I used to love coming here for some kick ass home style Korean food some 10-15 years ago. It's been a long absence but I decided to come back to try it out with my family. The dead body soup (Chung guk jang) was my go to, as there are very few Korean restaurants that serve thus insanely pungent fermented soybean stew, and this time, it did not meet up to their previous glory. The flavour was more flat than how I remembered the dish and it was a little too thick to satisfy my stew craving. The shared baby octopus dish was equally one dimensional on flavour, as I am used to their flavours being a lot more complex and punchy. The gamjatang broth, although I didn't try it, was too gamey according to my sister. She said she could taste the pig (erm..yuck) and did not care for thr dish. The corvina fish were crisp pan fried but was too fishy still and I did not enjoy it. The reason for my 3 star is solely based in the strength of their service and banchan. Maybe the chef was having an off day? I don't think I'll be in a hurry to revisit anytime soon, but will still keep a little soft spot for this old school gem. read more

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You wouldn't exactly guess that this small mom and pop restaurant is under an older apartment building - this isn't some commercial space under new condos. Easy to miss if you dont know what you're looking for. Been here a couple of times for the raw crabs, as not too many places in the area/ Toronto offer them. Unfortunately prices have gone up since the first time I've been here, but I mean.. i still keep coming back. Currently for soy crabs, it's 2 for 25.99 (i believe its +$2 for the spicy ones). They are marinated well though, and it's always nice that the owner will come and cut the claws for you with scissors so you don't break your teeth. Very delicious crabs, although most recently I feel they've gotten smaller in size. Haven't tried much else on the menu. They take card or cash, so no need to worry. read more

Jung Soo Nae - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

4 stars because the service is very friendly 3 for the food? ambiance is like a home. Tried raw marinated crabs and soodubue both good but it was lacking flavour. for the price of the crabs it's not bad ! read more

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I had a great experience at Jung Soo Nae. My friend and I shared an order of Soy-Marinated Korean Crab, and the marinade paired perfectly with the rice. Even though the crabs were small, they were bursting with flavor. It was my first time trying raw crabs, and I loved every bite, so much so that next time we might each order one! I'm already planning my next visit. The service was friendly, and there was a great selection of refillable banchan. Hopefully, by the time crab season arrives, the crabs will be larger; otherwise, the price for these small crabs is a bit steep. Overall, it's a very homey restaurant, conveniently located just a two-minute walk from Finch Station Parking. read more

Came here to try the infamous raw marinated crabs. They were definitely smaller than I was picturing but 2 orders was still enough for 2 people with rice and all the other side dishes. The spicy version was actually quite spicy for me as someone who doesn't handle spicy too well. I preferred the soy marinated crab flavour. I found it hard to eat any of the crab legs. There are gloves available as it does get pretty messy - although they were so thin that the sauce went through the gloves. Would love to come back and get this again, just wish the size was a bit bigger. read more

Jung Soo Nae - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This location is so close to finch station. I came here to try the marinated crabs. I've actually had marinated crabs in South Korea before and can compare. The restaurant is quite cozy as in it just has the bare necessities required to dine in. In Korea I had both the spicy Marinated and the soy sauce marinated crabs. I personally like the soy sauce version more, so for Jung soo nae I decided to stick to that. I ordered the bibimbap and it was just normal, It wasn't good but it wasn't horrible either. I don't think it came with meat and would avoid getting it next time. As for the sides there were bean sprout, arrow root jelly and some veggies. The marinated crabs were just okay in flavour. I feel like there wasn't that much meat and it's quite small portioned. For me Korea has a better deal and flavour. The service was also soso, It wasn't busy when I went and I saw some of the staffs just chit chatting. Overall, i think I would come here or I'm craving marinated crab. This is probably one of the only Spots in Toronto where you can get this, so it's worth a try read more

The most authentic Korean restaurant in town! It's my first time to try marinated raw crab and I am amazed! It's absolutely umami and delicious and packed with flavours. Just one bowl of rice won't be enough, I swear. No wonder it's called 'the rice thief'. Only the marinated soy crab (C1) has the shell part and orange/yellowish tomalley, which is the best part of this dish. The spicy one (C2) doesn't have those. Instead its tomalley is a different kind. *I've tried both and my personal favourite is the soy sauce one* SoonDuBu JjiGae is another Korean hot stew that I adore. Theirs has silky tofu (dubu), assorted seafood and an egg. Absolutely delicious and hearty. Service was good. Not the most attentive kind I've had, but they give a homey vibe. Highly recommend. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem for authentic Korean food. This is the place for marinated Korean crab (Ganjang Gejang) in Toronto. I always order the crab in their house special soy sauce. The place is run by a warm and welcoming Korean family, and their food comes in great portions. Besides the Ganjang Gejang, I will also recommend their tofu soup which goes well with the cold crab dish. read more

Jung Soo Nae - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Homey Korean restaurant serving raw marinated crabs. I came just to try the crabs and it was a good experience, although they were quite small for the price. It was hard to eat the legs. All the food was alright and nothing really stood out, but I enjoyed the variety of banchan and the great service here. -1 star because we then ordered the crabs for delivery on another occasion and I got very sick from eating it. I didn't feel well and threw up after. Not sure if the crabs weren't fresh that day or if it was due to delivery but I think they should restrict the crabs to dine in only just in case. Be careful. I'd come back again to try their other Korean food but not the crabs. read more

Jung Soo Nae - Seafood pancake, banchan, raw marinated crabs - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Aside from Japanese food that's the first thing come to mind when I dine out, Korean food would be the second most chosen cuisine for myself in Toronto Yea you heard it right And for Korean food, I always go for #gamjatang or pork bone soup. But there's one delicacy that I'm longing for a try, and that is the #gejang - raw marinated crab! Heard that this place serves the best marinated crab in town, I knew I must give it a try! There are actually two types of GeJang in the menu - one marinated with their secret soy sauce, and the other marinated in hot spicy sauce. Given the cold weather, I opted for the hot sauce At first sight, I thought it would be super spicy, and would overpower the freshness of the crab. But I'm glad that I was wrong The hot sauce itself was not super spicy, instead it adds a bit of sweetness and spicyness to the crab. The crab itself, wow, it's dynamite! You can easily taste the freshness and the sweetness, along with the sauce that empowers the crab, delicious To round up my meal, gamjatang is what you can expect What's better than a hot bowl of soup in a freezing weather and after a delicious raw crab? Nothing other than the sizzling pork bone soup read more

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The best raw crab I ever had! I'm usually not a crab person but this was amazing and one of their true specialities. The restaurant was busy and people seemed willing to wait so that's usually a good sign. I'm glad we had two orders because I definitely wanted my own after taking my first bite. The crabs were well cleaned, meat was perfectly marinated and presentation was great. We also had the galbi tang which was a bit on the sour side for me but the crabs itself is definitely worth coming for! read more

Jung Soo Nae - a table full of food - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I don't live in Toronto so I was confused. I went to this one by mistake since my gps brought me here. I would say this a an average Korean restaurant. If you like Korean foods then you can try it. We ordered short ribs, soy crab, spice crab and stir fried squid. The best dish was the spicy crab. The rest was just ok. I paid 125 for the 4 items which I thought was average. The service was pretty slow. I don't know what they have to do with the raw crab but it took them maybe 15-20 minutes to take it out and then another 10 minutes to take out banchan. We then had to wait longer for the rice. That meant we sat for at least 15 minutes just staring at the food with no rice to eat it with. I didn't even take pictures of the other 2 things cuz ppl were too hungry so we just dig in. We came in when they had maybe 2 tables at around 6. We left at close to 8. read more

Jung Soo Nae - Spicy crab with side dish. - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Interesting small Korean style restaurant, feels like home cooking. There is very little seating, so there might be a substantial a time if you eat at a popular time The service was fast, and they were very accommodating and helpful. Many people come here for a variety of Korean food, but also has some specialty items. There is a raw crab option, that is an extremely interesting dish. The dishes, quite salty. It has a very strong umami taste, that is also a little bit of jelly, consistency, and may not be everyone's type of food. Just something to be aware of. The item is typically eaten by taking the raw crab and allowing the natural juices to be used to eat with rice. read more

My go to spot for marinated Korean crab! Their seafood pancake is also a must order! They have 2 types of marinated crab: spicy and soya sauce, and I prefer the lather. The staff are all very nice here and the food is nice and fresh. I've been 4 times and their crab is always fresh and full of roe unlike some other restaurants so I highly recommend this spot if you're looking for raw marinated Korean crab read more

Jung Soo Nae - a spoon full of rice and shrimp - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Soy sauce crabs were good, but 1 per person is sufficient if you're really taking the time to dig out all the meat. Seafood pancake was good. Homey vibes with benches and open home kitchen. Server was caring for all guests - reminding them to be cautious of the wind during the winter weather read more