle, noodle itself soggy not chewy. Except that all foods are so yummy and fresh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Too much too too much too good. Lots of choice and lots of friendly people as employees

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good! Hot chili oil here is super tasty!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Seafood congee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was just excellent the first time. So we went back the following week. Very good and very good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The dishes we selected were very tasty. Abundant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The rice rolls and porridge here are very good, as are the soy milk and fried dough sticks. The service is particularly good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

If you re craving Chinese steamed rolls and congee, this is the place to go in Montreal. Everything was fresh and delicious. Would recommend their beef brisket rolls !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place will satisfy your rice roll cravings for sure. I tried the shrimp and chive rice roll and the fried dough rice roll, both were fresh and delicious. The chili oil paired perfectly with both dishes. The mango pudding was perfectly sweet. Have to mention that the service was great too. The restaurant was packed during lunch hour on a Thursday afternoon, yet the staff was attentive and courteous. Will be back to try the congee and other rice roll variants.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Their braised beef over rice noodles is something I always have when I come to Montreal. Even better with their phenomenal chili oil. My last time there August 2022 they gave me a complementary shirt! I rave about it to every person I talk to when they ask me how my travels went. Im heading back to Montreal and you better believe this will be the first place Im gonna eat at. Please never change!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I m a big fan of steamed rice noodle roll. In Montreal there s few choice of these kind of food. It s authentic and above average flavor. when I got homesick I would have it. The store looks bright and neat.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Nice food with great service

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Rice rolls are delicious! The secret chili sauce is really yyds! The service is also very attentive and meticulous!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very quick and very nice staff. The food is amazing, very fresh! Very authentic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Authentic taste of Guangdong. Its signature rice roll is smooth. Beef congee its beef is tendered and the congee base is hot and smooth. Fried fish skin is big, thin and crispy. Staff is very nice, polite, and quick. It is nice to see non Chinese customers enjoying the introduction of the new type of food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It s great to be able to have such a delicious morning tea in Montreal ( v ) I often take my friends to eat there, and they all say it s delicious. Now I still have a points card to keep me from getting stuck. The only thing I feel a little regretful about is that there is no steamer. I quite like steamers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My favorite Chang fen spot in the town

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

There is a fast delivery service, and the food is served very quickly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

For the fourth time one of my dishes was reheated which is unacceptable its a shame I wont go back there again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Staff are nice and efficiency. Food is good, price is reasonable. I was hesitated to come to this restaurant since read some unsatisfied commends but what I felt was not the same.

December 23, 2023

We used to like this restaurant but not anymore. EVERYTHING on the menu is sooo overpriced now! Recently they have raised the price again (oh yeah, they blame the inflation .), but the food quality doesn t keep up with it. Almost $9 + tax + tips for a dim sum that they don t make by themselves but just to steam them. Also, $8 + tax + tips for a cup of cold milk tea Someone left a comment to complain about their price and the shop owner responded by telling that customer to go to McDonald instead and blamed the inflation. People who live here and like Chinese food are not dump ok? There s another dim sum place just 5 mins walk from this one which serves better dim sum and each dish is $2 cheaper. Of course they have the right to keep increasing the price, but customers will eventually walk away ok? To the shop owner, do your market research unless you just target tourists who will only visit your restaurant once and for all. Recently you have started printing some sort of stamp card, but it won t make up for the customers you are losing. Good luck with your pricing strategy. Bye!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very nice and clean Cantonese food place. Famous for the rice rolls, but their other dishes are great too! I had the roast duck rolls, deep fried fish skin, braised beef brisket, laiwanaise congee and stir fry noodles. Definitely worth a visit for your Canto food fix

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A classic chinese dim sum place with freshly made steamed rice rolls. The rice rolls were fresh, the skin is thin and taste delicious. Their congee is a must try. Its warm, flavorful and comes in different varieties. The chicken feet are also a must have if you like the gelatinous taste of it. They increased all the prices since last year, Its no longer a cheap eats. Its still affordable though.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Oh yes! The rice noodle rolls are a winner here! Very soft and the filling was tasty! Everything else is very solid! We got the HK style Cheung fun - which could be softer imo, iced lemon tea, congee and of course the rice noodle rolls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Service is good, the waiter did a good job explain very detail if i qualify the promotion they have.

December 23, 2023

I like this restaurant since it s opening in Montreal, I used to come every one or one and a half month; but now the price has really gone up crazy to a unbearable range; so sad, I won t come again. Today I went to the restaurant, I was so surprised to see so much empty tables, it used to be very packed. After I paid, I know why now. When I checked the website, so funny to find the menu price is even more expensive than dine in, then, I see an ad saying if you consume over $20; you would have 20% discount, after calculate back, the high up is exactly the 20% !! Ha !!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The rice rolls and fried noodles are delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It s friendly and delicious~! There was a wait around 1pm on Friday, but I came alone and got a seat quickly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really good for Montreal standard. Fresh noodle and not frozen like every other places you go to. The ingredients tasted fresh and the cold soya milk tasted real. The service was really nice and efficient. Really reasonable price. Edit: Took 1 star off because the owner confronted me about low tips. Tip should be optional and given based on what the customer feel comfortable with. Its gratuitous. I dont care if the current trend is to give 15%. With inflation, this is all getting out of hand and unreasonable. The owner felt entitled to ask if we want $5 change back for a $40 meal. Yes I do. I would have probably given that tip amount anyways because its good service. But the entitlement is not cool. Also I came from part of the world where tipping isnt a thing and all the tip related negative experiences in North America have re-enforced my beliefs that tipping culture is toxic and I dont support it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Have a good variety of congee selection. Their dim sum menu is limited, less than 10 choices, but tasty. Its a great choice when you like something light and non-greasy.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

The service is very good, but the rice rolls sold at any street stall on the roadside in Guangdong are much inferior to those eaten in New York or Toronto. The quicksand buns are frozen and steamed in Guangzhou restaurants. Everyone knows the price. If you are not lazy, If you want to eat it, I strongly recommend you not to order it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food tasted good, however the price is a bit high for the dim sum and snacks. The restaurant is small so it gets crowded very quickly as it opens. Also it s noisy.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Not bad. Menu with affordable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The set of fried dough sticks and soy milk is very good value and very delicious. It is the best fried dough sticks I have ever eaten in the United States. The rice rolls and porridge are also very authentic. I went here two days in a row Dietary restrictions: Cantonese porridge and pickled mustard go well together Must eat fried dough sticks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Comfort food at its best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

You knew it was classic when there were elders there. And generally I don t like Chang fen but this kind was genuinely good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is a good a-la-carte type dim-sum place. Their rice noodle dishes are very tasteful, large and filling. We particularly loved the braided beef noodles. Fast service. I just wish they offered some Chinese green vegetable side dishes, like broccoli or bok choy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fairly priced tasty food with great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food and good service. Each time you receive something you ordered, they cross out the item on your bill to make sure they dont forget anything.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Recent visit (09/08/2023) Food is still good which Im glad but everything is now so expensive!The portions were also sized down especially for the rice congees. This is such a shame because its such a good place to go. ---- When we could only take out the food, it was good but now that we can sit down and enjoy it fresh, its even better. Everything is very fresh and very hot as if it just came out of the steamer. We have been there multiple times already and we were never disappointed. Of course, some dishes were tastier than others but thats a personal opinion. Being Chinese myself, it has been a while since I could enjoy such quality in Montreal. I missed it. So, I totally recommend it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent Our favorite restaurant Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic food and excellent service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had a great time eating delicious food. Employees committed to great service and super friendly :) Vegetarian options: A wide variety of veggie options for veggie lovers

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The new coconut latte is so good!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place to have Dim Sum on the go. Its a bit on the pricier end, but the food is excellent. Definitely recommend for anyone craving dimsum food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Impressed! Good foods! Good service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great Cantonese food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It feels like Masamune s hometown and the service is very good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really good took it to go... portions a lil small but otherwise really good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Not everyday that you can come across a chang fen rice roll spot. Lovely restaurant with lots of different varieties of congee and rice rolls. They are so warming and delicious. The Hong Kong style rice rolls were so yummy with the sweet and savory sauce. Shrimp and beef ones are classic too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We loved our meal. The rice noodle rolls ( ) with beef brisket and the congee were comforting, but above all delicious! The service was quick and welcoming. My current favorite. Not to be missed if you want to try Hong Kong cuisine.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

No.1 rice noodle rolls in Montreal!!! Must try!!! Excellent service. Nice and clean restaurant, love it

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best food in town! the best food in town!

★★★
December 23, 2023

This is the first time I encountered a hotel bag charge. I was very embarrassed and asked if I didn t need cutlery on the phone! Look how cool you are, you can t afford the bag but you still act like this. It s so cool to have a black cloth bag. Food is good, however extra charge for bag, no paper bag which provide by 99.99% restaurant, attitude rude. Sorry I am too poor cant afford your unreasonable bag. Increase your service when you earn money, dont focus only on your own benefits. The quality is okay and I have been supporting it, but please make a high-quality Chinese restaurant and pass all the prices on to consumers in terms of food and service. Customers are short-sighted and customers are not fools.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very tasty. Professional and clean

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Yin Ji Cheung Fen is one of my go-to Cantonese restaurants in Montreal. Everything was delicious! Their rice noodle rolls were thin and silky! I d definitely recommend their BBQ pork and chives rice noodle rolls and Laiwanese style congee.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The shrimp dumplings and beef rice rolls are delicious, and the chili oil is even better. Affordable prices, friendly and thoughtful service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent shrimp and vegetable roll. Service was prompt and food was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent shrimp and vegetable roll.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Traditional Cantonese food. So far the best congee in Montreal for me. Strongly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent quick fix of Chinese cuisine. Very tasty and good efficient service. Try rice noodle rolls

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great great place for great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We came during a Food Crawl itinerary. It was really good, we ate well during brunch time. The rice soup is well balanced, textured, not too salty. Its perfect Very easy to order from the app (scan with QR code)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was fast and delicious. Staff were attentive and welcoming. The thing I was most impressed by was there approach with people living with homeless. Instead of getting angry and chasing a man who came in to take shelter because of the rain, the staff took a very humanist approach and offered the man tea. Pacified the situation. It says long about the management.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious Hong Kong style cuisine.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food is tasty and authentic, place is clean and bright.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I would always go to this restaurant in Toronto and so happy it s in Montreal now. The rice rolls are all so delicious and fresh. I recommend the congee and fried dough rolls to dip inside. A classic Cantonese breakfast

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

As a Cantonese, this place goes so hard. Every dish that I order just hits the spot and brings me back to memory lanes. I highly recommend their beef brisket, I had the noodle roll version but wished that I ordered an entire bowl. The only complaint that I have was the price. It is quite expensive for the amount of food you get. For me though, it s definitely worth it for special occasions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went there twice during my visit in Montreal. The food was good and the servers were nice. I had sweet corn chang fen and fried buns with coconut coffee once, and shrimp and chive chang fen, curry fish with HK style milk tea another time. All were good. Their coconut coffee was to die for!

December 23, 2023

I ate a foreign object in the sesame paste. It s so disgusting.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good food, amazing service and price was very reasonable! A rare gem definitely worth trying!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent value for money and efficient, friendly service: nothing to complain about! :)

December 23, 2023

The staff is not nice

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing quality and workmanship in every item being served. The menu has to expand to provide more choices.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food and service gave my family a very good moment and experience. I recommend this restaurant to the public. Parking: Nil