Hansang is indeed my favorite Korean restaurant in Montreal! I’ve been there more than 10 times so you can tell how much I love this place. Good food, great service, friendly staff, and a nice dining environment, what can we expect more? (The price is a bit higher than other Korean restaurants in town though.)
Normally, I don’t eat spicy food, but their Gamjatang (Korean pork bone soup) is an exception and I order it almost every time I go, especially in cold winter. Their seafood pancake is good too.
My second favorite K-food place in town (I visited this place 3 times in a month). I always order their tofu jjigae (Korean soft tofu stew) with vegetable bibimbap (Korean mixed rice). In my opinion, these two dishes they have are one of the best in Montreal.
Actually, I was thinking if I should add Ganadara to my list. This place is very popular and always queuing. It’s also the first Korean restaurant I tried in Montreal because it’s just too well-known.
Food is pretty good and the staff is friendly. I can see why it’s a popular food spot. However, the waiting time is pretty long and the service is just okay (I guess it’s because they’re busy). If you have a lot of time, it’ll be a nice choice, but if you don’t, then well…it’s not the only place serving good Korean food in Montreal.
Again I’m amazed with your photos of delicious food! I’ve never tried real Korean food, but I have tried kimchi before and I love it. I’ve heard they have these delicious pancakes with different tastes, just like the one you’ve shared.
Is it a typical Korean? Not often can you find an authentic restaurant! Great job and thanks for sharing these photos!
It seems like you are really into Korean food and I feel the same way, since Korea has an amazing cuisine with dish that suit almost everyone’s taste.
Gamjatang is really a great dish, perfect for cold weather and it looks really mouthwatering on your pictures. Do you know what exactly is the thing that they put on top, because I have never had it served like this? The seafood pancake looks so vibrant and delicious as well! Is this seolleongtang on your third picture and did you like it as well?
I am not Korean so I couldn’t say it’s 100% Korean lol (the owners of these three restaurants are all Korean though), but from my experience, I think it is ;).
Yes, I love Korean stews so much. Having a jjigae in cold weather is the most comforting thing kekeke.
I guess the thing you asked is perilla seeds and ground sesame seeds? They add a special minty, nutty flavour to the stew. And yes it’s seolleongtang in the third picture! Honest speaking…it’s not really my type; I think it’s a bit too bland. But I guess it should be a good hangover healing food?
Hot Korean stews were definitely my go-to meals when I lived there @ChanneLing ! I even believe they helped me if I had symptoms or was in the initial stages of a cold, because of the how hot and spicy they are. ^^
About seolleongtang, I kind of agree that it is kind of bland, but it has it’s charm, especially when it’s complimented by good side dishes. And you are right, it’s a great choice for a hangover cure, but I usually preferred dakdoritang, so if you get the chance make sure you try it as well. :))
I’ve never tried real Korean food, but I have tried kimchi before and I love it. I’ve heard they have these delicious pancakes with different tastes, just like the one you’ve shared.