Kalbi Korean BBQ, grill and sushi all you can eat - Our concept its Paper grilling - the newest invention in Korean BBQ. Korean paper BBQ: Paper BBQ is an innovation in South Korean cuisine. The grill is covered with a special paper, absorbing the excess oil produced by the meat without losing its flavor and nutritional value. Hence, the food keeps its moisture and spices. The paper sheet is disposable, that helps to retain excess fat and cleanliness of the grill. This is a Elegant and comfortable decorate restaurant, and the dim light effect which makes the environment relaxing and perfect for a date, friends, group party (2 private rooms for 20 and 30 people) and families! Also we have the ventilation system for each table that exhausts the smoke from the grill, very enjoyable.
Reviewers describe Kalbi BBQ as a lively all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in Montreal with a strong appeal for meat lovers and groups, thanks to the table grills, broad menu, and playful robot servers, and many praise the friendly service and vibrant atmosphere. The concept of ordering by phone and the overall value when fully utilized are frequent positives, with many noting the quality and variety of meats, sushi options, and other sides. However, several comments point to higher prices for certain items and the fact that some staples like lettuce, desserts, and some sides are not included in the all-you-can-eat, along with occasional menu changes and shortages. A number of reviews mention long waits on weekends or during peak hours and mention that the space can feel loud or smoky, with ventilation sometimes criticized. Some guests feel the experience leans toward fusion rather than authentic Korean BBQ and advise reservations to avoid lines, while many still say they would return for the fun, tasty food, and the sense of novelty the concept provides.
We had a great experience at this all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. For about $100 for two adults & one child, the meal felt like very good value considering the variety & quality of food available.
We tried several types of sushi, & everything tasted fresh & well prepared. The BBQ chicken was also a nice surprise-flavorful & a good option if you want something different between sushi dishes.
The all-you-can-eat format makes the experience very satisfying because you can try many different items without worrying about ordering just one dish. Overall, it was a fun & filling dining experience in a lively Chinatown location, & it's a great spot if you want plenty of variety & fresh sushi. 🍣🥢
Meilleur BBQ Coréen à Montréal! Tu paye pour ce que tu mange ! Sinon vas au buffet « chinois » de ton quartier à prix modique, les mauvais commentaires ? Ferme ta yeule pis vas manger des egg rolls chez Wign Wign Tremblay & frères …
We went on a Saturday night. It was $44 per adult & $29 per kid.
Unfortunately, many items were unavailable or required an extra charge, especially in the dessert section. That said, the food overall was unimpressive for the price.
The experience is quite basic, good for those who are new to Korean BBQ & don't know too well. For a similar price, places like Gyubee are way better in terms of quality & variety.
Reservation is required if you don't have to wait over an hour. They charge 15% for groups of 5 people & more.
Nous avions réservé pour vivre l'expérience BBQ sur plaque, mais ce fut une grande déception. Le gril fonctionnait très mal : notre nourriture est restée crue ou à peine chaude pendant près d'une heure (le brocoli était encore croquant après 45 minutes). Après avoir signalé le problème, le serveur a essayé de l'arranger, nous a demandé d'attendre voir si ça fonctionnait, puis on nous a dit qu'aucune autre table n'était disponible, alors que des clients sans réservation passaient devant nous. Le manager nous a ensuite conseillé de commander des sushis à la place, ce qui ne correspondait pas du tout à ce que nous étions venus vivre comme expérience. Nous avons voulu partir, mais on nous a demandé de payer pour la nourriture inutilisable, qui avait à peine chauffé sur le gril. Après 1h30 d'attente & de niaisage, nous avons enfin eu une table fonctionnelle, mais notre expérience a été teintée d'amertume.
It was our first time trying this BBQ place, & my friends & I were really disappointed ☹?. There were six of us, & there was NO service. We arrived at around 4pm, the restaurant was NOT busy at that time.
No water was served after we were seated; our friend had to go to the counter to ask for it. The food-delivery machine would stop & drop off food, & we had to carry it, choose our own plates, & put the empty dishes back ourselves. The sauce bottle on our table was also empty.
We considered leaving a smaller tip since we didn't receive any service, but a staff member told us that a 15% tip was mandatory & would automatically be added to the bill because we were a party of six. I mean… okay 🙄.
This is the first place I've ever been to where you have to pay extra for lettuce at a $40+ Korean BBQ buffet. It makes no sense. Ice cream also costs extra. Unacceptable.
Food is very poor first the beef has a taste of mussels which is weird, then it would taste like lamb when we never ordered lamb, also the takoyaki is under cook very disappointing, then the creme Brulee is not even a creme Brulee. Yeah not worth the price. Anyone who put 5 star in this never had a really good bbq.
Dec 20, 2025
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Went to Montreal for Thanksgiving this year. My wife is South Korean so we were looking forward to this. Not traditional BBQ. Food was ok, need to advertise as a fusion & not authentic to let people know.
Mauvais service 6 personnes pour un seul grill bbq qui arrêtais pas d'éteindre viande pleine de gras en plus que tout ce qui devait être chaud était froid.
Toujours un régal lorsque je vais a Kalbi BBQ. J'en sors tjrs content & bien plein 😅.
Excellent service egalement, le personnel est très disponible & courtois.
Superbe première visite ❤ Tout était succulent . Nous n'avons pas essayé les sushis encore . Ça sera pour notre prochaine visite . Les grillades étaient excellentes . Les ailes de poulet frites WOW 😋✨
Ambiance festive mais pas trop bruyante .
Agréable moment au KALBI BBQ nous y retournerons .
Aug 24, 2025
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Food tasted great , but the week days lunch menu options was a bit lacking for the price , in my opinion, but then its probably standard & on me for going there at that time. But overall its a nice BBQ place to go
Food was delicious served fresh & hot. Service was beyond amazing, the team really does their best to get the tables served fast & efficiently, for both food & drinks. Matt our server was super friendly & accommodating. We definitely recommend this restaurant for all sushi & Korean bbq grill cravings! Keep up the great work!
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Mon conjoint & moi sommes allé au Kalbi Bbq dans le quartier chinois de Montréal pour la première fois & ce n'était certainement pas la dernière !! Le principe est d'aller tout d'abord sur leur page de commande à l'aide d'un code QR qui vous est remis au début. Ensuite vous commandez le nombre de portions désiré par article proposé (soupe, viande, fruits de mer, légumes fruits, friture, sauce, sushi) Tout vous est livré dans les minutes qui suivent par un robot chat!!! Sur votre table vous avez un grill intégré ainsi que des sauces & épices pour faire griller & agrémenter vos grillades.Tout était parfait: le service est impeccable, la nourriture (a volonté) est bien proportionné afin d'éviter le gaspillage (1$ par portion gaspillé), la fraîcheur des aliments était indiscutable, TOUT goûtait tellement bon!!! Ce restaurant est devenu notre nouveau resto préféré !!!
Keep up the great service! Fastest service I have ever received at a Korean BBQ place in Montreal. Mango jello dessert portion is good after having eaten tons of meat. I left this restaurant extremely full with an expanded stomach.
I have done many many Korean bbq places but I have never had to have a parchment paper on the grill. Not only do you have to change the paper after each round (such a waste of paper) but also due to the paper your meat basically boils. This just removes the bbq idea & flavour. If I want boiled beef slices I will do it at home & not pay 40$+ per person.
Furthermore, make sure that you don't wear nice clothing, the smell will stay for a long time in your clothes. Their exhaust does not cover the entirety so smells, steam & or smoke easily goes around
