By Rain Morie
Montreal is one of the oldest cities in North America and is known for its remarkable fusion of old-world charm with its vibrant present. Montreal is a thriving metropolis appreciated for its cultural diversity, artistic community and stylish "nouveau" attitude in whatever the citizens of Montreal decide to undertake. Traditionally, Montreal has closer cultural ties with South Eastern Asian cuisine, but authentic Korean restaurants from Eastern
Asia are becoming easier to find every day; stylish Asian-fusion restaurants featuring Korean dishes are popular in Montreal as well.
Korea House
Korea House offers casual fine dining in a comfortable restaurant setting serving wine and beer only. The menu includes many authentic Korean dishes such as Korean-style noodles, fried dumplings, Bulgogi and Jap Tchae served with plenty of popular Korean accompaniments of bean sprouts, pickled cucumbers, kimchi, garlic chili and sesame oils. For entertainment, popular karaoke music is available on the premises.
Korea House
4950 Chemin Queen-Mary
Montreal, Quebec
H3X 1J9
(514) 733-7823
Seoul BBQ
Seoul Barbecue is one of the newer Korean establishments in Montreal and is a favorite of those looking for an authentic Korean menu. It also functions as a Korean barbecue house, so you can cook raw foods ordered on the Korean barbecues, if you wish. The service is attentive and the atmosphere is warm and casually comfortable.
Seoul BBQ
3300 Boul. Cavendish
Montreal, Quebec
H4B 2M8
(514) 489-6656
Koko Restaurant and Bar
Koko restaurant and bar in the downtown area is Montreal's newest social space serving an eclectic menu of Asian-inspired gourmet dishes. There is a sushi menu, plus an Asian fusion menu of different regional cuisines including Korean dishes such as Kimchi side dishes and Korean spiced green beans. Thai cuisine plus Szechuan and Tandoori are other Asian dishes from which to choose. The stylish Koko restaurant and bar have an in-house DJ and feature an electric runway slicing through the grand salon. The petite salon is draped in black velvet, and adjacent is an outdoor patio for guests who require refuge from the crowds.
Koko Restaurant and Bar
8 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, Quebec
H2X 4C9
(514) 657-5656
kokomontreal.com
La Maison Bulgogi
La Maison is a newer Korean restaurant that has quickly become popular in Montreal. The ambiance is understated with minimalist decor and fluorescent lighting reminiscent of a retro fast food restaurant. The menu fare is tasty selections of Korean hot pots, specialty bulgogi soups, dumplings and Korean pizza--pa jun--likened to a pancake. The delicious cuisine makes this causal trendy restaurant well worth a visit.
La Maison Bulgogi
2127 Rue Sainte-Catherine W.
Montreal, Quebec
H3H 1M6
(514) 935-9820
Hwang Kum
Hwang Kum is a notable Korean diner in Montreal known for its authentic culinary delights and long term establishment. The décor is unpretentious and makes for a delicious lunch spot while in the Sherbrooke street area, or a casual bistro night for dinner. If delicious Korean food not watered down with American influences is what you are looking for, look no further than Hwang Kum.
Hwang Kum
5908 Sherbrooke St. W.
Montreal, Quebec
H4A 1X7
(514) 487-1712
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About the Author:
With 10 years of academic writing/editing experience, Rain Morie took the leap into independent writing, editing and photography in 2006. Publications Morie has written for include "AllVoices," Today.Com and Bright Hub. Morie has a fine art education in dance and photography. She returned to university to complete a B.A. and master's in sociology and psychology.
