Sota BBQ Coréen is hailed by many as one of Montreal's best all you can eat KBBQ, delivering tasty beef and other meats, solid sushi options, and a dessert line including ice cream that earned frequent praise, with some visits featuring fast service and a lively, well ventilated dining room. Experiences vary widely, though, with reports of long waits during busy times, last call rushes that force large upfront orders, incomplete or delayed dishes, and occasional billing issues such as added gratuities or hidden surcharges. Language and service consistency also come up, from attentive, friendly staff to comments about uneven attention, limited French or English, and inconsistent timing between courses and grills. Overall, it remains a popular spot for groups and celebrations, especially for fans of AYCE with a mix of Korean barbecue and sushi, but several reviews caution that the value and quality can depend on the visit, timing and how smoothly the service runs on that day.
We had a great experience @Sota - we reserved for a group of 10 for a friend's birthday, they adjusted the reservation twice according to our demands, they were extremely patient with people from our party that arrived late & we just had an amazing service from the staff overall. Extremely friendly & super patient, brought us water when needed super quickly. You can tell they were swamped & busy but always smiling & polite with us. A big 10/10, it is very rare to see hardworking staff, we had all the reasons to be an'unpleasant' group given some of us were late but they were extremely understanding.
Hello guys
It was my second time here in Sota bbq
& I reserved my table for down stairs & they changed their lighting & it was really good !
Food was good as always!
Must visit
Dec 29, 2025
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The food was good but I need to make a suggestion that the wait staff let customers know when they walk in when the last call to order is.
We came in for a late meal, sat down at 9:45pm & made our order with in 4 mins of sitting.
We just starting cooking when a waiter came by at 10pm saying it was last call in 10 mins.
They close 11:30pm.
Worried that were paying over 100$ for 2 people with tip, only getting 1 round of food & potentially not being satisfied. We ordered a second round & of course, needed to take some to go. They charged us an extra 25$ to take the plate home.
If we would have know the last call time we would have went to the late night hotpot place down the street.
Kinda scamy not going to lie.
Sad too cuz we've always enjoyed ourselves at sota.
This review is long overdue !! Hats off to manager Jason & his crew !!!
Showing how true leaders should act when customers are wronged. My friend & I were once forced to pay in advance & asked to leave as the line was supposedly getting longer & it was not the case. Wel I called that night to let them know that as a decent customer I was deeply saddened that in my hundreds of times there I had been kicked out.
Not expecting much I asked Jason for some form of compensation if it was possible hoping I'd receive an extra half hour there next time, but I'd never expect Manager Jason to not only offer me a free meal, but rather roll the red carpet for me my sister & friend. The waitress apologized & it was very heartwarming to see that a bad experience had turned into one of my favourite memories at Sotas.
Your kindness & demonstration that customers at Sotas are treated as a family did not go unoticed. Everytime I tip there; I do so with Joy. My friends always eat there after a tough civil engineering exam because it s such a great place to hang out. You guys treated me with respect every time I show up & have migraines or go blind because of the bad lights (due to eye cancer not Sotas fault at all) you guys see to it that I be accommodated to the best of your abilities when there is space. I'm proud to say that since that incident your kind act wasn't just payed ten full. I chose Sotas to celebrate my 30th bday. Whenever there s a debate between going to a new restaurant for a second time or Sotas I chose Sotas to be a hang out spot when my engineering bros & sisters have time to hang & want to unwind. Is it expensive yes, but do they make it worth your while yes. It's one of the few restaurants where I get giddy to go & spend my hard earned money. I may not have been there as much now that I'm a graduate, but mark my words 2026 will see my return there!!
Again thank you Jadona nd your crew for making Sotas a place where all of my engineering friends can hang & trully feel happy after a tough exam or week of work!!! May you keep serving with passion & joy!!!!
& thank you for turning what I genuinely thought was the end of an era at Sotas into the renaissance of a new one.
I highly recommend SOTA! I've been to three different Korean BBQs & this one is my overall favourite. There's no strict time policy to stress you out. The place itself is nice, the staff was friendly, the service was sUperfast, the portion sizes were smaller - which allows you to taste more items, & overall every item was good (except the sausage - I wouldn't recommend). I particularly loved the Korean bone beef stew, the dragon roll & the array of sauces that are available to you. I was pleasantly surprised by the black sesame icecream : probably not for everyone as it has a very powerful taste which tastes like sweetened sesame oil - I loved it. The black bean icecream was disappointing : it tasted like a watered down cherry icecream. The price bracket I indicated is including tax & tip
Très bonne service
Nourriture excellente
Personnel qui travaille à Sota sont vraiment chaleureux & accueillant
Bonne ambiance?musique?
Je vous recommande de venir essayer^_^
Our experience at Sota BBQ was incredibly disappointing. We were a large group with a reservation, but when we arrived, they sent us to the basement & split us into three separate tables far apart from each other-not ideal for a birthday dinner. To make matters worse, the basement was unbearably hot, leaving everyone sweating like we were in a sauna.
We arrived at 9:30 PM, a full 1.5 hours before closing, but they rushed us to order everything immediately because they claimed the kitchen was closing. For a Korean BBQ, this completely ruins the experience since the whole point is to order gradually as you eat. Instead, we were forced to make a massive order upfront, which was hard to gauge. Naturally, we ended up with too much food, & they quickly informed us we'd have to pay for any leftovers. It honestly felt like a setup to overcharge customers.
On top of that, they didn't bring many of the items we ordered, brought too much of others, & the food quality was mediocre at best. The chicken was questionable-neither looking nor tasting like chicken-& the sushi was on par with gas station sushi. They also never replaced the grill, even when it was full of burnt scraps, which every other Korean BBQ we've been to does automatically.
To make matters worse, they automatically added tips to our bills, which was not only unexpected but also felt inappropriate given the poor service. I'm not even sure if this is legal, but it was definitely not appreciated.
It was absolutely not worth $57. For that price, you'd expect much better food, service, & an overall experience. Instead, it felt like a complete ripoff.
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Sushi & Grillade BBQ Asiatique tout @ un Resto! Sota BBQ est un bon choix. Ce resto est situe 2 minutes tout pres du metro Guy Concordia. Ce resto offre un menu avec plusieurs choix de viandes marinees, legumes, sushis, des plats cuits ex: des soupes, du riz, des nouilles, des tempuras, etc. De plus, les boissons gazeuses sont tout aussi @ volonte. Je vous conseille fortement d'y aller au moins 4 @ 6 personnes pour pouvoir essayer un peu de tout. Pour un groupe plus de 20 personnes, je vous recommande de parler avec le gerant du resto pour faire une demande pour la salle privee. La salle est situee au sous-sol & elle est tres grande. Elle peut accommoder jusqu'@ 50 invites. Appeler pour plus d'informations! Amusez-vous!
"Sota Korean Restaurant offers a warm ambiance with authentic Korean flavors. The BBQ is a standout, with tender meats & delicious sides. Service is friendly, making it a must-visit for Korean food lovers."
Je me suis présenté avec un groupe d'amis dans le restaurant & j'ai été servis par Michelle qui venait de commencé son service pour Sota, elle était excellente ! Souriante, serviable & chaleureuse 💯 Moi & mes amis la remercions de s'être occupé de nous, c'est un 100/10 pour elle. C'était un excellent d'avoir le jus à volonté inclus avec le dessert, je recommande l'endroit.
En ce qui concerne le Soto, j'ai vraiment été contente & déçu en même temps. Déjà j'étais ravie de savoir que les boissons soft étaient à volonté. Ensuite la nourriture était correcte. C'était pas exceptionnel mais pas mauvais non plus ( peut-être que cela dépend des choix que nous avoir fait mais bon..). Par contre, le kimchi & les glaces haricot rouge & thé vert sont une tuerie. En ce qui concerne le service je peux vous dire que l'on pouvoir sentir qu'on nous chassait des lieux avec des remarque par si par là. Par exemple pendant qu'on est toujours en train de manger le serveur nous demande si on veut nos desserts. Vous me dirais peut être que c'est parce que c'est presque l'heure de fermeture mais non, il était 18h ! On nous pressait tellement qu'on a du payer notre repas avant de pouvoir avoir nos dessert pensant qu'on allait nous laisser tranquille mais non. Pour que l'on soit plus rapide le serveur s'est arrêté près de nous pour nous "aider " à prendre notre commande de crème glacé. & enfin on ne peux, ne pas terminer en mentionnant les regards des serveurs.
Pour terminer c'était pas une expérience formidable mais c'est à améliorer. Là je m'adresse à Sota, vous n'êtes pas un restaurant fast-food alors laissez nous vraiment vivre l'expérience dans vos lieux. Si vous voulez que les clients en finissent rapidement, je sais pas moi, peut être remettez -10% sur la note aux clients qui finissent leur repas en 1h30 peut être que ça va aider.
