Look for the neon pineapple and you’ll know you’ve found the place. Le Mal Nécessaire’s tiki-inspired cocktails are a fun novelty to enjoy with friends — and the happy hour specials are unbeatable for the quality and innovation of their drinks.

Great for groups, Mon Nan has something for everyone — and it’s open late (until 2 a.m.). With basic Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, here you’ll find everything from dim sum and dumplings to shark-fin soup and spicy frog’s legs.

This street-inspired Mexican eatery has made a happy home in Chinatown since 2015. Boasting classic al pastor tacos and chicharron and a strong selection of mezcal and tequila, La Capital is a great option for those looking for a quick bite alongside drinks.

Mai Xiang Yuan offers top notch fried and steamed dumplings (particularly xiaolongbao) and more. Great for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, dumpling flavors range from lamb and cilantro to dried bean curd and Chinese cabbage. Bien Maison, right next door, is also run by the same people and similarly good quality.

Boasting unassuming Korean fare in a cozy basement space, this little Korean eatery feels like stepping into someone’s cottage — if their cottage was brimming with delicious, housemade kimchi and bibimbap.

Tucked into the tiny upstairs nook of a neighbourhood grocery store, unassuming Nouilles de Lan Zhou offers fantastic hand-pulled noodles with beefy broth. Sit at the bar or peek into the window from the street to watch the chefs craft the noodles fresh.

Montreal isn’t the greatest dim sum town, but Kim Fung is probably the best bet without heading to Brossard. Expect lots of classic buns, dumplings, tripe, and more, served from somewhat brusque trolley attendants. —Tim Forster

This Mongolian hot pot chain offers one of the most fun dining experiences in the city. Here, each hot pot is filled with an aromatic broth made from goji berries, jujubes and various spices. Then it’s up to the diner to cook their meat, vegetables and noodles within the broth, resulting in a fantastically flavourful experience.

The go-to spot in Chinatown for sweet and savoury Chinese treats, Harmonie offers everything from luxuriant mango mousse to street food staples like sweet buns and hot dogs. There’s also a decent selection of bubble tea.

Westernized Cantonese and Szechuan food at its best, Beijing is open late (until 1:30 a.m.), with a vast menu and includes anything from beef and broccoli and chow mein to fried rice and noodle soup.

Orange Rouge takes the word “fusion” and runs with it, far, with intriguing results, like buns with foie gras and tamarind, wontons with tzatziki, or a Korean take on tartare. At times odd, but never boring — wash it all down with a Thai-tinged mojito or Quebec microbrews. —Tim Forster