Is it an Asian grocery store? Convenience store ? A counter where you can grab a ramen soup, a smoothie or a bánh mì sandwich on the go? Fullsun is yes to all these questions. There is even a nice selection of Hoya plants for sale.
Posted at 4:00 p.m.
Simon Nguyen, who worked in the restaurant business, wanted to open a den where people can make their own soup for a few dollars. “Now it’s difficult to have lunch for less than $20. It’s not easy for a student,” he rightly points out.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
In less than five minutes, the ramen soup of our choice is ready.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
There is no shortage of instant noodles to choose from. Some packages cost less than three dollars while others are worthy of an excellent Korean restaurant.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
There is a nice variety of drinks and products (organic and not necessarily Asian), and even rare Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
The ingredients for the bánh mì are homemade, including the pâté and mayonnaise.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
The counter is inviting to eat on site.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
The temptation is great for those who like sweet, but also salty, with a large choice of chips.
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PHOTO HUGO-SÉBASTIEN AUBERT, THE PRESS
Owner Simon Nguyen
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Simon Nguyen and his wife Kim converted a former hair salon on Montcalm Street in the Village into a large, bright space. The counter that runs along the bay window allows you to eat on site. For the soup, you choose from the selection of some 70 preparations in sachets, you ask for the extras of your choice, then a boiling water dispenser and a small oven allow it to be ready in less than five minutes. “It’s a popular concept in Asia, but you don’t find it here. »
Since its opening last December, Fullsun has attracted many students, local workers and tourists. Videos viewed thousands of times on social media have helped matters, but rest assured that Fullsun is worth the detour and a first visit is certainly not the last.
1423, rue Montcalm, Montreal
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