I ordered the pork jjampong ramen and the snack size spicy rice cake from the 10.99 menu. I thought it was pretty good value in terms of portion size. They did not skimp out on the pork in the ramen. I loved the fried what I think is sweet potato on the spicy rice cakes. Both were not very spicy to my taste, but I enjoyed it. Service is typical of a small ma and pa Asian restaurant. Quick service and leave you alone until you ask for their attention. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - jjampong ramen with pork and spicy rice cake from the $10.99 menu - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I can't say I was super familiar with this type of food before our meal, but from the pictures I saw, it definitely seemed like something that would be right up my alley. The place was empty when we arrived at lunchtime on a recent Saturday, so the service was friendly and efficient. We decided to start with the Fried Vegetable Dumplings. They arrived to the table pretty quickly and were piping hot. I've eaten a lot of fried dumplings in my day but I would have to rank these near the top. They're cooked perfectly and the filling is more flavorful than the usual. The included dipping sauce, which reminded me of a spicier Big Mac sauce, complements the dumplings perfectly. For our main, we decided to share the Cheese Dakgalbi ("Stir-fried chicken in a red pepper paste, cabbage, sweet potato, carrot, rice cake, green onion, and covered with mozzarella cheese together on a hot pan"). Indeed, the dish arrived to the table still sizzling. It looked incredible and tasted even better. Everything about this dish worked for me, from the delicious, spicy sauce to the various components to that ooey gooey cheese. It's not a stretch to say this is the kind of thing I would happily eat regularly. I'm very happy with my experience at Hancock Cheese Dakgalbi and I'll definitely be returning. read more

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If you're craving dakgalbi, this is the place to go to in Koreatown. This place is at the basement of a buildinh. There are many tables and the place is clean. The staff is very friendly. Dakgalbi is a spicy stir fried chicken with vegetables. It's also very good with cheese. I really enjoyed my meal here and you get 10% off if you pay with cash! Highly recommend this place! read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Since my last review in 2016, I have been here a number of times already. My experiences so far have been consistent. Very yummy portions of food, great side dishes and great location as well. Service was okay, nothing really to highlight. I ventured here by myself one time because I was craving dakgalbi and ordered a portion of kimchi fried rice and 1 serving of the cheese dakgalbi and both filled me up very well and I was content I made the trek to this place. A bit pricey but great place to have your cravings satisfied. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Kimchi fried rice and one portion of cheese dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My wife is korean and brought me here. She said it is similar as how they make it in Korea. TIP get the fried rice and have them mix it at the end, that was the best part. Very spicy but very cheesy! We had the cheese spicy chicken. We cute and good location, server was nice enough. Come here for old school korean food feels! Inside was a bit dirty and I think they could have had more korean stuff inside. Check it out either way! read more

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We got the cheesy chicken with ramen, they charge by person, we didn't get to select spicy level. Cheese option is 3 dollars extra but I thjnk there wasn't enough cheese, there was also barely any rice cake but there r tons of chicken which is a big plus. The ramen soaked in all the sauce and it's delicious. I loved the glass noodle side dish too. Only thing was it was very hard to get their attention since they are super busy. And the table was very sticky somehow so I hope they can change the spray they use to clean the table. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese chicken stew with ramen - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came here today with my friend for lunch and were immediately seated. The server scanned our COVID vaccination codes and checked our ID which was great- I love to see this practice more consistently across businesses. We got 2 portions of the cheese dakgalbi. It was delicious and salty and hot! Only room for improvement I'd like would be to add more rice cakes. We didn't add any ramen or rice cakes because we wanted to add the rice with the leftover sauce afterwards. However, we were both so full that we asked for no rice. Thus, the cheese dakgalbi is definitely filling. For the price $15.99, it definitely is more expensive than what it's worth but the service was great and it hit the cravings. read more

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Pros: - Flavors are good, ingredients are fresh. I like how they add lots of vegetables to the Dakgalbi. The Dakgalbi is quite spicy. Cons: - Salty. Strong flavors. - Price. Definitely on the pricy side. - Generally below average service. - Not a lot of banchan dishes (only 3). I'll give it a 3.5 / 5. read more

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I've been to Hancook a handful of times each with different groups and we've always left full and satisfied! If you like cheese, spice, and chicken - give this place a try. What we got: - Rose Cheese Dakgalbi with ramen noodles - Seafood Soondubu - Hot Stone Bibimbap (not pictured) My favs: - You really can't go wrong with chicken, cheese, ramen, and rice cakes! - Bibimbap came in a beautiful stone bowl Final Thoughts: I've had the original and the rose dakgalbi, couldn't really tell you the difference even though the rose costs a couple dollars more so I'd say just go with the original cheese. Nothing really ground breaking and the value for price is definitely not the best. Even when not busy it can also be a bit hard to get a server's attention. A good meal though overall and I'll continue to come back when the craving hits! read more

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Came here on a recommendation from a friend. According to them this is one of the only places in Toronto that have dakgalbi. It was my first time having dakgalbi so I wasn't too sure what to expect. We ordered the seafood pancake and the cheese dakgalbi for 2 people with added ramen noodles. After ordering we were each given some sides, all of which tasted pretty good. The dakgalbi came on top of a burner to keep it warm. It tasted good and wasn't too spicy. I found the seafood pancake decent but it didn't blow me away as some other places I've tried. To get to the restaurant you have to walk down some stairs outdoors. I'm not sure if there's an alternative accessible entrance. I would come back again for dakgalbi and to try their other dishes as well! read more

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I can't rave more about their seafood pancakes. Obviously I've been here stuffing my face during dine in when lockdown wasn't happening but I can't resist ordering this dish again for take out. This is better served in the restaurant as it keeps the crispiness but its still as good in a takeout box. We waited to dive into the takeout container after walking Bloor Street but ate it right in the car to enjoy it hot. I'm not sure how they get it so crispy bit the mix of seafood and the batter is perfect in that sweet sauce. It was $15 and the owners are super nice when we walked in. The order took about 15 minutes which was perfect. Support locals and support this establishment! read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Seafood pancakes - to go version - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Is a nice little place by Bathurst in Korea town! Went for an early dinner on a Thurs evening and was not busy at all. Overall found my experience alright but I didn't love it or have an amazing time. Maybe it was my fault for trying something new and not enjoying it that much??? The location is super convenient though and the owner was very nice! I tried the cheese dakgalbi ($16) an also got a beer on the side ($5). The beer is relatively cheaper than what most places charge you in the area so I gotta give props to that, but it was a bit funny when I was given the bottle without a bottle opener hahaha, had to ask for some help on that one. The food was decent, it consisted of rice cake, chicken, kimchi, and cheese. I wanted to try it because it seemed like their "signature dish" but I didn't enjoy it too much. Maybe I had wrong expectations but I was expecting more rice cake but 70% or so of it was kimchi which is fine but not what I was expecting. Additionally, the cheese was a bit underwhelming for a +$3 charge on the dakgalbi without it. Overall, I found the food alright but not particularly stand out for what it cost. Not particularly interested in coming back since there's quite a few other spots nearby. read more

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Great place to get a big plate of dakgalbi to share. The staff are all very patient and attentive to your needs. If you ask for something, they tend to get it almost instantly! We got the cheese dakgalbi with extra ramen noodles. The food came at the perfect temperature for eating right away! It was very delicious overall. The type of spicy here is the sweet-spice type that doesn't burn your tongue. I would say the spice level is around or a bit less than Siracha. There was lots of cheesy goodness to go around, but I feel like even more ramen would be better--their portions are a bit stingy. I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese dakgalbi, with extra ramen noodles - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Some dear friends invited us for dinner Hancook , one of their favourite neighbourhood haunts, to welcome us back to Toronto. Being huge fans of Korean cuisine we were intrigued as we've never had the opportunity to try Dakgalbi. We became even more excited when our friend Joel told us that his maternal grandmother lived in Chuncheon, a city famous for its Dakgalbi, and that he had eaten there a few times and loved every bite. And enjoyable it was. We ordered the signature dish - spicy Dakgalbi. Chicken is marinated then stir fried with sweet potato, cabbage, green onions and rice cake. The rice cake adds a marvelous soft, chewy texture, cabbage is nice and crisp while taking on all the flavours, and the chicken was excellent quality. This dish is only mildly spicy (to us anyway) offering loads of flavour to every addictive bite. The food is served on a hot pan kept warm by a portable stove as you eat. We couldn't help but get an order of dumplings too, all washed down with generous servings of soju and ice-cold beer. After devouring the main course and enjoying great conversation and more soju we decided more food was in order. So we ordered some spicy Tteokbokki (rice cake) and delicious seafood Pajeon (Korean pancake) - both superb - which we enjoyed with even more soju. So good! The evening lived up to the hype. We were very impressed by the Covid-appropriate measures taken by the restaurant to ensure a safe and enjoyable dine-in experience. Guests must wear a mask when not seated, and hand sanitizer and hand-held laser temperature check is required before being seated. Contact information for the table is recorded in case contact tracing has to be pursued, and servers and kitchen staff were scrupulous in both mask and social distancing compliance. Being so reassured made the food and atmosphere all that much more enjoyable. It was a great night and we'll be back at this great little spot sooner rather than later. read more

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I love Hancook so much and I can now proudly say that I'm a regular here! It's one of the few (if not only now) places that serve cheese dakgalbi... As some places I knew about before have sadly shutdown. As a result, I come here for cheese dakgalbi and only that. Typically, I'll add in extra rice cake and ramen (each addition is $2.50 each) onto a serving for two and I'll leave STUFFED, after having shared this dish with one other person. The food is always pipping hot, tasting fresh, and the right amount of spice for my liking. For side dishes, they offer corn salad, jap chae, and pickled radish which you can freely ask for refills of. The service is always friendly and efficient. When you are seated, menus and water is always given first thing. They don't mind fulfilling requests during your stay and do so with a smile. Being in the times of COVID, a few things have been implemented. Upon entry, masks are required (by staff at all times as well), hand sanitizer is personally distributed, and your temperature is taken. You are welcome to seat yourself where you like, as tables are marked as to where you can and cannot sit for social distancing purposes. When you're seated, the waitress comes along with a COVID tracking sheet, in case they need to contact you. Napkins and cutlery are no longer kept on the tables but brought to you when you're seated to ensure it's clean. Menus are now digitalized via a QR code as well, to minimize contact. Overall, very well done in terms of safety precautions! I felt safe dining in here again, despite our current concerns with the pandemic. Follow me on Instagram @oh.snap.vonny for more food reviews and photos! read more

Very home-like customer service. Cheese dakgalbi was amazing, portions are just enough- not too much, not too little. Adding fried rice to the leftover dakgalbi is a must. Restaurant may be a bit hard to find because you have to go down half a flight of stairs and the restaurant is hidden by the stairs going up, but not too difficult once you look for it. Great hearty meal for a cold day! read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came here today after roaming around Bloor Street... We wanted to have free Japanese souffle pancakes at Fuwa Fuwa and then go for $5 Kinton Ramen, but the line ups were INSANE. So we found this place and decided to have Korean food instead. My sister ordered the cheese dakgalbi which came with chicken, cheese, cabbage, sweet potato slices, and a few pieces of deokbokki. After asking the waitress / owner, I chose to order the spicy squid instead of the gamjatang and bibimbap... Unfortunately, I really regretted it afterwards as I didn't find the spicy squid that good. Both the dakgalbi and spicy squid were on the sweet side; the spicy squid was still tolerable as the spiciness balanced it out, but the dakgalbi was too sweet. In fact, it got to the point where my sister couldn't stand it afterwards and felt sick post-meal. Honestly, by the end of the meal, both plates seemed to blur together and taste the same. The banchan that accompanied the mains were very interesting! There was a pickled radish dish that I thoroughly enjoyed, along with a very interesting spiced macaroni dish, and a creamy corn potato salad. I didn't quite enjoy the macaroni, but the corn potato salad was a trip down memory lane. We ended dinner with the free dessert, which is shaved ice with evaporated milk and topped with red bean paste. The red bean paste was slightly on the sweet side, and so I didn't finish all of the toppings. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the shaved ice particularly with the milk. read more

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It is pretty busy here because of the price. They do a cheese dakgalbi which is a sharing cheese stir fry. For this i definitely recommend instant noodle add on. You can consider some other add ons. The sauce and the food itself is plain compared to other places but it is alot cheaper. The other dishes here is decently priced. You do not have to get the Dakgalbi. The menu has pictures so easy to see. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A few months ago, I visited Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi to sample their dakgalbi (Chicken Stir Fry) experience with a friend. I have seen many great Instagram photos and rave reviews about this place so it was time to check it out for myself. Upon entering, me and my friend were seated immediately and we knew to order the Cheese Dakgalbi to share. However, it didn't stop there, we decided to order the fried rice experience for an extra $3.00 to complete the meal. We only had to wait a few minutes for the stir fry to come out as the wait staff needed a few minutes to set up the equipment. When it came out, it smelled like gochujang heaven. The stir fry had a nice aromatic tone which complimented the meat, rice cakes and vegetables nicely. In addition, the melted cheese adds a slight sweetness to help offset the tickling spice from the red pepper paste. It's a great dish to share, especially over a great conversation. After we finished the majority of the stir fry, it was time for some fried rice. It's pretty simple as the waitress took some rice, extra sauce, nori and scrambled egg to create the fried rice volcano that everyone dies for. It's the perfect way to end up dakgalbi experience. I had such an amazing time at Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi as it will be one of my go to spots as soon as the dine-in ban is over. I seriously recommend this place if you're looking for a nice hearty meal to share with friends and family. read more

Cheese dakgalbi never disappoints! I love getting it with ramen added in. You can customize the spice level and add a bunch of other items in. read more

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I was so sad when the OG Dakgalbi restaurant closed its doors in Korea town. Hancook brings the familiar cheesy goodness back to the area. Although the place is a little old and dated, the service is excellent, very friendly staff. I would highly recommend checking this place out if you're craving dakgalbi, my mouth is actually watering just thinking about it right now. We ordered extra ramen, extra rice cakes, and extra cheese. Talk about ordering with our eyes. We had enough left over to have for lunch the next day. The rice cakes were so nice and chewy, the flavour of the sauce was amazing and not overly spicy either. This was a nice kick that was enjoyable. We also ordered the seafood pancake. This is also a must try. I've had seafood pancake at other korean restaurants before and I have to say that this was the lightest of the bunch. It was warm and crispy with a decent amount of seafood inside, just enough that it doesn't become overloaded. The food here is top quality. Along with your main orders, you also receive appetizers at the beginning just to snack on. The soba, turnip, and corn adds a nice acidity and freshness to your meal. Almost like ginger would when eating sushi. So happy that Hancook serves up some delicious food, will definitely be back for another go at dakgalbi. read more

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OMG SO GOOD 15/10 one of my favourite restaurants. They serve it on top of a portable stove (?) so that your food is kept warm throughout. They also gave 3 types of side dishes (macaroni, radish, corn) for free. Anyways, this is two portions with extra cheese (originally it was just normal cheese but we couldn't really taste it so we added more). We got half with udon and half with ramen noodles, but I prefer it with full ramen. I like how it didn't taste like pure red pepper paste, it had really good flavour. This is enough for 3 people, and I think it was around $25-30 after tax and tip. I've brought many people here and everyone ends up loving it and coming back later. I myself have been here at least 5 times and will continue to come back! read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friends and I were were craving dakgalbi and with Yelp's help, directed us to this location. At first, I was feeling a deja-vu, then I realized that I've been at this exact same location when it used to be called Joons. FOOD: my friends and I ordered cheese dakgalbi with ramen and steamed rice on the side. Then we ordered seafood pajeon and deep fried dumplings to share. Upon ordering, the server came back with our drinks and side dishes for each person - the trio plate came with cubed pickled radish, creamy corn and cheesy elbow pasta. The portions of dakgalbi were plentiful, the chicken juicy, cooked through and marinated well, the tteok (rice cake) were soft and chewy, ramen cooked just right and the cheese stretchy, stringy combined with the sweet and spicy seasoning make a delicious 1-pot dish. Next time, we'll reduce the portions and will try the fried rice version. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese dakgalbi with ramen - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time trying dakgalbi and it definitely won't be the last! It's essentially like a giant ddeokboki but with chicken and veggies too. It's so saucy, spicy, cheesy, and delicious - perfect for freezing cold nights. Would definitely recommend getting some type of noodle with it - we went with ramen and udon and couldn't pick a favourite between the two. The portions are also fairly large and we could've shared a two person portion amongst three. The banchan was also quite different, with picked daikon, corn, and glass noodles. No bingsu for us though because their ice machine has been broken for a bit. read more

I had been meaning to go to this place for the longest time. I have always loved rice cakes and ramen and was extremely excited to try it. We ordered the Cheese Dakgalbi since our server told us that this was the most famous dish. It honestly did look extremely delicious. The food was good too, but it wasn't up to my expectations honestly. It was around $15 per person but had less than 10 rice cakes for two people, plus the ramen was $2.50 extra. So I mean, it is pretty expensive, and you don't get that full either. We also ended up asking for more hot sauce. Next time, I will try the regular Dakgalbi and will add ramen in it to see if that makes a difference. read more

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So I've been noticing, cheese on Korean dishes seems to be a hit with the foodie community recently. I was curious and wanted to give it a try. To be honest, at first it seemed like an odd combination but having tried it, its delicious! If you like cheese and spicy Korean dishes, you'll want to give this combination a try. We ordered the cheese dakgalbi. Dakgalbi is essentially chicken, cabbage and rice cake in a spicy pepper sauce. The cheese version has cheese drizzled on top. When you order dakgalbi (cheese or no cheese) you can order a single serving or a double serving. You can also add in things like rice, ramen or more chicken, cabbage and etc at an extra cost of course. My cousin and I opted for the single serving and added ramen with it. We also ordered a pork bone in case the single serving wasnt enough. The dakgalbi came out sizzling on a hot plate. It was super delicious. The ramen was a perfect add on. I don't think it would've tasted as good had we not ordered it with ramen. The cheese was stringy, the sauce was spicy and sweet and the ramen was cooked perfectly. There was only 4 rice cakes in ours which I personally thought was very little but I'm not a huge fan of rice cake anyways. Unless you really love dakgalbi, I personally think sharing a single serving and second dish would be the better way to go if it's just two people. read more

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We were craving some spicy korean food and decided to try this place for dinner. The restaurant wasn't crowded on Thursday night and the meal came out quick. The servers were very nice and overall it was a great dinner. The dakgalbi was too sweet and not spicy enough for me but the gamjatang was spicier than normal (which I liked). The free bingsu was pretty good too! read more

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I'll admit, I'd never even heard of cheese dakgalbi till we came here. The presentation, texture, portion and taste are all very satisfying. I'm amazed I hadn't tried this one before. Food here is good and so is the service. The atmosphere won't blow you away. It's pretty simple but that's not what you're here for. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - cheese dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cheeeeesy dakgalbi in Koreatown, super close to Bathurst TTC station! Amazing place to come with groups of friends. We ordered 2 servings of the cheese dakgalbi to share between the 4 of us. We each received the triple sides of corn, pickled faddish and some macaroni salad. The dakgalbi portion was big, and it's already cooked is served inside a hot rounded steel pot. The steam and the heat instantly melts the layer of mozzarella cheese topping! Hancook's sweet and spicy sauce simply brings all the juicy pieces of chicken together with some veggies, like cabbage, onions and some carrots. But personally I really loved the soft rice cake inside too, but just wish they had more of them... At the end we saved some leftovers for the extra order of fried rice. It's the perfect way to finish of the pot with the rice absorbing in all the sauce, and blending all the veggies. Cheese Dakgalbi - $13.89 / person Pork Bone Soup - $9.99 read more

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We came here for dinner on a Tuesday night. Service was good. Our food came and it was alright. Saltier than I had expect. We ordered #3 Budaejjiae. It wasn't spicy at all, but we werent sure if it was suppose to be spicy...I would go back but I wouldn't order the same thing. I wonder if they can tone down the sodium though read more

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Another visit to Hancock. Had the dakgalbi with cheese this time. It was delicious! The cheese was so thick and flavourful - def add more taste to the meal. Recommend getting it with cheese with added ramen. There was actually very little fish cake so I would consider ordering more on the side. The porkbone soup here is actually very good - plentiful kimchi, "sweet-spicy" soup base and adequate amt of pork with it coming off the bone easily. Again, free appetizers of macaroni, corn and radish. And free red bean dessert for dinner. Consistent food - solid 4 stars. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Dakgalbi with cheese - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Super delicious! We went here for Valentine's Day. We shared a pot of cheese dakgalbi which had rice cakes, spicy kimchi sauce, and veggies. It came with other Korean sides such as corn, noodles and radishes like most Korean restaurants. We ordered extra cheese and extra rice cakes and it was perfection. What really shocked me is how good the side corn was! I have to say this is probably my favourite spot to get side of Korean corn. It had enough sweetness and had a milky texture to satisfy your tastebuds. The pot itself is enough for two people. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My favourite place for rice cakes!! If you're looking to have a good portion of rice cakes in a large pan with your friends, family, or significant other, this is the place to go! I usually order the cheese dakgalbi with ramen and extra rice cake! Good portion for 2-3 people, could be more but I say 2-3 because I can literally eat the whole thing due to how delicious it is! I recommend the cheese one because it can be a bit on the spicy side so the cheese helps balance the spice! They start you off with a side dish that includes radish, corn, and glass noodles. They used to serve mac and cheese instead of the glass noodles which I really miss (bring it back!!) but overall it is still good! Good to know that there are free refills too! read more

I should preface this with the fact that, in my opinion, I make the best dak galbi ever at home, just because it's made precisely to my preferences. But when I'm too lazy to do the work, and because I'm a dak galbi fiend who craves it regularly, I like to know that I can go somewhere that does it well, and I'm happy to report I've found my place. This was much better than any experience I'd ever had at Joon's - refer to my review for more detail. I was super pleased to learn that this place offers single servings of dak galbi for solo diners, so I came here by myself on the weekend. As everyone else had already mentioned, the banchan really wasn't great, but it wasn't a huge deal. Service was courteous but minimal, which was just fine with me. My platter came after a short wait and it was covered - and I mean COVERED - with cheese. My kind of heaven! I added ramen to my order, and it was cooked just right - not too soft, not undercooked. There wasn't a ton of chicken/veggies, but with my ramen I was stuffed, and I didn't need to order rice on top - so I think the portions were pretty reasonable. The sauce was deliciously savoury but quite a lot sweeter than I expected (and sweeter than when I make it), but it was pretty good, all things considered. I really liked that they used dark meat - it's the only way to do it. I did make the mistake of ordering ramen with mine while I was wearing a white shirt, so I got tiny, little spots of sauce on my shirt that won't wash out, unfortunately. But it was worth it! Something else I'd like to note is the fact that, unlike Joons, they don't charge extra for veggies, which is how I think it should be. Veggies should be a default ingredient and it is, here. I'd absolutely return, and next time, with a companion! read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Cheese dak galbi with ramen for one - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here with friends around 9pm (1 hour before closing on Sunday) and the establishment was still popping with diners. This is a very good sign, especially since this is in the heart of K-town (Christie Station/Bathurst Station) where there are many other competing Korean restaurants. We ordered: - Dukbokki: It was very cheap with it being 6-7 dollars before tax and tip, but the portion size was very small, even though it was to act as a shareable dish. It did not have many slices of tofu skin or other ingredients besides the rice cakes, which may appeal to some, but I generally prefer having an even mixture. - Dukgalbi (without cheese 'cause a friend was lactose intolerant - poor him!): This was about 9 dollars and it was portioned large enough for two people with average appetites. It had a good mixture of suace, chicken, and vegetables. My companions liked this dish the most out of what we ordered and I do admit that it was very good for the price and portion size. This is their staple dish and I do recommend purchasing this, as I do not see this being served very often in other restaurants in the area. The only down-side with this is that, unlike their other entrees, this does not come with rice. Rice is very cheap, fortunately ($1 per bowl). If you're restricting your carb-intake, don't sweat it! - Grilled pork hot plate (forgot the name): This was my favourite dish out of the three. It was very flavourful and the pieces of pork were small enough to create a burst of saucy goodness in your mouth. This was the same price as the Dukgalbi, and it was only a little smaller in portion-size. - Red bean bingsu: This was FREE! Unlike the ubiquitous green tea/mango/red bean ice cream that many people are accustomed to receiving as a complimentary item after their dinners, the staff here serve red bean shaved ice. It was very refreshing and the red bean had a good sweetness to it. Overall, my companions and I really liked the restaurant. For my bf and I, this will be another date spot as the prices were very fair and we will come back for the cheese dukgalbi. This is great for the budget-conscious. read more

Hancook Cheese Dakgalbi - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was so excited to find another Dakgalbi place after Joon's closed down :( The place is exactly where Joons used to be and looks exactly the same besides the name change. The restaurant was clean and brightly lit with a lot of seating. We ordered the Dakgalbi (1 on the menu) and added ramen + cheese on the side. The food took around 10-15 minutes to come out even though the restaurant was relatively empty. The dakgalbi was already cooked when arriving to our table and the burner kept it warm. Overall, the food was okay. I was expecting a little more of a savoury flavor. There was lots of chicken in the pan but little rice cake. The service is excellent though. There's always a server at the front and they're very efficient and friendly. I will return as I haven't found a good dakgalbi in the GTA yet but I miss Joons! I paid $40 for 2 people (including tip). read more

I searched for dalkgalbi on Yelp and discovered Hancook. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very casual. Although their focus is on doakgalbi, they also offer other items in addition such as stews and rice dishes. They also have individual servings for dalkgalbi. Service: The service was very welcoming and friendly. The servers were very efficient. Food: I came for the dalkgalbi so that is what my group ordered. We all ordered the cheese dalkgalbi and this is a few extra dollars compared to the regular dalkgalbi. The dalkgalbi is just chicken, vegetables, and some (very few) rice cakes. If you actually want it to be filling, you should probably add extra carbs such as rice or noodles. My group added ramen noodles and fried rice. Overall: There isn't a lot of food for the price. The portion is quite small without the additional carbs. The dalkgalbi lacks flavor as well. I can't say for sure that I will be returning. read more

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Must Try: Dakgalbi with Cheese, Rice Cake and Ramen Rating: (10/10) Food, (9/10) Service, (8/10) Value, (9/10) Ambience, (9/10) Presentation, (10/10) Cleanliness My Experience: Hancook gets a perfect rating because it is the only place (to my knowledge) that still serve's Joon's Dakgalbi dish. This is a cult favourite of Toronto but once Joon's closed their doors, it has been impossible to find this dish. Get the Dakgalbi Chicken dish (I think it's a minimum for two person order), but add in the rice cakes and ramen, and must add in the cheese. This dish is assembled and prepared, but they served at your table on a hot plate, so it is kept warm and extra delicious. If you've never had Dakgalbi, this is the place to go try, trust me, you'll fall in love. read more

Visit this place really often for their delicious cheese dakgalbi. They are one of the only restaurants that serve this. It's pretty much ramen, cheese, chicken and vegetables covered in spicy sauce. If you haven't tried it, you should definitely try. It is located at the basement. In Korean town. read more

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They have a very limited menu. I was told from a friend that they do not have the basic staples that most Korean restaurants have. I ordered their pancake (Pajeon). It was very battery and bland. I have had this many times before and it should be more thin and crispy. For the price I paid, I could go to a different restaurant across the street and get a larger portion for a cheaper price. Unfortunately, we chose this place as a backup because we couldn't get into a restaurant for brunch and the reviews were good. Plus it was Labor Day and many places were closed. I think we should have kept on walking to other restaurants. read more