There's a Habs-themed poutine restaurant in Thailand and Quebecers can't believe it's real
A little poutine restaurant is making major waves in the Quebec food scene. But you'll need a plane ticket to eat there.
Earlier this week, someone in a Montreal Canadiens Reddit group shared a photo of a Thailand restaurant called Bangkok Poutine, and the internet quickly fell down a gravy-covered rabbit hole. From the red and blue sign to the vintage Canadiens merch and Quebec license plates hanging inside, the whole place screams la belle province — even though it's about 13,000 kilometres away.
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Replies to the post ranged from confused to excited, and a few users recalled stumbling upon it on their travels.
"I remember thinking I was having a fever dream when my jetlagged ass saw this place in Bangkok last year," one comment read.
"Actually better than expected!" another user added.
As it turns out, Bangkok Poutine has been open since 2011, and it was founded by none other than Bruno Blanchet, a Montreal-born comedian and writer who moved to Thailand and decided to bring a taste of Quebec with him.
As for what's on the menu, it's full of wild takes on the classic dish, including a Mexican-style poutine with a fried egg, schnitzel poutine, and even a spicy Thai version. It's not exactly what you'd get at a casse-croûte, but it's definitely poutine.
The interior matches the elaborate signage out front, featuring a dining area decked out with Nordiques memorabilia, vintage Habs gear, SPVM patches, and a ton of letters from Quebecers, which adorn the walls inside.
Unsurprisingly, the eatery acts as a bit of a magnet for Quebecers abroad.
TikTok user Elsa Beauséjour is one of many patrons who couldn't resist trying it. Beauséjour posted a glowing review of the spot in May, giving it a 10/10 for "non-Québécoise poutine." She added, "In Quebec, it would be like a 7/10" — which honestly still isn't bad.
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Bangkok Poutine originally launched thanks to Blanchet's ex-partner, Onnicha, a Thailand native. After their separation, the restaurant was passed on to another Québécois — and it's still going strong over a decade later.
So if you're ever in Southeast Asia and craving a taste of home, there's a little red-and-blue diner waiting for you — with curds, gravy, and probably a "Go Habs Go" chant or two.
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