Itaewon MTL is praised for authentic Korean cuisine with generous portions and reasonable prices, delivering favorites like tteokbokki, bulgogi, bibimbap, japchae, and seafood pancakes, plus a standout fried chicken. The ambience is described as warm, welcoming, and cozy, with a stylish yet comfortable decor that suits families, couples, and groups, though the restaurant can get crowded at peak times. Service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, attentive, and efficient, with staff accommodating dietary needs and making guests feel at home. Most reviews note fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, with some dishes offering a milder spice level than expected or occasional saltiness, and a few mentions of wait times or being chilly inside. Takeout and dine-in experiences are both represented, and many diners express strong plans to return to try more items. Overall the consensus is that Itaewon MTL offers solid value, dependable Korean comfort food, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws repeat visits.
We went for a family dinner & this is easily our favorite Korean restaurant in Montreal after trying many others (check my other reviews). Itaewon has a warm, friendly, & welcoming atmosphere, & the place had a nice crowd. On top of that, we were lucky enough to find parking right in front on a cold January night.
The service was excellent from the moment we walked in. The non-alcoholic drinks added a fun summer vibe to the meal. Food-wise, everything was excellent. The tteokbokki with the sweet rose sauce is a must, the fried chicken was excellent, & the seafood pancake was one of my favorites. The tofu soup was a hit at the table, & while the japchae was sweeter than usual, it was a pleasant change. Portions are generous.
We will definitely be coming back & highly recommend!
I visited a Korean restaurant today called Itaewon. I ordered chicken coated in sweet & spicy Korean sauce with pork mandu. The chicken was tender, & the sauce tasted authentic, like being in Korea. The place is easy to reach by metro. I'd rate my experience 8 out of 10.
Ordered the premium tteokbokki & soy garlic fried chicken & loved both! I have a pretty low spice tolerance, & this is the first tteokbokki that had the perfect spice for me, it was really mild. Fried chicken was crispy & juicy, though the sauce was quite sweet & might not be for everyone. The pickles really helped balance it all together. Service was also quick & really welcoming! I'll definitely come back :)
We ordered the seafood pajeon, seafood soondubu, & yangnyum chicken. The food was good overall. The soup was flavorful, & the chicken had a nice sweet & spicy umami flavor that my husband really liked, though the sauce was a bit on the heavy, sweeter side, so it's something you can only enjoy a few pieces of.
Service was polite, but we felt a little rushed. They served the food & checked in once, but it felt like they wanted to turn the table quickly. We hadn't even been there for an hour.
I'd recommend going when it's not too busy so you can take your time & really enjoy the meal. I'd come back to try other dishes, maybe with a bigger group next time so we can share & sample more items.
I had ordered the yangnyum chicken & had it delivered to my house. I live far away from the restaurant & when it arrived, it wasn't really hot, but it was so delicious. I told myself that that I had to have it at the restaurant. Today at the restaurant, I was not disappointed. It was exceptional. I highly recommend it. The service was great as well.
Their fried chicken is to die for!!
Solid 10/10 ✨✨✨✨✨
Fries 10/10 ✨✨✨✨✨(just like Costco fries)
Best Korean fried chicken in Montreal! (2025)
Perfect crispy outside, super juicy chicken meat inside. Taste is also wonderful, light weight just so well proportionally balanced. 👏🏻 A special Shoutouts to their attention to detail! Onions slices on top was super thin, & the touch of seasoning on top of the fried chicken elevates the flavor & gives a well finished touch. Chunky fried chicken & also delicately seasoned. Wow!
( I did not like the Creamy onion sauce though, it was too sweet, I personally just don't like any sauce in general.🤣) I would order without sauce next time.
Highly recommend the yangnyum chicken! Also, got the bibimbap (classic) & lychee soju (loved it) for 2 people, more than enough food. The only cons were the wait to be seated was probably 30 - 45 mins (recommend making a reso) & was seated in a high traffic area. But the staff & food were so great that it was worth it. When I come back to Montreal, definitely coming back here.
Soy garlic + yangnyeom fried chicken were EXCELLENT! Pork dupbab was also delicious! Well located, right next to Beaudry metro station. Great Korean food with friendly service! Would definitely visit again!
Visiting from west coast, US with great Korean restaurants. Itaewon surprisingly great restaurant & all the food was very tasty. Especially the fried chicken, bibimbap. Could have used some bonchon, but not super necessary.
Jun 27, 2025
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