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Came here with my best friend. I have tried other boustan locations. She told me this was the first location. It is a bit had to see from the street unless you know where it is. I got the mix platter, Salade, potatoes, rice, chicken and beef. The garlic was very liquid might be because I took it too go and it melted. Food was good and tasty. A little less then $20 for the mix platter.
I ordered the beef and chicken combo poutine and it was SO good! The gravy had amazing flavor and the meat was just so flavorful! I prefer the beef over the chicken, but overall for "mall" food, it was really good.
Not sure what the hype is, it's ok... This place is new so it still need a bit of improvement in terms of organization! It's a small shop and the back counter is all over the place, the shawarma meat is in the back, the toppings are in the front followed by the heating/panini grill is again in the back so lots of moving back and forth... Didn't like how the garlic sauce is all Congealed. But their hot sauce was bomb! Asked for hot sauce but the girl forgot to put it inside our wraps so got it on the side instead. Good to try but lots of other shawarma place to hit up!
My mother and I were on a weeklong vacation in the Montreal area because why not. Looking for good food places to eat, this place was recommended by fellow Yelpers. And oh my God. This place's food was absolutely delicious. I'm absolutely astounded at how good the food was. The food memory I have of this place is so vivid. If there is any restaurant to hit up in Montreal, it's this place -- Boustan. One of the best things I ever ate in Montreal. Maybe the best thing I ate in Montreal. This place has made me claim my fanaticism for Lebanese food. I ordered the shawarma combo plate, which is also what Mom ordered. We were both happy with our joint decision. The combination of everything on the plate was so delicious. Nothing was slacking. Generous portions of food, but boy did I want more. The food speaks for itself.
Ah, Halal and Mediterranean food. When it's done right, it's done RIGHT. Let me explain... Atmosphere/Appearance: Almost on the corner of the busy, what seemed to be restaurant row (well, one of them) is this place. Highly recommended by many articles, so we had to try this place out. It's underneath some apartments so you have to walk down from street level, but there's nice outdoor seating right outside the restaurant. Once inside I'm instantly reminded of New York City spot. The line is always long and there's a limited availability of seats. The order counter is right in front of the kitchen with that nice glass you can see through to all of the delicious you're about to feast on. Service: There isn't any for real. There is a guy that will be going through the line asking you what you want in advance so that he can prepare it in advance to speed things up. There aren't the nicest here, but I guess they don't need to be. Lol. Food: Absolutely fantastic and it's in abundance. You get SO MUCH food in the trio combo. You get rice, a salad, potatoes, beef, chicken and another kind of beef plus pita bread... I mean, it's just SO MUCH FOOD. Lol. It's easily good for 2 meals any day. Value: It was like $11.95CAD. I couldn't believe how cheap the food was! That's like $9.00 USD and you basically get 2 meals out of it! How is this possible?! Lol. In conclusion, this place is awesome at any time of the day. They're open until 4:00am so it's the perfect place for hangover food, regular dinner food, lunch or that after a night of parting food. Come check this place out.
Boustan is a classic that needs no introduction. The amount of Boustan's in Montreal and the surrounding burbs is crazy. Expanded like crazy; I see them everywhere now. This is the OG location (since 1986). The hours are amazing. Open every day till 4:00am! What more could you want? I've been several times during my university days but for my most recent trip, we went twice. Both times were at night; once at 3:00am and the other around midnight. The quality seemed better in the wee hours but you'll likely be waiting in line for much longer. Menu is straightforward; pitas and platter options. - 2x Chicken pita ($5.65) - we got the same thing both trips. First time, the shawarma was delicious. Second time around, it was sooo salty. Love how they crisp and toast up the pitas. To be honest, I can't complain too much; it's dirt cheap and open insanely late. The perfect late night spot to get your late night cravings in. Come after clubbing or wandering around downtown. The drunker/hungrier you are, the better it'll be. 3.5 stars.
We stopped by Boustan after reading some rave reviews. It is clearly a national favorite with pictures inside with various celebrities and politicians (like Trudeau) plastered everywhere. It's an unassuming restaurant that has a simple seating area and ambiance. The food, though, is another story. This was some of the best shawarma I had. The meat was extremely tender, juicy, and flavorful. I would definitely check them out if you're in the area!
Ordered takeout from this place and the prices and food are both reasonable and delicious! Service is excellent and we ordered a couple of things including beef and chicken kebabs. Location is perfect - in the heart of downtown on a bustling and busy Crescent St. Perfect place for a quite bite after some binge drinking !!!
Do you ever eat until you're on the verge of throwing up, refrain from throwing up.. Then continue eating? That is the experience I had with Boustan. After a sudden and complete URGE to have shawarma, I did some major googling to find that Boustan is one of the best in the area. - The service here is very up front and quick. They're generally pleasant, but I got the vibe that they just want to get to business because they're always busy, and deal with a lot of plates and wrapping that they don't have time to chit chat and be super friendly. - It's very casual, so I felt welcomed in that sense.. It's more chill than I thought it would be. I definitely would've dined but I wanted to get back to my warm hotel room - The food is prepared quickly, thank goodness! They wrap things up quite nicely and you're able to take napkins and forks after you've gotten all your food. - It's not that expensive imo, and even if it were, it'd be well worth the price, which leads me to.. - THE FOOD. It's warm, it's home-y, it's full of flavor. You want to keep eating, so you do! The pita is a little chewier than I'd like, but perfect as a side. The meats are so well cooked and seasoned, you can't get much better. The white sauce.. Can you ever go wrong? Probably not. The potatoes are so tasty and crispy, a definite must have. A nice break from the heavy meat. Many people get it as a side because it's just that good. I've found myself craving a mixed plate from Boustan. It's 2am where I am right now, and I could 100%, without doubt finish a plate. Why isn't Canada closer to me?
3 months ago
2 years ago
Delicious spot for a quick casual bite. Love that they toasted the outside for an extra Layer of texture. The potato's with the garlic sauce are out of this world! My only qualm while dining in is that ventilation is not great. It gets quite Smokey inside so my eyes started to itch and water. The food is worth it! read more
Great late night drunchies spot on Rue Crescent! They're open until 4AM, so you can pop in for a late night snack or to grab something as a hangover meal (future you will thank you). Upon entering the restaurant, I'm instantly reminded of the late nights waiting at a halal cart in nyc after a night out. This restaurant itself is not the cleanest and rather chaotic on weekend nights. Theres usually a long line to order, but it moves rather quickly and efficiently. The staff members aren't the friendliest, but they get the job done LOL. You'll find a bunch of hungry and probably drunk people sitting at the cafeteria styled seats at night. The food is the main selling point here though. I've gotten the mixed platter and shawarma platter; both with generous servings of protein all doused in a flavorful sauce. Ordered the poutine recently and was also impressed how much they loaded the protein. It was a little on the saltier side and wished they had more cheese curds, but still pretty enjoyable. The fries were also more like small potato wedges. I've recommended this place countless times for almost any point of the day, but they especially hit the spot after a long night. read more
Came here with my best friend. I have tried other boustan locations. She told me this was the first location. It is a bit had to see from the street unless you know where it is. I got the mix platter, Salade, potatoes, rice, chicken and beef. The garlic was very liquid might be because I took it too go and it melted. Food was good and tasty. A little less then $20 for the mix platter. read more
1 year ago
Not sure what the hype is, it's ok... This place is new so it still need a bit of improvement in terms of organization! It's a small shop and the back counter is all over the place, the shawarma meat is in the back, the toppings are in the front followed by the heating/panini grill is again in the back so lots of moving back and forth... Didn't like how the garlic sauce is all Congealed. But their hot sauce was bomb! Asked for hot sauce but the girl forgot to put it inside our wraps so got it on the side instead. Good to try but lots of other shawarma place to hit up! read more
My mother and I were on a weeklong vacation in the Montreal area because why not. Looking for good food places to eat, this place was recommended by fellow Yelpers. And oh my God. This place's food was absolutely delicious. I'm absolutely astounded at how good the food was. The food memory I have of this place is so vivid. If there is any restaurant to hit up in Montreal, it's this place -- Boustan. One of the best things I ever ate in Montreal. Maybe the best thing I ate in Montreal. This place has made me claim my fanaticism for Lebanese food. I ordered the shawarma combo plate, which is also what Mom ordered. We were both happy with our joint decision. The combination of everything on the plate was so delicious. Nothing was slacking. Generous portions of food, but boy did I want more. The food speaks for itself. read more
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2 years ago
Ah, Halal and Mediterranean food. When it's done right, it's done RIGHT. Let me explain... Atmosphere/Appearance: Almost on the corner of the busy, what seemed to be restaurant row (well, one of them) is this place. Highly recommended by many articles, so we had to try this place out. It's underneath some apartments so you have to walk down from street level, but there's nice outdoor seating right outside the restaurant. Once inside I'm instantly reminded of New York City spot. The line is always long and there's a limited availability of seats. The order counter is right in front of the kitchen with that nice glass you can see through to all of the delicious you're about to feast on. Service: There isn't any for real. There is a guy that will be going through the line asking you what you want in advance so that he can prepare it in advance to speed things up. There aren't the nicest here, but I guess they don't need to be. Lol. Food: Absolutely fantastic and it's in abundance. You get SO MUCH food in the trio combo. You get rice, a salad, potatoes, beef, chicken and another kind of beef plus pita bread... I mean, it's just SO MUCH FOOD. Lol. It's easily good for 2 meals any day. Value: It was like $11.95CAD. I couldn't believe how cheap the food was! That's like $9.00 USD and you basically get 2 meals out of it! How is this possible?! Lol. In conclusion, this place is awesome at any time of the day. They're open until 4:00am so it's the perfect place for hangover food, regular dinner food, lunch or that after a night of parting food. Come check this place out. read more
3 years ago
Boustan is a classic that needs no introduction. The amount of Boustan's in Montreal and the surrounding burbs is crazy. Expanded like crazy; I see them everywhere now. This is the OG location (since 1986). The hours are amazing. Open every day till 4:00am! What more could you want? I've been several times during my university days but for my most recent trip, we went twice. Both times were at night; once at 3:00am and the other around midnight. The quality seemed better in the wee hours but you'll likely be waiting in line for much longer. Menu is straightforward; pitas and platter options. - 2x Chicken pita ($5.65) - we got the same thing both trips. First time, the shawarma was delicious. Second time around, it was sooo salty. Love how they crisp and toast up the pitas. To be honest, I can't complain too much; it's dirt cheap and open insanely late. The perfect late night spot to get your late night cravings in. Come after clubbing or wandering around downtown. The drunker/hungrier you are, the better it'll be. 3.5 stars. read more
We stopped by Boustan after reading some rave reviews. It is clearly a national favorite with pictures inside with various celebrities and politicians (like Trudeau) plastered everywhere. It's an unassuming restaurant that has a simple seating area and ambiance. The food, though, is another story. This was some of the best shawarma I had. The meat was extremely tender, juicy, and flavorful. I would definitely check them out if you're in the area! read more
Ordered takeout from this place and the prices and food are both reasonable and delicious! Service is excellent and we ordered a couple of things including beef and chicken kebabs. Location is perfect - in the heart of downtown on a bustling and busy Crescent St. Perfect place for a quite bite after some binge drinking !!! read more
Do you ever eat until you're on the verge of throwing up, refrain from throwing up.. Then continue eating? That is the experience I had with Boustan. After a sudden and complete URGE to have shawarma, I did some major googling to find that Boustan is one of the best in the area. - The service here is very up front and quick. They're generally pleasant, but I got the vibe that they just want to get to business because they're always busy, and deal with a lot of plates and wrapping that they don't have time to chit chat and be super friendly. - It's very casual, so I felt welcomed in that sense.. It's more chill than I thought it would be. I definitely would've dined but I wanted to get back to my warm hotel room - The food is prepared quickly, thank goodness! They wrap things up quite nicely and you're able to take napkins and forks after you've gotten all your food. - It's not that expensive imo, and even if it were, it'd be well worth the price, which leads me to.. - THE FOOD. It's warm, it's home-y, it's full of flavor. You want to keep eating, so you do! The pita is a little chewier than I'd like, but perfect as a side. The meats are so well cooked and seasoned, you can't get much better. The white sauce.. Can you ever go wrong? Probably not. The potatoes are so tasty and crispy, a definite must have. A nice break from the heavy meat. Many people get it as a side because it's just that good. I've found myself craving a mixed plate from Boustan. It's 2am where I am right now, and I could 100%, without doubt finish a plate. Why isn't Canada closer to me? read more
Amazing little spot for Persian/Lebanese food! I tried the chicken and beef plate with rice and hummus. There was also a little helping of garlic butter which was a nice touch. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommended! read more
3 years ago
We were wandering for food on a busy Sunday night (about 11pm) when my eyes fell on Boustan. It was one of the places I wanted try on our return trip to MTL this year. We walked into a bustling no frills Mediterranean restaurant with beautiful chicken and lamb shawarma resting on the spit. I ended up with a platter (eyes over stomach) and the BF got a chicken shawarma pita. First weird thing, they charge for tabbouleh on a platter. Then we get to the register and they charged us $1usd to $1cad! The cashier then said you can use a card. The machine looked a little suspicious as it had duck tape on the swipe and said no swipes, chips only. I was fuming but also starving, so I paid $22.15usd for a $22.13 meal. Tips are usually a part of my routine, but after this incident, I think not, after taking "a tip" of almost 40%. As for the food? Outstanding. All the memories of delicious tastes of Lebanon were in the platter. There were a few mysterious extremely crunchy bits and the hummus tasted like it had turned. But other than that, really delicious. I really wanted to leave more stars, but after being taken advantage of this is the best I could do. We will likely come back but with Canadian dollars and a calcultor. read more
3 years ago
Even after so many years, this is still my to-go spot for shish taouk or late night food. It's just so good and flavorful. The hummus and garlic sauce are very good, the potatoes are soft and the chicken is not dry. The service is quick and the price is decent for the quantity and deliciousness. The best thing about this place is the opening hours. Even if it's very late, you know Boustan is always there for you. read more
3 years ago
Atmosphere/Service: the place was kind of hard to find as it was downstairs in a small corner so keep your eyes open! It wasn't busy when we first arrived. But at around 8-9, the place started getting packed! it was a small spot with at least 20 seatings or so and 6 tables. Menu/food: we were given lot on a plate. And I was even more surprised when we were given a lot of meat to pair with our carbs! I've been to places where they skim on the meat but I'm glad restaurant boustan gave us a lot that I was full off just the meat itself! Also the meat wasn't too dry or too oily, tender and flavourful! You could either go with the beef or the chicken, or BOTH! Who can say no to both?! Overall: Great fast eat. Don't let the decor turn you away, nor the people serving you as they a little intimidating too. And go on an empty stomach as you're served a lot of meat and carbs :) read more
With so many reviews, I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. All I'll say is this place looks like it would not be good, but it blew away our expectations. Their meat is cooked on a rotisserie and tastes delicious. We liked their chicken even better than the beef, which doesn't happen much! We got the chicken/beef shawarma plate but next time I think we'd just get the chicken because it was so good. Also, the plates are big enough for two to share--a really good value for the price! The guy who takes your order is a little gruff but other than that the service was good. We enjoyed our experience here! read more
8 years ago
Best Lebanon food I've EVER had. This is restaurant is definitely a lovely little hole in the wall. Don't let it fool you. The food here is unlike anything I've ever tried. If I lived in Montreal, I would probably eat here when I'm having a bad day because they offer "pick me up" grub. My husband and I were visiting for a short period of time and got a recommendation from a friend who lived in the area. My husband still raves about the shawarma. I loved their veggie wrap too! Ah, and their poutine was sooo dang delicious. First time I've tried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds and I'm totally hooked! read more
Plate has enough food for 2 people Pita is portioned for 1 person Walk up to counter, order, let them know what dressings or sides you want (hummus, garlic sauce, salad, radish, rice, etc). The garlic sauce is so good! All sides were delicious, and if you get the plate, you also get pita bread to create your perfect bite. Would recommend the chicken over the beef. Beef was tender but a bit dry. If ordering kebabs, make sure to allot 5-10 minute extra wait time. Plenty of seats. Also some outdoor seating but not sure if it is for this restaurant. read more
It's 3:30am and after karaoke-ing, Lebanese food sounded like a perfect way to end the night. Boustan's is a teeny eatery situated downstairs from a nightclub, a spot where all the drunkies go to post partying. Oh but boustan's isn't just good for post-drunk meal, (i.e. dennys lol), their food is absolutely delicious. The staff looks like they've been there for too long, but hey they're doing something right with their food. Tried their potatoes had this yummy creamy garlic sauce atop. Also tried their chicken shwarma pita. The pita was toasted warm, crunchy on the outside, and soft inside. Their mix of veggies they throw in there definitely adds more life to that pita. One thing I didn't fancy was that they went overboard with their garlic mayo sauce. Wayyy too much of that in there, but you'd hate to ask for an amended version because the main guy here reminds you of the soup nazi. Like, this ain't BK, it would almost be rude to have it your way. Nonetheless, all the food was good, and cheap. Better than many of the LA spots that serve similar food, but certainly still not the best. Solid 4 stars here. read more
This is probably the best Lebanese fast food I've ever had in Canada! So much flavour and delight to my palate it was my first time here and the man who served me was so nice and friendly. He also let me try the garlic potatoes with sauce as well as their egg speciality which were delicious. I also ordered the falafel wrap with spicy sauce with it and it was to die for!!! Love these guys' foods and you definitely get the value of your money. It costs me $6.04 with taxes and of course tips on the side which is different but a sumptuous falafel wrap which feels great to the tummy is to be found only here in Montreal... I would definitely return to try their other plates on the menus as they all looked delicious and flavourful. The place itself is very nice to have a seat and watch some tv while you're enjoying your food. The decor is very simply but different. Overall, I was impressed from coming to eat here for the first time till I left as they are the best and so nice in serving their foods! :) read more
I grabbed a quick lunch at Bouston yesterday, right before heading to the airport. It was my last meal in Montreal and it did not disappoint. It's conveniently located on Crescent Street within stumbling distance from the bars and also within walking distance from our Sheraton hotel. I ordered the combination plate for $10.45 which consisted of generous portions of beef & chicken shawarma, garlic potatoes, rice, coleslaw and hummus. The plate definitely hit the spot. The garlic potatoes are pretty addictive. I did see the employees reheat the beef shawarma in the microwave, but i'm not mad at them. I understand the difficulty and need to keep up with production. The meat was still tasty. Overall, a very good Middle Eastern / shawarma option in the area. read more
Usually I love it here. I ordered the plate and legit got just potatoes and a pita with no meat no salad no garlic sauce. I don't even know how you can just bring someone a Huge container of potatoes and not even garlic sauce lol. read more
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