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.

Amazing experience - wing flavours along with the owners help and attentiveness make this my go to…read morespot for Korean Wings/Chicken - even the fries were 'Bang'n'. :)

Came here with a friend because they had recommended it. I…read moreordered only the rose tteok-bokki and he got himself the chicken sandwich. It was nice and quiet inside aside from the sounds of oil boiling and there was no smell! The owner was very nice and gave us estimates on how long our food would be. Overall, the food was delicious!! Highly recommend to try if in the area!

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.

Definitely one of the best Korean Fried Chicken (Halal) I have tried, inside there is limited…read moreseating, so do recommend reservations for a larger party. What I recommend, is the cheese corn, the portion size for this was decent. It comes hot , with cheese melting with each pull. In terms of fried chicken, we got the boneless chicken, which is dark meat. The flavours Honey Garlic Yangnyeom was my favourite. Perfectly fried and enough sauce that eat bite is flavourful. We also did get the spicy chilli, this has a kick to it. Rosé Tteokbokki, this creamy rose sauce was the best pairing to go with the chicken. I really enjoyed this. The service was quick and efficient, they were very nice too. Overall, highly recommend checking it out

This place never disappoints…read more Ordered again from my fav KFC spot in Durham, Banban Korean Fried Chicken They added a new style of KFC to the menu which I decided to try I ordered the Old School K fried chicken Super super crispy batter Almost like a fish and chips style batter Loved it and my order of onion rings was a nice side to go with the crunchy chicken Definitely recommend this place and to try their KFC They are making a name for themselves with now two locations in Ajax and Oshawa, with a third on its way in Pickering

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.

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!

I'd give this prob a 2.5-3 stars…read more Pros - chicken looked delicious and smelled mouthwatering - packaging was pretty too - staff was friendly Cons - didn't taste mouthwatering :( it was alright only . Reminded me of Chinese chicken wings bs Korean fried chicken - wait was relatively long , they said 5 mins but it took at least 15 mins (only 1 customer was ahead - price was not really worth it for Chinese tasting chicken /food court ( 6 chicken pieces and fries, total -$15.81 -) I'd maybe come back to try the Korean hot dog

After our first experience at Bang Bang Korean Crunch went so horribly the owner reached out to me…read moreand invited me back with a discount to give them another try. With the first visit clearly in our minds my cousin and I were a bit skeptical but wanted to give them a second chance to redeem themselves. We went in the early afternoon on a weekday and there weren't any other customers waiting in line or for orders. We ordered the cheese dog and this time we had the hot dog in our hands in less than 5 minutes. This was a vast improvement from the first time. We got the spicy sauce to go with it. Turns out the spicy sauce is not spicy at all. It just tased like flavoured mayo. The cheese in the hot dog was nice and gooey and almost filled up completely.

I found this place so good - I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ate. The first time I came here it…read morewas so full they said it would be a 45min wait, so I left to be honest because I was super hungry. I was a little intimidated to go back, but I'm so happy I did! I beat the rush - it was totally empty when we came. But again, packed by the time we were leaving. Loved the noodles, rice and meat. All the sides were excellent too - especially the fish cakes.

I saw that Le Bulgogi was right beside BBQ Chicken which is my favorite Korean chicken place and…read morewas super excited that we could order from both restaurants. The place itself was very clean and spacious. Tons of room for groups where you arent elbow to elbow with the next table. The servers were very attentive and pleasant. The actual bulgogi from the Le Bulgogi menu was a little bland. The side dishes helped make the dish more flavorful. The cheesling chicken and cheesling fries were amazing. They only had boneless chicken and if you want bone -in you'll have to order the wings. The chicken is also Halal. Great place to hang out as a group.

Welcome to Pickering, Ban Ban Chicken!…read more I dropped in for lunch to this new location, conveniently not too far from home. I had their Yahghyeom Chicken, which was ultra crispy, with a delicious sauce, and crispy fries. The chicken had great flavour and an excellent crispy texture. I had their 5pc order with fries and ended up taking home half of it for dinner. That was a really good value! Their dining room has spacious seating for twenty something diners. Décor is sparse but clean, with TVs on the wall.

As always, Ban Ban delivers fantastic korean fried chicken. We've been a fan since their Ajax…read morelocation days, and it's amazing to see them grow to so many branches and still maintain the same quality of food. We ordered half original and half soy garlic for pick up, and our food was ready on time. What I love about k-fried chicken is how the chicken remains crunchiness, even after being sauced and sitting in a container for 30 min before dinner. One of life's great mysteries.... We are happy to have this location open up closer to home and will continue our patronage!