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This is my mom's favorite korean restaurant which is also why I brought her there for mother's day dinner :). As usual their seafood pancakes are the best!! Freshly made, crispy and super delicious. If you go there, make sure you order the Galbi, it's their beef rib steak. Chewy and sweet. Spicy tofu soup is their most authentic korean soup, is your perfect match with korean rice. Unfortunately, besides these 3 dishes, the others aren't as good. It's either too salty or it taste weird... My wife is also a fanatic korean food lover so I have korean quite often... The service is okay, the food arrive quickly despite the fact that they are always packed!
Food: Hwang Kum thank you for not disappointing me, I've heard from you since the ages of caveman, only in good. I was very susceptible for you being one of those over-hyped places where I would leave empty and sad after the meal. But no! you became one of my top ones after this visit. The seafood pancake is definitely one of the best I've eaten in MTL, thick but crispy, abundant in green onions and seafood, only hearing the grizzling noise that it was making on the hot plate was already an enjoyable experience. The banchan were also varied and flavorful (on the salty side) and the stew was full of Korean spice, perfect dish to warm you up on a winter day~ Service: The staff were calm and efficient despite this place being crowded~ Price: Good quality/quantity-price ratio Ambiance: The place is tiny, tiny and... tiny?! Everyone piled up like sardines almost, and the long wait at nighttime. But we don't care, the food rules!
TLDR: Cute little restaurant that quickly serves authentic bold Korean deliciousness. Warning: the portions are HUGE. This restaurant works on a first come first serve basis, and why not considering they are always packed. We went on a Tuesday and the door was constantly opening by people in hopes of eating something delicious. The three of us sat down and studied the long menu religiously. We agreed to share everything and finally decided on the dumplings (they are filled with beef), a spicy cold beef glass noodle soup, bibimbap in a hot stone bowl, and seolleongtang (beef bone broth soup). If you want dessert at the end you will have to go elsewhere as the do not have a dessert menu. The meal starts with some delicious homemade Kimchi, cucumber salad, marinated potatoes, crunchy spicy marinated something that I couldn't figure out (I think it was also potatoes), and bean sprout salad. We all agreed that our favourite was the tangy cucumber salad. The steamed dumplings came first and they were very tasty. Simple, delicious, and the accompanying sauces were much appreciated. We also used the leftover sauces from the side dishes for some diversity in flavour. Our three "main sharing dishes" arrived and we realised that we probably got the worst three dishes to share. Don't get me wrong, they were fabulous in flavour, texture, etc. However, when it comes to sharing... noodle soups are a bad idea. Also, the portions were massive. We were three people and we still had leftovers! The scissors provided at the beginning of the meal was for the kimchi, but we ended up using them for the long noodles in the soup as we had a lot of trouble picking them up! I do apologise if we offended anyone by cutting our noodles! The bone broth soup was one of the most decadent soups I have ever tasted, and every spoonful was belly-filling. The spicy cold beef noodle soup had just the right kick and was bursting with flavour. The winning dish was the bibimbap with the crunchy rice at the bottom. We all agreed that we will still order it the next time we come back. At the end of the meal, I asked the waiter which dishes were the best for sharing because clearly noodle soups are not ideal. He pointed me towards the Korean bbq plates in the front of the menu and of course the sharing platters in the back. He also informed me that their most popular dish is the seafood pancake, which is great for people who enjoy seafood. We will definitely heed is advice the next time we visit. My last note is that the food is very warming, so I will most likely be frequenting the Kwang Kum more in the winter than the summer. Definitely an experience I would recommend :)
Hwang-Kum you did it, you have the first bibimbap that I actually liked. I've had a couple of bibimbaps at different places but the majority of them were too bland to my liking. I also loved the japchae which was mouthwatering - the sweetness was a perfect incentive for wanting more. Although, my first taste of Hwang-Kum was hoe naengmyeon, which was a cold dish made of buckwheat noodles and raw fish. It was decent but strange at the same time. The raw fish is not your average sashimi. With a bit of online researching I found out that it's in fact skate fish. The texture resembled pickled herring with added cartilage toughness. The noodles were also interesting, they seemed to be never ending and tough to chew. As I was slurping the Rapunzel noodles my eyes shifted to the pair scissors that were mysteriously provided with the meal. I'm pretty sure they were there for a good reason. Staffs were friendly, walls and decoration conveyed Korea, overall, I'd absolutely recommend Hwang-Kum if you want to good Korean food or perhaps to further explore its cuisine.
Always crowed so expect to arrive earlier to line up! Seafood pancake is one of the best I've had...even compared to those I've had in Korea! The pork leg is also one of my favorite there. Clean and friendly service with good food.
MUST TRY SEAFOOD PANCAKE. It is in fact the best seafood pancake I had in Montreal korean restaurants. The only one able to make it crispy and not soggy! The other dishes on the menu are alright. Recently, the prices increased, and it became a bit too expensive... I'd come here once every year or two to have their seafood pancake, but not my go to korean restaurant.
This is now officially my favourite Korean restaurant in town! Seafood pancake is a must-try just as everyone else said. I also recommend the white beef soup (made from beef bones.) Cold noodle tasted great too, ginseng chicken soup didn't reach my expectation but still okay. It's a small restaurant so I say go early to avoid the waiting line. However, their opening hours are not entirely accurate! We went on Tuesday at 6pm but it's closed with no one answering the phone. I believe I'm not the first one pointing out this problem and it is the only reason why I did not give 5 stars.
We went to celebrate at Hwang Kum in Notre-Dâme-de-Grâce. A bit out of the way of downtown but definitely worth the detour! This small Korean restaurant works on the basis of first-come-first-served but the waiting is not extensively long. We had their signature MOST FLUFFIEST PAJEON EVER! In Kim Chi or Sea Food I would definitely go back: To try their new items (I think I saw spicy octopus) Anyday just for their pajeon Hwang Kum is best for: Small groups and families of 2-4 people Better-than-your-regular (home) Korean meal (and therefore a bit more expensive too) Full review: http://seizonal.com/2015/03/05/so-fluffy-i-could-die-at-hwang-kum/
After long realizing that I haven't yet to experience Korean in Montreal,my friend's Korean craving became a friday night dinner for 2 but ordering for 6. haha As a suggestion to us from a couple of people here, we checked out this little NDG establishment (when I say little we're talking like one tiny restaurant). I had just awoken from an 18 hour nap (I've been in an anemic tiredness that I can't seem to shake) so this was my breakfast. We arrived to a line-up of about 10 people ahead of us, Personally this just peaked my interest even more! It took about half an hour to seat us, and during that time, we just observed everyone's orders and took in the delicious smells. Th restaurant seats about 30 people total, with 3 two seaters and 6 four seaters, by the time we did sit down, we were starving! To my disappointment, they don't serve tea in the summertime, which seemed odd, but I made do with cold water. We ordered: Dumplings, Seafood Pajeon (a pancake with seafood and veggies), spicy BBQ chicken, and Bibimbap (rice beef veggies, tofu, egg in a super hot stone bowl). Going into this we knew we weren't going to finish it, but we decided that leftovers were a must. The meal comes with the complimentary side dishes: Sookju Namul - marinated bean sprouts (cold) Oijangajji muchim - pickled cucumbers Gamja Jorim - Korean potato salad Dongchimi - Kim Chi Radish Kim Chi - Cabbage All delish! The dumplings were super meaty, and although I've had better dumplings these were good. Not oversteamed, or dry. The Pajeon was excellent, the squid was tender not chewy, and it was very dense. The Bibimbap, was really flavourful and tasty, but I did want the rice to be able to really crisp up on the side of the stone bowl, which didnt happen. The BBQ chicken, was oerfect amount of spicy, and also went awesome with the white rice. The total for our meal (no beverages) was $61 and we had enough to last another meal and a half each. Overall pleased with my first foray into Korean here in Montreal!
Had dinner here tonight with my brother and ordered the Gimbap and Bibimbap! Nothing is nicer on a cold winter evening than a nice hot stone pot Bibimbap! In the summer it's good but in the winter it's even better! We came by and tried here because our other Korean favourite was closed on Tuesdays. Portions are a bit smaller here but really how much food do you need to eat? How fat do you want to get? Portions were big enough to satisfy and leave with a full stomach. The meal came with your regular assortment of Banchan, but again quantities were a bit smaller! In the front entrance they proudly display all of their restaurant reviews that date back to 2005 and earlier. Price wise a bit more but quality is there!
6 months ago
4 years ago
If you come here, you HAVE to try their seafood pancake. It's so crispy and flavorful and the sauce that comes with it compliments it perfectly. As for the other food, I find it a bit pricey. The soon dubu jigae is half the size compared to other places so there isn't much in there. The side dishes are pretty good. Everytime I come here there's a line up so be prepared for that. The service is pretty fast and the staff is nice. read more
This is my mom's favorite korean restaurant which is also why I brought her there for mother's day dinner :). As usual their seafood pancakes are the best!! Freshly made, crispy and super delicious. If you go there, make sure you order the Galbi, it's their beef rib steak. Chewy and sweet. Spicy tofu soup is their most authentic korean soup, is your perfect match with korean rice. Unfortunately, besides these 3 dishes, the others aren't as good. It's either too salty or it taste weird... My wife is also a fanatic korean food lover so I have korean quite often... The service is okay, the food arrive quickly despite the fact that they are always packed! read more
Food: Hwang Kum thank you for not disappointing me, I've heard from you since the ages of caveman, only in good. I was very susceptible for you being one of those over-hyped places where I would leave empty and sad after the meal. But no! you became one of my top ones after this visit. The seafood pancake is definitely one of the best I've eaten in MTL, thick but crispy, abundant in green onions and seafood, only hearing the grizzling noise that it was making on the hot plate was already an enjoyable experience. The banchan were also varied and flavorful (on the salty side) and the stew was full of Korean spice, perfect dish to warm you up on a winter day~ Service: The staff were calm and efficient despite this place being crowded~ Price: Good quality/quantity-price ratio Ambiance: The place is tiny, tiny and... tiny?! Everyone piled up like sardines almost, and the long wait at nighttime. But we don't care, the food rules! read more
TLDR: Cute little restaurant that quickly serves authentic bold Korean deliciousness. Warning: the portions are HUGE. This restaurant works on a first come first serve basis, and why not considering they are always packed. We went on a Tuesday and the door was constantly opening by people in hopes of eating something delicious. The three of us sat down and studied the long menu religiously. We agreed to share everything and finally decided on the dumplings (they are filled with beef), a spicy cold beef glass noodle soup, bibimbap in a hot stone bowl, and seolleongtang (beef bone broth soup). If you want dessert at the end you will have to go elsewhere as the do not have a dessert menu. The meal starts with some delicious homemade Kimchi, cucumber salad, marinated potatoes, crunchy spicy marinated something that I couldn't figure out (I think it was also potatoes), and bean sprout salad. We all agreed that our favourite was the tangy cucumber salad. The steamed dumplings came first and they were very tasty. Simple, delicious, and the accompanying sauces were much appreciated. We also used the leftover sauces from the side dishes for some diversity in flavour. Our three "main sharing dishes" arrived and we realised that we probably got the worst three dishes to share. Don't get me wrong, they were fabulous in flavour, texture, etc. However, when it comes to sharing... noodle soups are a bad idea. Also, the portions were massive. We were three people and we still had leftovers! The scissors provided at the beginning of the meal was for the kimchi, but we ended up using them for the long noodles in the soup as we had a lot of trouble picking them up! I do apologise if we offended anyone by cutting our noodles! The bone broth soup was one of the most decadent soups I have ever tasted, and every spoonful was belly-filling. The spicy cold beef noodle soup had just the right kick and was bursting with flavour. The winning dish was the bibimbap with the crunchy rice at the bottom. We all agreed that we will still order it the next time we come back. At the end of the meal, I asked the waiter which dishes were the best for sharing because clearly noodle soups are not ideal. He pointed me towards the Korean bbq plates in the front of the menu and of course the sharing platters in the back. He also informed me that their most popular dish is the seafood pancake, which is great for people who enjoy seafood. We will definitely heed is advice the next time we visit. My last note is that the food is very warming, so I will most likely be frequenting the Kwang Kum more in the winter than the summer. Definitely an experience I would recommend :) read more
11 years ago
Hwang-Kum you did it, you have the first bibimbap that I actually liked. I've had a couple of bibimbaps at different places but the majority of them were too bland to my liking. I also loved the japchae which was mouthwatering - the sweetness was a perfect incentive for wanting more. Although, my first taste of Hwang-Kum was hoe naengmyeon, which was a cold dish made of buckwheat noodles and raw fish. It was decent but strange at the same time. The raw fish is not your average sashimi. With a bit of online researching I found out that it's in fact skate fish. The texture resembled pickled herring with added cartilage toughness. The noodles were also interesting, they seemed to be never ending and tough to chew. As I was slurping the Rapunzel noodles my eyes shifted to the pair scissors that were mysteriously provided with the meal. I'm pretty sure they were there for a good reason. Staffs were friendly, walls and decoration conveyed Korea, overall, I'd absolutely recommend Hwang-Kum if you want to good Korean food or perhaps to further explore its cuisine. read more
Always crowed so expect to arrive earlier to line up! Seafood pancake is one of the best I've had...even compared to those I've had in Korea! The pork leg is also one of my favorite there. Clean and friendly service with good food. read more
MUST TRY SEAFOOD PANCAKE. It is in fact the best seafood pancake I had in Montreal korean restaurants. The only one able to make it crispy and not soggy! The other dishes on the menu are alright. Recently, the prices increased, and it became a bit too expensive... I'd come here once every year or two to have their seafood pancake, but not my go to korean restaurant. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
This is now officially my favourite Korean restaurant in town! Seafood pancake is a must-try just as everyone else said. I also recommend the white beef soup (made from beef bones.) Cold noodle tasted great too, ginseng chicken soup didn't reach my expectation but still okay. It's a small restaurant so I say go early to avoid the waiting line. However, their opening hours are not entirely accurate! We went on Tuesday at 6pm but it's closed with no one answering the phone. I believe I'm not the first one pointing out this problem and it is the only reason why I did not give 5 stars. read more
12 years ago
We went to celebrate at Hwang Kum in Notre-Dâme-de-Grâce. A bit out of the way of downtown but definitely worth the detour! This small Korean restaurant works on the basis of first-come-first-served but the waiting is not extensively long. We had their signature MOST FLUFFIEST PAJEON EVER! In Kim Chi or Sea Food I would definitely go back: To try their new items (I think I saw spicy octopus) Anyday just for their pajeon Hwang Kum is best for: Small groups and families of 2-4 people Better-than-your-regular (home) Korean meal (and therefore a bit more expensive too) Full review: http://seizonal.com/2015/03/05/so-fluffy-i-could-die-at-hwang-kum/ read more
9 years ago
After long realizing that I haven't yet to experience Korean in Montreal,my friend's Korean craving became a friday night dinner for 2 but ordering for 6. haha As a suggestion to us from a couple of people here, we checked out this little NDG establishment (when I say little we're talking like one tiny restaurant). I had just awoken from an 18 hour nap (I've been in an anemic tiredness that I can't seem to shake) so this was my breakfast. We arrived to a line-up of about 10 people ahead of us, Personally this just peaked my interest even more! It took about half an hour to seat us, and during that time, we just observed everyone's orders and took in the delicious smells. Th restaurant seats about 30 people total, with 3 two seaters and 6 four seaters, by the time we did sit down, we were starving! To my disappointment, they don't serve tea in the summertime, which seemed odd, but I made do with cold water. We ordered: Dumplings, Seafood Pajeon (a pancake with seafood and veggies), spicy BBQ chicken, and Bibimbap (rice beef veggies, tofu, egg in a super hot stone bowl). Going into this we knew we weren't going to finish it, but we decided that leftovers were a must. The meal comes with the complimentary side dishes: Sookju Namul - marinated bean sprouts (cold) Oijangajji muchim - pickled cucumbers Gamja Jorim - Korean potato salad Dongchimi - Kim Chi Radish Kim Chi - Cabbage All delish! The dumplings were super meaty, and although I've had better dumplings these were good. Not oversteamed, or dry. The Pajeon was excellent, the squid was tender not chewy, and it was very dense. The Bibimbap, was really flavourful and tasty, but I did want the rice to be able to really crisp up on the side of the stone bowl, which didnt happen. The BBQ chicken, was oerfect amount of spicy, and also went awesome with the white rice. The total for our meal (no beverages) was $61 and we had enough to last another meal and a half each. Overall pleased with my first foray into Korean here in Montreal! read more
14 years ago
13 years ago
Had dinner here tonight with my brother and ordered the Gimbap and Bibimbap! Nothing is nicer on a cold winter evening than a nice hot stone pot Bibimbap! In the summer it's good but in the winter it's even better! We came by and tried here because our other Korean favourite was closed on Tuesdays. Portions are a bit smaller here but really how much food do you need to eat? How fat do you want to get? Portions were big enough to satisfy and leave with a full stomach. The meal came with your regular assortment of Banchan, but again quantities were a bit smaller! In the front entrance they proudly display all of their restaurant reviews that date back to 2005 and earlier. Price wise a bit more but quality is there! read more
7 years ago
Food is so great here! But I'm so confused by their schedule... It says it closes at 10 on Yelp, and usually they'll keep it longer... But we are told we have to leave at 9:30 when we arrived at about 9.... Fortunately we are fast eaters, but It was still kinda upset and awkward...wish we could have more time to enjoy the food read more
13 years ago
10 years ago
This is my favourite Korean restaurant in Montreal. All the dishes are flavourful and delicious. Don't be surprised if you have to stand in line for a bit before sitting down, space is limited. Try the conch salad and the seafood pancakes, oh and the marinated kalbi too! read more
11 years ago
Despite their food are really good, tasty, and korean authentic, I will not give a fully 5 stars mainly because their opening hours are not accurate. They basically open whenever they feel like to and also you should always call before heading there to make sure they are open. Moreover, you shouldn't expect great services, they don't really pay attention to you when it gets super busy. Otherwise, I must say their food is a must try! read more
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11 years ago
Will definitely return. Seafood pancake, braised pork jarret and ramen noodle soup served in a large hot pot are highly recommended. Better go on a Tuesday or Wednesday by avoiding the peak dinner hours. Tiny restaurant that accommodates around 20-25 people if seated comfortably. read more
10 years ago
When I walked in this place,I am surprised by the decoration. They gived the side dishes are amazing！Although I went there for the seafood pancake that is super crispy, there are still too much flour. I prefer the spicy cold noodle that is mixed with the special chilli sauce and vegetables！But it's a little pricey than I thought！ read more
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10 years ago
Didn't realize it was closed on Sundays, we planned to have dinner here for 2 Sundays continuously, but we were finally here! Was not disappointed and food is really good although the price is little bit pricey. A deducted one star is for the meh service. read more
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