Reviews paint Buboy in Montreal as a cozy, authentic Filipino spot that serves comforting, generously portioned dishes at accessible prices. Highlights mentioned across comments include pancit Canton, kinilaw, Kare Kare, lechon, bulalo and pork dishes, with the Kamayan and Boodle Feast experiences noted as especially enjoyable for groups. The new location is appreciated for its fit and homey vibe, with some praise for friendly, guiding service. Most guests report warm hospitality and quick, visible food preparation, though a few dishes arrive cold or are misordered and some visits feel a bit slow. The restaurant is described as a hidden gem by many, with several groups using it for events like weddings, and the cantaloupe juice and other Filipino staples recurring themes. Overall Buboy is seen as delivering flavorful, comforting Philippine cooking that keeps guests returning, despite occasional inconsistencies.
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!
Jul 24, 2025
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Their Pancit Canton reminded me so much of the Lucky Me version of the dish. Very tasty & the homemade noodles were nice & chewy.
Also had the grilled octopus kinilaw, very refreshing & a good amount of octopus!
Went there at 11:30am (since their typical hours start at 11am), & they were still closed & were opening later at 12. So i wish they posted that on Instagram before hand. Also they could post their new menu online.
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 ...
Mouth-watering food. Couldn't decide what to eat but what we did get did NOT disappoint.. & what I saw from the other tables, anything I would have gotten would have been exceptional. I can't to try them all.
Saw this place on Social Media & decided to check it out with some friends & boy did we not regret it. Nice little Filipino restaurant that served what I'm told is authentic food & I believe it. I had the Pancit Canton which were stir fried noodles that were well seasoned & nicely spiced. I added Lechon for an extra 4$ & it added a nice meatyness & crunchiness that was complimented by the seasoning & texture of the noodles. Definitely worth coming here.
May 4, 2025
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A one man show that was put very well together!! Our chef's cooking & customer service has been the best I ever received in a while. The bangus is AMAZING & crunchy (just how I like it). Longsilog brought me back to the good ol' days. I love the restaurant's vibe & decor. My fiance & I enjoyed our time!
I recently had the chance to try the boodle-feast (Kamayan) dining experience. It was an engaging & interactive meal, where I got to enjoy the food with my hands (plastic gloves were provided). The price tag was $60 per person, but the portion sizes were generous, making it a worthwhile & enjoyable experience. I loved the garlic rice & the deliciously charred meat.
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.
I'd go there just for their bone broth! It's crazy good & he puts a lot of care into making it great! Great vibe! The food is really unique there, never tasted anything quite like what i had. Not vegetarian friendly
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!
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
