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Restaurant GIWA

Authentic Korean flavors meet a modern culinary perspective in the heart of Verdun.

Verdun
4.8$$ & $$$
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Restaurant GIWA serves a curated selection of authentic Korean dishes that bridge traditional preparation with a modern, contemporary aesthetic. Diners encounter plates centered on balanced flavor profiles, featuring essential staples like seasoned banchan, flame-grilled meats, and hearty fermented stews. The kitchen prioritizes precise heat application and high-quality ingredients to maintain the integrity of classic recipes within a streamlined, polished environment. Every composition on the menu reflects a commitment to cultural authenticity while presenting the food through a cleaner, more minimalist lens. The space focuses on efficiency and clarity, allowing the vibrant colors and bold textures of the primary proteins and pickled vegetables to define the sensory experience. This approach provides a focused exploration of Korean culinary fundamentals for those seeking consistent quality and standard-setting techniques in their meal.

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4.8172 ratings
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*as of 2026-08-15
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Restaurant GIWA stands out as a culinary gem in Montreal, celebrated for its elevated, authentic, and thoughtfully crafted Korean cuisine. Patrons frequently praise the menu for being intentionally concise, allowing for a high level of precision and freshness in every dish, especially the unique sotbap and the highly recommended fried chicken. The overall dining experience is characterized by elegant presentation, complex flavor profiles, and creative desserts that surprise and delight guests. Many reviewers highlight the warm and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff takes great pride in explaining the traditional techniques and ingredients behind each meal. Whether visiting for a cozy dinner or a special celebration, guests consistently find the experience memorable, delicious, and well worth the visit.
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Karen
5.0

Such an authentic & delicious meal!
Kind & nice service, excellent dishes & drinks, totally worth it!

Aug 1, 2025
on Google
David
5.0

Amazing food & very friendly staff!
Tried the haemuljang (seafood platter), by itself found it a little salty, but with the rice & the seaweed chips the balance was prefect.

Will be back to try the sotbap next time

Jul 31, 2025
on Google
Violetyes
4.0

the fried chicken (dakgangjeon) was super good it surprised me!! beef tartare (yukhwe) & beef noodle (yukgaejang) were also rly good. the gimbap too but feels kinda small for the price

but we mainly came for the raw seafood platter (haemul jang) which was $90 at MP & none of us rly liked it. it was either too salty or slimey or just not to our taste

we reserved & service was rly good, they took the time to explain each dish & how to eat it

Jul 29, 2025
on Google
Victor
5.0

Service genial, avec des plats modernes aux goûts traditionnels coréens.

Jul 20, 2025
on Google
Sarah
5.0

Excellent repas, produit frais. Bon service de la part des employés, nous y sommes allés un jeudi, c'était très calme & peu d'ambiance.

Jul 8, 2025
on Google
Sonia
5.0

Delicious!! Alex Woo from Nora Gray knocks it out of the park! Don't skip on the dessert.

Jul 7, 2025
on Google
Angela
5.0

In addition to Korean BBQ & Korean fried chicken, we can now enjoy authentic Korean food in Verdun. Giwa's menu is not large, but every dish is delicious. We went there twice & tried almost everything on the menu. Our favorites were the gimbap, beef gimbap, & chocolate brownie.

Jul 6, 2025
on Google
T
5.0

Amazing food & service 🥰

Jun 29, 2025
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Kassy
5.0

Incredible new restaurant on Wellington! Very impressed with the place & the food was so good! Definitely coming back. Thank you Haley for the great service :)

Jun 20, 2025
on Google
Nathalie
5.0

Cuisine exceptionnelle, savoureuse avec un visuel attentionné. On voulait tout goûter donc nous avons partagé toute les entrées au menu !! Service exceptionnel. Le seul bémol est la chaleur à l'intérieur du resto en cette belle soirée chaude & humide

Jun 7, 2025
on Google
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