Kim Hour | Montreal’s Hidden Gem for Affordable Cantonese Food

A no-frills eatery where flavor triumphs over fancy This underrated spot has flown under the social media radar (only a few Red Book posts), but it’s been quietly endorsed by locals, Filipino foodies, and OG Chinese immigrants alike. When a friend and I dropped by recently, we left thoroughly impressed—generous portions, solid flavors, and shockingly fair prices (just $40 CAD per person including tax/tip, with enough leftovers for lunch the next day!). In today’s economy, that’s practically a miracle. Oh, and their dry-fried beef hor fun? Arguably the best I’ve had in Montreal. 📍 Address: 7682 Bd Saint-Michel, Montréal, QC H2A 3A5 🫕 Starters ✔️ Lemon Chicken Feet ($13): A mountain of refreshing, citrusy claws—perfectly tender with a light marinade. ✖️ Braised Beef Offal Bowl: Skip this. The offal’s gaminess wasn’t properly tamed, though the daikon radish was passable. 🍛 Mains (All Under $30!) 1️⃣ Dry-Fried Beef Hor Fun 🌟 The gold standard. Silky noodles wok-tossed with just enough oil, smoky wok hei, and beef that’s tender yet chewy. No greasy residue—pure Cantonese mastery. 2️⃣ Thai Red Curry Chicken Balls Decent but basic. At $15 for a massive plate, the curry flavor was solid (if unremarkable), but the chicken quality showed its budget price. 3️⃣ Braised Brisket with Vermicelli Fall-apart brisket meets slurp-worthy noodles that magically expand in the rich broth. Comfort in a bowl. 4️⃣ Fried Chicken Wings (6 whole wings! ~$15) CRUNCH ALERT. The batter is ethereally crisp without being oily, glorious with or without sweet chili sauce. 5️⃣ Fried Soft-Shell Crab (~$30) Frozen (as expected), but expertly fried—crispy outside, juicy inside. A faint oceanic aftertaste, but miles better than Chinatown’s versions. 6️⃣ Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice Competent but unspectacular. A safe choice if you need carbs. ⚠️ Heads Up Ambience: Stuck in an ’80s Hong Kong diner time warp (think: neon lights, laminated menus). Embrace the nostalgia. Location: Situated in a technically safe pocket of a sketchier area—driving recommended. Verdict: A wallet-friendly flavor bomb for those who prioritize taste over Instagram aesthetics. Just go. #Montreal #MontrealEats #HiddenGems #CantoneseFood #EatLikeALocal #BudgetEats #ComfortFood