Bous
1300 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, H3G 1H9
Persian cuisine is about to gain an exciting new destination in Montreal with the official opening of BOUS on May 20, in the heart of the Golden Square Mile.
Conceived as a contemporary expression of Iranian culture, BOUS embraces a refined and personal approach to Persian cuisine. Behind the project are five friends originally from Iran, now based in Montreal, who hope to introduce this cuisine as a form of cultural storytelling rather than simply another dining trend.
The minimalist interior, defined by warm tones and natural materials, draws inspiration from Persian architecture and art, with special attention given to soft lighting and carefully curated artworks selected by co-founder Saba Heravi.
In the kitchen, co-founder Hamed Masoumi offers an approach shaped by Iranian culinary traditions. Signature dishes include the Golden Tahchin, a layered saffron rice cake, Ghormeh Sabzi served with Kamouraska lamb shoulder, and a reinterpretation of Fesenjoon featuring duck confit.
Behind the bar, the cocktail program is led by Montreal mixologist Tao Zrafi, who blends Mediterranean influences with Persian flavours through floral, spiced, and citrus-forward creations.
With its desire to slow down the pace of everyday life and place sharing back at the heart of the dining experience, BOUS already promises to be one of Montreal's most intriguing openings this spring.