Came here for lunch with my hubby, we ordered the Monday special and gumjatang. The restaurant is…read morequite spacious with tables and some private rooms. After we placed our order, they serve us caa cup of hot somen (so good), it warms your stomach. Later the meals came with 5 banchan, they all seasoned perfectly, my favorite is the lotus root and Kimchi. Slice pork broth soup lightly salted and comes with 2 dips (mini sauce pot) on aside, personal preference would be gochujiang mix on the right which gives you a punch of spice. It's hard to find good Korean restaurant in Markham/scarborough. This is definitely a hidden gem, will definitely come back with the boys.

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.

A Friend came to visit and watch the new Demonslayer movie. So we brought them here for a pre movie…read moredinner as they never had something like this. Service 10/10 - today they had 3-4 waiters/waitresses working so there was always somebody coming in to check if things needed refills. Our waiter (sorry the name is escaping me.) was a newer parttime worker but was providing us 10 out of 10 service!! Food - 10/10 we got alot more sides than normal today for our friends to try. The tteokbokki was nice and had a deep flavor. Not too spicy and not too sweet. Rice balls was nice and soaked up the tteokbokki sauce. This time we got the half half with spicy bossam and Bbq jokbal. They were both really good flavors. The store had kpop playing at a moderate volume. But we had no issues chating away while sipping on soju. Definitely recommend!

Came here to introduce our friend to Jokbal. We ordered the half and half (spicy Jokbal and the…read moregarlic Jokbal) along with the seafood pancake. We love how the sides are refillable but I don't think we ever ask for refills more than twice as the portion is so generous. Hanyang Jokbal has always been consistently good, and it's why we always come back. The portion of food is always plenty, the taste is unmatched and the sides are delicious. While the food took some time it was understandable as it was very busy. The waiter was very apologetic about the wait. In terms of the interior, it's just one more thing that makes this place such a good dining option. The interior makes you feel like you're not in Toronto. While it does get quite loud, I think it just shows how much people are enjoying the food and the vibe. Hanyang Jokbal is definitely a must!

Exactly what I needed! We ordered the cheese dak galbi--chicken and melted cheese sizzling on a hot…read moreplate--and it was fantastic. We also had the budae jjigae (army stew), which was hearty and comforting. Everything came with classic banchan and rice, rounding out the meal perfectly. The spot itself was very cozy and the service was great, like a homecooked meal! Great food, solid flavors, and definitely hit the spot!

Probably my new go-to Korean spot. What sets this place apart for me is the kind service provided…read more-- the kind where they don't make you feel like a burden when you ask for more side dishes... This spot is solid for a classic pork bone soup... it's usually all I ever get when I go to Korean restaurants so I can't speak to the other offerings but my meal here definitely hit the spot. They were speedy with attending to us when needed, and the worker even told us to let her know if we needed a refill on side dishes (based on my experience at other Korean restos, it's unspoken and you feel like they're hoping you don't ask them). The service was super friendly... the lady always came to us with a smile which was really warm and welcoming. The space is clean and I noticed their traffic seems to come and go in waves so wait times may be unpredictable but it didn't seem that anyone had to wait long before being seated. Ample parking in the plaza as well. Prices are fair ($15.99 for gamjatang). Highly recommend!

Started coming here for a few years now for gathering with friends or dinner with the family…read more Summary: The boss lady ajumma is very nice and friendly and food is quite decent. The decor is very plain. But coming here isn't about decor, rather the food and service. Ordered seafood pancake numerous times and it's tasty and filling. I even dared to eat the army stew with ramyeon (I don't eat that spicy). Lol! Overall experience is good! Just harder now to bring my kid out, even though the ajumma is quite accommodating.

The resto is actually big enough to fit large parties!…read more Came w/ a large group of friends after a saturday badminton session. You have to kinda enter from a sketchy back entrance. The server wasn't the friendliest but she was prompt when we needed her which was good. The portion sizes are nice and big. They have pork bone soup which uses the traditional spine of the pig but they also have pork and pork ribs soup (which they're always sold out of .... sad face). You can get your gamjatang w/ noodles though which is cool. I liked the flavour of the supreme chicken but it's a shame that the chicken wasn't that crispy. I say this with all honesty. The chicken was slightly overcooked because while the meat wasn't dry, it certainly wasn't juicy either. The taste was on point though. 4 stars overall (5 if the chicken had been crispy). Will be back for sure because of those huge portions!

My friends and I were looking to try someplace new, and we found this place. We also wanted fried…read morechicken, which they have, so here we are. We didn't wait long to be seated, as it wasn't busy yet when we got there. It got busy after we sat down. We ordered soy garlic fried chicken, corn cheese, chicken & fries, and tteokbokki. What they are missing is an alcohol license, as we wanted to order soju to go with the chicken, but they don't have one. Overall, the food's great, and I even ordered more chicken for takeout for my yeobo. The atmosphere is okay, not too loud or too crowded, as I brought along my baby to have dinner. If you live close by and want fried chicken and some Korean food, I would say come and try the place out to see if it's to your liking.

My family and I was in the area looking for a place that serves wings and we came across this…read morerestaurant. We came on a weekend luckily it wasn't too busy and we were able to get a seat right away. We ordered fried chicken dumplings, original fried chicken, chibap and a chicken sandwich. The fried chicken was very crispy and tender. The dumplings were on point. The sandwich was just okay, it was pretty filling. Overall, it's a decent restaurant if you're looking for some fried food.

Was very sad to learn that the owner had passed away (in his 90s, long life). His daughter is…read morerunning things and her father would be proud. The standards have not been compromised one iota. This is the exact same food I lived on in Korea. Every mouthful took me back. It is a humble little place, not fancy or designer-ish. The focus is fresh, healthy, authentic Korean food. REAL Korean food.

The most bang for your buck! The server filled my bowl with so much food she used aluminium foil to…read morekeep the lid and bowl together as it did not snap shut. When you order the beef bowl, you get so much more than you pay for. The first time I ordered this, I wasn't fully aware of everything that would be included in the bowl. So I watched the server add in item after item after item. I was surprised as each addition was dropped into my bowl! Crispy gyoza, fried greens, japche, and kimchi were all so generously placed into my bowl! So much flavor, so many textures! Highly recommend. Price cant be beat for the portion size! Limited to no seating, more of a grab and go type setting.

I feel like Soy Marinated Crabs have really made their way to my feed lately. And luckily Anju is…read moreone of the few places currently doing it in the GTA! Though that isn't my favourite menu item, that would be the boiled pork belly with the most delicious savoury scallion salad accompanying it. I really like this place. It feels simple, the ambience is causal, the service is quick, and most importantly the food is really deliciously seasoned. The price is reasonable for a mid-range restaurant. Typing this made my mouth water again. Gonna need to make another trip soon.

My friends and I came on Sunday evening. My initial feeling about Anju was that it had bar-like…read morevibes, where it is louder than a typical sit down restaurant but everyone seemed to be having a good time with friends. It's well decorated and fun, but not super tacky/hipster-y or anything. For the food, my friends and I ordered 5 things and shared amongst the 3 of us. I didn't try the Fried Dumplings or Beef Bulgogi, but my friends seemed to enjoy them both! Beef Bone Kulgooksu (5/5) The broth was amazing and super comforting! The noodles were nice and chewy, and it felt like a pretty big portion and definitely worth a try. Soy Sauce Fried Chicken with Rice Cakes (4/5) There were really not that many rice cakes, but the chicken was excellent with a nice crispy outside that's not overly coated in batter. Boiled Pork Belly with Green Onion (4/5) The pork belly was pretty juicy and fell apart nicely, although the strips of meat were thinner so some pieces felt a bit more dry/overcooked than others. The green onion blends well flavour-wise and was not over-powering! Something to note is that this place is definitely understaffed, with only 2 people working the floor. My friends and I had waited a decent amount of time (~15-20min) despite there being empty tables as 4-5 groups of tables left after we arrived, and the tables had been cleared and wiped down and set. We had been at the top of the waitlist, and unfortunately we were heavily discounted that another group that arrived later than us had gotten seated before us and another couple who had already been waiting a while (maybe because they had a larger party?). At the end of the meal, we had to ask for the bill and takeout containers twice because they forgot the first time, and therefore spent 10-15 minutes waiting/trying to get a waiter's attention. Overall, I would say that it was not a terrible experience, but I don't know how I would feel coming back with a small group again

Foods always consistent and I usually come for the gamjatang. They recently added some new items as…read morewell. Really enjoy the selection of side dishes here. A staple for pork bone soup.

3.5 STARS It was…read morepouring down hard today, and after running some errands, we stopped by to have some lunch. We got the tonkatsu, Mapo gamjatang tofu, and fried beef dumplings. Tonkatsu was okay, a bit in the dry side. It came with small side of rice and cabbage salad, along with some danmuji. Beef dumplings were nothing to write home about. The Mapo gamjatang tofu was underwhelming. The meat was super tender and plentiful, tofu is soft, but the overall flavour was lacking and even though it stated on the menu it was spicy, had no spice. They gave us some banchan to start, I really loved their kimchi, but everything else was just okay. Server was really nice, but she was talking on her earbuds the whole time.

Was wandering around the plaza and ended up at this cute little eatery where ookinza use to reside…read more The decor inside gives off Japanese vibes serving up Korean dishes. The decor is from the previous store I think called maki momo? The dine in is counter seating. The taste is definitely not your typical Korean soup spices but the pork bone was definitely fall off the bone and tender which some Korean places serve it very dry. The spicy fish and veggie soup was also different as the fish used I believe it's snakehead where other places usually have that thick cut white fish which is meh. So I really enjoyed it. Definitely don't set the expectation as authentic Korean dishes for these two dishes in terms of taste because it's quite different. The pork bone soup had a lot of garlic in it but something about the soup base gave me sukiyaki flavours. The fish soup was slightly different as well but also can't narrow down what it reminds me off but that one gave some Chinese spin to it. Although different I'd say it's unique and good in their own way, I'd go back for their grilled meat options next time. For service there is a girl who takes your order and also the one that brings you food and periodically comes by to check on you. Very friendly. Lastly, you can purchase a membership for a year for $10 and it's basically half price on their prices. -Totally worth it.

Really good food for the price and amount , more chinese leaning flavors rather than korean.read more

High quality, great service, pricey, but worth the dime!…read more A premium Korean bbq spot that is worth the hype and price tag. It's dry aged meats so you can expect the pricing to be higher than other Korean bbq's. The service was top notch with servers coming to check in with us throughout our meal. The food was amazing here and the quality of their meats is definitely the highlight. Here's what we got: Yukhoe (raw beef tartare) 5/5 - So fresh, so delicious and a must get appetizer. Pairs perfectly with the sweet pear slices and delicious crisps. Cold Noodle Soup 5/5 - Chewy noodles with a cold broth that is the perfect carb and contrast to the bbq meats. Refreshing and delicious. Heritage No Name 5/5 - Such bang for buck in my opinion. $25 for 240g of this premium heritage pork. When cooked, there was no porky flavour at all, it got so brown when cooked that it almost looked like beef. A must get! Marinated bone-in short rib 5/5 - This was so good and was one thick piece of short rib. My favourite meat of the night for sure. Like all Korean bbqs, this spot also serves a variety of banchans and kbbq comes with a complimentary soup that I thought was the best compd soup ever (compared to all other kbbq places). I loved this restaurant and can't wait to be back! A must try that is worth all the hype.

This restaurant was recommended by a colleague and it did NOT disappoint. Located on Conusmers…read moreroad, this restaurant is at the base of a parking garage. Parking can get busy in the garage as only the first 2 floors are dedicated to visitors while the upper floors are monthly passes. Note that Omiwol provides 4 hour parking validation if you eat there - more than enough time for meal. Staff were friendly and provided helpful tip around the amount of food and cooking the meat. We came on a weekday for lunch and decided on the lunch feast for 2. One thing that I immediately noticed was different than other Korean bbq places was that they seem to have internal ventilation within the grills at each table as there is almost no smoke in the restaurant despite many grills going on. This gives the restaurant a higher class feel and your clothes don't smell like bbq meat by the end of your meal! In terms of the meat, these were the stars of the meal. The pork belly had a nice fat that crisped up on cooking. The collar was tender and meaty that developed a good crust on grilling. The flat iron steak was soooo tender and juicy. Similarly, the picanha was meaty with good flavor though a big firmer. The banchans and lettuce were fresh. We got kimchi, spicy cucumber and onions, pickled onions, cabbage and jalapeño peppers, pickled sheets of radish and honey glazed sweet potatoes. All of which were tasty and go well with the bbq meats. On the side is a dish of sauces that include what looks like a sweet brown sauce (to me had minimal flavor relative to everything else), fresh wasabi - really great accompaniment to the beef and seemed more authentic than normal horseradish like wasabi, and a red sauce that reminds me of sauce that goes on bibimbap. The lunch set also comes with your choice of pork or beef kalguksu which is like a home made noodle dish in a stew. Very enjoyable to have to contrast the bbq meats. For us, our meal ended with melona popsicle which they have a variety of flavors. Price: 70$ pre tax and tip for lunch special which was well worth. Bring cash for a 5% discount.