Restaurant GIWA propose une sélection minutieuse de plats coréens authentiques qui allient préparations traditionnelles et esthétique contemporaine moderne. Les convives découvrent des assiettes axées sur des profils de saveurs équilibrés, mettant en vedette des incontournables tels que les banchan assaisonnés, les viandes grillées au feu et les ragoûts fermentés copieux. La cuisine privilégie une gestion précise des températures et des ingrédients de haute qualité pour maintenir l'intégrité des recettes classiques dans un environnement épuré et soigné. Chaque composition sur le menu reflète un engagement envers l'authenticité culturelle tout en présentant les plats à travers un prisme minimaliste et moderne. L'espace mise sur l'efficacité et la clarté, permettant aux couleurs vibrantes et aux textures marquées des protéines et légumes marinés de définir l'expérience sensorielle. Cette approche offre une exploration ciblée des fondamentaux culinaires coréens pour ceux qui recherchent une qualité constante.
Restaurant GIWA est largement reconnu comme une destination culinaire exceptionnelle à Montréal, célèbre pour son approche authentique et réfléchie de la cuisine coréenne qui dépasse les attentes habituelles. Les clients louent constamment la grande qualité des plats, soulignant que le menu saisonnier est à la fois créatif et méticuleusement préparé, avec des incontournables comme le sotbap, le poulet frit coréen et des desserts fusion uniques qui suscitent fréquemment l'admiration. Bien que le menu soit volontairement concis, cet accent mis sur la qualité et la technique est très apprécié, et la présentation de chaque repas est régulièrement décrite comme belle et élégante. Le personnel est constamment mis en avant pour sa gentillesse, son attention et ses connaissances, prenant souvent le temps d'expliquer les ingrédients et les méthodes traditionnelles aux convives. Bien que le restaurant soit parfois décrit comme étant un peu plus cher ou disposant d'un espace intime et restreint, la grande majorité des visiteurs trouve que l'expérience en vaut largement le prix, le recommandant comme un incontournable pour quiconque recherche un repas sophistiqué et mémorable.
This was such a lovely dining experience. The staff here are really nice & the food is so flavourful & fresh. This is a set menu restaurant & I love how they perfected everything on it.
14 févr. 2026
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A Korean gem to have in Montreal! If there's one thing to emphasize it's their showcasing Korean ingredients & flavours not found elsewhere: omija in a cocktail, mugwort in their tiramisu dessert, marinated egg yolks for the rice dishes, perilla oil ice cream! The menu is small & well thought out, every dish showcases strong elements of Korean favourites & has great variety. The sot-bap (rice dishes) are beautifully presented & come with tasty banchan. The gimbap is airy, crunchy & packed with flavour. The fried chicken is a MUST, the smoked Gouda foam sends it through the roof. & do ask what the chef's dessert is because he's always coming up with a creative combo of Korean ingredients. Sharing some pictures from their holiday special set menu, features regular menu items but in a smaller format for this special menu.
Small menu but everything was so tasty, well prepared, authentic flavours & beautifully presented. I was a bit apprehensive coming here after having read the bad reviews, I worried for nothing. From their appetizers to their creative desserts, every dish was so delicious. The fried chicken was the best I had in years, the sauce not drenched with cheap syrup, so perfect. The galbi jjim was flavourful, not oily, so tender, filling as it came with rice & banchan. The beef sotbap was so good too. Beef was tender, rice cooked perfectly, & the sauce seasoned just right. The noodle soups didn't disappoint either. Don't forget to be blown away by their desserts. Loved their chocolate brownie, the chef creation, & sorbet. If any thing to be improved I'd say is their service. Never been to a restaurant where we were not greeted upon entering nor leaving. Also it took awhile before the waitress brought us water & asked us if we had any questions. This is not Korean hospitality. But we will be back for it's the best Korean restaurant in town.
I was extremely impressed with the food quality, flavours, & the chef's creativity. Great staff & amazing service. 10/10 will be back & will recommend to friends!
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!
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.
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.
