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.
Really good joint, the food feels authentic. My go to order is the pork leg stew with the fried rice. It never misses. Service is also very good & quick. The fried rice is fresh, made on order. Long live Boonlaï!
Dec 20, 2024
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Top pad thai dans Hochelaga! La localisation semble être une malédiction pour les restaurants qui ouvrent à cet emplacement, puisqu'il ferment tous les uns après les autres. J'espère donc qu'une cuisine de cette qualité saura rompre le triste sort du coin Pie-IX/Ste-Cath.
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 :)
Quelle belle découverte! Le khao soy est meilleur qu'à Chiang Mai, le krapow est digne de Phang nga, la salade de mangue est comme une salade de papaye 2.0 d'un night market. Un joyau qui en vaut le détour. Go!
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.
Our entire table was jealous of each dish that came out, it all smelled & looked so good. Service was super fast too. Best fried chicken strips I've had in a long time
Nov 9, 2024
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The food is really good & fresh. The portion was almost too big for me. My dish was 16.50 which is totally fine. Cosy atmosphere inside but not like romantic or anything, which is fine. We're definitely going back very soon.
Oct 30, 2024
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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!!
Tout ce que j'y ai goûté était excellent. Les saveurs sont intenses, dans le bon sens du terme. Les chefs ont à coeur de cuisiner de la qualité Définitivement à essaye
