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A huge Montreal street food fest opens this weekend and your taste buds can travel the world

Montreal summers are notorious for being overloaded with festivals. But, lately, it seems like food festivals in particular have been taking the cake (pun intended), with a new one cropping up each weekend — and we're definitely not mad at it.

The latest Montreal food event, which is set to kick off this Thursday, features international street eats from countries including Spain, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, the Caribbean, Venezuela and more.

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Montreal's huge Korean street food festival is returning with 27+ kiosks and live K-pop

Montreal's favourite Korean street food festival, POCHA MTL, is coming back to Griffintown this summer with four days of delicious eats, live K-pop performances, colourful Hanbok (traditional Korean outfits) and more.

This year, organizers say there will be 27+ culinary booths, 25+ exhibitors and 10+ cultural activities — all for a super low price of admission: $5 at the door or $4 in advance on Zeffy. Plus, they'll actually waive the entry fee and let you in for free if you wear Hanbok or you're the 'parent' of a Pomeranian, Poodle or Bichon Frisés. The fest is also free for children and seniors.

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Montreal street food festival Les Premiers Vendredis is back next month and will run longer

One of Montreal's favourite summer food festivals, Les Premiers Vendredis, is back next month with a new extended schedule. As of June 7, the event will now run from Friday to Sunday on the first weekends of June, July, and August.

That means you have more chances to sample street food and unique flavours from around the world at the Esplanade du Parc Olympique and the Old Port's Quai de l'Horloge.

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Food in Montreal: Chinatown rice burgers, no-cheese KD & mini egg treats

This week Montreal's food scene is introducing some unexpected combinations. A Chinatown restaurant is serving rice burgers that reimagine the traditional bun. Kraft Heinz is making sure no bowl is left behind with new plant-based and gluten-free versions of Canada's favourite comfort food. And when it comes to spring desserts in the city, you can definitely put all your eggs in one basket. Mini egg treats are making a seasonal comeback.

Here are the tasty highlights:

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An Epic Streetfood Festival Is Back In Montreal's Old Port With Dishes Starting At $3

Sizzling grillades, crunchy fried doughs and fresh fruity drinks — what more could a Montrealer hope for in a weekend? All these experiences and more are waiting for you at Festival Streetfood Montreal, now entering its third year.

The festival is taking over the Old Port's Clock Tower Quay for one delicious weekend, starting July 13, bringing together dozens of vendors with culinary backgrounds from across the globe. It's going to be a veritable smorgasbord of flavours, with local favourites like Ca Lem joining perhaps lesser-known but equally tasty joints like Paella Marisol.

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5 Montreal Food Festivals Coming To The Old Port This Summer

Montreal's Old Port is being taken over by a whole host of delicious, entertaining food festivals, from tacos and food trucks to Caribbean delicacies and overwhelmingly creative poutines.

These five food festivals (many of which are free to enter) are all taking place at the Clock Tower Quay at Old Port, where you and your family and friends can enjoy some of Montreal's best food experiences, while also enjoying live music and a variety of beverages.

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A Street Food Night Market With 100 Dishes Is Coming To The Montreal Old Port This Summer

Dozens of street food vendors will take to the Quai de l'Horloge in the Montreal Old Port once again this year for the third edition of the Festival StreetFood Montréal. Details are few so far. The festival dates aren't even out yet. But the festival is on the Montreal Old Port summer calendar and its website promises a four-day return in July.

Online, organizers bill the event as a celebration of Montreal's "vibrant culinary culture."

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Montreal Is Hosting A Huge Japanese Culture & Street Food Festival With 30+ Vendors This June

YATAI MTL, Montreal's annual festival of local Japanese culture, products and street food is back again this year. While previous editions have stuck to the Mile End, this year, YATAI is taking over the Peel Basin docks at the end of the Lachine Canal between Griffintown and the Old Port.

Organizers are promising a total of 37 vendors, including 12 "culinary booths" and another 25 selling products, art and crafts.

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Montreal's 3-Day Korean Street Food Festival Is This Week — Here's Everything You Can Eat

POCHA MTL — short for Pojang Macha, a term for street food stalls common in Korea's big cities — has finally announced its lineup of food vendors, and it's looking very promising already.

The festival, which drew crowds of thousands in its first year, is returning with enough snacks and drinks to keep you busy for all three days. K-BROS is bringing Dakkochi, Korean chicken skewers, and RAKU will serve Korean BBQ-style pork belly. Two chefs straight from South Korea will be crafting Korean fusion tacos alongside a vegan dish called Sanchae Bibimbap.

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Montreal's Chinatown Has A New Urban Oasis With Street Food Stands & A Bar (PHOTOS)

Montreal's Chinatown has a new ephemeral outdoor square with Asian street food kiosks, a bar, and ample seating to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Every Thursday to Sunday, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Montrealers can try dishes from Hoho Street Food (Chinese), Egina BBQ (Mongolian) and World Tea House (Chinese) restaurants.

The average cost of eats is under $10. You can munch on cold noodles ($7) or sip a fruity iced tea ($3-4) under a canopy of red lanterns. A central bar also serves beer ($5-7), sangria ($6) and non-alcoholic options, like lemonade ($2.50).

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Montreal's Street Food Festival & Night Market Is Officially On At The Old Port

Calling all Montreal foodies!

Festival StreetFood Montreal is officially a-go at the Old Port, serving up all sorts of delicious street food dishes for you to enjoy during the day, or night market-style as the festivities continue well after sunset.

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Montreal's Parc Jeanne-Mance Will Host A Polish Festival With Pierogies & BBQ Sausage

The sizzling streetside grills of Montreal food festivals are roaring back this summer after two years in storage. First, we had Yatai MTL, a celebration of local Japanese goods and food in the Mile End. In July, the Old Port will host a 100-dish night market showcasing bouffe de rue from around the world. And later this month, Polski Piknik will make its triumphant return, this time in Montreal's Parc Jeanne-Mance, for the first time since 2019.

The festival of Polish culture, cuisine, music and community will take place on June 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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