Hwang Kum propose une expérience culinaire coréenne authentique, marquée par la préparation interactive de grillades directement à table. Les convives utilisent des grils intégrés pour saisir des viandes marinées et des légumes frais, garantissant un niveau de cuisson personnalisé pour chaque portion. Le menu met en avant une large sélection d'accompagnements traditionnels, nommés banchan, offrant une riche variété de saveurs fermentées, marinées et assaisonnées. Chaque plat privilégie des profils gustatifs intenses, utilisant des ingrédients essentiels comme le gochujang, l'huile de sésame et l'ail pour préserver l'intégrité des recettes historiques. Cet établissement souligne l'aspect convivial de la cuisine coréenne en se concentrant sur des plats à partager et des portions généreuses. L'ambiance reste axée sur la préparation fonctionnelle des mets, permettant à la qualité des produits et aux techniques de cuisson traditionnelles de demeurer au centre de l'expérience.
Hwang Kum est reconnu pour son authentique cuisine coréenne, sa crêpe aux fruits de mer étant régulièrement saluée comme la meilleure en ville grâce à sa texture et sa saveur remarquables. Bien que ce petit établissement familial soit apprécié pour ses plats délicieux comme les côtes de bœuf, le bibimbap et diverses nouilles, les visiteurs doivent se préparer à d'éventuelles files d'attente et vérifier les horaires d'ouverture irréguliers avant de s'y rendre. Malgré la taille restreinte du local, la qualité des mets frais et savoureux en fait une adresse incontournable pour ceux qui arrivent suffisamment tôt pour obtenir une place.
The pancake is delicious, but the special spicy chicken is too salty for us, though the portion size is generous. The cabbage in the cold noodles tastes bitter. Additionally, there is basically no service. We asked for more water several times, but it never came, so we ended up leaving & buying water elsewhere.
Their pajeon is simply the best you will find in Montreal. Note that you can't trust the opening hours here as the owners tend to close without notice. I would highly recommend you call in advance.
5 juin 2024
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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.
I just had the most amazing Korean meal of my life. Normally I am very into salty / spicey foods so the sweeter Korean notes on Korean cuisine was always just ok to me - but I had always guessed that the cuisine of a massive place like Korea can be more than that. This place just proved it! It was recommended by an airbnb host who is Korean who said it's her fav place in Montreal & very authentic. From the outside we originally couldn't tell it was open since they have two doors & you can't see the light from outside. & sooo glad we came - I am stuffed now, the flavours were complex & intense, everything perfectly salted. I loved everything from the bean sprouts in the small plates (addictive, HYPER flavorful), to the seafood pancake & Chicken w Gingseng soup /porridge, to the peach flavoured makgeolli served in the wide metal bowl (750ml bottle - enough for two people). Even the complimentary barley tea feels tastefully made (very soft & subtle flavour, no bitterness & not much sweetness - just very refreshing). My mom is a massive Korean food fan so naturally she loved it as well. + Relaxed vibe & friendly, efficient service. & even the music was right 🥲😭 (today they were playing Melody Gardot & Norah Jones)
[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.
