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    Junior

    3.8 (121 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Myr P.

    Wanted to see Montreal and eat filipino food! Junior's was easy to find via Google Maps. The proprietor was very friendly and the restaurant warm and cozy! My son loved the pork adobo and I had the lechon kawali which was very tasty and juicy! We'll definitely return hopefully next year if we're able to book a place to stay in VT for the total eclipse!

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    Dylan H.

    Saw this restaurant as recommended In a few articles so decided to try and brought the fam so we can order more! Waiter/service was great. Food was mediocre but maybe the Asian food scene in Montréal is just a few steps behind NY? Best dish is the brussel sprouts by far.

    Christine U.

    Cam here kind of randomly on a Friday night because we were headed to Bird Bar after. I'm half filipina so I've had filipino food before, but I'm by no means an expert. I loved this place! There were three of us and they suggested we get the kamayan feast so we could try a little of everything . It was SO much food that we definitely did not finish it (but it was awesome for some late night leftovers.) The lechon kawali was perfect - super crispy, tasty and juicy. I also just love pork belly in general. Lumpia and pancit were solid as well. Rice was pretty fragrant. Ribs had good flavor, although they were quite small and a lot of effort to eat for not too much meat. I was surprised that I liked the fried fish as much as I did, lots of flavor! Everything was tasty and I was glad there was so much of it. Sharing giant amounts of food is the way to go. The service was nice and they gave us a lot of information about the food and drinks. Definitely looking forward to going back!

    Chicken and waffles!
    Anna C.

    Such a cute vibrant restaurant, I wish I could have gone before covid! They are well setup now for takeout though. Their menu is on various takeout platforms but I decided to call and just place an order by phone, it was easy and my order was ready in just 15 min. We ordered the coconut waffles and fried chicken band the breakfast plate with sausage ( lonsilog) . Chicken and waffles was my favorite, the spicy maple syrup sauce goes perfectly with the dish! The other breakfast dish is great, a nice balance of egg, rice, sausage and coleslaw.

    Sisig porc, rise & shine coconut waffles and junior bee meal
    Khoi N.

    I came here on a busy weekend day and this place was packed. We had to make reservations days ahead. The staff was so great at taking care of our large party. For brunch, we ordered the asian slaw, fried chicken, rise & shine coconut waffles, sisig porc and junior bee meal. Wow all of the flavors were on point. The waffle had that strong coconut flavor, meats seasoned well and the spaghetti was on point. We found ourselves eating everything. The fried chicken and spaghetti definitely went first. The sauces are no joke either. Definitely try their spicy pepper fish sauce type syrup with the waffles and fried chicken. I actually found it so good and I put it on everything. Highly recommend Junior for some quality brunch. I'll definitely be back for dinner to try their signature items.

    Coffee at brunch
    Ashley L.

    We recently went to Junior for brunch (rice and shine!) mostly because I kept seeing pictures of their chicken and waffles and I couldn't take it anymore. There is a decent variety of breakfast plates served with garlic fried rice and fried eggs. But since I went for the fried chicken and waffles I had to do it. AND I'M SO GLAD I DID. The coconut waffles with maple syrup go so well with the fried chicken it doesn't even mathematically make sense. On their own they're good, but so much better together! This is the second time we tried Junior and I will definitely be back again for brunch. There is more to try, and all of the brunch plates are about 15$, so a really reasonable spot to check out for a different brunch option.

    The full table of food, plus cocktails
    Kate G.

    Back story: I came here the day I found out some really bad news, which also happened to be the day I was moving. I was feeling absolutely wretched. All I was capable of thinking was that I needed food, lots of it, as quickly as possible. So, a friend and I went to Junior. Both exhausted, both heartbroken from the bad news, we sat down and could barely read the menu through our grief and shock. We noticed that the table next to us had a big pile of food that was placed on banana leaves on the table, and we asked the waiter what it was. I forget the word exactly, but he told us it was the speciality here - half the menu, laid out on banana leaves. Usually you have to pre-order it, he said, but it's quiet today, so I'll see what I can do. I was nervous, because I developed an allergy to shrimp some years ago, and much of the menu had shrimp paste. We let the waiter know, and he said it was no problem - he'd make sure none of the dishes had shrimp. This was so unexpectedly welcoming and accommodating that I almost cried right at the table. The food came, and it was incredible. Tender, sticky pork belly with crunchy crackling, saucy ribs, tangy salads, fried chicken, an array of amazing sauces, a fence of rice around the outside, and atop it all, a fried fish with a tomato salad in its belly. It was just what I needed. The salty-sweet flavours, the spices, the rich fruity sauces, and the array of textures kept my mind busy and focused on the food rather than the awful day I'd been having. On top of that, the service and general experience was fantastic, friendly, and above and beyond what we expected, even though they couldn't possibly have known how much we needed it. I will continue to take friends and family to Junior as a representation of great food and great people. It was a real comfort to me in a very rough time, and I'll never forget that. Thank you.

    Bonnie C.

    I cannot say whether this is authentic or not since I am not Filipino, but I really enjoyed my meal here! My friend and I made reservations here for the kamayan as we were told it needed to be prepared ahead of time. We arrived a bit late, but they didn't mind as it was empty around 5ish (was a full house by 6pm). The kamayan came with green beans, fried fish, squid, fried pork belly, ribs, lumpia, fried chicken, and a bunch of garnishes on a big bed of rice. The green beans with garlic and mini shrimp was one of my favorites just because it is very similar to how my mom cooks it and anything with garlic is just superb. I also enjoyed the fried fish as well - originally I dipped it in soy sauce for more flavor, but then I ate it with the raw onions, tomatoes, and green onions, which added a whole new depth of flavor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The squid was refreshing and tasted very good with the shrimp chips. The lumpia was amazing but they only served us two of them - one per person I assume. The ribs were great but it was too spicy for me to continue eating so unfortunately I only had a few bites. The fried pork belly was great, but certainly lacked flavor (had to dunk it in soy sauce) and was very tough to eat. The fried chicken was good, but not the best fried chicken I've had. The batter was very good but otherwise the chicken was overcooked. The rice itself was dry and some parts were cold. The kamayan was $40 CAD per person which is not bad at all compared to what they would charge in the States. As a first meal in Montreal, it was overall very satisfying and filled me up after a long drive! The service was incredible and memorable. I will definitely be back, but I would like to order individual dishes instead. I don't doubt that the quality will be better when it is like that!

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    Tessi C.

    OOOOOKAY. Holy f. Okay, WOW. This restaurant is TO DIE FOR if you're craving Filipino cuisine!!!! Being Filipino myself, I found all the food from the menu to be top notch, doused in AuThEnTiCiTy!!!! SO FCKN GOOD. I wish I had pictures to prove and show you guys what I've had, but I'll take and attach some the next time I go. First of all, I'mma highlight their brunch menu because there's nothing better than waking up to a genuinely delicious Filipino breakfast. Brunches there are on Sundays and are super popular. Top favourites are: tapsilog, and fried chicken + waffles!!! For other main meals/specialties: pancit bihon, adobo baboy, and adobe manok. And for sides.. don't you dare come here without having their lumpia rolls!!!! Soooo mouth watering!!!!! For desserts: leche flan, and halo halo!!! Dieting? What is that. Vegans? What are they. You gotta LOOOOOVE MEAT to enjoy how this restaurant throws em doooooown!!! Jk.. kinda..they do have vegetarian options though The vibe of Junior is super cool, casual, fun af! They do themed nights like "wear your air max shoes", and they have a fckin bomb ass dj who plays old school rnb and hip hop!! Seriously, this spot is always a good time! They've got Instagram since I don't have anything to show you: instagram.com/juniorfilipino check it out!! And I'm so sorry Vancouverites.. this is in Montreal and not out here I keep telling them to branch out here!!!!! ANYWAY! If you're in Montreal, GO TO THIS.

    cocktails
    Gabriella F.

    The best dishes were the lechon kawali and garlic rice. The pork belly was so tasty, crispy and juicy! They also had an amazing seasonal eggplant dish. I thought the buto buto ribs were really not worth the price, barely any meat and overcooked. Overall the prices were higher than I expected but the flavors were definitely there.

    Pork belly. Amazing.

    Loved this place. Cool ambience, delicious food, great service, yummy cocktails! What's not to like. Get the

    Chicharron and calamansi mimosa
    Jennifer E.

    Everytime I visit a city, I look for a Filipino restaurant (I'm Filipino). I always try to find different spins on traditional Filipino dishes. I mean there's endless of different recipes for adobo. Anyways, upon arriving, we were greeted by two friendly faces and one of them asked where we would prefer to sit. I ordered the calamansi mimosa. I never thought of this and why haven't I? It was tart and sweet. For starters, we shared fresh chicharron. I loved it but the hubby wasn't impressed (he's not Filipino so whatever lol). For the main dish, I had the chicken and waffles and he had the longanisa breakfast. He said the longanisa was good but nothing special. My chicken and waffles was special. I went to college in Kentucky so I consider myself a fried chicken expert lol. They said it's Jollibee inspired but its more crunchy which I actually like. The coconut waffles was different but good. It definitely satisfied my Filipino food craving during our Montreal visit.

    Manila Sunrise cocktail
    Stephanie C.

    My friends and I came here for the Kamayan feast to celebrate a birthday, which did not disappoint at all! They waited for all the guests to arrive first before laying out the food set up, assuring everything would be hot and fresh. The feast consisted of fried lechon (pork belly), bbq ribs, fried chicken, langonisa, fried fish with veggies on a bed of rice, accompanied with various Filipino sauces! The food was delicious, packed with flavour and fried perfectly! We also go their Manila Sunrise cocktail, which was delicious and a must-try. The portions were huge and luckily, you can take home the rest! All in all, the portions are big, the food is great and the workers were really pleasant! Definitely would recommend this place, especially if you're a group!

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    La Republika - Hhhuu

    La Republika

    (25 reviews)

    Côte-des-Neiges

    The ambiance was pleasant and the food was delicious. However, the customer service was very poor…read moredue to the attitude displayed by one of the waitresses who took our order. She was quite unwelcoming and did not show a professional demeanor. I hope this brings attention to the management for awareness and improvement.

    The Good: Overall delicious food…read moreOpen kitchen Good service The Bad: Nothing really, perhaps lack of ambiance The skinny: Go for it, even for those not familiar with this cuisine I just read a large recent poll that Filipino Food was the near the bottom of favorite foods in the world. They must not have had my late mom's cooking or food at La Republika. Either way, they would've polled way way higher. Too many people mention Balut, the boiled duck embryo egg with baby feathers and dinuguan, the pork blood in vinegar with coconut milk with chitlins as perhaps among the most well-known gross out foods of the world. Even if they only knew pancit (noodle disk) and egg-roll cousin "lumpia" the world might be impressed.. However, most FIlipino restaurants in So. CAL and elsewhere are mostly turo-turo which means point-point for what you want in tired Filipino food, cafeteria style,steam tables. So La Republika was a breath of fresh air. There is patio seating as you enter. If you want to eat inside, like on a very cold winter's day, a rainy day, or a sweltering summer day, you might prefer to eat indoors. There are some tables as you walk inside with meh ambiance, and another nicer back room. It's not really an intimate, romantic place. But the complaints stop there. This is an open kitchen, so you can see if someone is doing something bad like some restaurants do behind closed doors, i.e. accidentally dropping then picking food from the floor and serving it...or spitting on the food of an impolite diner. Yes, it happens. But here, no worries because you can see everything happening. Better year, you can see your food being made to order. Service was prompt and courteous. When my super cute little nephew started in on the halo-halo (mixed preserved fruits, evaporated milk, crushed ice, and ice cream, the wait person nice instructed him and his mom, "It's better if you mix everything first...if you don't you only taste the crushed ice" We started off with the lumpia appetizer. It was good but simple.The 2-piece grilled chicken was excellent, with dark meat marinated and grilled, served with rice and sauteed zucchini. I loved the chicken wings appetizer, moist on the outside. Had it with a side of rice. French fries were excellent, as was the citric infused pancit with red bell peppers, cabbage, and radish in boiled rice noodles, then mixed with chicken broth. The food was not totally old school, but some modern improvements in the food was delicious. We shared the halo halo desert. Total cost was $55 before tip. Excellent place. I'd make this a permanent go to place if I lived here.

    Pinoy Pansitan - Turon

    Pinoy Pansitan

    (23 reviews)

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    Food taste is fair. Expected a more filipino tasting experience. We ordered pancit and we were able…read moreto consume it at the car and to our surprise, the cabbage tasted plastic! So we let it cool down and tried to heat it up and to our frustration, it tasted even worse and now plastic to rubber. It us now think if we really did eat real food. They have a combo meal where you get 2 dish, rice and a drink for 12$. No parking space. Tight table spacing

    Pinoy Pansitan is an exceptional restaurant. This place is a serious surprise in how good, fresh,…read moredelicious and downright awesome the experience is. If you haven't tried Filipino food realize it's unlike most anything Asian you will find. Lots of dishes revolve around pork and they also love their seafood and fish! Another difference is Filipinos love the condiment mixture of soya sauce and vinegar. For selection of menu offerings it was upon the recommendation of a good Yelper Charles that we try out the noodle dishes. I coerced the fellas I was with to give the sizzling sssig a go and it was the highlight of the night. Ssssig is a mixture or pork jowl and liver with other not as eaten pork bits chopped up into smaller bits and seasoned with lemon and spices. It's a delectable delight. The other dishes we sampled were the regular pancit bihon which had a mixture of fish cake vegetables and some tender lechon (grilled pig). The pancit was very solid also. The last dish we had was the palabok pancit. This is a seafood pancit (noodle)which is done differently depending on the chef. I've had it before very strong seafood gravy before (made by Filipino friends relatives) and this version was milder served here. It was good but not as amazing for me. The inside setting is very casual. Lots of Filipino families and others watching TV in Tagalog at the picnic type tables. Chowing down and enjoying a meal or snack. The inside decor is lots of wood. The restaurant is simple unpretentious. Don't come expecting much. The food is out of this world.

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    Tadhana

    (4 reviews)

    Westmount, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

    Went as a group for a friend's birthday and... we all ate too much…read more I've been here once last summer, with two other friends, and it was good then too but wasn't as good as this time. For those of you still on the fence, it is promising that this place is improving. This place is perfect to try if you've never had Filipino food before, some of the dishes are less traditional, some are more fusion. I appreciate the filipino accents in all the dishes. I wish there was a couple of dishes that include Bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) in a featured way and not watered down... Overall the menu will have something for everyone, fish, chicken, beef and pork all represented. On to the food: Ocotpus Kilawen: octopus is fresh, vinaigrette is tangay and lightly sweet, cherry tomatoes round out the dish, simple and satisfying. 8/10 Chicken Wings: coated with sticky sauce maybe honey? it's sweet and spicy, i think there's bit of fish sauce in there to balance it out, it's a nice touch. 8/10 Creamy Udon: creamy not too salty, a little spicy, nice dish. 8/10 Adobo beef short rib: comes with creamy polenta and fried broccoli, hearty dish. tasty but could use a bit more sauce. big portion. 8/10 Kare Kare rib eye steak: really the signature dish, beef cooked perfectly, nice Kare Kare sauce. Must try. 10/10 see you soon :D

    Wow. First time having elevated Filipino food in Montreal…read more In true Filipino fashion, we came as a big group and they accommodated us so well. We ordered almost every item on the menu and were so thrilled with the dishes we got. Although all dishes were a modern take on classics, I really enjoyed the experience and felt like I was back home. Vibe of the place is cool and service was great. I wasn't a huge fan of the cocktails (too sweet) but the food easily made up for that. I didn't take pictures of everything but remember that We shared : - Beef sisig - 5/5. This was my favourite of the night. - Adobo beef rib. 5/5 Also just amazing - octopus ... super fresh and tasty with the kalamansi twist - bone marrow arrow caldo... I didn't think I would like this but it was so yummy. 5/5 - pancit - a bit bland 3/5 - cod Laing - this is fish on a Smokey coconut vegetable. It was amazing 5/5!! Will definitely come back!

    Morena Restaurant - H. Rice with pork skewer & BBQ chicken

    Morena Restaurant

    (1 review)

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    This place is tiny, humble and seats max 20 people. They have 4 tables of 4 and 4 counter seats…read more You know it's legit when it's pretty much Filipinos coming to eat or do take out here. During the weekday lunch, the place was full and had a steady stream of takeout patrons. We got there early so we managed to snag a table. The kitchen staff double as wait staff so if you don't see anyone greeting you at the door, they're in the kitchen. Don't be shy to ring the bell to signal your presence! We asked the guy who took our order to recommend Filipino faves so he suggested the fried spring rolls called Lumpia Shanghai as an appetizer. Also popular was option H, rice and pork skewer and chicken BBQ and the Bulalo soup. We decided to order the three items to share and it was a perfect portion for lunch. We devoured the 8 spring rolls and asked for more dipping sauce cause it was so good! They are a bit oily but that's to be expected. Great flavor and filling inside. We absolutely loved how flavorful and wonderfully caramelized the pork skewer and chicken leg were. It came with a good portion of rice. You really need to try this plate! We loved the soup and how naturally beefy it tasted and had a good amount of veggies in it. We weren't keen on the two small pieces of corn on cob rounds as they were a bit mushy but otherwise delicious brothy soup. There were also big chunks of beef simmered till tender. I'd love to come back or do takeout next time!

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    Fiesta Pilipino

    (4 reviews)

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    I was not even aware there was a Pinoy/Filipino area in Montreal. Definitely a great surprise and…read morenow I have an awesome bakery for all my needs. Many of these items I grew up with having many friends from the Philippines. So hanging around their houses I was introduced to lots of Filipino food at family functions. Filipinos love to cook and they love to share their food! In the summers and for big events it was whole roasted pig (lechon), kare-kare (oxtail in peanut butter) , pancit (their version of mixed-fried noodles in many forms my favourite palabok), lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) even diniguan (pork blood stew). I could keep going on and on but I'm not here to go on forever about how fantastic their food is! For bakery items my faves were siopao buns (a Filipino version of the steamed Chinese char siu bao) and ensaymada - a very delicious sweet bun. Seriously people.....I was able to find a freaking amazing bakery that does two of my favourites. For siopao they have chicken and pork Asado. Fantastic for me to bring home and freeze and then bring them out and microwave for a minute to eat fresh and delicious! Their ensaymada are so light and fluffy and the butter and sugar coating is sinful. I did also see they also had some (Ube) purple yam filled desserts that I will have to try also. Filipinos are as crazy about their Ube as they are about halo-halo. Many other fantastic bakery items I picked up a dozen siopao and 4 sweet buns. Definitely I'll be back to sample other items. The siopao and ensaymada were both amazing. Salamat at sa iyo para sa mga mabuting pagkain ako dumating muli!

    I want to thank my Yelp friends for introducing me to Filipino cuisine last year. I want to make it…read morea point to be better acquainted over the next few years! My choice for this visit were some siopao buns (a Filipino version of the steamed Chinese char siu bao) and ensaymada (a soft sweet bun). For the siaopao buns I went with both chicken and pork types. For someone that is not acquainted to these siaopao buns, they're basically deluxe "Pizza Pockets". The filling inside is the real deal and so tasty! They also come with little sauces you can garnish your buns once they come out of the microwave and are split into two. I recommend the experience. I'd grab a few again when I'll find myself in the area! They're well priced as well.

    Junior - filipino - Updated May 2026

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