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Hwang Kum

Authentic Korean flavors and interactive tabletop BBQ await at this local staple.

Monkland Village
4.6$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 6 pm
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Hwang Kum delivers an authentic Korean culinary experience characterized by the interactive preparation of tabletop barbecue. Guests utilize integrated grills to sear marinated meats and fresh vegetables, ensuring a customized level of char and tenderness for every bite. The menu features an extensive array of traditional side dishes, known as banchan, which provide a diverse spectrum of fermented, pickled, and seasoned flavors. Every dish emphasizes bold profiles, utilizing essential staples such as gochujang, sesame oil, and garlic to maintain historical flavor integrity. This establishment prioritizes the communal aspect of Korean dining by focusing on shared platters and robust, hearty portions. The atmosphere remains centered on the functional preparation of food, allowing the quality of the ingredients and the specific techniques of traditional Korean seasoning to remain the primary focus of the experience.

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76%
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Reviews for Hwang Kum

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (300+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
76%
4★
12%
3★
4%
2★
7%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Hwang Kum is widely celebrated for serving authentic, comforting Korean cuisine that feels like home cooking. The standout item is consistently described as the best seafood pancake in the city, though the entire menu, including beef ribs, bulgogi, and various noodle dishes, receives high praise for freshness and flavor. While the restaurant offers a fantastic and welcoming experience with courteous service, it is a very small, family-run establishment where space is limited. Potential visitors should note that seating is tight, lineups are common, and it is advisable to check operating hours in advance since they can be irregular.
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It’s a humble spot with exceptional food. I’m a vegetarian but was with non-veg & we ate to our hearts desires. They were accommodating & made the seafood pancake without seafood & it was so delicious.
They start you with tea as you sit with continuous refills. It’s a small space maybe 12 tables or so & one wait staff arrive early order first otherwise it gets busy but you sympathize because everyone came practically at opening. We were three table & witchin 10 minutes they were packed all proper signs of being in the right place!

Oct 7, 2023
on Google

One of the best Korean pancakes in town. Really recommend. The price is a bit higher than average Korean restaurant. The large soup/ stew is good for two people with just the right amount of food. The side dishes are tasty, especially the cucumber 🥒.

Sep 29, 2023
on Google

Nice to have samgyetang in Montreal. Ginseng chicken soup is a signature dish of Korean. Not every restaurant has such ingredients. Here is a good place

Sep 22, 2023
on Google

So delicious! I love this place.

Sep 17, 2023
on Google
Logan
17 Reviews
3.0

I like this restaurant but hadn't been here n a few years so I was happy to see it still survived in an arae of Montreal that has seen happier days. This is not a place you sit & linger, you order eat & rush out...so my ratings are based on that style of restaurant.

The prices are more than reasonable for the quality & quantity of food served.

The room is literally unchanged & the menu from what I recall was a similar.

I am a fan of asian food buthave had resrvations about Korean food without really knowing why.

But one thing for sure is you want a seafood omlette/crepe this is the place. Nowhere else in Montreal is t as tasty or crunchy.

I also ordered the mandu which were acceptable & the korean version of a sushi roll that was also acceptable.

Service was good but rushed

Jul 8, 2015
Foodie
5 Reviews
4.0

C'est une endroit formidable pour de la nourriture coréenne. S'en est un référence sur l'ile métropolitaine. Leur Galbi est excellent, le dolso bibimbap aussi. Le point négatif, c'est l'achalandage successive à tout moment, il y a toujours une file & le temps d'attente varie toujours entre 15 & 45 minutes. Parfois on se fait dépasser par des groupes qui ont l'air d'être privilégié par les employés. Cela est extrêmement frustrant, mais on ne peut rien y faire.

Apr 11, 2014
Foodie
5 Reviews
4.0

If i crave Korean food while in Montreal, Hwang-Kum is my one & only place, with no other contending equal. Homey ambiance, authentic cuisine, down-to-earth service, what a find! The only downside is that it has unpredictable vacation schedules!!! It has happened to me numerous times to show up only to find a hand written sign on the door advising that the restaurant is closed... I can certainly sympathize as it is a family-owned restaurant after all, & vacations are well deserved! But selfishly, i wish it was always open, & could take reservations!

Mar 14, 2014
Foodie
1 Review
5.0

I love this place, it is tiny & fills up fast, so be there when it opens (but check their hours cause they're not open every day). I have very little experience with Korean food so I can't tell you if it's authentic but it is definitely delicious! I think it is best if you go with several people & share because everything is great & it's fun to try the different dishes. Get the seafood pancake, it's AMAZING but you need at least 3 people to help you eat it because it is so large & fried. The wait staff is very friendly (but busy) however we never had to wait long for anything. They serve this really great corn & barley tea & the waitress was super nice when we asked what it was & what kind of hot sauce they used (so we could buy both of them at the korean grocery store down the street). If you're up for a culinary adventure, I definitely recommend Hwang-Kum!

Nov 24, 2013
Foodie
1 Review
5.0

Took my dad here for lunch since he never had Korean before. He left feeling very satisified. Said that the food was like a home cooked meal & he would definitly eat there again. He is a hard guy to please. He ordered the lunch special spicy chicken & I had my usual bi-bim-bap. We love the kim-chee they serve at the beginning. Have been there so many times already, there is nothing to complain about.

Apr 1, 2013
Bison Stew
9 Reviews
3.5

Good stuff, I haven't been to a lot of Korean restos in the city but this one was up there. Fresh ingredients, great taste. Beef Bulgogi was perfectly done, the other chicken dish we tried (I forget the name) was a bit too sweet.

Mar 29, 2013