Hwang Kum est décrit comme un endroit cosy et fantastique, apprécié pour son atmosphère intime et son caractère familial, souvent fréquenté en famille et entre amis. Les plats phares tels que le jokbal, les pajeon variés et les nouilles sont régulièrement salués pour leur fraîcheur et leurs saveurs distinctes, avec des accompagnements savoureux. Le pajeon de fruits de mer est fréquemment considéré comme le meilleur de la ville, souvent accompagné d une sauce qui le sublime, tandis que des plats comme le bulgogi et le samgyetang ou le tteokbokki reçoivent aussi d excellentes critiques. La soupe aux os de porc, lorsqu elle est commandée en grande portion, est décrite comme généreuse et copieuse. Une impression plus mitigée concerne des pommes de terre d une texture inhabituelle dans un plat, et quelques avis soulignent ce restaurant comme un peu cher, mais le niveau de qualité justifie le coût pour beaucoup. Les clients signalent aussi une petite salle, parfois occupée et suivie d une file d attente, ainsi que des heures d ouverture qui changent parfois; le service est généralement perçu comme amical et rapide. Dans l ensemble, Hwang Kum est cité comme l une des meilleures cuisines coréennes de Montréal et les retours recommandent fortement d essayer.
My father first took me to this cosy, fantastic spot about 10 years ago, & I've often returned with my daughter, friends, over the years. Really like the jokbal (something you don't make at home), all the pajeon options, & the various noodle dishes are always yummy. Plus tasty sides. All food is prepped fresh, with distinct flavours & textures. Street parking not too difficult. Anticipate a line up. Recommend highly.
If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. I will start with negatives. This is a small family restaurant, this means the family might decide to take a day off when it is supposed to be opened. It is opened only during very limited hours. It is located on Sherbrook street meaning you will have a fun time trying to find a parking place. I already mentioned the restaurant being small, so there is often a line of people waiting for a table. However if you overcome all the obstacles above you will find arguably the best Korean restaurant in Greater Montreal, definitely one of the best. In fact it was voted #1 Montreal Korean restaurant several years in a row. I suspect its limited opening hours are the only reason it is not number one anymore. As other reviewers mentioned, if you do not order pajeon (seafood rice-based pizza) you wasted you time & money. It is definitely the best I have ever tried. Other dishes to go for: BBQ chicken (hot, but very tasty) & bulgogi (just the meat, not the whole dish). I tried almost all of their dishes & have yet to find anything bad, or bland. All the orders come with plenty of side dishes. I mean plenty even by Korean restaurant standards. So do not try to go there on Friday evening & do not forget to order panjeon - unless you have seafood allergies. Otherwise highly recommended.
[Update 2024-04-27] still very good for their seafood pancakes. BEWARE, this place is super popular & you might have to wait during busy days & hours. The BEST place for seafood pancake (haemul pajeon) in the city : super crispy, filling, big seafood pieces. Authentic korean food & the staff is super friendly. Side dishes are offered with your meal (kimchi, radish kimchi, bean sprout, potatoes, cucumbers). They are only open at night for supper & please call in advance or check their Facebook page, because they sometimes close without warning.
Very cute restaurant with a very unique decor & ambience. Many varieties of side dishes, food was good (many soup/stew & cold noodle options!), & service was excellent!
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 🥒.
29 sept. 2023
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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!
