Montreal Foodie Adventure | Best French, Japanese & Thai Restaurants

① L’Express 🇫🇷 💰 ~$60 CAD per person | Ranked #32 in Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants! 🍽 Must-Order: Duck Confit (Crispy skin, tender meat, with caramelized veggies) Grilled Octopus (Sweet bell pepper sauce, melt-in-your-mouth texture) Free baguette & unlimited pickles (Super sour but great for cutting richness!) ⚠ Skip: Beef tartare (tastes like raw dumpling filling) & bone marrow (too oily). 💬 Verdict: A must-visit for friends visiting Montreal—classic, affordable French bistro vibes! ② Le Pégase 🇫🇷 💰 ~$60 CAD for a FULL COURSE MEAL (Appetizer + Main + Dessert + BYOW!) 🍽 Highlights: Beef Tartare (off-menu!) + Foie Gras Toast (Rich, silky, perfect on bread) Mains: Steak, lamb leg & duck—all huge portions and delicious. 💡 Pro Tip: Bring your own wine (no corkage fee!). 💬 Verdict: Meat-lovers’ paradise—insane value for a multi-course French feast! ③ Bistro Japonais Furusato 🇯🇵 🍣 Sushi > Sukiyaki Here! Sukiyaki ($75, serves 2-3): Lean beef (mild broth), but not the best in town. Sashimi Platter (~$30): Fresh, high-quality fish + perfectly seasoned rice = MTL’s best sushi? 🌟 Must-Try: Tuna rolls & Hamachi sashimi. ④ Kazu 🇯🇵 🍢 Overhyped? Small plates (good for drinks & snacks, not meals). Highlights: Charcoal-grilled yakitori, salmon don (add roe!), beef tartare salad. ⚠ Long waits even on weekdays—flavor is good but not worth crazy lines. ⑤ Siam 🇹🇭 🍜 MTL’s Best Pad Thai & Red Curry! Pad Thai: Wok-fried perfection (not too sweet, customizable protein). Red Curry Beef: Fall-apart tender, coconutty-spicy—rice killer! Green Papaya Salad: Crunchy, tangy, addictive. ❌ Skip: Tom Yum soup (just okay). #MTLFoodie #MontrealEats #BestFrenchBistro #SushiLover #ThaiFood