Overall, reviews describe Boonlaï as a bright, casual Thai spot where dishes are fresh, flavorful and generously portioned, with pad thai, tom yam and soups repeatedly praised for authenticity and a good balance of spice and aroma. The menu is valued for variety and value, with favorites like mango salad, fried chicken, red curry, khao soi and a concise noodle lineup; many note fast, reliable takeout and a friendly, efficient on-site service. Customers repeatedly mention a welcoming staff, a warm atmosphere, and a strong neighborhood vibe that makes the food feel like Thailand. Several comments highlight the freshness of ingredients and generous portions, and some mention beer from the local microbrewery as a nice touch. A few opinions point to minor improvements, such as using rice noodles instead of udon in certain dishes and hoping for more delivery options. All in all Boonlaï stands out in Montreal's Hochelaga as a go-to for flavorful, affordable Thai food, with loyal fans eager to return and try more dishes.
C'est délicieux ! Les soupes sont incroyables, généreuses avec des bouillons très savoureux. Tout est très frais. J'aimerais tellement qu'il y ait un service de livraison...
Probablement le meilleur bouillon khao soi de montreal, mais je suis décu qu'il n'y a pas d'échalote & de cornichon dans la soupe comme la recette originel.
C'est tellement apprécié que ce restaurant ait ouvert tout près de chez moi! J'ai seulement essayé le pad thai au poulet jusqu'à maintenant, qui était sublime. Portion généreuse, prix raisonnable... Ne passez pas à côté! Edit: le pad krapow était plein de saveurs, & au poulet haché cette fois-ci! La petite soupe en entrée était sweet & veloutée, encore un succès. J'y serai souvent!
Excellentes soupes, pad thaï & autres bons plats très savoureux ! Proprio très sympathique ! Bière Ippon de la microbrasserie Avant-garde. Joli décor. Un incontournable dans le quartier !
Definitely the best dish & my absolute favorite.'Thai Boat Noodle' soup. I love coming here for the chill vibe, the comforting atmosphere & the service is excellent. My favorite Thai restaurant in the city. Highly recommended.
May 20, 2025
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Le poulet croustillant, la soupe tom yam & la salade de mangue (entrée) mettent du bonheur dans mon coeur. (Je déconseille de prendre les 3 en même temps, les portions sont généreuses :)
What a great, tasty, authentic, warm & cozy meal! The mango salad was a fun surprise. The Kuai soup has great depth of flavour, acidity & sweetness with citronella aromas. Service was friendly & fast. Whether you come for a quick take out or to sit down, it is worth your time & money. Speaking of money: it's all super fairly priced. Portions are large & you don't have to beg for hot sauces: they are all laid out at the counter, personalize the spice to your taste level.
Mar 22, 2025
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Une super belle surprise. Délicieux, abordable, portions généreuses, cuisine recherché.
On a pris la salade de mangue, pad krapow & la soupe kuai tio & hot damn c'était bon. On va revenir.
Le meilleur de resto de bouffe Thaï à Montréal & de loin ….. & j'ai déjà voyagé une demi douzaine de fois en Thaïlande , c'est le premier pad Thai que j'ai mangé qui goûte exactement comme là-bas . Essayez aussi la soupe au boeuf braisé & nouilles de riz …. Malade
Food is excellent, especially the soup & the Khao Ka Moo! Food was served quickly. Plus the owner plays good music in there It's a great addition to the neighbourhood food offer & 2 minutes from my place. Good job :)
Dec 4, 2024
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Two chicken cutlets, deep fried & served on bed of shredded cabbage & carrots (appetiser) - PERFECTION Tom Yum noodle soup - decent. Comes with Asian bitter greens, which is great. This soup is creamy which I didn't expect. Will be great for those who prefers a creamier taste (coconut milk 😍). Next time, can't wait to try other choices like the pork chop & pad Thai, etc. 🤤🤤🤤 I reallly hope this place does well because we are in need of tasty, affordable & healthy restaurant choices in HOMA. But also because Montreal in general lacks SE Asian cuisine. If you live in the neighborhood it's also worth trying Golden Lotus for a quick Vietnamese fix.
J'ai super bien manger, c'était vraiment excellent!!Ce que j'ai pris au menu, une soupe Tom Yum, une salade de mangue & un Pad Thaï au poulet. Je recommande, c'est sûr que je reviens. Merci!!
