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It is very likely that if you had poutine and didn't enjoy it, you ate what we call tourist poutine. It bring me shame to say but a lot of tourist spots will s

It is very likely that if you had poutine and didn't enjoy it, you ate what we call tourist poutine. It bring me shame to say but a lot of tourist spots will sell the worst possible poutine. If what you had was some dry french fries with some low quality gravy on top, it isn't poutine. McDonald's poutine is also a joke. Poutine is an incredible diverse dish. My favorite kind has chili, caramelized onions and pulled pork over it. Freshly made fries in quality oil and the best possible quality local cheese curds are a requirement. To get a good one, you need to either go to a restaurant that specialize in poutine or to a pataterie. Here, take a look: http://labanquise.com/en/gallery.php http://labanquise.com/en/gallery.php https://www.instagram.com/poutineville/ https://www.instagram.com/poutineville/ https://www.mtlblog.com/best-of-mtl/best-montreal-poutine-restaurants https://www.mtlblog.com/best-of-mtl/best-montreal-poutine-re... All of this being said, poutine is greasy fast comfort food. It is not for everyone, especially if you usually eat healthy. It is best eaten at 3 AM after the bars close for the night (a lot of poutine stops are open 24h/7 or close very late in the night).

throw9090 8y ago
I had the plate with the poutine thrown on my table in Montreal. I am not sure the reason for such bad service. The waiter told the tip is 10$ before taking my order. Is tipping mandatory or something in Montreal ?
- Raphmedia 8y ago
  Tip is expected to be 15% for regular service and 20% for good service. Restaurant staff are paid under the minimum salary and the government expect them to make up the missing half with tips. Mimimum wages are $12 an hour but only $9.80 an hour for employees receiving tips. Bad service isn't to be expected and should be reported to the managers when it happen. https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/minimum-wage-by-province/ https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/minimum-...
- NikolaNovak 8y ago
  In Canada in general tipping is expected for appropriate service; we're a bit behind US in general, about 5% (when they were 15 we were 10, when they inched to to 20 we centimetered to 15, now we're moving to 18). I wouldn't say it's quite mandatory though, and especially not for service not meeting the standard. Now, if you are in a large group, many restaurants will have a percentage gratuity applied - this is clearly stated on menu, receipt, etc. It's not typically a dollar amount. While there may be specific few diner joints where bad service is part of the "charm" of greasy but delicious food, overall it sounds you just got a grouchy waiter and poor service :-/
- throwaway082729 8y ago
  Maybe Indians in Montreal have a reputation for bad tipping?
goldenkey 8y ago
I'm more of a fan of neat foods like Japanese sushi. Not only for health reasons but mainly appetite - eating food that is half liquid like a slop just seems gross to me. I dont get mayo on my sandwiches for the same reason. It is possible this has something to do with slight autism/OCD tendencies. I am very decisive about my food being neat to the point that something like poutine I will be unable to eat due to nauseating feelings.

throw9090 8y ago

I had the plate with the poutine thrown on my table in Montreal. I am not sure the reason for such bad service. The waiter told the tip is 10$ before taking my order. Is tipping mandatory or something in Montreal ?

Raphmedia 8y ago
Tip is expected to be 15% for regular service and 20% for good service. Restaurant staff are paid under the minimum salary and the government expect them to make up the missing half with tips. Mimimum wages are $12 an hour but only $9.80 an hour for employees receiving tips. Bad service isn't to be expected and should be reported to the managers when it happen. https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/minimum-wage-by-province/ https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/minimum-...
NikolaNovak 8y ago
In Canada in general tipping is expected for appropriate service; we're a bit behind US in general, about 5% (when they were 15 we were 10, when they inched to to 20 we centimetered to 15, now we're moving to 18). I wouldn't say it's quite mandatory though, and especially not for service not meeting the standard. Now, if you are in a large group, many restaurants will have a percentage gratuity applied - this is clearly stated on menu, receipt, etc. It's not typically a dollar amount. While there may be specific few diner joints where bad service is part of the "charm" of greasy but delicious food, overall it sounds you just got a grouchy waiter and poor service :-/
throwaway082729 8y ago
Maybe Indians in Montreal have a reputation for bad tipping?

goldenkey 8y ago

I'm more of a fan of neat foods like Japanese sushi. Not only for health reasons but mainly appetite - eating food that is half liquid like a slop just seems gross to me. I dont get mayo on my sandwiches for the same reason. It is possible this has something to do with slight autism/OCD tendencies. I am very decisive about my food being neat to the point that something like poutine I will be unable to eat due to nauseating feelings.