Montreal Chinatown is a hidden gem. It's clean, it's quaint and it's got some really hard to find items. Fresh dragon beard's candy is a treat from my childhood that simply doesn't exist anymore. Sure you can get a box from your local Asian market but the freshness and wonder when you watch the candy master make it is all part of the experience.
This place is a tiny stall in the heart of Chinatown and when I walked by, I did a double take since it's been years since I've seen actual fresh dragon beard's candy. The owner was making them fresh and my kids were immediately intrigued. One bite and they were hooked. My kids also got the HK egg cakes which were so so good (highly recommended). The candy was just as I remembered, small, sweet, a bit dry and oh so tasty.
Afterwards, the owner told me that he was about to make another batch and encouraged the kids to stay for a few more minutes to watch. Needless to say, they were amazed. By the time we left, there was a small crowd clamoring and the next batch was gone. Stop by here if you're in the area, you'll get to see something you almost never see anymore.