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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 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
5★
66%
4★
15%
3★
8%
2★
7%
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Reviews for Sam cha

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*as of 2026-07-15
4.4337 ratings
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4★
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8%
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Review Summary

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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Seb
5.0

Good place, good food, good service.

Sep 13, 2023
on Google
Magali
5.0

WOW super resto coréen, plats savoureux, service attentionné, on y retourne assurément !

Sep 12, 2023
on Google
JacquelineLam-671
2 Reviews
5.0

This restaurant is so good! Ambiance, decor & food are incredible. All the staff are super friendly. It really has a home-like atmosphere which makes this place so unique.They have coat hanger stand so you can hang your jackets/coats to make yourself comfortable. Talking about food, their pork soondubu & kimchi fries are to die for!! The broth itself is miraculous. Their sojus are cheaper than most of the other restaurant in town so I like to add a few bottles to enjoy with the meal. Trust me, this is the ultimate combination. Can't wait to come back & try the rest of the menu!

Aug 15, 2021
EdwinLam-8482
1 Review
5.0

Absolutely the BEST korean restaurant in town. As soon as you walk into the restaurant you could feel the friendly environment, beautiful & cozy setting. The staff are doing their work properly, extremely good service, I got my food just in time. The food was 11/10 (more than delicious), I have tried so many korean restaurants but this one has its authenticity I can assure you. I took a pork soondubu, an okonomiyaki (vegetable crepe topped with bulgogi), takoyakis, kimchi fries (not on the menu) & a few bottles of soju to share. & I absolutely love it. It is this kind of restaurant that I would love to get a comfort meal with my family, a casual catching up time with a friend & even for a date. Love everything about this place. Go see for yourself, you won't regret.

Mar 27, 2020
JaneTr-9141
1 Review
1.0

I & my husband came here on Saturday, we understood it was busy on weekend, we accepted to wait for an hour, after an hour, there were 2 group of 2 & 4 came in. I saw there was an available table, but they took the group of 4 without asking us for ceding. What a horrible service! We never come back this place & would not recommend anyone who wants to take a satisfied service.

Aug 25, 2018
Foodie
11 Reviews
3.5

Nous y allons presque toujours pour la grillade à volonté, mais ça nous coûte toujours plus cher parce qu'il est très dur de résister aux autres plats comme accompagnement. Au prix que sont rendus le cinéma & le McDonald, ça revient juste un peu plus cher si vous restez sage & on passe une excellente soirée en discutant.

Le kalbi n'est jamais aussi mariné que dans d'autres endroits, mais il demeure bon & ce n'est qu'un des items dans le choix de viandes.

Oct 29, 2013
ulysse333
45 Reviews
3.5

Du coréen typique: un gros bol de riz avec de la viande, du kimchi, & un oeuf, ou encore des ramen le midi. Sinon, il y le BBQ coréen à volonté, autre classique. Cuisine très réconfortante & authentique. Parfait pour une journée froide ou pluvieuse. En plus, ils ont une salle privée qu'on peut réserver pour un karaoke de groupe, question de digérer le souper copieux.

L'ambiance est jeune, relax & sans prétention. Point négatif: la ventilation est peu efficace & on sort du resto avec l'odeur du porc grillé qui colle à la peau. À éviter si vous avez un rendez-vous juste après!

Jun 14, 2013
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