Buboy specializes in authentic Filipino comfort food defined by deep, savory flavor profiles and traditional preparation techniques. The menu centers on heart-warming soups and slow-cooked classics that emphasize the rich heritage of the archipelago. Every dish showcases a deliberate balance of acidity, saltiness, and sweetness characteristic of the region. Patrons encounter a straightforward culinary environment focused entirely on the execution of these time-honored recipes. The kitchen maintains rigorous standards for quality, ensuring that every bowl of broth and portion of meat delivers a consistent experience. This establishment serves as a focused destination for those seeking genuine, unpretentious Filipino cooking served in a simple, practical setting. The culinary approach prioritizes depth of flavor over elaborate presentation, allowing the bold ingredients to define the character of every meal served within this space.
Buboy is widely celebrated as a hidden gem in Montreal, offering a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that captures the heart of authentic Filipino cuisine. Many diners praise the flavorful and tender dishes, with standouts like the crispy lechon, savory bulalo, and delicious pancit frequently mentioned. While the small, kiosk-style setting in a mall location can occasionally be difficult to find or experience service delays, the staff is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and passionate. Although a few reviewers noted inconsistencies with portion sizes, pricing, or the dining process, the majority of visitors feel that the high quality of the food and the warm hospitality make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a comforting and memorable meal.
I finally visited Buboy, a Filipino restaurant that gives a twist to classic Filipino dishes. I ordered the crispy kare-kare & crab rangoon. The presentation was not as appetizing as what I saw on their IG, but the taste made up for it. It was really good. When they say crispy, it is truly crispy. The crab rangoon was a standout & something I would order again.
Also, shoutout to the staff who served my food. She was very nice & welcoming. I felt a bit guilty for not smiling back when she smiled at me. Great service overall.
If you like Crab Rangoon, Oxtail Kare-Kare & Bulalo Pares this is the place for you.
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I've had a bunch of Philippino style food before but here at @buboymtl it's like comfort & wholesome cooking had a baby. It's definitely on the heavy, put you in a coma, style vibe & I love it.
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Really nice traditional spot that has been serving up the NDG area of Montreal all summer & giving people a delicious take on amazing Philippino Cooking.
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They also have this amazing Cantaloupe Juice that is super refreshing & at times they even are known to do a collab or 2 with other great individuals like the master behind the Halo Halo Donut I had from @deuxbecs, really the master of donut making himself!
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If your in the area you guys are lucky because coming into the winter season, these guys are Gunna keep you feed & fat all winter long 😅.
Laing: Roast Pork Belly, Taro Leaves In Coconut Milk over Rice 🐷🍚🥥
Lechon kare kare : Roast Pork Belly, Peanut Butter Gravy over Rice 🐷🍚🥜
Pancit Canton : House Noodles , Toyomansi sauce ( soy-Calamansi) , Chili Jam , 6 minute egg 🐔🥚🍜
I have to honestly & say I love the new & improved menu at @buboymtl & especially the new location. It really fits them better & to have a set menu with a hand full of bangers is all they needed!
Its just simple comfort philipinos food done ohhh so well me & my buddy couldn't get over how delicious everything really was! If your going through Chinatown & you need a recommendation, go here!
Staff are kind & super hospitable, especially for a hole in the wall type of restaurant. It was a busy busy day when we visited, but they still made everything work. As a Filipino, the food is less salty than what we're used to, which isn't entirely bad, since the Kare-Kare hit but I lowkey wished for that Shrimp Paste taste (Customers around me, however, really loved it!). Kinilaw was perfect & refeshing, my friend enjoyedit a lot. Crinkles were awesome, & the ube-leche flan was delightful (the ube was so soft like spongecake). The halo-halo was so packed & I was so touched as I already completely forgot the last time I had this dessert. Anyway, so cute, would come again for bread & pastries. Check them out
We went to visit Montréal & one of our travel plans was to eat filipino food as there are not many of them in the Province of New Brunswick, where we reside. This was the first one we tried & we tried two other filipino restaurants after. We made sure to add it again to our itinerary before we left the city. Both times we ate at the establishment, we were served with excellent service & a very tasty dish. The crispy pork skin in the Kare Kare was cooked to perfection. A must place to eat!
On aime bien ce resto simple & sympa. Le bouillon du bulalo est savoureux & réconfortant, riche en collagène, & le kare kare a des saveurs riches. Le slider au boeuf & fromage est aussi très bon. Le brunch AYCE du weekend est délicieux & copieux : les viandes sur le grill sont très bonnes & on a particulièrement aimé l'aubergine & les oeufs avec tomates. On y retournera assurément.
Sooo damn tasty & comforting. Exactly what you need during -20 weather. We had the crab rangoons, oxtail kare kare & the Loco Gang. We were left very satisfied & will definitely be back!
Buboy is a really tasty, homey, local restaurant joint with a twist on staple Filipino dishes. We had oxtail karekare, loco-gang, & longsilog. The portions are great, rice-heavy as what your Filipino mom will put on your plate. We had calamansi juice as well, which is always a refreshing drink to enjoy
