The Short Version:
Absolutely delicious Korean food at this small basement restaurant.
The Long Version:
On a previous trip to Montreal, my husband and I walked by Danbi on our last day in the city, so I made a note to return on a future visit, and so we did.
We got the Danbi Chicken Wrap ($11.50), Crispy Chicken Bites ($14.99) and added fries for an additional $2. The food came out pretty quickly and everything was delicious! The fried chicken bites were crunchy on the outside and the dark meat on the inside was moist and tender. I usually prefer white meat, but the dark meat here wasn't fatty or gristly so I enjoyed it. The sauce came on the side. I had asked the staff there what the Danbi sauce was and she described it as a sweet sauce with a touch of teriyaki flavour. We went with the traditional Yangnyeom sauce, but she ended up giving us both so we could try the Danbi sauce. How nice is that? And I enjoyed both sauces!
The accompanying fries were also excellent. They were piping hot and very crispy. They were regular cut fries with a bit of seasoning on them.
The Chicken Wrap was also fantastic and very photogenic with all the colourful ingredients. The vegetables in it allowed us to feel more virtuous as we weren't just eating starch and meat. Lol. The wrap had delicious fried chicken bites in it, along with lettuce, cabbage, carrots and I think some sort of pickled vegetable. The tortilla wrap was fresh and soft. We really enjoyed the wrap.
The staff working there was really sweet. She answered all my questions and ensured our meal had no sesame seeds in it, like I requested. She brought us water and also small plates so we could share all the items.
The place is whimsically decorated (see my pictures) and small. The only seating is bar seating facing the wall for about 6-8 people.
You order and pay at the kiosk, but the staff member is available to answer any questions or take special requests. Staff bring out the food as it's ready. We got our fried chicken bites first, then the wrap, then the fries. We were fine with this so we could start eating quicker, lol, and everything arrived at our table piping hot.
Everything is served in takeout containers, but it's cardboard, so relatively environmentally friendly. It's mostly a takeout joint.
I would definitely recommend Danbi for a quick casual meal. They do Korean fried chicken very well.
Review #203 (2025) read more