Service was good and food was delicious…read more We got fried rice and bulgogi, overall it was yummy! We got here at 5pm on a Sunday. It was only a couple of tables that had customers. Shortly after, the whole place got so packed! So I guess that's something to watch out for in terms of timing. I specifically preferred this place because of the location and good parking spot. Overall, I'd go back here again.

Spicy Stir-Fried Squid and Pork Belly…read more I could hear the wok going absolutely crazy in the kitchen, so my expectations were high before the dish even arrived. It came out sizzling on the hot plate, with the oil still crackling. The pork belly was thick-cut but perfectly sized for one bite. The real surprise, though, was the squid. It had that firm, springy chew you get from grilled squid, but the flesh was also surprisingly thick and substantial. It felt like an indestructible little fighter that just wouldn't give up. Every bite turned into a tiny tug-of-war between my teeth and the squid, and I genuinely loved the texture. The shredded onion, zucchini, and carrot each added a different texture, with the zucchini especially helping cut through the richness. Almost every chopstickful had some meat plus two or three strips of vegetables. The ratio was pretty much perfect. It is on the expensive side, though. I checked Jindallae afterward and a similar dish there is around $22, making this one roughly 30% more expensive. A little disappointed that I didn't get the eggplant banchan I'd heard so much about. The side dishes I did get were simple and very home-style in their seasoning.

Located in one of the plazas across from Vaughan Mills. I'm not sure if it was because of the…read moreholidays but we were the only ones there from 6-7pm. We got the army ramyun and bulgogi bibimbap. I was SO excited to see them advertise gimbap by using Extraordinary Attorney Woo (kdrama) and when I wanted to order, the waitress said they were sold out :( I was quite surprised by the bibimbap portion and veggie selection. Overall it was delicious but the soup was a disappointment because I think it was just ramyun powder soup base..... The army ramyun was very cheesy and flavorful. Personally I would give it a 3.5 and I might come back for gimbap!

Located near Vaughn Mills, I was happy to see a Korean restaurant. The service was good. The…read morewashroom was clean. This is the first Korean restaurant that I've been to, that did not offer free side dishes. (And I love Korean food that I've probably had it for over 22 years!) It was indeed a big disappointment. My friend did mention that one could buy it since it was on the menu. I did not see it. But still!! Not happy. The soon tofu soup did come mild in spicy which was nice. I like how it came in a small tray. Standard soup, but $2-4 more than other places that I've been to. The rice was not hot at all. Water was provided instead of the standard hot tea. Verdict: I would not go back.

August 10, 2026 - I got the chicken Katsu. It came with the traditional Korean banchan such as…read morekimchi and cucumbers but also came with a miso soup and plain japchae noodles. The dish came with 2 huge pieces of Katsu, Korean purple rice, corn and a tomato/cabbage salad. The food was really good.

Portions were decent and prices were fair. We got the gamjatang and bulgogi bibimbap. The bibimbap…read morehad really good toppings and we also got served four great side dishes, which were refilled. The gamjatang had four big pieces of pork bone but I think I preferred their bibimbap over the pork bone soup. Lots of parking and the women's bathroom does have a change table for littles.

JungSooNe Bonga is a family-run restaurant in Thornhill that offers authentic Korean cuisine. It is…read morealso well known for its excellent Soy-Marinated Crabs (Ganjang-gejang) and Spicy-Marinated Crabs (Yangnyeom-gejang). If you haven't tried these delicacies yet, consider visiting this cozy spot. We had the BEST Soy-Marinated Crabs (Ganjang-gejang), Spicy- Marinated Crabs (Yangnyeom-gejang, Kalguksu and DolSot-BiBimBap. Everything was freshly cooked and very delicious including the complimentary side dishes. The service is fast here and the owners are friendly. They are located in a plaza and offer ample parking spaces.

Came to try the raw marinated crabs in soy. It was my first time trying it and it tasted really…read moregood. Although I did not try to bite the claw with my teeth as I was worried about breaking my teeth. Almost every table has the crab as well as the Korean seafood pancake. It was huge and we had to take a lot home. I also really enjoyed the steam egg and the soon tofu with seafood, I got it less spicy and it was still a bit spicy for me. Overall, I enjoyed this place, the price was a bit higher for other Korean restaurants, but everything was fresh and tasty.

After finding out that the restaurant will be closing in a few days due to redevelopment for future…read moretransit, had to make sure to go for the city's best Korean Cold Noodles one last time. Definitely not my first time here as I've come with family or friends over the past 15+ years, every time, leaving very satisfied. Made sure to arrive for opening time to get a table right away since based on past experience, the wait can take some time, especially for dinner or on the weekends. Of course, had to order my two favourite menu items: 물냉면 - Mool naengmyun (Cold Noodles) and 김치찜 - Kimchi jjim (Braised Kimchi with Pork Belly). Have tried their other dishes in the past, which are pretty standard, but always find myself still gravitating back to these two. The slushy broth is always so tasty and refreshing! They also bring out a good variety of 반찬 - banchan (side dishes). Parking was easy to find this time since we got there early, but sometimes you have to circle around a few times or park at a neighbouring plaza and walk over. Hoping they reopen somewhere else soon!

This is thE place for AUTHENTIC Korean food…read more No "cheese rings", "tteokboki in rosé sauce", or "cheese snow" here! This is REAL Korean food. It was packed with the usual high-decibel level. This food is the closest taste-wise (spice levels) to Korean food which we have enjoyed in South Jeolla Province in Korea. I devoured a lovely doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean stew). Perfectly seasoned. Sooo satisfying. Spouse had the yukkaejjang (shredded spicy beef soup with lots of gochugaru - chili flakes). Both ttukbegae bowls came with purple rice and banchan. DIVINE. Service was efficient. Polite. PRO-TIP:.They've opened a store directly next door which sells house made banchan, Korean sausage (chapsal sundae) and other prepared dishes.

One of my favourite restaurants in the area, and somewhere I come to very frequently. The service…read moreis always amazing, and the staff are consistently friendly and attentive. I usually go for their selection of marinated meats, which are always flavourful and satisfying. Their jap chae selection is pretty much the same every time, but honestly, I enjoy it and always end up having some. One of my favourite things to get is the egg and cheese corn refill. It is seriously the best and such a comforting addition to the meal. Overall, Daldongae is one of those places I keep coming back to because I know I'm going to have a great meal and receive great service every time. Definitely one of my go to Korean BBQ spots and a vibe.

Came here for a friend's birthday, apparently you can get a free t-shirt the week of your birthday…read more This location is usually busy so make a reservation! We got the pork belly and the boneless short rib. The meat is a good thickness and all the side dishes are refillable. The only downside is that there are not too many parking spots in this plaza.

I had takeout from this restaurant this time around. Reading from reviews and from visiting, it…read morelooks like there has been a change in ownership. We also didn't see the previous owner when picking up. We totally regret that we didn't come back sooner to support the old man owner while he was still there. We really like him and his passion for his food and his generosity. I hope the owner who ran the shop before is enjoying his happy retired life and finally gets to move back to his country and reconnect with his family. Food-wise, it's been a while since we had the collagen soup, but it feels a bit bland compared to what we had in the past. However, I'm glad they gave us some salt and pepper on the side because adding that does elevate the soup a lot more and you can add to your liking. It's just a bit odd that they packaged the warmed soup in a plastic bag for takeout. The fried chicken is good but needed a dipping sauce (which it came with on the side) for flavour; it's not as juicy and the batter isn't as fluffy as I once remembered it. Also, the prices are higher, which could be due to the rise in costs, but there are no more takeout specials; we're paying the same rate as if we were dining in. Portion-wise, it's just barely enough to feed two for $45, including tax. Though I did have a side piece of bread at home, which was all that's needed for a more filling meal. The soup includes rice and two side dishes. All in all still a delicious meal.

Disclaimer: this review is for my visit in the summer of 2023…read more I can't get over all the 4-5 star reviews for this place. I have been wanting to try this place for a while since there aren't too many Korean restaurants that specialize in Seol-lung-tang in Toronto. So when I invited my sister out for our monthly lunch date, I was very very excited. Entering the restaurant, I was shocked by how dumpy the place was as some reviewers described the place as cozy. There were maybe less than 10 tables with wobbly wooden partitions haphazardly strewn about in between them. The black tabletops had visible wipe marks from being wiped down with unclean cloth. There was also an off putting smell that I couldn't quite pinpoint to and this should have been my cue to leave but we decided to give it a try since we drove some way to eat here. Since Han Oak claims to specialize in their soups, we ordered their Tteuk-Seol-lung-tang (Special beef bone soup) in both regular broth and spicy broth. Our soups arrived in tiny earthen bowls that the word "Tteuk" describing the menu item was put to shame. Despite that "Tteuk" was supposed to have extra meat and larger than their regular size, our portions were dismal. However, the small portion in this case turned out to be a blessing as I knew that the off putting smell I had smelled upon entering the restaurant was coming from the actual soups themselves. Against my better judgement, we ate the soups and both got sick later that day. There was nothing special about the flavours of their soup nor was it really a product of a long-boil as they claim. The soup was milky (typical of Korean bone soups) but light on depth and flavour which was beyond disappointing. Also, typically in Korea, any restaurant that specializes in these types of long-boil soups have superb kimchi; unfermented napa cabbage kimchi and well fermented radish kimchi. The kimchi that came out with our meal, both napa cabbage and radish, were too sour and well beyond being acceptable as a banchan. They should have cooked with it instead of serving it as a side. The lone server was busy staring into her phone the whole time we were eating and this ridiculous meal came to a little over $50. I will not be returning to this restaurant and my search for an authentic Seol-lung-tang in Toronto will continue.

A perfect spot for a family meal. There's plenty of seating, though it definitely starts getting…read morebusy around dinner time. The portions here are massive and very reasonably priced, so come hungry. The jap tang had a generous amount of seafood, all cooked perfectly, and the mapo tofu was silky soft, nutty, and had just the right amount of heat. The tangsuyuk portion was huge, with pork that stayed crispy on the outside while still juicy inside. The sweet and sour sauce was ridiculously good. The jjajangmyeon was much larger than we expected and honestly could have fed up to six people. The noodles had a perfect chewy texture, and the sauce was rich and deeply umami without feeling greasy at all. We also appreciated the added shrimp and scallops in the sauce, which made it feel even more satisfying. We easily left with enough leftovers for two full meals.

We've been going to Beijing Sung for years but the flavours have all changed. The jjamppong was too…read moresalty and the jjajangmyun had no flavour. The chicken tangsuyook was also a miss and the batter wasn't crispy at all. The sauce was OK. The service is always friendly and fast there which we appreciate. But we honestly don't know if this was a one-off thing or if the quality of their food has actually gone down. The restaurant itself is large and spacious which was perfect for our large family gatherings.

Came here for dinner with my family and enjoyed all of it. Their dumplings are pretty massive and…read moretheir seafood pancake is the bomb!!!!

Just recently been there. I actually went there a few times when it was first opened a few years…read moreand it was great, the dumplings, noddles and most food were all very good, so I had an impression and expectation for it. But the food I had seemed very different taste now... we ordered dumplings and two more combos, most of the food we had added spices (a lot of pepper). There was a dish where it was a few slices of pork wrapped in lettuce but the pork smelled too "pork" (if you know what I mean). I may only go for signature dumpling next time...

First time trying Korean eel and abalone!…read more The eel was tender and cooked to perfection by the staff. They had many sauces as well. We got the combo with beef so we got to try both. The abalone stone pot was highly recommended so we ordered that as well. The abalone's not fishy and very tender. The rice also had crispy bottoms from the stoke pot. Spacious inside and plenty of parking.

Had a great experience at KOBI near Yonge & Steeles. Their Korean BBQ eel is something you don't…read moresee often in the GTA -- the whole eel is grilled and torched right at the table, and it was incredibly flavorful with great texture. It comes with dipping sauces, wraps, and side dishes along with soybean soup and steamed egg. We also tried the 42-day wet-aged Australian Wagyu ribeye and the abalone sotbap, which was finished with a creamy abalone liver sauce -- definitely a standout dish. Love it! If you're looking for something different from the usual Korean BBQ spots, this place is worth checking out. Service was quick and friendly, and the inside of restaurant was spacious with some private seating area as well :)