Sota BBQ Coréen centers its culinary focus on the interactive tradition of table-side grilling, where patrons sear high-quality cuts of marinated beef, pork, and seafood over live flames. The menu highlights classic staples including thinly sliced bulgogi, spicy pork belly, and tender galbi, accompanied by a diverse array of house-made banchan side dishes. Each meal incorporates the essential elements of fermentation and spice, utilizing traditional preparations like kimchi and soybean paste to anchor the flavor profiles. The seating arrangement facilitates groups, featuring built-in ventilation systems designed to manage the smoke generated during the cooking process. Patrons engage directly with the heat source, managing the texture and char of their selections to their specific preference. This hands-on approach defines the technical execution and the structural rhythm of the entire dining sequence within the space.
Sota BBQ Coréen offers a wide variety of all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ options, featuring well-seasoned meats, flavorful sides, and popular dessert selections like ice cream. Many patrons appreciate the efficient and friendly service, noting that the staff is often accommodating and helpful, particularly for group gatherings and celebrations. The dining environment is generally described as pleasant and well-ventilated, making it a go-to spot for those looking to enjoy a casual meal with friends or family. While experiences can vary regarding service speed and organizational consistency during peak hours, many guests find the overall value and quality of the food to be satisfying, encouraging repeat visits for a tasty and convenient dining experience.
Great delicious food but server was staring at us the whole time. Very uncomfortable. We were seated downstairs & the ambiance was poor compared to upstairs. The same 5 songs were playing & we had to ask for them to start the music because it kept stopping. Also, they charged us with the automatic 15% tips event tho we were 5 & their policy says it applies at 6 people so I'm pretty sure it's because we were black people. The service is just bad. If you're ready to deal with casual racism go ahead.
Also we had to keep reordering again & again because the food was simply not coming. They just kept telling us to redo the order.
So first time here, we are from Niagara Falls. Mind you we have about 3 of these types of establishments in Niagara & they are all top notch, from food to service to atmosphere.
We arrive on time for our reservation, we are escorted not to the main floor but around the corner where we see the signs for the washrooms....ok ok lets see what's going on lol. They take us past the washrooms & then down stairs into another section of the restaurant & we were like ok ok this is nice.
Server comes over & drops a pitcher of ice water on the table, then says by the way limits is 2hrs & walks away. Leaves no glasses to use, no plates. No utensils & no tongs to use on our raw food to cook.
We figure out on our own that we need to scan a QR code & use that to place the order we want to grill....we manage to get someone else's attention & get all the missing items.
So we place our orders, & it takes almost 30min before any of our food arrived to cook. Mind you we have a 2hr time limit. So 30min gone....sushi shows up, but we didn't get any of the meat we ordered until around 45min in.
Food was mediocre at best, like a 5 out of 10.
Also about a quarter of the itmes we did order, never made it to our table. Not sure what happened there.
When we finally decided to pay & leave vetoed the same server who first sat us....about 20min went by & no one came to collect payment. We had to wave down a female employee.
She comes back about 5min later with a machine....presents the bill, then says oh by the way the TIP is already included in the total....uh ok, we were a table of 4....they decided to give themselves a $28 tip.
Then I put my card in (debit) to pay, she say oh we only accept cash or credit cards, wow ok....I said thats not on your website at all, & you never said that when we came in, she says we have a sign on the front door....yes, but if your website was honest about it I wouldn't have made the reservations lol
So we had to move money around to one of my wife's CC & pay.
All in all a horrible experience, we come to Montreal twice a year & will not be going to this place again.
$228 for 4 people lol soooooooo not worth it for this crap.
Our experience was completely ruined by the owner's behavior.
As we were finishing our meal, the owner came over & yelled at us because I had left ONE piece of meat on my plate. He claimed that particular cut cost him $30 per pound. I calmly explained that I simply didn't like that specific cut of meat. Instead of accepting my response, he grabbed a knife & fork directly from our table, pointed at the meat on my plate, & began cutting it in front of us while insisting there was nothing wrong with it.
It was one of the most awkward & embarrassing dining experiences I've ever had. The entire restaurant went quiet, & the surrounding tables were staring at us while this happened.
We immediately asked for the bill, paid, & left without leaving a tip. As we were walking out, several employees apologized to us & said they were sorry for what had happened, even mentioning that they knew their boss behaved this way.
No matter how good the food may be, no customer should ever be publicly humiliated over leaving a single piece of food on their plate. We won't be returning.
Aug 2, 2026
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1. don't accept debit card
2. kid was less than 1yo that didn't even eat had to pay 12$
3. service was horrible, had to reorder dishes several times & even have to ask for them
4. quality & quantity really went down
5. paid cash about 170$ when the bill was 160$ & the waitress that we haven't seen once got INTO OUR FACES & was like''no tip?''...WHAT???
I've given a five star before, however, I really didn't like the slow & neglectful service tonight! I didn't give as much tip as I always do. The waitress stopped me asking literally asking in a very rude way why the tip is that much. I go like I didn't enjoy the service & she gives side eyes in a way that I paid an extra 18 dollars on top of my tip again! Like what? The tip is based on my experience not something mandatory to stop the customer for it (I was so happy with the good & had a great night with my family & friends prior to this attitude!!!!). Please talk to your waitress about this because it was so so so rude (I didn't want to make her night awful so I just paid more & left but I'll never go back because it ruined up my whole experience even though I like their food).
Went there for lunch. The food is good but there is not a lot of choice of meat. The service was very quick. Unexpectedly at the end after we paid (we all left a tip) the server looked mad & threw away angrily our receipt. Like im sorry but you went once to refill water & you did not effort to communicate with us, don't expect a 20% tip for that. Anyhow overall it was good
Forced us to tip. Even though they had absolutely NO service at all. The servers had an insane attitude towards us, they kept giving us bad looks & didn't even bother to smile. I thought that was the bare minimum? If you don't want to see a customer, simply don't become a server? But if that's your only option for a job & want to earn money from tips, put in some efforts. The way they'asked' us for tips was pathetic. They insisted that we did not pay taxes, even though it was literally written on the receipt that we already had paid the full amount. The manager had a horrible attitude & forced us to pay an additional 6$, insisting that it was'for taxes' but clearly it wasn't. I'm not against tips but you'd had to earn it like everyone else, not force your way into it. Put in some efforts. Please. At least smile. As a customer, I do not plan to go in a restaurant where the server will do nothing but give me terrible looks & judge. Like my bad I want a normal service?
The food was good but I need to make a suggestion that the wait staff let customers know when they walk in when the last call to order is.
We came in for a late meal, sat down at 9:45pm & made our order with in 4 mins of sitting.
We just starting cooking when a waiter came by at 10pm saying it was last call in 10 mins.
They close 11:30pm.
Worried that were paying over 100$ 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.
I come here often because the food is delicious & the service is quick. I visited again yesterday, the food was as good as ever, but I was very disappointed with the service of the female staff member. She was visibly annoyed when I asked about the salad I ordered on the app. I waited 30 minutes & didn't see the salad & kimchi that came with my order, so I asked the staff. She looked irritated even though I explained very normally that I knew vegetables were expensive in winter, so we had to pay $1 for each salad, which wasn't a problem for me. Because for me, eating grilled food without vegetables loses 50% of its deliciousness. The service yesterday was very poor & I had a bad meal. I apologize for not tipping, but I was unhappy with the service yesterday. They gave me an incomplete order even though the restaurant wasn't as busy as usual. If it were busy, I would understand. But the staff were still chatting amongst themselves. There were missing orders, & not a single staff member cleared the empty plates. I was very disappointed with the female staff member yesterday. Normally I'm not very picky, but the attitude of that girl yesterday made me feel dissatisfied. I hope the team will improve. Thank you.
Has to be the worst KBBQ I have went
Always came here before, but I guess won't be coming back anymore. Service used to be better!
We were in the basement
First, we were served so much food & told us If can't finish it to leave it on the side & they'll take it back. Well we did & saw them putting it back in the refrigerator!!!!
Second, they gave us a bin to put our used containers so that they won't need to get our used dishes!!
Third, They served the same pitcher we had just used for coke to another table without washing it!!
Fourth,the server came & gave me our receipt without even being done & I told them we weren't done & they just replied well you can pay now & stay!!! They even charged me the tip already & we were only 5!!!
Fifth, the food was very average, for sure not fresh, the salmon had a smell
