Montreal Food Guide: Must-Try Spots! 🍽️

🍳 Brunch - L’Avenue 📍 The OG brunch spot, always packed! ✔ Indecisive Combo (huge portion!) ✔ Steak & Mushroom Eggs Benedict (friend approved!) ✔ Purple Drink (yum) vs. Green Drink (spinach—acquired taste) 🍛 MajesThé Bar (McGill student canteen) ✔ Braised Pork Rice ($11!) – The star! ✔ Pork Cutlet Omurice (meh) ✔ Stir-Fried Udon (decent) 🥟 10 Miles Xiang (Shi Li Xiang) (Concordia-area wontons) ✔ Shepherd’s Purse & Pork Wontons (tastes like home!) ✔ Salted Egg Yolk Pork (mild flavor, just okay) 🇫🇷 L’Express (Budget-friendly French bistro) ✔ Roasted Quail, Duck Confit, Shrimp Risotto (all solid but salty) ✔ Chicken Liver Pâté (heavenly!) ✔ Desserts (profiteroles & macarons >> store-bought) 🍰 Pâtisserie Bervig Inc. (Old Port desserts) ✔ Pear & Yuzu Pastries (not too sweet—highest praise!) 🍣 Kazu (Iconic Japanese spot—go at 5PM sharp!) ✔ Tuna Bowl (huge, fresh, satisfying) ✔ Steak Plate (massive portion, super fragrant) ✔ Shrimp Burger (surprise hit!) ✔ Plum Ice Cream (refreshing) 🍜 Bar Ganadara (Late-night Korean comfort food) ✔ Lobster Udon (rich broth) ✔ Bibimbap (unique flavor, giant portion) ✔ Lamb Skewers (insanely good) ✔ Grilled Squid (solid) 🍗 Chimaek Gana (Best fried chicken in MTL!) ✔ Baby Powder Chicken (8 pieces, ultra-tender) ✔ Cheese-dusted & juicy (get bone-in for max flavor!) 🍵 Matcha Zanmai (Concordia-area matcha desserts) ✔ Matcha Soft Serve (smooth, bitter-sweet) ✔ Matcha Mille Crêpe (must-try!) 🍱 Yen (Overhyped but…) ✔ Skip: Foie Gras Unagi Don (greasy, lukewarm rice) ✔ Try: Chicken Katsu Don (crispy skin!) 🥩 Gyu-Kaku (All-day BBQ joy) ✔ All-Day Menu (best value) ✔ Kalbi Short Rib (TOP TIER!) ✔ Crème Brûlée & Ice Cream (order extras!) #MontrealEats #FoodieFinds #BestOfMTL