Many reviews describe Hoshi BBQ coréen as a busy all you can eat spot with a wide range of Korean barbecue and sushi, offering fast service and a lively, family friendly vibe, and several readers praise the variety, freshness of sushi, and value during lunch or all you can eat meals. However, experiences vary: some guests encounter long waits when no tables are available indoors, variable service from staff, and smoky dining rooms with ventilation that could be better. Others note inconsistent meat options, grills that are not very hot, and dishes that can be overly salty or not as fresh as hoped, along with occasional app or QR ordering quirks and portions that feel smaller than expected. Overall impressions range from highly positive for quality and pace to mixed or tepid for consistency and value, depending on visit time and group size.
The food was delicious! I loved the variety of sushi options, all the different types of meat to cook, & all the different tempura options. Would highly recommend & definitely going to be back!
I don't get why the reviews are so great. The kbbq is average & the sushi are average. I would prefer that they specialized in 1 of the 2 types of cuisine & made it well.
If you have ever been to a real kbbq (in Montreal or even South Korea), you won't like it here. The menu doesn't have pork belly (samgyeopsal), japchae, sesame oil with salt, pickled onions, corn cheese, kimchi jigae, etc. It's not even close to a real kbbq experience. You should go to Mon Ami kbbq on St-Jean!
For the sushi part, it's fine but mot great. Plus they don't have sashimis on the menu which was, to us, very disappointing for an all-you-can-eat sushi. Matsuno on St-Jean is so so much better!
Also, the kitchen closed at 21h30 on a Saturday night... that's too early.
This place is okay. The workers are sweet funny & honest. If you dont have a reservation you are left waiting for quite a while. There is no where to wait or to sit except outside. Thank god they call you to come back in once a table is ready.
The food was okay. They have lots of sushi options which i like but we came for the barbecue & theres not many meat options. A downside for me was the grill, it was not hot at all our meats took a while to cook & the marinade was nothing to rave about. Our orders came out quite fast but quite funnily too. On the app it said 3-4 pcs so we ordered one each & we ended up getting one piece each item we ordered which was strange the dishes came out as if they were half eaten by another table. Also for a grill the ventilation was really horrible. I felt like i was getting full just from inhaling all the smoke in there.
Went again yesterday a Monday, was bad… servers were cold didnt care much , food was horrible the meat didnt feel fresh at all. The sushi was falling apart.. not worth the price of a AYCE
Went for lunch & it was very good. There was a good selections of items, Sushi, fried foods, meat on skewers, raw meats etc. Lots of fun cooking your own food, it's a different experience. Great atmosphere & Friendly staff. 8.8/10
Pros:
A) Korean, Japanese & Chinese style cuisine which is nice.
B) The manager & servers were attentive & well trained.
C) The food was alright & okay Sushi's were good & so were the meats.
Cons:
A) The Bathrooms need better attention & renovations.
B) The front area needs a better attention as well.
C) They have WiFi & it's locked so if you need to order. If you need to order via WiFi How?
D) You only use your phone to order other places have iPads & touchscreens or paper menu etc.
E) The lighting & ventilation can be better as well from my perspective.
Conclusion:
Been here 3x & I am just not a fan of this style of concept. It used to be an improvement 2-3 years ago now It changed & now I am indifferent on this establishment.
God Bless! Thanks be to God!
Christus 🥇. Ave Christus Rex 👑
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Très bonne sélection d ingrédient, les viandes sont de bonne qualité. Le Kim chi est correct mais la souoe aigre piquante est décevante. Le staff est très courtois & serviable.
Les sushis sont excellents & les crevettes tempura sont parfaite.
For a'all you can eat' restaurant, I was expecting alot more than this & I've been to many of those. I feel let down, because they have the least food option & the sushis were just 😐... Let's just say they were sitting in the fridge for too long since the rice was dry. The service was good tho & the place sure looks nice, but seems like they dont have no airing system/fans so it is smoky in there & you will come out smelling like food. Sadly first & last time for us.
Hoshi Korean bbq & sushi is our go to spot with the kids. Totally worth it at lunch time. My son loves Korean bbq & my girls are all about sushi so it's the perfect combination for our family. The older waiter is always kind & welcoming. Great place for a family meal!
I find myself at Hoshi almost every month-sometimes even more often depending on the craving. It's easily one of my go-to spots for Korean BBQ, especially when I'm with friends. We've never had issues walking in as a small group, but if you're going with more than four people, definitely reserve ahead since you'll need multiple booths.
Let me tell you, the service here is insanely fast. Once you place your order (which is done through your phone after scanning their QR code), the dishes start coming out almost immediately. It's honestly the quickest service I've experienced at any restaurant.
They used to have separate lunch & dinner menus, but now it seems everything is available all day-which is a win in my book. The menu is loaded with options, & they've even expanded it over time. Between the Korean BBQ, sushi, & skewers, you're getting a great variety. Most places would charge extra for skewers & other add-ons, but not here.
We come so often that the staff recognizes us as regulars, & they always treat us with top-notch service.
Out of 10, I would give a 5. Average. I have been to many many all you can eats in my life. This one was very disappointing. The food was too salty, the lettuce was soft & old. The food overall was not fresh. The website app was lacking. No garlic & barely any choices of sides( I was there for launch but still!). The rice was hard & not edible. The meat was all tangled which made it hard to cook. Sushi was okay. For 30 dollars there are millions of better options out there. The employees though were quick & efficient.
