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kpaxonite Mar 7, 2010 06:50 PM

ISO good ceviche

Does anyone know where to find good ceviche in montreal (downtown or plateau are best) .... to be honest Ive never had it before since I only very recently started eating fish that isnt sushi /tuna sandwiches

  1. porker Mar 10, 2010 02:01 PM

    Haven't tried the St. Hubert places, but I did have cevice in Verdun at Villa Wellington, a Peruvian restaurant (a bit outta your way). It was very good and reminded me of eating ceviche mixto off a plastic plate on a Mexican beach. Nice blend of tang (not too bitter) and cilantro, nice ratio of fish tomato and onion.

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      jptimbaud Mar 8, 2010 02:18 PM

      does anyone have an opinion on all those peruvian places on st-hubert, north of jean-talon?

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        thebenc Mar 11, 2010 09:44 AM

        I'm a big fan.
        Huge portions, delicious food and that ineffable 'authenticity' so many foodies strive for when seeking out hole-in-the-wall ethnic places (myself included).
        I've been to a few, though the only name I can remember right now is ECHE PA CHARLE (7216 St-Hubert). You can check out the menu here:
        http://www.echepaecharle.com/en/main....

        For ceviche in a different setting, L'Assommoir is a good bet. Both the Mile End and Old-Mtl braches are pretty happening spots, full of low lights, trendy people and DJ pumped music, which is to say, the polar opposite of what you're getting on (fairly placid) St. Hubert.
        The drink menu is mind-boggling long and none-too-cheap, but they happen to be very very tasty. There's also a couple tasting plates of their different ceviches/tartares, a good way to try different varieties. Still, a night there won't be easy on the wallet...

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        L'assommoir Bernard
        112 Rue Bernard W, Montreal, QC H2T2K1, CA

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          Maximilien Mar 11, 2010 10:22 AM

          The old-montreal Assommoir is more trendy-ish and office worker-ish than the one on rue Bernard which is more a good neighbourhood place (IMO).

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        wattacetti Mar 8, 2010 01:39 PM

        Call up Mario Navarette Jr at Raza and tell him you want to try it. If you're going to do this for the first time [you ceviche v*rgin you :-) ], you may as well get one of the best ones in the city.

        Raza
        114 Laurier ouest
        514-227-8712

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