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.
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!
Nov 12, 2025
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Delicious! This was my first time at their new location, however I've eaten at Buboy's multiple times so far & it's always amazing. One of my favorite restaurants in Montreal. I really liked the sliders & the pancit sauce was so good.
Room temperature was freezing...some rice was hard (either old rice or cold rice) I've ordered 3 plates unfortunately it wasn't hot but more likely between cold & warm ....felt like if I add 2 more minutes in the microwave it would have been hot enough. The sauce was gelatinous, probably not hot enough. Don't get me wrong, I love philipino food, but this time .....I was disappointed.... never have I ever had a plate semi hot & hard rice ...
This place exceeded our expectations! The Bulalo Pares was sooooo tasty, & the Loco gang sauce 🤤🤤. Chimichurri sauce on-top of the balut was a really good pairing.
It was our first time having Filipino food & what an amazing experience! We had the #7 & #8 & while both delicious, #7 was a flavour I've never had before & absolutely loved it. The egg yolk mixed with the sauce was 10/10! & the service was even better than the food, which is saying a lot! The cashier helped us by explaining everything on the menu & was so friendly! Will definitely be back again :)
Mar 20, 2024
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This Filipino restaurant is a true culinary gem. The flavors are outstanding, presenting a delightful departure from the ordinary. It's a must-visit for anyone passionate about food. The quality of ingredients shines through in every dish, with sauces that clearly speak to meticulous preparation & premium selection. I'm already looking forward to making this exceptional spot one of my regular go-tos.
J'ai pris le plat de boeuf dans la sauce champignon tel que m'a conseiller l'homme présent sur place & ce fut un délice en bouche. La sauce aux champignons était si délicieuse que j'aurais dû demander extra sauce hihi. La viande était tendre & la portion très généreuse, si généreuse que je garde mon déssert pour plus tard. 🤤 Je ne suis vraiment pas déçu de cet arrêt & j'y retournerais certainement ☺️ un petit restaurant qui n'attire pas l'oeil à première vu, mais qui vaut le détour pour un voyage cuturel au Phillinne l'instant d'un repas. De plus le service était très chaleureux. Merci à vous & bonne continuation.
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!
