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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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Eric
5.0

Great spot for authentic Korean food. I'll definitely return! Our waiter, Sean, was amazing: attentive, knowledgeable, & went above & beyond to make the whole experience enjoyable.

Sep 4, 2025
on Google
Kain
5.0

Great food, great service, great atmosphere, can't complain.

Sep 3, 2025
on Google
Jeffrey
5.0

Cozy little restaurant tucked away in Verdun; a hidden gem around Montreal. Service was amazing & the food is nothing else like I've tried here!

The menu is very well curated with each dish being delicious & purposeful. The sotbap, gimbap & dakgangjeon tasted so yummy & comforting while dishes like the hwachae & yukhwe were very bright & refreshing. The haemul jang is extremely unique & the way it's prepared makes this type of dish easy to enjoy-allowing you to focus on all the complex flavours. The desserts are also delicately prepared & the hodumaru is to die for; perfectly sweet with a little bit of umami spice.

Giwa is a modern take on Korean classics & they do it with lots of care & finesse. Wanted to try everything on the menu because it was all so amazing.. I will be back again!

Aug 31, 2025
on Google
Lianne
4.0

Wowowow! Small menu but each dish is special in its own way. The service was super helpful & nice helping to navigate the options. The dishes felt very authentic & cooked perfectly. Sat on the patio in the front which is removed a bit from the busy Wellington street. Will come back & try all the things we didn't & & DEFINITELY GET THE CHICKEN AP AGAIN. So so so good.
Tip: ask for extra spicy sauce if you like a little heat.

Aug 30, 2025
on Google
Jjpark
5.0

This place is amazing & unique to other Korean restaurants. Everything was seasoned perfectly & the presentation was absolute art. I got a bunch of items on the menu but forgot to take pics of some of them because I was busy devouring it. Truly a hidden gem. I highly highly recommend.

I came here after learning that the head chef here was trained under the famous canadian chef, darren maclean. The food won't disappoint.

Aug 29, 2025
on Google
Benoit
5.0

Excellent restaurant coréen. Tout est délicieux, goûteux.

Aug 23, 2025
on Google
Khoi
5.0

One of the most memorable Korean restaurants I've had as of late. If you're especially a fan of raw seafood, this is the spot for you. Honestly, just get everything on the menu. All the meals were excellent. Some notable ones were the shared seafood market platter (the crab, scallop & salmon were perfect), the mushroom sot-bap, the chicken gangjeong & the stuffed green pepper. The staff was super helpful in determining quantities & very friendly too. The restaurant is good for groups of all sizes but would recommend coming as 4+ to be able to try a bit of everything.

Aug 11, 2025
on Google
Hong
5.0

Excellente du debut à la fin

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
Tom
5.0

The sot bop & haemuljang were beyond my expectations. absolutely delicious! The servers were also very friendly, which made the experience even better.

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
David
4.0

Le service était excellent, la nourriture était délicieux, mais le seul point que je voulais faire mention c'est qu'il fesait très chaud à l'intérieur du restaurant si non ça aurait été un 5 étoiles

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
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