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    La Republika

    4.0 (25 reviews)

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Hhhuu

    Very bad service, it seems the servers are not very happy when ur ordering. If you are in restaurant business and u put a certain food in Menu then you should have enough for the day. It's only lunch and you don't have it anymore? Chicken Inasal was over cooked, burnt and VERY DRY! No Ice Cream in Halo Halo and yet she still charged full price for it. When a customer complains, at least make it be apologetic enough that you didn't give good enough service... Not at all! Lower than negative restaurant service.

    Lapu lapu boodle fight
    Lawrie S.

    A small restaurant that's tucked inside a semi basement and very easily missed. Don't let that deter you because the service, the food and the presentation do not reflect your initial impression. If you go as a group, I highly recommend their boodle fight meals. They come with your choice of seafood, meat or a mix depending on your choice. The presentation is really unlike any other restaurant I've been to! Both meat and seafood dishes were really great! It's recommended for two people and it's a fair portion and fills you up since it comes with a lot of rice. You could also add a side to share if you wanted. I recommend the sisig which has chicken liver, making us hesitant to choose it at first but we weren't disappointed! We also enjoyed the sangria which they make in house and comes in a 1L mason jar, super refreshing on a hot summer day!

    Lapu-Lapu feast...
    Stefanie K.

    It's Resto Friday again, yay!!! We are literally skipping the dishes, but with Uber . We Decided to look up best Uber Eats and this restaurant came up. We ordered the Lapu-Lapu feast which consisted of Grilled seabass, Grilled shrimps, salmon ceviche and calamari...Oh my yuuuum that was a quite the feast . We also ordered a side ordered of Grilled Seabass, everything was so flavorful, fresh absolutely delicious. A must try!!!

    Squid salad!!
    Hero B.

    If your visiting Montreal. Try to locate this Filipino Restaurant. Highly Recommend!!

    Jayriopta P.

    well support Local Filipino Restaurent that all we about love ther sisig and Crispy porkbelly and the porkbbq ... go try this place if u into discovering new stuff ...

    Shahanaz B.

    A tiny little gem in Côte Des Neiges area, where we got invited for a boodle fight. The service is very efficient and friendly. In my head, the boodle fight is table setup for people to eat together from a plate (consisting banana leaf). But in this restaurant the boodle fight is shared by two people. Since, I am a pescatarian, I shared a seafood/fish platter with my sister. And my friends shared meat platter. In my platter, there were a full sea bass grilled, shrimps, fried calamari, salmon sashimi, with zucchini, coleslaw salad, tomato/onion salsa, and rice. All I can tell you... it was OMG!!! Every single item on my platter was so flavorful and delicious. Did I mention the presentation of each platter was extremely stunning... then it was fun to dig in to make a mess, because it made my mouth and belly very happy. Each platter is 50$, so it comes to 25$ person which is 100% worth it! Highly recommended!

    Mayer T.

    C'est bon & délicieux. This was a nice surprise to find in the Côté de Neige area of Montréal. If you want a blast into a Filipino past with a cleaner modernized twist, visité ici! This first experience invited us in with an open patio and doors to la rue complete with modern tunes. We ordered the Lumpiang Shanghai (1 order is 6 pieces), Sisig Tacos (1 order is 2 tacos), Garlic Fried Rice, BBQ pork on a stick, Lechon Kawali, Lèche Flan and a fried Halo Halo. The Lumpia known as Filipino Spring Roll seems hand rolled and tasted good with the accompanying sauce. Sisig tacos tasted clean and made a traditionally messy food easy to eat with your hands - remember to squeeze that lime & lemon on! Best of all, it wasn't spicy which traditionally it is. The garlic fried rice could use a little more frying to create the dark brown crispy bits known as " fond " and more fried garlic but was still tasty, why wouldn't it be when it's covered in margarine. Pairs well with the not too sweet but well seasoned BBQ pork - my only ask would be more of the char on each stick. The carrot and reddish relish helps cut the fat yet, needs more of a punch of sour! The Lechon Kawali was great and clean and light even though it's deep fried pork complete with the crunchy rinds - have it with the vinegar with chili to cut through the fat and the soy vinegar to bump up the flavour! My favourite dish, the Pancit Palabok seafood noodle dish surprised and delighted me because they used crispy fried rice noodles rather than traditional boiled noodles which solves the traditionally over soggy nature of this dish - you will need to pour the seafood annatto sauce over the crispy noodles. For dessert the fried halo halo was a banana coconut jam turron (banana & coconut spring roll) with ice cream and a sweet ube purée underneath served with a slice of flan instead of the traditional shaved ice version that ends up more like a bubble tea. Their lèche flan was good but don't expect the super creamy variety - their interpretation is more spongy but everything was balanced. Time will tell if this place continues to produce consistent quality and tasty good in a friendly, clean and inviting atmosphere. I hope it does. This is not a fast food place, expect to be seated and take your time getting and eating the food, it takes time to make good food - Bon Appétit!

    Kun M.

    Interesting, cozy and sympathic restaurant. This is my first time eating in a filipino restaurant and had no clues nor expectations. My friend ordered a grilled chicken and it tasted like home to me, which is a great thing (i'm cambodian and my parent makes really good bbq food). I ordered a dried noodle with seafood (it reminded me of vietnamese's nid d'oiseau/bird nest). It comes with a special sauce that you pour into your bowl. It was interesting too.

    Kamayan meal for 2
    Carin R.

    Friday nite boodle fight @restaurant_la_republika and we thought we wouldn't be able to finish it + room for desert w the fried halo halo. The food was flavourful, the ambiance was cozy (it's a tiny little spot) but the dessert left a little to be desired. I think the original Halo Halo would have been more my thing!

    Lumpiang
    Jennifer M.

    The food was good, especially the lumpiang and the eggplant salad, but the grilled squid was underwhelming because it lacked seasoning (which I haven't experienced before at a Filipino restaurant). However, I would like to try the boodle fight because it seemed like most people were ordering that and it may be a better choice. The service was really slow, and it was extremely hot the day we visited, with no air conditioner. There were some fans but it seemed like certain clients had turned them to relieve themselves. I was disappointed, to be honest, and so was my companion.

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    Good (okay) food but service is suppperrrr slow.Foods that we ordered did not came in all together.

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    I love how cute this little space is! Cozy and feel at home. I love the chicken inasal paired with rice and veggies.

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    Junior - Brussel sprouts

    Junior

    3.8(121 reviews)
    4.8 kmSud-Ouest
    $$

    I was looking for a good Filipino spot, and multiple times on Yelp I came across this restaurant as…read morea go to spot for good Filipino food. This place did not disappoint! The food was amazing, and the restaurant took classic Filipino dishes, added some twists of their own to make it fancier, but the taste of each dish was amazing! The waitress was kind to explain parts of the menu to help understand some of the dishes. The Lechon (pork belly) was one of the best I had! I love how the outside is crunchy and there was plenty of juicy meat on the interior. 10/10 The buto buto was a first for me, I loved the ribs because of the sauce combined with the toppings of herbs and fruit was delicious and paired very nicely! The meat on the ribs came right off and were cooked nicely. 9/10 Overall, definitely recommend coming to this spot if you want to try other Asian cuisines during your stay in Montreal!

    My boyfriend and I were so happy to find a Filipino restaurant during our stay in Montreal! Junior…read moreis not like any other Filipino restaurant we've been to. The ambiance is comforting and tastefully decorated with different elements of Filipino culture. It's also very clean and the service is excellent. The waitress asked if it was our first time at Junior and explained the menu. The bistek onglet was a 5 out of 5! It's not like the traditional dish but I love how they added their own flavors and creativity, such as the chimichurri and a bit of sourness to the sauce. The beef just melts in your mouth! They added uniqueness to each dish on their menu and it works in their favor. Overall, if you're looking for delicious, elegant Filipino food, this is the place for you. Highly recommend!

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    Junior - Cocktail. Can't remember the name but oh, it was good.

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    Cocktail. Can't remember the name but oh, it was good.

    Pinoy Pansitan - Turon

    Pinoy Pansitan

    4.2(23 reviews)
    0.9 kmCôte-des-Neiges
    $$

    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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    Pinoy Pansitan - Inside

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    Pinoy Pansitan - Pancit

    Pancit

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    Tadhana - Cornish hen Inasal

    Tadhana

    4.5(4 reviews)
    3.1 kmWestmount, 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!

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    Tadhana - Yes, that's young Manny Pacquiao.

    Yes, that's young Manny Pacquiao.

    Tadhana - APPETIZER. Radish, burnt coconut, pistachios and maple syrup

    APPETIZER. Radish, burnt coconut, pistachios and maple syrup

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

    Morena Restaurant

    5.0(1 review)
    1.0 kmCôte-des-Neiges

    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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    Morena Restaurant - Super yummy Lumpia Shanghai with sweet chili dipping sauce

    Super yummy Lumpia Shanghai with sweet chili dipping sauce

    Morena Restaurant - Menu prices Dec 2023

    Menu prices Dec 2023

    Morena Restaurant - Menu prices Dec 2023

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    Menu prices Dec 2023

    Fiesta Pilipino - Exterior July 2015

    Fiesta Pilipino

    3.8(4 reviews)
    0.9 kmCôte-des-Neiges
    $

    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.

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    Fiesta Pilipino - Chicken and pork Asado siopao- bottom ensaymada - delicious sweet buns

    Chicken and pork Asado siopao- bottom ensaymada - delicious sweet buns

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    Fiesta Pilipino - Wonderful prepared foods

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