The story
Since opening its doors in 2012, Park has established itself as a pillar of the Montreal dining scene. Located on Victoria Avenue in Westmount, this restaurant is the personal expression of executive chef and owner Antonio Park. The menu is an innovative fusion of Asian cuisine, rooted in the traditional Japanese and Korean cooking of his heritage, woven with North and South American influences.
Chef Park’s philosophy is simple: food is everything. The restaurant was born from a drive to uphold freshness and source top-quality ingredients. The team prioritizes local Quebec and Canadian products, from proteins to vegetables and herbs, highlighting them when in season. To complement this, Park holds a private import seafood license, allowing them to source sustainable, line-caught fish daily—some flown in directly from Japan. They craft their own sushi rice vinegar, wasabi, kimchi, and soy sauce, using gold medal koshihikari short-grain rice.
The backbone of every dish at Park is natural flavor. The kitchen allows each ingredient to stand on its own while mingling with house-made marinades, sauces, and spices. With kimchi in their blood and sashimi always on their minds, the team offers handmade sushi and perfectly marbled wagyu as part of a dining experience that is both innovative and personal.
The restaurant’s commitment to quality has not gone unnoticed. It has earned a Michelin recommendation, a recognition that underscores its dedication to excellence within the Montreal culinary scene. Guests are invited to indulge in food, beverage, and ambiance that is unequivocally unique to Chef Park, driven by the scents and colors of nature.
Chef Park’s identity is steeped in a lifelong passion for food. Growing up watching his mother cook from scratch, mill her own spices, and craft her own sauces, he brings that same care to Park. "I wanted to do something different here, something personal, something that’s all about who I really am," he says. "Park is my background. It’s my roots. It’s me." The result is a dining experience that offers a charming ambiance and exquisite flavors, unleashing an extraordinary global sensation in every bite.
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