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My 2nd time reviewing this restaurant, also the first restaurant I gave a 5/5 on Yelp. Food: Amazing as usual. I tried a few different foods from what I usually get and still blown away by the quality. The seafood pancake was a delightful surprise as I don't even eat much seafood and I loved it. The kampoongi was the highlight of the show for me. It's basically the Korean version of general tao chicken. It's sweet and spicy and couldn't stop eating it. Service: Did Uber Eats with no issues. The food always comes properly packaged and very secure. Ambiance: Eating this food transports me to South Korea. This is my favourite Uber Eats take out restaurant for a reason. Everything is always good. If you've never been here try the pork bone soup it's magical. I've ordered from this restaurant more than 21 times and always recommend it to friends. Go try it out.
I love this place! The tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), beef bulgogi, and LA ribs Bento box are all so good. They also have good calamari and shrimp tempura. Jinro is Back, the best soju. The woman who makes the banchan gave me extra rice to take home. They're the best!
We are visiting from California. The restaurant was clean and staff was friendly and attentive. The food came out quickly and we found it tasty. I say this as a Korean American person.
Delicious korean food in downtown toronto. Fast service (no table checks after food is delivered, but just raise your hand and they'll pop by if needed). This spot is not accessible friendly for mobile devices. We had a kimchi tofu stew and pork bone soup. The potatoes in the PBS had a weird 'off' taste to it so skip the potatoe(s), there is a generous amount of pork bone - and i really like that they've cut the bones smaller! Much easier to eat because it cools down quicker too. Thank you Kimchi Korea House! See you again next time!
This place is straightforward Korean food. Quick service, tasty, big portions and good prices. Large variety of dolsot bibimbap. Udon was also delicious. Comfortable seating. Banchan side dishes so good....especislly the spinach, seasoned potatoes and spicy cucumber
With the wealth of new restaurants opening along Dundas, one shouldn't overlook these longtime establishments. In fact, I had to come here with a couple friends as our intended dinner place had a 2+ hour wait, and we weren't down for waiting so long. This is a "standard" Korean restaurant amongst many of the shiny new places that have taken over Dundas in the past decade. Again, it's nice to dine in these places after spending so much money this past holiday break travelling. We shared a rice cake with seafood and cheese, and I added a beef soybean stew for myself. Pretty standard items, and I'd say it was solid. Given the price for food these days, it's nice getting a fill-you-up dinner meal for under $30. Don't expect much for service here as it's quick, fill you up, and leave kind of place. Still worth it though!
The food was very good as was the service. The outside doesn't look like much but inside it's cozy and the staff pleasant. I stopped by after a full day of sightseeing and this place didn't disappoint. I ordered the classic beef bibimbap and paired with it soju (peach flavor). This spot is definitely worth the trip if you're visiting or new in town.
This restaurant fills up pretty quickly for lunch on a Sunday. We ordered kimchi stew, kimchi pancake, and japchae with beef (adding beef costs $3 more). Soon after we ordered, we got the side dishes, and then the main dishes started coming out one after the other. On the menu, the kimchi pancake has one chilli pepper next to it, but I found that it wasn't spicy at all, and I cannot handle much spice. It was nothing like I expected. It was okay, but not great. I wouldn't order it again. The japchae was really sweet. There was a decent amount of vegetables and beef in it. We didn't finish our side dishes, but I've read from other reviews that it's not refillable. Overall, it was an okay meal, but with so many Korean restaurants in the city, there are other ones I'd rather go to.
Walking in, we were greeted with friendly smiles and hellos. The place was busy but they were accommodating to our big group of 8. The service was fast and the servers were attentive. We ordered the sweet and sour pork, pork bone soup, bulgogi and kimchi bibimbap. The sweet and sour pork was crispy, and the sauce was a bit more on the sweet side. The pork bone soup was spicy with a rich flavour. It was a bit salty but pork bone soup has always been a favourite of mine, and this was one hit my craving in the right spot. The bulgogi was very tender and well marinated with a sweet soy marinade. The kimchi bibimbap was delicious with Mama Lee's famous kimchi. They only give one round of side dishes for free, and you get two side dishes for free once the first round is finished. After that, there'll be a fee. Their kimchi, sweet potatoes and bean sprouts side dishes were great. Overall, this restaurant is busy but I'd love to come back again.
Excellent service, great ambiance, the food is pretty good too. The beef bulgogi is tasty, and the tofu bibimbap was on point. We also liked the octopus balls, but wished the pancake was crunchier.
Very friendly and quick service. A nice intimate setup witj dim lighting. I could see it being a great date night. They give you an abundance of food. Additionally when they served me my order it was literally sizzling which was impressive and endorses it is freshly prepared to order. Overall great presentation and great service but on the flavor side it leaves alot to be desired but it I ever are in town again I would give it a second try
Delicious food, great service, and cozy atmosphere are all plentiful here! The bibimbap are amazingly tasty with plenty banchan to choose from to add even more flavor. The gyoza is a crispy wrapper with a fantastic flavor fillings. The takoyaki is browned perfectly on the outside with a terrific creamy inside and plump pieces of octopus. Stop in for a quick bite or a longer meal, everything we've tried this visit (and previous visits) has been exceptional!
Kimchi Korea House is conveniently located in downtown Toronto. It's an authentic spot for your fix of pork bone soup, bibimbap, and other Korean classics. It has plenty of table booths, and the service is also quite friendly. They operate from lunch till the late evenings. Upon seating, we scoured the menu and settled on their stonepot (dolsot) bibimbap which comes in a variety of meat, seafood & vegetarian options. Bulgogi bibimbap arrived in a good size portion, with tender meat, veggies, a splash of soy sauce & drizzle of sweet hot sauce. The crispy rice added texture to the bottom of the stonepot. The meal also came with four banchan side dishes. Only dig is the menu pricing. For the second time in a month, a downtown establishment's menu vs actual item pricing didn't match. While I get that restaurants are trying to account for inflation, it's only fair via accurate menus rather than to be short-changed.
2 months ago
Came here today looking for authentic Korean food, and this place absolutely did not disappoint. Some of the best kimchi I've had, and every one of the sides and the soup was incredible. I took the staff's recommendation and ordered the spicy chicken bibimbap, added an egg, and asked for it mildly spicy. It was absolutely perfect. The staff and owner were incredibly helpful, quick, and genuinely delightful. The owner stopped by our table, and we had a great conversation about her homemade house sauce, which was the perfect complement to the bibimbap. She told me it's made with more than 14 different fruits and no added sugar. It was fantastic. She actually reminded me of my friend's mom back in Seattle, which made the whole experience feel even more welcoming and authentic. Great food, great people, and the kind of place you're genuinely happy you found. I'll definitely be back on my next business trip. Don't miss this place! read more
Wish I could give it 3.5. The service was not great. When we arrived the seating options were limited despite it being quiet in the restaurant. Also, we both ordered drinks and the server brought something different and when we asked for recommendations based on a few options she suggested something entirely different. We tried the cold noodles and chicken katsu. They were good but not my favourite. The banchan was nice but you can only refill 2 dishes otherwise it's $2 per dish you want to refill which surprised me. The owner stopped by our table and was very nice. Might come back to try some of their more popular dishes. read more
My 2nd time reviewing this restaurant, also the first restaurant I gave a 5/5 on Yelp. Food: Amazing as usual. I tried a few different foods from what I usually get and still blown away by the quality. The seafood pancake was a delightful surprise as I don't even eat much seafood and I loved it. The kampoongi was the highlight of the show for me. It's basically the Korean version of general tao chicken. It's sweet and spicy and couldn't stop eating it. Service: Did Uber Eats with no issues. The food always comes properly packaged and very secure. Ambiance: Eating this food transports me to South Korea. This is my favourite Uber Eats take out restaurant for a reason. Everything is always good. If you've never been here try the pork bone soup it's magical. I've ordered from this restaurant more than 21 times and always recommend it to friends. Go try it out. read more
I love this place! The tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), beef bulgogi, and LA ribs Bento box are all so good. They also have good calamari and shrimp tempura. Jinro is Back, the best soju. The woman who makes the banchan gave me extra rice to take home. They're the best! read more
2 months ago
We are visiting from California. The restaurant was clean and staff was friendly and attentive. The food came out quickly and we found it tasty. I say this as a Korean American person. read more
Delicious korean food in downtown toronto. Fast service (no table checks after food is delivered, but just raise your hand and they'll pop by if needed). This spot is not accessible friendly for mobile devices. We had a kimchi tofu stew and pork bone soup. The potatoes in the PBS had a weird 'off' taste to it so skip the potatoe(s), there is a generous amount of pork bone - and i really like that they've cut the bones smaller! Much easier to eat because it cools down quicker too. Thank you Kimchi Korea House! See you again next time! read more
This place is straightforward Korean food. Quick service, tasty, big portions and good prices. Large variety of dolsot bibimbap. Udon was also delicious. Comfortable seating. Banchan side dishes so good....especislly the spinach, seasoned potatoes and spicy cucumber read more
With the wealth of new restaurants opening along Dundas, one shouldn't overlook these longtime establishments. In fact, I had to come here with a couple friends as our intended dinner place had a 2+ hour wait, and we weren't down for waiting so long. This is a "standard" Korean restaurant amongst many of the shiny new places that have taken over Dundas in the past decade. Again, it's nice to dine in these places after spending so much money this past holiday break travelling. We shared a rice cake with seafood and cheese, and I added a beef soybean stew for myself. Pretty standard items, and I'd say it was solid. Given the price for food these days, it's nice getting a fill-you-up dinner meal for under $30. Don't expect much for service here as it's quick, fill you up, and leave kind of place. Still worth it though! read more
2 years ago
The food was very good as was the service. The outside doesn't look like much but inside it's cozy and the staff pleasant. I stopped by after a full day of sightseeing and this place didn't disappoint. I ordered the classic beef bibimbap and paired with it soju (peach flavor). This spot is definitely worth the trip if you're visiting or new in town. read more
This restaurant fills up pretty quickly for lunch on a Sunday. We ordered kimchi stew, kimchi pancake, and japchae with beef (adding beef costs $3 more). Soon after we ordered, we got the side dishes, and then the main dishes started coming out one after the other. On the menu, the kimchi pancake has one chilli pepper next to it, but I found that it wasn't spicy at all, and I cannot handle much spice. It was nothing like I expected. It was okay, but not great. I wouldn't order it again. The japchae was really sweet. There was a decent amount of vegetables and beef in it. We didn't finish our side dishes, but I've read from other reviews that it's not refillable. Overall, it was an okay meal, but with so many Korean restaurants in the city, there are other ones I'd rather go to. read more
3 years ago
Walking in, we were greeted with friendly smiles and hellos. The place was busy but they were accommodating to our big group of 8. The service was fast and the servers were attentive. We ordered the sweet and sour pork, pork bone soup, bulgogi and kimchi bibimbap. The sweet and sour pork was crispy, and the sauce was a bit more on the sweet side. The pork bone soup was spicy with a rich flavour. It was a bit salty but pork bone soup has always been a favourite of mine, and this was one hit my craving in the right spot. The bulgogi was very tender and well marinated with a sweet soy marinade. The kimchi bibimbap was delicious with Mama Lee's famous kimchi. They only give one round of side dishes for free, and you get two side dishes for free once the first round is finished. After that, there'll be a fee. Their kimchi, sweet potatoes and bean sprouts side dishes were great. Overall, this restaurant is busy but I'd love to come back again. read more
6 months ago
Very friendly and quick service. A nice intimate setup witj dim lighting. I could see it being a great date night. They give you an abundance of food. Additionally when they served me my order it was literally sizzling which was impressive and endorses it is freshly prepared to order. Overall great presentation and great service but on the flavor side it leaves alot to be desired but it I ever are in town again I would give it a second try read more
Delicious food, great service, and cozy atmosphere are all plentiful here! The bibimbap are amazingly tasty with plenty banchan to choose from to add even more flavor. The gyoza is a crispy wrapper with a fantastic flavor fillings. The takoyaki is browned perfectly on the outside with a terrific creamy inside and plump pieces of octopus. Stop in for a quick bite or a longer meal, everything we've tried this visit (and previous visits) has been exceptional! read more
Kimchi Korea House is conveniently located in downtown Toronto. It's an authentic spot for your fix of pork bone soup, bibimbap, and other Korean classics. It has plenty of table booths, and the service is also quite friendly. They operate from lunch till the late evenings. Upon seating, we scoured the menu and settled on their stonepot (dolsot) bibimbap which comes in a variety of meat, seafood & vegetarian options. Bulgogi bibimbap arrived in a good size portion, with tender meat, veggies, a splash of soy sauce & drizzle of sweet hot sauce. The crispy rice added texture to the bottom of the stonepot. The meal also came with four banchan side dishes. Only dig is the menu pricing. For the second time in a month, a downtown establishment's menu vs actual item pricing didn't match. While I get that restaurants are trying to account for inflation, it's only fair via accurate menus rather than to be short-changed. read more
3 years ago
The food was 4 star. I got the bento lunch box and there were two items I didn't appreciate. The dumplings and the tempura broccoli. $24 lunch special I want to love everything. I also didn't like that they take away the dishes when you're still eating, even if there is only a little on the plate... I wanted that last piece of kimchi- ha ha I was also served a chipped glass of water and then when I asked for a new one, the lemon was on the bottom of the glass and there was no ice. Which made me question it. The ambience is nice. Music and decor are pleasant. Will I come back? Not sure, it's out of the way and a bit pricey. read more
1 year ago
I recently started going for acupuncture in the area and Kimchi Korea House has become my 'go to' lunch place after my session. Their Kimchi Stew is so delicious. It hits the spot especially when it's freezing outside. I really like their banchan as well. The kimchi is not too spicy, but still has a kick to it. You're offered two complimentary refills of banchan so we always ask for more of their regular cabbage kimchi. For my husband's first visit, we ordered a bunch of dishes so that he could try a number of things. Portion sizes are generous so we had a lot of take away containers that became our lunches for the next few days. The Bibimbap, tempura, spicy chicken with cheese are all good options to order as well. Service is consistently good. It's a well-oiled machine here. My next acupuncture appointment is next week so can't wait to have lunch here again! Good for: Korean, lunch, dinner read more
4 years ago
Preface: ended up disappointed with one specific entree. I came with a friend on a hot day after noticing naengmyun (the signature Korean cold noodles) on their menu, thinking it would be a nice way to cool off. When the dish arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the watermelon & pear slices combo - I've seen the latter garnish for naengmyun before to counter the savory and rich broth, however not the watermelon. Both added an interesting texture for sure, a nice contrast to the soft noodles. Unfortunately, the broth was bland (largely unsatisfying) and strangely orange. The noodles were extremely thin and non-chewy, accompanied by slices of dry, flavorless beef. I also was not expecting to find partially-melted ice cubes in the dish to keep it cold. I couldn't bring myself to finish the noodles. For 19.95, I expected more, especially since I've had better while cheaper at other restaurants. My friend ordered the spicy tofu stew, which was decent. It came with an abundance of seafood, albeit at the cost of less tofu. The stew itself was flavorful, and not overwhelmingly spicy. Other thoughts on the experience - Kimchi Korea House gave 2 free complimentary refills for the Banchan (Korean side dishes). I loved their kimchi - not too acidic from the fermentation process. I'll come back for the spicy tofu stew and maybe to try some other entrees, but definitely not for the naengmyun. 2 stars for the naengmyun. read more
Kimchi Korea House serves all the Korean dishes you expect. It was easy to grab a seat on a weekend day evening. They also followed COVID protocols and checked proof of vaccine before seating us. I'm very basic, ordered pork bone soup (PBS) and shared a kimchi pancake with friends. The PBS here is spicier than other Korean restaurants and was at the threshold of what I prefer. It was good and hit the spot on a chilly night. I only wish the potatoes were softer. My friend was going to order extra spicy and I'm glad that the server warned her to try regular first if it's her first time there. Kimchi pancake and banchan (side dishes) were also tasty. The price is just a tad higher, but it's central with fewer Korean options nearby so it's to be expected. It's pretty good you can't go wrong here. read more
Dedicating my 100th Yelp review to one of my favorite foods and restaurant in my favorite city. Our order: gamjatang / pork bone soup. I have been eating here since college and seems like many other patrons are long time customers too. Nothing hits the spot quite like a big bowl of spicy pork bone soup on a chilly rainy day after a long stroll. Rich, deep, thick and thin at the same time. The only that has changed is the size of my stomach - I forgot how hearty the bowl was! Slurped every drop and pondered what about it tasted different from the (hopeless) gamjatangs I have had in Bay Area. Busy busy despite 30min to close. Actually 9pm is more like last call, they stop taking guests and orders after then. Fast and efficient service. Next door to Tsujiri - get the hojicha latte or ice cream for post meal sweets and make it a perfect evening. read more
We were near Toronto General Hospital and looked for something to eat around 3pm on Monday. We went to Yeuh Tung first but it was closed. Then we went to Japango, it was closed to prepare for dinner. This place was our 3rd choice and I was glad both Yeuh Tung and Japango were not open. First it was super clean to begin with but I could still see Mama Lee ( owner/ cook) was still vaccuming around with hand-held vaccum. The way they served main dishes and all the side dishes were super neat and looked clean as well. They allowed us to request to refill two side dishes which was resonable for downtown restaurants. We asked for more braised potatoes and veggie stir fry. Non Korean friends I took to this restaurant could not really handle spicy food at all, so I ordered mild food such as japchae and sweet & sour pork. Food was beyond impressive. Japchae had this fire smoky flavour () which I never experienced in other korean restaurants. Only thing was japchae was a little on the sweet side. Batter for sweet & sour pork was thin and crispy but meaty. Sweet & sour sauce was tangy and not too heavy. I would highly recommend this restaurant! It was so good. read more
5 years ago
We had a really nice experience dining here. The orders we had are the following: Stir Fried Squid ($24.95), Sweet & Sour Pork ($18.95), and Takoyaki ($13.95). They all turned out well. Their take on the Sweet & Sour Pork was a welcome surprise. I was initially expecting it to be the same as the type you get from Chinese restaurants. Here it is different, but equally good. The only inconvenience I had, if I do have to mention one was that there was no waiting area indoors. Our group of 3 people had to wait outside in the cold for a bit while waiting for the receptionist to call us back inside once a table for 3 becomes available. I do understand from their end about the limitations of store design, layout, and space. It is not much of an issue though, and me and my friends still had a memorable dinner. read more
A little unassuming from the front, but this place is great! Service was fast and they even gave free banchan (little side dishes). Japchae was incredible. I tried some bibimbap which was great too. Would definitely recommend! read more
Came here for dinner after work. Ordered the Pork bone soup and they had a drink promotion going on Wednesdays for ~$4 shots. I thought the soup was pretty average, more on the spicy side than other spots. Side dishes were only limited to 2 dish refills which was surprising. It's just average in all accounts. read more
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One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto, there's a dish for everyone here, bibimbap is delicious with many different varieties to choose from. The soups are amazing, full of flavour, and very spicy. Follow the heat limit shown beside each dish, kimchi stew and pork bone soup are very spicy but so worth the pain! Cold noodles are refreshing on a hot day and taste amazing. The service is also top tier, every time I've gone I've been greeted as soon as I walk in, and the servers are always pleasant and always happy to explain the food and side dishes you get. The food comes quick so it's a nice place to stop for lunch or dinner. It's a smaller restaurant, right on Dundas so it's normal for the restaurants to be smaller, the layout is good though and you can walk around pretty easily in there and there are many seats and booths. The bathroom is also so beautiful and always clean. Overall a great restaurant, I always try and come here every time I'm in the city because it's so tasty and the environment is so welcoming. read more
2 years ago
The food was very good. I had the Seafood Udon (with lots of seafood especially muscles in the shell). This dish was large and came with four or five small starters including kimchi, vegetables and fried tofu. The service was very good and it was kind of dark wood interior and clean washrooms. I enjoyed it. read more
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3 years ago
The ambience was peaceful. The customer service was good. We liked the place, washroom is clean, Food was good. Overall we had a good experience. Hope my review will help someone. Thank you. read more
4 years ago
I went to this restaurant because of a korean Uber driver recommendation so I knew that it must be authentic. It didn't disappoint me but I expected it can be better. However, the prices of the meals were pretty good. If you want to taste authentic Korean food in downtown, it can be a good choice. read more
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