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 comes through as a stylish, vibrant spot where guests enjoy a warm ambiance, striking decor, and a lively atmosphere that suits drinks with friends, brunch, or a night out. The food is described as flavorful and inventive, with standout dishes and strong presentation across a range of Chinese and fusion plates, while cocktails and mocktails are praised for creativity and variety. Service is often highlighted as friendly and attentive, with staff offering thoughtful guidance on the menu, though a few visits note slower pacing during busy times. Overall, diners leave with a sense of a memorable dining experience that pairs generous sharing plates with a high energy setting.
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.
Dec 29, 2023
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On y a organisé un party d'anniversaire de 30 personnes. Très, très bonne collaboration de leur part, avec accomodations pour que ça nous convienne très bien, & surtout pour la fêtée. Un évènement des plus réussi notamment à cause d'eux. Merci encore!
What a great restaurant! Came here with a group of women. The food was delicious, staff was sweet & friendly & the decor was beautiful. We had such a great time & can't wait to return. Thanks for being awesome!
Asian fusion restaurant with upscale dinning around the fortune tree. Absolutely amazing cocktails & the food is great. The dishes are well thought out aesthetically pleasing. Flavours are great & complex. Perfect for brunch or date nights. Menu changes with the seasons.
Absolutely fantastic dining experience. We got the sesame chicken wings, shrimp tacos & grilled salmon. Everything was cooked to perfection ( personal favorite were the shrimp tacos). I found the prices to be very reasonable. Service was great & very attentive to us. I dropped my chopsticks twice & the noticed & brought me new ones every time. The decorations in the restaurant are also super impressive, makes the whole visit worth it. Even the bathrooms are gorgeous. Strongly recommend if you like asian flavours & great cozy ambiance.
If you are here for the food. Turn back. It is a very beautiful restaurant. Service was good. Cocktails are amazing but the food is really average. Very well presentes but the taste is really average, & the portions are good but the main ingredients are missing. Ordered a shrimp/cauliflower & mainly gor cauliflower. Its a good place for cocktails but the food is really average.
Dec 2, 2023
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Un restaurant asiatique hors du commun avec son concept tapas & ses cocktails exotiques. C'est un voyage culinaire agrément de son ambiance singulière. Ce que j'ai adoré chez Gon Bui, c'est que j'ai vraiment du l'impression de découvrir de nouvelles saveurs. Ce n'est pas un énième fameux & finalement commun même plat asiatique que l'on retrouve dans tous les restaurants asiatiques plus ou moins bons. En plus d'être singulier c'est super bon ! & l'ambiance & les cokatails sont aussi à voir.
I've only been here for brunch, it's refreshing to have a place in laval that doesn't have the typical breakfast. Food & service is great but the Coffee & drinks is ridiculously expensive though
Finally got to try their weekend brunch menu. I was surprised that the restaurant was pretty empty. The ube french toast is scrumptious. The noodle wasn't very original though.
Gon Bui is one of the most beautifully designed restaurants I've been to. It was captivating no matter where you sat & just for that I recommend visiting this spot. The food was tasty, eye-catching & with generous portions that are shareable like the menu states. Even the sauces were unique & delicious! I would come back here solely for the battered cauliflower or the Chinese churros, which I highly recommend. I do have to give my impatient restaurant-goers a few warnings: even though they weren't busy & there was enough staff, it seemed that they didn't really know what they were doing. It took a while for the server to take our order after we were seated & the food was not delivered together. We weren't even given plates of utensils for a while after our first plates were delivered. Then to top it off, our server hadn't been to our table in a while, & it took three attempts with multiple servers to order dessert. Luckily we were not in a rush so this didn't ruin our experience, but I felt like it needed to be addressed.
