Review of Ho Lee Chix

We went on a Friday night, it’s in a food court which was loud and crowded. We found a quieter area near the street to eat.

I verified that they were gluten free (including the fryer) and got some of the fried chicken, some vegan chix, some waffle fries, and three flavors of dipping sauce. The vegan chix were alright, but a little squishy for my taste.

FYI the chicken contains milk. I’m dairy intolerant and took some pills (that help digest lactose and casein) and felt fine.

I asked the staff to change gloves, which they did and they also washed the tongs before serving my food.

The fried rice and noodles contain gluten and their containers were located next to and slightly below where the fries were. It made me nervous that those dishes were so close to the fries.

They also make burgers by putting the chicken in wheat buns. It makes me slightly nervous that there could be cross contamination between the buns and the tongs which then touch the chicken.

I definitely got my greasy food fix fulfilled(!) and it was pretty tasty. My partner didn’t like the burger but is a more picky eater.

I don’t get symptoms when exposed to gluten. It was probably fine but still makes me a bit nervous. I’ll probably check out one of the many other celiac-friendly establishments listed when I visit Montreal again.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options