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Mathilde
Plats savoureux, surprenants & généreux
Belle ambiance, musique pas trop forte, & serveur super sympa.
On était là lors du ladies night, alors les martinis étaient en spécial & le deal du jour deux entrée & repas était à un très bon prix. Les pâtes aux shiitakea étaient excellentes.
Mention spéciale pour le dessert churros avec glace au Taro (ou quelque chose dans le genre?) qui était à se jeter par terre! La fusion mexi-philippines à la perfection.
Merci encore!
Mister
Where to begin? This restaurant has blown me away. From the moment I walked in, I sensed that I was welcomed into someone's home. The service throughout the evening stayed that way & the staff at this local restaurant were nothing but knowledgeable & courteous from start to finish. As someone who has gone to many of our local businesses throughout the years, very few captured the essence of service the way that this restaurant did.
I would strongly recommend trying their $75 tasting menu & as it gives you a good variety of land & sea. Each preparation was thoroughly thought out & used very fresh ingredients. Our attentive wait staff guided us from our first bite to our our sweet bite, without ever feeling like they were imposing themselves upon us.
We had a scallop crude to start, a Filipino octopus peanut butter dish as our second, followed by a creamy mushroom pasta dish before finishing with a beautiful short rib that was tender to the bite. For dessert, an innovative churro dish topped with their homemade ube ice cream. What a delight!
All the while, the ambience was that of a'90s r&b club, mixed with a upscale restaurant vibe.
I would not hesitate to come again & bring my family & friends along for the ride. For the next experience, I will be definitely trying their full tasting menu of six courses.
Thanks again Junjun!
Jason
My family & I had had the tasting menu & it was great. We could tell the chefs cooked with passion & pride, & the service was more than exemplary.
Food-wise, the highlight was by far the short rib in our opinion: fall-off-the-bone tender, great flavor combinations, good variety of textures, appealing presentation. An absolute banger to wrap up the savory portion of the menu. That is not to say we didn't like the other courses-the mushroom pasta & the dessert were to die for!
Go support these folks who hail from the humble Filipino hood of CDN! Also, s/o to Oliver & Chef Lorenzo. Will come again!
Vannara
Nous avions beaucoup aimé le Junior Filipino (hélas fermé depuis). Espérant trouver la même expérience sinon mieux, nous y sommes allés au Jun Jun. Nous avons eu la chance de croiser un des proprio, une personne vraiment passionnée voulant mettre en valeur la culture & la cuisine philippine, ça a été un vrai plaisir d'échanger avec lui. Comme on voulait goûter à un peu tout, on a pris le menu dégustation, 6 plats & le dessert inclus.
En toute honnêteté, tout était bon, magnifiquement préparé. Un plaisir pour les yeux avant d'être un plaisir pour les papilles. Chaque plat était savoureux, frais, on sentait toute la recherche derrière chaque plat pour magnifier les aliments. Saveurs subtiles & délicates à souhaits Cela dit, j'ai trouvé que certaines portions étaient un peu petite & si on regarde les photos, au milieu du repas, on a eu des gnocchis revisités, certes mais ça reste des gnocchis? Le début était magnifique, je m'attendais plus à ce qu'on continue sur cette lancée avant le dernier plat.
Mention spéciale pour les mocktails qui étaient excellents !
Petit irritant au moment de la note, c'est de voir que par défaut les tips étaient à 18 ou 20%. C'est dommage de forcer la main, je comprends très bien la difficulté de la restauration en ce moment mais le ressenti côté client est que''l'établissement profite de moi'' ça n'envoie pas un beau message (ce n'est pas spécifique à cet établissement, d'autres le font aussi). Je pense qu'il y a moyen de faire en sorte que les 2 parties ressortent gagnantes mais pas de cette manière.
Christine
There was 6 of us & we had the tasting menu. I have no words. Im still tasting everything in my head over & over again. Every single bite burst with so much flavour. It was the best orgasm in my mouth. Ray, one of the owners was so attentive & made every table welcome. He has the best personality. That's what Filipinos do. Make sure you walked away happy & full. He absolutely succeeded.
What they did with the dessert. The blend of different flavours into one piece of artwork on a plate. The BEST!!! Even when I was bursting out of my pants full of dinner, I shoved that dessert down. I couldn't leave it behind.
Im coming back to Montreal just for this restaurant because the weather wasn't anything to write home to.
Ray great job! Definitely coming back.
Saumya
This venue is elevating the fine dining Filipino restaurant to an incredible culinary experience ❤?❤? The decor is gorgeous on the inside & the host is super nice & friendly 😇😇 We started with mocktails & wine & the moved onto Tinapay - incredible delicious bread with the best ube butter ever ❤?❤? Trust me, it's the best salted bread you've ever eaten 🎉🎉The host was super kind to explain the history behind each dish we ordered & it was a delight listening to him 😇😇 We then moved onto the main dish - Bisque Palabok for me & Short Ribs Pares for my partner & my goodness, each bite was beyond exquisite & made with so much attention to taste & detail that we didn't want the savory bites to end ❤?❤? Highly recommend the homemade pasta & particularly with the bisque ❤?❤? For dessert we had this incredible bread soaked in maple topped with cheddar & truly a gourmet's delight ❤?❤? Although we ordered from à la carte menu, we cannot wait to come back & try the Tasting Menu 😇😇 Highly recommend this 11/10 restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy a night out with a date, family, & friends as the host, food & service are fantastic 🎉🎉
Maribel
Coming from a metropolitan & diverse place like the Washington D.C. Metro, we have high standards for'modern takes on Filipino food.' JunJun's did not disappoint! We had personalized service from the owner himself who explained the background & preparation of each of our 5-course tasting menu. I had the cocktail with pandan flavor & my 20-something son had the deconstructed champorado for dessert. We ended the meal feeling full & satisfied. Must visit if you're in Montreal!
Ecila
I've postponed writing this review because I've never experienced such appalling restaurant service before.
My sister & I chose this establishment to celebrate New Year's Eve with their advertised 6-course + dessert tasting menu. We arrived punctually for our reservation near opening time, & were excited by the positive reviews we'd heard-which only amplified our ultimate disappointment.
The ambiance was admittedly pleasant. The place had dim lighting & tasteful decorations, which created an intimate atmosphere perfect for a special occasion.
Our initial service was promising. Our waiter was exceptional & was the true highlight of our evening. He graciously accommodated our request for non-alcoholic versions of their cocktails & answered our questions about the menu diligently. Both he & who appeared to be the manager would present each course with detailed descriptions, which we appreciated as newcomers to Filipino cuisine.
However, the pacing was problematic. Most of the time, we found ourselves with uncomfortably long waits between courses. The evening took a shocking turn as we awaited our sixth course. The manager abruptly asked us to pay & leave because'other people were waiting.' This was bewildering since we had arrived early for our reservation & our pre-paid 6-course meal was incomplete as we hadn't received our final course & dessert.
After paying, we remained seated expecting our remaining food. Minutes later, the manager came back & asked us to free our table. Stunned & already frustrated by the excessive waiting times, we left without explaining that our meal was unfinished. Looking back at our bill, at least we were not charged for the full 6 course + dessert meal.
I would give one star, but I am giving an extra star solely because the service provided by our waiter was truly exceptional.
What should have been a special celebration became a deeply disappointing experience & a sour start to the New Year. I cannot recommend a restaurant that treats reserved guests as so, regardless of how good their food might be.
Anïa
My friends & I had the pleasure to have dinner at Junjun. Everything was just perfect. We each got a cocktail & the 5 course tasting menu. The cocktails were 16-18$ & the menu was 75$. I got a passionfruit margarita which was delicious. Each course of the menu was absolutely delicious. At the end, I felt just right : full but with just enough space for dessert. The waiters were absolutely lovely & extremely nice. The decor was beautiful & the music was great. The terrasse in back looks super cute.
Neil
We had fantastic evening here. The food was amazing: creative, unique, & delicious. Service was friendly & attentive. We got the five course testing menu & shared a dessert, which was plenty of food. Highly recommended!
Vanessa
Me & my friend wanted to eat somewhere close by especially because it was raining. Having been to Juniors so many times, we wanted to try something different. I've always noticed Junjun since it opened officially but never had the chance to visit. Today we decided to go when it was a quiet night for them due to the rain. We were served by Rey who went out of his way to create an unforgettable dining experience & was lovely to chat with about the history of the dishes. We decided to try the $85 6 course menu. I asked if the Pandesal was included in the 6 course menu & it wasn't but Rey served it to us as a complimentary dish which was very kind of him. How could I resist bread at a restaurant? Every single course went beyond my expectations. My absolute favourites were the seared scallop on top of a leek puree & the beef carpaccio with a bone marrow sauce. There was 1 menu item that paled in comparison to the other 5. That was the ravioli filled with langoustine. I found the langoustine's natural taste was being covered by the thick ravioli itself & the overpowering sauce which consists of mushrooms & truffle oil. I let Rey know of my friend & my personal ranking of the dishes & he took our opinions very seriously. We ended up having a talk about constructive criticism & how it's good to hear the good & the bad. Rey's friendly attitude & open mindedness was a refreshing experience that complimented the food. At the end of the meal, Rey asked us if we would like to try the dessert on the house if we had room. Knowing me, I always have room for dessert so I said absolutely! Unsurprisingly, even the dessert was delicious. The fermented coconut topped a rice cake dessert along with a coconut caramel sauce. It wasn't too sweet & can be compared to the cassava cake at Juniors. However, the cassava cake will always hold a special place in my heart. Once again, I would not hesitate to visit again & the food is absolutely worth the pricing. Thank you to the chefs & to Rey.
Naeem
We had seen this place coming out of Junior Philipeno which is down the street. Junjun has incredible food. We got the lion mushroom steak & mille feuille for dessert. Highly recommend the Nilaga sa miso as an appetizer.
Craig
Jun Jun is a relatively newish restaurant (Jan 2024) serving an elevated level of Filipino cuisine. In partnership with the neighboring Junior on Notre Dame street, Jun Jun welcoming atmosphere does set the right tone along its narrow & deep layout, including a small bar area. A long pine green wall contrasts against an opposing white wall & dotted with bleached maple tables & black chairs...overall it works. The menu is not atypical Filipino food...more inspired by than actual dishes. For our large groups we ordered one of everything (at least...on two dishes we asked for re-orders). I will not go though every dish but call out what we found were the stand outs...NILIGASA SA MISO (a calamansi braised cabbage with miso glaze...very, very tasty. So much so we ordered in twice), KAMTENG PINAKBET (a baked sweet potato dish...also excellent & twice ordered), ARROZ CALDO (a mushroom risotto which, I am not clear on the Filipino connection, but was a big hit at the table) & the KABIBI (seared scallops...again, delicious). Furthermore, the only two desserts available were also excellent & we were hard pressed to determine which was our favorite; either thee TURON MILLE-FEUILLE or the BIBINGKA. Either way, both are great! Service was excellent. The server was extremely friendly & simultaneously professional & casual with the food (especially the appetizers) being delivered almost immediately after ordering & the food flowing seamlessly after that. Definitely a place to checkout & try. Enjoy! NOTE: With regards to the menu option...as we were leaving the young talented chef gracious met us at our table & subsequently informed us that the menu would be change in a few weeks to reflect a Spring season so I am not sure what on this Winter menu will be retained.
Caryl
A Perfect new place for a romantic night out! Great food & awesome hospitality. I had'Kuya big' cocktail, Duck Adobo, Arroz Caldo & Bibingka as the dessert. A must place to visit!