Kalbi BBQ specializes in authentic Korean tabletop grilling where diners sear marinated meats and fresh vegetables directly at their tables. The menu features classic bulgogi and short ribs alongside an expansive selection of freshly prepared sushi rolls and nigiri. Side dishes known as banchan accompany the grilled proteins, providing a diverse range of traditional fermented flavors and textures. The interior layout emphasizes social interaction through integrated grills, facilitating a highly interactive cooking process for groups. Professional staff provide necessary guidance on grilling techniques to ensure optimal flavor development for each cut of meat. This establishment combines the intensity of high-heat Korean barbecue with the precise artistry of Japanese raw fish preparations. Patrons find a comprehensive menu that bridges two distinct culinary traditions within a single, functional space designed for efficient and communal preparation.
Kalbi BBQ offers a fun and lively dining experience where guests can enjoy a variety of unlimited Korean barbecue and sushi. Many patrons appreciate the intuitive phone-based ordering system and the efficient, entertaining robot servers that deliver food to the table. The staff frequently receives praise for being attentive, professional, and welcoming, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. While opinions on pricing and some menu limitations vary, many guests find the selection of fresh meats, grilled vegetables, and sushi to be a solid value, making it a popular destination for gatherings with friends and family in the heart of the city.
Came in on a very hot Friday day night & were seated almost immediately. Ordering is done simply through your phone - generally I dislike scannable menus but this was actually very smart & intuitive.
The food also came out very quickly, & was delicious all-around. The robot expeditors were efficient, & staff members came to clean our empties frequently. Service was very nice too, with attentive & prompt staff. The miso beef was very good.
two AYCE dinners plus two cocktails ran about $145, which is standard for a place like this. Very excellent experience at Kalbi. The DJ was also playing great tracks.
Perso, je ne le referai pas & je ne le recommanderai pas non plus.
À ce prix, on trouve largement mieux !
Dès l'arrivée, on nous a fait comprendre qu'il fallait OBLIGATOIREMENT laisser 15 % de pourboire pour le service sous prétexte que nous étions un groupe de plus de six personnes. Si nous avons l'habitude d'en laisser un de bon coeur, c'est bien la première fois qu'on nous l'impose de la sorte... On comprend vite pourquoi par la suite, car compte tenu de l'accueil & de la qualité de la prestation, si ce n'était pas obligatoire, ils auraient du mal à avoir leur tips.
- ?Le service en salle est assuré par un robot (à l'exception de la carafe d'eau)
- ?Les commandes doivent se faire via nos smartphones, avec une contrainte majeure pour nous car UN SEUL TÉLÉPHONE autorisé par table pour toute la commande, ce qui n'était absolument pas pratique.
- ?Plusieurs plats du menu manquaient à l'appel, notamment du côté des fruits de mer & du dessert. Pour ce dernier, nous avons eu le choix entre de la gelée & une sorte de Timbits. Un supplément était requis si l'on voulait le beignet de banane ...
- ?Les plats servis restent corrects & variés, mais ils sont loin d'être bons.
We had a reservation a Sunday evening, but unexpectedly wasn't that crowded (especially after the Comicon). Atmosphere & waiters/waitresses were pretty nice & the cat robot is cute. Food was good, but a little pricy for what it is. (you have to EAT to make it worth) 44$ per person+ tx. Be warned, they add 15% tip before giving you options to pay. Also, drinks are absolutely overpriced.. Soju bottle at 9$ at SAQ are 27$ here, be careful 💀 the bill goes up insanely quick 🤯 Still a fun experience & will probably return all things considered
Jul 14, 2026
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C'est un incontournable pour moi chaque fois que je vais à Montréal. Le concept de sushis & de BBQ coréen à volonté est vraiment excellent. Tout est savoureux & bien préparé. La qualité & le goût des plats sont toujours au rendez-vous. Le service est impeccable, attentionné & efficace. Le robot est divertissant pour les enfants. En plus, la décoration est magnifique & crée une ambiance très agréable pour profiter du repas.
Le kalbi demande du Tips au moment de payé.
De 1 : c'est un robot qui te sert
De 2: quand tu demande de l'eau il ne te sert pas tu doit versé ton eau toi même!
De 3: je n'ai eu aucun service.. alors pourquoi donner du tips.
De 4: rare son les employés qui parle français …
C'est vraiment excellent mais on savait pas que c'était un all toi can eat alors on est ressortis avec un gros bill (sinon c'est super bon on se fait servir par des robots)
There's a mandatori service fee of 15% after six people party. But there's no additional service. There's a Robot bringing the meal to the table ; & you're not allowed to leave the empty dishes on it.
We had to ask every time to a server to take them out.
The fountain soda hasn't refill.
They don't even gave water to each one of us.
They charged my group a mandatory 15% service fee AFTER tax, because we were a large group. However we got separated into 5 different tables & the robot served us literally the entire time. I'm not sure if this is even legal to charge the tip after tax. I hope it wasn't on purpose but i think the same girl charged all of us one by one so that would add up to a lot of extra money spent/earned & i don't believe it's ethical. They did tell us about the service fee in advance so I'm not complaining about that part, just the fact that we were barely even served. Just once at the beginning to seat us & explain things.
Aside from that, service was good though, as in, the waiter greeted us & was happy to explain what drinks there were. After giving the drink, he left & didn't give us water so we just asked the kitchen if we could take a pitcher of water. I tried to get his attention a few times but I'm not sure if he was looking in our direction. Not sure if it's normal.
Food was good as well but it's a bit overpriced. I understand because it's near downtown though. The pitcher of alcohol was really worth it & it tasted good.
Overrated to be honest they are better all-you-can-eat places that are cheaper as well. 50 plus $ for all-you-can-eat sushi that wasn't all of that is crazy . Also, the scenery is meh, & the chairs are so far from the table. I will never go back to be honest save your money. I love the cute server kitty robot 🐱. All jokes aside I don't recommend, save your money. In this economy with mid-quality sushi & not a lot of variety for an all-you-can-eat sushi it's a no for me.
