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I used to go on a weekly basis. Now it's gotten expensive (just like other places). I wouldn't say the gamjatang here is significantly better than the other Korean restaurants, but it's a safe choice.
We ordered: 1. 마포 감자탕 전골 Mapo Gamjatang Jeongol - Spicy pork neck bone soup with vegetable, mushrooms, hand-pulled dough, glass noodles perilla seeds, and potato 2. Seafood Pancake Perfect meal in the cold weather. The gamjatang was set up beautifully set up and was delicious. Pork meat was fall of the bone and soup was flavorful. Seafood pancake was ideally crispy. No issues with service. Interior was simple, traditional, and clean.
I recently revisited Mapo Gamjatang as I had a massive craving for a Gamjatang jeongol. I came in for a weekday lunch and ordered the regular (serves 2-3 according to the menu) gamjatang jeongol to share with my sister. The accompanying banchan were pretty pitiful with half filled dishes of 2 types of kimchi (the radish one was not good), stir fried fish cake and some corn and frozen peas and carrots tossed in mayo (yuck). Then they brought out the burner for the jeongol and set it on our wobbly table which was already over crowded with their utensil box, water jug and the banchan as they seated us on a table for 2. The restaurant was not busy so it would have made sense to move us to a bigger table where the burner and the jeongol could have been better accommodated? They just fixed the wobble and kept us on the table. When our jeongol arrived, I had a good chuckle as a dish meant to feed 2-3 people, it was sadly on the small side. At $48.99, you would expect some thing a little bigger. And we had to order 2 bowls of rice separately as the jeongol did not come with rice. Really?! Then the actual flavour of the gamjatang... was just ho hum. I remember coming here a bunch of times after they first opened and thinking, "wow, this place is legit!" I'm sad to say that next time I'm craving gamjatang, this is not where I would come back to. The soup was salty without much substance. Msg, Korean miso and other mish-mesh of flavours resembling a ramen soup powder was the prevailing note, not from a long boil of pork bones with re-hydrated cabbage leaves. The bones were also under-boiled, as we could not pull the segments of bones apart to enjoy all the meat that were stuck in between; a must for a good gamjatang in my opinion. This lunch cost $65 with tax and tip. Our last experience at this restaurant was such a good one and this one being so under-whelming, I would maybe give them one more try before writing them off completely. But for now, I am in no hurry to return.
If you're craving pork bone soup, this is just the right place to grab a big, flavourful, packed bowl of Gamjatang. Came here on a rainy day, which is a perfect day to be munching down on some soup. Ordered the regular Gamjatang, and it was huge! Came with 3 big pork bones, potatoes, noodles & packed with spice and flavour. Amazing. Soup base was great, which is what makes a Gamjatang great in my opinion (alongside the meat). Exactly what I was looking for, and even came home with some leftovers! Side dishes were also very flavourful, was a fan fave of their kimchi & fish cakes. Would definitely be coming back if I'm craving Gamjatang. Definitely one of the biggest portions I've had!! Would recommend.
Went here for my mom's birthday three years in a row. It's her favourite Korean restaurant and she swear by their gamjatang jeongol. We always order the large and add on a fried rice after. Amazing fall off the bone pork and the soup is so flavourful. Their side dishes are also some of our favourite from all the restaurants in the GTA. Their tonkatsu and seafood pancake are also good but the biggest standout is definitely the gamjatang. The servers are all really nice and attentive and the place is quite clean. It's always a great dining experience here and we will be coming again for her birthday next year.
This place doesn't have a lot on the menu because they specializes in one thing, pork bone soup. Portions are decent, if the menu says it's for 3-4 then it is definitely enough for 3-4 people. Four of us got the big pot (3-4) there were about 10-12 pieces of pork bone meat in general along with bunch of rice cakes, noodles, and potatoes. Flavours are pretty authentic but extremely salty.
Second time coming here and the food has been pretty consistent. We got the mapo gamjatang and got the fried rice afterwards which I didn't get to try the first time I came and the dakganjeong. I would say the kamjatang isn't anything special. Meat was tender and falls off the bone but it lacks a bit of flavour. I liked the fried rice though. I enjoyed the dakganjeong a lot even from my previous visit. I would just get this next time. Service was good, food came out fairly fast.
Was not expecting this one!! We came here on a whim as we were passing it by and thought "oh that place looks nice" and we were not disappointed at all. The service was amazing and friendly. We decided to sit on the patio and it was decent weather. We ordered some things off the menu to try because we were unsure about doing the shared dish just yet, but will come back for that next time! Overall, an amazing experience
Revisited Mapo Gamjatang for dinner tonight and was pretty underwhelmed by the food. The dakganjeong (fried chicken) was overcooked and had a really thick batter.. it wasnt even crispy, it was straight up hard. It was also spicy even though we ordered the non-spicy version. If you look at my previous photo of this dish for comparison, you can definitely see that the batter was poorly done. The gamjatang was just average-tasting. It had 3 pieces of pork bone, but it was more bone than pork.. and a very bland tasting potato. It seems that the store's door is too light because it kept swinging open and letting the cold winter wind inside. It cooled down the food faster too.
Firs thing first: DONT FORGET TO MAKE A RESERVATION! It would take an hour or 2 if you see a wait line They also have less items to choose from on the menu comparing to other korean places, so make sure you double check the menu before visiting Food came relatively fast! I love ramen noodles in pork bone soup (gamjatang) super flavourful. I also got the Korean rice ball dish. It does taste good, but a tiny bit too oily for my liking but great experience rolling your own rice balls. Overall 4/5~
Solid!! Big portions for the pork bone soup. I loved the cabbage they put in it and wished they put more of it. It wasn't spicy even though it mentioned it would be. I think it's very good value and would go back again to enjoy it more leisurely. I do prefer tea being at the table vs being served, and their banchan was a bit lacking, but their Signature Gamjatang hit the spot and I loved the generous portion. Would go back and happily recommend to others!
With my love for Mapo's K-BBQ location in K-town, I decided to try out their gamjatang place in North York. Service was on point, as our server was very attentive and welcoming. The environment is clean, and the ambiance is just like other Korean restaurants, where you can smell the aroma of food boiling. We ordered the pork bone soup, and it came in generous portions. The food was good, but I would like it to come in a bigger pot that everything can fill.
So good! I was invited here by a friend. im not a fan of pork, so i was a little disheartened to see the menu have 80% gamjatang options. But I expected this before coming as I had looked at the menu ahead of time. I still wanted to try their specialty soup so I got it and boy was I not disappointed. The gamjatang was soo good, food for the soul fr. I got the mapo gamjatang sujebi. The pork flaked off the bone very well, and the dough pieces helped make the soup more filling. I was able to take some home which I reboiled on the stove with the same amount of good flavour.
8 months ago
We used to come here a lot when we lived closer in the area. We were craving gamjatang and we chose this place as we remembered this place used to have the best gamjatang. The flavour is still great but my meat was very tough. They didn't fall off the bone at all and it was hard to eat the meat around the bone. I was quite disappointed as I was very looking forward to this meal. I had the individual serving of the gamjatang but my friends got the pot. I would say the pot ended up being a better experience as the pot kept on boiling and eventually softening the meat. The service was great though, they were friendly. Also don't forget to bring cash if you can! read more
Came here because we were craving some pork bone soup on the chilly day. The soup was overly salty and spicy. It made it really bitter. We also ordered the bulgogi and seafood pancake. We loved the seafood pancake. Usually the pancake is like mushy and soft. But here they made it really crispy. It was our favourite. The bulgogi wasn't bad either. Service came pretty much. It has a decent amount of banchan. The place itself has a good amount of seating. Even an outdoor patio. read more
2 months ago
I order Gamjatang and waited for soo long for my order and only thing I get is 2pcs? waited for sooo long and that's what I only get? I don't recommend this restaurant!!! Uber Eats read more
8 months ago
I used to go on a weekly basis. Now it's gotten expensive (just like other places). I wouldn't say the gamjatang here is significantly better than the other Korean restaurants, but it's a safe choice. read more
9 months ago
We ordered: 1. 마포 감자탕 전골 Mapo Gamjatang Jeongol - Spicy pork neck bone soup with vegetable, mushrooms, hand-pulled dough, glass noodles perilla seeds, and potato 2. Seafood Pancake Perfect meal in the cold weather. The gamjatang was set up beautifully set up and was delicious. Pork meat was fall of the bone and soup was flavorful. Seafood pancake was ideally crispy. No issues with service. Interior was simple, traditional, and clean. read more
2 years ago
I recently revisited Mapo Gamjatang as I had a massive craving for a Gamjatang jeongol. I came in for a weekday lunch and ordered the regular (serves 2-3 according to the menu) gamjatang jeongol to share with my sister. The accompanying banchan were pretty pitiful with half filled dishes of 2 types of kimchi (the radish one was not good), stir fried fish cake and some corn and frozen peas and carrots tossed in mayo (yuck). Then they brought out the burner for the jeongol and set it on our wobbly table which was already over crowded with their utensil box, water jug and the banchan as they seated us on a table for 2. The restaurant was not busy so it would have made sense to move us to a bigger table where the burner and the jeongol could have been better accommodated? They just fixed the wobble and kept us on the table. When our jeongol arrived, I had a good chuckle as a dish meant to feed 2-3 people, it was sadly on the small side. At $48.99, you would expect some thing a little bigger. And we had to order 2 bowls of rice separately as the jeongol did not come with rice. Really?! Then the actual flavour of the gamjatang... was just ho hum. I remember coming here a bunch of times after they first opened and thinking, "wow, this place is legit!" I'm sad to say that next time I'm craving gamjatang, this is not where I would come back to. The soup was salty without much substance. Msg, Korean miso and other mish-mesh of flavours resembling a ramen soup powder was the prevailing note, not from a long boil of pork bones with re-hydrated cabbage leaves. The bones were also under-boiled, as we could not pull the segments of bones apart to enjoy all the meat that were stuck in between; a must for a good gamjatang in my opinion. This lunch cost $65 with tax and tip. Our last experience at this restaurant was such a good one and this one being so under-whelming, I would maybe give them one more try before writing them off completely. But for now, I am in no hurry to return. read more
2 years ago
If you're craving pork bone soup, this is just the right place to grab a big, flavourful, packed bowl of Gamjatang. Came here on a rainy day, which is a perfect day to be munching down on some soup. Ordered the regular Gamjatang, and it was huge! Came with 3 big pork bones, potatoes, noodles & packed with spice and flavour. Amazing. Soup base was great, which is what makes a Gamjatang great in my opinion (alongside the meat). Exactly what I was looking for, and even came home with some leftovers! Side dishes were also very flavourful, was a fan fave of their kimchi & fish cakes. Would definitely be coming back if I'm craving Gamjatang. Definitely one of the biggest portions I've had!! Would recommend. read more
1 year ago
Went here for my mom's birthday three years in a row. It's her favourite Korean restaurant and she swear by their gamjatang jeongol. We always order the large and add on a fried rice after. Amazing fall off the bone pork and the soup is so flavourful. Their side dishes are also some of our favourite from all the restaurants in the GTA. Their tonkatsu and seafood pancake are also good but the biggest standout is definitely the gamjatang. The servers are all really nice and attentive and the place is quite clean. It's always a great dining experience here and we will be coming again for her birthday next year. read more
This place doesn't have a lot on the menu because they specializes in one thing, pork bone soup. Portions are decent, if the menu says it's for 3-4 then it is definitely enough for 3-4 people. Four of us got the big pot (3-4) there were about 10-12 pieces of pork bone meat in general along with bunch of rice cakes, noodles, and potatoes. Flavours are pretty authentic but extremely salty. read more
7 months ago
4 years ago
Second time coming here and the food has been pretty consistent. We got the mapo gamjatang and got the fried rice afterwards which I didn't get to try the first time I came and the dakganjeong. I would say the kamjatang isn't anything special. Meat was tender and falls off the bone but it lacks a bit of flavour. I liked the fried rice though. I enjoyed the dakganjeong a lot even from my previous visit. I would just get this next time. Service was good, food came out fairly fast. read more
4 years ago
Was not expecting this one!! We came here on a whim as we were passing it by and thought "oh that place looks nice" and we were not disappointed at all. The service was amazing and friendly. We decided to sit on the patio and it was decent weather. We ordered some things off the menu to try because we were unsure about doing the shared dish just yet, but will come back for that next time! Overall, an amazing experience read more
Revisited Mapo Gamjatang for dinner tonight and was pretty underwhelmed by the food. The dakganjeong (fried chicken) was overcooked and had a really thick batter.. it wasnt even crispy, it was straight up hard. It was also spicy even though we ordered the non-spicy version. If you look at my previous photo of this dish for comparison, you can definitely see that the batter was poorly done. The gamjatang was just average-tasting. It had 3 pieces of pork bone, but it was more bone than pork.. and a very bland tasting potato. It seems that the store's door is too light because it kept swinging open and letting the cold winter wind inside. It cooled down the food faster too. read more
4 years ago
Firs thing first: DONT FORGET TO MAKE A RESERVATION! It would take an hour or 2 if you see a wait line They also have less items to choose from on the menu comparing to other korean places, so make sure you double check the menu before visiting Food came relatively fast! I love ramen noodles in pork bone soup (gamjatang) super flavourful. I also got the Korean rice ball dish. It does taste good, but a tiny bit too oily for my liking but great experience rolling your own rice balls. Overall 4/5~ read more
Solid!! Big portions for the pork bone soup. I loved the cabbage they put in it and wished they put more of it. It wasn't spicy even though it mentioned it would be. I think it's very good value and would go back again to enjoy it more leisurely. I do prefer tea being at the table vs being served, and their banchan was a bit lacking, but their Signature Gamjatang hit the spot and I loved the generous portion. Would go back and happily recommend to others! read more
With my love for Mapo's K-BBQ location in K-town, I decided to try out their gamjatang place in North York. Service was on point, as our server was very attentive and welcoming. The environment is clean, and the ambiance is just like other Korean restaurants, where you can smell the aroma of food boiling. We ordered the pork bone soup, and it came in generous portions. The food was good, but I would like it to come in a bigger pot that everything can fill. read more
So good! I was invited here by a friend. im not a fan of pork, so i was a little disheartened to see the menu have 80% gamjatang options. But I expected this before coming as I had looked at the menu ahead of time. I still wanted to try their specialty soup so I got it and boy was I not disappointed. The gamjatang was soo good, food for the soul fr. I got the mapo gamjatang sujebi. The pork flaked off the bone very well, and the dough pieces helped make the soup more filling. I was able to take some home which I reboiled on the stove with the same amount of good flavour. read more
Great option for a casual weekday dinner if you're in the area! I've only tried the pork bone soup and I love it! Portion size is great, it includes 3-4 pieces of large pork bones with a good amount of meat, a large chunk of potato and some glass noodles. The soup also comes with a side of rice. You also get side dishes that you can refill so all in all, it's a very filling meal for about $20-$25 (including tax and tip). The food comes out very fast and the servers are always nice. One downside is that if you go in the winter and sit near the door, it constantly swings open so the cold air breezes through the restaurant. The party that was sitting near the door had to put their coats on while eating....couldn't have been too comfortable. read more
Mapo Gamjatang with ramyeon 4/5 . . first time checking out mapogamjatang and it was such a comforting meal. There were three big pieces of pork and the meat just falls off the bone. Ramyeon noodles were cooked perfectly as well. My favourite side dish was there fish cakes, I even refilled it twice! Overall great price to portion and makes such a yummy meal on a cold day. read more
10 months ago
I was taking a trip down to North York so that I could get some delicious food at Bobooya, but to my disappointment, I found out that it was closed when I got there. Little did I know that just up the street a little bit was this marvelous establishment! Mapo Gamjatang is such a cozy, clean and friendly restaurant. The staff was very hospitable and helpful since it was our first time there, and they are quite quick to serve the food. For a party of 3, we ordered the regular size of the Gamjatang Jeongol and the Korean Rice Balls. It was more than enough for us! The Gamjatang Jeongol is amazing - it comes with about 8 pieces of pork bone, lots of veggies, glass noodles and the broth is so flavourful! They also constantly added more broth for us, and there's also an option to make fried rice with the broth at the end (which we didn't do, but saw a lot of other tables do!). The Korean Rice Balls dish is simple, with rice, seaweed, green onion, mayo and soy sauce, but I could literally eat the whole thing by itself! You also get to mix it yourself with a glove, which is super fun. There are so many dishes there I still want to try, so I'll be sure to come back! I was so happy and satisfied after my meal here! It's such a great place, and I see so many reviews that say this is the best gamjatang in the GTA - which I would believe for sure! read more
We came to the restaurant late and it was still packed with people, both indoor and outside the patio. We waited about 20 mins and got a table. We ordered the Mapo Gamjatang Jeongol, added ramen and also the Korean fried rice which was amazingly satisfying. We also go the tteokbokki, tonkatsu. There was so much food! Food was flavourful and really good. The staff was very busy and it was hard to get their attention to order things or ask for more water. We ordered the added Korean fried rice which they use the leftover gamjatang to mix the rice, but they forgot about it. We insisted we wanted it as it was closer to their closing time. Overall food was great. read more
I visited Mapo Gamjatang and thoroughly enjoyed the Korean food experience. The restaurant's unique front side makes it hard to spot on a first visit. Their attractive white signage is blocked from view due to their wooden overhang and corrugated roofing for their outdoor patio, probably a remnant of the pandemic. To compensate, a plastic sign was hung along the thick wooden fence below eye level, which made it difficult to identify this place as a restaurant. At any rate, the outer appearance of the restaurant was not very welcoming. Inside, it was relatively spacious, with plenty of seats, mostly wooden brown and nothing begging for attention. Tables and eating utensils were all clean, except for the menu, which needed a reprint in my opinion. Most items on the menu were a variation of its signature Gamjatang, Korean pork bone soup. Mapo Gamjatang: Their main signature dish was great. Large pieces of pork bone with tender pork meat falling off were served in a bowl. I transferred each bone to a separate dish and separated the meat from the bone, then disposed of the bone in a separate bin available on request. The Gamjatang also came with a halved potato and glass noodles on the bottom, which was already enough food. A bowl of steamed rice served on the side meant that it was going to fill up even the hungriest of guys. The soup was well seasoned, tasting mostly of doenjang (Korean fermented bean paste). After removing all the bones, I dumped the steamed rice into the soup and started digging in. The soy-sauce-based mustard sauce was served on the side so I could dip the meat in it. Personally, I thought that it did not add much value since the soup was already well seasoned, and the sauce wasn't strong enough to make a difference on my palate. I must mention that the side dishes complemented the meal very well. For me, the showstopper was the kkakdugi, or cubed radish kimchi. It was perfectly fermented and a great way to refresh my palate. The servers were prompt and eager to assist. I think I saw that they offered a 5% cash discount, but I did not take advantage of it this time. The access to the washroom was a mixed bag. It was located downstairs, and I noted that the stairs didn't feel particularly safe. The washroom could have been cleaner. Overall, I had a good time. While their gamjatang wasn't exactly cheap, I thought that the overall value matched the price. I recommend their regular-sized gamjatang to anyone who enjoys the taste of Korean pork bone soup. I would like to come back next time I'm in the mood. read more
Gamjatang is one of my favourite Korean dishes specially in the winter. Spicy and hot soup with meat make me so satisfied and warm. Their signature food definitely is gamjatang. That's why their menu is not a lot of other choices. I ordered the regular size and it comes with 3 pcs of pork bone, some glass noodles and rice. Of course, they provide refillable side dishes like kimchi, radish and fish cakes. The meat is really soft and the broth is flavorful without it being spicy or salty. Definitely will be back next time. Their mapo gamjatang ramyeon looks so yummy! read more
Braised Spicy Pork Bone is the go to! It hits the spot every single time! I was introduced by my high school friend who use to live around Yonge/Sheppard Area. So glad I came here with her. The dish is HUGE!!! Feeds about 4 people. Comes with potato noodles and rice cakes integrated into this lovely braised dish. The meat falls off the bone and the spice level (at least for me lol) IS PERFECT!! I love spicy food by the way! lol Highly recommend this place! Remember to order the rice balls on the side! Perfect combo!!! read more
Finally got around to trying this specialty pork-bone spot. It's one of the most comforting Korean soups (in my opinion) The broth is pretty good and that's about it. They were generous with the pork but I felt it wasn't cooked enough. I prefer my pork to be more tender aka fall-off-the-bone, so we let it sit in the soup and cook a little longer The banchan were all pretty good, especially the kimchi, which had great flavors and not overly fermented. I didn't like the mayo corn bc of the green peas (not a fave of mine). We wanted to order something else to snack on, but everything else was such big portions (entree size or for 2) so we just skipped it. But we would have ordered had there been more appetizer portions. Not a bad meal but I personally prefer Pal Pal Gamjatang read more
My favorite restaurant for gamjatang! The broth is so flavorful and I love adding instant noodles into it! I recommend ordering the larger portion (gamjatang jeongol) and sharing it. Between 3 people, the regular portion was more than enough. At the end you can also ask to have rice fried in the same pot afterwards! read more
4 years ago
Any Korean food for me is to die for - all year round! The day prior I got my braces tightened and the only thing I can have is soup! So I decided to check it out... I was very pleasantly surprised at the gamjatang! It was very flavourful without it being overly salty which I find is very common in some of the Korean soups I've had. The instant noodles really helped to balance it out as well. There were side dishes included which is always the best part! Definitely want to try the Kalguksu next! read more
4 years ago
Definitely a fan! I've been here twice now and I've always enjoyed the pork bone soup here. For my latest visit here, I had the mapo spicy ppyeojjim (almost like a "dry" pork bone soup") and the mapo gamjatang jeongol (pork bone soup). Both were amazing as expected. We were a group of 5 and the regular sized gamjatang was definitely enough for us all. For the mapo spicy ppyeojjim, this was also very good but was definitely VERY spicy (be warned!). Also, I must say that the ppyeojjim wasn't really what we were expecting - the picture in the menu was totally different than what we received. This wasn't a big deal because the food was still great, but it was definitely an "expectations vs reality" moment. Oh, and the kimchi and fish cake side dishes here were great! read more
I've had my fair share of Gamjatangs in Toronto, but nothing compares to the one I tasted at Mapo Gamjatang! I went to Mapo Gamjatang a few weeks ago to meet up with some friends and we were amazed with the service and taste from the menu. We were seated immediately and the wait staff was very friendly with us, especially when filling up our refills on banchan. The gamjatang at this place comes in two sizes: regular or large. For a regular, you receive 3 pieces of pork bones and for a large, you receive 4 pieces. The broth is to die for. It is rich in body with the right amount of spices to tantalize your taste buds, without numming it. The meat from the bones falls right off and pairs nicely with the bowl of rice, or however you choose to enjoy your bowl of gamjatang. There is also a few strips of potato noodle in the bottom for some extra texture! You can feel the heart and soul from every spoonful of the broth which showcases the beauty of gamjatang. Overall, once the isolation in Toronto is over, this will be the first place I visit for dinner to enjoy with my friends! read more
7 years ago
This place was first suggested to me by my Korean coworker. She claims it is the most authentic gamjatang that she has tasted in Toronto/GTA. I can not agree more!! I come here maybe a little too often but now I can definitely say their quality is consistent. Their gamjatang comes in two sizes: regular or large (for a dollar more at $13.99). Both portions are pretty big and comes with a bowl of white rice. There is around 3-4 chunks of bone in the regular sizing with 1-2 more pieces in the large. The soup is piping hot, rich in flavour, and not super spicy. The meat literally comes right off the bone with the gentlest of teasing with your chopsticks. Tip: flip the bone on its back until you see the flat segments. Stick a chopstick in the hole and the two sections of the bone will break apart super easily. They have a sauce that comes with the gamjatang for dipping the meat in. It is amazing. At the bottom of the bowl are some strands of clear potato noodle. I wish they would add a bit more in! They also have a gamjatang that is served with ramyun noodles. This version is only alright mostly because the noodles absorb the soup really quickly. So... more gamja and less tang? If you are not a table for one or sick and can not share food, GET THE PPYEONJJIM. No regrets. It is a gigantic portion of braised pork bone. Saucy not soupy. It can be spicy or not and served with rice cake and glass noodles. These pork bones are similar to the soup version, where the meat just slides off the bones. The non-spicy version is in a sweet soy sauce base. It pairs really well with the korean rice ball side dish. Glove are provided so no need to worry about your hands getting dirty. Service: Always amazing. Very attentive staff and fast with taking orders, refilling side dishes, and bringing new pitchers of water. read more
My friend recommended this restaurant cause she was craving Korean food and I was looking for something warm and comfy to eat. North York has so many Korean food options and I haven't been here before so wanted to give it a try. My group came on a Monday night and it was busy both at the outside patio and inside the restaurant. Our group opted to eat indoors and we sat right beside the entrance. You definitely want to order something shareable as the portions are large for the Gamjatang. I am someone who doesn't particularly enjoy spicy food but the spice tolerance is okay for those who cannot tolerate it. I was craving some Korean Fried Chicken so I ordered one to share for the table as well. They were boneless but very delicious! It also came with some rice cakes. The servers were very friendly and always checked up on us to make sure we had everything we need! Side dishes have unlimited refills. read more
I did a take out from the restaurant, got myself spicy ribs large size. The restaurant give generous amount for the price that you pay for and they offer 10% off if you pay with cash. I enjoyed the ribs and it is SPICY (warning for people who can't eat spicy food). read more
Finally trying out Spicy pork bone soup with ramyeon noodles, YUMMY! I had Gamjatang at least every week, but this was my first time trying ramen in Gamjatang. Absolutely a game changer! A hearty and comforting dish that I couldn't resist even in the hot summer. The reason I gave 4/5 is that in my opinion, there's other place that serve better Gamjatang in terms of the broth. And also the meat was not a lot. The side dishes are okay, but not special or tasty. read more
First time going to a Korean restaurant that specifically specializes in pork bone soup, and it did not disappoint! The signature Mapo Gamjatang had a tasty, spicy, and flavourful soup that pairs well with the included rice, and had copious portions of pork neck bone meat. You also have the option of ordering it with instant noodles, buckwheat noodles, and in larger hot pot format to be shared with a group of people (perfect option for the cooler weather). The tonkatsu was alright, a bit too much sauce on top so it wasn't crispy as I usually like it. The included banchan was also good; highlights include the kimchi which tasted very clean and the fish cake in honey sauce, great mix of umami and sweet flavouring! All in all a great experience. read more
When the weather is colder, I LOVE getting stew. I don't come to this restaurant often since it's out of my way on Yonge but I love their stew because as a person who can't handle spicy food, their stew is tasty enough to pull off that extra spice. I could easily ask them to put less but it's one of the few places that I think it tastes better with it. I'm really sad they don't have the bulgogi stew anymore but there's other dishes you can get. I decided to try their fried chicken and it was really good when it was fresh. Unfortunately, my friend and I didn't manage to finish it. I was hoping the chicken would still be good when I brought it home but it really does not hold up after a few hours. There's still some crunch but it's definitely not great and I'd reccomend finishing it all in one sitting right when you get it. It was also really interesting that there's rice cakes mixed in with the chicken. Not a fan personally but I wish it was mentioned in the description of the menu item. Overall, it's a solid Korean stew place that mostly only has pork bone stews on its menu with multiple variations. There's various other staple menu items but it's still limited in selection. It's a little bit on the pricier side but I would still go because portions are generous. read more
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