Amazing food and service. Love the vibe of the restaurant. I got the tuna poke bowl and karaage. read more

Her Chef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

During winterlicious they had a $20 prix fix lunch and I got the drug salad, chicken bowl and cronut. I found it to be a great value, a ton of food and I couldn't even finish it. I thought it was called drug salad because the powdered sugar on top looks like meth but apparently it's because it's so addictive lol. The fried chicken was good, the picture makes it look dry but it was decently flavourful and moist on top of a bed of rice flavoured with furikake. The cronut was small bite sized pieces with a Nutella sauce and slivered nuts. It was quite a small restaurant, with small tables and wooden seating. read more

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To sum up our visit: Yum! I had a newer menu item, Korean BBQ, a bowl with vegetables and rice. The pork was perfectly cooked, with a slightly sweet sauce. So much flavour and mouth feel. Loved it. Hubs had the Sogogi, a very tender sirloin bowl. Had a bite, also delicious. We split an order of Rice balls in maple syrup. Yup, delicious. Service was minimalist and efficient. The menus were out on the counter so I helped myself. Our waiter answered our questions, took our order, and shortly after showed up with our food. Decor, also minimalist. Simple wood tables, seats made out of small red metal drums for a punch of colour, and bar seating along the long side. Take the time to look at the info on the walls, including the Her Chef story. Charming. read more

Her Chef - Late evening on a very cold evening. Modern rustic. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Got the chicken mayo bowl and it was A-OK! The rice was a bit cold and there was a good amount of chicken but felt it wasn't anything too special. I believe it was the owner who ran the show and he brought out our food pretty quickly for a group of 11. read more

Her Chef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cute authentic Korean Asian fusion restaurant. Randomly found this on Google maps and it did not disappoint! The flavour, portion sizes and prices are perfectly on par. Definitely recommend the S.C.R.S & chicken mayo bowl. So filling and delicious. I'd be interested to come back and try the other items on the menu. Really cute back story of how the restaurant came to be, ambience has a nice vibe and friendly staff and service. Love supporting local restaurants. read more

Her Chef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This Korean restaurant is my top 3 restaurants in Korean town. We ordered Coco shrimps, SCRS rice bowl and Pig Bulgogi. Everything was perfect, and it tastes delicious. SCRS is a must when you come to this restaurant. I was on cloud 9 after eating it. We will definitely come back in the summer. Highly recommended. read more

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Major bang for buck. Lots of veggies, flavour, and you can really taste the unique personal spin the Chef has taken on Korean food. The restaurant has her cool and very personal stories posted all around. SUN ROCK CLOUD & SNOW (5/5)- Cloud Egg on top of beef + pork + zucchini + carrot + onion burger patty on a bed of rice. So delicious and satisfying to cut into the egg. DRUG SALAD (3.5/5) PORK BULGOGI (4/5) - spicy from the gochujang and great customer service for letting us substitute the rice for greens read more

Her Chef - Drug salad, pig bulgogi, SCRS cloud egg dish - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food can often tell a story, and that story can often create deeper meaning or change the way you experience the food you are about to eat. With this particular store, I was really drawn into the story of cooking authentic Korean food for students that felt homesick. So I tried some of their top dishes and they did not disappoint! The Chicken Mayo bowl was the top item and I can really see why! It's so simple yet so good, as a crispy fried chicken rice bowl topped with some kewpie mayo. This is definitely something I could've seen myself eating every day as a college student. The First Place Steak Salad was also very deserving of its title because the filet mignon really melted in my mouth! The sauce that was part of the salad was a delightfully sweet and tangy flavor that reminded me that I was essentially eating Korean barbecue, and I would never be disappointed with that! I also had the Salmon Lovers Poki Bowl which was also pretty good. But after eating the other two items first, I felt that this item didn't have as much flavor as I would've liked. The salmon was still quite fresh and I enjoyed it nonetheless! read more

Her Chef - What a cute origin story! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've seen many photos of yummy food and finally was able to try it out for myself. This is a small restaurant with not many seats but on a Saturday evening my friend and I did not have trouble finding a place to sit. The dishes looked deceptively small in the photos and my friend even ordered an appetizer. It turns out the portions aren't small at all and we were sufficiently stuffed. The coco shrimp came out piping hot, beware when immediately stuffing one in your mouth when it arrives at the table. The SCRS Original had a yolk that was in a cloud of very fluffy egg whites. The combination of meat and veggies mixed with the yolk and rice was delightful. The server kept checking in to make sure everything was okay and to see if we wanted more water. The washrooms are downstairs and the stairs are a bit steep so be careful. read more

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We were looking for poke bowl for lunch and found this gem. Glad it wasn't busy bec it's a small place. Salmon Poke bowl did not disappoint. Generous portion and hefty amounts of fresh salmon! It was very satisfying. Don't forget to try their Korean Fried Chicken (honey soy garlic) it was very crispy and tasty indeed and that hint of sweetness, boy was it good! Happy tummy! read more

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I went here with my best friend for some Korean fried chicken. The portion size was super generous and made us both super full. The staff was very kind and quick with their service. Great place for some authentic Korean food. The bathroom was super small but very clean. Can't wait to go again to try out more foods from the menu. read more

Her Chef is a take-out and small dine-in Korean-Japanese fusion restaurant. They do house private dine-in events (date, small party of friends or family) under the name One Table on Wednesday evenings, I think it would be best to call in to reserve a spot. Stopped by quickly for a quick snack. I will admit this is not a complete review but will update when I try more of their menu in the future. Food: I have only tried their coco shrimp, if you do order this please take precaution as this item can be hot (temperature-wise). The shrimp was succulent and the coconut fried batter was crispy and had the toasted coconut taste. The sweet chilli sauce had a special mix of herbs in it which complemented this quality appetizer. Service & atmosphere: The fried appetizer took time to prepare but this indicates that care is put into their food. There are two tables and bar-style seating. The owners/ staff provided good service and were friendly. Price: Prices ranged around $10, their most expensive menu item being $13. I cannot comment on portion sizes as I only ordered an appetizer. I will definitely come back to try their chicken mayo.... read more

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Wow! Hidden gem! Food was so delicious and unique. My daughter and I had a lunch together at her chef. Pleasantly surprised by the food created by the chef. read more

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Between my sister and I, we decided to order 3 dishes, thinking that it would be enough to fill us and I was totally wrong on that because it really filled us up. The egg dish really caught my eye because it is not common to see an egg prepared that way. So we got the SCRS that contained that interesting egg, the chicken mayo bowl (our favorite out of all of them) and the steak with rice dish. I found the egg whites part to be a bit chewy, which is an odd texture for eggs. The steak with rice dish was also interesting, it was kind of difficult for me to eat it as the meat pieces were chewy and the sauce they used what something I was not really a fan of. Presentation was nice but taste was different than what I expected. read more

Her Chef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Conveniently located near Bathurst station - good prices and friendly service. Enjoyed the Pig Bulgogi. Nice spot to hang out with some friends over some food. Amex is not accepted at this location. read more

To this day, even after 5 months and in quarantine, I am still revisiting the comfort and the back story that this restaurant brings. Places like this is the reason why I find so much value in exploring restaurants, trying new food, and appreciating the intimate atmosphere that is often not quite felt at home. I don't know what else to say except to please please stop by Her Chef if you're ever in Toronto on a korean food hunt! I ordered the karaage chicken mayo-- freaking delicious crispy fried glory and the seafood soup (I don't recall the exact name)-- SO GOOD. so comforting, hints of yukgaejang flavors. :) I'm not even korean and it made me really miss home. Really grateful for this place. Please support through online delivery methods y'all!! read more

Her Chef - Chicken mayo and seafood(?) soup! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4.5 STARS!!!! I have to say, all restaurants downtown will ALWAYS have 0.5 stars taken away because of parking. but in terms of food, oh. my. god. I LOVE AND ADORE THEIR FOOD!!! Korean home cooking, Korean comfort food, extreme comfort food!!! Great price for the great portions!!! First time here was with a friend and her son, we ordered their Green Curry, Chicken Karagge and SCRS Original - absolute heaven. Presentation of their food, B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L and VERY photogenic!! Taste of their food? *drooling* 2nd visit and I brought my significant other here - and we ordered the same thing minus the Green Curry. Not because it's not delicious, but because there was no way we could finish all three dishes LOL. read more

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The egg on the SCRS bowl was super unique. It was fluffy and soft and mixed really well with the meat and rice. The portions are relatively small and I wish I ordered more. The price is really reasonable and the service is really fast. Their dalgona coffee was pretty good too - just abit sweet for me. read more

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Absolutely delicious, fast service, and super kind staff! Highly recommend the SCRS bowl. read more

Her Chef - SCRS bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After a solid yoga session, my bff and I were looking for lunch...not too expensive or negate the session we just had. I noticed the solid rating and raving by other Yelpers about this spot so we decided to give it a shot. It's small but quaint and has a sweet story (on the wall for reading). We ordered the bugolgi rice from their signature series, chicken karaage on rice and their "addictive" salad. Accidentally, the waitress punched in the wrong order and we got two of the signature series. We're pretty strong chicken karaage fans but we decided we'd just eat the "mistaken" dish. The waitress could not have been more sorry - she immediately offered us a couple pops and even went back and asked the kitchen to fry up some pieces of chicken for us. That was a very pleasant surprise...esp since Asian restaurants aren't always known for their customer service. The egg "clouds" was super interesting...very different but good. The salad was not as addictive as advertised. For dessert, they give little two bite cupcakes....very fitting as they were as sweet as this little shop! The prices were very reasonable, borderline inexpensive esp since it's right on Bloor. If you're looking for a reasonably priced meal with good service, this is the place! PT, this is definitely date approved! read more

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A really nice, homey restaurant. I really liked the decoration, and the food was pretty good. The kingkatsu wasn't great but the fried chicken was bomb! I really liked how they used various parts of a whole chicken, so it's not just wings or thighs but sometimes you get a piece of white meat, and sometimes a piece of dark meat. I also have to give kudos to the single person running the front of the store. Between servicing 4-5 groups of people, she was also helping pack and get all the food packed and ready for pick up. read more

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Amazing food and service! I just went here for a double date and it was the best place I've been to in awhile. We loved everything about it. Even their salad was yummy I had the green curry bowl and the katsuya chicken. The sauce on the chicken was so good it offered notes of sweet and savoury! And the curry bowl was delishess with potatoes and broccoli, my favorite! Plus it comes with garlic bread, holy yum! Also, the lady serving is honestly so sweet, she makes you feel like you're eating at home. I loved her authenticity and caring personality. You can tell she cares a lot about her customers, food and decor. She's the cherry on top that makes this place so special! Lastly I plan to come back again. The prices are just so reasonable you can't go wrong with this place! read more

Her Chef - Salmon, katsuya chicken, green curry, salad and more! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is honestly a hidden gem! Went and tried a lot of things and honestly everything was a 10. Salad was one of the best I've had and I normally never eat salad. SCRS Was amazing, coco shrimp was 4.99$ and better than places that charge 20$++. Definitely going to be my new spot in the annex to go read more

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You wouldn't notice place if you were just walking by. The server was so attentive and helpful. It's a small spot so there isn't much seating for large groups (one large group could fill up most of the restaurant of 10 ppl). We ordered the coconut shrimp which is a popular dish that was recommended, it did not disappoint! very strong coconut flavour with plump shrimps, the sweet thai dipping sauce is good enough but I would have liked something more unique. The Drug Salad is a typical Korean green salad with familiar ingredients to the dressing with the added powdered sugar on top, haha. It tasted pretty good. The "Bad For You" is basically scalloped potatoes battered and fried and dusted with a very salty concoction, the menu itself has the description of "msg, high fat, high salt". I enjoyed it, and yes very fried and not the most healthy thing, it was very crispy to the point I cut the roof of my mouth. The sunny side egg souflette rice bowl thing was so good with that light fluffy egg that is torched at the end. I would visit again and try the Poke bowls which seemed pretty popular while I was there. Pro Tip: watch your first step going downstairs to use the restrooms. read more

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Was so excited to come try the fluffy egg ... but it was underwhelming :( ... like a tasteless marshmallow. Very cute and really stumping me as to how they make it (microwave???) but it wasn't tasty. So sad! The meat and veggies under the egg was pretty standard, kind of oily, like anything you can get from a food court :/. The Drug Salad also didn't appeal to my taste (too ... earthy? I'm just not a fan of sesame leaf?). Coconut shrimp was my favorite of the things ordered. Crispy with a nice sweet dipping sauce. The staff were lovely but service was a bit slow. Space is small but cute. read more

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I've been here 3 times this week! Super convenient to get there either by TTC or car. Food is amazing!!! And super affordable!! The quality of food surprised me. Everything is so fresh and yummy. My favourite is their coco shrimp! I got this all 3 times I've been there lol Also their new menu salmon steak was soooooo good I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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The Her Chef restaurant has amazing taste with nice price. It will be pretty wonderful experience to you and your friends also. Her Chef provides beverage cheaper than the others locations, so I highly recommend to people who like food and some drink with near buddy. I'm sure you will have nice time in this place. Also, Her Chef still working into delivery app during this time. read more

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Incredibly good and amazing value. We got the drug salad, the kimchi tomato salad, the chicken mayo rice bowl and the spicy pork rice bowl. All was delicious- really stunningly good. LOTS of food and beautifully cooked and seasoned. read more

Me and my girlfriend celebrated our 1st anniversary, and planned to try out different restaurants. This restaurant left us really good impressions. we didn't try all the food, but i must say we love the food we ordered compare to $$$ restaurants we went. Owner and restaurant deserve more recognition!! This is a highly recommended restaurant. read more

Located just west of Markham Street right beside the construction that has pulled apart the entire southwest corner of Bloor and Bathurst (the former site of Honest Ed's) Her Chef is a really small restaurant hidden away from the street by a big window and recessed door. We knew the location when it was our favourite poke place, but they closed only a year after opening, to be replaced by Her Chef, which while we had walked by a number of times, we assumed it was just a takeout place. A long, narrow place featuring bare brick walls and a painted black ceiling and walls, the place is bare with a long eating bar on one wall and a few funky tables and chairs along the other. The kitchen is located behind the counter in the back of the restaurant. The menu which is inspired by an assortment of Asian dishes was created by the owner in response to the needs of international students, when the owner was also a student. A short bio on the wall explains it all, telling how the chef was missing some of the food his mother used to cook. The service was fast and polite and we opted for a couple of poke bowls. I had the tuna poke (which featured, rice, green onions, red onions, chopped tuna, gomae, wake and cucumber in a poke), while my friend had their Sogogi beef, also served on top of rice. Both dishes were delicious. Not only do we have a new favourite poke place, but also a place to try some of their other dishes, including their Japanese curry and marinated shrimp. It was so nice to discover not only a new restaurant, but one that will become a regular go-to place. read more

This was a chance visit for me, but the great reviews had me interested and I was not disappointed! First of all, the venue itself is small and cozy, perfect for a date night, and the service is friendly and quick. The food... well I've only been the one time but if the first visit was anything to go by I would be happy to make this a weekly experience. I had the Chicken Mayo and without a doubt I'd say that it was some of the best fried chicken I've ever tasted in my entire life. Tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned, the right amount of crunch... there's literally not a thing you could do to improve it. The dish itself was well-balanced with all of its elements and delicious. And good news for those who prefer low-carb options; you can replace the white rice in any dish with other options including brown rice and cauliflower rice! This option alone would have had me coming back here again but as it is, it's just the icing on an already-awesome cake. It should also be mentioned that the prices here are absurdly good. Like seriously, you get a ridiculous amount of food (and protein) for what you're paying. I only ate here a few days ago and I'm already craving another meal from Her Chef. And I'm excited to try out all the other menu items! Do yourself a favour and go at your next possible opportunity, you won't regret it. read more

Her Chef - Chicken Mayo with Cauliflower Rice. DELICIOUS. Well-priced. 100% would order again. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I didn't want to look at any other reviews before visiting, however I was advised to be cautious that it's small and food takes some time. Visited with a group of 4, and we were the only table seated late on a Friday night. Host / Waitress was super nice and engaging and happy to answer any and all questions. We got drinks right away, and even got to sample some of the tea. Ordered a multitude of items, including their cloud egg dish and mayo chicken. Nothing was disappointing and everything was tasty. Bonus? They had Uno. So while we waited for food, we played cards. Was a win in my book! read more

I wish Her Chef were My Chef. Easy to miss location with a quaint setup, I found Her Chef through Yelp. This is why I love the platform by the way - I would've never thought to come here otherwise. I went for a quick lunch. The one thing I will say is that it does take a bit of time, but as others have mentioned, I think it's due to the care and preparation the chef puts into each dish. The girl working there was really friendly, and gave me a rundown on the restaurant. Sounds like the chef is very in love with his wife, after whom he's based most of his dishes. Cute story! The food itself is impressive and well priced. I had the Happy Cow and the Drug Salad. Both were excellent, but the Happy Cow was phenomenal. Perfect complimentary textures, with an egg preparation that I've never seen before. The egg whites looked and felt like clouds, with a beautifully cooked yoke in the middle. Will definitely come back for lunches! Best of luck with the restaurant. read more

Just tried the Chicken Mayo Crispy Bowl ($6.99), and it was outrageously good. The best fried chicken I've had in a while, served piping hot on a bed of seasoned rice and scrambled eggs, then blanketed with a delicious mayo sauce and bits of nori. Such a lovely (and quick!) meal. The bonus ice cream for dessert certainly doesn't hurt. Thanks for being wonderful, Her Chef. You're becoming a weekly fave, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Her Chef is a quaint restaurant that silently opened up along Bloor street. Run by a chef and his wife, this charming restaurant offers various dishes to please even the pickiest eaters. Our sweet server enlightened us that there is a story behind each dish's tongue-in-cheek name. We went with the Sogogi on rice and fries and we also took advantage of their current soju deal. Our short visit here was like having dinner at your friend's house- cozy, hospitable service and good food. You can tell that everything is prepared fresh and with care. I just wish some of the plates came with unique side dishes to round out the meal, but it was still tasty nonetheless. The chef insisted that soju should be enjoyed with sashimi and so offered some on the house! The restaurant was a little chilly inside so we actually kept our coats on. With their affordable prices, this place would also be an ideal place for a simple take-out lunch. read more

Her Chef - A sample of their sashimi to go with the soju :) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Chicken mayo, coconut shrimp, salmon steaky, kingkatsu, scrs, under the sea, drug salad, salmon lover, EAT THE WORLD! Came here with a group of friends on a Saturday night and FEASTED! Dinner here made for a great night! The atmosphere, attentive service, the home cooking, and portion sizes too! Everything was stellar! I wish this place was uptown, we'd be here all the time! Thanks for a great night! We'll be back! read more

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Nice little restaurant. Great food, especially the Sogogi, the steak is just right long with the crispy fried garlic chips! Their service is excellent as well :) read more

Her Chef - Sonogi - Highmoutain Tauren (beef Bugogi) -Pork Bulgogi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Excellent food, Chef prepared a special Angelina Soup for me. You got to try the CoCo Shrimp and Gommi Gommi for Desert and wait for your surprise after an excellent meal. Looking forward to come back here read more

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Delicious home cooked food with a great personal story for each dish. Got a salad and the SCRS rice bowl. Great flavours and textures. Got a free delicious shittake mushroom soup too! Great value for delicious heart warming food! read more

Her Chef - SCRS bowl, salad and soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Didn't know what to really expect as it was a small shop right next to some apartment constructions so it can easily be missed. There was no flashy signs or long lines so at first we thought this couldn't be the right spot. The ambiance inside is perfect for a nice meal for two or small group of friends. Due to its size it is not meant for large groups which adds to the charm of being able to actually easily converse with your party. Once the food arrived there was not much to talk about though. The coco shrimp was just the right amount of crunchy and sweet and those were gone pretty quickly. The Mayo chicken is rated as the popular seller from 2020 and I can see why. First the portion was very large and the chicken crispness was paired perfectly with the rice and Mayo. I have never been so enamored with a restaurant before and now am trying to plan as quickly as I can my next visit. We unfortunately did not get a chance to try desserts as we were both stuffed and didn't want to be gluttonous, but will be sure to leave space for next time. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in this neighborhood read more

Her Chef - Coco shrimp, Mayo chicken, scrs - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario