Koh Tao Saint-Hyacinthe — Restaurant in Saint-Hyacinthe

I would say avoid this place unless you have at least 2 hours to spare.

We were a table of two. Food was not bad but not worth 1.5-2 hour wait and dining time. Service was the biggest issue. Everyone was waiting for their food for at least over an hour. The wait staff not once apologized for the delay, did not check in with our table or any tables around us to give an update or communicate what and why the food was taking this long. I’ve been a part of the service industry so I understand things can happen, but the lack of service and communication was atrocious. Communicate, that is the least they could do. I flagged them down (which took a while, as they don’t make eye contact and it wasn’t that they were running around busy) after an hour to ask where the food was, and the server was nonchalant, no apology or explanation, and just said we are next. We were not. Lol. Every time we needed water, we had to ask. Just terrible service and lack of genuineness and communication.

I debated not tipping at all but I have been part of the industry so could not do it. During payment is when the server “took the time” to chat us up asking about our visit to the city, where we are staying etc.. kinda missed the boat there. Also in the end, during payment is when they bothered to “explain” they were short staffed in the kitchen, when I said it would be great to know in advance, she mumbled some excuse I could not understand. Anyway, I would avoid this place unless you have ample...

I recently visited twice this restaurant, drawn in by the promise of authentic Thai/Oriental cuisine, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. The flavors were off, and it just didn’t taste like the Thai food I’m used to. For instance, the Tom Yum soup, which should be bursting with rich, spicy flavors, was served cold, which really detracted from the experience. The padthai was like with spaghetti sauce and the sizzling beef tasted like a beef stroganov.

On top of that, the service left a lot to be desired. The server seemed unfamiliar with even basic items like San Pellegrino, which was surprising for a place like this. While the ambiance and the location were pleasant, it’s clear that the management needs to pay more attention to these little but important details.

The one highlight of the meal was the sweet potato fries and the imperial roll—both were quite enjoyable, but that’s not enough to make up for the overall lackluster experience. With some improvements, this place has potential, but as it stands, I left...

The best General Tao in my life. Let me elaborate...

I had a lot of General Tao in my life, from 20-ish locations (not a very large number, but considerable for me). The reason why this one is significantly better, is because of how the chicken is prepared/cooked.

From what I experienced, I assume it's typical chicken pieces in batter deep fried. But the "nugget" comes out in a very nice ball-ish shape with a smooth surface. It's nicely crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Even after a few minutes covered in sauce, it did not lose all of it's crispiness.

About 8-9 pieces are served with your usual steamed vegetables 🥦 🥕 🧅 and a portion of rice 🍚 topped with sesame seeds and cilantro.

The price of 21,50$ is a bit steep, but...