The hours online don't match when they open. We went right when they were supposed to open, but they were still setting up and told us to come back after about 45 minutes. The place is very small, hole-in-the-world and people were mainly just getting takeout. They had some high chairs along one wall so we sat and ate there. They only accept cash or e-transfer but when we told them we were from the US and had no cash, they accepted our card payment. The lady was so nice and helpful. I had wanted jjolmyeon but they didn't have it so we got two Kimbap and some fish cake soup. Everything was so delicious and the soup really warmed us up on this February morning. Will definitely come back whenever we visit Toronto! read more

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What a great small gem that provides lots of Korean small snacks/ meals that you don't have to worry about breaking the bank. Ajuma's service is always nice and she never stop smiling. Food tastes just like Korean little "Bunsik( family run, Inexpensive where street food dishes are served)" read more

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Was feeling hungry so decided to come in and try a shrimp kimbap for $10. It's a small space and two people are rolling them out continuously. The rolls are tightly packed with a very thin layer of rice to maximize content. I thought it could use a bit more seasoning or pickled tangy flavour but I still enjoyed it after using some extra soy sauce and sriracha provided. There are 4 bar stool seats inside as well. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

The Manna - Shrimp Kimbap - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A small place but mostly for takeout here - there is seating for about 5 people. I was in the area and looking for a place to grab some food - I'm so glad I remembered to check out this place. The menu is fairly small but many good choices to pick from. I ordered the bulgogi kimbap (6.50$) and kimchi fried rice (9.99$). The food is made to order so don't expect the food to be ready super quick but it's made in a timely manner. The lady who works here is lovely and very friendly. She made the short experience very pleasant and even wished me a Happy New Year (I visited on Dec 30th). After trekking my way home - I tried the food and both tasted really good. Portion of the kimchi fried rice was good for the pricing and packaged in aluminum to keep it warm which is a plus. The kimbap is made with fresh rice so it's very fresh in comparison to ones I've had from H Mart and Galleria but it was tasty. I would definitely come back to try the other options on the menu. read more

The Manna - Kimchi fried rice and bulgogi kimbap - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The Manna-oh-nanana Half of my heart is in The Manna-oh-nanana (sing to Havana by Camila Cabello) I'm funny right?! This super cute, independent woman-owned korean restaurant has all the essential korean main dishes you need in your life! I got the kimchi fried rice and bibimbap to go which were both just perfect to satisfy my hunger while still being relatively cheap. Most dishes are $3-4 cheaper than your typical korean restaurant's and it's without tax. One downside is there aren't many side dishes but she does give you miso soup everytime! read more

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Ordered the tuna kimbap for $8. The lady made it right away, quickly. Tasted great, big portion of tuna slathered on top. Definitely a nice go to for quick takeout. read more

The Manna - Tuna kimbap - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Stumbled upon this place when my family was on Toronto vacation. If you had to define "hole-in-a-wall," this place would represent. The whole place is set up with one row of people to sit along the bar under the wall of mirror, and just enough space for one person to squeeze behind the row of people sitting down towards the counter. There were, I think, 5 seats at the bar. When my family of three walked in, there were nobody, and the described setup completely threw us off, I have to admit. Menus are simple enough, and all written on the wall so you just have to make you choice. This place is set up -- from the layout to the menu choices -- like what's called a "boonshik" (snack) joint. Not meant for a sit-down dining experience, but traditionally more for young students to stop by and have a quick snack meal. Hence kimbap (Korean version of seaweed rolls), ddukbokki (spicy rice cake), oden (fish cake & soup), ddukgook (rice cake soup) etc... We shared all of the above. Could it have been the surprising first impression of the place, leading to absolute low expectations? Could it have been the cold whether we were in that numbed our senses? They *all* tasted like exactly what they were supposed to taste like. I know it's a weird statement to make, I know. I'm sure some of you will be wondering why this is such a big deal, and might even sound stupid for me to state. But the truth is, it is not easy to find a restaurant that can pull off the true grit of all aforementioned food. The owner knew exactly what she was doing when she prepped all of those staple traditional Korean snack-meals. Dare I say it was one of the best anyone has ever come to mimicking the comfort level of Korea's street-level vendors in all of the places I've tried in North America. What you have to understand is that these dishes are meant to be street-level snacks. They're supposed to be your street taco, street jerk chicken, street samosa, street pierogi, festival okonomiyaki, street poutine.. you get the point. They don't require crazy quality or quantity ingredients to cook up. But what they can and *should* have, is a very distinct taste that can only come from knowing how they were originally prepped back-in-the-days. And these days, I definitely fall under the category of someone who should know what they're supposed to taste like. (a.k.a. old enough to know the street food of Korea) A nice young man came to sit down and eat next to us halfway through our meal. He overheard my conversation with the owner about how her food tasted legit, apologized first for eavesdropping, then proceeded to tell us he's originally from the area, now visiting from NYC and this is one of his go-to spots. The owner was very modest about it, but this young man also confirmed it's hard to find this level of Korean comfort in the big Apple either. I generally save my Yelp reviews for at least the second visit. That's why I only have 4 stars here. I look forward to re-visiting the second time and confirming consistency so I can bump my rating up to 5. read more

The Manna is more of a 3.5 star restaurant for me, but its tuna kimbap is bomb! Therefore, it needs a 4! Small in capacity size and highly inconspicuous, The Manna is truly a ''hidden'' gem. If you're a commuter, it's right beside Christie Station. You can probably fit up to 6 people in here. As the seating is bar style, I don't really advise using this place as your first choice for an intimate discussion though. The prices have gone up over the years, unfortunately. Despite not being able to call them cheap eats any more, I can at least say the meals are still at a fair price. The kimbap options are the cheapest items with them being priced at about 4-5 dollars. The pieces are large in size and the portion is perfect for a light eater. The tuna version spills over with a delicious tuna-mayo spread, so it's a must-try item in my belief! In addition, you can also order the regular home-style fare from kimchi fried price to oden to ddukbokki and more. However, other than the kimbap and the bean/nut soups (or jook), which are rare in the GTA, nothing really stands out. Just grab a jook and kimbap to snag good quality for the price and portion size. read more

The Manna - Kimbap, ddukbokki, Oden - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First meal in Toronto. So many freakin' choices on Bloor Street West, it's unreal. I walked all the way down to Koreatown and could not for the life of me figure out which Korean place to eat at. I finally pulled the trigger and opted to try The Manna as it reminded me of the small mom and pop restaurants back in South Korea. I was the first visitor of the day as one of the workers was sitting in the middle of the floor but moved right away once I stepped inside. Outside menu to entice you inside. No one else was there so I quickly perused the menu (all hanging on the walls with pictures to boot). Surprised it was empty given that it was Friday lunchtime. The place is tiny with only a handful of seats to eat at the counter. They pack everything up takeout style so I ended up heading over to nearby Christie Pits Park for a mini picnic. - Soup - pretty standard side soup but I liked how it retained it's hotness while I sat outside. - Tuna kimbap ($4.50) - you get 10 pieces of kimbap which is a killer deal. Fresh, filling, they hit the spot. Would have been nice to have ordered half tuna and half beef to change things up a bit. - Chicken bibimbap ($8.50) - fried egg, carrots, yellow pickled radish, spinach, cucumber, bean sprouts, radish and a few other things. They served the gochujang in a separate container so you can adjust to the amount of heat level you like. I wasn't a big fan of the fried egg but I guess it's hard to do a raw egg when it's takeout. Overall, decent bibimbap. No fuss, hole in the wall Korean joint. read more

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It's a tiny little place near the corner of Bloor & Christie, but what a gem! I've been looking so long for the "chamchi mayo kimbap" that I loved in Korea & this lady makes it perfectly! Both times I've come, she's prepping everything by herself in her little kitchen. It's so sweet! There is a counter along one wall with some stools if you want to eat in as well. I always want to come try some of her other dishes but can't resist the tuna kimbap I love so much! read more

The Manna - Tuna kimbap - $6.50 - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Absolute gem. I luv this place.. so fresh n mama behind the counter is so accommodating.. cheap but sooo good! Been going here for years, never disappointed read more

The Manna - Beef bulgogi wraps my fav!! - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Found out about this place from a friend and I'm glad I did! Nothing feels better than buying some cheap tteokbokki takeout on the way home and supporting the super nice lady who works there! I don't speak Korean, but she was still really friendly and welcoming. The inside is pretty much the size of a walk-in closet, but don't let that scare you away. It's nicely decorated and has a long bar table for you to sit and scarf down your delicious food. Definitely come here if you want cheap, affordable, but delicious Korean food~ read more

The Manna - $6.50 for spicy korean rice cakes - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had not been there in a couple of years, and was so pleased to go there again. They have increased their menu options. The nackzi bokkum with rice (nackzi dup bap) was absolutely gorgeous. Luscious gochuchang, nice deep flavour and generous lashings of gochu garu, garlic, green onion, onions, sesame oil -- sprinkled with black sesame seeds. The lady is an exceptional cook. I reminisced about the old days in Korea with a fellow diner - who was also enjoying this lovely establishment. It is small, cozy - but inviting and like being in someone's home! Two small panchan sides -- which were good (shredded lotus root with soya sauce and mat kimchi). Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I love this place. read more

4.5- Ordered from Ubereats, so I cannot comment on the restaurant itself, though I gather it is a small family business. I really enjoyed the rice cakes and fish ball broth. Some of the gimbap unfortunately fell apart quite a bit in the delivery process so it came somewhat mashed up. I didn't really love the cold noodles either. Otherwise, we enjoyed the meal - it was different and quite homey tasting. read more

The Manna - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went passed here once and wanted to try out this spot (today). I tried their dukbokki, a reasonable price and the lady there gave me a good portion of it as well. I expected it to be spicy but it wasn't, I didn't drink any water haha. The sauce was not as thick as if you were to go to other Korean restaurants. I would come back to try other things such as the kimbap! read more

The Manna - Dukbokki, ate it all in 1 go - Korean Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It is NOT easy to find delicious kimbap in this city. The Manna is always on point and super well priced. As of Sept 19, it was only $4 for a kimbap. They definitely focus on the quality with rice to vegetable ratio. A MUST! read more

Really good kimbap and reasonable price. I ordered a regular kimbap and a plate of doubuki(rice cake). Since I don't eat spicy food, I asked the lady if she can make it less spicy, she was very very nice, she made it with soy sauce just for me..... read more

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Hole in wall Korean;5 seats. Nice couple . All freshly made .Toronto at it's authentic off the boat finest

Best Tuna Kimbap I've ever had in my life! The sauce is super creamy and very addictive!

Fourthing what everyone has said so far -- it's a little hard to find, but worth it! I've only gotten the kimbap, but it's made to order, fresh, and one very massive roll for $3.50. Service is friendly as well. Overall, a solid to-go spot, especially for an afternoon snack or light lunch. read more

Went there for the 1st time today to pick up some kimbab for school. Was delighted to see her making them fresh right there! Got the beef and tuna kimbap. Definitely yummy and cheap. Gonna try the congee next time :) This place is small but def has the home - feel to it. Oh! Also had the toekbokki while waiting for the kimbabs (around 10mins) It was delicious and spicy.. Love it! read more

I love everything about this place! If you're looking for delicious authentic Korean food while also trying to ball on a budget, this is the place to go!!! The tuna kimbap and the kimchi fried rice are must tries. read more

If you're craving for Korean food and you are out of budget, this place is for you. Been here for nth time and their Kimbap is a must try! I definitely love it. I also love their Tteokbokki! Cheapest Korean food compare to other restaurant. read more

Good price and decent taste. Freshly made and authentic to the bone. I guess I am just not the biggest kimpbob fan.

The Manna is a gem in Toronto. I loved the atmosphere, especially as I used to live in Korea, and going to The Manna felt so nostalgic and like I was right back there. I have been looking for a place like this in Toronto, especially once that serves kimbap, and am greatful that I finally found it. The kimbap was wonderful, and was served with a side of hot soup. I will go back and try everything on the menu. I think this would be a great spot for a nice date and am already planning on taking my boyfriend there :) read more

I came here coz of the high rate on Yelp. The greatest thing here is the low price! I ordered a beef kimbap which cost me only 5$. There're not many seats in the restaurant, so take out is a good option. Definitely will come again. read more

I only ordered kimbap.. and I was really impressed with the price and the taste..The lady is really kind...

I have lived in Korea and can vouch for the authenticity of this place. The Manna always serves delicious, authentic Korean food for dirt cheap. The couple who owns this place are super nice and friendly and bring me back to Korean hospitality. Tuna kimbap and tteokkbokki rules all! read more

the food is made to order and cheap and the lady is really really nice, I love this place and I loved going here for lunch when i studdied at central tech and I still go there now !. this place has amazing rice cake soup, kimchi noodles and VEGETARIAN KIMBAP :) i hope this place never changes :) also IT'S RIGHT BY THE SUBWAY STATION :) read more