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.
Reviews for Sota BBQ Coréen are deeply polarized, highlighting a mix of highly satisfying and frustrating experiences. Many patrons praise the restaurant for its fresh, flavorful meat selection, diverse all-you-can-eat options, and generally pleasant atmosphere, often noting that the service can be impressively fast and the staff very welcoming. Conversely, a significant number of diners express dissatisfaction regarding inconsistent service, ranging from disorganized order management and missing food items to unprofessional behavior from staff regarding gratuity and closing times. While many find it a great spot for group gatherings and good value, others report issues with language barriers, confusing billing practices, and declining food quality, leading to a divide between loyal customers who see it as a staple and those who feel discouraged from returning.
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.
Dec 27, 2025
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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
Nous n'avons eu aucun service & c'était notre première fois la bas. Une chance quon avait deja manger dans un restaurant semblable. La nourriture etait pas pire, sushi très bon, sauf tous ce qui est frit comme le poulet général tao boeuf au sésame qui etait froid alors pas très bon. La plaque au milieu n'a pas ete changer durant notre repas alors a la fin elle etait trop utiliser. On avait a peine fini que la personne est venu nous faire payer alors quon commandais encore. L'ambiance etait bien puisque on a ete tranquille & chacun s'occupe de sa table (les clients) mais cela manquait de service client
I know is a all you can eat but come on man look at that rainbow roll man 🤣how can you serve this is beyond me 🤣 the rest of the food wasn't great either went there cause gyubee was full never ever again wannabe kbbq 🤣
Ever since Seoul Chako closed, this spot has become my go-to for all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in Montreal. The quality is consistently great, & the bonus is that they offer sushi as well, perfect for us because my husband is obsessed with sushi.
I also really appreciate how well-ventilated the dining area is. Indoor BBQ spots often struggle with smoke, but they've mastered the balance here. You can actually enjoy your meal without smelling like a grill afterward.
Highly recommend! this place never disappoints (I've been 5x with family & friends)
I am here on Wednesday night & we are 4 people as it is not busy manager gave us a big table & it was peaceful during our 3 hours time. Service was fast & food is very tasty. Visit on the weekdays for near & clean service as it is a bit busy on weekends. Everyone around is super friendly. The special thing I like is the offer on the beer which is 5 for 4 sapporo for 20$ which is pretty good deal. Will visit another time on a weekday.
Bon expérience culinaire, cependant on était un groupe de 5 & ils nous ont obligé à payer les frais de service alors que sur leur site ça dit que les frais de service sont pour les groupes de 6 & plus.
