I have been a customer of this Hanyang Jokbal location ever since they opened. They have been…read morethoroughly consistent, whether it be dine-in or takeout. Their jokbal comes with a variety of side dishes like bean sprout soup, lettuce, kimchi, spring onion, etc. My fav is their BBQ jokbal. Nice smokey aroma, added bounce to the skin. Regular jokbal can feel a bit greasy after a bit and you get palate fatigue, but not with this one! And I also like to add spicy sauce to any order. Though a whole order of spicy jokbal is too much for me, using the spicy sauce as a dip from time to time really helps mix the flavours up. I would say they are on the pricey side, when you know how much pork hock, the cut itself is. But still, it's bothersome to make, and as a treat once in a while, totally worth it.

The best Korean style braised pork hock aka Jokbal place in Toronto. There are lots of versions…read moreavailable such as OG, BBQ, Fire Spicy but we ordered OG platter($40) and fire spicy dipping sauce on the side. It was shared by two people and felt like it could feed three persons easily. Also ordere pork broth with sliced pork & wild sesame ($19) which was really good as well. Broth was very rich & flavourful. It came with spicy sauce to be added but did not really need. It was Tuesday evening and around 6pm all the tables were already full. Age group was like from yonge to old. Seems like this type of food can be enjoyed by all different age group. Definately return for more Jokbal!

This is my favourite gukbap restaurant in the entire city. I always go for their Daeji Gukbap. It…read moretastes so authentic and the broth always tastes so clean and flavourful. I also love their soondae. If you're ever craving it, THIS is the place to go. I love the food and the homey atmosphere. The owners are also so sweet! Definitely a place I frequent when I'm craving authentic tasting Korean food.

A cozy spot for a heartwarming gukbap. The service was quick, one of the servers was a bit rude but…read moreit could have been that I asked her to repeat herself as she wasn't too clear. I liked the two sauces that they have on the table, one is a shrimp salted sauce and another is a spicy pepper sauce. It is more elevated than having salt and chili/pepper.

(4.7) Such an affordable place I regret not coming sooner. My first time here and the place is…read morepretty 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.

Food was delicious. The fired pork was cut thin which gave…read moreit 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

We came here for a late weekday lunch because they were doing an event where if you order mains,…read moreyou get 5 dishes free (some seasoned meats, savoury pancakes, and dongchimi. For our order of 2 pork belly (skin on) portions, there was a good variety of side dishes, and the grill had egg, kimchi, garlic, and corn cheese on the side. They all cooked up very nicely. They are generous with side dish portions and also offer refills. My fav was the eggplant -- nice texture and seasoning. The onion pickles and kimchi go very well with the meat and cut through the grease. You do have to cook your own meat, so pay attention not to over-grill :b Service was fast and attentive, and their Korean retro decoration is adorable. Really brings me back to having K-BBQ in Korea.

We went for weekend dinner, with prior reservations. The restaurant was quite full, though we got…read moreour table immediately. The ambiance, cleanliness, vibes are moderate. Seating is not very cramped (neither very spacious). We had table bbq with beef hanging tender and beef chuck steak. Quality of meat was average. Limited parkings available at the back of the restaurant (entrance from Patricia Ave)

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.

Came here late on a Friday night around 9pm for dinner…read more Food-shared a 4 main entree preset dinner menu that included sweet & sour pork, jjajang, sashimi platter & jjampong. Hit the spot!!! A little bit of everything to share. Generous portions. Flavourful pork,. Loved the jjampong, generous seafood portions & tasty soup base. A great balance of Korean dishes to share for 2-3 people. Service- fast, efficient, ordering via barcode. Attended to us in a timely manner. Ambiance - casual, enough room for small groups, and plenty of tables. Overall, would definitely come back and try other things on the menu, as well as recommend to others!

The seafood noodle soup combo with dynamite roll was good. Delicious spicy soup with a nice kick of…read morespice and flavour. I will order this again. The Friday special spicy pork bone soup with rice/noodle had a similar soup base as the seafood noodle. It looked great, but it was ok! I think we made a bad order combination. Should have order something else not spicy soup to try different types of dishes. I won't came back for this though. I will try other soups instead.

We saw this place on Instagram and decided to come try it. It's located inside a plaza with many…read moreother restaurants and finding parking was a breeze. The inside is very small and cozy. Service was very friendly and phenomenal. We ordered 2 of their Kalguksu Combo's which came with a choice of meat, rice, side dishes, kimchi, and a bowl of hand pulled noodles. We went with their jaeyuk and bossam. We also ordered their mandu since we heard good things about it. I LOVED their kimchi. It was so flavorful and fresh. The side dishes were just alright. Nothing too special. I didn't really like the Jaeyuk, the flavor is there but the meat just isn't tender. But I've never had tender Jaeyuk or Bulgolgi so maybe that is just how it is. The bossam on the other hand was really delicious, tender and soft. I highly recommend it. The kalguksu was great as well. The soup was hearty and the noodles themselves were so soft with a nice chew to it. The mandu was also really good. They were so large and plump and the wrapper was so thin. This place is amazing for the price! At about $23-24 for each combo, it comes with a ton of food. And their gigantic mandu was only $13.5 for 6. Their Kimchi and Kalguksu was definitely the highlight for me and is comparable to the ones I've had in Seoul. I would definitely come back again. Also if paying by cash, it's 10% off.

Really enjoyed my dining experience here at Jin Myungdong Korean Noodles. I'll be happy camper to…read moredine here again. We ordered the meat kalguksu, a round of dumplings and my SO ordered the kalguksu set with bulgogi. Everything was really delicious. I would say the quality of the food isn't as high as another joint nearby with the similar cuisine, but at the sametime, they more than make up for it with the large portions and lower prices and the service was great. Definitely some place we will revisit again in the future. Especially love their banchan they serve and the generous bowl of kimchi, enough for our party of 4 without us needing to ask for seconds. By the way the banchan with cabbage turns out to be the sauce for the dumplings too, which was a nice touch. Ambiance is casual and there isn't too much seating and so I feel it's a bit tight as we got the corner seats. Not really anywhere to set a purse, so definitely dress casually to avoid getting splatter from your food and bag if you tend be a messy eater like me.

주말마다 로제 떡볶이 시켜서 먹는데 너무 맛있어요!! 꼭 중국당면으로 변경 해서 드시는걸 추천드립니다!…read more한국스러운 떡볶이 많이 못 봤는데 여긴 진짜 너무 만족!

Hmm...my partner and I were really craving yubuchobap (Korean inari sushi with toppings), so we…read moredecided to try Woojoo Bunsik because of its high Google rating. Unfortunately, it was extremely underwhelming. First off, the pricing was fucking wild. We got 2 spicy salmon yubus and 2 scrambled egg yubus, and it came out to nearly $20 with tax...for what are basically bite-sized pieces. On top of that, the toppings were very skimpy: the salmon ones were just a few small cubes mixed with a lot of spicy mayo, an the scramble eggs ones...they were just scramble eggs. Flavor-wise, nothing really stood out either, aside from the tofu skin itself (which was premade) Honestly, I'm starting to question these yubuchobap spots in general. I had a similar experience at YUBU before in Toronto--also disappointing and way overpriced (I remember paying around $30 for five pieces). At this point, it just doesn't feel worth ordering yubuchobap at a restaurant.

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.

Very surprised with how delicious the soon tofu was with seafood! It is perfect on a cold day. The…read morewas about $16 and I left very full. Service was great, no complaints at all. I love how we get all these small side dishes. I liked the ambiance too, felt very comfortable like I was at a close relative's home.

I can't resist Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu! A great restaurant…read moreto satisfy your Korean spicy soup cravings, especially in the winter. Their customer service was great. They were polite and friendly. Their Soon Tofu soups are so comforting. No other place make it like they do. I also really like how you can adjust the level of spiciness. They give a generous portion of everything -- from their tteokbokki, to their fried chicken and their mains. Their tteokbokki is addicting! My friend even said that she would go here just for their tteokbokki because she was so impressed with it. I highly recommend this place!