Overall, Ici Restaurant Coréen comes across as a tiny, cozy spot with a whimsical vibe where friendly service shines even when busy. Dishes like spicy beef and spicy fishcake kimbap, bulgogi, kimchi, and a range of kimbap and tteokbokki are praised for fresh flavors and generous portions at affordable prices, with snow crab kimbap becoming a favorite for some. A handy order screen with photos helps customize orders and minimize ingredient guesswork. The space is very small, with only two tables, which adds to the charm but can limit dine-in options and there is no bathroom inside. The atmosphere, decor, and mom-and-pop feel contribute to a comforting, nostalgic mood that makes this a go-to for Korean comfort food in Montreal, though a few experiences note some dishes falling short of expectations, particularly the Korean fried chicken which sometimes seemed like a side rather than a main, and portions that felt small.
Such a cozy atmosphere!
If you love authentic Korean food be sure to try this place!
I had their rose tteokbboki & regular Kimbap.
It was sweet & spicy exactly what I was craving! Kimbap was so fresh & perfectly balanced !
A real gem ❤?
An absolute gem ! The place is small but very cozy with a whole library of books & guides. You order yourself on a screen & there's a picture for almost all the food items in case you're not familiar with what is on the menu. Lots of choices (I'm a vegetarian & I was very satisfied with the variety !!). I ordered the tteokbokki & two different flavors of samgak kimbap & it was delicious ! The service is quick & friendly & I will definitely be stopping by again when im in the area :)
Very good food & fresh made to order!
Unfortunately very small but cute seating area & no water offered.
Love: jeyuk (spicy pork) & the kids loved the triangle kimbap
With a 4.9 rating on Uber Eats, & over 260 reviews, this had to be amazing, right? Right? Oh.....not at all. It was... barely edible.
So I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken. I mean, the best fried chicken in the world at a place with this kind of rating has to hit hard. For $26 I got what can only be seen as a side order. The box was so small that I was looking for the rest of it. It was glorified General Tao Chicken, that's all. It was nowhere near Korean Fried Chicken. Small bites of white mean with a batter akin to what you see at a Chinese restaurant, & a similar sauce. Such a dissapointment. Luckily my cousin & I ordered a Tuna Kimbap to share, but it seemed they took the tuna straight out of the can & into a poorly constructed sushi roll. Dry, & the one tiny soy sauce packet was insufficient to deliver any moisture or flavor.
Nothing about this would tempt me to try again. I'm really curious as to how it accrued such a positive rating. Now I'm just said I spent the money, sad I wasted the calories & & I'm still craving REAL Korean friend chicken.
A mom & pop dining. Authentic Korean kimbap. So many flavor combinations & they can adjust it the kimbap for substitutions. Good spot when you're traveling & need Korean food ASAP
May 10, 2025
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A hidden gem I found while walking in Concordia! The food is so good, very easy to take order in there, will definitely go back! ♥? I recommend to try the kimbap, you won't regret it!
Small might mighty korean restaurant,
with some of the best bulgogi kimbap & tteoboki I've had in Montreal so far! There's only 2 tables to sit at, so keep that in mind, but the food is definitely worth it!
Ambiance hyper cozy! Les employées qui sont aussi les propriétaires je crois🤔 sont super serviable, vraiment gentil & attentif! La nourriture! Elle est tellement bonne, vraiment délicieuse! Plusieurs choix de kimbap sont aussi disponibles!
It's a hidden gem~ I am Korean living in Montreal & the food here reminds me of my time in Korea with with some modern style & Japanese fusion~ we tried the rose tteokboki, udon, tuna kimbap, yubuchobap, takoyaki, & kimchi! The two of us finish every last bite, it was so good & fresh. I really enjoy the cozy ambiance with the cute decorations, books & Korean pop music. I would highly recommend to come try it~ my favourite was the pork yubuchobap. Yuzu ade was so amazing too✨ I just wish there was more seating! ☺️
Jan 7, 2025
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i had the spicy chicken kimbap & it was sooo delicious :) i felt bad because i didn't see an option for tips in the screen where i ordered & i didn't have any cash on me, but i will be back soon for sure !! so many different food & drinks to try in the menu
Very cute & cozy place! We ordered the kimbap & the wrapped tofu bean curd. It was delicious! We enjoyed it a lot. We will be back to try their tteokbokki soon 🤤
