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.
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.
Dec 14, 2025
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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!!
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 :)
Very cute place , workers very nice , very chill. Generous portions. I Really enjoyed their tea. The place is very cutely decorated, with bunch of Korean stuff but also someone's anime figures collection 😅. THEY HAVE PHYSICAL MENUS
Needed lunch when I arrived & Korean sounded delicious. While I personally prefer dolsot bibimbap this was perfectly delivered. Almost went back for dinner a few nights later. Staff was friendly & menu was bilingual (helpful not having to ask for one in English, if needed).
J'ai commandé les rose teokbokki & j'ai adoré! Seul bémol ce n'était pas du tout épicé contrairement à ce qui était indiqué sur le menu. Le boeuf bulgogi était savoureux mais la viande aurait pu être plus tendre. Mes mais ont aimé leur bibimbap tofu même s'il a était servi tiède. Somme toute, j'y retournerais.
