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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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4.8174 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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Ricky
5.0

Hidden gem. If you're tired of the typical korean restaurant food in Montréal, this is the place to go.

Also if you like marinated crabs, shrimp or whatever, this is the best place to go in Montréal. All appetizers were bomb (especially the gochu twigim & mulhwe).

Their main dishes ofc is also nice since they bring a bunch of side dishes along with a soup & it changes every week apparently. The portion was also filling. They also got soju & korean rice wine as well.

CRAZY DESSERTS BTW

Staff was nice & the atmosphere is also nice too.

Jun 4, 2025
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Philippe
5.0

Went to this place on a date, delicious food, staff really seems well informed on their offering as well. Friendly & attentive.

Would definitely go again. Loved the stuffed peppers!

May 31, 2025
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Jennifer
5.0

Amazing elevated Korean restaurant. Staff were very attentive & the food was spectacular. Flavours were impeccable & each dish had a symbolic meaning explained by the staff.

May 29, 2025
on Google
Pauline
4.0

Belle découverte ! Les plats ne sont pas ceux que l'on retrouve dans les autres restaurants coréens. Présentation très soignée, poissons choisis du jour… Je conseille particulièrement les desserts, très originaux.

May 22, 2025
on Google
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5.0

Very delicious, healthy. Super nice for a dinne

May 4, 2025
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Mila
5.0

Fantastic experience!
We had an amazing time at this new Korean restaurant! Even though it's only been open for a month, everything felt smooth & welcoming. The service was exceptional-Shaun took great care of us, explaining each dish in detail & even guiding us on the best way to enjoy them. It made the experience feel personal & authentic. The food was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the cooking & the customer experience. We'll definitely be coming back-& bringing friends!

The only downside was that it was a little hard to have a conversation because of the noise.

May 3, 2025
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Aaron
5.0

Really outstanding Korean food. Short menu but the quality is on another level. Highly recommended!

May 3, 2025
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Ellie
3.0

A bit below expectation to be honest. The marinated seafoods are too salty & can't taste any freshness. Too much soy sauce & lack of depth in flavor.

The Sotbap has very few thin slices of beef. It seems small in portion & too cooked. Flavor is average. Would not recommend.

Desserts are better though. Both the chocolate brownie & ice cream have interesting Korean twists to them.

May 1, 2025
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Kit
2.0

I want to love this place more than I did! The seafood platter was a very tiny amount of food for the cost (MP, $85) & the flavours were underwhelming - It left both of us totally unsatisfied & had no sides or accompaniments. The appetizers were delicious but also very small
re: portions. The dessert was fantastic, & the service was decent, but overall I wasn't impressed & wondering what I'm not getting as everyone else is raving about the place.There are lots of great Korean restaurants to go to in Montreal, so I'll skip this one next time.

Apr 27, 2025
on Google
Sylvaro
5.0

C'était juste parfait. Dessert incroyable aussi.

Apr 25, 2025
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