This place had an ambiance that made you feel cozy and at home. The service was fast too. We liked…read morehow the server was attentive and had a warm smile all the time. It's our first time here at Tian Ya BBQ which is a decent Korean-style AYCE BBQ restaurant in Barrie. We usually go to ones in Markham and/or North York. Their fried spring rolls and scallops (4/5) were delicious with a good crisp on the outside, giving you a crunch with every bite. The spring rolls could use some more filling. The Volcano Roll was enjoyable (3.5/5). We liked how they had fried batter on the outside to elevate the texture of the dish. The cream cheese was a delight. The portions were big. The actual Korean-style BBQ was okay (3/5). The kimchi was a bit salty for us. We were hoping it would have more of the tangy, fermented taste to it as well. We liked that it was crunchy and tasted fresh. Their lettuce was also fresh. They did use iceberg lettuce instead of romaine which was different from what we regularly have at other places. We had pork, beef, beef short ribs and squid for grilling. Both the pork and beef were thinly sliced and tender. The beef short ribs were marinated well. Maybe a bit more sesame oil, garlic and ginger to the marinade mixture would really help bring out the sweetness and the umami of the meat. The cuts were okay; the meats could have been balanced with some fat/marbling to keep them juicy. We were also looking to have some ssamjang (fermented soybean paste) and sesame oil with salt to go with the meat. Overall, an okay place to go for AYCE Korean BBQ in Barrie.

This is a great hole in the wall restaurant. Service with a…read moresmile. Average Korean BBQ. Kimchi and wanton soup were good. My only complaint would be that the electric cooktop is a bit slow.

Authentic, fresh made to order Korean food with generous portions! The owner is welcoming and…read morehelpful with a great sense of humor. There's indoor and some outdoor seating. Cute decor!

The food is delicious, we had yangnyeom and regular fried chicken as well as the bulgogi beef…read more The staff are very friendly and the restaurant is clean and bright. We look forward to trying more from their menu. They have a small Asian snack/treats selection for sale as well

August 10, 2026 - I got the chicken Katsu. It came with the traditional Korean banchan such as…read morekimchi and cucumbers but also came with a miso soup and plain japchae noodles. The dish came with 2 huge pieces of Katsu, Korean purple rice, corn and a tomato/cabbage salad. The food was really good.

Portions were decent and prices were fair. We got the gamjatang and bulgogi bibimbap. The bibimbap…read morehad really good toppings and we also got served four great side dishes, which were refilled. The gamjatang had four big pieces of pork bone but I think I preferred their bibimbap over the pork bone soup. Lots of parking and the women's bathroom does have a change table for littles.

After playing a round of golf in the area yesterday, we stopped by to have a late lunch/snack since…read moreour family member (and some friends) recommended it based on their past experiences visiting. More of a casual spot, where you order and pay at the counter, and can choose a table to dine-in at or takeout. Chicken order came with complimentary sides of pickled radish and homemade kimchi. The chicken was very crispy! Glad we checked out this place as normally when trying International cuisine spots in smaller cities, the food isn't usually authentic or has been adjusted to cater to a more diverse palette, but Gangnam Korea kept it true. We didn't try, but they also sold other traditional Korean dishes like 짜장면 (jjajang myun - Black Bean Noodles), 제육 볶음 (jeyuk bokkeum - Spicy Stir-fried Pork), and a few others. Surprisingly they sell Pho as well though, which is Vietnamese. Pricing is very comparable to Toronto prices, so we thought it was worth it since portion sizes were good. Decor was kind of interesting with a section beside the counter was full of various accessories and stuffed animals (for purchase) and the bathroom walls were covered in Kpop poster (not actually stuck on as paper, but painted on?). Would definitely go back if in the area again!

I originally tried the Mozza Dog from Gangnam Korea at the CNE and absolutely loved it, so when I…read morefound out there was an actual location in Huntsville, my wife and I were super excited to check it out! I went with the Half & Half Mozza Dog, while my wife got the Full Mozza, and they were just as good as I remembered. The quality is excellent, crispy on the outside, cheesy and delicious on the inside, and packed with flavour. They also have a great selection of sauces, but our favourites were definitely the Spicy Mayo and Sweet Chili. We also grabbed some Bubble Tea. I went with Sour Blue Raspberry and my wife got Taro, and we both absolutely loved them! For another snack, I got the Beef Mandu while my wife went with the Shrimp Mandu. Both were really tasty, and that flavoured oil they serve on the side was fantastic for dipping. Overall, we had a fantastic experience here. The atmosphere is fun, the staff were great, and the food is genuinely delicious and high quality. It can get a little pricey depending on what you order, but for us, this was absolutely worth it. If you've never tried Korean corn dogs before, definitely give this place a shot! For more food, travel, and attraction reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam!

Service was good and food was delicious…read more We got fried rice and bulgogi, overall it was yummy! We got here at 5pm on a Sunday. It was only a couple of tables that had customers. Shortly after, the whole place got so packed! So I guess that's something to watch out for in terms of timing. I specifically preferred this place because of the location and good parking spot. Overall, I'd go back here again.

Spicy Stir-Fried Squid and Pork Belly…read more I could hear the wok going absolutely crazy in the kitchen, so my expectations were high before the dish even arrived. It came out sizzling on the hot plate, with the oil still crackling. The pork belly was thick-cut but perfectly sized for one bite. The real surprise, though, was the squid. It had that firm, springy chew you get from grilled squid, but the flesh was also surprisingly thick and substantial. It felt like an indestructible little fighter that just wouldn't give up. Every bite turned into a tiny tug-of-war between my teeth and the squid, and I genuinely loved the texture. The shredded onion, zucchini, and carrot each added a different texture, with the zucchini especially helping cut through the richness. Almost every chopstickful had some meat plus two or three strips of vegetables. The ratio was pretty much perfect. It is on the expensive side, though. I checked Jindallae afterward and a similar dish there is around $22, making this one roughly 30% more expensive. A little disappointed that I didn't get the eggplant banchan I'd heard so much about. The side dishes I did get were simple and very home-style in their seasoning.

Great food best sushi I've had and I have had a lot of sushi. The service was very fast they have…read morereally good miso soup as well. Our favorite restaurant in Collingwood.

My family was visiting nearby Blue Mountain for a ski trip and wanted some sushi after skiing. I…read morechecked on Yelp and found this restaurant. It's quaint and cute. Has dim lighting in the dining area with upstairs and downstairs seating. There seemed to be regulars here. Everything started off well, we ordered a tempura appetizer that was pretty good with light batter. Sadly that was the extent of the good experience. After receiving the appetizer it took about 40 minutes to receive our main course sushi entrees. Aside from an apology there wasn't anything offered or comped for the long wait. All the sushi entrees we ordered were mediocre sadly. The quality of fish wasn't high. Unfortunately this is one of the few sushi restaurants in the area so I think that's why it has higher reviews. Service was just okay too. Based on this and the sushi quality I wouldn't recommend.

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.

The restaurant is spacious, cozy, high ceilings and tables are far away from each other. I've done…read morekorean bbq in the summer, so this time we ordered hot pot on a chilly Friday evening. We got the gamjatang jeongol and it was massive for two people. There were raw pork belly slices on top of the gamjatang so I had to make sure they were fully cooked before consuming. It was hard because there was a lot of soup so it made it extra difficult to push the raw items to the bottom. We ordered less spicy but it was still really spicy! It was flavourful and they gave lots of pork bone. We took the rest home and I had to add water to dilute it lol.

2.5 stars This is a…read moregood-sized restaurant, and we were surprised to find that there was only one other occupied table during the weekday lunch. For a group of three, we went with budaejjigae (army stew), which is good for two to four people. The server seemed surprised that we weren't ordering more. If the menu lists that it can feed four people, it seemed like plenty for us, and we aren't big eaters. We received four side dishes -- cucumbers, radishes, nappa cabbage kimchi, and one we weren't familiar with. We asked the server what it was, and he said the name, but we still didn't know what it was. I asked him to repeat it, and he appeared quite annoyed that he had to say it more than once. The army stew wasn't cooking once the server had set it down on the table. It looked like the butane gas canister was empty. We used the call button to call the server back, since he was nowhere to be found. The army stew had luncheon meat, sausage, beans, zucchini, kappa cabbage, tofu, rice cakes, instant ramen, and a slice of American cheese. It was delicious.  Overall, the food is good, but the service is quite lacking. We felt like we were bothering the server by inquiring about the side dish, asking for extra chopsticks, and requiring another gas canister.

Great food. Friendly staff and a homey feel without pretense. Ask for the pickled radish to…read morecompliment your meal.