Overall, Itaewon MTL is widely praised for authentic Korean flavors, generous portions, and friendly, attentive service, with highlights including bulgogi, tteokbokki, japchae, bibimbap, and fried chicken, all described as fresh, well balanced and satisfying. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the decor is cute, and the staff are typically helpful, making it a popular choice for both solo diners and groups at reasonable prices. A few notes mention dishes arriving a bit salty or not as hot as expected, and one takeout experience suffered from delays that left items cold, but dine in visits generally shine with speed and quality. Overall it is regarded as a solid option for Korean cuisine in Montreal, with many guests saying they would return to try more dishes and recommend Itaewon MTL to others.
The grilled jeyuk bbq was amazing! So was the tteokbokki. I would definitely come back again & try other things on the menu. Staff & service were great as well!
Première fois que nous y allions, & ce, pour la Saint-Valentin. Ça ne sera pas la dernière, je vous assure!! Nous avons découvert un restaurant extraordinaire : la nourriture, le service, l'ambiance, la déco, tout était super :D Je recommanderai ce restaurant, je le fais déjà, à quiconque veut découvrir la nourriture coréenne. Vous ne serez pas déçu :)
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Although I've never had Korean before I can confidently say this place is the best at it cool vibes wonderful service & the food was not only delicious but very reasonably priced which is something I rarely say the food was so fresh with such subtle flavours absolutely perfect I'll be back😏
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!
C'est dommage, ça aurait pu être bon. Mais le poulet frit avait le goût de l'huile rance. Il faudrait vérifier votre huile elle est bonne à changer. Je suis déçu, c'était ma première fois & j'avais vraiment envie de goûter un poulet frit coréen.
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Overall lovely experience. The staff is very nice & accomodated me when I mentionned I could not eat meat in one of the dishes I wanted. The portions are very generous & overall the food was delicious. I would totally recommend this place for anyone that wants to try Korean cuisine.
Les repas étaient excellent ! J'ai beaucoup aimé mais un peu relevé à mon goût.
Le personnel était très agréable, cependant il faisait un peu froid dans le restaurant.
J'y retournerai tout de même ! Un super restaurant coréen avec des plats goûtus
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.
Deuxième fois que je laisse un avis pour cet endroit tout simplement sublime. De la nourriture au staff il n'y a vraiment aucun mot à dire, c'est le meilleur restaurant Coréen à Montreal!!
