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Sam cha

Downtown
4.4$$
OPEN12 pm - 3:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
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Sam cha Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Sam cha

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (1200+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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69%
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8%
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Review Summary

Sam Cha draws praise for flavorful Korean dishes and good value, with standouts like bibimbap, tteokbokki, jokbal, pajeon, kimchi fried rice, and spicy soups, served by friendly staff in a cozy setting. Reviewers note that the place can get very busy, especially on weekends, with long lines and tables that are close together, making the atmosphere loud, though weekday visits can feel more relaxed. Reservations are often recommended or required on busy nights to secure a table. Several comments mention inconsistent service or occasional delays, and a few dishes are described as overly salty, bland, or smaller than expected, with some noting a dip in quality after menu changes. Overall, it remains a solid, affordable option for Korean classics that many diners plan to return to for more.
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Always great service! I've been there 4 times already & I'll keep going with my friends because it's so delicious & not so expensive compared to other restaurants. I recommend you to book a table if you're more than 2 because it gets full really fast! Our go to meal: beef tartare, bibimbap, & jokpal (the meal for 2 with pork & kimchi)

Jan 25, 2024
on Google

My favorite place for good korean food! The beef tartare is to DIE FOR. I've tried the bibimbap, rosé tteokbokki, katsu, soondubu, & more & they're all good! Lots of fun drinks options as well. Super sweet & caring servers too!

Dec 20, 2023
on Google

We came right at open & it the place filled up with in 30 mins. Had high expectations the place was going be good, but it turned out average. Ordered bibimbap & was extremely disappointed. Bowl came in warm but not sizzling, maybe its me but I thought the bowl should cook the rice so you get that crispy fried rice during the meal. Chill atmosphere, but it doesnt justify the price of the food, your overpaying for average, most of servers are just standing around which is fine but it really just gives off a eat pay leave vibe. Overall 2.5 stars, but Im rounding up.

Dec 15, 2023
on Google

Overrated ! The bibimbap was below average !

Nov 13, 2023
on Google

Très bonne adresse qui réalise d'excellents bibimbaps. Je reviendrai sans hésiter pour goûter les nombreuses autres spécialités coréennes telles que le japchae. On y trouve également du soju de plusieurs saveurs.

Nov 7, 2023
on Google

The kimchi fries were excellent, the drinks were good, & the staff we very nice so we still tipped but the rest unfortunately fell short especially short given the price, when ordering Dolsot Bibimbap generally it comes sizzling hot, but not only was the bowl not hot the rice wasn’t even really hot enough to cook the egg, & the tofu was fridge cold with no flavour & even after adding more kimchi from the fries & more sauce the dish was still disappointing enough that we couldn’t finish it, a problem I’ve never had before with any Bibimbap Dolsot or not, I’m hoping what happened to us was a 1 off but sadly given we spent over $100 between 2 people I can’t say it’s worth the risk to go back

Oct 15, 2023
on Google