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I liked Poong Moon, but not so much for my family, as they found the jjajangmyeon lacked some flavours compared to other restaurants (perhaps the umami kicks), even though it came with a nice slice of grilled pork belly on top. The yuringi was good, although we would like them more as cutlet slices (a whole cutlet fried and cut after being fried) than how they were served as thigh nuggets. It seems that freshly cut slices would soak up the sauces better that way. Overall, I don't think the food was bad at all, but it's just that sunny Dragon, 5 minutes' drive away, set the bar too high. The vibe was very nice, doe--very youth-friendly (as in friendly for younger crowds in their mid 20s to come after work, get tipsy, and eat food)
Amazing Chinese Korean dishes, and noodles. The noodles are qq and a variety of soup base / flavours. They also have pork hock rice, and fried pork if you don't enjoy noodles.
This spot has been on my bookmarked list for a while! I love noodles so I had to go and it didn't disappoint. They specialize in Chinese-Korean fusion dishes. We ordered the classics like champong and black bean noodle and then added the oriental fried chicken dish for the group of 3 of us. The unique thing about this place is that they have a variety of champong flavours from creamy to spicy. Though my fav is still the black bean noodle. They also have the oriental fried chicken, which is also good but be careful with the peppers and if you accidentally chew the seed it could be a bit much, especially if you're not too tolerant of spicy food. However my friends who can handle the spice loves the spicy chicken the most.
Tried a few items as a group and everyone loved every dish. The creamy noodle was probably the #1 favourite item out of our group. Prices are fair, portions large.not much seating or seating for large groups I liked how the shrimp were super crunchy (hard crunchy) but some of my friends didn't like that. It was too hard/crunchy that it hurt their mouth. Can't wait to go back here and definitely reccomend it. Also like that it has its own parking lot in front. But it is shared and not many spots, so come early!
Pretty busy for Monday dinner. That is a good sign. Ordered Black bean saucenoodle with pork belly ( $10.99(w/tax) ) which was pretty ordinary, nothing special for jajangmyun. I was hoping to get more wok hey, torched, smoky flavour but I did not get any of that flavour note.,However still not bad for $10.99. Broth for Seafood White Jjamppong($14.99) was fantastic. Was very nice to see generous amount of mini octopus, shrimp, mussles, etc. Broth tasted like between Korean Jjamppong & Japanese Ramen broth but pretty clear broth rather than being cloudy. Huge portion of Yuringi($17.99). This could have been great food to go with beer. We were seated with a table for 2. Once next table left, our wait staff combined 2 small table to make more room for us which was a very attentive service. There were some drunk Korean men patrons who were making loud noise. Other than that very nice decor and atmosphere to dine and have some drinks.
We grabbed their mapo tofu before for takeaway, it was a bit sweet as it is the Korean version. But this time, we did dine in and had their jjamppong with both the meat and seafood, the tangsuyuk, and the cucumber salad. The service was a bit slow (I think there was only one person) and we were sat at the back so it was a bit harder to get their attention. It took a bit to take our orders, then the food came and the portions are huge. The tangsuyuk was very tasty and had a good ratio of meat. I haven't tried meat in jjamppong before but this one is full of flavour. The broth had a nice kick to it and it wasn't too spicy. I'd probably try the cream one and jjajang next.
The noodles are great but the potion sizing could be bigger. Sauce is good and I got takeout !
Poong Moon is a late night spot that's great for bringing friends, and if you're looking to have some drinks. There aren't many spots at the plaza for parking, but you're able to park your car by the streets at the neighborhood beside (after 5pm on weekdays). I was also thrilled to see they were projecting anime on the wall, and also have a cool manga wallpaper inside the bathrooms. We opted to try their signature Black Bean Sauce noodles, as well as their Beef Champong which you can substitute for rice option instead of noodles. The food took alittle long, around 15 mins to come, but it was definitely worth the wait. The black bean noodles were delicious, and definitely very generous on the sauce - I couldn't stop slurping it down! I was also surprised with the Champong. The soup was very tasty & flavourful, with lots of beef inside, but also surprised to see a good amount of seafood as well. There's also some glass noodles inside, and the texture was just right - not too chewy, but soft enough! We definitely will come back again to try their other Champong and dishes :) IG: Ayeween
Well, recommended by friends, so we all tried the black bean sauce noodle (Jajangmyeon), and you know what, we all loved it! Mine was spicy, which they took it seriously, but not to the extend of that Korean spicy chicken ramen (Buldak), so nothing to be worried about Flavour-wise, I really like it, a bit of spice, a bit of sweetness, bon appetite And the texture of noodle was just right, tender enough but not soggy. Loved it! I really would recommend this place if you are a Jajangmyeon lover, try it and you will love it, trust me!
First time trying champong! Due to supplier issues, they did not have any of the red champong. I got the seafood white champong which had very flavorful broth and of course seafood including really small oysters, squid, and a good amount of shrimp. The broth was flavourful and the noodles were slightly chewy which I enjoyed. There was an abundance of nappa cabbage (I believe) and a lot of onions. Even though I'm not a huge fan of onions, they had a carmelized/charred apperance and taste so it definitely made the dish taste better. I did want to try their spicy red champong but there were some jalapenos in mine so that added a nice kick. My friend got the cream champong and she liked it as well but did say the broth was a bit too heavy for her liking. I also got the jajangmyeon to go for my sister and she enjoyed it. Overall great service and food and clean washrooms. Would return!
Hidden gem near Steels and Yonge Minimal menu items to choose from, but if you looking for a place to drink, fried snacks, and a handful of main noodle dish. this is the place for you. Both seafood noodles and black bean sauce noodles were 5/5 didn't really have high expectations since it felt more like a bar restaurant than a food restaurant. But it ended up giving us SURPRISING US. - great example of never judge a book by its cover Oh my god! The fired chicken was also FLAMES 1. It was SOOOO GOOOD! 2. CRIPSY ON THE OUTSIDE, JUICEY IN THE INSIDE 3. The sauce was the perfect balance between soury spicy and saltiness. THE BEST SNACK WHEN DRINKING SOME COLD BEER highly recommend location for some chill time with friends Check out my TikTok for some video action
Small restaurant on the second floor, with about 6 parking spots. Didn't see accessibility option. There's a section upfront and another in the back, but it can fill up quick during peak hours. Menu is pretty small, so if you're indecisive, this would be a good spot. They offer a selection of champong noodles in different soups with different toppings. We got a cream champong with seafood, and a plate of tang su yuk for that extra meat to go around. Flavours are alright. The soup was quite creamy, and you get a variety of seafood.
3.5 almost a 4! Poong Moon is located in the second level and they have a few spots for parking in front, if not, there is free street parking on Patricia Ave after 6pm mon-fri. Once you enter the restaurant the bathrooms are to your right and there are seats near the front windows or in the back. They were playing a Korean drama on a projector against this wall in the middle of the place :) Their menu is not super big but there are quite a bit of choices. We ended up getting the jajangmyun (black bean noodles), beef champong (has beef slices and seafood), and the cream champong along with a tang su yuk (meat dish). All of the noodle dishes are the same noodle base but you can request for rice noodle or rice instead. Food came out fairly quick. Overall the noodles were decent. I liked the thickness but would have preferred if they were cooked slightly less. Just borderline in the about to be mushy category. The portions were really big and each bowl was very flavourful. I would not say they were too spicy. The seafood comprises of squid rings, mussels, some clams, and shrimp. The beef and the cream one were a little salty for my taste but still decent. The staff were friendly and we got constant water refills.
(4.7) Such an affordable place I regret not coming sooner. My first time here and the place is pretty small but the wait for the food wasn't too long. Not too busy when we went on a Saturday evening. The portion sizes are pretty good especially for the price. Everything is well seasoned. read more
Food was delicious. The fired pork was cut thin which gave it a nice crispy crunch. Th black bean noodles was okay. I've had better elsewhere for sure but I did enjoy the quail eggs as you typically don't get those. The service was excellent. Th complimentary daikon radish on our table was refilled 3 times without even us asking! Ambiance is a nice cute vibe. The restaurant is plot up into two rooms so it feels small and homey read more
3 months ago
Foods taste pretty good and portion is nice when comparing with the price. Overall, a good korean-chinese style place read more
8 days ago
I liked Poong Moon, but not so much for my family, as they found the jjajangmyeon lacked some flavours compared to other restaurants (perhaps the umami kicks), even though it came with a nice slice of grilled pork belly on top. The yuringi was good, although we would like them more as cutlet slices (a whole cutlet fried and cut after being fried) than how they were served as thigh nuggets. It seems that freshly cut slices would soak up the sauces better that way. Overall, I don't think the food was bad at all, but it's just that sunny Dragon, 5 minutes' drive away, set the bar too high. The vibe was very nice, doe--very youth-friendly (as in friendly for younger crowds in their mid 20s to come after work, get tipsy, and eat food) read more
3 years ago
Amazing Chinese Korean dishes, and noodles. The noodles are qq and a variety of soup base / flavours. They also have pork hock rice, and fried pork if you don't enjoy noodles. read more
1 year ago
This spot has been on my bookmarked list for a while! I love noodles so I had to go and it didn't disappoint. They specialize in Chinese-Korean fusion dishes. We ordered the classics like champong and black bean noodle and then added the oriental fried chicken dish for the group of 3 of us. The unique thing about this place is that they have a variety of champong flavours from creamy to spicy. Though my fav is still the black bean noodle. They also have the oriental fried chicken, which is also good but be careful with the peppers and if you accidentally chew the seed it could be a bit much, especially if you're not too tolerant of spicy food. However my friends who can handle the spice loves the spicy chicken the most. read more
3 years ago
Tried a few items as a group and everyone loved every dish. The creamy noodle was probably the #1 favourite item out of our group. Prices are fair, portions large.not much seating or seating for large groups I liked how the shrimp were super crunchy (hard crunchy) but some of my friends didn't like that. It was too hard/crunchy that it hurt their mouth. Can't wait to go back here and definitely reccomend it. Also like that it has its own parking lot in front. But it is shared and not many spots, so come early! read more
Pretty busy for Monday dinner. That is a good sign. Ordered Black bean saucenoodle with pork belly ( $10.99(w/tax) ) which was pretty ordinary, nothing special for jajangmyun. I was hoping to get more wok hey, torched, smoky flavour but I did not get any of that flavour note.,However still not bad for $10.99. Broth for Seafood White Jjamppong($14.99) was fantastic. Was very nice to see generous amount of mini octopus, shrimp, mussles, etc. Broth tasted like between Korean Jjamppong & Japanese Ramen broth but pretty clear broth rather than being cloudy. Huge portion of Yuringi($17.99). This could have been great food to go with beer. We were seated with a table for 2. Once next table left, our wait staff combined 2 small table to make more room for us which was a very attentive service. There were some drunk Korean men patrons who were making loud noise. Other than that very nice decor and atmosphere to dine and have some drinks. read more
3 years ago
We grabbed their mapo tofu before for takeaway, it was a bit sweet as it is the Korean version. But this time, we did dine in and had their jjamppong with both the meat and seafood, the tangsuyuk, and the cucumber salad. The service was a bit slow (I think there was only one person) and we were sat at the back so it was a bit harder to get their attention. It took a bit to take our orders, then the food came and the portions are huge. The tangsuyuk was very tasty and had a good ratio of meat. I haven't tried meat in jjamppong before but this one is full of flavour. The broth had a nice kick to it and it wasn't too spicy. I'd probably try the cream one and jjajang next. read more
2 years ago
The noodles are great but the potion sizing could be bigger. Sauce is good and I got takeout ! read more
Poong Moon is a late night spot that's great for bringing friends, and if you're looking to have some drinks. There aren't many spots at the plaza for parking, but you're able to park your car by the streets at the neighborhood beside (after 5pm on weekdays). I was also thrilled to see they were projecting anime on the wall, and also have a cool manga wallpaper inside the bathrooms. We opted to try their signature Black Bean Sauce noodles, as well as their Beef Champong which you can substitute for rice option instead of noodles. The food took alittle long, around 15 mins to come, but it was definitely worth the wait. The black bean noodles were delicious, and definitely very generous on the sauce - I couldn't stop slurping it down! I was also surprised with the Champong. The soup was very tasty & flavourful, with lots of beef inside, but also surprised to see a good amount of seafood as well. There's also some glass noodles inside, and the texture was just right - not too chewy, but soft enough! We definitely will come back again to try their other Champong and dishes :) IG: Ayeween read more
2 years ago
Well, recommended by friends, so we all tried the black bean sauce noodle (Jajangmyeon), and you know what, we all loved it! Mine was spicy, which they took it seriously, but not to the extend of that Korean spicy chicken ramen (Buldak), so nothing to be worried about Flavour-wise, I really like it, a bit of spice, a bit of sweetness, bon appetite And the texture of noodle was just right, tender enough but not soggy. Loved it! I really would recommend this place if you are a Jajangmyeon lover, try it and you will love it, trust me! read more
4 years ago
First time trying champong! Due to supplier issues, they did not have any of the red champong. I got the seafood white champong which had very flavorful broth and of course seafood including really small oysters, squid, and a good amount of shrimp. The broth was flavourful and the noodles were slightly chewy which I enjoyed. There was an abundance of nappa cabbage (I believe) and a lot of onions. Even though I'm not a huge fan of onions, they had a carmelized/charred apperance and taste so it definitely made the dish taste better. I did want to try their spicy red champong but there were some jalapenos in mine so that added a nice kick. My friend got the cream champong and she liked it as well but did say the broth was a bit too heavy for her liking. I also got the jajangmyeon to go for my sister and she enjoyed it. Overall great service and food and clean washrooms. Would return! read more
4 years ago
Hidden gem near Steels and Yonge Minimal menu items to choose from, but if you looking for a place to drink, fried snacks, and a handful of main noodle dish. this is the place for you. Both seafood noodles and black bean sauce noodles were 5/5 didn't really have high expectations since it felt more like a bar restaurant than a food restaurant. But it ended up giving us SURPRISING US. - great example of never judge a book by its cover Oh my god! The fired chicken was also FLAMES 1. It was SOOOO GOOOD! 2. CRIPSY ON THE OUTSIDE, JUICEY IN THE INSIDE 3. The sauce was the perfect balance between soury spicy and saltiness. THE BEST SNACK WHEN DRINKING SOME COLD BEER highly recommend location for some chill time with friends Check out my TikTok for some video action read more
4 years ago
Small restaurant on the second floor, with about 6 parking spots. Didn't see accessibility option. There's a section upfront and another in the back, but it can fill up quick during peak hours. Menu is pretty small, so if you're indecisive, this would be a good spot. They offer a selection of champong noodles in different soups with different toppings. We got a cream champong with seafood, and a plate of tang su yuk for that extra meat to go around. Flavours are alright. The soup was quite creamy, and you get a variety of seafood. read more
4 years ago
3.5 almost a 4! Poong Moon is located in the second level and they have a few spots for parking in front, if not, there is free street parking on Patricia Ave after 6pm mon-fri. Once you enter the restaurant the bathrooms are to your right and there are seats near the front windows or in the back. They were playing a Korean drama on a projector against this wall in the middle of the place :) Their menu is not super big but there are quite a bit of choices. We ended up getting the jajangmyun (black bean noodles), beef champong (has beef slices and seafood), and the cream champong along with a tang su yuk (meat dish). All of the noodle dishes are the same noodle base but you can request for rice noodle or rice instead. Food came out fairly quick. Overall the noodles were decent. I liked the thickness but would have preferred if they were cooked slightly less. Just borderline in the about to be mushy category. The portions were really big and each bowl was very flavourful. I would not say they were too spicy. The seafood comprises of squid rings, mussels, some clams, and shrimp. The beef and the cream one were a little salty for my taste but still decent. The staff were friendly and we got constant water refills. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Came here on a chilly fall evening for some hot soup noodles and this place hit just the spot! We got the champong (which was spicy) and seafood white champong (which was less spicy, more peppery). Both dishes were full of seafood with a flavourful soup base. Noodles were also extremely chewy and bouncy. Will definitely come back again when we are craving spicy Korean noodles! read more
After a long day of moving, we refueled with some Korean-Chinese fusion food at Poong Moon. It is located on the second floor, so expect to climb a flight of stairs. I know that this is typically a bar, but don't sleep on their food! We got the Mapo Tofu Rice, Pork Hocks Rice, Seafood Champong and the Tang Su Yuk. Every dish was good, well portioned and delicious. I particularly liked the Tang Su Yuk, as it was the perfect amount of crispy while not being overwhelmed by the sauce. The Pork Hocks Rice was a hit at the table too, as it is not that easy to find. read more
At first I was a bit skeptical about the food since this is a popular Korean spot for drinking. So I ordered the recommended dishes by the waiter. The shrimp was so amazing, great flavour although a little heavy with the cream and breading but it is a must get appetizer. Seafood noodles are great, I loved the flavour of the soup, had a nice kick to it without being too spicy and extremely flavourful. I ate the ja jiang mian like in 2 minutes. These three are the must orders. read more
Poong Moon @poongmoontoronto /5 Highly recommend! 大推 $19.5 per person (incl. tax + tips) The authentic and savory broth at Poong Moon is a flavor explosion, perfectly complementing the generous portion of fresh seafood. While the noodles could be slightly firmer, they still offer a delightful chewy texture. What sets Poong Moon apart is the inclusion of onions in every bite, adding a refreshing touch without any greasiness. The portions are generous, ensuring a satisfying experience without feeling overly stuffed. Located just a 15-minute walk from Finch Station, Poong Moon is a must-visit for a gratifying and fulfilling meal. Plus 19 cad per person incl. tax and tips is a great deal! 好多人都推介過呢間 Poong Moon（專係食韓國拉麵 champong ） 真係好好食！比起嗰間食韓國烏冬嘅MeNami 出色好多(Asialicious 賣晒廣告嗰間）。好鍾意佢嘅湯底夠正宗鹹香味十足，而且海鮮好足料！啲面都彈牙滑身兼掛湯能力高不過稍為林咗少少！最鍾意係佢每一啖都有洋蔥，而且唔油膩，份量都好足！食完唔會覺得好濟，好滿足 價錢嚟講19蚊包tips tax都唔貴地點係Finch站行上去15分鐘左右～ read more
Small spot with limited parking in front, but the food was delicious. We ordered: Jajangmyun - nice chewy noodles but missing a bit of depth in the sauce itself. Was still tasty but not the best we've had. Tangsuyuk - must get! Perfectly fried pork and the sauce wasn't overly sweet like some other places. Would highly recommend getting sauce on the side. Big portion! Fried eggplant dish - this was super delicious and flavourful. Tried their jampong as well - our first time having jampong so don't have a baseline for that yet. It was a tasty bowl of noodle soup though! Would recommend coming here for the food. They clearly fry things well! Not oily at all. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Food 5/5 Atmosphere ? Service 5/5 Finally had their beef jjambbong(champong) which I have always wanted to try. Their sweet and sour pork fry (tang su yuk) was amazing too. The service was great and the food as well. I would want to try the cream jjamppong next time. Definitely going there again! read more
I stumbled upon this place while browsing Yelp for a new restaurant to try. The pictures looked good so I was sold. I tried the cream champong noodles (requested for no spice) and the cream shrimp. I quite enjoyed the noodle dish - the champong noodles had the perfect amount of chew and the soup was creamy and flavourful. Portions were good and there was a variety of seafood (though the quality of the seafood was just mediocre - the shrimp meat stuck to the shell and the mussels were quite small). The best topping was probably the squid. The cream shrimp was alright but likely something I'd pass on next time. It was definitely photogenic but fairly expensive for what it was. The use of salad dressing and whipped cream was also an unconventional and interesting choice. Can't say the flavour combination was a must-try. Overall, I'd give this place 3.5 stars - I'll round up because they were able to accommodate my request for no spice! read more
4 years ago
Randomly decided to try this place after seeing it pop up on Yelp. The restaurant is on the second floor of the building and has limited parking in the front. The front of the restaurant has a nice vibe and the servers were great. Although not the most trendiest restaurant we've ever been to the ambiance was nice and the food was even better. The bathrooms were clean. Our first dish was the cream champang - a lot of depth of flavours and super tasty. I had a decent amount of seafood and was big enough for the two of us to share. Would come back and order again. 4.5/5 Our second dish was the friend eggplant - very crisp breading and a nice Chinese inspired flavour. Very generous portion 4/5 Our last dish was the tam su yuk which seems to be popular amongst all of the tables. A sweet and sour pork I can see how people might want to have a few bites in addition to another main course, but overall probably my least favourite dish out of the 3. 3/5 I would definitely come back again. For the price point you can't go wrong. $55 for 3 dishes is amazing. read more
Found this place on Yelp when looking for dinner on a Sunday night and our group was seated when we arrived. Portions are large and I had to take some leftovers home. Definitely would recommend the Cream Champong and Tang Su Yuk. Will be back to try the other flavours! Note: there's a few parking spots in front of the restaurant! read more
Heard so many great things about Poongmoon and so glad I had a chance to stop by. I was recommended the Beef Champong, spicy soup with beef and vegetables which still had a fair amount of seafood inside. The broth was tasty, filled with fresh seafood and beef, a bonus the noods were slightly chewy. I'm not a huge fan of jajangmyeon... but I gotta say it was quite tasty too... not something I would order myself but I can see the appeal. Looking forward to go back to try their White Champong next time . . . Beef Champong 4.5/5 $12.99 Black Bean Sauced Noodle 4/5 $9.99 read more
5 years ago
A small hidden Korean-Chinese style Restaurant mainly serving noodles and with some appetizer courses on menu. Food are great with friendly service. Highlights of the bowl are the chewiness texture of the noodles LOVE It!! Taste is great. Ordered couple of dishes and noodles from the menu. Personal recommendation must try dishes - Mala Spicy Rice Cakes Fusion style Tteokbokki in Mala spice sauce - Seafood Champong (Spicy noodle soup with stir-fried seafood and vegetables) - Blackbean Sauce Noodle A popular Korean noodle dish served with black bean sauce, topped with well-cooked pork belly - Seafood White Champong Spicy clear noodle soup with stir-fried seafood and vegetables. We will be back and highly recommended read more
3 years ago
Great food for a gathering. I recommend the White Clam, Black Bean Sauce noodle and Cream Champpong. Customer service was great. Good was great and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was great. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I was so devastated that Drunken Chicken closed so I had very high hopes for this restaurant. The restaurant has a retro Chinese vibes. FOOD: White Clam Soup ($13) WOW!!!! This is a must try. The broth is amazing. Tang Su Yuk ($13) This was decent as it was just regular sweet and sour pork. Soft Shell Crab ($10) Bite size soft shell crab was a nice crunchy snack. Pork Hock Rice ($10) This was delicious. The pork hock and a balanced amount of fat to meat ratio. This exceeded our expectations and will definitely be back to eat their White Clam Soup again!!! read more
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