Pony invites us to try the best South Korea has to offer: Korean BBQ. The new location on Sainte-Catherine Street West transports us straight to Seoul and its hectic streets to offer an authentic and electrifying experience.
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The project, long considered by owners Hanhak Kim (of the Otto Group) and Vien Man Cao-Tran (Bar Otto and Ăn Chơi Plaza), was finally realized with the help of Wongu Jeon and Jongwook Lee (9 Tail Fox) in the kitchen . The two owners even took a trip to South Korea to immerse themselves in the culinary culture and “bring the soul of the Korean street back to Montreal,” says Hanhak.
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The combination for four people will definitely delight you.
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Kimchi jjigae, traditional Korean kimchi stew
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Tteokbokki, spicy fried rice cakes and fish cakes
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The mushrooms feature the Pony logo.
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Milkis Fizz and Seoul Sour
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The establishment offers a selection of drinks: sake, soju, wines, beers and makgeolli.
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Note to meat lovers: The pieces are of high quality. There is pork and beef, as well as some cuts of meat that have been carefully marinated for 48 hours to cook on the grill. We love the pork shoulder marinated in homemade soy sauce, where the umami flavor explodes in your mouth.
The owners took the risk of not offering an all-you-can-eat menu. So you can opt for a single meal or combinations for two or four people with the classic accompaniments: homemade kimchi, marinated daikon, salad, japchae – perfect for adding some freshness (and acidity) to the meal.
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The spaces designed by Architecture Synthesis immerse us in the streets of Seoul.
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You can enjoy a little more privacy in the themed cabins.
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Team Pony (left to right): Jongwook Lee, JP Louis, Vien Man Cao-Tran, Wongu Jeon and Hanhak Kim
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The side dishes are also worth a detour, be it fried chicken according to Hanhak Kim's recipe, tteokbokki (spicy fried rice cakes and fish cakes) or kimchi jjigae (stew). The eatery recently opened for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, where you can dine on a delicious donkkaseu (breaded pork tenderloin with Korean demi-glace sauce) or a chicken sandwich for less than $20. fried.
When it comes to drinks, Pony focuses on soju and flavored soju, which go wonderfully with grilling. Several signature cocktails created by assistant manager Mathew Morgan are a good introduction to Korean flavors, and the establishment offers makgeolli, sake and bottles of wine (some natural) selected by Daphné Blondin.
So we go to Pony's to be transported to South Korea and gather around a grill. And don't worry if it's our first time, the restaurant manager JP Louis and the waiters are at our side!
1608, rue Saint-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
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