LOVE that Bap Zip gives you your own individual banchan along with the meal. I ordered their #1…read moreseller which is the egg plant dolsot bibimbap, which comes with some beef, seaweed soup and an array of sides to make it such a colourful meal. The variety and colourful dishes really make it appetizing, worth it for just shy of $20. I also don't see many spots serving eggplant with bibimbap and I felt like I had well-balanced meal. However, I wouldn't say it's above other spots I had or a homemade Korean meal. If I had to be picky, the kimchi is a bit too tart for my liking and the japchae could use a tiny bit more sesame oil. It's okay but not blow my socks off ya know what I mean? My SO got the tofu stew with mackerel and we also ordered another side of mackerel. He enjoyed his meal and would gladly return. Plus I want to try their gukbap next time!

Food was yummy…read more Service is ok. A bit slow. Ambiance is ok. Kinda crammed. I prefer the Richmond Hill location more.

I've been wanting to try Hanyang Jokbal for a while, especially after hearing it was voted one of…read morethe best Korean restaurants in Toronto, and I can definitely see why! It was our first time trying jokbal (pork knuckle), so we were recommended by the staff to go with the Half & Half to get a bit of everything. We ordered the garlic jokbal and original bossam. The jokbal was super tender with a nice savoury, garlicky flavour, while the bossam (pork belly) was probably my favourite. It was thick-cut, yet really tender with a mild savoury taste that went so well with the wraps and banchan. The unlimited banchan and fresh wraps were a nice touch, and there were so many different combinations to try with the pork. We also got the DIY Seasoned Rice Balls, which were fun to put together and had a nice savoury flavour, along with the Seafood Pancake, which was crispy on the outside with a soft, savoury centre. Also want to mention the GENEROUS amount of seafood in the pancake, which I really appreciated and made the cost so worth it. The rose tteokbokki was creamy, slightly spicy, and had that comforting sweet-and-spicy flavour I love. Overall, everything was flavourful, fresh, and really satisfying. Definitely a great first introduction to jokbal, and I'd come back again!

Jokbal is a unique traditional Korean feast…read more Hanyang Jokbal in North York specializes in Korean braised pork hock. Hanyang was the prior name of Seoul, where this dish gained popularity. The Half & Half platter ($44) featured their original jokbal and our pick of garlic bossam. Both braised meats were soft with savory grilled flavor, while the jokbal skin had a gelatinous texture. Pork hock isn't exactly my preferred cuts but these had no gaminess; a slight disappointment was the chunky cuts instead of slices. The meal started with a salty bean sprout soup that helped to cleanse the palate. Lettuce wraps & garnishes such as kimchi, jalapeño, scallions were provided to balance out the meaty flavour. Seafood pancake ($24) was crisp and contained plenty of scallions and imitation crabmeat. For some fun, our party added several orders of DIY Seasoned Rice Balls ($12) which came with a variety of ingredients to mix using the provided plastic gloves. The tasty rice balls were easy to make with furikake, nori, mayo, sesame & tobiko. It was so easy even kids could make them. The interior became busy on our weekend visit, in a typical Korean restaurant atmosphere that felt authentic and welcoming. The staircase down to the basement washroom needs a clean and the utensils also required a replacement. The meal itself was tasty with portions large enough for sharing, making it a worthwhile family meal despite a few misses. It's the original of 5 locations now in Canada. Skip it or hit it? Even if pork hock isn't your thing, it's a spot we've enjoyed for the occasional meal.

I ordered the pork jjampong ramen and the snack size spicy rice cake from the 10.99 menu. I thought…read moreit was pretty good value in terms of portion size. They did not skimp out on the pork in the ramen. I loved the fried what I think is sweet potato on the spicy rice cakes. Both were not very spicy to my taste, but I enjoyed it. Service is typical of a small ma and pa Asian restaurant. Quick service and leave you alone until you ask for their attention.

I can't say I was super familiar with this type of food before our meal, but from the pictures I…read moresaw, it definitely seemed like something that would be right up my alley. The place was empty when we arrived at lunchtime on a recent Saturday, so the service was friendly and efficient. We decided to start with the Fried Vegetable Dumplings. They arrived to the table pretty quickly and were piping hot. I've eaten a lot of fried dumplings in my day but I would have to rank these near the top. They're cooked perfectly and the filling is more flavorful than the usual. The included dipping sauce, which reminded me of a spicier Big Mac sauce, complements the dumplings perfectly. For our main, we decided to share the Cheese Dakgalbi ("Stir-fried chicken in a red pepper paste, cabbage, sweet potato, carrot, rice cake, green onion, and covered with mozzarella cheese together on a hot pan"). Indeed, the dish arrived to the table still sizzling. It looked incredible and tasted even better. Everything about this dish worked for me, from the delicious, spicy sauce to the various components to that ooey gooey cheese. It's not a stretch to say this is the kind of thing I would happily eat regularly. I'm very happy with my experience at Hancock Cheese Dakgalbi and I'll definitely be returning.

We went during World Cup so there's great game vibe, food was great, the rose teokpokki is kinda…read moretoo spicy for me even I go for mild so maybe will try the carbonara one instead next time !

We ordered Set 3 ($42.99), which included two topokki choices, a deep-fried combo, one rice dish,…read moreand two drinks. Portions are huge and was enough to feed me and my boyfriend, and could easily feed three to four people. Service was friendly and fast, with our food arriving about 15 minutes after ordering in intervals. The deep-fried combo had crispy fish cakes, dumplings, seaweed rolls, and fish cake rolls. All fried items were perfectly crispy and standard, with the seaweed rolls being a suprising standout. For topokki, we went with carbonara and rosé. Both were incredibly creamy, flavorful, and rich. The sauce clung to the chewy rice cakes and was similar to pasta sauce, and the sausage had a nice snap and juiciness. The spam mayo rice bowl was tasty, with crispy spam, flavorful kewpie mayo, seaweed, and pickled ginger giving it a solid balance. The space although small, is cozy and nicely decorated, and the drink deals make it a fun, affordable pick for casual nights out. Overall, a flavorful, budget-friendly spot with generous portions and some of the BEST topokki I ever had!

A fun Korean street food shop, best to get a bunch of items to share so you can try a bit of each…read morelike you are eating in different food stalls. The outstanding items are their basil creamer sauce and their matcha sauce. We got the basil with a katsu and it was a great pairing. The katsu is sizeable to share and went well with three sides. Their ttaebooki is really good with the correct texture and chewiness. Will definitely be back for more of their sauces!

One of my go-to downtown places for tteokbokki! They make it so well and every time I go, they do…read morenot disappoint. I've had a bunch of tteok flavours already such as the original, rose, jaja, mala and basil cream. My favourite flavours include the rose and jaja. I am an OK fan of the basil cream. Sometimes I order other apps but the main dish is at least 1 tteokbokki. Service is good, staff are friendly even though sometimes they get busy especially with delivery orders. Good amount of seating, better for smaller groups.

I've been wanting to visit Sinjeon for the longest time so I went on a little lunch date with my…read moremom and we ordered the dishes that had caught my attention since the day I found out about this restaurant. First off was their SINJEON CHEESE KIMBOP which is filled with kimchi and cheese on the inside. I did expect it to be cheesier, maybe even with a pull, but this wasn't the case. Either way, it was flavorful with a good amount of spice and I'd safely say it was better than other kimbaps I've tried before! Sinjeon Cheese Kimbop $11.99 Next up, if you're looking for a dish with even more heat, is their CREAMY CARBONARA TTEOKBOKKI. This is the best sauce ever! It was so flavorful with a hint of smokey bacon, creamy but not overly heavy, and had such a good kick to it. The rice cakes were chewy, the little sausages were fun to each, and I love the crunchy little toppings which further elevated the entire dish. We were just about dipping everything in here. Creamy Carbonara Tteokbokki $12.99 We also ordered their SEAWEED ROLLS which were so hot upon being served and crunchy like you'd want them - I just felt they were pricey at $3.99 for three mini rolls. This is a very casual dining spot. You walk in to seat yourself, but we were immediately brought over bowls, chopsticks, and napkins by an employee. If you want water though, that is self-serve near their cashier area. After reviewing their menu for a couple minutes via a QR code presented on the table, one of their employees comes to place your order. Due to the casual nature, the employees serve the food to your table but do not do any routine check ups on you. Payment is also done with you walking up to the counter and oh, 5% discount if you pay cash! This is one of those restaurants with very tricky parking, given it is in the Yonge and Steeles area. There were a couple spots behind the restaurant near the waste bins with a sign that says "Sinjeon customers only" but I was skeptical because of its placement. In the end, it worked out fine for me. Thank goodness for no tows or this would have been a much different lunch experience!

Came here on a Saturday during the afternoon, not busy at all. You get seated and they take your…read moreorder. This location is way bigger than the College location and they have more seats so it's nice. It's fairly quiet, no music playing which I found nice. Water is self serve, and you can get extra utensils on your own as well. Service was good, even though there was very little table service. The prices are pretty cheap, my carbonara cream toppoki was around $14 and my boyfriend's original was $10. I asked for no spice at all and they were able to do it for the cream carbonara! The other location at College added a little bit and I ended up finding it spicy, so I was happy that they didn't add any this time. It was pretty good, the sauce is tasty and the rice cakes are good. However, I only got two sausages and two mushroom slices in the entire thing, which I thought was kind of sad. My boyfriend said his was good, and it doesn't come with any other toppings other than sauce and rice cake. Overall they were both tasty, but I wish there were more sausage and mushrooms in mine.

Cute little spot, reasonably priced and delicious. I really felt like I was eating some homecooked…read moremeals.

Very good food with consistently friendly staff. They've been around for over 10 years, which…read morespeaks to the quality. The hot stone rice is delicious, and the side dishes never disappoint.

Huge servings and delicious…read more We visited on a Friday evening and the lines were quite long but moved quickly. Service was great and fast. The waiters were basically running around the restaurant.

Yummy Korean doesn't disappoint with its incredibly yummy Korean food in a simple dining room…read moresetting. Write your order on the check and pay at the counter when done. We loved the banchan and rice, which came to the table promptly with water pitcher and cups. We shared pan-fried beef mandu, vegetarian japchae, and a sizzling platter of kimchi and pork. Overall, some seriously good bites--thankful for Richard's recommendation!