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    Korean Grill House

    3.2 (314 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gabriel S.

    Had the $8 dine in weekday lunch special with pork. It had soup & pop & 3 side dishes. The pork was pretty tasty & tender & the sides & soup were decent. It was great value.

    Benjamin V.

    The food and service are great, they reduced the all you can eat price. It is a tasty and fun experience.

    Daniel M.

    Calling it mid would be too nice. I've never seen a Korean bbq menu with so little variety. Service also had you constantly filling out pieces of paper to place your order like we're in the dark ages or something. How hilariously antiquated. Also, an hour and a half to eat all I want is short. I'm a fat ass, at least give me two hours like most Korean bbq places do. This was the first time I left a Korean bbq restaurant and I was still hungry. Banchan was also stupidly short of remotely passable. The kimchi looked brown and wilted and it wasn't the sauce it was covered in that made it look that way. I didn't think it was possible but this place made me miss Gen, the United States McDonald's of Korean bbq which also sucks. I guess it's a good thing there was a somewhat passable alcohol selection here. Because that's the only way you can truly genuinely enjoy this food. Drunk.

    Corey W.

    It was okay. There definitely are way better KBBQ AYCE spots. Meats were limited and not explained well. What cut, what flavor profile, why does the lamb, chicken, pork and beef all taste the same. Service was good and fast. Order from your phone via a QR code. They delivered stuff real quick which was nice. I think I would try other spots before coming back here again.

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    Jocelyn C.

    There are Korean Grill locations all over Toronto, but I guess Covid hit this AYCE joint pretty bad because now there are only 4 locations left. This location at John and Queen has been standing ever since I was in uni, many many many years ago. It looks like there's a fresh coat of paint, but no drastic renos have been done in the last decade. But you don't come here for the decor or for a fine dining experience - this is Korean grill, where you get your meat sweats on! We drove downtown on a Sunday just as the Jays game was about to begin. Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 young kids) were seated at a table for 6 with 2 grills at our disposable. Sunday pricing is $21.99 for adults, $11.99 for kids ages 4-11. The lunch menu is limited, but it was enough for us. There's calamari rings, fish (I want to say basa/white fish), beef, pork, chicken, rice, beef broth, pickled radish, kimchee (not that good), tofu (I really like this one), bean sprouts, spicy bean sprouts (my hubby's favourite). They do have an all day menu at a higher price point that includes more items like beef ribs, sausage, salmon, lamb, shrimp, mussel, lettuce, mushroom and pineapple (adult $35.99 Fri-Sun). The meats are seasoned well (you can also dip the meat in a sweet soya sauce that they have at each table) and are sliced super thin to cut down on the cooking time. The beef and pork slices cook within minutes. The chicken was a hit with my fam, it has a slight curry flavour. The rice is hot and fluffy, almost like the Japanese sushi rice. I like the beef broth to wet my palette as I consume copious amounts of meat. I like eating the pickled radish as it cuts the charcoal flavour of the meats. Calamari can be a bit chewy if you over cook it. The white fish is very nice, but make sure your cook it on a clean surface as it does tend to stick to the grill. Today the fish fillets were a nice big and thick cut, only 2 pieces can fit in the square tray that the food is served in. Overall, my family had a fun time cooking their own food. My kids ate their fill. We all left with our tummies filled to the max!

    Peter P.

    I called for a reservation at 530 pm and was told none was needed. Just walk in. So we proceeded to head there and there was a lineup at 530. When we got to the front of the line after about 10 minutes I was told that at he was serving the people with a reservation first.... Lol. I told him I wanted to make one but was told not to... Anyways we get seated after another 10 min wait near the window and quickly given directions on how to order. The Korean menu is small, a few meats and Veggies and a few set dishes. The meats come preseasoned and they give you a soy sauce bottle. We ordered 2 of everything on the menu, portions were decent so don't go order crazy like other AYCE places. The pickled radish was good, Kim Chee was not, potatoes were spicy and not good, bean sprouts weren't fresh. Beef and short rib were a little salty but flavourful. The chicken was probably the best dish by far. Was not impressed with the pork. When we got the bill for two people, it was 13% service charge and two charges of HST 5% and 3% on top. Not sure how that works but I just paid it and left. Bill was $94 with a coke.. Would I go back? No. 2.5/5

    Celine D.

    Not my favourite KBBQ place but it's fine for what it is - place was packed so servers didn't talk to us. Kimchi was brown and meat was also not super fresh looking. Ordered lunch all you can eat, selection was minimal but makes sense for price. You definitely need to go to GTA for better KBBQ options.

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    Campbell S.

    Was in Toronto a few weeks back and went to get some Korean bbq with my family. I love Korean bbq it is always so good, and I didn't disappoint. They offer all sorts of meat and veggies for you to cook. I recommend getting the all you can eat. The service was not great. They were extremely pushy on what you should order. If you enjoy Korean bbq I would recommend this place.

    Nadia A.

    Average experience I visited on Saturday night after 11pm Venue - old and worn could use some renovations Service - the servers were really nice however a bit slow The fish was flavour less and fell apart on the girl. The beef was salty. The highlights for me were the chicken and pork they were seasoned perfectly

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    Calvin L.

    Great place for some quick and easy korean bbq. Don't expect top cut meats from this old establishment - at least w their all you can eat option. Food comes quickly and don't forget to ask them to replace your cooking grill!

    Zachary P.

    With the numerous locations, Korean Grill House is a solid option for Korean BBQ. Price: The prices are average for Korean BBQ. Dinner is $23.99/person for Monday - Thursday and $24.99/person for Friday - Sundays. Lunch is $6 cheaper but they don't have the beef ribs, sausage, ox liver and salmon. The only add-ons I have gotten was the vegetable add-on. It's definitely worth it to cleanse the palette from the taste and texture of the grilled meats with some vegetables. Each person (if you're with a group) has to order the vegetable add-on. Service: The restaurant was busy so its imperative that you wave someone down to the your order, drink refills and grill changes. The food does come fairly fast after you've ordered it. Food: Food here is good. You aren't getting the highest quality of meats but it's decent for what you pay. I enjoy the side dishes that you can order; tofu, spicy and normal bean sprouts and kimchi. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is nice. I enjoy the sleek interior of the restaurant and it doesn't get too smoky from all the grills in the restaurant.

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    Alex I.

    After a long flight back to Toronto, a flat tire on the way back from the airport and that's enough to stop me from cooking (lol cooking) So me and my girlfriend decided to check this place out after remembering how good it looked during a emergency post bar bathroom trip and it did not disappoint! The concept is you get your own little fire pit in the middle of the table to cook your food in (I guess I did cook, huh) and then it's all you can eat on meats, fish, veg and rice. The food all together was very good and the beef was excellent, really good cuts and not just cheap meat like you can get at AYCE places. Definitely worth trying as it was a lot of fun too! PS - cheap beer!!

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    It's worth the wait !!! Wonderful ambiance and the service was excellent. Khem was very quick in his service.

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