We went for my birthday dinner to Mom's Kitchen in Ajax…read more They are located on Salem and Taunton in the plaza with Metro Inside the restaurant it is small It has the vibes of a niche Korean restaurant The menu offers a wide array of Korean dining faves Everything from bulgogi to hot stone rice to Kalbi ribs and Korean fried chicken We went with their one can dine menu You got an appy and a main with a drink We shared the boneless Korean fried chicken bits and the bimbambap in a hot stone dish Really good food Loved the bimbambap The crispy rice at the bottom of the bowl is so yummy Service was great there and easy Would definitely come again for their menu

Updated review April 2026. Our most recent visit to Mom's kitchen was on Easter Sunday. We were…read moreparty of 10 people. We were told to call 30 minutes before arriving. The restaurant is small but it wasn't too busy when we got there at 6pm. The food was good as usual. The Gamjatang pork bone soup was meaty and rich broth. You are able to ask for less spicy soup. The kalbi ribs were good but would have liked a better sear on the ribs. The donkatsu was crispy and you can add your katsu sauce from a bottle. Overall a great dinner they do charge automatic service charge for larger groups.

Food included were marinated meats and sides. It was flavorful and you can choose the AYCE option…read moreor à la carte. The chef was very proud of his work as he visited each table to share the background of whee some of food cane from. Service from both the chef and female server was great. Both of them were attentive, friendly and eager to please. We were outside in a tent in the parking lot with space heaters that didn't adequately warm up the space. Plus there's a big cold fan blowing in also. Had to wear our jackets when we ate there even at 7°C outside. Overall, a good experience keep in mind it's $65 pp for ages 8 and up, 4 to 7 is $45 and free for under 4. Plus tax and mandatory 15% gratuity (no extra tip required.)

You get authentic chargrilled meats in fine cuts and AYCE !…read morePork, beef. Seafood, plethora of tempura and all other goodies including soup, fried rice, and food galore! Chef, the owner, takes pride in his food and servers are very friendly. Outdoor seating looks cozy in cooler months and I only wish that I live close by to visit often. Parking: park in an open lot past the condo in Korean bbq designated spots. They have a partnership with Kim's Wine and Distillery in Toronto and they drinks were yummy. Planning to visit the Kim's to bring back a few bottles to US.

I love the flavours and texture of Korean Fried Chicken. It's so crispy and delicious! We went to…read morethe new location of Ban Ban in Oshawa on opening day to enjoy a delicious meal. We ordered two types of their fried chicken - K-Old School, and Soy Garlic. They were both super crispy and delicious. The Soy Garlic chicken was tossed in a sauce that was a bit savoury and spicy. This was good fried chicken! Yummy! In addition to the chicken, we also had some really good Onion Rings and their Corn Cheese. Both were really good. To finish our meal, we had the Ube Latte and Pistachio Silvanas. These delicious treats were the perfect finish to a good meal! If you like crispy fried chicken, you'll love the food at this place. It's all cooked fresh when ordered, for the best texture. Give them a try!

We had enjoyed Ban Ban at their Ajax location previously, and wanted to support them on their…read morenewest location in Oshawa. We got the Special Ban Ban (any 2 flavours) in: K-Old School and Soy Garlic. The K-Old School was advertised to be super crispy, unfortunately the breast piece that I got was not that crispy. My family and friend dining with us all said their pieces were indeed very crispy! I guess it depends on which piece and how evenly coated the batter is. The onion rings and cheese corn were ok. We originally wanted to get the Kids meal for my 4yo, but it wasn't available yet. My husband also ordered a chibap but it was forgotten, it was late as the wait time for the food was quite long as the staff get used to peak meal times, so we didn't ask/remind; but it was not on the bill at the end. The Tito Parley's Silvanas were frozen solid, but lacking on their iconic crisp wafer.

Exactly what I needed! We ordered the cheese dak galbi--chicken and melted cheese sizzling on a hot…read moreplate--and it was fantastic. We also had the budae jjigae (army stew), which was hearty and comforting. Everything came with classic banchan and rice, rounding out the meal perfectly. The spot itself was very cozy and the service was great, like a homecooked meal! Great food, solid flavors, and definitely hit the spot!

Probably my new go-to Korean spot. What sets this place apart for me is the kind service provided…read more-- the kind where they don't make you feel like a burden when you ask for more side dishes... This spot is solid for a classic pork bone soup... it's usually all I ever get when I go to Korean restaurants so I can't speak to the other offerings but my meal here definitely hit the spot. They were speedy with attending to us when needed, and the worker even told us to let her know if we needed a refill on side dishes (based on my experience at other Korean restos, it's unspoken and you feel like they're hoping you don't ask them). The service was super friendly... the lady always came to us with a smile which was really warm and welcoming. The space is clean and I noticed their traffic seems to come and go in waves so wait times may be unpredictable but it didn't seem that anyone had to wait long before being seated. Ample parking in the plaza as well. Prices are fair ($15.99 for gamjatang). Highly recommend!

Daldongnae's lunch specials remind me of a tiffin where the main dish is circled by seven banchan…read morecreating a colourful fulsome platter. Unlike their Korean barbeque sets, lunch takes longer to arrive as the kettle pot rice is made to order. It's worth the wait to allow the purple rice to develop a bit of crust on the bottom and to allow the beans, chestnut, pumpkin, jujube and chickpeas to soften and seep into the rice. Given how long it takes for make the starch, I'm surprised the pork bone soup ($21.99) doesn't arrive bubbling... this stone bowl is for show only. It also lacks flavour and needed to be stewed longer as the bones were difficult to tear and grizzly to eat. As kamjatang go, this is mediocre at best. The spicy soft tofu stew ($21.99) was better, even the "medium" spicy level came out flavourful without being overpowering. And while it wasn't bubbling, this was hotter and more comforting feeling. It's just a bit stingy on the protein with few slices of beef but adequate amounts of tofu and vegetables. Each arrives with an array of banchan including crispy kimchi cucumber, vegetable laced japchae, a flavourful stewed eggplant, a hefty portion of rolled egg omelette, a scoop of overly sweet potato salad, savoury gelatin, and a slightly sweet creamy lotus root. Two lunch specials can be shared amongst three people, otherwise expect to leave with leftovers. Given Daldongnae wasn't busy during their weekday lunch, their service was spectacular. Still, if you go for lunch, I'd stick with their wheelhouse and order table BBQ as the stone bowl mains were not impressive. If Daldongnae wants to pump up their weekday lunch service, I'd recommend they switch to something they can execute better. Perhaps something like Haidailao where they offer table BBQ but instead of having diners ordering proteins separately, they create a mixed platter priced per person (with still a minimum of two people required).

We came here late on a Saturday night and it was great that they had late night hours followed by…read moresome bumping Kpop music. The vibe was great and so was the service. We tried the short rib and the tenderloin - the short rib was by far our favourite. The sides are delicious, especially the cheesy corn and steamed egg, and I love their saamjang. Definitely would go back!

I went to Miga while I was back in town. The exterior was decorated with halloween decors which I…read morefound cute. I love that they always have eye-catching decorations. Walking in, we were greeted with a smile. The interior of the restaurant was spacious with a private feel since they had areas sectioned off from one another. We ordered the Japchae (5/5), Boneless Yangnyum Galbi (4/5), Pork Belly (4/5). Japchae was delicious with a hint of smokey flavour to it. The noodles were chewy and complemented well with the savoury flavours of bulgogi. The vegetables added a nice crunch to every bite. The mushrooms added a chewy and fun texture to the dish. Boneless Yangnyum Galbi was so tender. Its marinade was on the sweet side which we weren't really a fan of but we still enjoyed the dish. Pork Belly was also tender. It was thinly sliced which was quite a let down since we typically prefer pork belly sliced a bit thicker. The BBQ we ordered came with two bowls of rice and lettuce (non-refillable), ssamjang and sesame oil with black pepper and salt for dipping, and some side dishes that were refillable: kimchi, bean sprouts, cucumbers and sweet potato. The overall quality of the ingredients, especially the meats, were great. It was pretty telling how much the cooks enjoyed prepping and cooking the dishes. This place is on the pricier side which is reasonable for the quality of their food. The portions are also reasonable for their price-points. I'd come back on a special occasion and/or when I'm craving japchae. The servers we had were attentive, checking in every so often to clear our dishes and change our grills.

This place was really good. Honestly such a fun experience because Korean BBQ is always a vibe, but…read moreMiga definitely stands out. The meat was really flavourful and well-seasoned, and they've got a big variety of cuts to choose from. I also liked that they've also got veggie options and other sides that make the meal feel balanced. The ambience is really nice too, kind of chill but still lively, and they've got these cute lights outside. Service was great, the staff were super kind and really quick to help us out whenever we needed something. It's a little on the pricier side, but honestly that's pretty standard for Korean BBQ, and the quality here makes it worth it. Easily in my top 3 Korean BBQ spots in Mississauga.

Only one server for the whole restaurant was a little too much but she did an amazing job…read more Wanted to try this from a regular go to Korean and very happy with the experience and ban chan was different than we have had which is always great. Had a soon tofu and beef soup and seafood pancake and portion was so large 3 of us could not finish! Place opened at noon and was full by 1230!

Personally, I really love Korean food. Any new Korean restaurant, I definitely would try 1 thing at…read moreleast. The beef bones soup with rice. Since this was the new restaurant I had never been to before, so I would like to try the beef soup as well. And my hubby wanted to have the seafood pancake. The food came fast one by one. I really loved their Apps, all little dishes, but they all Korean famous Appetizers. They were allowed to be refilled if customer ordered good enough dishes. The beef tofu soup was really small, not the traditional soup that we knew. And the seafood pancake was big enough, but too much flour and green onions. It was good amounted of seafood, if less flour and green onions would be much better. The service was ok. We were not really picky about it.

It's been a long, very cold winter so far but a visit to Owl of Minerva makes the frigid weather a…read morelot more tolerable. Their delicious KamJaTang Jeongol, aka Korean Pork Bone Soup, and their BBQ Pork Chops, are perfect for warming you up. Dining with my aunt and uncle, we had the large version of the soup, served in a big pot on a burner at the table. It was loaded with lots of meat, potatoes, vegetables, and tons of flavour. As good as it was, it was more than we could finish so they topped up the soup and we took home the leftovers. The pork chops were served on a sizzling platter, nice and hot. It was delicious! We barely managed to finish this one. Both dishes were perfect for the cold weather, and included rice and traditional side dishes - kimchi, bean sprouts, pickled radishes, and pickled cucumbers. As usual, the service was excellent - friendly and efficient. They also offer a 10% discount for paying cash. Check them out at Kingston Rd and Liverpool, in Pickering.

We stopped in for a late lunch during the week and I was surprised at the amount of people there. I…read moreguess it just shows how good this restaurant is. I came specifically for pork bone soup and my husband opted for the bibimbap. Both dishes were delicious, well prepared and presented beautifully with ample serving size. There is a fair amount of seating at this restaurant and I have no doubt it fills up quickly during the evening. The service was excellent and will definitely have to come back soon.

We just tried Mom's Kitchen Korean Cuisine in Oshawa, the food is excellent! We ordered a number of…read moredishes to try including dumplings, Korean fried chicken, beef short ribs, black bean sauce noodles, stir fried spicy chicken on rice and a bottle of the Korean Soju (Strawberry). Food was hot and fresh, big portions, great quality and very friendly customer service. One thing to note, if you're looking for the BanBan style Korean fried chicken, this really is not it. The chicken they have is still very good, but it is not sauce coated (they provide dips instead) and the dip flavors are limited. But other than that, fantastic place to go for Korean food. Nice atmosphere, easy parking, right next to Costco if you want to do some shopping afterward.

I was out in Oshawa recently and met up with a friend for lunch. I had spotted Mom's Kitchen nearby…read moreso we decided to give it a try. We had their Pork Bone Soup, Korean Fried Chicken, and Fried Tofu. Some of the usual side dishes were included - kimchi, bean sprouts, pickled radish, glass noodles, and a bowl of purple rice. The pork bone soup was pretty good, with lots of meaty pieces and a rich broth. The tofu was flavourful but a bit spicy for my friend. The chicken was very tasty, especially with the honey garlic dipping sauce included. Overall, we enjoyed the food and found it all very reasonably priced, with good portions, especially the chicken. Our server was very polite and friendly. This was a good meal!