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

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

This menu had an impressive amount of variety, both with many different types of sushi and the…read moreinclusion of Korean dishes. We had a hard time deciding on what to order because there was so much we wanted to try. We have a tradition of ordering Edamame whenever we visit a sushi restaurant. The top layer of Edamame was incredibly salty, as you can see in the picture. I wish they had mixed it before serving so the salt was a little more evenly distributed. We ordered the Sweet and Spicy Chicken because it sounded really unique. However, despite the name it was obviously Sweet and Sour Chicken. I really enjoyed eating it so I can't really complain, but it would be nice if the menu was more accurate. The sushi was fantastic. The EST Roll was excellent, but it was the SS Dragon Roll that was the highlight of the meal. I have never had such crisp and fresh shrimp tempura in a roll before. The difference was huge compared to all the other Dragon Rolls I've had at other restaurants lately. I would love to come here again to get some more Dragon Rolls.

First time trying In Sushi! I ordered the Red Dragon Roll and the Spicy Salmon Roll:…read more Red Dragon Roll: The rice was packed tightly which makes it easy to pick up with the chopsticks. The amount of tuna on top however was not proportional to the sushi as it was unevenly cut. The avocado seemed to be too big in comparison to the tuna. The construction of the rolls were a bit lacking. I was hoping for the tuna to have a bit of a kick as well. The tempura had a nice crunch to it and the creaminess of the avocado was a nice balance to this. Spicy Salmon Roll: The spicy salmon roll is a classic and its always my go-to order. The rolls were packed tightly which helped keep its integrity with each bite. The salmon was buttery with a delicate sweetness to it but again, I was hoping for it to be spicy. It didn't have that kick to it. Overall, both rolls had potential and needs slight improvement in terms of technique and depth of flavours.

Gastronomic delight. Fare serves up tasty dishes and friendly service with a lakeside view. Stopped…read moreby for dinner and got: - Fried Chicken: Chicken was juicy, skin was crispy and not overly coated, portion size was good. The mash, generous veggies and sweet-spicy sauce were perfect complements. - Brisket: Beautifully smoky. Of all the sides, the potato pave was really fun. - Coconut Cheesecake: Strong coconut taste, not overly dense. - Watermelon Margarita: Refreshing, with a good balance of sweetness and tartiness. Great outdoor patio overlooking the lake. Prices are on the higher end but reasonable for what you get. Service is topnotch. Overall, a great spot to visit for an elevated casual meal.

Tried the brunch at fare and was very impressed. I had the French toast which was great and…read morefilling, along with the breakfast mimosa. Service was great as usual (I've been here for dinner as before). Brunch was serviced really quick. I love the atmosphere! It is right on the lake, I have some photos along with my post to show how beautiful it is. One of the gems of Orillia!

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

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

Came to this local Korean restaurant in Stouffville on a hot sunny Saturday. It seemed to be an…read moreauthentic and family owned which was great (as there aren't many in Stouffville). Due to the weather, I decided to try: 1) Mool Naang Myun (buckwheat cold noodles with mixed veggie, beef and boiled egg in cold both) 2) Dolsot Bibimbap - Assorted veggie beef and egg on steamed rice in hot bowl 3) Seafood pancake I really enjoyed the cold noodles as it was quite authentic, the cold broth was really refreshing and came with yellow mustard sauce to be added in the broth. Its a must try in the summer months as its a seasonal item. The seafood pancake was also fantastic. In the pancakes, they gave generous amounts of seafood (cuttlefish, shrimp etc.) and was not over-fried. It had 10 pancake slices, which is perfect for group sizes of 3 to 4. They also serve Korean side dishes that can be refilled! I also enjoyed the service at this restaurant. Originally we were seated in a two two-seated table. However, when they noticed the food we order did not fit the table, they switched us to a four-seated table instead, allowing us to enjoy our meal! Overall, if you are in Stouffville, and craving Korean food, this spot is a must-try.

Laon is such a beautiful little restaurant in stouffville. Definitely got family run vibes…read more Lots of great options for food. Hot stone bibimbap was fresh and delicious. Bowl was hot enough to give you the crispy rice bottoms. Korean fried chicken was very crispy and juicy. I loved the crunch and the juices just flowed. Their banchans were also soo good! Definitely would recommend!

Korean BBQ restaurant is a family owned and ran eatery in the downtown area of Kitchener. This…read morequaint establishment is clean and friendly. When you walk in you're warmly greeted with a smile. The menu has great options while not being overwhelming. During a trip to Kitchener I frequented this restaurant 3 days in a row, while being remembered by the owners each time, because of how amazing the food was. I tried multiple dishes each day and was truly blown away but my favorite was the soondubu/tofu stew. The jjajangmyun, jjamppong, shrimp fried rice, and tteobokki are all fantastic and I highly recommend. A friend had the pork belly and she said it was amazing. I will have to find an excuse one day to visit Kitchener again because of this spot. Wishing the best to the owners and their family. This place is truly a GEM.

Homey food! Tried their Cold Noodle Soup and Bibimbap. The bibimbap hit the spot with all the fresh…read moreingredients, super yolky egg, and sizzling crunchy rice at the bottom of the bowl. The cold noodle was a super interesting try and refreshing dish for a hot summer day

We just tried Mom's Kitchen Korean Cuisine in Oshawa, the food is excellent! We ordered a number of…read moredishes to try including dumplings, Korean fried chicken, beef short ribs, black bean sauce noodles, stir fried spicy chicken on rice and a bottle of the Korean Soju (Strawberry). Food was hot and fresh, big portions, great quality and very friendly customer service. One thing to note, if you're looking for the BanBan style Korean fried chicken, this really is not it. The chicken they have is still very good, but it is not sauce coated (they provide dips instead) and the dip flavors are limited. But other than that, fantastic place to go for Korean food. Nice atmosphere, easy parking, right next to Costco if you want to do some shopping afterward.

I was out in Oshawa recently and met up with a friend for lunch. I had spotted Mom's Kitchen nearby…read moreso we decided to give it a try. We had their Pork Bone Soup, Korean Fried Chicken, and Fried Tofu. Some of the usual side dishes were included - kimchi, bean sprouts, pickled radish, glass noodles, and a bowl of purple rice. The pork bone soup was pretty good, with lots of meaty pieces and a rich broth. The tofu was flavourful but a bit spicy for my friend. The chicken was very tasty, especially with the honey garlic dipping sauce included. Overall, we enjoyed the food and found it all very reasonably priced, with good portions, especially the chicken. Our server was very polite and friendly. This was a good meal!

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

Came last night after evening spent with the kiddos. The front of the restaurant outside they are…read moredoing something with the cement, so be careful. I saw this place had good reviews and wanted to try it since we were out this end. We ordered sweet and sour pork, black bean noodles, beef stew and seafood pancake. The staff was quite busy and sometimes hard to get their attention, our waiter was writing our order on napkins. Did they run out of notepads? Our side dishes came with our food and it wasn't too spectacular. The food was good and hot, but I've had better Korean food. Overall, I feel this place is good, but pricer end. Our 4 dishes with 10% cash discount was $85 before tip. Just the japchae alone is $27.99! Anyways, I think I would try other restaurants if I am in this area due to prices and service.

Great Korean restaurant right at Yonge &Elgin mill , it's very homy and cozy, service is always…read moregreat and fast. Bibibum and pork bone soup are our favorite. Monday is closed though.

Food was okay, portions weren't too big but prices are quite high. I liked the beef short ribs just…read morewish it was large enough for two people to share. Bulgogi was good but not enough beef in the noodles. Sides tasted okay very mediocre. The spacing was tight inside.

Very delicious wings and the presentation was fantastic. We recommend kickin wings for anyone who…read moreloves good wings. We recommend to all of our friends.