De Chou has a lengthy menu to match with dishes made for a crowd. The kamjatang jeongol ($47.99) is…read morea hot pot stuffed to the gills with pork bones, potatoes, rice cakes, zucchini, and even enoki mushrooms and jalapeno garnishes. The broth wasn't very salty but still flavourful and once you let the peppers steep into the broth, they add a lovely spicy kick. Another substantial dish is the steamed pork bo saam ($49.99 for large) where slices of pork belly are kept warm on a hot plate. Diners tuck these soft meat slices into lettuce, Napa cabbage, and turnip with a smear of the savoury bean sauce for a protein packed bite. Our table was split about the haemui pa jeon ($28.99). The size of a medium pizza, it's made for a group. Personally, I found it way too thick and didn't contain enough ingredients to balance out the doughiness of the Korean style pancake. Conversely, my relatives preferred the heft as it contrasted the crispy exterior and soft interior. I guess it depends if you're a thin versus pan crust type of pizza lover. I'm firmly in the Neapolitan camp. I thoroughly enjoyed the crust that develops on the bottom of yachae dolsot bibimbap ($18.99). And the hot stone rice bowl contained a good combination of ingredients to ensure there was plenty of vegetables and beef to go around. De Chou's LA kalbi ($34.99) was rather neutral with very little sauce, so you mostly taste the beef. I personally would have preferred more sauce to help caramelize onto the beef ribs, but the older members of the family appreciated the plainness and liked that it was tender. This is a long review for the rest go to Gastro World.

(3/5) De Chou Korean Restaurant - Lunch Review…read more We stopped by De Chou Korean Restaurant for lunch today since we happened to be nearby. The sign said it opens at 11:30 a.m., and true to their word, the doors opened exactly on time. The restaurant itself is quite large and impressively clean -- that was my first good impression. We originally went in because of the sign outside advertising Korean ginseng chicken soup, but when we asked the server, he told us it's no longer on the menu. A bit disappointing, especially since my wife wasn't feeling well and I thought that soup would've been perfect for her. We ordered two Bulgogi Dolsot Bibimbaps ($21.99 each). The portion was decent, but the flavor was a bit bland and not salty enough for our taste -- overall I'd give it a 6/10. We also tried the Japchae ($13.99). Unfortunately, it was too greasy, a bit slimy, and overcooked -- about a 4/10 for me. They served five small side dishes, which were just average (5/10), and a small cup of noodle soup that was lukewarm and slightly sweet -- not to my liking, as I prefer savory over sweet in Korean food. The total came to $65.51 before tip, and we left a standard 15%. To be fair, by the time we finished lunch, there were quite a few tables filled, so maybe other dishes are better. But based on what we ordered today, the food didn't live up to the price. Would I go again? Probably not.

This is one of my favorite Korean restaurants! The meal sets all come with an assortment of 6 sides…read morewhich is rotated daily as well as 3 sides (kimchi, japchae, salad with sesame dressing) for sharing for the table. I love that all sides and lettuce for the wrap sets are refillable for no extra charge! The portions are huge so I always have leftovers I added the grilled mackerel to my set and it was nicely grilled with great flavour.

This location of the old Daldongnae rebranded to Gwangjang Market Korean Restaurant…read more We came for their Sotbap Jungsik that comes with a variety of side dishes. Their side dishes are such a great variety and tasted so good. Here's what we got for mains: Spicy Soft Tofu Jjigae 4/5 - A hearty spicy soup that comes with soft tofu, egg, green onion, onion, zucchini, and your protein of choice. It was comforting and delicious. Cold Noodle Soup 4/5 - This was refreshing, cold and great for sharing. My only downside was that they forgot to give us mustard (and we forgot to ask too) until I saw the bottle on the table next to us. This is always a hit though! Fried Shishamo 5/5 - I was not expecting much from this dish but oh my goodness it was SO good. It's deep fried smelt, perfectly fried and paired sooo well with our main dishes. Overall, a great spot to check out some Korean dishes and also great for sharing.

Dined in once and ordered takeout a few times and will continue to do so because their food is…read morereally good and authentic! Their Gamja-tang is the best I've ever had. The broth is super flavourful and just right, not too bland and not too spicy. I've had Gamja-tang at other Korean restaurants but this one is my favourite. It's especially perfect on a cold day in the winter. Also tried various dishes and all are good. Will keep coming back for their Gamja-tang and can't recommend that more!

I came here once before the pandemic and my impression was not bad…read more But this time I ordered the beef tendon soup with glass noodles. It is absolutely tasteless. It tastes just like hot water and even after I added salt in it, it tastes just like noodle in salty hot water. This is by far one of the worst Korean noodle I have had. Not to mention this cost $17.99. We also ordered a seafood fried udon and the portion is very very small. Less than a bowl of udon with 2 small pieces of squid and 1 shrimp. This is unacceptable. Service was slow but the waitress was very polite.

The atmosphere is warm and communal and welcoming and staff is always friendly and usually pretty…read morefast. The menu has a bit of everything and they have great combos that are great for sharing . The Banchannarenever changing and delicious. Cucumber salad and fishcake ones are our faves. We are so fast I didn't have a chance to snap shots! Next time!

Deep Fried Chicken over done, very hard flour dough. Glass…read morenoodle snack very salty! Pan fry jjajangmyeon noodles extremely salty! Sea food pancake very salty too! Fried rice portion very small dish.

If I could rate this spot 1,000 out of 5, I would…read more This is Xinjiang food, prepared by three staff members all of whom are Xinjiangese. Expect lamb, chicken hearts, lamb, beef and chicken skewers with gorgeous red chili flakes imported from China. The food is a gourmand's dream. We ordered plenty, with enough leftovers to take home. Wok vegetables in a rich, thick chili oil concoction which was addictive, cumin lamb, chicken hearts extra ma lah (spicy) and gorgeous acorn jelly strips with a Xiaoxing vinegar, garlic and soya "dressing". Our new favourite place. This is a Halal certified restaurant. Restrooms are gleaming. Restaurant is spotless.

This location is part of the Magical Taste of China group, so if you have their $20 VIP membership…read morecard, you can use it here for an extra 10% off. We visit often, so it's been worth it for us. It was quiet when we arrived, but started to pick up by the time we left. I'm usually cautious with lamb skewers because I don't enjoy that gamey taste, but these completely changed my mind. Well-seasoned, nicely charred, and surprisingly clean-tasting. The beef skewers were just as solid, with a good amount of juicy meat on each stick and seasoning that enhanced rather than masked the flavor. The squid tentacles were tender with a satisfying bite. The sweet and sour chicken had that ideal contrast, crispy and glossy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The beef and chives pancake was flaky, crispy, and packed with filling. Even better with a drizzle of their homemade chili oil (iykyk). The hand-pulled noodles in chili oil were a standout as well. Light but still flavorful, with a chewy texture that made every bite addictive.

Mmmm delicious korean food!!…read more I feel so outdated because I only recently found out about this place LOL! This location is in the same plaza as Galati Market Fresh. The restaurant itself is a bit outdated, so dont expect anything fancy. The servers were nice and friendly. The menu was huge but my only reason was to get the Dae-Ji Gom Tang (pork soup). I think this was the first (or maybe only?) restaurant in Toronto to serve gom tang, so I was really looking forward to it!! The pork slices were so thin and juicy. I couldn't believe it was that good!! We got another side of pork slices to share. The soup was clear and had a really soothing and comforting. We also got some fried chicken, spicy squid over rice, mandu, bibimbap and blood sausages to share. Of course, some makgeolli to cleanse our palettes. We saw lots of people ordering the samgyetang but because it was close to 40 degrees, we didnt feel like sweating a lot anymore. Next time I gotta order the green tea Samgyetang!

The food was so good here I loved everything here. Got the soup and it was nice and flavourful. So…read morewere the side dishes!

A Korean Chinese restaurant with phenomenal dishes that I've never tried! A must go to visit if…read moreyou're ever wanting something delicious. What we got to share for the table: Crunch rice soup with seafood 5/5 - This was something I've never tried and highly recommend. It comes in a big soup bowl with a thicker gravy consistency topped with a crispy rice, similar to a rice crispy texture. The different textures of this soup was amazing and I can't wait to get this again. Ja Jang Myun 5/5 - A staple that is a must get. It was saucey with the black beans and seafood. Noodles were cooked perfectly with the right amount of bite. Fried chicken with spicy and sour soy sauce 5/5 - The biggest highlight of our meal. It came with a huge pile of fried chicken, topped with a bunch of jalapenos. The sauce was similar to a sweet and sour sauce. This was extremely addicting to eat and was so good to share with the table. This spot was definitely a hidden gem for me as it's so delicious, so low key and great to dine here with friends.

We kind of walked in off the street because we drove into the strip mall and parked in front so we…read moredecided to try it. This is very authentic Korean place-in fact no one spoke English to us :) The food was delicious and authentic! Too bad were in a rush so did not order a lot of stuff we really wanted to try. No worries since we will be back for sure!

Everything was really good! Especially the pork dumplings. The server was very nice, too.read more

Homey and hearty noodles and dumplings…read more Atmosphere: This is a cozy restaurant with a very comforting and homey atmosphere, with food to match. There were smaller tables throughout and it was quite casual, with families and friends gathering. Food: The kimchi tasted very fresh and light, with a hint of spice but less fermentation than grocery-store kimchi. The bossam set was nice with some radish and vegetables to balance out the richness of the pork. The noodles tasted very springy and fresh, and had a great texture and chew to them, with some beef and a couple of nicely filled gyoza to tie the dish together. Overall, the food tasted very hearty but the portion was on the smaller size for the price. Service: The staff were warm and inviting, and the tea brought out quickly and food arriving shortly after. Servers were out of the way and you pay up front/at the counter. Great bowl of noodles and gyoza on a cold Wintery day