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.
Kalbi BBQ draws a mix of impressions, with fast service and a vibrant, crowd-friendly ambiance that many reviewers enjoy, especially the all-you-can-eat format that offers a wide range of meats and sushi, and the playful robot servers that add fun to the meal. The dining experience is often described as value for money and easy to share with friends, with convenient ordering and efficient cooking at the table. On the other hand, some guests note inconsistent freshness, items that are missing or priced extra (like certain desserts or lettuce), and price-to-value concerns, along with reports of high noise levels, heat or cold pockets, and occasional delays or seating issues. Overall Kalbi BBQ is seen as a fun, energetic option with good service and solid variety, but not every visit meets expectations in freshness, comfort, or pricing.
This place was great. Great service, great food. Meet was fresh & great marinade. The basa fillet & sweet potato tempura were my faves. Lots of options & it was all good. My nephew's loved the fried calamari & fried scallops. We had the sweet buns as dessert & they were crispy outside fluffy inside. Yummm. We did not order any sushi but what we saw people getting looked divine & good portions, & the fish food so fresh.
To address the negative comments I have seen said:
NO a tip was not added to my bill by the staff automatically.
Price was for those saying expensive, it is all you can eat meat, veggies,sides, seafood & sushi. It was 44 per adult & 28 per kid. Only a few items you paid extra for like 2 of the desserts.
Also as for portion, I found them perfect. Small yes, but if you want more then when ordering instead of doing 1 portion do 2 or 3.
Très mauvais expérience, inconfortable mauvais éclairage, très mauvais concept, (à volonté) avec robot , on doit commander avec telehonne &, ça ne marche pas, pour nous un seul appareil par table a fonctionné. 41$ + tx pour manger une minuscule soupe wongtong, dessert non compris, pas de service, le robot arrive on ne sais pas qui a commandé, ça été affreux l'horreur, j'ai détesté ma soirée.
Mar 15, 2026
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I've been to Kalbi many times in the past & loved my experience every time.
Yesterday, I went back for the first time in a while & we noticed a few changes, mainly in the menu. I was very disappointed to see that they charge you extra for a few pieces of lettuce & ice cream?? I feel like those are things that should always be included… Saddest part is that we ordered Mango jelly & caramel flan just to find out that they were out of them so we didn't even get any good desserts. Not sure if it's really a big deal, but we made a reservation for 8pm & had to wait over 20 mins before getting a table (we were there on time & a lot of people were also waiting in line)
We went on a Saturday night. It was $44 per adult & $29 per kid.
Unfortunately, many items were unavailable or required an extra charge, especially in the dessert section. That said, the food overall was unimpressive for the price.
The experience is quite basic, good for those who are new to Korean BBQ & don't know too well. For a similar price, places like Gyubee are way better in terms of quality & variety.
Reservation is required if you don't have to wait over an hour. They charge 15% for groups of 5 people & more.
While the food was alright, the service & billing practices make this price point unjustifiable (55$ with taxes & tipping).
I came with a group of friends to enjoy our night. Although our group size decreased last minute from 13 to 9, the restaurant was not prepared to host the original number regardless. The grill at our designated table was broken. Had our full party arrived together on time or not, we would have been unable to sit together as planned. The broken equipment was a failure on the restaurant's part, independent of our group's attendance.
I understand the restaurant was peak-busy, but the service speed did not reflect the price point. It took over 15 minutes (signaling staff + wait time) simply to get water refilled. They food waste policy that charges 1$ per leftover. We understand the need to charge for leftovers, but the staff delivered these warnings in a certain tone which made me personally feel uncomfortable. I don't know what my friends thought, but that was how I felt.
?The meat quality relies heavily on sauces rather than the cut itself. Be aware that unlike competitors (e.g., Haidilao), desserts like ice cream are not included & cost $3 extra which is surprising to me for the price of the whole All-you-can-eat.
There are two major concerns here regarding transparency of the billing:
?A mandatory 15% service charge was applied. However, this was calculated on the post-tax total, not the pre-tax subtotal. Standard consumer norms (& Bill 72 guidelines regarding transparency) generally dictate tipping on the pre-tax amount. Calculating it after tax artificially inflates the cost. It doesn't go against the law, but I feel scammed.
?When I paid in cash, I was refused a copy of the itemized receipt showing the tip breakdown. My friends who paid by card received one. Paying in cash does not exempt a business from providing a proper receipt for record-keeping.
I just hope that the restaurant revise the service & a little bit on the food. If these get improved, I would be happy to return.
Restaurant coréen all you can eat avec des sushis bons mais mous. La viande est excellente, mais les boissons alcoolisées ne sont pas très fortes pour leur prix, donc décevantes. Les desserts sont payants en extra, ce qui était frustrant. De plus, il faisait très chaud à l'intérieur. Je donne 3 étoiles, mais il y a du potentiel à améliorer.
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Underwhelming Experience, nothing special we decided to give it a try to see if it was better than other spots we've been to. Unfortunately, it turned out to be disappointing.
The sushi quality just wasn't there, & the dessert lacked any appeal, though we still gave it a try. One unique feature is the robot that delivers your orders, which was a fun & interesting touch.
Portion sizes were decent, but the price didn't match the quality. You could definitely enjoy better food elsewhere for the same cost.
The atmosphere was rather dull, although it was quiet which some may find relaxing.
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.
Sushi platters were nice here & they actually bring every piece you order. We realized at the end of the meal that there were more options below the dessert menu (lamb, shrimp tempura etc) which disappointed some as we were all full at that point. Make sure to get a Sake-Bomb for the full experience! The ice cream machine was broken so we had to get dessert elsewhere. The price did go up since the last time I visited Montreal.
Nous avons bien mangé, mais nous avons été très déçu par le service.... Nous n'avions pas de réservation, car nous étions seulement 2 & nous devons être 4 & plus pour une réservation. Nous avons donc attendu 1 heure un samedi. Ce n'était pas un problème, c'était notre choix. On a fini par entrer & manger. Après 50 minutes à être assis & manger, on vient nous dire qu'il nous reste seulement 15 minutes pour commander. On se met alors à questionner & elle nous explique qu'ils sont débordés, puisqu'ils sont un samedi. Ok pas de problème, malgré notre déception. On décide donc de passer au dessert. Cinq minutes plus tard, elle revient nous voir pour nous demander si nous avons fini. On répond qu'on attend notre crème glacée & elle part en cuisine nous en chercher. À peine terminé notre crème glacée, encore la même personne revient nous voir pour nous demander si nous sommes prêts à avoir l'addition. On lui dit qu'il reste juste tel dessert qu'on a commandé & pas encore reçu. On le reçoit. Je n'exagère pas j'avais pas encore terminé de mastiquer ma dernière bouchée qu'on m'enlève mon assiette & elle nous demande une ou deux additions. Nous nous sommes senties très brusqué... Nous avons été assis maximum 1h15. Pour ma part, c'était ma première expérience dans ce restaurant & probablement la dernière.
Trop cher pour rien ! Ils n'ont pas toute les bonnes variétés en semaines. Il manque souvent des desserts. Disons que c'est une place à y aller si on t'invite seulement. Il y'a pas vraiment un ambience.. c'est plutôt toi qui le crée. Par contre, la nourriture est très bien assaisonnée & les membres du personnel sont toujours gentils.
Souper père/fils
Pour débuter, j'ai trouvé le service très courtois. C'était un peu "casual" comme service, on n'avait pas toujours la même personne, mais toute l'équipe était très serviable! Pour ma part j'aime quand on sort de l'étiquette, tant que j'ai quelqu'un pour m'apportez ce que je veux ou répondre à mes questions, ça me convient. Comme c'était fait avec le sourire, c'est encore mieux.
La nourriture était bien. Toutes les viandes étaient marinées & les poissons venaient en gros morceaux. J'aurais aimé un peu plus d'originalité pour les sushis par contre. Le menu n'est pas des plus variés, mais il y en a pour tous les gouts. Il faudrait cependant que les crevettes à cuire soient décortiquées.
Le prix est raisonnable pour la qualité & il y a même une petite section pour les desserts inclus dans le menu à volonté, ce qui n'est pas le cas chez des compétiteurs.
C'est une bonne place pour manger entre amis ou en famille, ça laisse le temps de discuter entre les préparations. Je prévois leur rendre une nouvelle visite sous peu.
