The Best Poutine In Montreal | Best in Town

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  • Poutine is a regional specialty in Montreal, Canada. Insider’s Herrine Ro and friend Erin Kommor visit La Banquise, Ma Poule Mouillée, and Au Pied de Cochon to find the best poutine.
    Editors Note: This episode was filmed in Feburary 2020.
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    The Best Poutine In Montreal | Best in Town

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  • @joshwinner2577
    @joshwinner2577 Před 3 lety +1334

    As someone who lives in Quebec, the gourmet versions, in my opinion will never beat the local restaurants. The small restaurants have a more classic feel and poutine feels like a food that shouldn't be made in a gourmet style.

    • @JUSTforwhitlisting
      @JUSTforwhitlisting Před 3 lety +27

      Trust I always get poutine from La Belle Province, never from the boutique places. Although maybe I should try some of the boutique stuff some day.

    • @sarahgallucci8550
      @sarahgallucci8550 Před 3 lety +8

      Yeah because most of the time they are not owned by large greedy companies.

    • @CitizenAyellowblue
      @CitizenAyellowblue Před 2 lety +4

      For the same reason KFC isn’t made in ‘gourmet style’.

    • @justingabriel8932
      @justingabriel8932 Před 2 lety +7

      same, i prefer the greasy spoons.

    • @nadinebeauvais
      @nadinebeauvais Před 2 lety +16

      Gourmet poutine is for the tourists.

  • @anthonlee769
    @anthonlee769 Před 3 lety +2880

    As a montrealer, I think you guys had to try a Belle Province, not to say it’s better but it’s just more iconic

    • @kuroxo1509
      @kuroxo1509 Před 3 lety +152

      cest la seule poutine qui est pas overpriced pis qui en vaut la peine🤣😍😍

    • @JoeGili5
      @JoeGili5 Před 3 lety +65

      And a steamed all dressed hotdog

    • @idrixzy5214
      @idrixzy5214 Před 3 lety +7

      U guys know a restaurant named bouf cochon

    • @justinlee3168
      @justinlee3168 Před 3 lety +64

      Nah Costco

    • @Will057
      @Will057 Před 3 lety +69

      ca dépend quelle Belle Province.

  • @marcdumont2275
    @marcdumont2275 Před rokem +23

    Best poutine in Quebec is at my aunt's house in Trois-Rivieres. Makes her own fries in a big witch cauldron-looking thing over a fire in the backyard while we sit and drink Fin Du Monde. The best.

    • @emilymyers5160
      @emilymyers5160 Před měsícem +2

      my favourite food with my favourite beer? how do i pay for this delicacy 🥰

  • @beektormaing
    @beektormaing Před 3 lety +116

    Producer: how many times are you gonna say ‘decadent’?
    Hosts: Yes.

  • @zwei2576
    @zwei2576 Před 3 lety +425

    13:45
    Herrine: It’s so decadent
    Erin: *repeats with more emotion*

  • @tbenziger1348
    @tbenziger1348 Před 3 lety +4104

    The best poutine is Vladimir

    • @e.c5786
      @e.c5786 Před 3 lety +92

      Good one lmao

    • @Tuxedo2680
      @Tuxedo2680 Před 3 lety +161

      Well I ain't eating THAT shit...

    • @afifajmal8117
      @afifajmal8117 Před 3 lety +86

      This is criminally underrated

    • @christianoglow8497
      @christianoglow8497 Před 3 lety +18

      I thought I was so clever and was about to say something similar... but you ruined it :p

    • @tbenziger1348
      @tbenziger1348 Před 3 lety +8

      @@christianoglow8497 damm sorry bud

  • @americanmultigenic
    @americanmultigenic Před 3 lety +373

    Many years ago, as a poutine "virgin" . . . I saw it on the menu, and didn't know what it was -- I was in Windsor, Ontario -- so I naturally ordered "poutine, with fries" . . . . and the spotty youth doing the cooking never questioned my order, and gave me just that. A VAST mound of poutine (with enough fries in it to feed 4): then an equally vast side of fries alone! (I was just the one person, and enough food to feed about 8.) But, I learned a valuable lesson "never add a side of fries to any poutine order!' EVER! :-)

    • @pistolpete8231
      @pistolpete8231 Před 2 lety +19

      That's hilarious

    • @eggo8935
      @eggo8935 Před rokem +1

      Unless you want extra fries...

    • @Viv1992
      @Viv1992 Před rokem +3

      Ah you mean when Canada decided to change their opinion about Quebec's poutines.
      Around that time you're talking about, Canada didn't even consider Poutine a dish or a meal.
      No, it was after McDonald's put it on a temporary menu that Canada tasted it and changed their mind.
      As a Quebecker, I wish that fact would be presented forefront when talking about Poutine.
      Canada didn't come up with it, Quebec did!

    • @abepenner4714
      @abepenner4714 Před rokem

      I live near Windsor, what was the place called? Might have to try it someday

    • @aidenchainey
      @aidenchainey Před rokem +2

      @@Viv1992 mcdonalds poutine is disgusting though

  • @Rene.Mortel
    @Rene.Mortel Před 3 lety +192

    For decades, Canada looked down on Quebec's poutine. Then it became famous, and suddenly it's Canadian 🙃

    • @razatiger22
      @razatiger22 Před 2 lety +15

      when did Canada ever look down on Poutine lol? It just wasn't popular until the last 15 years or so in the rest of Canada and Globally.

    • @YankeeFoxtrotHotel
      @YankeeFoxtrotHotel Před 2 lety +22

      Pretty much sums it up. Somehow saying Quebecois dish is an impossibility for Canada.

    • @cgohoh
      @cgohoh Před 2 lety +16

      Classic Québécois behaviour. Conspiracy theorists about how they’re actually oppressed by the rest of Canada.

    • @marxwasright25
      @marxwasright25 Před 2 lety +2

      @@cgohoh I mean historically, sure, but they're still rooted in a colonialist history; the indigenous peoples were and are truly oppressed

    • @danemon8423
      @danemon8423 Před 2 lety +11

      @@marxwasright25 in history quebecois were oppressed as much as the indigenous

  • @mr.hossain2129
    @mr.hossain2129 Před 3 lety +2036

    What's the taste of potato?
    Answer: potato-y
    What's the taste of grease?
    Answer: greasy
    Wow. Nicely explained

    • @iliane0vono
      @iliane0vono Před 3 lety +4

      Not Actual Person wow. Sarcasm. How nice.

    • @TheAdnanmajor
      @TheAdnanmajor Před 3 lety +69

      I wanna watch the video because poutine is one of my favourite dish but I don’t wanna hear these two women. 🤔

    • @uebu
      @uebu Před 3 lety +33

      Seriously these women know nothing about food.....potatoey.....really.

    • @Zarrakon
      @Zarrakon Před 3 lety +12

      @@uebu It's very easy to understand what she's talking about lmao.

    • @Zarrakon
      @Zarrakon Před 3 lety +10

      @@TheAdnanmajor Ever considered you hate women?

  • @dy-han
    @dy-han Před 3 lety +1012

    Notice how the blonde girl waits for Herinne’s reaction so it can influence her reaction...

  • @keria1218
    @keria1218 Před 3 lety +192

    Them: "Poutine is an iconic dish of CANADA"
    Me: *Screams in Quebec!*

    • @theawesomegoalie31
      @theawesomegoalie31 Před 3 lety +47

      It comes from Québec but it’s still an iconic Canadian dish, because last time I checked, Québec is still part of Canada eh?

    • @jakpote88
      @jakpote88 Před 3 lety +18

      @@theawesomegoalie31 its more iconic in quebec

    • @ALT-fp9vc
      @ALT-fp9vc Před 3 lety +26

      @@theawesomegoalie31 You can still have regional specification that belong to regional identities not the central state. For example, crêpes are iconic of Bretagne not of France; Or corn grits is iconic of many southern states; Or Welsh rarebit is iconic of Welsh not the UK... Shall I go on my lady?

    • @mathieuplante695
      @mathieuplante695 Před 3 lety +33

      @@theawesomegoalie31 Anglo-Canadians dissed that dish the moment it started to get tractions in the 70's up to the 2000's when it became an international prized dish. Then all of a sudden, ''It'S CanADiAn diSH oh MY GoSh.'' It's québécoise culture and should be recognised as from our region. There is nothing incompatible saying it comes from Québec and the bests are here. The other great ones around North America and Europe are also mainly made by Québécois chef lol
      It's not personnal my dear but it's like a poor argument to say that just to try and neutered Québécois identity. It's sad to see this pride in Québec being seen as ''negative'' or ''irrelevant'' when all accross the world we see regionalism being positively uplifted in food culture (for great reasons).

    • @sourgrapejuice6389
      @sourgrapejuice6389 Před 3 lety +16

      @@mathieuplante695 I live in Toronto and I don’t give a shit what the old Englishmen say, I love poutine

  • @aziza7806
    @aziza7806 Před rokem +3

    Always used to watch these videos and thinking will never be able to go visit these places but mann this year I'm in Montreal for studies, and i can't believe how far i have come. Grateful soo much for everything!

  • @QcLegend182
    @QcLegend182 Před 3 lety +643

    Just to be clear, this was not filmed in recent days... no snow yet in Montreal

  • @MusicsInMySoul977
    @MusicsInMySoul977 Před 3 lety +922

    Thats the real reason us Canadians love poutine- its comforting on a cold winter day.

    • @realblacksknowthetruth1519
      @realblacksknowthetruth1519 Před 3 lety +6

      But you could just make mashed potatoes and gravy it's the same thing or a baked potato and gravy

    • @cuelloless3289
      @cuelloless3289 Před 3 lety +69

      @@realblacksknowthetruth1519 Nothing like potatoes fried on grease with a good amount of salt.

    • @travelforpeace1990
      @travelforpeace1990 Před 3 lety +6

      i love poutine...i had beef once...oh my god. That was crazy good...

    • @tetrapears1335
      @tetrapears1335 Před 3 lety +10

      REAL BLACKS KNOW THE TRUTH I’m guessing you’ve never had poutine before

    • @parryhotter3456
      @parryhotter3456 Před 3 lety +6

      It’s comforting on any day 😎

  • @raym4311
    @raym4311 Před 2 lety +22

    I would try La Banquise as a first timer since it seems like the most pure recipe. Then Ma Poule Mouillée for lunch, and Au Pied de Cochon for a fancy dinner.

    • @CDrik8383
      @CDrik8383 Před rokem +2

      You’re almost there… get all three in a single day by getting a Breakfast Poutine at La Banquise!

    • @GTQcNumber1
      @GTQcNumber1 Před 3 měsíci

      @@CDrik8383 oh the Breakfast Poutine is freaking good indeed

  • @lykiemonteroso833
    @lykiemonteroso833 Před 2 lety +3

    Merci for showing poutine! for someone living here in Montreal, everything is hearty indeed.🙌🏼

  • @sophiaisabelle0227
    @sophiaisabelle0227 Před 3 lety +200

    I'm hungry and it's literally 12 AM from where I live. It makes me sorta mad that I'm not travelling around the world and tasting different dishes like the iconic poutine.

    • @romelade9947
      @romelade9947 Před 3 lety +1

      Philippines?

    • @AvarFPS
      @AvarFPS Před 3 lety +5

      LEGIT JUST FRIES GRAVY AND CHEESE

    • @ejazsajid5502
      @ejazsajid5502 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi

    • @wokk9543
      @wokk9543 Před 3 lety +1

      @@AvarFPS so??? its amazing

    • @_Rxngoku_
      @_Rxngoku_ Před 2 lety +1

      my mom made poutine today it's 1 where I live I'm hungry so I'm going to get poutine

  • @genevievebeauchamp9018
    @genevievebeauchamp9018 Před 3 lety +138

    Chez Claudette poutine is old-school goodness. Plus, they have this amazing add-on of ragout de pattes de cochon (pig chin stew), which is a typical Quebec dish that hardly any restaurant in Montreal is serving.

    • @Domspun
      @Domspun Před 3 lety +8

      Connaisseur here! Chez Claudette is the best.

    • @andrewmcgowan3146
      @andrewmcgowan3146 Před 3 lety +5

      Chez Claudette is #1 in my books AA is a very close second

    • @Bird5861tr4
      @Bird5861tr4 Před 3 lety +1

      Chez Claudette during the Covid quarantine was disappointing.

    • @Adams420
      @Adams420 Před 3 lety +1

      Damn I haven't been there in a few years after my last (terrible) experience there where for some reason I ordered the onion ring poutine (not even God knows what I was thinking - adventurous? Or just plain stupid). Anyway that sounds good I think I'll go there & try that :)

    • @korolr
      @korolr Před 3 lety +3

      Is that Chez Claudette on Laurier East, near the metro?

  • @DrDankoff
    @DrDankoff Před 3 lety +13

    Montreal will always, like the whispers of a devil, push you towards pleasure. Thank you for doing justice to my first love, food, as a Montrealer.

  • @vuyolwethutshirana3144
    @vuyolwethutshirana3144 Před 3 lety +20

    The Portuguese Poutine is my favorite just by looking at it...🤤

  • @soukthavoneinsisienmay1188
    @soukthavoneinsisienmay1188 Před 3 lety +29

    I grew up in Quebec, Canada. I'm happy to see you girls came over to Montreal for poutines. We have so many wonderful places whom makes delicious yummy poutines. I'm a little disappointed that you chose those places. La Belle Province should have been part of the list. You missed out! I still appreciate to see you both enjoying poutines. Thank you for this journey!

    • @shawn1928
      @shawn1928 Před rokem +2

      @@soukthavoneinsisienmay1188 nah, la belle province is overrated, as many chains are. and even la banquise is also overated though somewhat.
      Chez Claudette, Pierrette Patates, Rotisserie Romados, Ma Poule Mouillee, and Sharwarmaz and Au Pied de Cochon for something different, is where it's at

  • @dsfreed8829
    @dsfreed8829 Před 3 lety +160

    Wtf, they missed Costco

  • @gdbynoe
    @gdbynoe Před 2 lety +29

    The best poutine I ever had in Quebec was 35 years ago in a 24hr greasy spoon at 4:30am called "Le Petit Boeuf" in Sherbrooke. Time of day and level of intoxication is what really determines how good a poutine is. 🤣

    • @theKoreis
      @theKoreis Před 2 lety

      Lololol. (thumbs up)

    • @gdbynoe
      @gdbynoe Před 2 lety +2

      @@theKoreis and the reason I was in Le Petit Boeuf at 4:30am was that we had just left Le Trois X which had 2 for 1 quarts (Cinquante) and 2$ table dances every Tuesday night and were feeling hungry before going back to school in Lennoxville

  • @martiniquehostel2242
    @martiniquehostel2242 Před 3 lety +16

    Québec seems like a great place, but the cold is a bit too extreme. Bon Matin de la Martinique ❤

    • @Ogilla
      @Ogilla Před rokem +2

      Il suffit d’être bien habillé. L’hiver c’est une saison extraordinaire avec une tonne d’activités extérieures uniques à faire.

  • @ericquigley1510
    @ericquigley1510 Před 3 lety +32

    Two of the three poutine places are basically across the street from each other. Ma Poule Mouillee is the best poutine I’ve ever had for the same reasons given by the one host. The chicken, chorizo, gravy, and hot sauce take the poutine to another level. With that said, the poutine at the first restaurant featured with Montreal smoked meat added on top is pretty amazing as well. I dream of the poutine at Ma Poule Mouillee often, though. It’s been 2 years since I’ve been there and continually try to figure out reasons to go back to Montreal just to have some more of that poutine.

    • @shawn1928
      @shawn1928 Před rokem

      @@ericquigley1510 For the same reason as Ma Poule Mouillee, I would add Rotisserie Romados

  • @_MC529
    @_MC529 Před 3 lety +286

    They are ripping off 'Worth it' _haaard_ 😅

    • @vidheyeshprabhu1174
      @vidheyeshprabhu1174 Před 3 lety +2

      Lol

    • @keegami
      @keegami Před 3 lety +31

      Yeah it's kinda crazy. Like, not even just the premise, but the filmography, the sound effects, the layout of the episode. It's just like....shot for shot, it's a lower-budget Worth It.

    • @nhlvan
      @nhlvan Před 3 lety +23

      Even down to the Asian and Blonde White host

    • @jasonle520
      @jasonle520 Před 3 lety +2

      @@keegami It’s kind of an interesting way to see how worth it influenced food videos like these. Before worth it, insider videos didn’t really focus on it’s hosts.

    • @dinaaulia5207
      @dinaaulia5207 Před 3 lety +2

      @@keegami everytime I watch their "Best in Town" series I always think it's similar to worth it but this particular episode is definitely.. indeed a full on copy...

  • @robertbeining141
    @robertbeining141 Před 3 lety +5

    So envious of you. Montreal is an amazing city. Poutine is so incredible. When the pandemic ends I am headed back to Montreal for a wonderful visit and getting really great Poutine. Can't wait.

    • @wxyzmarkus6834
      @wxyzmarkus6834 Před 3 lety +1

      We'll see what disaster our restaurants have faced at the end of covid19. Not sure many of them will still be open.

    • @robertbeining141
      @robertbeining141 Před 3 lety +2

      @@wxyzmarkus6834 It is very sad but the restaurant, bar and hospitality industries will bounce back . . . they are a social cultural necessity . . . it will happen!! Please Stay Strong, Be Well, Stay Safe, Live It In Joy!

  • @rpm1796
    @rpm1796 Před 3 lety +1

    Great fun, you two..in my favourite city, Smooth Montreal.💖

  • @tosht2515
    @tosht2515 Před 3 lety +281

    As a visitor, my must hit places are Schwartz's Deli for smoked meat, St-Viateur for bagels and La Banquise for a classic poutine. If you have time, then try some Portuguese inspired poutine or "elevated" foie gras poutine. 😀

    • @johng45746
      @johng45746 Před 3 lety +9

      Schwartz makes a fire poutine as well

    • @valiuskmieliauskas8954
      @valiuskmieliauskas8954 Před 3 lety +8

      As a Montrealer, you are absolutely right on all fronts. My family immigrated to Canada and grew up next to Schwartz. My dad and parents would go there in the 30s and on. St Viateur has the best bagels on the planet. For Portuguese restos, Ramados was my go to!!! I miss my home city!

    • @Takayiotakuchan
      @Takayiotakuchan Před 3 lety +3

      Dirty dogs has really good poutines too and also good mac n cheese!

    • @BG-xm5ex
      @BG-xm5ex Před 3 lety +3

      Or just hit belle province

    • @stusanderson3111
      @stusanderson3111 Před 3 lety +2

      I prefer the cafe across the street . Sit down and relax with a cherry coke during the month of July versus that of picking uo yiur meal at Swartzs

  • @lauriebourgoin3416
    @lauriebourgoin3416 Před 3 lety +160

    As a person who lives close to Montreal I’m happy they finally did that video in honor of our beautiful province, the proud inventor of poutine.☺️

    • @pdb2k154
      @pdb2k154 Před 3 lety +2

      Best places to visit in Canada in your opinion?

    • @lauriebourgoin3416
      @lauriebourgoin3416 Před 3 lety +1

      Edp4455 La Belle Province, Pizza Pan Pan et Le Pied de Cochon

    • @lauriebourgoin3416
      @lauriebourgoin3416 Před 3 lety +1

      But those are pretty much all in Montreal

    • @milf19845
      @milf19845 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/IWQ9x1-6KbQ/video.html

    • @reza491
      @reza491 Před 3 lety

      Laurie Bourgoin Yes but the emoji was not needed.

  • @Limbotron
    @Limbotron Před 2 lety

    Best video ever. My mouth has never watered this much.

  • @tylervanmeter5628
    @tylervanmeter5628 Před 3 lety +102

    La Banquise is a classic choice. I must say though, Ma poule mouillée is probably the most underrated poutine in Montréal. They combine Portuguese chicken with the poutine and it is incroyable! It's right across the street from la Banquise.

    • @shawn1928
      @shawn1928 Před rokem +1

      @tylervanmeter5628 Rotisserie Romados is a good alternative to poutine from Ma Poule Mouillee

  • @Marc_0v0
    @Marc_0v0 Před 3 lety +344

    This video must date back a while ago because its still winter in the video and also COVID-19
    Also cool to know you get to experience one of my province’s/country’s best dishes

    • @theyluvismail
      @theyluvismail Před 3 lety +5

      the first place is the best I went there

    • @adamli1827
      @adamli1827 Před 3 lety +20

      It literally says in the description “Filmed February 2020”

    • @theyluvismail
      @theyluvismail Před 3 lety

      @@adamli1827 rlly?

    • @nikibowe
      @nikibowe Před 3 lety +1

      no shit sherlock

    • @louna4341
      @louna4341 Před 3 lety

      @@littlebunnybigbear5190 idk what part of montreal you live in, but it’s still above 10° C

  • @arnavaggarwal8770
    @arnavaggarwal8770 Před 3 lety +2044

    You guys really need new hosts for this show.

    • @esotericthearcane4621
      @esotericthearcane4621 Před 3 lety +388

      People have been saying this for the longest. All of their hosts are incredibly clueless and cringey. They’re my age and represent the worst.

    • @ezra1329
      @ezra1329 Před 3 lety +195

      I totally agree. They are the most unprofessional and clueless people that could have been chosen to do this

    • @taufaniqbal2266
      @taufaniqbal2266 Před 3 lety +47

      their newest host Skyler Bouchard
      u should watch her
      she got the skill

    • @rardanapram
      @rardanapram Před 3 lety +5

      @@taufaniqbal2266 title?

    • @JeffPenaify
      @JeffPenaify Před 3 lety +97

      That seems to be the fad, get some ritzy ditzy 20 something chicks who obviously lived in an affluent bubble and dont know shit 😂 idk why but its like the go to for some reason

  • @bananasenpai
    @bananasenpai Před 2 lety +7

    I've only had poutine once at a world food fair here in Melbourne, and I still dream about it sometimes... These make me wanna just up and pack my bags and just yeet myself to the other side of the world.

  • @MTLGSE
    @MTLGSE Před rokem +3

    As a Montrealer, this was an awesome episode. Great job girls.

  • @shadowguy17
    @shadowguy17 Před 3 lety +91

    "Phenom" "Gorg" , thanks i hate it

  • @alionroare7777
    @alionroare7777 Před 3 lety +25

    "The fries are more like hash browns" 😂
    As someone from UK, I am amazed

  • @Supported-Characters
    @Supported-Characters Před 3 lety +11

    I wish Atlanta had a restaurant serving authentic Montreal-style poutine. It would be such a big hit here.

    • @TokyoBalletReprise
      @TokyoBalletReprise Před 3 lety +5

      You could be the one to make it!

    • @lizlafferty1278
      @lizlafferty1278 Před rokem

      ... and West Virginia; in our town, MANY Canadiens visit annually... not a bit a poutine in da place! I've craved it, and can't find fresh curds anywhere. Suggestions?

    • @ryanb3908
      @ryanb3908 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@lizlafferty1278Go to Canada.

    • @alexseguin5245
      @alexseguin5245 Před 12 dny

      @@lizlafferty1278 I think fresh curds are actually fairly easy to make if you've got the basics of cheesemaking. You need the gear for it, but it's a great skill to have! The rest is easy to make at home. Fries in the oven are legit, and a better alternative than trying to fry them in a pan with oil if you don't have a deep fryer.

  • @matthewamaral7134
    @matthewamaral7134 Před 2 lety +8

    Great choices of poutine spots. It seems like something very simple but there are so many places in montreal that make really bad poutine. I also agree that Au Pied de Cochon is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. I love a good local greasy spoon type place, but Au Pied de Cochon takes poutine to a Michelin Star level! Bon apetit!

  • @benphoto1647
    @benphoto1647 Před 3 lety +6

    All three places are excellent.
    La Banquise is best after a good evening full of drinking... poutine there is like a balm... the holy grail moment that enables you to absorb the absurd level of alchool you have drunk during your evening.
    Ma Poule Mouillée is the best place to experience Poutine and enjoy the dish enhanced with that Portuguese kick to the face! The spicy sauce is indeed excellent (and so is the chicken).
    Au Pied de Cochon is the place to enjoy the fusion of Quebec flavor with a dash of French panache. The foie gras... is indeed a nice touch and it's truly a unique experience.
    Good video! :) I enjoyed it!

  • @yungpillwrld5169
    @yungpillwrld5169 Před 3 lety +135

    I'm Canadian and poutine is a must try to any tourists or new ppl

    • @pulsorrxxenigmainc5082
      @pulsorrxxenigmainc5082 Před 3 lety +2

      Tank you french toast

    • @andymanson3836
      @andymanson3836 Před 3 lety +10

      I mean, gravy, cheese, and fries? If anything, we could make it at home lmao it's not got anything in it native to Canada that isn't available to other countries.

    • @jiffycrimso5691
      @jiffycrimso5691 Před 3 lety +2

      Unbelieveable burger place in my college town has been serving their own US version of Poutine fries it's how I learned of this wonderful cuisine. I know it can't compare to Canada but it's still terrific (still has white cheddar curds and beef gravy)

    • @jakpote88
      @jakpote88 Před 3 lety +12

      @@andymanson3836 like... almost all other food?

    • @kenisonline
      @kenisonline Před 3 lety

      new ppl, like, babies ?

  • @melissarobinson9618
    @melissarobinson9618 Před 3 lety +1

    Two toques taking on Montreal poutine, lol, winter is a great time to experience Canadian cuisine

  • @danielrivard9335
    @danielrivard9335 Před 10 měsíci

    I’ve tried La Banquise, but now I must go for Le Pied De Cochon for that foie gras expérience! Thanks for stopping by our town.

  • @Momo-sx8qe
    @Momo-sx8qe Před 3 lety +385

    As a Montréaler, I’m disappointed with the restaurant choices. Feels like little research was done

    • @emilyoverby7673
      @emilyoverby7673 Před 3 lety +29

      I always wonder if the restaurants paid to be part of it or the others refused.

    • @telenovella1169
      @telenovella1169 Před 3 lety +29

      I completely agree however Ma Poule mouillé is absolutely the best.

    • @caniblmolstr4503
      @caniblmolstr4503 Před 3 lety +2

      Hey i am coming to Toronto next week.. Will I get Poutine there? And where?

    • @engineergaming5128
      @engineergaming5128 Před 3 lety +3

      Dont bother getting poutine up there, i have cousins up there and they say that thee poutine is shit

    • @simmerszalai9196
      @simmerszalai9196 Před 2 lety

      @@caniblmolstr4503 Any Restaurants like Gabby's to any major fast food joints like Mcd's will have it.

  • @AntoineThisdale
    @AntoineThisdale Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you for going at the right places. Great range in quality/price and well represent la Poutine and Montréal :D

  • @dr.phil.pepper3325
    @dr.phil.pepper3325 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Wow, I'm living in Germany and have never even heard of Poutine before, but it looks like a very fresh, healthy and well balanced dish.

    • @tylerman5935
      @tylerman5935 Před 11 měsíci +5

      It ain’t healthy dude

    • @dr.phil.pepper3325
      @dr.phil.pepper3325 Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@tylerman5935 You don't say

    • @cicatrace
      @cicatrace Před 10 měsíci

      @@dr.phil.pepper3325 It's not unhealthy unless you eat a super salty version or use bad oil

    • @checkanr138
      @checkanr138 Před 6 měsíci

      sure french fries are just among the top 3 most unhealthy foods in the world - the other two being soft drinks like coca cola and potato chips - while potatoes naturally are superhealthy the process of frying them at high temperatures in oil creates transfats which cause artery congestions which can result in strokes and heart attacks and raises the caloric level by a magnitude @@cicatrace

    • @justanotherhandlethatisnttaken
      @justanotherhandlethatisnttaken Před 2 měsíci

      hahaha Indeed not healthy or balanced but oh so good

  • @keeganoneil377
    @keeganoneil377 Před 10 měsíci

    5:01 To the cinematographer: Excellent job. This shot looks like a painting! It's my favorite shot in this episode.

  • @worldbeatxxx
    @worldbeatxxx Před 3 lety +18

    For non-Canadians, Poutine is not an iconic Canadian dish. It is enjoyed in Quebec. But outside of Quebec, it is available but you'd have to look. Most people outside of Quebec rarely eat Poutine. It bothers me that people call it so very Canadian. It is Quebec, but Quebec is also where a significant amount of the World's Maple syrup comes from. that is pretty iconic.

    • @charlidamelio-it6tf
      @charlidamelio-it6tf Před 3 lety

      hi

    • @charlidamelio-it6tf
      @charlidamelio-it6tf Před 3 lety

      ok

    • @charlidamelio-it6tf
      @charlidamelio-it6tf Před 3 lety

      h

    • @dragorific
      @dragorific Před 3 lety +5

      Idk where you've lived/stayed most of your life but in most of the GTA in Ontario, and even outside of the GTA, you'd be hard pressed to find places that don't serve poutine. I practically have poutine AT LEAST once a month, if not more during the winter, and I don't even live in the GTA. So warm and comforting 😋

    • @worldbeatxxx
      @worldbeatxxx Před 3 lety +1

      @@dragorifichmm, lived in Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan and visit BC lots. It's available, but you have to look for it. (as i said in my comment) It is not common as some outside of Canada seems to say.

  • @srinityak6518
    @srinityak6518 Před 3 lety +101

    How to increase your calories
    Poutine:Yes

  • @cedced29
    @cedced29 Před rokem +1

    Poule mouillé is the best. I love how the name of the poutine is "Well, the portuguese doing poutine now"

  • @rihanslife8410
    @rihanslife8410 Před 2 lety

    Great review

  • @jiyangchen505
    @jiyangchen505 Před 3 lety +30

    Ma poule mouillee is my favorite! Best poutine in the entire world :)

  • @SG-738
    @SG-738 Před 3 lety +86

    How do you do a comparison like this? 3 totally different offerings. It would be like rating steak against pizza and a burger. Doesn’t seem right. Those all looked delectable though.

    • @tonydiciero3864
      @tonydiciero3864 Před 3 lety +6

      Totally agree. 3 very good poutines but all 3 different in thier own way. Im from montreal and these are definitely the 3 places to go to for best poutines.

    • @Mooodyyhhh
      @Mooodyyhhh Před 3 lety

      I mean they're all poutine but to be fair they should've tried the classic for all

    • @only_donna9521
      @only_donna9521 Před 2 lety

      I was looking for this comment. I agree 👍🏽

  • @freshfrybread
    @freshfrybread Před 2 lety +1

    Ahh montreal! I love montreal! The only place i’ve ever had a duck confit poutine. I still think about that poutine to this day. Yum!

  • @skatingcanuck9837
    @skatingcanuck9837 Před 5 měsíci

    Love that you tried 3 different styles of poutine. Loved that you included the prices in CAD :).

  • @blackoceancreativeuniverse
    @blackoceancreativeuniverse Před 3 lety +15

    "Fave Grave": a New Orleans-based , millennial blog about tombstones, mausoleums and columbariums.

  • @bellie017
    @bellie017 Před 3 lety +5

    La Banquise, first restaurant I went with my ex partner when I went to Montreal exactly 1year today. Ahh... I miss Canada

  • @jjohnnyqquest7900
    @jjohnnyqquest7900 Před 2 lety +2

    Poulet Rouge , and Valentine’s also make amazing poutines !!! So many “ CASSE CROUTES “ in the province of QUEBEC make amazing poutines !!! It all comes down to our taste buds !!! 😀

  • @mikeyllo
    @mikeyllo Před 3 lety +1

    Now, because of this video, I'm going to a local place outside DC to try Poutine. Wish me luck!

  • @qcomberette
    @qcomberette Před 3 lety +151

    You mean Québec is really the only place in Canada to get good poutine, I have never had one that even resemble to a poutine outside Québec.

    • @zedxyle
      @zedxyle Před 3 lety +12

      Ottawa is fine

    • @ywgmb35
      @ywgmb35 Před 3 lety +4

      There are a couple of good places in Edmonton that come very close to the real deal

    • @qcomberette
      @qcomberette Před 3 lety +5

      @@ywgmb35 great, I think the sqeeky cheese is hard to get outside Quebec (and apparently Wisconsin)

    • @aghb6003
      @aghb6003 Před 3 lety +5

      @@qcomberette nah, Ontario has fresh curds too

    • @mcnugget9497
      @mcnugget9497 Před 3 lety +2

      Maybe you need to open your eyes a little

  • @francisdevoy7355
    @francisdevoy7355 Před 3 lety +21

    5:00 That's not Montreal... That's not even Quebec... Not even Canada... Not even North America...

    • @happyluckygolden
      @happyluckygolden Před 3 lety +4

      Looks like Eastern Europe. Somebody put Poutine + snow in the search string and got shots of Moscow in the winter

    • @simmychhokar8832
      @simmychhokar8832 Před 3 lety

      hi

  • @djyanno
    @djyanno Před 3 lety +2

    The foie gras poutine is a masterful dish. One of the best meal I ever had

  • @jobbeurtv7956
    @jobbeurtv7956 Před rokem +1

    The best poutine is in rural Quebec cause this is where we make the cheese in local cheesery, it's always fresh!
    We don't put any sweet potatoes, any funky stuff in. just the classic thing . Or the Italian version with pasta sauce instead of the classic gravy

  • @ReyOfLight
    @ReyOfLight Před 3 lety +9

    I’ve never visited Canada and I’ve never had poutine, but think I’ll have to try to make some at home one of these days because Swedish autumn and winter is just too chilly and uncomfortable for humans and that calls for some good comfort food!

    • @zedxyle
      @zedxyle Před 3 lety +3

      It'll be basically impossible to replicate at home. Can't get the cheese, can sort of replicate the gravy but not really, and would be very difficult to replicate the style of fries

  • @canadianperson3832
    @canadianperson3832 Před 3 lety +117

    They are complaining about the cold in Montreal, imagine if they came here to Winnipeg.

    • @krisppynugget
      @krisppynugget Před 3 lety +8

      As a Montrealer I can only say that that's a fact. No one contests the hardiness of Winnipeg here 😂

    • @canadianperson3832
      @canadianperson3832 Před 3 lety +5

      K 👍🏼 only thing we get to brag about here is being colder then anyone else lol

    • @krisppynugget
      @krisppynugget Před 3 lety +2

      @@canadianperson3832 Strong people, I must say, to live there! Stay strong brothers to the west 😂👍

    • @canadianperson3832
      @canadianperson3832 Před 3 lety +4

      K will try the cold is at points unbearable but that’s Winnipeg

    • @SB-qh8ps
      @SB-qh8ps Před 3 lety

      Or Labrador

  • @Nothing-zw3yd
    @Nothing-zw3yd Před 3 lety +2

    Anything with duck is always the best.

  • @Stadz
    @Stadz Před 3 lety +21

    I was really weirded out when the guy at Au Pied de Cochon put the cheese curds below the fries. I don't know if it's just me but i have never eaten poutine like that.

    • @dantethunderstone2118
      @dantethunderstone2118 Před 3 lety +5

      That’s because it’s the wrong way 😂

    • @MrRiskMgmt
      @MrRiskMgmt Před 2 lety

      Many spots add cheese at the bottom under the fries and cheese on top…it melts well with the sauce and delicious

  • @philipcooper8297
    @philipcooper8297 Před 3 lety +50

    In Soviet Russia Poutine puts gravy on you.

    • @gust2036
      @gust2036 Před 3 lety +5

      Puts you in your grave-y

    • @yolodooper1472
      @yolodooper1472 Před 3 lety

      Houtine human + poutine ONLY SOLD IN BRAZZZZIL

  • @Veyoya2
    @Veyoya2 Před 3 lety +23

    Am I the only one who likes when Poutine isn’t super fancy.

    • @TheScottN18
      @TheScottN18 Před 3 lety

      Poutine is 3 ingredients and anything added on top is not a poutine make.

    • @elgro3204
      @elgro3204 Před 3 lety

      Scott Nobert are ftom Quebec?

    • @joshuagabrielcatindig7607
      @joshuagabrielcatindig7607 Před 3 lety +1

      Second one probably would be the best one for me. Just can't let go of my meats.

    • @therealsteel1634
      @therealsteel1634 Před 3 lety

      @@joshuagabrielcatindig7607 poutine doesn't really need any meat, it's good as its own

  • @hushpuppy9225
    @hushpuppy9225 Před 3 lety +39

    Since you chose non-traditional poutine for your 2nd and 3rd test, I'm wondering why you didn't also compare them with a more elaborate recipe at the 1st place. I believe you said the first restaurant had 30 different types. In a way the 1st place didn't get a fair shake. Apples to Oranges...

    • @Mokabur
      @Mokabur Před 2 lety +2

      yeah, I'm Surprised they didn't try the Tex Rex at La Banquise ^^;;

    • @garry9074
      @garry9074 Před rokem

      Yeah i think about this, not the same comparison

  • @Kronwall
    @Kronwall Před 2 lety

    I had my first taste of Poutine in Paris @ The Great Canadian! very good!

  • @RockstarEater
    @RockstarEater Před 3 lety +6

    12:54 The moment you knew this contest was over 😁
    I'm sold!

    • @CuoreSportivo
      @CuoreSportivo Před 3 lety

      yeah but it's like 3 times expensive than the previous ones

    • @tonyyang7471
      @tonyyang7471 Před 3 lety

      Anyone know the song at that time?

  • @ivyb4351
    @ivyb4351 Před 3 lety +6

    That 2nd place 10 bucks wow what a deal!!!

  • @jamesbenchimol1537
    @jamesbenchimol1537 Před rokem

    lol i like the part of the video where their talking about poutine and an ambulance passes by lol

  • @terroone1018
    @terroone1018 Před 3 lety +7

    I lived in Montreal all my life and there’s other little hidden gems MUCH better then that

  • @brozors
    @brozors Před 3 lety +311

    The Asian host's taste perspective is too American-y

    • @80sbabe
      @80sbabe Před 3 lety +75

      Because she's an AMERICAN.

    • @cloud-dv1wb
      @cloud-dv1wb Před 3 lety +60

      @get nae nae'd stop speaking

    • @morgdani6686
      @morgdani6686 Před 3 lety +8

      get nae nae'd what ? LMAOJVJN

    • @meggiemegggs
      @meggiemegggs Před 3 lety

      Kay Flip ya that’s exactly what we expect

    • @meggiemegggs
      @meggiemegggs Před 3 lety +1

      ihategooglespooks asian lives matter

  • @user-wq6nc4xm7h
    @user-wq6nc4xm7h Před 3 lety +134

    Me as an Asian
    “Hmm it must be nice served with rice”

  • @randomstuff9322
    @randomstuff9322 Před 3 lety

    I've been to Ma Poule Mouillee and have got to say their Poutine is freaking amazing

  • @andreraymond6860
    @andreraymond6860 Před 3 lety +1

    Poutine is the ultimate comfort food. It's just a staple of every corner burger joint. I live in Montreal and have heard so much about La Banquise. I am also familiar with the other two. Watching two beautiful women try it out makes me want to go out and try them all out.

  • @digabledoug
    @digabledoug Před 3 lety +11

    You can't really compare a plain poutine with one loaded with chorizo & chicken and then one with foie gras. They are all completely different flavors and depend on your tastes. Of course the chorizo & chicken is going to be better than the plain and the foie gras more buttery and flavorful than the chorizo & chicken. Either try everyones signature loaded poutine are everyones plain poutine to make a comparison. They all looked delicious though.

  • @LoveLaughLive0104
    @LoveLaughLive0104 Před 3 lety +6

    2 adds before every CZcams video makes me want to just close the app altogether sometimes lol

  • @bensereno9308
    @bensereno9308 Před 2 lety +6

    Imagine cancelling a food that can't even walk and talk, and can't even declare war at all. Its because it sounds like vladimir putin.

  • @pokego19
    @pokego19 Před 2 lety

    Her laugh is so cute and contagious

  • @nagisunyitube
    @nagisunyitube Před 3 lety +5

    I always make this one and never knew it exists... but I would love to add a sunny side up on top :>>

  • @CyberDocUSA
    @CyberDocUSA Před 3 lety +20

    The Foie Gras might seem a bit pretentious, and perhaps it is, but that's hands down *The Best* poutine on the planet!

    • @CyberDocUSA
      @CyberDocUSA Před 3 lety +1

      @Barry Baz, well that's why I don't eat it, friend. I was a bit of a callous prick when I was younger in the biz until my conscience got the best of me.

    • @bobbiusshadow6985
      @bobbiusshadow6985 Před 3 lety

      I put foie gras in my mardi gras poutine... nothing pretentious there

  • @LaurieSwenson
    @LaurieSwenson Před 2 lety

    When I remember poutine, I think of Canada Hot Dog on rue Masson, four blocks from my friend's old apartment. We'd walk over and get hot dogs and a large poutine to share. I've had poutine elsewhere and loved it, but having it within walking distance became a memorable experience.

  • @tsmart727
    @tsmart727 Před 3 lety +1

    Ma Poule Mouillee for sure a lot of flavor is going on......makes me so hungry oh my God I love Canada

  • @mohamadali5639
    @mohamadali5639 Před 3 lety +167

    "We cut them by hand"
    *Proceeds to show them cutting the fries with a machine*

    • @thezozodemon9786
      @thezozodemon9786 Před 3 lety +32

      well yeah its a machine that requires a human to use did you really think they would cut each potato with a knife

    • @michellesigurdson9236
      @michellesigurdson9236 Před 3 lety +12

      Most places have frys come in pre cut and frozen

    • @forrestliu1689
      @forrestliu1689 Před 3 lety +4

      @Orange Juice 2:05

    • @pleggli
      @pleggli Před 3 lety +12

      @@thezozodemon9786 I thought they would cut each potato without any tools, only by hand. Knives are for noobs.

    • @AL__EX
      @AL__EX Před 3 lety +21

      i still consider that "by hand". really all it means is that the fries are fresh, and not frozen from a manufacturer.

  • @alexherman3076
    @alexherman3076 Před 3 lety +2

    u guys this series of yours is literally like so interesting n entertaining keep doing more of these ,especially you two make it 100x more fun

  • @MickHuerta
    @MickHuerta Před 3 lety +1

    Banal - Who are these presenters? They don't seem to know much about food, neighbourhoods or history. Love you, Insider! Hoping for fearless, boundary-pushing content from you in the future...

  • @timithius
    @timithius Před rokem

    As a Montealer I like all of the poutine you tried. Au Pied de Cochon is one of my favorite restaurants in Montreal. And their poutine is a step above the rest. But there's good poutine all over town.

  • @xandervideo1
    @xandervideo1 Před 3 lety +6

    Dammit now I'm craving poutine! :-)

  • @Really_Skunkey
    @Really_Skunkey Před 3 lety +124

    God the way anyone outside of Quebec pronounces poutine disturbs me.

  • @Galactis1
    @Galactis1 Před 2 lety

    Mmm, had it once on vacation and it was delicious.

  • @user-hc5gs7ie4h
    @user-hc5gs7ie4h Před 3 lety

    It looks so gorgeous

  • @beaupeterson188
    @beaupeterson188 Před 3 lety +3

    I legit laughed at the idea of “decadent poutine” and asked myself out loud, what do they do, put foie gras in it? And they did...

  • @mikehawk8871
    @mikehawk8871 Před 3 lety +59

    I’ve seen more emotion from a celery stick than these hosts

  • @lindesylittlechief9056

    I imagine the ol pooper would be a barking after a day of poutine haha worth it with out a doubt

  • @americansmark
    @americansmark Před 2 lety

    That Portuguese fusion restaurant sounds amazing. I love Portuguese food.