You know you've hit the "real thing" when you enter the building that houses Dobe and Andy!! An office building serves as the backdrop for this incredible culinary experience. I'm all about glistening well cooked pigs, ducks and chickens hanging in the windows....the almost candied apple appearance of the succulent skin of these animals makes my mouth water just thinking about it!
I promised one of my co-workers lunch while in Montreal on business last week and had him choose the spot....and let me tell you I was NOT disappointed. The place was not overly crowded but abuzz with lots of conversations that I could not make out, because any of the Oriental languages are not my norm. Obviously a hot spot because if the locals eat there, and you could tell there were plenty of regulars, it has to be good.
Dan recommended his favorite dish of rice, steamed baby bok choy topped with the most generous slices of a combination of pork and duck. Warm tea, not sweet, was served in brightly colored tupperware style cups...you know the ones, right? Chopsicks and a ceramic soup spoon so you can scoop as fast as you like were served on the side. No need for seasonings....it was juuuuust right!
At a hair over $5 per person, we rolled out of there fully satisfied and ready for a nap. If you find yourself in Montreal...by all means head to Chinatown specifically to Dobe and Andy's and enjoy!