Buboy se spécialise dans une cuisine réconfortante philippine authentique, définie par des profils de saveurs riches et des techniques de préparation traditionnelles. Le menu se concentre sur des soupes chaleureuses et des classiques mijotés qui soulignent le riche héritage de l'archipel. Chaque plat présente un équilibre délibéré entre l'acidité, le salé et le sucré, caractéristiques de la région. Les clients découvrent un environnement culinaire direct, axé entièrement sur l'exécution de ces recettes ancestrales. La cuisine maintient des normes de qualité rigoureuses, garantissant que chaque bol de bouillon et chaque portion de viande offrent une expérience constante. Cet établissement sert de destination privilégiée pour ceux qui recherchent une cuisine philippine authentique et sans prétention, servie dans un cadre simple et pratique. L'approche culinaire privilégie la profondeur des saveurs plutôt qu'une présentation élaborée, laissant les ingrédients audacieux définir le caractère de chaque repas servi.
Buboy est largement considéré comme un joyau caché à Montréal, offrant une cuisine philippine authentique et réconfortante qui impressionne de nombreux visiteurs par ses saveurs riches et ses interprétations créatives de plats traditionnels. Bien que l'atmosphère soit souvent décrite comme chaleureuse et accueillante, avec de nombreux clients louant la gentillesse du personnel, le restaurant est situé dans un petit espace discret qui peut s'avérer difficile à trouver. Les avis sur la constance sont partagés, certains clients notant des variations dans la taille des portions et la température des plats, tandis que d'autres ont relevé des défis occasionnels concernant le service ou l'exactitude des commandes. Malgré ces quelques irrégularités, la majorité des convives sont enthousiastes, soulignant fréquemment le succès des crab rangoon, du pancit et du lechon, et beaucoup expriment le désir d'y retourner pour découvrir le reste du menu.
Good, thought missing some veggie in the dishes. I enjoyed the food though I'm not sure enough to go out of my way to go back. The meat was delicious. The lechon baboy had too much rice for the meat if I recall right. & the bulalo was good, meat was good though. Tender.
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.
Little counter restaurant serving hard to find filipino food. It's a small operation so service can be slow but the ambiance is nice. I had the bulalo, it was alright. I'll have to try more of the menu.
I visited twice on the same Montreal trip, which I think says something. Either about Buboy's potential, or my own optimism. Possibly both.
First visit, I ordered the bulalo. At Buboy they serve it with noodles, which is their prerogative. I asked for rice on the side because I'm Filipino, & also the grandchild of a rice farmer, so this is something I take personally. The rice was dry enough that not even the bulalo broth could rescue it, which is a sentence I genuinely did not expect to write about a Filipino restaurant. The beef in the bulalo was also quite lean, which made me reconsider whether the noodles would have even helped. The broth itself was decent. I could see the vision. I just couldn't fully live in it.
The music situation: the staff were changing songs constantly, which is a pet peeve of mine both as a customer & as someone who has worked in food service.'Folded' by Kehlani came on. They changed it immediately. I am not over this.
Second visit, different friend, different order. I got the tinapa fried rice, which was genuinely good. I also paid extra for an additional egg, somewhere in the $2-3 range, & received half an egg. So I paid to complete the egg that came with the dish.
Buboy has real ideas. The menu has personality. Our friends who live in Montreal love it, & I wanted to love it too. I just think the execution stumbles on the things that should be the easiest to get right. Rice. Beef. The egg math (I know there's eggflation, but still.)
I'll probably try the ube crinkle cookie next time I'm in town. There will probably be a next time.
A steaming Filipino bowl of Bulalo: rich, clear bone broth layered with deep beef flavor, tender shank falling off the bone, sweet corn, soft cabbage, & fresh noodles soaking it all in. Comforting, honest, & deeply satisfying.
Between sips & bites, we drifted through conversations about Montreal, travels across Asia, geopolitics, & cinema, the world feeling both vast & right there at the table. 🍲🌏
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
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!
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.
