The front is cute and they have a little patio set up, which is nice when you are waiting for your…read moreUber/Lyft. The entrance is a little unassuming. You walk up a goldcolored hallway and 2 flights of stairs before reaching the restaurant. The host stand is farther inside.....which will make sense once you are physically in the space. The workers were very friendly and funny. I had a great time bantering with them. My friend from 8th grade and I reunited for the first time in 21 years over dinner. This was one of her picks, and I am deeply grateful she chose it. Appetizers: Rock Shrimp, Fatty Tuna Nigiri, Crispy Rice Tuna Entrée: Jidori Chicken Drinks: Sangria, Champagne Dessert: Yuzu Citrus The rock shrimp was delicious. We loved the sauce it was tossed in. My friend is not usually a shrimp fan but she polished it off for me. The fatty tuna nigiri was great, as expected, and the crispy rice tuna was phenomenal. The Jidori chicken was delightful. We loved the sauce, and the mashed potatoes were pillowy. I did not have the sangria but my friend said it was the best she had ever had. The yuzu citrus dessert came with strawberry gelato and cookie crumbs. The gelato was not overly sweet and the yuzu was perfectly tart. They also put a little "Reunited" note on the dessert plate, which we both thought was such a sweet touch. Definitely pricey, but definitely worth it. Recommended it to my Toronto friends, I really want to go back and get that king crab rice.

I took myself to Akira Back for a solo birthday dining experience. I had plans later that night and…read moreliterally ended up opening up the place (seriously, security let me in), so the first 20 minutes or so I had the place to myself, which was really cool. It's a gorgeous setting and has a complete vibe of luxury. I thought the tacos were yummy, but the meat didn't feel special like you expect when you hear waygu. It also wasn't as earthy as I've experienced with waygu, but I didn't really mind that. I also got the Brother From Another Mother roll and really enjoyed that. All The dishes are very aesthetic and enjoyable. I was surprised at the end with a little birthday treat. The service was attentive but not overbearing, and I'd definitely go back.

This restaurant has amazing Korean food and service! With a very cozy environment and kind staff,…read moremy entire experience here was great. The staff helped us through the menu and gave us recommendations, and was so kind and fun to chat with! I had gotten the chicken katsu and my friend the beef tartar bibimbap. Both came with amazing portions and we had food to spare. The katsu was perfectly crispy, and the house made sauce was perfectly seasoned and amazing! It also came with apples and salad on the side which was a perfect pallet cleanser. The bibimbap had a great variety of toppings and everything was seasoned well. When thoroughly mixed, everything bite had a bit of everything and it was delicious. On top of the food u get when you order, the meal also comes with 6 different sides. There was 3 different kimchi, braised potatoes and 2 others that I'm not sure what they are, but they were delicious. My favourite was the potatoes and kimchi! Overall this is an amazing place to bring those close to you for delicious korean food!

TLDR - Affordably priced. Good portion. Reasonable taste…read more There were so many Korean restaurants on Bathhurst and Bloor that were highly ranked on Yelp that we decided to choose one based on the second most reliable pointer - there were many Koreans dining inside. Hence we entered Jin Dai Lae. Good decision (yes, I am patting my back). Entree pricing was $3 to $4 lower than Markham/Richmond Hill. Portion was so big that you would be full, and might have to doggy bag. Most importantly, food tasted good. Short ribs stew had many pieces of beef. Squids hot plate was saucy. It wasn't too spicy, so it was good for me (menu didn't have a chilli sign either). For people who like it hot, you can ask for some chilli sauce.

Made a reservation here upon recommendation from my daughter who loves it here…read more The staff greeted my compañero and me immediately on entering (there is a long stairway to climb after entering). The booths are quite private and the ambience is relaxed and downscaled. No pretentiousness here! Our server,MJ, was bubbly, fun, and attentive. We ordered beef short ribs and beef tenderloin. There were multiple sides that came with dinner. See pictures. The food was amazing. We finished absolutely everything. I must say that the service is speedy and it's not a wining/dining experience. They don't have desserts. It's great for a preconcert dinner though. We will be back.

We go here every year as part of the après for our conference and everyone loves it…read more One gal who was here from Germany last year went here both nights before the conference date and was hugging the waitress when she sat down. (And I thought I was a local.) Great food and great prices. Will be back!

I was in Toronto for 2.5 weeks for work and desperately looking for something delicious to eat…read more After multiple failed recommendations I randomly came across The Haam and thought the menu looked really fun and sounded like a flavor bomb - and I was so right!! I ordered the gojujang barbacoa taco and lion king roll and they were both so incredibly flavorful. I ended up ordering from here 2 more times before leaving.

I really enjoyed the lunch menu here. Smaller restaurant, so it could get packed if during busy…read morehours. I ordered the Sushi & Taco for one ($19). It chose: - salmon & avocado roll - gochujang barbacoa (beef) - 2pc gyoza - 1 soda The tacos were crispy. I wish the beef was more tender and soft. Sushi rolls were good. Staff were nice and attentive. It was quiet but the restaurant picked up closer to noon.

Korean Grill House chain has existed for a long time. I would recommend going for the weekday lunch…read morespecial which is $8 and includes a bento box (protein choice of chicken/pork/beef +$2), miso soup, and pop. Note that recently the pop has been replaced by "free jasmine tea", which is what they normally served anyways even with the pop. It was a better deal when the pop was included! Service is a little slow as they are normally short staffed. For the lunch special, they automatically add a service charge on the bill. I am not sure if they do it for the all-you-can-eat option but I would assume so.

Chicken is cooked and seasoned perfectly. The price is good for the portions that they give to you…read more It comes with 2 sides and a soup.

bulgogi rice bowl is too good! it was a great meal for lunch. quick and nice service tooread more

Very tasty food. They have purple rice!!! Quick service, not much seating though and cramped…read more Great for a quick, to-go bite!

My new go to place for Korean fried chicken!! I usually never get the boneless option as these…read moreplaces, but chibap only serves boneless so I gave it a try. It was SO WORTH IT! The chicken was crispy and so juicy! The bowls were huge and took 2 of us to finish one! The tteokbokki is also a must try! It's very spicy but that's perfect for me! It was packed with fish cakes too! They also have trendy drinks that added a nice touch to our meal.

Chibap is a relatively new spot in Downtown along Queen and Spadina. Despite so much food in the…read morearea, there wasn't much Korean fried chicken options and glad there's finally a spot now to go to whenever I'm in the area. I ordered takeout the yangyeom chicken and octopus balls. The chicken came as boneless by default. The portions were really amazing for what you pay for and the quality was good. The chicken was extra crispy and the sauce was a perfect blend of sweet and mild spice. The octopus balls were a great small appetizer along with the chicken. Overall, a hidden gem in the Downtown area and definitely worth the visit!

We were craving Korean food during our trip to Toronto and found this place thanks to Yelp…read more It's a popular spot with a wait even on a weeknight, but fortunately it wasn't too long, about 15 minutes or so. We ordered the spicy squid with rice and combination soon tofu with hot stone pot rice. The spicy squid was yummy, flavorful, and hit the spot. The soon tofu was a bit on the bland side compared with the Korean tofu soups I'm used to in the L.A. area. They include banchan with the food. There was kimchi, bean sprouts, and beans. Service was attentive and very friendly. The restaurant is on the smaller side, maybe 10 or so tables. Overall it was a good experience and I liked the food, but would like to try other Korean restaurants in the Toronto area.

I'm a big fan of the bibimbap here -- Standard, but very…read moregood. Food is hot and tasty.

This is the best bbq place in Toronto even tho we haven't eaten anywhere else! It feels like an old…read moreschool Korea restaurant except the owner is incredibly nice! Yummy mandu yummy kalbi yummy soup

Delicious Korean food, good quality…read more We came around 2PM on a Sunday and there was plenty of seating. Throughout our time there though it was never empty and had a constant flow of people coming in to eat. For 2 people we ordered kimchi soondubu (tofu stew), seafood pancake, and bibim naengmyun (spicy cold noodles). We were pretty hungry and finished everything, but I still think the portions were a bit on the smaller side. Everything was super fresh and delicious though! My mom loved the bibim naengmyun, it was her first time trying it. It pairs well with the mustard oil sauce and a refreshing meal on a summer day. It's not really spicy at all. The seafood pancake was the next favorite, with solid amount of seafood. The kimchi stew fell short, but I think the regular soondubu would have been better for us. The stew comes with a side of rice. From the banchan the radish and kimchi were my favorites, but everything was super crunchy and fresh. There are restrooms downstairs. The service was quick and friendly. They offer free barley tea which is always a hit.

Love this location of the popular Korean BBQ chain!…read more Super friendly service from all members of staff; clean and spacious restaurant to fit all group sizes. We got the pork belly and the beef short rib plus drinks and steamed rice. All the side dishes (kimchi, bean sprouts, seaweed salad, corn cheese, egg, lettuce, garlic, potato salad, etc.) are refillable except the complimentary soup and the glass noodles. It's a great place to go if you are hungry! The meat portions are very reasonable and more than enough, I recommend you go with a group and order 1-2 portions of meat per person, so you can share and try the different cuts of meat. Washrooms downstairs, inaccessible.

Don't let the potential wait deter you from Daldongnae. The Korean BBQ here is superb and truly…read moreauthentic, with thick, flavorful cuts you grill yourself. Favorites were the pork belly and boneless beef rib that were quite juicy and tender. Every BBQ order includes generous complimentary dishes: steamed eggs, cheesy corn, Korean soup, sauces, and fresh lettuce (note: the japchae is the only thing you can't ask seconds for). Definitely a good place to come if you're craving BBQ.