Monday

12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Tuesday

12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Friday

12 pm - 3:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Saturday

12 pm - 3:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 3:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm

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Sam cha provides a specialized Korean barbecue experience centered on interactive tabletop grilling. Patrons select from a curated variety of marinated meats and fresh vegetables prepared directly at the table for optimal flavor profile control. The menu emphasizes traditional culinary techniques featuring essential staples such as kimchi, soybean paste stews, and seasoned side dishes that accompany the primary protein options. Each meal centers on the tactile process of searing slices of beef and pork over charcoal or gas flames to achieve a distinctively charred texture. The interior layout prioritizes functional efficiency to accommodate social groups focused on communal cooking. This establishment maintains a robust focus on authentic seasoning profiles and high quality ingredients, ensuring that the preparation techniques remain consistent with regional Korean standards for grill house cuisine.

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Sam Cha is widely regarded as a go to destination in Montreal for authentic and flavorful Korean cuisine, consistently praised for dishes like bibimbap, fried chicken, udon, and jokbal. While many diners highlight the affordable prices, generous portions, and welcoming staff as major draws, the restaurant is also noted for its small, cozy, and often crowded environment. Because of its high popularity among students and locals, noise levels can be high and wait times long, making reservations strongly recommended. While the vast majority of patrons have positive experiences with the quality of the food and the vibrant atmosphere, some mention occasional inconsistencies in seasoning or service speed, and others point out that the intimate seating arrangement can be a bit tight for those seeking a quiet dining experience.

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Janell

5.0

We came here for a weekend Montreal trip & I was excited to try a good Korean restaurant, & this one had lots of good reviews. IT IS JUST AS GOOD AS THE REVIEWS SAY. Their rosé sauce is unbelievable. It is the best rosé sauce I have tasted in my life. Their bibimbap & fried chicken were also REALLY good-this is the kind of restaurant where you can't decide what to get because you know everything will be equally tasty!!! We even came back a second time the next day & the owner was also super friendly. I genuinely cannot recommend this restaurant enough for the food, & the vibes were great too.

Sep 22, 2024

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Alex

4.0

Sam Cha is a solid choice for anyone craving Korean food. The bibimbap is especially good-well-balanced, with fresh ingredients & perfectly seasoned.

Sep 16, 2024

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Carol

5.0

Sam Cha is a delightful Korean restaurant conveniently situated near Atwater Station. It has a lovely picnic table decor & welcoming ambiance with delicious Korean cuisine! Can't wait to come back & have their Beef Tartare again! We booked a table via Google Maps' reserve feature ahead of time & was reliably given a table when we arrived. The menu is scannable via a QR Code to their menu online. We ordered their Beef Tartare - a standout dish that we recommend. Its exceptional flavours & presentation left a lasting impression. For our main course, we opted for the Korean BBQ for 2, featuring beef ribs grilled at our table via a portable stove top. The set was accompanied by an apple salad & a vegetarian dolsot bibimbap. As of Sep 2024, the table top BBQ is not part of the menu any longer. We were also impressed by the attentive & efficient service that made our dining experience all the more enjoyable. Staff would occasionally check in on our table & ensure our grill was working & food was being cooked & flipped. Additionally, the staff seamlessly accommodated both English & French speakers which was a great experience. Sam Cha conveniently accepts cash & credit payments.

Sep 1, 2024

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Raffi

4.0

King of Bibimbap! My wife really enjoys their "kimchi poutine". We also tried the table side Korean bbq. Which was awesome. Prices are very fair. Service can be a little bad especially once the place fills up... & it fills up fast! My suggestion to guarantee a spot, arrive 10 minutes before opening time & wait outside. If your more than 10 minutes lates, theres a possibility that you wait outside for the better part of an hour. Fair warning it's a little cramped inside. But the food makes up for it.

Aug 17, 2024

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Shan

5.0

Very delicious korean cuisine! Their Rice Cakes are a must-try.

Aug 8, 2024

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Steven

5.0

Best Korean food I ever had! Service is great & food is comforting! Must try in Montreal

Jul 21, 2024

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Andres

5.0

Best Korean restaurant in Montreal! Love their beef tartare & Creamy chickie 🥳

Jul 21, 2024

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Stephen

2.0

Not the best korean food I've had.

Jul 20, 2024

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CHANG-WEI

3.0

Not typical Korean food. But the seafood pancake is good.

Jul 16, 2024

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Raphael

5.0

Good Korean food! Get customer service!

Jul 7, 2024

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Authentic Korean flavors define every bowl of specialty noodles at Sam cha.

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