Montreal Food Diary | This Edition is All Hits! 💥

Zero Disappointments, Downtown Gems Revealed Opiano 📍 DT's New Korean Obsession Must-order: Cheese spicy chicken, Korean bibim naengmyeon Highlights: Generous portions, free side dishes galore, late-night izakaya vibes Gyu-Kaku 📍 The Reigning King of Japanese BBQ Must-order: Marinated beef tongue, garlic butter shrimp Pro hack: Order white rice to mix with meat juices—instant "foodgasm" rice bowl Japote 📍 Hidden Sushi Gem Must-order: Aburi salmon belly nigiri, black truffle scallop roll Easter egg: Complimentary matcha daifuku (not too sweet!) Qwelli 📍 Dark Horse of Korean Fried Chicken Must-order: Snow cheese chicken (Parmesan dusted!), spicy rice cakes Student deal: 50% off all chicken on Tuesdays! MajesThé Bistro Bar 📍 Bubble Tea by Day, Cocktails by Night Must-order: Thai tea Basque cheesecake, lychee rose cocktail Vibes: Sunset lighting + plant walls = Instagram gold Qing Shu Lao Tang 📍 The "Hermès" of Malatang Must-order: Tomato beef bone broth + fatty beef + bamboo fungus Reality check: Pricey but broth puts chain stores to shame Sammi & Soupe Dumpling 📍 The Unassuming Xiaolongbao Master Must-order: Crab rosette soup dumplings (burst carefully!), shepherd’s purse wontons Warning: Avoid peak hours or face eternal queues 📌 All locations in Downtown—student budget approved! 💬 Let’s chat: 👉 "Which spot tempts you most? Got better recs?" 👉 "What cuisine should we cover next? Korean brunch? Dim sum?" #MTLFoodRadar #DowntownEats #NoRegretsList #McGillEats #CanadaFoodFinds