Reviews describe Mukja as a consistently delicious Korean spot that has improved after renovation, with the jjukkumi bokkeum consistently praised as the standout dish and portions that are generous for the price. The menu is varied and flavorful, with favorites like seafood pancake, beef short ribs, tteokbokki and pajun, and the restaurant is noted for friendly service, quick kitchen times, and plenty of free side dishes plus rotating desserts, making it a good option for both friends and dates. While the atmosphere is described as cute and casual and the value strong for Montreal levels, some comments mention price increases after reopening and occasional inconsistencies such as tangsuyuk arriving soggy or service during peak times not feeling as welcoming.
Kalbitang was so good which made me think about those old days I lived in Korea.
Jampong was terible, blank, seafoods were not fresh at all. Fried chicken was soo good . I loved banchans more 🤤
Waters was not so friendly, never smiled when brought out foods to my table.
For the price it's worth, it's delicious & fulfilling! Good price. Portions are quite generous, staff is super friendly, & service was nice & fast (exceot when its packed). Taste wise, flavourful. They change the dessert everyday, which is good if you want to try their dessert menu. If you like sweet & spicy gojuchang together, then this spot is for you. I would recommend for sure the fried tofu & fried sweet potatoes. I'd recommend coming here with friends or on a date! Super cute ambience.
Feb 20, 2026
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We were happy to have been seated right away when we came on a Sunday night at around 18:00. This small restaurant got full not long after & a line was already forming. The service was professional & quite efficient but they weren't really friendly or really welcoming. The food itself was delicious. I really enjoyed the different combinations of flavours in each dishes & I also enjoyed the squishy texture of the rice cakes. The soup was bursting with flavours as well & the sweet & sour pork was flavorful too. The sauce they made accompanied the fried pork so well. The light crispness with the tender meat was just great. We ordered the small portion of the pork & it was surprisingly large which was amazing as well.
Nous avons testé ce restaurant de cuisine coréenne, mais l'expérience a été plutôt décevante. Les plats manquaient globalement de saveur. Le poulet était très huileux & fade, ce qui masquait complètement le goût. La soupe était également pauvre en épices. Le chicken fried, pourtant annoncé comme une spécialité du chef, était sec & sans intérêt au niveau du goût. Le seul plat qui sortait du lot était le tteokbokki.
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We tried this Korean restaurant, but the experience was rather disappointing. Overall, the dishes lacked flavor. The chicken was very greasy & bland, which completely masked any taste. The soup was also lacking in spices. The fried chicken, despite being presented as a chef's specialty, was dry & uninteresting in terms of flavor. The only dish that stood out was the tteokbokki.
We ordered Tangusuyuk, Chicken Gizzard, Galbitang, & Tteokbokki super delicious & very crispy
23/10/2025
We've been regulars at Mukja since 2023, & we always come back for the tangsuyuk-it's usually crispy, double-fried, & absolutely delicious. But today (Oct 23rd), the tangsuyuk was disappointingly soggy & clearly not double-fried like usual. We politely asked the waiter to check with the chef, but the manager refused to accommodate the request.
The waiter was great as always-friendly & attentive-& the rest of the food was good. But the tangsuyuk is the main reason we come here, & this experience was a letdown.
We'll only return if the manager addresses this issue. If that happens, I'll gladly update this review back to 5 stars.
One of my fave korean restos in MTL. Their menu is affordable & they have a lot of items that can't be found in other places such as stir fried web octopus or monk fish.
We've been craving for korean food & looking for an authentic one. Feel like this place made really great korean food. First thing first, the best fried chicken that i've tried in this city (so far) i mean the sauce tastes flavorful. We ordered tteok-bokki woth cheeses.. amazing. The texture is so great..soft & chewy, eating with the sauce.. yummm The cold noodles is really refreshing..the wheat noodles is so chewy. Good price. Parking available on the side if the street Will definitely come back to try more.
The portion is very generous for our price! I was extremely full after my meal & half the appetizer! I strongly recommend the fried chicken gizzard, so crunchy & flavorful! Mukja definitely became one of my favorite Korean restaurants in Montreal!
Nov 28, 2024
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Overall the food & price was great. For improvements: The Fried seafood & vegetable pancake was over-fried & it was rock-hard. Another complaint was the amount of spider web on beams & the chair has no cushioning or padding.
Update 14-Sep-2024 Everything was delicious as per usual. We tried different dishes this time which were the kkanpoongi (sweet & sour fried chicken) & the jaenbang naengmyeon (cold noodle with wasabi-based sauce). The kkanpoongi was so tasty, crispy & the chicken was juicy! The cold noodle dish was so refreshing & I liked the wasabi sauce. It was big enough to feed at minimum 2 people. Will be coming back & ordering these two dishes along with the tangsuyuk & hot stone bibimbap. _____ Update 06-Jul-2024: Service was amazing! Our waiter was so kind & food came out quick. Size large tangsuyuk is HUGE! Bibim naengmyun, tangsuyuk & dolsot bibimbap were my faves. ------- Found this resto through TikTok & saw that they had just recently renovated from more of a counter spot to a dine in resto. The food was sooooo delicious. We got the special of the week which included a jajangmyeon & tangsuyuk for 19.99!!!! Definitely a bang for your buck. We also ordered the webfoot octopus which was perfectly balanced & not too spicy. Everything tasted amazing, the portions were generous & the value for the food here is unmatched. Will definitely be back!!
It was ok but just a bit meh. Nothing we ordered was outstanding & the deep fried chicken & pork was super chewy & not great. Porc bone soup & spicy tofu soup are better at most other places.
Updated: I have to say that I preferred when they were a counter service. The prices are still reasonable, but portions have shrunk considerably. The ingredients in the bibimbap was disappointing. I have yet to try their tripe & seafood dishes. Unpretentious & stellar Korean street food: Kogos, fried battered chicken & tofu in sweet spicy sauce, battered vegetables, stews & noodles. Prices are below market rate (the container of freshly fried tofu was $4.99). I'll definitely be back soon to try their spicy fish dishes.
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Dont know if we went on bad day but the fried chicken & tangsuyu were so chewy, we couldn't eat it. Jjajang was tasteless... Sundae was good. This just confirm that on general, quality of food of restaurant is not worth the money anymore...
One of the best fried chicken ever 🤤. Also, the staff is so friendly & kind to us. After all the inflation increasing the food prices in my favourite food spots, this place has still reasonable prices! This will definitely be one of my new go-to.
They do soups so well here. I have been searching for a hearty Korean beef soup in Montreal for so long & I finally found it here. The side dishes are fresh & offer a contrast of acid, spice, & texture to the richness of the soups. I also had the fried chicken gizzard, fried nicely & the crunch remains even after a night in the fridge. Service is quick & thoughtful!
Very friendly staff & great food. Service was fast. Almost too fast but we also came when it was pretty quiet. We had teokbokki, black bean noodles & stir fried beef intestine. The teokbokki was pure fire so fair warning to those expecting a more sweet & spicy style & the cheese did nothing to temper the heat.
I must have had an off day because I didn't love what I got (soft tofu stew, house special combo). The fried stuff seems like the thing to get. Super friendly & fast service
