Gon Bui is a new Chinese resto-bar inspired by the lost temples in China. Gon Bui means 'Cheers' in Cantonese. We create our own new-Asian tapas dishes, inspired from traditional with a playful twist.
Gon Bui Restaurant Bar delivers a stylish, welcoming atmosphere with moody lighting, chic decor and a fortune tree that adds a memorable touch for any occasion. The menu blends Chinese inspired flavors with contemporary twists and offers plenty of shareable plates that are flavorful, well presented and often praised for freshness. Cocktails are inventive and varied, with many options and some standout signatures that complement the bold flavors. The service is described as friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, helping guests navigate and enjoy their meals, though a few notes about busy times mention occasional delays. The vibe is lively and social, whether brunch, night out with friends or date night, with music and a vibrant yet comfortable environment. This Laval favorite is repeatedly cited for high quality food and drinks, warm hospitality and a decor that makes it a standout spot worth returning to.
The server Clark came to welcome us at the door & brought us to our table. When we said it was our first time he explain what was shareable & what was something that we can eat individually. He also explained the promotions going around for drink which was helpful! He also checked in on us when we were eating which was great.
The decor, the music & the atmosphere were very appealing.
This is a good place if you want to hangout with friends or go on a date night.
Food was good, place was nice & Clark was a great waiter 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
The salmon tartare was really tasty & the portion were really good for sharing.
The music selection is also good.
Feb 8, 2026
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Gon Bui has a really cool atmosphere - the décor is modern & trendy, with that signature fortune tree adding a unique touch. It's definitely a place made for Instagram. The service was friendly, though a bit slow at times. The food looked great but portions were smaller than expected for the price, & while some dishes were flavorful, others felt underwhelming. Cocktails were creative but not all of them hit the mark. Music was fun but got too loud, making conversation hard. Overall, it's a decent spot for a night out with friends, but not quite worth the hype or the higher price tag.
The vibe of this chinese restaurant is the best, they play good music & quick service.
The only thing that makes me remove a star is the fact that theres not that many gluten free options but as a celiac I really enjoyed their Hong Kong curry, it was delicious. Highly recommend!
Their drinks are also very good.
Jun 1, 2025
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The food & service were good but the music was too loud, we had to scream to each other. We came for brunch so I would prefer to be able to talk & enjoy.
We visited because this place is viral on TikTok & for a good reason! We ordered:
*The coco pandan cappuccino - which honestly tasted like a regular cappuccino but it was really good quality so it was worth it
* The cosmo-litchi smash - their take on a Cosmopolitan. It was amazing!
* The Bede Sud-Est: English muffin served with soya braised pork belly, poached egg hollandaise- chinese sauce & cress - This was perfectly portioned, the yolk was runny & the pork was very flavourful
* The Pain Panko Ubé: 2 french toasts coated with coconut-ube coulis, pacan, asian pear compote & fresh fruits - This was buttery & not overly sweet. The portion was large & I believe this is one of their most popular brunch dishes.
Jules was our server. He is incredibly warm, polite & charismatic. The DJ was playing great music that made the atmosphere feel light & dynamic. The music volume was adequate & allowed us to have a good conversation without having to yell.
This experience was 10/10 for us & now we want to come back for lunch/dinner next time we're in time.
If you're considering coming here, make sure you book a table. Don't think twice, you won't regret it.
Cool place ! Came here Friday evening, group of 6 ppl. As you enter the atmosphere is really cool & DJ playing music. This is like a tapas place, I recommend to share & try different dishes. The got a bit of everything, my favorite was the fried squid & the chicken curry. Drinks were good as well.
Unlucky as we are, we were once again seated below the speakers which made the music a bit too loud for our comfort. Beside that though, we really adored the atmosphere including the liveliness & the glamorous interior design. Especially the way that the ceiling is incorporated in the design, it was quite unique & lovely. The food was amazing. The flavours were adventurous & the options were also great. I especially enjoyed their salted duck egg carbonara udon that had a great creamy texture with an amazing balance of sweetness & saltiness. The other plates were also great but I wasn't a big fan of the peanut butter flavours in their beef noodles. I can see why people like it, but it was just not my thing. I really admire their concept of elevating Chinese Cuisine to a type of fine dining experience, especially while keeping the familiarity of sharing dishes. However, I still feel like the portions are way too small for the prices they charge. Each plate is around 20$ & the portions are just too small in my opinion. That is particularly true for the shrimp dumplings that are 16$ for 4 pieces. The dumplings were good, but still very expensive. The service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly, cheerful & patient. We had an amazing time but it did take some time before we got our drinks & the food also took some time before it was served.
Dec 15, 2024
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Wooooooow, woooooooow, wooooooow. Last Night Was Amazing, despite having to wait to be seated for our reservation at 8:00pm, but I understood why because it was quite busy with a full house. Before being seated I was already enjoying the music provided by the live DJ. Once seated, the real fun was about to begin. A 4 course meal served with drinksssss. It was a limited menu (great never the less) because we were a large group for our work Holiday Party. Big shout out to Clark (our server) & his team. It was a great experience topped of with a Dragan Dance to celebrate the restaurant anniversary.
Food was divine. The Hong Kong curry is delectable. However, the chicken in the burger was probably the driest I've ever encountered. Atmosphere would be waay better without a DJ blasting obnoxiously loud club music.
Seriously one of the best restaurants i experience this year. The decor is really great . The drinks look really good every single one of them . The music was great .I think it's a perfect first date spot. The food was good but its on the smaller portion side so don't hesitate to take multiple plate . I really like the experience. I will come back on Friday for the event. Don't forget your reservation
The ambiance & the music was nice but the food wasn't great. Also the proportions were a bit weird. Some dishes were not enough to be a starter & some not enough to be a main dish so they were off. Solely because of the food I don't recommend
Jul 28, 2024
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Was there for Mother's day. The music was banging. I usually like my brunch sweet & salty so I ordered 2 plates to share with my sister. My half of chicken & waffles filled me up so I had difficulty finishing my French toast. Also had their version of the Amaretto sour which was like juice, loved it. Had a sip from my sister's expresso martini & fell in love. It was my first time at Gon Bui but I'll be back.
Food was tasty, drinks too! Great, fun ambience but the music was way too loud. Couldn't talk to the person next to me 😅.. Overall it was a fun experience.
It pains me to write this review because I really (really wanted) to love this place & was excited to try it. I always hope for new food experiences in Laval. I heard that they had just changed the menu when we went. However, I was quite disappointed with the overall experience. Pros : really cool music (my 90s 2000s vibe !) & ambiance as the restaurant is very pretty, our waiter was kind. Cons: very slow service (note that it was however a pretty busy night during the holidays) , we were there for about an hour & only had received one appetizer, food was very average, missing " finesse " & felt like basic street food trying to be closer to upper end, nothing special in the ingredients or execution to elevate the dishes. Unfortunately, the only thing we really liked food wise was the shrimp dumplings, which were very good. Sadly I can't really recommend unless they improve their menu & service time.
Not your typical Chinese restaurant. From the decor to the serveware, everything is well thought, beautiful! The service was okay, could be better. We asked the waiter what he suggests we order, he said they have a new menu so they are testing it out. So he wasn't sure what to suggest. However what we ordered (for 2) was very good & tasty. We ordered the shrimp dumpling, 4pcs for $16 a bit pricy but the dumplings are filled with shrimp & you can actually taste the shrimp. We also ordered the squid, which was lightly panéed & grilled which added a beautiful taste. However, the squid was a bit chewy. For main dish we ordered the Lo Mein Lobster & it was really good. Overall, we had a good time & enjoyed the food, the only downfall was the music. Why is a Chinese restaurant playing loud R&B music? It contradicts the restaurant's personality! That is why they lose some points on the atmosphere. But I will go back & try other dishes for sure.
