Across reviews, Daldongnae Korean BBQ is praised for high quality meats, a generous unlimited array of side dishes, and an authentic, convivial grilling experience served by attentive staff. Diners note a wide range of meats and a standout banchan lineup with favorites like cheese corn and kimchi; the overall meals are described as flavorful, filling, and good value for the price. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as cozy or lively, though busy nights can feel crowded and some guests report feeling rushed or facing a few service hiccups, including policy quirks like cannot split the bill on weekends. Some dishes draw mixed opinions, with a few items underperforming in tenderness or freshness, yet the overall consensus remains strongly positive with many vowing to return and to recommend to others. In short, Daldongnae offers a memorable, well rounded KBBQ experience with generous sides, dependable service, and a focus on sharing and customization, even as price and pace can be considerations for some diners.
Worst service we've ever experienced!
The employees didn't respond when we greeted them or even when they asked us questions, they simply turned away right after we answered.
We only asked for a banchan refill once, which seems completely reasonable, but they appeared annoyed & ignored us for the rest of the meal.
We finished eating in about an hour, & while I was still chewing, the server started clearing everything off the table without asking & then rushed us to pay, even though it was only 8 pm. We felt pressured to leave.
It's disappointing because we used to come here every month for Korean BBQ for the meat quality. It was one of our go to spots for gatherings & celebrations, but the service has consistently gone down each time we've visited.
Had a really great experience at Daldongnae Korean BBQ in Montreal. The quality of the meat definitely stood out compared to other Korean BBQ spots I've tried.
The service was also excellent. The staff were attentive, friendly, & quick to help without being overbearing, which made the whole dining experience smooth & enjoyable.
There's a minimum order of one meat per person.
Would definitely come back!
Mar 27, 2026
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We came here as last resort since the other bbq shops were full but we're surprised at how good this place is. This is like the staple of kbbq in canada, everyone knows this place.
We ordered 2 types of meat (1 pork, 1 beef) & it came with so many other side dishes & soup. The layout of the grill is so unique, with very delicious egg stew & cheese & corn. The soybean paste stew was also amazing as it paired well with the meats. They gave us a bit of lettuce but I wish they gave us more. Sauces were provided too.
Une très belle découverte. Nous sommes allés luncher sur semaine. Très peu de personnes, que 2 tables occupées. Accueil poli, aucun sentiment d'urgence mais toujours disponible pour répondre aux questions.
C'est un VRAI Korean BBQ, pas une imitation à volonté avec de la viande ordinaire. La viande est d'excellente qualité, les condiments variés, très gouteux & servis à volonté. & le personnel est vraiment coréen.
Un MUST !
Nov 18, 2025
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Recommended to go for Daldongnae Korean BBQ with at least two people if you are up for the Table BBQ due to minimum of 2 servings of meat or vegan set. Great service. Good food. Cook by yourself. Free sides.
Expérience décevante pour un Korean BBQ que je considère overrated.
Le service était lent & manquait clairement d'attention - j'avais même l'impression de déranger le personnel à chaque demande, ce qui gâche l'ambiance & l'expérience client.
De plus, le rapport qualité-quantité-prix n'est pas au rendez-vous : les portions sont limitées par rapport au prix demandé, ce qui donne l'impression de payer beaucoup pour très peu.
En résumé : ambiance moyenne, service peu accueillant & prix trop élevés pour ce que l'on reçoit. Définitivement pas à la hauteur de sa réputation.
Very authentic Korean bbq in Montreal. Good spread of side dishes & meat options. Staff were kind but very busy, could've used a few more people or better system. Highly recommend!
We ordered the Pork Belly & the Beef Tenderloi for the meat & the beef bimbimbap to share. The bbq comes with egg, kimchi, garlic slices, & cheese corn. (Remember: you can only refill egg & cheese corn when you still have meat on the grill) For the pork, it comes with three thick slices, very delicious! However, beef tenderloin was ok… it was very chewy & it gets burnt pretty quickly. It didn't have much flavour too. It's not as tender as it describes on the online menue, & I don't really recommend the beef tenderloin. The bimbimbap was really good, the portion was perfect for two people. Highly recommended!
P.S. when we were eating, there was a line up. I understand that they've been waiting for a long time, but the servers kept asking whether we are done eating & whether they should take the plates, even when there were still bimbimbap in the bowl. It was quite disturbing because they already told us that we get a maximum of two hours dining time which we were aware. Overall we just felt rushed.
Oct 4, 2025
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Compared to similar bbq restaurants, it has the advantage of having à la carte menu even in the weekend (rather than all you can eat). But it is also a bit expensive ($30 for short rib?). The portions are perfectly enough, particularly because so many side dishes they being (which are very tasty).
The only negative point was the lack of salt & pepper at the table.
It has become a tradition when I'm in Montreal for work myself & a coworker end up at this location every year, & every year we introduce new people to Korean BBQ from this place. It's fantastic along with the location in Mississauga.
Great place to eat at with unlimited side dishes like kimchi, eggs, corn cheese, fermented bean sprouts, fermented cucumber, glass noodles, mash potatoes, soup... We ordered meats & veggies to gril on the BBQ & came out of the restaurant overstuffed & happy. Price is reasonable & the food's amazing 😍
My favourite Korean BBQ.
Service always amazing (even when tremendous flow of customers).
Side dishes always delicious.
Atmosphere always lovely.
Prices extremely fair
What are you still waiting for? Go ahead & book a table!!!
Sep 3, 2025
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One of the best Korean BBQ in town. Located right downtown Montreal, which is accessible through metro Guy Concordia. The meat cuts are very fresh. There are different variety of beef cuts that you can order. The side dishes are unlimited & can be reordered. I love rolling the meat within the the lettuce leaves & dipp it in the sauce, their sauce tastes good too! You can also order chicken, pork or seafood, but mind you theif beef cuts are the best!
It was ok. Been to locations in the GTA & lived in Korea for 5 years. Given 2 lettuce leaves to wrap meat with 3 people at the table. Come on. Given 3-4 leaves per refill. I know the refills are unlimited but it sucks having to keep asking for more. Serious BBQ fans know what I'm talking about. Garlic given was also weak. Had to ask for more multiple times. It did hit the spot but the service was weak. Wouldn't go back.
I've eaten at many other Korean BBQ spots but this one is, & has always been, my absolute favorite. They do all the things right. The burners btw are searing hot which is great for the perfect grill. The service is attentive & kind. The kimchi stew & seafood pancake are totally worth it!
The beef intestines? Life-changing. Crispy outside, creamy inside (probably filled with liver), cooked to perfection. I legit got emotional - because I knew I could never recreate this at home.
The cast iron grill setup was brilliant: meat in the center, egg cooking on one side, cheesy corn melting on the other - every bite paired with warmth & richness.
But honestly? The other meats, like the beef we ordered, were kind of disappointing. After tasting those intestines, I didn't even care. From now on, I'm only coming back here for that. That's the real star. 🫠
I have been here a few times now. I am not Korean though I went with Korean friends - got their stamp of approval, best Korean bbq in montreal! Been in groups of 6 to 12 & each time they very kindly accommodated us. One of my favorite restaurants to go to in the city. Of course, it is not vegetarian friendly but that is to be expected.
