Normally my non-meat based diet revolves around plants, grains, and legumes, but mock meat is one of my guilty pleasures -- especially when it's done really well, as it is at ChuChai. The table d'hote menu is a bit spendy for those on a thriftier budget at $100 for two (and kind of confusing to figure out), but it's worth it for a splurge - you really get to sample a wide variety of menu items.
Each person receives one alcoholic beverage and a small sampling of five different appetizers, then you essentially get four main-dish sized portions to split between the table, plus sides of rice. To top it all off, you get sample sized portions of three different desserts and coffee or tea to finish. Everything was delicious (and beautifully plated!), and I was stuffed to the gills by the end of the meal. The mock chicken with the peanut sauce and crispy spinach was a particular standout for me.
Good company + table d'hote menu + warm summer evening + outdoor seating = the most fantastic way to spend my final evening in Montreal.