Drove all the way from the States to visit the city and had am immense craving for Korean chicken…read more Came upon this spot bc it was nearby and the photos of different boxes of chicken looked so good. The staff was really nice and and vibes were honestly wonderful. Loved the warm tea they served on a cold winter day. The food was great and satisfied our deep craving. We just chose the chicken with the stars to indicate they were the most popular. Highly recommend!

I was intrigued when I saw a photo of the chicken box that came in many (6+) flavours…read more This used to be the original location of Yummy Restaurant. They have now transformed it into a camping theme! The lighting is dimmed and some chairs were folding camp chairs! The boneless chicken was extremely juicy and tender and the flavours were well balance. I tried the spicy soy garlic and garlic mayo , loved both. Need to come again and try the other flavours.

This take-out restaurant has unique Korean style burgers as well as conventional ones. This store…read moreis a combination of convenience store, fast food take out and gelato shop. They make everything to order so service time can be longer than you would want but cooked fresh. They are not very busy but have a steady amount of customers. I ordered the bulgogi burger combo ($10~). The bun is a little larger than a regular burger. I would have liked a little more meat but it tasted good. The server forgot I ordered a combo so it took longer to get the fries ready. The fries were similar to Costco fries. Thick, crispy but there's not that much. For $10 I think I would get more value ordering a bulgogi rice dish. You would get more meat but it's not surprising they would put a price on this unique fusion idea. I would recommend just getting the burger though

I had lunch at Huh Ga Ne in the same plaza, and saw that this place was advertising homemade ice…read morecream, so I went to check. Turns out it was gelato. This fine food mart is cute. It's more like a Korean convenience store (mostly food) than it is a fine foods store, but that's alright. Upon entering, there's gimbap and soy sauce eggs and stuff. They have a plethora of cup noodles for you to choose from (+$0.99 if you want them to cook it for you). There's also plenty of snack foods. At the back, they have a small gelato bar (10 -15 or so flavors) and a cooked food bar. Gelato starts at $3.99 for a small (includes one topping). Toppings are contained in large ice cream cups with lids? Something like that. Couldn't really see what was in them though. I had one of their tirimisu gelato specials (prepackaged. $2.99). It came with a sprinkle of cocoa powder on the top, for some added visual appeal. Taste-wise, it was almost like butterscotch mocha, but not strong at all. It also wasn't as creamy as gelatos I'm used to. It's okay, but it isn't great. Side note: They have daily $5 hot meal deals. If I'm in the area, I might come try them.

I stumbled upon this cozy stall in the new K-Town Galleria food court. Enticed by the sweet warm…read moretoasty smell of these lil snacks cooking, my friend and I decided to grab a few. We got 1 pizza each and 1 sweet potato, taking advantage of the 3 for $8 deal. Only 1 pizza can be included in the base price -- it's $1 extra if you'd like two pizza like we got. The lady took time to explain the options and was very patient and kind. I enjoyed the generous amount of filling. This is def a Korean thing, but pizza-filled anything never feels complete without sweet corn as a topping lol. So yes, this is a great Korean style pizza filled bungeobbang. Wouldn't say it's the cheapest snack, but cooked on the spot and well-filled, it hits the spot. As an occasional indulgence, I would def be a repeat customer. There's free parking (close spots are usually taken, but the lot is never too full in you're willing to walk a little), and plenty of seating in the food court.

Bungeoppang (붕어빵) is a popular Korean winter street food, a fish-shaped pastry typically filled…read morewith sweetened red bean paste, custard, or other fillings - Wikipedia One of my go‑to Korean snacks, so I was excited to see a whole café for it inside the new Hmart food court. They make everything fresh nonstop, and you can even wait for a new batch if you want that fresh‑off‑the‑mold crunch. They've got red bean, custard, sweet potato, matcha, and even a pizza filling. Most of them are $2.99, which makes it an easy little snack to grab while shopping. The crust is crunchy and not too doughy, which I really like. And if you get six, it's tax‑free -- always a bonus. Nice spot to grab something warm and quick while wandering around Hmart.

We stopped by Garleek Kitchen in Parkdale on our way to High Park after I saw it recommended on…read moresocial media and decided to give it a try. (Side note: it's unfortunate to see how much homelessness there currently is in Parkdale.) The food here was phenomenal. We don't eat Tibetan food often, but everything was awesome. I highly recommend the Tibetan breakfast--at around $10, you get an incredible amount of food and variety. If you've never tried Tibetan food before, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

When I am in Parkdale, I cannot resist having a new momo experience! There are endless momo places…read moreto try, some are popular and often mentioned in all sorts of media. Others are hidden tiny places which I find by chance. Still others are somewhere in between - not extensively spoken about in the media, but there are people who spread the words among momo lovers - like Garleek Kitchen. I was excited to visit here for the first time. As I was in a hurry between work-related meetings, I did take-out the following momos: I tried: - Steamed Chicken Momos - Pan-fried Beef Momos I liked Pan-fried beef momos as it had good amount of juice inside. Chicken steamed momos were a bit drier with less juice. The wrappers were beautifully sealing the filling, chewy and flavorful, perfectly cooked. The pan-fried one was gives the momo a nice extra crispy texture on the bottom. Just wished there was more fillings - momo felt a bit doughy for the amount of filling, especially the steamed chicken momos. I was impressed by the sauces that came with momo. Carefully prepared with multi-dimensional flavor & texture & spice profiles. Something that is not easily found in any other momo places. This place's side sauces are one of the most enjoyable things here. The service was pleasant, caring and homey - which is what I enjoy most in the Parkdale momo central. I will come back to try their other momo styles!

Get the Jhol Momo! It's amazing, best Momo in all of Parkdale for sure! The veggie version is…read moreamazing. Also great is the Crispy Cauliflower, House Shangrila Noodles, and Tofu Manchurian. The owners are wonderful and friendly, and the food is excellent. Call ahead for take out, or drop in and order. Takes about 10-20 mins, food comes out fresh and amazing. Also! Inquire about the blackened chilies they make in house, they have a really nice texture and spice.

This was my first time at a Tibetan joint, so I tried to not get too excited. But how could you…read morenot?!?! As you step into Shangrila, the aroma of the spices and rice just pull you away to a distant land. The menu is extensive and there were a lot of dish I was curious to try. My friend and i got the Jhol Momo, dumpling soup (which we thought were "soup dumpling", but they were simply dumplings in a soup - oops!), and we ordered some chilli chicken (i think). Regardless, everything was delicious. I would eat a bowl of Jhol Momo right now with some of their homemade hot sauce. 3 dishes, 2 beers = about $43 + tip! Shangrila is totally going on my roster of cheap eats, and I can't wait to go back for a bowl of Jhol Momo!

I stopped by there last week with my buddy after work and was blown away. I had the white fish…read morekatsu bento with the curry fries. The fish was fried to perfection, and the portion of the bento was just right. I was full and satisfied. Their curry fries were unmatched. They have the best Japanese curry in the city of Toronto. It was so good I went the next day to pick up food for me and the girlfriend. No shame in going two days in a row

I grabbed their kaarage fried chicken bento to go for lunch and was very impressed with how well it…read morewas packaged and how crispy the chicken was even after walking in the cold. I would say this is not your typical authentic korean food but nonetheless it was super delicious. The portion was generous and I actually took the extra home for another meal. The chicken was juicy and the sauce on the side was AMAZING! The sides were also great, I particularly really enjoyed the kimchi and the marinated lotus. Service was quick, my food was ready in 10 minutes.

Here is what I ordered:…read more - Dark Spiced Taiwanese Chicken - Kimchi Deviled Eggs Still dreamin' about this chicken! The flavor was delicious and the chicken was fried to perfection! The most juicy fried chicken I've ever tasted in my life. I ordered the 4 piece to share with my friend! It comes with two drums and two thighs! The deviled eggs were also good! There was a hint of kimchi but not too overpowering!

Starting with the rustic look of their kimchi devilled eggs ($7 for 3). The yolks are mixed with…read moresesame oil and kimchi paste, instead of creamy mayonnaise, creating a stiffer paste to pipe back into the egg white. I could certainly taste the nutty oil that always makes my taste buds sing, but would have liked more of the gochujong as there wasn't much heat to the egg. In fact, aside from the sesame oil these tasted like any other deviled egg. Swapping the bacon bits for chopped kimchi may give it that element it's missing and make the dish vegetarian-friendly to boot. Similarly, the kimchi was lost within the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan mixture in the toasted kimchi ravioli ($13). Chances are any ingredient wouldn't be able to hold up against the swiggle of honey wasabi pesto piped on top of the crispy ravioli as the wasabi was so pungent and overpowering. Some reviewers rave about this dish, but I found the panko crust made it too dry and the pasta was overly chewy. It's not one I'd order again. The bulgogi sliders ($15) were good with a pile of thinly sliced sweet-soy marinated sirloin topped adorned with a perfectly cooked quail egg, which is runny so makes for a messy first bite. The sliders would be even better if there wasn't wasabi in the mayo (Té's chef certainly loves wasabi) and the buns were warm and toasted. If you really want to try the bulgogi I'd opt for one of the main dishes instead. Té's bi bim bap ($17) follows a traditional recipe where the beef is accompanied by cold sesame-marinated vegetables and a fried egg. They swap out the white rice for nuttier purple rice instead and Té's sweet chili sauce is thicker and spicier than other ones I've tried. Sadly, the bi bim bap wasn't presented in the typical hot stone bowl. That vessel is so important as it creates the crust on the bottom of the rice and the heat warms up the cold garnishes and sauce so that once everything is mixed together the flavours really melt and meld together. There's plenty of bulgogi on top of their mac and cheese ($18) and the pasta was excellent as well. I enjoyed the creamy gooey cheese sauce and the parmesan panko crisp on top adds a lovely textured crunch for those who want an extra pop of flavour. This is a really long review visit Gastroworld for the rest.

Recently opened last week I believe, I decided try it since I was grocery shopping downstairs at…read moreseasons. I ordered the spice chicken bulgogi. It was yummy! The chicken wasn't dry and it wasn't crazy spicy! The ladies behind the counter were really sweet and nice. They offered me the drink for free since it's still part of their grand opening month. BTW the salad they give you is organic, it also comes with pickled radish and chap Jae. It was $9.99 before tax. I wished they gave miso soup or some sort of soup to go with it and maybe some kimchi but maybe I'm asking for too much. Lol. Enjoy!

One of the newest places that opened in the World on Yonge food court, an a very welcome addition!…read moreIt is decently priced, all around 10-15 dollars for a box, and comes with a lot of food, which is quite yummy, and extremely filling. The box also comes with miso soup, which matches perfectly!