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 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!
Pad Thai was great, but I felt like it was missing an extra punch! Pad Krapow was good. Paid extra for the fried egg as it wasn't included. It was unfortunately overcooked/not runny.
I wish the other noodle dishes were made with rice noodles instead of udon, which deters me from trying any of these dishes.
Overall a good restaurant adapted to its neighborhood.
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 !
Came at the recommendation of a friend & it did not disappoint!! I'm a vegetarian so I was glad to see there were plenty of veggie options for me. I ordered the veggie Pad Thai & mango salad & they were delicious!! Very flavorful & generous amount. My friends all enjoyed their orders as well. I have no complaints honestly. I will definitely come back to try their other items!
