Had a very disappointing afternoon‑tea visit here around 4pm today, and several major issues ruined our whole dining experience. First, there is inconsistency with the business name: our receipt was issued under "Sushi California", which does not match the restaurant's name. Menu prices have been increased by $2 without obvious notice. On top of that, every dine‑in order placed after 4pm is charged an extra $1 per item, and this surcharge was not shown on the menu. The so‑called lunch combo was misleading -- it was not a proper combo set as advertised. We were also surprised to learn that there is no cash discount even when our bill exceeded $30. The dining environment felt uncomfortable due to inadequate lighting inside. Service was another letdown. One server spoke to us using the phrase "do you understand", which came across as condescending and made us feel disrespected. We were required to pay at the cashier upfront instead of getting our bill served to the table after our meal. Hidden extra fees, unclear pricing, misleading menu items and unsatisfactory service show a lack of care for customers. I will not be returning and cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for a pleasant afternoon‑tea experience. $44 for this 今天下午4点到这家店想喝个下午茶，整体体验很差，问题不少： 1. 小票抬头名称是Sushi California，和门店名称不一致； 2. 菜单直接涨价2加元，下午4点堂食每份菜品额外加收1加元，这项附加费菜单没有标明，属于隐形收费； 3. 宣传的午餐套餐名不副实，并不是完整套餐； 4. 消费超过30加元也没有现金优惠； 5. 店内灯光偏暗，用餐环境一般； 6. 服务员沟通时说出「你明白吗」，语气让人感觉被冒犯，体验很不好； 7. 需要自行到前台结账，不会把账单送到餐桌。 多项收费规则没有提前告知，服务体验欠佳，不会再来，不推荐。 read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Bone soup and port rice - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Revisited and this time service was really great. Ordered spicy stirfried makchang with bean sprouts they were just on point. 3 of us ordered makchang soondae & makchang stirfry to share. We had 4 beers and bill came out as slighly less than $100 and we were FULL! Cash pay 10% discount! read more

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The soups are super yummy! LOVE LOVE the Spicy soon dae Guk. Seasoned very well and I haven't been able to find a place that has Soon Dae Guk like them. Reminded me of the ones I had in Korea when I lived there! There prices have gone up though it was $22 before tax for a the regular size Soon dae guk so I only ever come when I am absolutely craving it. Sometimes they are closed without notice, so definitely make sure you call before you go in. The service is hit or miss to honest, depending on the staff that is working that day. They aren't a super big restaurant but they have decent amount of seating and tables that can be moved so usually there shouldn't be a wait time. read more

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Pretty good Korean restaurant with soondae based dishes which makes this restaurant a bit different from other Korean spots in the area. We tried the gamjatang and the makchang soondae bokkeum (pork intestine soondae with vegetables in spicy sauce). The gamjatang was a bit bland but the soondae dish was quite interesting and different for us. Service is efficient but quite cold. read more

Customer service is crucial in the restaurant business, and unfortunately, the experience tonight was extremely disappointing. We should have trusted our instincts and left at the first red flag. When we arrived, we informed the hostess that we had six adults, three kids (one being a baby). Instead of welcoming us, she immediately rolled her eyes and gave a disgruntled look. My husband was taken aback, but I told him to give her the benefit of the doubt and that maybe she was just having a bad moment. However, things only got worse. We helped her move a high chair from the front to where she was leading us. She reluctantly led us to three small two-seater tables. My husband and I tried to make it work, suggesting that someone could sit at the ends. She abruptly shut that down, saying one side had to remain clear for serving. When my brother-in-law arrived, it became clear that nine of us couldn't fit comfortably. My husband even offered to help move an unused table nearby to make space (the unused table was against a wall beside a storage shelf). I joined in to rearrange the seating, trying to be accommodating. At that point, the restaurant was nearly empty, with only two other tables occupied. More customers arrived and were seated with no issue, yet we were met with resistance at every step. When it was time to order, the attitude continued. Her words weren't outright rude, but her body language (eye rolls, sighs, and general unwillingness) spoke volumes. I remained polite, saying, "Hi, we'd like the soondae, the family combo, chicken bulgogi, and A10 (udon). Thank you! Also, could we get more water, please?" Her response? A loud sigh, as if taking our order was a burden. My father-in-law wanted to walk out, and honestly, we should have followed his lead. The worst part was when she placed a gas stove directly in front of my one-year-old daughter. We immediately pointed out that it was unsafe and suggested moving it to the middle, where she had already removed a chair. Instead of problem-solving with us, she looked irritated again. Trying to keep the peace, I asked, "We're just trying to make things easier for you. What's your preference? If the stove must be at the end, I'll move my baby to a different spot. Just let me know what works best for you, we'll accommodate you." At that point, my patience was wearing thin, and yes, I was a bit sarcastic because of her continuous glares and dismissive attitude. By the time the food arrived, the experience had already soured. And to be honest, while the presentation looked good, the flavours were underwhelming. It's disappointing because we had been looking forward to trying this restaurant for two years. Sadly, the poor service made it a one-and-done visit. Also posted on Google Reviews read more

We decided to try this spot as we heard good reviews about it and they have my favourite soondae guk. The plaza they are in gets very busy on weekends, so parking is hard to find during dinner time. We put our names down for a table and it took about 25 minutes. When we sat down we weren't offered water or anything and the server apologized when we asked for water. We ordered and felt the meal did take long to make. It seems there is only one server working at the front, and one person in the kitchen. Anyways, the soondae guk was okay, not the best we've had but decent. We also ordered porkbone soup to go and when I had it the next day it was decent. At the end of the meal we had to go up to the counter to ask for our bill. We gave a decent tip and they didn't even thank us (kind of odd). I think overall I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but if I was craving korean food I may stop by to give it another shot. read more

A small traditional Korean restaurant hidden in a cute plaza. A location not where you'd expect a Korean spot is Hansin Gamjatang. When my friend recommended a new PBS place I had to try it. The restaurant décor is not the best or tidiest, but overall I'm here for the food and so far it's a good start. Pork bone soup: The soup is packed with flavor, but still balanced. Not too spicy, not too salty, the soup is just very enjoyable. Soup is also very meaty, I got a variation of different bone, not just the pork neck. Rice is not the purple rice mix, but the white rice, that's not too wet. Perfect for soaking that delicious soup. Side dishes: Came with three side dishes, kimchi, sesame seaweed and fish cake. The sesame seaweed just edged out the fish cake in the competition of side dishes. The seaweed was nice and chewy with a good mix of savory sesame flavor, hard to find in other Korean restaurants. Fish cake was delicious, as always, and more common. Would definitely come back and try some other dishes and get the PBS again. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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The food was very average. The service was pretty bad - we had to walk to the counter to get anyone to take our order or bring us water. The space is clean overall read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Makchang sundae, chive pancake, pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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It's been a while since I've had Gam Ja Tang (Pork Bone Soup) so when a friend suggested I try this new place, of course I had to.⁠ ⁠ There was a generous amount of meat on the bones and lots of each side dish. As usual, it was served in a cast iron bowl, still bubbling hot.⁠ ⁠ The flavour wasn't bad but I think it would have been better if the broth had been cooked a bit longer. The side dishes were very good.⁠ The rest of the menu had some interesting dishes that I would come back to try.⁠ ⁠ Somebody told me that it's the same owners as the previous business in this space. Unfortunately, the furniture shows the wear, with torn upholstery. read more

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My favourite Korean restaurant in Markham, serving up lots of classic dishes in huge portions. I usually come for their amazing soondae dishes, but this time we opted for their Chicken Katsu and the Pork Bone Soup The katsu is a must-get here, the portion size is HUGE and the sauce they make to pair with it is insanely good! The food and service were great as always, but this time when we visited, the price we paid was different from the price listed on the menu Otherwise it would be 5 stars! read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Pork Bone Soup - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Mixed review. I really like their spicy rice cake I've ordered it multiple times and it's chewy and not overly spicy. Fish cake was good too. One of the better places for spicy rice cake. The pork bone on the other hand was horrible. It tasted sour and the meat does not taste fresh. I got take out so I called to double check the soup was made fresh and they confirmed it was. I asked if they changed the seasoning and they said they didn't. So I'm not sure what happened but I had a few sips and a few bites of the meat and no it was not edible. Maybe the meat was not fresh and affected the taste.. I asked my family to try it and same thing. We dumped it and lost out on $15 but better safe than having a bad stomachs ache. They said no one complained about it all day so made it seem like it's my issue which I thought was rude. Anyways moving on. Sharing review of my own experience but maybe you'll experience better read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Pork bone soup - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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A great new spot if you're looking to support locals and craving for some pork born soup! They are located on the plaza on Kennedy/14th (where Lucullus bakery is) and won't be hard to find as the plaza isn't too big. They offer a variety of Korean dishes but many Korean soup options and variations. There's also combos and happy hour for pork bone soup as well (11a-12p). We ordered two regular pork born soup and I had to say, I was surprised how flavourful it was overall. There's a generous amount of meat and soup, and they also offer a pretty good portion of side dishes as well. Definitely a great option if you're in the Markham area, and I will be back. As of covid19, they only offer takeout. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Two regular Gamjatangs - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Can here on a fairly busy Saturday. They have a happy hour between 11am-12pm where the pork bone soup is ~$8. We came just in time for that. It was loaded with meat that melted of with the slightest touch. They also have glass noodles in the soups which as different for me and only one potato. It also comes with a bowl of white rice and complimentary Korean appetizers. Flavour-wise it was pretty good but indistinguishable from any other Korean place in Markham. We also ordered spicy tteokbokki, which came in this little pot. The rice cakes where nice and chewy but I thought the spicy sauce was pretty bland and watery. It also wasn't spicy at all which was a little disappointing. They also quite a few items with blood sausages which is pretty rare to find. I didn't order it but for anyone who is looking for Korean blood sausages, they have all the options. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Two pork bone soups and tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Moderately empty at 2:00 so there's no waiting for seats. Not sure how long their pork bone soup promo lasts, but it's 2 for $16 as of Sept. 27, 2020. You can see the handwritten promo on the door. The food was decent quality - nothing particularly outstanding but no complaints. They are closed at 3:30 - 5:00 for break time. Accepts cash and debit only. Small discount for cash payment and they give you a points card. Not quite sure how it works because the formatting is wonky and littered with typos. The prices on the regular menu looks a bit high compared to the dozens of Korean restaurants in the area. But if you're looking for a quick and cheap meal with a partner, the pork bone soup special is a great value. Parking is garbage as usual in this plaza, but they have 2 whole parking spots reserved I believe. So good luck finding a spot. read more

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I was craving something hearty and warm and Hansjn Gamjatang really hit the spot. My boyfriend and I both ordered the Gamjatang despite their extensive selection. I had pretty high expectations since they named their restaurant after their signature dish. They served the Gamjatang with a dipping sauce which seemed like ponzu and wasabi. It was a pleasant surprise as no other restaurant I've been to serves it this way. It really complimented the meat. The soup itself was bubbling hot and there was also glass noodle in the soup which I enjoyed. It's not the most flavourful Gamjatang I've ever had but it wasn't bad either. We both ordered the small size but the portions were generous. The service was attentive and they also offer 10% discount if you pay in cash. I would recommend this place and will be back to try some of their other dishes. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Had another visit here. Tried some new bulgogi dishes. Nice and savoury home style cooking. Worth a try. read more

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Waiter was a little rude from the get go when we walked in the door. She seemed a little irritated because we were teenagers. The selection is quite limited and there aren't any drink options or desserts. The soda which is not even on the menu, costs $2.50. For that price why not go to Mcdonalds (another customer near where we were sitting even brought in a starbucks drink). In addition, the cell signal inside the restaurant is quite poor. I immediately noticed a ginormous fly and the singer IU is glitching over the speaker. The ambience is quite poor and not aesthetic. The food took a decent time to come. The food is quite good, the Spicy Tteokbokki was delicious and the Kimchi Stew was decent. They only provided three serving of side dishes and it was very mid. Overall, there are better Korean restaurants with food and dine-in. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Spicy Tteokbokki and Kimchi Stew (with side dishes, a bowl of rice split into three) - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Pretty good authentic Korean food in Markham area. I loved their seafood pancake and especially their sauce that goes with it. I've had a lot of Korean pancakes and usually their sauce is all the same but this one was different, tasted homemade and was delicious. Pricing is pretty much the same just like any other Korean restaurant in the area - similar to Owl but way better food. If you're thinking of going to Owl, I highly suggest you try this instead. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

For dine-in, the booth seats are all being used. No skipping a booth to distance, those bamboo walls definitely do not protect against the people seated behind. Probably a family ran restaurant, not that many people working so if there are a few tables seated food takes a while to be served. The menu does not have much variety, so the options felt very limited for trying to have a family style meal. Service is below mediocre; the waitress had a little attitude and communication must be kept simple. Customers that were liked more seemed to have gotten extra complimentary side dishes. The food was okay, very home style and average. Overall, would not be back. There are better Korean restaurants that are closer to home, that serves more side dishes. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Tteokboki + Don Katsu and Pork Bone Soup (L) - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

They mean spicy here. We ordered takeout of a bulgogi combo ($19) and a spicy squid and bulgogi plate ($19) for dinner. The menu didn't mention it, but both were accompanied by a bowl of white rice. The bulgogi combo was plenty in portion but too sweet. The spicy squid and bulgogi, however, was memorable. It was very spicy. So spicy that it was impossible to wash down without mixing with white rice. We had about half a dish leftover at end of meal. I used the leftover and four (4) cups of white rice to make kimchi fried rice. Even so diluted, the fried rice was full of fury. It was a delicious torture. I encourage people who enjoy spicy food to patronize Hansin Gamjatang. read more

The soup was definitely my fav part of the meal. Mackerel was on the smaller side and I probably wouldn't get the tteokbokki again. read more

Hansin Gamjatang - Korean Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Imagine running a restaurant and closing it before 8pm. Walked in hoping I could order take out. Their hours said they closed at 9 so I thought I was safe with more than an hour left. I'm shooed out as soon as I open the door and told rudely that they're closed. Imagine saying it with so much confidence despite your hours hanging loud and clear right in front of you. read more

This review is based on a takeout order. I had the makchang soondae soup tonight. I've had Korean blood sausage before, but these are even better because they're stuffed into intestine rather than your regular sausage casing. I personally love the chewy texture, so thumbs up. read more

The BEST gamjatang I've ever had. Nice clean broth, good flavour that didn't rely on the overdone spice mix. Came with nice portion of rice and a dipping sauce for the meat. Three banchan provided - bean curd, kimchi, and a seaweed salad. They are not my personal favourites but my table seemed to enjoy them. Clean, newly renovated restaurant. Nice, polite service. Clean washrooms. Would return! 10% off if you pay in cash. read more

Dined in last night at this spot for the first time and we had the pork bone soup, taboki Don Katsu and dolsot bimbimbap All dishes were excellent and authentic! I have dined downtown at Christie K town, Yonge/Finch and thought this was as good or better for Markham! The sauces and flavours were on the mark and I felt the food was not as heavy as some other spots we visit Definitely would come back and highly recommend The restaurant had a steady stream of patrons so it must be a go to spot for many folks as every table was taken by 7pm. read more

This place took over California Sushi, a relatively good sushi place before. Word on the street from someone who used to work there is that it's the same owner, but they just switched over to serving general Korean dishes (gamjatang and others). Contrary to a menubpicture that another Yelper had posted, they are no longer serving any form of sushi at the restaurant. read more

One of my favorite restaurant near my place. Good portion and reasonable price :) read more

The portion was a bit small and I advised no spicy but they made it very spicy. Nice place to sit though

Ordered the pork bone soup for takeout. Size is pretty big with lots of meat, but would've liked it to be a bit spicy. Good value but average taste. read more