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Sam cha

Downtown
4.4$$
OPEN12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
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Sam cha Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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4.4337 ratings
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66%
4★
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*as of 2026-07-01
4.4337 ratings
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Review Summary

Sam Cha is widely regarded as one of the best Korean restaurants in Montreal, offering a menu that is consistently praised for its flavorful dishes like bibimbap, udon, fried chicken, and jokbal. The restaurant provides a cozy and authentic atmosphere that makes it a popular destination for both casual meals and group dinners, though its compact size often leads to crowded conditions and necessitates advance reservations. While most patrons appreciate the generous portions and reasonable prices, opinions on the intensity of flavors and consistency can occasionally vary. The service is generally described as friendly and efficient, contributing to a welcoming environment that keeps many visitors coming back despite the occasional wait or limited ventilation.
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Cyril
5.0

Hands down the best galbi & udon I've had in the city. It is a go to for me when I am craving Korean. The spicy pork udon is perfect. It is chewy, spicy, saucy, & filled with flavour. The beef galbi might be the best I've ever had as well. Would recommend this place on a heartbeat. We also tried the seafood pancake & the fried chicken. They were good but not on the level of the other two dishes. The main downside is that the place is tiny. It is hard to get a table without a reservation. & after eating there expect to smell like Korean food, it is so small & there is no ventilation. It is a minor inconvenience but totally worth it.

Apr 8, 2026
on Google
Lydia
1.0

The quality of food has dropped a lot. We ordered pork bone soup, the meat was even cold (it was fully cooked but not heated) though the soup was hot, & the meat was really really really hard to chew. The yaki udon was very salty. Sam Galbi & Okonomiyaki were okay but not amazing.

Mar 15, 2026
on Google
Lana
5.0

I love this little nook.
Udon noodles are amazing.

Jan 20, 2026
on Google
Gloria
5.0

De~li~cious~ Glad that you're still here
//2yrs ago: Spicy udon & fried chicken
Unluckily waited 30mins since the waiter misheard.

Aug 26, 2025
on Google
Cynthia
5.0

I like the curry udon !

Aug 11, 2025
on Google
Pham
5.0

Food is amazing, especially the kimchi fries yaki udon & fried chicken

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
Samàdhi
5.0

Très bon tteokbokki.
Si vous aimez les fruits de mer. Essayez les tteokbokki ou udon rosés.
Excellent rapport qualité prix.

Jun 8, 2025
on Google
Stefania
5.0

Absolutely loved it! We waited about 45 minutes as it was Saturday night dinner time. Once seated we were quickly greated & served our drinks. We ordered; sweet chickie, bulgogi, spare ribs, homemade kimchi, curry udon, tteakbokki rosé & seafood pancake. All super delicious & perfectly portioned for 4 people. Service was quick, friendly & efficient. Will definitely come back to taste more from the menu! Only negative is you come out of restaurant very very very stinky 😝

Feb 23, 2025
on Google
Anjanette
5.0

Went during a friday at lunch, the place wasn't too packed but the atmosphere was great! The creme onion fried chicken was amazing. The batter is light & crispy, & the chicken was very juicy. The rose udon is quite sweet, but still very good. The bibimbap was good as well. The portions are very big & filling, definitely worth it for the price.

Nov 20, 2024
on Google
Julia
3.0

Pretty disappointed. I ordered the fried chicken bibimbap, the fried chicken & kimchi was very good but the rest of the dish was very bland, the egg yolk was fully cooked & my food was cold. My boyfriend's fried chicken was good but extremely salty & my sister in law's tofu was still frozen when she got it. The udon curry plate was delicious though! The staff is also very friendly & restaurant has a nice ambiance!

Sep 24, 2024
on Google
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