Occupying the former location of Dunkin Donuts, Bulgogi serves hearty Korean fare in a small space with minimal décor. The restaurant specializes in bulgogi,or marinated beef, as well as spicy stews packed with fiery red chili peppers and ingredients such as tofu, squid and meats. Other popular items include the dol sot bi bim bap, a dish of rice, vegetables and beef served in a piping hot stone pot.
La Maison Bulgogi
2127 Rue Ste-Catherine W.
Montréal, Quebec H3H
514-935-9820
Located near Maison Bulgogi, Arirang is a small eatery known for serving MSG-free Korean food. Although the menu includes standard Korean fare such as spicy stews, items worth trying include the teok-bok-gi, a stew made of chewy rice cake and fish cake slices, or the garlicky beef bi bim bap served with generous portions of sliced beef and vegetables along with a fried egg.
Arirang
1858 Ste-Catherine W.
Montréal, Quebec H3H
514-846-0944
With its sleek stone walls, old Korean print décor and call buttons at each table for signaling waiters, Atti dishes up Korean fare in a modern and upscale ambiance. Popular dishes include the bulgogi beef and bibimbap. Another popular entree is the haemul kimchijeon, a savory pancake studded with seafood chunks and a generous dose of kimchi. Vegetarians will appreciate the vegetarian tofu stew and the sweet potato noodles with vegetables.
2077 Rue University
Montréal, Quebec H3B
514-842-2884
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