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Buboy

Chinatown
4.6$
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Buboy Chinatown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
FilipinoComfort FoodSoupsDesserts & SweetsBoutique-CounterBrunchCatering

About

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.

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Reviews for Buboy

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on Google4.6 (200+)
*as of 2026-06-15
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Review Summary

Buboy is widely regarded as a hidden gem in Montreal, offering authentic and comforting Filipino cuisine that leaves many visitors impressed by the bold flavors and creative twists on traditional dishes. While the atmosphere is often described as cozy and welcoming, with many guests praising the friendly and helpful service, the restaurant is located in a small, tucked-away space that can be tricky to find. Experiences regarding consistency are mixed, as some patrons find the portion sizes and food temperatures to be variable, and others have noted occasional challenges with service flow or order accuracy. Despite these occasional inconsistencies, the majority of diners are enthusiastic about their meals, frequently highlighting the crab rangoon, pancit, and lechon as standout items, and many express a strong desire to return to explore more of the menu.
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A tiny place in a food court. The sisig was really salty but went well with a bowl of rice.

May 29, 2026
on Google

Coco is suchhh a sweetheart, we absolutely loved it. Service was good & it was such a VIBE. 🍊🍊🍊CURATED MUSIC IN POINT👌

May 26, 2026
on Google

Portions for the Pancit Canton with Lechon Baboy is incredibly small. Good portion of pork but nearly non-existent noodles?? I actually don't understand being cheap on noodles when it's the cheapest element of the dish? At that point I think you're better off skipping the dish entirely & going to Dobe & Andy across & just ordering pork from there.

May 24, 2026
on Google
3.0

We're rooting for this place because the menu & concept have a lot of potential. The flavours were genuinely great, but the service & overall dining experience left us a bit disappointed.

Service-wise, it would really help if the process was explained more clearly when customers arrive. For example, that you pay first, seat yourself, & grab your own utensils. We felt a little unsure throughout the experience. When our food arrived, we also didn't receive water or utensils, which added to the confusion.

For the food itself, the flavours were excellent, but the portion sizes felt inconsistent for the pricing. The $4 rice portion was nearly the same size as the $16 pancit, & the sisig portion was much smaller than expected based on photos from other reviews. We finished it in just a few bites. We also later noticed that the menu on Uber Eats mention garlic rice included with the sisig, but we were charged extra for it. It was $65 for 2 people after tip, & left still a but hungry.

Hoping they continue improving because there's definitely something special here & we'd love to see them succeed!

May 18, 2026
on Google

Coming from Ontario my husband & I searched for pinoy restaurants. Happy to find a 20 min walk fr our hotel. The place is dismal but we're thinking give it a chance .it's about filipino hospitality like smile, acknowledging ,& welcoming atmosphere.
Came in the guy behind the counter just looked at us/gave us a stare & NEVER EVER gave us a sense of hey we're happy that you came & happy to cook good food for you. We felt wow, that's one miserable staff. To us its about first impression the feel of filipino pride, this one did not deliver. We ended up leaving & very disappointed.
May 16, 2026. there's no customer except 1.
Buboy restaurant, treat everyone with good intention. You never know who are the people you ALMOST had as a customer.

May 17, 2026
on Google

Didn't expect it but all the food that we ordered were so good. The service is fantastic, they are very helpful in choosing the food. I hope to come back whenever my health permits me
👍👍👍👍👍

May 16, 2026
on Google

Bulalo & lechon & sisig! This place is yum. Ask for the homade banana vinegar. Would buy merch if the had. Can't wait to try other menu items! For a small mall kiosk it packs a big punch.

May 15, 2026
on Google

So good! Bulalo was savory & bursting with flavor. Very hearty. Come hungry.

May 14, 2026
on Google

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May 7, 2026
on Google

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!!!

Apr 29, 2026
on Google