Reviews describe Buboy as a cozy and authentic Filipino spot where comfort dishes like pancit, lechon, bulalo, kare kare, and kinilaw shine, with many praising bold flavors, generous portions, and a homey counter vibe. The menu is frequently cited for thoughtful twists and a strong sense of tradition, and the service is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and approachable, making for an inviting dining experience even when busy. Some feedback points to the mall location and occasional inconsistencies in temperature or preparation, while others call the price a good value and highlight highlights such as special feasts and standout pancit canton. Overall, the reviews frame Buboy as a noteworthy, often praised Filipino food destination in Montreal with enduring appeal.
Food was so freaking good! It was very homey, I loved how cozy the kitchen & seating area felt. We got the pork sisig, tinapa rice, & the crab rangoons. Definitely recommend the crab rangoons!!!
Very disappointing & frustrating if you're trying to plan an order in advance… phone numbers don't work & if you try to reach out on social media they expect you to place an advance order over DMs.
My mom is almost 80, isn't in the best of health, doesn't drive & doesn't have social media. She used to go to Buboy a lot when it was in Monkland. Over Instagram I tried getting their new phone number but they wouldn't give one (who knows why). & then all they replied to me was that they couldn't accommodate an order 2 days in advance…
Unprofessional &, frankly, a bit rude. Super disappointing. Don't recommend for those who live far from the new location. If you like to plan things in advance & get information on what can be ordered in advance, don't bother trying to contact this restaurant…
Apr 10, 2026
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the restaurant is inside a building, if you are not from montreal you might have a hard time finding the place.
the restaurant gives an authentic carenderia vibes limited seating.
Food is good we had the pares, bulalo & pancit. everything was packed with flavors & delicious.
Service was good they also offer some filipino baked goods.
I will definitely visit this place again when I visit montreal. Definitely recommended
L'expérience chez Buboy est incroyable & le service est impeccable. Le propriétaire est d'une intégrité rare & à l'écoute de ses clients. Les plats sont délicieux & les portions sont généreuses, le tout à un prix très abordable!
?Si vous voulez goûter à de vrais mets Philippins, c'est la place à Montréal! Je recommande à 100 %!
We came for their limited all you can eat Sunday brunch To;dr: would recommend, the food is good! The food was really good, not too many options but every single dish tastes very good The first plate tasted a lot better than the 2nd serving we had, the rice was quite mushy & the meat was somehow saltier (could be us) Service was really good, 4 star because she proposed food & we thought it was included but it ended up being extra
I just left this cute little restaurant & I can't help but leave a 5 stars a review. The girl at the reception was so sweet & kind & the burger was AMAZING!! I highly recommend!!
Highly recommend!! This place is such a gem. Yummy filipino foods with a twist. Amazing staff. Cozy & very welcoming. We'd definitely be back here when we come back to Montreal
Mar 17, 2024
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Probably one of the single best restaurants in all of NDG a serious hidden gem of a restaurant with insanely delicious food. Super friendly & kind owners too. Would recommend this to everyone.
I'm obsessed. I'm from Toronto & couldn't wait to try this place on my next visit to Montreal. I most certainly was not disappointed. Every bite of the OG Bulalo was delicious & the beef shank & bone marrow was no joke. My dad even said it tasted better than the one he had in the Philippines. I highly recommend this place. Love na love!
Had the Pares & Kare-Kare, as well as the canteloupe drink. Both dishes were excellent! My partner & I slightly preferred the Pares, because the beef was just so tasty & flavourful. But I also really likes the Kare-Kare, which even used actual ox tail! We also had the crab rangoons which were so addictively good, we basically finished it all in one sitting. We had the food to go, & I wished the Pares had more sauce to go with it (maybe the rice absorbed most of the sauce) & the Kare-Kare came with a side of shrimp paste. That said, the food was so good we can’t wait to go back & try more of the menu! :) Highly recommend!
