Hwang-Kum - Montreal, Quebec

The pancake is delicious, but the special spicy chicken is too salty for us, though the portion size is generous. The cabbage in the cold noodles tastes bitter. Additionally, there is basically no service. We asked for more water several times, but it never came, so we ended up leaving ... and buying water elsewhere. Read more

I just had the most amazing Korean meal of my life. Normally I am very into salty / spicey foods so the sweeter Korean notes on Korean cuisine was always just ok to me - but I had always guessed that the cuisine of a massive place like Korea can be ... more than that. This place just proved it! It was recommended by an airbnb host who is Korean who said it’s her fav place in Montreal and very authentic. From the outside we originally couldn’t tell it was open since they have two doors and you can’t see the light from outside. And sooo glad we came - I am stuffed now, the flavours were complex and intense, everything perfectly salted. I loved everything from the bean sprouts in the small plates (addictive, HYPER flavorful), to the seafood pancake and Chicken w Gingseng soup /porridge, to the peach flavoured makgeolli served in the wide metal bowl (750ml bottle - enough for two people). Even the complimentary barley tea feels tastefully made (very soft and subtle flavour, no bitterness and not much sweetness - just very refreshing). My mom is a massive Korean food fan so naturally she loved it as well. + Relaxed vibe and friendly, efficient service. And even the music was right 🥲😭 (today they were playing Melody Gardot and Norah Jones) Read more

[Update 2024-04-27] still very good for their seafood pancakes. BEWARE, this place is super popular and you might have to wait during busy days and hours. The BEST place for seafood pancake (haemul pajeon) in the city : super crispy, filling, big seafood pieces. Authentic korean food and the staff is ... super friendly. Side dishes are offered with your meal (kimchi, radish kimchi, bean sprout, potatoes, cucumbers). They are only open at night for supper and please call in advance or check their Facebook page, because they sometimes close without warning. Read more

Cozy authentic Korean restaurant! The BEST Korean kimchi pancakes I’ve ever had! A perfect balance of crispiness and flavor that's unmatched. With an authentic menu and friendly service, it's a top choice for a satisfying Korean dining experience.

BEST KOREAN SEAFOOD PANCAKE IN MTL!! This thing is insanely thick, a big as a personal pizza, comes in on a sizzling hot plate, crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. They are also very very generous with the seafood. The stews to share are also fun, as it ... comes on its own little stove and you watch it bubble on the table as it heats up. This has been my go-to Korean spot for years, but I would definitely recommend calling in half an hour in advance to make sure they are open before making the trip out. They are notorious for being randomly closed without warning, and you may be left with the disappointment of finding a closed shop when the pancake craving has already set in :( Read more